Pedestrian Circulation. The project team should consider
neighboring uses, existing pedestrian patterns, local tran-
sit, and the building's orientation to anticipate pedestrian
`desire lines' to and from the building from off site.
Designers should avoid dead ends, inconvenient routes,
and the like and consider how people moving across the
site might help to activate sitting areas, outdoor art,
programmed events, etc.
Drop-Off. If the security analysis determines it is feasible,
a vehicular drop-off area should be located on the street
nearest the main entrance and, site conditions permitting,
also near the entrance to the child care center, if the
project includes one. See GSA Child Care Center Design
Guide (PBS-P140).
Fire Apparatus Access
Fire department vehicle access shall be provided and
maintained to all new construction and alterations in
accordance with the requirements of the IFC, NFPA 241,
and NFPA 1141.
Fire Apparatus Access Roads. The local fire department
shall be consulted with regard to their specific require-
ments regarding the surface material of the access
roadway(s), minimum width of fire lane(s), minimum
turning radius for the largest fire department apparatus,
weight of largest fire department apparatus, and
minimum vertical clearance of largest fire department
apparatus.
Aerial Apparatus. Buildings or portions of buildings
exceeding 30 feet in height from the lowest point of fire
department vehicle access shall be provided with access
roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial
apparatus. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be
within the aerial access roadway. In addition, at least one
access road having a minimum unobstructed width of 26
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2.7 Site Circulation Design
Revised March 2005 PBS-P100
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