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Attachment 4 <br />responders is no more conversations about who is going to replace and <br />damaged bolts on gates. The benefit to the public is increased response <br />time. <br /> <br /> Drawing provided by Pete Hallenbeck <br /> <br />4. Pull-over Areas on One-lane Private Roads - When a house is on fire, water <br />often has to be brought in with tankers. These tankers go back and forth from a <br />water point to the house. If there is a long one lane road, tankers have to wait at <br />the end of the road until it is clear of all other vehicles. An ordinance requiring a <br />50-foot long pull-over area of at least 22 feet every 500 feet would insure that fire <br />suppression operations could occur with best efficiency. Note also that such a <br />pull-over area would be of benefit to the residents of the private road. <br /> <br />5. Private Bridges and Stream Crossings - Bridges for driveways and private roads <br />should be rated at 40,000 pounds. If they are not, then there must be a sign with <br />the rating of the bridge. An ordinance/regulation requiring this would also state <br />that if a bridge is not certified for 40,000 pounds, the fire departments are allowed <br />to use their discretion as to what apparatus can cross the bridge. Fire <br />Departments should also be able to write letters to insurance companies stating <br />that they cannot adequately protect a house. <br /> <br />124