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Clearance Sheet C2020-003599*005

	Department Issues	Signed Off	Intl
	This review covers "Building 3" (Quarantine Kennel). Plan reviewed for 3593sf 2 story (2971sf 1st floor, 622sf 2nd floor) construction type Vb sprinklered kennel designed as storage only. Designer classified building as class 1 catergory b in accord with NFPA 150. Reviewed as new mixed use storage and business using FFPC 6th edition (including NFPA 150) effective Dec. 31, 2017. 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. NOTE: 1 pair of plans for 4 separate clearance sheets: C20-1810 22727sf kennel Building 1, C20-1811 4284sf Vet Building 2, C20-1812 3198sf Quarantine Kennel Building 3, C20-1813 948sf Food Storage building 4. Thursday, March 4, 2021 Upon resubmittal the following was not submitted: N20-1811 4284sf Vet Building. This set of plans is for c20-35997 staff/training building, c20-35992 kennel C, c20-35991 kennel B, c20-35996 food storage B2, c20-35995 quarantine kennel B4*. 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. New layout and new location.
	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.
	1)This is a preliminary review. Do not resubmit until clearance sheet obtained. NOTE: Based on fire's site review, additional comments may be provided. Monday, March 8, 2021 The approved site plan does not match the electrical /plumbing site plan or sprinkler design criteria site plan(location and footprint) for this structure. Site plans show 2553sf horizontal buildings (perpendicular and right of vet clinic) while construction plans shows this building as 3365sf and vertical (parallel and left of vet clinic). Either update the approved site plan or update the including MEP site plans. NOTE: This plan will not be reviewed until it building location, layout and plans all match. I am not even going to recheck my previous review comments as building layout and location conflicts.
	2) Since one pair of plans submitted for 4 separate clearance sheets, this comment will be signed off once all clearance sheets have all fire plan review comments addressed. C20-1810 22727sf kennel Building 1, C20-1811 4284sf Vet Building 2, C20-1812 3198sf Quarantine Kennel Building 3, C20-1813 948sf Food Storage building 4.
	3) Plan page LS0.1 shows this building as 3593sf. Comm20-13 site plan page 3 showed this building as only 2553sf. Update which ever plan is not correct.
	4) This building was design as storage occupancy only. Identify occupancy of second floor (mixed or separated business?). Update code summary to update occupancy of building. 101:6
	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.
	5) Illustrated occupant load on LS0.4 of 2nd floor is shown as 5p for 621sf. Update occupant load of second floor to comply with 101:38.1.7 (101:7.3.1.2).
	6) Do not see where food prep/feed room is fire separated. 150:7.6
	At least 1 2-A:10-B:C extinguisher shall be provided. 150:9.4.2
	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.
	Plan page LS0.4 shows a rapid entry box going on the building. Our department utilizes FAIL SAFE. The required box for this jurisdiction is the "LBI FAIL- SAFE- LOCK BOX WITH TAMPER SWITCH". Contact St Johns County Fire Rescue Secretary Dawn Lyons at 904-209-1712 for the correct order form. Several doors throughout the property have access controlled egress doors (shown on A2.4 and A8.2) AND electronically controlled egress doors (shown on LS0.4). You will need to provide all keys, codes and/or swipe cards to be placed in Fail Safe box.
	7) The following is unaddressed or missing from fire alarm design criteria (E2.4, E5.2, E5.3, E5.4 EOR Thomas Elder) as required by 61G15-32.008: a) general occupancy for this building b) does not address connections to related systems (at minimum: access control doors, motion sensors, audible and visual exterior alarm 150:9.3.2) e) matrix does not address access control doors, motion sensors
	8) The following is unaddressed or missing from sprinkler design criteria (FP1.1 Thomas Elder) as required by 61G15-32.004: d) temperature ratings not called out g) EOR indicates property may use 1 of 4 options allowed in 13:8.16.1.1.2 to monitor backflow. It is required to be electronically monitored by 101:42.2.4.1, 101:38.2.5.2.1 , and 101:38.2.5.3.1. h) EOR identifies MIC as an issue but does not address corrective measures other than monitor the issue. What action needs to be taken to address the MIC? i) what is max allowable pressure drop? m) provide owners certificate
	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 (tie in of: backflow supervision 101:42.2.4.1 101:38.2.5.2.1 101:38.2.5.3.1, access controlled egress 101:38.2.2.2.6 101:42.2.2.2.3, monitored 150:9.2.4 - fire sprinkler system - fire underground
	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
	9) Provide manufacturer spec sheet for intumescent paint that satisfies the 1hour separation at 2nd story floor shown on pages A4.5 and A4.6.

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