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Plan APPROVED for renovation of existing 10,500 sqft government bldg. This is reviewed under 2007 Fl Fire Prevention Code as mixed occupancy, assembly, business and storage.
Total occupant load 401
Business 122
Assembly 277
Storage 2
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Regarding the 1932 sqft meeting room, will there be only rows of chairs or will there be tables/desks? Unsecured seating is allowed provided there is not more than 1 seat for each 15 sqft of net floor area and adequate aisles to reach exits are maintained at all times. (NFPA 101, 13.7.9.2) Occupant load is allowed to be increased if all proposed seating diagrams submitted are approved by AHJ. Please submit any other proposed seating configurations. Architect stated chairs will be ganged clipped together in groups of 3 to 7 and therefore occupant load for this room will be 276.
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6/28/2010
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Regarding the new use for an armory, it is unclear if the existing fire sprinkler system is designed to handle the type of hazard and density to contain a fire in this room. Please have your engineer address whether the sprinkler system needs improvements or not based on everything that will be stored in this room. (NFPA 13)
There will be no ammunition stored in this area.
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6/28/2010
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It is noted a new fire alarm panel will be installed. Will this alarm panel that currently covers MIS and Supervisor of Elections continue to monitor these areas? Architect stated there will be no new fire alarm panels added.
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6/28/2010
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Please provide documentation for the flame spread and rating for the acoustical wall coverings. (NFPA 101, 13.3.3) Documentation provided, wall panels and carpet meet ASTM E 84-98, Class A.
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6/28/2010
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There appear to be card readers in the means of egress. Please confirm whether these are delayed egress doors to exit. (NFPA 101, 13.2.2.2.5) Architect stated this is for entry only, not exit.
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6/28/2010
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The scope of work for this project is in the area of an existing fire sprinkler and fire alarm system. A separate fire sprinkler and fire alarm permit is required for any modification to this system. A hold is placed on the Building Permit and no inspections will be done until this Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm Permit is submitted & approved. (NFPA 1,13.1.1.1)
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6/28/2010
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