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Clearance Sheet C2003-004116*017

 Department IssuesSigned OffIntl

Plans submitted for a 9750 square foot assembly building that is showing classrooms, a multipurpose area and a snack area.  This building will be provided with fire sprinklers.  In conversation with the building department, this building will be required to be submitted as an Educational occupancy.  This is not a full review.  Please change the building summary and the drawings to meet the requirements.  I have included some items I noticed below. But again this is not a full review. 

Plans REJECTED. 

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Plan resubmitted as A-3 with 5' corridors.  This is NOT a full review.  Plan still REJECTED.  Tuesday, July 14, 2015

 		 

The Fire Sprinkler Design Criteria is OK for the building permit. Note a separate permit will be required for the fire protection systems. A HOLD has been placed on the Building Permit and NO inspection can be done past the slab until this permit is approved. ***Per FAC 61G15-32.002(6) The shop drawings once submitted are not required to be sealed by an engineer and will not be accepted as such. Please submit a unsealed sprinkler shop drawings.***

Please note: Although it appears that the change from assembly to educational will not change the Fire Sprinkler design criteria, I would recommend you verify with Mr. Curtis P.E. just to make sure.   

 		 

Here are a few items I found that you may want to take a look at prior to your resubmittal:

  • It appears that there are AC ducts penetrating corridors that would require a rating.  If so dampers would be required.
  • Please clearly indicate the rating requirements throughout the building. 
  • Door swing from the multipurpose room must swing in the direction of egress.  Make sure this does not obstruct the corridor width per NFPA 101:7.2.1.4.3. Please show.
  • Provide occupant load for the multipurpose room at both 7 factor and 15.  Per my calculations it will be over 100.  Panic hardware will be required. 
  • Please make sure the electrical plan and the life safety plan match as it relates to emergency and exit lighting. 
  • Show emergency lights on plans whether they be wall packs, recessed or ballast type.
  • Fire Alarm required for educational. 

Please note these are things that were noticed initially.  This does not constitute a complete punch list.