Fire Apparatus Access Roads
Columbus City Codes § 2505.03
in effect2505.03 - Fire Apparatus Access Roads
2505.03.1 Apparatus access roads. This chapter of the Columbus Fire Prevention Code shall include in its entirety, and as changed from time to time, the Ohio Fire Code Appendix D, Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
2505.03.2 Required access for fire apparatus. All premises which the division of fire may be called upon to protect in case of fire and which are not readily accessible from public roads shall be provided with suitable gates, access roads, and fire lanes so that all buildings on the premises are accessible to fire apparatus.
2505.03.2.1 Determination. The fire code official shall determine whether or not a building is readily accessible from public roads.
2505.03.2.2 Maintenance. The designation, use, and maintenance of fire lanes or access roads on private property shall be accomplished as specified by the fire code official.
2505.03.2.3 Obstruction. It shall be unlawful for any person to park motor vehicles on, or otherwise obstruct, any fire lane or access road. The property owner is responsible to maintain fire lanes and access roads accessible at all times.
(Ord. No. 1652-2022, § 1, 10-17-2022)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25FIPRCO_CH2505FISEFE_2505.03FIAPACROFetched: 10/27/2026
