1) Note: This building has been previously reviewed and comments have been issued to the previous design professional.  New plans have been submitted for the same building with some minor changes by a new design team.   A narrative of the changes has been provided and is included in the plan package.  Per a conversation with the new architect Sandra Troffer, we agreed that I would re issue all of the original comments that are applicable, so that she has an opportunity to respond.  There may also be some new comments that will be labeled as new. 

 Plan for a 25,519 24,373sf assisted living memory care facility.   The building will have a full NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system and a fire alarm system.  The building is a Type VA (V111) single story, reviewed using Chapter 32 of NFPA 101 section 32.3 for large facilities.  The plans are Not Approved for the following reasons:  

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Plans APPROVED.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021

                                                        
Reviewed using FFPC 6th edition effective Dec. 31, 2017.
Reviewer: PJ Webb 904 209 1744
 
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.

3) A smoke detection system is required per NFPA 101:32.3.3.4.8.1.  Ensure that your Fire Alarm design criteria (above) specifically indicates this. 

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Smoke detection provided as indicated on FA sheets.  PJW Thursday, September 10, 2020 

5) There are multiple special locking arrangements indicated within the plans and the project manual.  Our office is not going to review them as part of this permit.  You will be required to submit separately for any special locking arrangement or systems that you propose for this project.  A hold will be placed on the permit and no framing inspection will be performed until this is submitted. 

When your contractor submits, provide the following:

• A full size, clean floor plan clearly indicating all of the door locations that have alternative locking arrangements installed.  This can include but is not limited to: access controlled egress, delayed egress, electronic locking arrangements, or any door that has a keypad or a magnet installed.
• Identify which type of special locking arrangement is installed at each locations based upon NFPA 101: 7.2.1.6, and demonstrate compliance with each lock type.   
• Provide the associated product specification sheets for all components.    

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RTC acknowledged that this would be submitted separately.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021

7) Emergency lights

-I see some emergency lights indicated in the courtyards near the doors.  How will emergency lighting be provided for the designated paths of egress throughout the courtyards?  Will they be tied into an emergency generator? 

-In addition it appears that emergency lights are missing from the following locations:

-Toilet 501-Courtyards
-Tub room 512
-Corridor 520
-Warming Kitchen 517
-Lounge 518
-Toilet519
-Staff Toilet 311
-Dining 509, appears additional lights are needed. 

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In many of the areas above, lighting has been provided that is tied to the generator life safety circuit.  This addresses (1) of NFPA 101:7.9.2.3, but does not address (2) or (3).  In addition no changes have been made to the dining area or single stall restrooms.  In the single stall restrooms it may be easier to add a battery backup normal lighting fixture. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  

In conversation with the architect, this will be addressed by revision to the electrical plans.  A hold has been placed on the permit at insulation (109) for this revision.  

9) FFE Plans (Furniture, Fixtures, and equipment)

Provide FFE plans so that egress can be verified.  It is shown on a couple of the overall plans, but not on any of the partial plans so I can verify egress/aisle widths.  

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Provided on a separate full size sheet not partial plans.    Able to verify egress.   PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021 

11) NFPA 101:32.3.3.7.11.

Demonstrate that 15sf per person is provided per resident within the aggregate area of corridors, lounges, or dining areas, and other low hazard areas on each side of the smoke barriers. 

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I see the area of refuge indicated in the center but I do not see it provided on both sides of the smoke barriers. 

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Addressed on updated life safety plan AL-101.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021

13) Offices 104 and 105 appear to have glass walls/windows on a rated corridor.  Provide specifications for the rated glass. 

15) Pet Boarding room 106.  Please explain what this room is used for.  Does NFPA 150 apply?

17) Upholstered furniture

New upholstered furniture must be tested in accordance with 10.3.2.1(1) which is class 1 in accordance with NFPA 260.  Demonstrate this on the plans.  10.3.3 does not apply since the building is sprinklered.

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Information provided on G003.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021

19) 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
- fire sprinkler system
- fire underground
- Special Locking arrangements
- Fire/smoke damper inspections
- In building radio enhancement system
- Generator
- Revision for emergency lights and updated sheet M-001

21) Are backup or emergency generators proposed?  

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Per phone call with the new architect, yes.  Please indicated whether the generator is a true life safety (NFPA 110) generator or whether the generator is for other purposes besides emergency light/exit sign purposes.  Also as indicated, a separate permit will be required for the generator.  PJW Thursday, September 10, 2020 

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Per RTC generator will be a Level 1.  The generator summary sheets are on sheet E-003.  It will provide battery backup for life safety loads, area of refuge HVAC equipment and lighting, and optional standby loads.  Generator circuits are HLS, LLS, GH1, and GL1.  Note: Generator will be submitted separately.   PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021 

23) New Comment- Corridor 520. 

The life safety and electrical plans indicate that corridor 520 is part of the calculated means of egress.  It is noted that the fire rating of the corridor ends at the door that leads to corridor 520.  Corridor 520 must continue the rating of the corridors.  Indicate the rating for the walls and the associated doors.

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Corridor rating updated on sheet AL-101.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021 

25) New Comment

The warming kitchen is indicated with a pass through opening in a rated wall.  How will the rating be maintained.  Provide specifications for the method proposed and include in the door schedule if necessary. 

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Overhead door Model 640 fire rated counter door is indicated on sheet A-541.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021 

27) New Comment

There are several FS sheets that are for building 1 (ALF).  Please remove. 

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Sheets removed.  PJW Thursday, January 07, 2021