Bushfire Hazard Assessment & Management Plan v4 - 7 Triller Court, Pomona

         Rationale:
         Steep slopes affect the free movement of trucks and hinder safe fire fighting. Severe short dips may
         limit access due to the overhang of the body from the wheels.


5.4 Turning Bays
                                                                  Turning Bays
             Performance Outcomes                                         QFES Acceptable Outcomes
          Provision is made for fire              Constructed roads more than 60m in length from the nearest
          trucks to turn at the end of            intersection must have a turning circle with a minimum radius of 8m
          dead end roads.                         (including roll-over kerbs if they are provided). Other solutions using T
                                                  or Y heads of specified dimensions are also appropriate. See figure 2 in
                                                  the “Road Planning and Design Manual” .
         Rationale:
         It is dangerous for emergency vehicles to be required to reverse along roads for excessive distances
         in urban areas. Turning is normally carried out after the incident is under control when emergency
         movement is not required. Even then, large trucks reversing in residential areas create safety concerns.
         Fire trucks occasionally need to seek an alternative route necessitating a 180 degree turn in emergency
         conditions. Using a three point turn, fire trucks require a turning circle radius of 8m to turn safely.
         Alternative designs using specified T or Y heads are also appropriate. This area needs to be clear of
         obstructions.
         Turning Examples




          Figure 7 – Vehicle Turning Provisions




Fire Hydrant Guidelines (Effective: 03/2019)                    - Public -                                                    7