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o� Lathrop - Manteca Fire Protection District 19001 Somerston Parkway , Lathrop , CA 95330 • ( 209 ) 941 - 5100 • Fax ( 209 ) 941 - 5115 • www . lmfire . oi42 • Required Construction Permit . A construction permit is required for the installation of or modification to a gate or barricade across a fire apparatus access road [2022 California Fire Code ( CFC ) , § 503 . 6 ] . An Application for Fire Permit/Plan Review with a minimum of two sets of plans are required to be submitted to Lathrop - Manteca Fire District ' s Administration Office located at 19001 Somerston Pkwy in Lathrop , CA . Review and approval is required prior to gate installation . Key Boxes & Opticom Access : Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life - saving or fire - fighting purposes , a key box is required to be installed in an approved location . The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with UL 1037 , and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official (2019 CFC § 506 . 1 ) . In addition to key box (es) , any automatic gates shall have ide necessary access for emergency apparatus . approved Opticom access ability, to prov Security Gates : The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the Fire Chief. Where security gates are installed , they shall have an approved means of emergency operation . The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times . Electric gate operators , where provided , shall be listed in accordance with UL 325 . Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed , constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200 . (2022 CFC § 503 . 6 ) . Approved alternative means of gate operation in case of power failure or motor malfunction are required . If the property is completely fenced in , an additional manual man - gate is required in an approved location to provide access to in case of power failure or motor malfunction . Gates shall be installed in an approved location , most sites will require a minimum 25 foot setback from the closest edge of the intersecting road to prevent traffic blockage and allow for proper Opticom connectivity . Final Inspection Required : Final approval is subject to field inspections . Minimum 48 hour notice required prior to any life ' safety fire inspections . Other conditions may apply at time of inspections and are subject to correction . Inspection Request Line : (209 ) 941 - 5104 . Through professionalism and compassion we will serve all, by empowering our members who embody our core values.