Fire Marshal Comments
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 MARKET BLVD. PO BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952)227 -1150
FAX: (952) 227-11 90
CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
General
Numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position
as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said
numbers shall contrast with their background. Size and location of numbers shall be
approved by one of the following - Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Building Official,
Building Inspector.
Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings where no address numbers
are posted.
Other Requirements - General
1. Numbers shall be a contrasting color from the background.
2. Numbers shall not be in script.
3. If a structure is not visible from the street, additional numbers are
required at the driveway entrance. Size and location must be
approved.
4. Numbers on mail box at driveway entrance may be a minimum of 4".
However, requirement #3 must still be met.
5. Administrative authority may require additional numbers if deemed
necessary.
Residential Requirements (2 or less dwellin2: unit)
1. Minimum height shall be 5 inches.
2. Building permits will not be finaled unless numbers are posted and
approved by the Building Department.
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Commercial Requirements
1.
Minimum height shall be 12".
2.
Multi-Tenant Buildings
a. Building address range, minimum height of 12 inches.
b. Address numbers required on all tenant doors. Minimum height of
6 inches.
3.
If address numbers are located on a directory entry sign, additional
numbers will be required on the
buildings main entrance.
4.
Signage on overhead! delivery doors will also be required.
Revisions
6/1 0/02
3/22/05
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