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Office of the Building Official
Office of the Fire Marshal
Phil Cecere
621 Sheridan St • Port Townsend WA 98368
Desk: 360.379.4461 co.jefferson.wa.us/1687
October 8, 2025
Jefferson County Hearing Examiner
1820 Jefferson St
Port Townsend WA 98368
RE: SUB2023-00025 Pleasant Harbor Master Plan Resort Preliminary Plat Hearing
In regards to proposed development, the fire flows and maximum allowed hydrant spacing
standards are adopted via the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan
(CWSP). These values were set in 1997 by the Water Utility Coordinating Committee
(WUCC) and still hold the same values to this day. They are as follows:
Residential- 750 GPM; 30 minute duration
Commercial-1000 GPM; 60 minute duration
Multi-Family residential 1000 GPM; 60 minute duration
Industrial- 1500 GPM; 60 minute duration
Please take note that these adopted standards are in excess of the minimums contained
within WAC 246-293-640.
Jefferson County typically uses mutual aid and water tenders to fight fire in a rural
jurisdiction. The Washington Survey and Ratings Bureau (WSRB) assigns “tender credits”
to aid in fire flow in rural jurisdictions. The applicant acknowledges these adopted
standards and states that supply and duration will be satisfied throughout the
development. Future structures will be subject to flow testing prior to issuance of permit
to vet the presence of the required flow.
Wildfire fighting tactics do not rely solely on fire flow as mechanical means of fuel
reduction, fire breaks and air support are typically employed and have been employed
recently in the Brinnon area. The defensible space proposed and the construction style
of proposed structures comply with ignition resistant construction standards found in
Firewise and similar Wildland-Urban Interface recommendations. These measures are
not a substitute for code required of automatic sprinkler systems, depending on
occupancy type and use.
Exhibit 72
Minimum standards of fire safety and equipment are the responsibility of the developer to
provide during construction and prior to functional hydrants. Jefferson County requires
developers to collaborate with the county and provide a detailed scope of work involved
at each phase of construction. This could include portable tanks or water trucks as well
as pumps or other equipment depending on the activity and or construction details.
Phil Cecere, Jefferson County Fire Marshal, Building Official
Mission Statement
To preserve and enhance the quality of life in Jefferson County by promoting a vibrant
economy, sound communities and a healthy environment.
Exhibit 72