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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Code summary changed to Assembly.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "Please see CO2 and sensor located in the dry storage 107 room on E3.0.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- The size of the tank was not provided. Assuming it is over 100lbs, a revision will be required to provide the information required for the alarm system. When you submit a revision, ensure that you indicate the tank location, all the piping runs, being sure to indicate whether it is run above or below the ceiling or below the slab. Also indicate whether the lines will be run in sealed conduit. In addition provide manufacturer specifications for the proposed system with installation instructions. Ensure that all sensor locations are indicated, as well as the control unit. Ensure that the control unit is installed outside of the hazard area. Also show all notification (audible visual) appliance locations and warning signage details and locations.
A hold has been placed on the permit for a revision to address this.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 PJW- Received revision this date for the extension of the patio and interior ceiling changes. Revision did not address this comment. Hold remains.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "Please location on Architectural Site Plan A0.3."
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- Used Oil Tank is indicated outside in the parking lot next to the dumpster. The size is not indicated. If it exceeds 60 gallons a permit will be required. A hold placed on the permit for a revision to address this.
If the tank does not exceed 60 gallons, contact me and the hold can be removed.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 PJW- Received revision this date for the extension of the patio and interior ceiling changes. Revision did not address this comment. Hold remains.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "Existing doors are outswing. See revised floor plan."
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- Doors have been changed on the floor plan to out swing. Will verify at final.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "See the revised sheet A5.0"
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- A5.0 provides door hardware. Door hardware was not provided for the existing doors as requested. Existing main entrance doors 100 must either have panic hardware installed if they latch (NFPA 101:12.2.2.2.3) or have a keyed lock installed with no latches meeting the requirements of NFPA 101: 12.2.2.2.4. If the keyed lock route is chosen, ensure that you meet all requirements of NFPA 101:7.2.1.5.6.2 including signage, key availability and the lock viewing window to distinguish it as locked or unlocked.
Door 100B must be provided with panic hardware due to the occupant load. HW group 1 is indicated which does not show panic. The gates show panic which is great.
A revision will be required to address the above door locking issues. A hold has been placed on the permit for this information.
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 PJW- Received revision this date for the extension of the patio and interior ceiling changes. The main entrance doors still show existing on the updated door/hardware schedule. Door 100B does show panic on the revision so that door is OK. Just need Door 100 main entrance to comply with the above. Hold remains.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "CO detectors are indicated in the fire alarm drawings."
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- CO detector shown in the kitchen on the FA plan.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "Please see updated door schedule on A5.0."
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- Door schedule provided but the electrical room door is marked existing with no hardware information. In looking at the electrical equipment, it does not appear that the equipment exceeds the 800 amps or 1000 volts requiring panic hardware.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "Please see revised E1.0."
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- I do not see any changes to sheet E1.0 regarding the occupancy sensors. Demonstrate compliance with the above at the time of final.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "EUH-1 has been relocated to the actual location of the "riser room". Reference drawing attached."
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Exit sign is shown on A1.0 and also E6.0. It is not on the original lighting plan E2.0 so ensure that it is followed through. Will verify at final.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Exit sign is shown on A1.0 and E6.0. It is not on the original lighting plan E2.0 so ensure that it is followed through. Will verify at final.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Sheet E6.0 was added showing the Emergency Light locations and photometrics.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Occupant load updated on revised code summary.
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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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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "Please see revised code summary".
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- Does not clarify 24" factor, however either way I don't see a substantial impact from the increased occupant load.
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15) Does the existing building have a fire alarm system?
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW- Per RTC, "There is no existing fire alarm"
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 PJW Reviewer Response- A new fire alarm is proposed for the space due to the addition of the FA drawings. A hold has been placed on the permit for the FA shop drawing submittal.
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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
- Fire Alarm (FA sheets provided)
- CO2 Alarm revision.
- Used oil tank revision.
- Revision for door hardware.
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