Apartment Project Challenges Fire Code

A major housing development of 198 apartments is poised to break ground on Columbia Road in Southeast Boise — a tricky spot with fire code hurdles and traffic concerns. The land, flanked by neighborhoods and near Micron’s facilities, faces a key obstacle: Boise’s fire code limits new builds to 60 homes without a second access road — but there are already over 100 homes nearby. Micron and Simplot, who own nearby land, want more traffic routed through the area, yet haven’t had to build new roads despite years of pressure. The developers plan to sidestep the road requirement by installing fire sprinklers, which could meet code for buildings between 100-200 units. Still, the project must officially enter city limits and pass design review — and the city may still impose additional conditions. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8a81d0c835c6141d