San Diego County Fire Board Appeals Agendaopens PDF file
Kirklen Fire Appeal – Applicant is requesting a modification regarding Section 507 of the 2022 California Fire Code, Fire Protection Water Supplies. Applicant is requesting the installation of a water tank in lieu of a fire hydrant. Section 507.5.1 of the CFC states hydrant distance requirement shall be not more than 600’. Under the 2023 Consolidated Fire Code for the Fire Protection Districts in San Diego County, water tanks are only permitted as determined by the fire code official if a letter from the applicable water district is provided stating that the district would not be able to provide service if the water line were extended and a hydrant installed. This letter has not been made available to the District. Therefore, the request has been denied.