From: 	Benjamin Wallace
To:	Helen Donaldson
CC:	Chris Pirone;  Scott Thomes;  Timothy Hart
Date: 	10/24/2012 3:25 PM
Subject: 	Fwd: Re: clearance in porte cochere
Attachments:	Benjamin Wallace.vcf

Hi Helen,
There is a seroius concern on the part of our apparatus chief that 9'-6" is too close.  He wants 10'-0" due to the Ford F series diesel ambulance chassis no longer being available and the potential need to move to a medium duty ambulance chassis such as the Navistar.  If less than 13'-6" an approved sign will need to be installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance.
Thanks,
Ben
 
Lt. Benjamin Wallace Jr.
Fire Prevention Officer
Portland Fire Department
380 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
(207)874-8400
wallaceb@portlandmaine.gov

>>> Helen Donaldson 10/24/2012 8:43 AM >>>
Ben, 
 
You looked at the ambulance sketches for the Canal Plaza Hotel a couple of weeks ago and indicated that you wanted to know the clearance in the porte cochere.  See the email below in this regard.  Does this suffice for you, or do you need more information?
 
If you could let me know today, that would be great.  I'm trying to wrap this review up tomorrow at the latest. 
 
Nell

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Nell Donaldson
Planner, City of Portland
389 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
874-8723
hcd@portlandmaine.gov