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Plan reviewed for a shell build out of a 2,358 FT2 units 5 & 6, type IIB construction, sprinkled, fire alarm, and lightning protection. Class 1 facility with sub classes 2 and 3 areas. Category "B" animals.
Reviewed using FFPC 7th edition effective Dec. 31, 2020. NFPA 1 and 101 references are Florida Editions of the code in the FFPC.
Reviewer: D. Feagle 904-209-1721
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.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Review of 2nd submittal
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RESUBMITTING: Please make necessary changes and resubmit the complete permit application package. Response to comments / plans / specifications should be submitted to the Permit Center as a resubmission for the original project unless other arrangements are made with the Fire Plan Reviewer or the Fire Plan Review Supervisor.
To help speed the review process you should include a written response to comments summary to clarify and/or illustrate corrections on plans (bubbling, highlighting, or notations are best). Please use the Florida Fire Prevention Code 7th Ed. for all code reference in a response to comments. 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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1) This facility is classified as an Animal Housing Facility and is to comply with NFPA 150 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code 7th Ed. NFPA 1:35.1. NFPA 150:3.3.4
Provide a complete code analysis for this project. NFPA 1: 1.7.12
Please illustrate occupancy type and compliance with the adopted edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and NFPA 150 2016 edition.
Below are some of the code requirements that need to be answered in order to conduct a thorough review.
Additional comments may arise based on the response to these comments and the architects code analysis.
NOTE: Plans may provide parallel code analysis’s of the Florida Fire Prevention Code and the Building Code which may differ.
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2) Occupant notification of a fire by means of a Fire alarm system required and shall meet 150:9.3. 150:4.2.4
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: Fire Alarm to be permit separately by sub-contractor.
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3) Provide the sub-classifications of this facility according to the 150:6.2.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: Sub classification 1, 2 and 3 added to floor plan on sheet A0.1.
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4) Provide the Categorizations of animal according to 150:6.3.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: Animals are category B. Please see letter from owner stating the types of animals treated at Urgent Vet statement on A0.1
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5) Provide 1 hour rated separation of room 115 (janitorial, laundry, storage, etc.) from the remainder of the facility. 150:7.6.2
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6) Provide a secondary means of egress for hallway (corridor) 116. 150:8.1.2.1.1
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7) Provide the minimum width requirement for egress width of doors as required by 150:8.1.2.2.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: Per letter from owner stating largest animal Urgent Vet would see minimum width requirements have been met. Dimensions added to doors to show width on A0.1.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: NOTE: Per Jim Dobies, DVM letter dated 06/02/2021 (email) minimum egress door width to be 11 inches.
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8) Portable fire extinguishers are to be spaced so no more than 50 feet of travel is required to reach any fire extinguisher.
The fire extinguisher located room 109 on the LSP has a travel distance more than 50 feet. Show on plans compliance with 150:9.4 Also, show the extinguisher locations on the floor plan page.
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9) Lightning protection is required for this facility. 150:11.3.4, 12.3.4, 13.3.4
NFPA 150 indicates lightening protection for this type of occupancy. At this time the fire department will 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. The installing contractor will be required to provide certification to the fire inspector at the time of fire final indicating compliance with NFPA 780 and UL96A was met.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: Per NFPA 150 section 11.3.4, 12.3.4, 13.3.4 "Lightning protection shall be required by local code, lighting protection shall be in accordance with NFPA 780." Local code FBC Chapter 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use does not include veterinary outpatient clinics in the occupancies required to have lighting protection.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: I discussed the lightning protection requirement with the building plans reviewer (FBC AHJ) regarding any FBC requirement of lighting protection for veterinary outpatient clinics. His response is yes if they meet the following:
2020 FBC Building section 449.3.15
449.3.15 Lightning protection.
449.3.15.1: A lightning protection system shall be provided for all new buildings and additions in accordance with NFPA 780, Installation of Lightning Protection Systems.
449.3.15.2: Where additions are constructed to existing buildings, the existing building’s lightning protection system, if connected to the new lightning protection system, shall be inspected and brought into compliance with current standards.
449.3.15.3: A lightning protection system shall be installed on all buildings in which outpatient surgical procedures, cardiac cauterization procedures, or pain management procedures that utilize I.V. drip sedation are provided.
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 1611 hrs. DF: Spoke with Chris Cuthbertson with EMPAD Architecture and Design via phone regarding the Lightning Protection and the building plans reviewers comment above. Mr. Cuthbertson is working on contacting the owner and the building plan reviewer regarding this requirement. In order to move the plan set to permitting as this is the only open comment left Mr. Cuthbertson has agreed to place a 109 Insulation Hold for a revision to plans for the lightning protection comment/update.
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10) Duct smoke detectors in addition to 90A:6.4.3 are required to be connected to the fire alarm system. 90A:6.4.4.2
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11) What are the occupancy classifications on either side of this unit? Provide classification in accordance with NFPA 101 chapter 6 on either side of this unit?
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: Adjacent tenants on both sides are Class "B". See sheet A1.1 where it has been noted on plans.
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12) This facility utilizes CAT5 lighting systems. Demonstrate on the plans how the emergency lighting will comply with 101:7.9.2.3 (1), (2), and (3).
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Customer Response: See sheet E1.0 for added note. This note explains that the emergency and exit signs are not on connected to the CAT 5 switching and references 101:7.9.2.3(1),(2), and (3).
Tuesday, June 29, 2021 DF: Note on page E1.0 notes the EL's will be connected to the un-switched room lighting circuit and shall comply with 101:7.9.2.3(1), (2), and (3).
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
At the time of fire final be prepared to provide a copy of the manufacturer specification sheets to the fire inspector showing that each interior finish will meet:
- Exit and Exit Access Corridors Wall and ceiling finish will meet Class A or B in accordance with ASTM 84. 150:1.1.1
- Interior Wall and ceiling finish will meet Class A or B in accordance with ASTM E84. 150:1.1.2
- Floor finish shall meet either: a) ASTM D 2859 for carpet and carpet like materials or b) has a minimum critical radiant flux of .1 W/cm2 for non-carpet flooring. 101:38.3.3.3.3.
If there are multiple finishes, label each spec sheet identifying each product, its location AND highlight the area showing illustrating it meets the applicable Code requirement.
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
A fire department access box is required due to fire protection in the building. The brand approved by our department is fail safe. It will need to be mounted at building entrance. Use the link below to order the box off of their website. It is imperative to fill in all the sections with the correct information to ensure your access box is keyed properly. The required box for this jurisdiction is the "LBI FAIL- SAFE- LOCK BOX WITH TAMPER SWITCH". This is usually the first box listed and is approx.
Remember when the form references the fire “department/ issuing agency” and “authorized signature” you must indicate "St. Johns County Fire Rescue".
Please contact St Johns County Fire Rescue Secretary Dawn Lyons at 904-209-1712 for the correct order form.
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
Each new Fire Wall, Fire Barrier, Fire Partition, Smoke Barrier, Smoke Partition, or any other new wall required to have protected openings shall be permanently identified with signs or stenciling above any decorative ceiling and in concealed spaces with the wording, "FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIER - PROTECT ALL OPENINGS", or similar language. Such signs or stenciling shall be 4 inch high letters, 1/2 inch stroke, and not more than 15 feet on center. NFPA 101 8.3.2.4
If wall is fire rated, also add sign that indicates rating in hours.
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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 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 alarm system
- Fire sprinkler system
- Hold Fire Final Approval for Lightning protection 3rd party inspection report
- Hold 105 Insulation Inspection for revision to plans for Lightning Protection Comment.
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13) Provide manufacturers specification sheets, manuals, etc on the emergency lighting and the lighting system.
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