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around a fence or hedgerow, or cut away a bush, the operation will be delayed. Designers should consider the potential growth of nearby bushes or plants. Locations that are likely to be blocked should be avoided. Loading docks, by their nature, are subject to temporary storage and vehicular traffic. Another example of a poor location would be in front of a supermarket or department store where stock or carts may block the FDC at any time (Figure 5.7). This may be a good reason to devi- ate from the "street front" requirement, or to locate the FDC in a column abutting the road (Figure 2.2). Designers should always keep in mind how the building will be used, not just how a particular item will look on the construction plans (devoid of people and equipment). Designers should pay special attention to haz- ardous materials. They should locate FDCs away from fuel tanks, gas meters, or other highly flam- mable or explosive substances or processes (Figures 5.7 and 5.8). The designer should also consider the locations of entrances and exits when locating FDCs. A charged hose line is very rigid and will block an outward-swinging door, or provide a trip hazard for exiting occupants and entering firefighters (Figure 5.1). Avoid locating FDCs with their inlets pointed in FIRE S'ERVI'CE. FEATURES O'F. BU.I'LDIN:GS AND FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 4 S 161 i I • I (Fig. 5.8) This FDC is located too close to the gas service and meter. The breakaway caps make it necessary for a firefighter to swing an axe or other tool to remove these caps. This is an accident waiting to happen that could be avoided through careful design coordination. (Fig. 5.7) FDC in the cart area of a supermarket entryway. The FDC is located where merchandise or shopping carts could easily block it, or a fire in the adjacent propane storage area could restrict its use.