Plan reviewed for Kennel B (initially reviewed under n20-1810 as part of "mega building"). Reviewed using FFPC 7th edition effective January 1, 2021.

Reviewer: 
V.Vitori 904 209 1748

 
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.

Thursday, March 4, 2021 Upon resubmittal the following was not submitted: N20-1811 4284sf Vet Building 2.

This set of plans is for c20-3599*7 staff/training building, c20-3599*2 kennel C, c20-3599*1 kennel B, c20-3599*6 food storage B2, c20-3599*5 quarantine kennel. This review is now for 3090sf construction VB fire sprinklered building. It was classified as class II type B animal housing facility in accord with NFPA 150. They have also resubmitted using 7th edition of FFPC.

Page E1.1a and E1.2 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

Page E0.2 calls for lightening protection. At this time the fire department will not review or inspect this type of system. This office requires a 3rd party inspection. 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.

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:

- wall and ceiling finish will meet Class A, B or C. 101:42.3.3.2   101:38.3.3.2.2  150:10.1.1.2

- wall and ceiling finish in exits and exit access corridors. 101:38.3.3.2.1  101:10.1.1.1

- floor finish shall meet Class I or II in exit enclosures and exit access corridors. 101:42.3.3.3.1  101:38.3.3.3.2

- 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.