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Fire Apparatus Turn-Around Specifications
The Fire Department has adopted California Fire Code Appendix D – Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
Fire Department access design is based upon LPFD Fire Apparatus capabilities. The required turning radii for the trucks are:
- Inside: 45 feet
- Outside: 55 feet
Truck specifications are:
| Category | Specifications |
|
Length |
41'-6” |
|
Width |
9’-6” |
|
Lock to Lock time |
6.0 seconds |
|
Steering Angle |
38 degrees |
|
Wheel Base |
248” from front axle to centerline of rear axles |
|
Bucket Overhang |
6’-6” from front bumper |
|
Centerline of rear axles to back bumper |
13’-4” |
|
Weight |
69,000 lbs. |
Buildings over 30-feet tall require truck aerial ladder access locations. These emergency vehicle access locations must be a minimum of 26 feet wide. Their locations will be determined on a case-by-case basis during the planning process.
Diagrams of acceptable turnarounds are shown below. Other designs will be considered on a case-by-case basis.