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Plan reviewed for build out of 3000sf in an existing construction type IIB sprinklered building. Space will be a new veterinary office. Reviewed as new business and storage using FFPC 6th edition effective Dec. 31, 2017.
Reviewer:
Victoria Vitori 904 209 1748
Anthony Gedris 904-209-1741
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.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Now showing that this will also comply with NFPA 150 but not sure which category and class of animals since it appears incorrect edition used. More comments may arise depending on category and class of animal.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Held plan til 11 19 19 in an attempt to prevent another rejection with resub going into que. There was much back an forth between Gary Roberts, Gary Johnson, Gina and Stu Alderman.
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11/25/2019
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RESUBMITTING: Please make necessary changes and resubmit the complete permit application package. We do not accept responses to comments/ plans/ specifications through email. Contact Building department for resubmittals.
To help speed the review process you should include a written comment response summary to clarify or illustrate corrections on plans (bubbling, highlighting or notations are best). Please use the Florida Fire Prevention Code 6th Ed for all code reference in a response to comments. The fire plans examiner does not use the Florida Building Code. You are required to remove old pages and reinsert the new pages.
The numbered items require a response or plans to be updated to complete the review.
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11/25/2019
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1) Code summary does not show Florida Fire Prevention Code 6th edition. FAC 69a-3.012
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 A0.1 updated.
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11/12/2019
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2) Code summary shows building was designed as business only. Plans show "boarding". If animals are being sheltered then this is a storage occupancy also.
1:6.1.13.1 or 101:6.1.13.1 Storage Occupancy - An occupancy used primarily for the storage or sheltering of goods, merchandise, products, vehicles, or animals.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Response to comments indicates "The Occupancy Calculation has been updated to include Storage. See 2/A0.1".
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3) Also unable to begin the review using NFPA 150. I do not see anything that illustrates the animal housing facility's class and catergory. 150:ch6
How many animals max would be stored? Also clarify if the animals are staying overnight. If so, what is the lowest staff count that would be working at anytime through the night? Where would evacuated animals be moved to? 150:A.6.3.1.1(3)
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Response to comments indicates " NFPA Chapter 150 Occupancy Classification has been added to Project Data on Sheet A0.1." Response also included 20 maximum animals, animals will stay over night, zero staff over night. Page A0.1 shows that the category and class of animals is both 1/A and 6/A.
The state of Florida has adopted the 2013 edition of NFPA 150 through Florida Administrative Code 69a-3.012. The 2013 edition only goes up to a category 3 animal. Update in accord with appropriate standard so review can continue. Make sure not to over look category and class requirements.
Monday, November 25, 2019 Response to comments indicates "Class 1 Category B".
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4) Unsure of wall rating separating this suite to is adjoining neighbor. Illustrate separation that meets 101:6.1.14.4.1 and identify occupancy class of neighboring suite.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Response to comments "The tenant next door (hair salon) is the same occupancy as the subject tenant. See revised site plan, A0.1. Both are business occupancy; therefore, no separation is required. The landlord has requirements for sound separation. Also, the building is 100% sprinklered."
According to 101:6.1.14.4.1 separation between a storage and business occupancy require a 1 hour separation with a sprinkler system.
Monday, November 25, 2019 Response to comments indicates "See Sheet A0.2. Wall Partition C CEMISING WALL has been updated to show UL U419 1 hr rated partition."
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5) Looking at page A4.1. Door hardware for all doors read "none". Provide a list of door hardware so compliance with 101:38.2.2.2 can be checked.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Response to comments indicates "Hardware for doors has been provided as well as note regarding exiting exit doors see sheet A4.1".
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11/13/2019
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Several interior places look as if they are going to need directional indicators. A direction indicator showing the direction of travel, shall be placed in every location where the direction of travel to reach the nearest exit is not apparent. Make sure they are installed at time of final. 101:7.10.2.1
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9/26/2019
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Page E2 indicates that motion sensors will be used in throughout means of egress areas. Show fire inspector that the motion sensors will meet NFPA 101 7.8.1.2.2:
(1) In new installations, the lighting control device is listed.
(2) The lighting control device is equipped to automatically energize the controlled lights upon loss of normal power and is evaluated for this purpose.
(3) Illumination timers are provided and are set for a minimum 15-minute duration.
(4) The lighting control device is activated by any occupant movement in the area served by the lighting units.
(5) In new installations, the lighting control device is activated by activation of the building fire alarm system, if provided.
(6) The lighting control device does not turn off any lights relied upon for activation of photoluminescent exit signs or path markers.
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9/26/2019
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
The system(s) outlined in this set of plans is conceptual.
A HOLD has been placed at framing (105) 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 alarm system required by this space from NFPA 150
- fire sprinkler system
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9/26/2019
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6) An ENGINEERED sealed Design Criteria for a fire sprinkler system exceeding the relocation/addition 49 heads is required to be submitted with the general construction documents. We are unable to approve the plan until this information is provided. (FAC 61G15-32.002(5)) (The signed and sealed design criteria is the general guidelines with design and scope of the sprinkler system. It is not a full set of shop drawing.) THIS IS WHAT IS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 61G15-32.004, (A-M) as of June 19th, 2015, Design of Water Based Fire Protection Systems.
If 49 heads wont be added and/or affected then provide documentation from the sprinkler contractor indicating such.
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Response to comments indicates "See MEP response letter attached." Unable to locate an attached letter addressing sprinkler design criteria.
1702 Left message with Stuart Alderman that wrote response to comments to ask if he has a copy of the letter that would address this.
Monday, November 25, 2019 Received copy of email thread that included an email from Robert Skinner with Wiginton Fire Systems indicating that this space will not require the alteration of 49 heads.
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11/25/2019
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New comment added 11 13 19 based on limited information provided from response to comment 3 that now indicates this occupancy will need to comply with NFPA 150:11.3.1, 150:12.3.1 or 150:13.3.1.
7) An ENGINEERED signed and sealed Design Criteria for the fire alarm system over $5000.00 is required to be submitted with the general construction documents. FBC 105.3.1.2 We are unable to approve the plan until this information is provided. (The Design Criteria is not a full set of shop drawings.) THIS IS WHAT IS REQUIRED BY FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 61G15-32.008,(A-O) Design of Fire Alarms and Detection Systems.
Monday, November 25, 2019 Response to comments indicates "Animal Housing portion = 420SF of project. Per 11.3.1.1.1, this is below 3000sf threshold, therefore local fire alarm system is not required. See Revised Cover Sheet for note".
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11/25/2019
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New comment added 11 13 19 based on limited information provided from response to comment 3 that now indicates this occupancy will need to comply with NFPA 150:11.3.4, 150:12.3.4 or 150:13.3.4.
8) Unable to locate reference where lightening protection will be provided that meets NFPA 150:11.3.4.
Monday, November 25, 2019 Response to comments indicates "Note regarding Lighting protection has been added. See Revised Cover Sheet for note."
At this time the fire department does not review or inspect this type of system. This office requires a 3rd party inspection. Please remember installation is required to meet NFPA 780 and UL 96A. Documentation showing that building is in compliance with NFPA 780 and Ul96A. This documentation is required to be provided to the fire inspector at the time of final.
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11/25/2019
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New comment added 11 13 19 based on limited information provided from response to comment 3 that now indicates this occupancy will need to comply with NFPA 150.
9) Confirm that fuel burning appliances and equipment will not be used OR show carbon monoxide detection in accord with 150:11.3.2.
Monday, November 25, 2019 Response to comments indicates "No Fuel Burning appliances or equipment will be used in this project. Therefore, carbon monoxide detection is not required. See Revised Cover Sheet for note".
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