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Plans for a interior renovation for a new 3328sf restaurant. The space was previously a restaurant separated from the neighboring occupancy by an existing 2 hour fire wall. A fire sprinkler system is indicated on the plans. The space was submitted as business, but reviewed as assembly. Construction type is VB.
Reviewed using FFPC 7th edition effective Dec. 31, 2020.
Reviewer: PJ Webb 904 209 1744 pwebb@sjcfl.us
To schedule fire inspections please call 827-6842 (automated system). Questions about inspections please call 209-1740x1.
Review by the AHJ shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility for compliance with the Code.
For questions regarding comments you may reach me at either: 904 209 1744 or pwebb@sjcfl.us.
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RESUBMITTING:
A. Make necessary changes and resubmit everything in person to the permit center. You may not make handwritten alterations on signed and sealed plan pages.
B. Once at the Permit Center swap out altered pages or insert new pages in EACH plan set (Job and Office). One copy of the removed/old pages from the JOB Copy will need to be submitted and marked "OLD". Do not forget to remove pages for work not associated to this permit. All plan papers must be the same size.
C. Provide a response to comments along with any supporting documentation. Response to comments is REQUIRED not optional.
- The response to comments sheet will need to include a response to each numbered comment and tell us where in the plans the comments was addressed. EX - "Top Left of Page E1-1" or "Page E1 Note 8".
- Code responses shall reference Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Ed.
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1) The plans are designed to Business per the code summary. Per Definition this was reviewed as assembly. Update the code summary. NFPA 101:6.1.2.1
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2) Will CO2 beverage system exceed 100 pounds? If so, demonstrate compliance with NFPA 55:13.11.
NOTE:Make sure to include CO2 tank location, CO2 piping to mixing location (ex- bag/box), indicate which option will be used (ventilation vs sensor/notification) AND show compliance with chosen option of compliance. If Sensor/notification, show locations of the devices.
Note: I did see reference to a CO sensor in the outdoor bar area, but no other information.
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3) I do not see where cooking oil (new and/or used) will be stored. If inside the building, show compliance with 1:66.19.7. If outside the building, indicate tank size (in gallons) and be prepared to submit for tank permit if over 60 gallons. Permit will need to show compliance with NFPA 1 Chapter 66 (1:66.15, 1:66.21 and 1:66.22) for a combustible IIIB liquid.
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4) Doors 100 (Main Entrance) are in-swinging doors. These doors must swing out, in the direction of travel due to the occupant load. In addition because this is the required main entrance/exit, these doors must be utilized for egress. NFPA 7.2.1.4.2(1), NFPA 101:12.2.3.6.1, and 12.2.3.6.2(2).
Reverse the door swing.
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5) No door schedule or door hardware information has been provided. Provide, even for existing doors. Ensure that you provide hardware details on the plans or provide the 087100 section of the project manual. If any special locking arrangements are proposed, indicate this as well.
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6) CO detectors are required per NFPA 101:12.3.4.4.1(1). Demonstrate compliance on the plans.
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7) Does the electrical room meet the requirements for panic hardware per NFPA 101:7.4.2.2.2 and NFPA 70 as referenced?
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8) Sheet E1.0 indicates that motion sensors will be used in the areas of egress. At time of fire final be prepared to show compliance with NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2:
(1) switch controllers must be listed (2) switch controllers equipped for fail-safe operation and evaluated for this purpose (3) timers be set for a minimum 15 minute duration. (4) motion sensor be activated by any occupant movement in the area served by lighting units (5) If building has a fire alarm, activation of fire alarm must activate the switch controller (6) lighting control device may not turn off any lights realized upon for activation of photo luminescent exit signs or path markers (7) Lighting control devices may not turn off any battery equipped emergency luminaries, unit equipment or exit signs
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9) Sheet M101- Riser room with unit heater on this sheet is shown where the other plans show an electrical room. The room near dry storage 108 is also labeled riser, but I do not see any HVAC in that room to protect the riser from freezing. The plumbing sheets also show this discrepancy. Verify the riser location and make sure all plans match. Ensure that the riser is protected from freezing per NFPA 13:16.4.1.1.
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10) Add exit access exit signage in the kitchen leading to the rear door. NFPA 101:7.10.1.5.1.
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11) Add exit sign above rear gate 103A per the LS plan and NFPA 101:7.10.1.2.1.
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12) Emergency lighting is required per NFPA 101:12.2.9.1. I do not see any emergency lighting indicated on the lighting sheet. Identify emergency lighting locations and provide a photometric plan supporting their location.
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13) Occupant load
Occupant load information provided on A1.1 indicates 96 interior seats and 76 exterior seats. How was this calculated? Prove the square footage of the spaces and the occupant load factors utilized in the calculation per NFPA 101:Table 7.3.1.2. Just a reminder that the occupant load is calculated by dividing the floor area by the appropriate factor, not the number of seats. Unless the seats are fixed. Booths are measured at 18 linear inches per person.
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14) Clarify how the bar seating was calculated. I do not see a 24" factor. NFPA 101: table 7.3.1.2.
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15) Does the existing building have a fire alarm system?
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16) INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
The system(s) outlined in this set of plans is conceptual.
A HOLD has been placed at insulation inspection (109) until either: a) a permit has been pulled or b) a letter submitted from respective system contractor indicating no work to be done to the existing system:
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Kitchen Hood
- Kitchen Suppression System
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