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b . A diagram showing proposed " Fire Lane " shall be submitted for approval to the Office of the Fire Marshal . Fire Lanes shall be marked in accordance with California Fire Code ( Appendix D103 . 6 Signs ) . c . Provide an all -weather access driving surface ( aggregate base ) throughout all active approved construction sites . 3 . Fire Hydrants / FDC ' s / PIV 's : Plans and specifications for fire hydrant , post indicator valves and fire department connections systems shall be submitted for review and approved prior to construction . a . Fire hydrants shall be installed on a minimum 8 - inch looped water main . b . Fire hydrants shall be installed around all buildings at a maximum spacing of 300 feet in accordance with the California Fire Code . Corners should be utilized for hydrant locations when possible . c . Hydrants subject to vehicular damage shall be protected in an approved manner and not be obstructed by vehicles or other obstructions . d . Provide 15 feet of clearance on either side of the fire hydrant from stopped or parked vehicles . e . Additional fire hydrants may be required to meet the minimum spacing requirements of hydrants within 8 feet of Fire Department Connections ( FDC ) , Post Indicator Valve ( PIV ) for fire sprinkler systems . f . The on - site fire protection system ( fire hydrants and associated water mains ) shall be installed prior to the issuance of building permits . g . All Post Indicator Valves ( PIV ) and Fire Department Connections ( FDC ) must be within 8 feet of the fire hydrant in a cluster formation . h . All Fire Department Connections ( FDC ) must be clearly labeled as to which building it is supplying . i . All Fire Department Connections must face the drive lane . j . Total fire flow ( appendix B of CFC ) shall be calculated and submitted as part of the permit submittal . k . All truck terminal /storage facilities must have a minimum 20 , 000 gallon above ground water storage tank . Tank must be labeled " Fire Dept Use Only " and well as number of gallons . L . All tanks must be supplied with an automatic refill that meets the system demand for the design duration . m . Water storage tanks must have a valve with 2 . 5 " NH male threads protected by a cap . n . A vent pipe is required and must be 1 . 5 times larger than the discharge . o . All tanks must be equipped with an overflow, located at the top capacity line or high - water line .