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. J, (Fig. 2.8) Manual gates cause inherent delays because personnel must dismount to unlock them or cut through chains. However, they can also help keep the fire access lane clear by preventing vehicle parking. Gates, Barricades and Security Measures Security concerns may impact fire service access. Gates (manual, electric, or radio controlled), bol- lards, pop-up barricades, and other perimeter controls can delay fire service operations. On the other hand, these access control measures can assist in keeping vehicular traffic away from fire lanes (Figures 2.8 through 2.10). During the design phase of a project, careful coordination between those responsible for security and fire protection can help resolve both concerns. In addition, proper gate size, location, and swing can facilitate fire''serv- ice access. Wooden bollards are designed with cuts near their bases to allow access when apparatus bump them and break them. However, this results in delays while they are broken and cleared from the path of the apparatus, and may also cause damage. Speed Control Measures Speed bumps or humps can impact fire apparatus access. Due to their suspension, these vehicles must come to a nearly complete stop to pass over these bumps, delaying arrival to a fire scene. Some special speed bump designs allow for fire apparatus to straddle bumps, while passenger vehicles cannot do so. Dips should also be avoided so that long wheel-base vehicles do not hit bot- tom and damage undercarriage components and overhanging equipment. Marking Fire lane signage is important, both for the public and enforcement officials (Figure 2.8). Examples include signs, curb painting, or curb stenciling. A jurisdiction's requirements must be followed exact- ly to ensure that no-parking provisions are legally enforceable. Speed bumps should be conspicuous- ly painted, and signs indicating their location should be posted in climates subject to accumulation of snow and ice. Load limits should be posted con- spicuously on both ends of bridges or elevated sur- faces. I I VIRE_ S;ERVI'CE FEA'TUWES of BU1=L.DrNGS AND FIRE PROTEC.TIONM SYSTEMS Is 131 (Fig. 2.9) The delays caused by electronic gates can be minimized by providing the fire department with access, cards or remote access controls. (Fig. 2.10) Pop-up barricades such as these are appear- ing more frequently due to security concerns. Unless security forces are constantly present to operate them, however, the fire department should be provided with a means to do so.