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51.5 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117 -1600 (651) 766 -4029 / FAX: (651) 766 -4048 www.ci.little-canacla.mn.us December 4, 2013 To: City of Little Canada Planning Commission From: Jim Lee, Fire Marshal Re: 3213 Country Dr Pallet Services Pallet Service Corporation has requested a PUD Permit to increase the amount of storage at this property. MAYOR Bill Blesener COUNCIL Rick Montour John Keis Michael McGraw Shelly Boss ADMINISTRATOR Joel R. Hanson Pallet Service Corporation must be in compliance with the Minnesota State Fire Code. The follow Minnesota State Fire Codes are regarding lumber yards and wood working facilities and fire access roads. Minnesota State Fire Code 1903.5.3 Smoking. Where smoking constitutes a fire hazard, the fire code official is authorized to order the owner or occupant to post approved "No Smoking" signs complying with Section 310. The fire code official is authorized to designate specific locations where smoking is allowed. MSFC 1903.6 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for buildings and facilities in accordance with Section 503. MSFC 1908.4 Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by approved fire apparatus access roads. MSFC 1909.5 Fire protection. An approved hydrant and hose system or portable fire - extinguishing equipment suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for open storage yards. Hydrant and hose systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 24. Portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906 shall be located so that the travel distance to the nearest unit does not exceed 75 feet (22 860 mm). MSFC 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm).