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Plan reviewed for 5,812 SF building Type IIB construction with 2 units; Suite A: Business 1,512.63 SF and Suite B: Daycare 4,327.06 SF. Building is Fire Sprinkled, Fire Alarm throughout, corridors - smoke protected.
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.
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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) Will this facility be licensed by DCF or any other state agency? If yes, provide the type of license or licenses this facility will have.
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2) Code analysis on sheet A0.3 calls out the businesses and daycare occupies to be "Nonseparated Occupancies (NFPA 101:6.1.14.3)". 101:6.1.14.3 allows for the fire rated separation per Table 6.1.14.4.1(a) and Table 6.1.14.4.1(b) to be reduced by one hour. The two occupancies do not intermingle and have separate means of egress (101:3.3.196.10). The business and daycare are required to be separated by a fire barrier accordance with 101:6.1.14.4.
Provide 2 hour separation in accordance with 101:6.1.14.4.1(a).
NOTE: If electing to use the 1 hour reduction (101:1.14.4.3), all fire sprinkler valves including but not limited to the back flow preventer, isolation valves, shut off valves, etc., are required to be supervised in accordance with 101:9.7.2.
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3) Plans show two (2) large shade canopies in the outside playground area. These shade structures are not included as part of the clearance sheet.
a) Either remove the shade structures from this plan set or mark the shade structures in the plans as “FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, DEFERRED SUBMITTAL", OR
b) Have the clearance sheet modified to include the shade structures.
NOTE: If not included in the buildings clearance sheet, a separate building permit application will be required for the shade structures.
NOTE: If to be included in this plan set or when provided in a separate permit, provide documentation showing the shade material is flame-resistant as demonstrated by Test Method 2 in accordance with NFPA 701
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4) Daycare: Toilet – Shower room 119. The grab bar details 9, 10 and 11 do not indicate the length of the bar. The bar looks to be less than the 24” minimum required. 101:24.2.8.2.2(1).
Provide dimension details for the length and location height from AFF of the grab bar.
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5) Doors 106B, 111B, and 115B with hardware group 06 includes “Toggle Switch by Security”.
a) What is the purpose of Toggle Switch for, and explain the operation of this switch.
b) If the intent of the toggle switch is to secure the door, show compliance with 101:16.2.2.2.6. I will also need to see the portion of the emergency plan addressing the locking and unlocking means as required in 101:16.2.2.2.6(9).
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6) Electrical page E2.1does not show normal egress lighting outside the exit door to the playground area. Lighting is shown on the reflected ceiling page. 101:16.2.8
Show normal egress lighting on the electrical page.
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7) Emergency lighting not shown in the Janitor’s closet, outside each exit door. 101:16.2.9(4),
Provide emergency lighting in the Janitor’s closet, and outside the exterior exit doors.
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8) The fire alarm system noted on sheet E0.4 will need to provide tamper switches / supervision to ALL valves including the Back Flow Preventer. 101:16.3.6(2) & (5)(a)
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9) Provide or point out on plans the fire rated and smoke rated wall assemblies.
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10) Fire Protection page FP1.2 does not show intended sprinkler coverage for the day care portion of the building.
This building is being called out to be protected by a fire sprinkler system. Have the sprinkler page FP1.2 updated to show the areas intended to be protected.
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
Lightning Protection - Building
Sheet E4.1 indicates lightening protection for this 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.
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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:
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: FOR SUITE “A” (BUSINESS) ONLY.
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. 101:38.3.3.2.2
- 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: FOR SUITE “B” (DAYCARE) ONLY.
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 in the corridors and lobby will meet Class A. 101:16.3.3.2
- Wall and ceiling finish in all other occupied areas will meet Class A, B. 101:16.3.3.2
- 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.
NOTE: Sheet A9.0 indicates the wall finish for Lobby and both Mothers Rooms to have wooden slats (WD-1).
Be prepared to provide to the Fire Inspector at time of Fire Final the manufacturers specification sheets showing the wood slats meet Class A rating or have been treated with an approved product meeting making the wood slats to meet the class A rating in accordance with 101:10.2.3.3(1). 101:16.3.3.2
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
Occupancy Sensors
NFPA 101: 7.8.1.2.2
Unless prohibited by Chapters 11 through 43, automatic lighting control devices shall be permitted to temporarily turn off the illumination within the means of egress, provided that each lighting control device complies with all of the following:
(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.
(7) The lighting control device does not turn off any battery-equipped emergency luminaires, unit equipment, or exit signs.
Be Prepared to Show Compliance at the time of your Fire Alarm Final or Fire Final.
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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, supervised valves including the BFP. 101:16.3.6(2) & (5)(a)
- Fire sprinkler system
- Fire underground
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- Fire/smoke damper inspections
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