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Government Center
7593 Bunnell Hill Road
Springboro, OH 45066
Warren County |
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New Building / Knox Box Information |
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The Clearcreek Fire District participates actively in the plans review and
acceptance testing process when new commercial buildings come into the district.
In cooperation with the City of Springboro and Warren County Building
Departments, the Clearcreek Fire District utilizes the provisions of the Ohio
Building Code and the Ohio Fire Code. Omission by the plan author, plans review
process, and/or the Fire Official of any detail does not eliminate the
requirement for compliance with the Ohio Building Code and Ohio Fire Code.
Please anticipate the following requirements for your building project, where
applicable:
- During construction, exits must be maintained and remain unobstructed in the
building.
- During construction, access to the site must be maintained for the passage of
emergency vehicles.
- No combustible material is allowed on-site until a permanent or temporary
water supply and hydrants are installed. Temporary water supplies and hydrants
must be approved by Clearcreek Fire District prior to installation.
- Fire department connections for sprinkler systems shall be within 75 feet of a
fire hydrant. The fire hydrant must be at least 40 feet from the building. The
location of fire department connections shall be approved by the Clearcreek Fire
District.
- A fire main and hydrant may be required to be extended onto the proposed
property. A hydrant may be required if a portion of the building is constructed
more than 400 feet from a hydrant, as measured by an approved route around the
exterior of the building. Fire hydrants and mains shall be provided and approved
where required by the fire code official.
- The Clearcreek Fire District requires the installation of a Knox Box at the
main entrance before completion of the proposed building. Please use this link
for additional details. Knox Box
- Fire lanes may be required to ensure emergency access to the property. If fire
lanes are required, fire lane signs meeting Ohio Department of Transportation
regulations shall be installed a maximum of every 75 feet. The height of the
signs shall be between seven and eight feet from the bottom of the sign to the
fire lane pavement. The signs shall be unobstructed and visible from the
direction of traffic travel.
- During construction, fire extinguishers must be present, maintained and
readily available in the building. A fire extinguisher plan showing permanent
placements must be submitted and approved by the Clearcreek Fire District.
Placement and installation must be completed prior to final inspection.
- All fire alarm systems must have a remote enunciator panel installed at the
main entrance to the building. - Building information including the occupancy
load, use group, construction type, and square footage must be posted near the
main entrance as specified by the Springboro and Warren County Building
Departments.
- The numerical address must be posted above the main entrance, or in another
approved location. In multiple occupancy buildings, the numerical address must
be placed on the front and rear door of the structure. The numbers shall meet
the requirements in the 2007 Ohio Fire Code Section 505.1, which states “New and
existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible
and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall
contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers. Numbers
shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch.”
NEW BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SPRINGBORO, SITUATED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
- Fire hydrant components installed within the City of Springboro situated
within Montgomery County shall meet the specifications of the Montgomery County
Water Department. The number and location of hydrants installed shall be
approved by the Clearcreek Fire District.
- Fire department connections installed in the City of Springboro situated
within Montgomery County must have a 4” Stortz connection with a 30 degree
downturn and include a cap attached by cable or chain. Fire department
connections should be visible from the road and unobstructed at all times. If
not visible from the road, signage shall be provided as approved by the
Clearcreek Fire District.
NEW BUILDINGS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SPRINGBORO, SITUATED IN WARREN COUNTY
- Fire hydrant components installed in the City of Springboro situated within
Warren County shall meet the specifications of the City of Springboro Water
Department. The number and location of hydrants installed shall be approved by
the Clearcreek Fire District.
- Fire department connections installed in the City of Springboro situated
within Warren County must have a 5” Stortz connection with a 30 degree downturn
and include a cap attached by cable or chain. Fire department connections should
be visible from the road and unobstructed at all times. If not visible from the
road, signage shall be provided as approved by the Clearcreek Fire District.
- In the City of Springboro, all tests and inspections shall be scheduled
through the Springboro Building Department by calling (937) 748-9791. The
building department will coordinate the activity with the fire department, and a
fire department representative may witness the tests.
NEW BUILDINGS LOCATED IN CLEARCREEK TOWNSHIP, SITUATED IN WARREN COUNTY
- Fire hydrant components installed in Clearcreek Township situated within
Warren County shall meet the specifications of the Warren County Water
Department. The number and location of hydrants installed shall be approved by
the Clearcreek Fire District.
- Fire department connections installed in Clearcreek Township situated within
Warren County must have a 5” Stortz connection with a 30 degree downturn and
include a cap attached by cable or chain. Fire department connections should be
visible from the road and unobstructed at all times. If not visible from the
road, signage shall be provided as approved by the Clearcreek Fire District.
- In Clearcreek Township, all tests and inspections shall be scheduled through
the Warren County Building Department by calling (513) 420-4290. The contractor
will also need to contact the Clearcreek Fire District with the proposed date
and time by calling (937) 748-2766.
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If you have any questions about this checklist or the inspection process, please
contact:
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Fire and Life Safety Services
Clearcreek Fire District
925 South Main Street
Springboro, Ohio 45066
Voice: (937) 748-2766 Fax: (937) 748-2566 |
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| Knox Box Information |
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The Clearcreek Fire District encourages all local businesses to consider
installation of a Knox key box, as required in all new construction. In an
emergency situation, timely access to a building can save both lives and
property. The Knox box allows the fire district to have access to the building
without property damage. For your security, access to the key box is strictly
controlled. Each time the master key is accessed by a firefighter, it must be
released and logged by the county dispatch center.
The key box is purchased by the owner of the building after completion of the
Knox Authorization/Order Form, which can be obtained by contacting the
Clearcreek Fire District at (937) 748-2766. Once obtained, the form is completed
and sent to the Knox Company with payment by the building owner. The Knox box is
then shipped open and unlocked to the owner and installed by the owner or a
contractor hired by the owner. The key box should be installed near the main
entrance of your building. Upon installation of the key box, the owner contacts
the Clearcreek Fire District for placement of master keys into the box. |
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