Single Family Residential Construction

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Thank you for building within the Middleton Rural Fire District and Star Fire Protection District.   We look forward to working with you during the construction process. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION: 

The purpose of this page is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to provide a reasonable level of safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. 

WATER SUPPLY (Fire Flow): 

If the residential structure is more than 1000 ft. from a certified hydrant, a water supply is required. 

Water Supply for Fire Suppression Fire flow square footage is determined by total occupiable space under the roof deck, including garages, bonus rooms, basements, and exterior porches/patios. (Building plans may be required for review to calculate the actual square footage). 

Dwellings over 3,600 SF are required to have an approved fire suppression water supply.  

APPARATUS ACCESS: 

Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, with an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. The drivable surface shall be capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Access roads over 150 ft. from the public roadway will require a turn-around. 

APPARATUS ACCESS WIDTHS: 

Length                                   Width Turn-around Required 

0-100 ft.                                   20                                         None required 

151-500 ft.                               20                                         Required  

501-750 ft.                               26                                         Required 

Over 750 ft.                             Special approval required 

Effective May 1, 2020, we will now be accepting electronic plans for review.  

GATES ACROSS APPARATUS ACCESS: 

If you plan on having a gate across an apparatus access, additional requirements will apply.  See Fire District Gates and Barriers in Document Download. 

HOME KNOXBOX PROGRAM:  

The Middleton and Star Fire District offer a Home Knoxbox program for single-family residential structures. Knoxbox will help first responders gain access in an emergency. For more information, contact the Fire Code Official. 

SUBMITTING APPLICATION AND PLANS FOR REVIEW: 

Download and Complete the Construction Permit Single Family Application. 

Builders, download a new application each time you submit.  Forms are updated regularly. 

Upload the following: 

1. Completed PDF Application 
2. Certified Plan Set  (Certified Plans). 
3. Site Plan (The site plan needs to include measurements of the driveway and turn-around. 

Once your review has started, an email from our Fire Code Official will be sent to the applicant.   

Please allow up to 10-15 business days to complete the review.