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Plan submitted for new 82,810sf (1st- 28037sf, 2nd- 26736sf, 3rd- 28037sf) 3 story business construction type IIB sprinklered 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.
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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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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
- Fire underground
- Fire/smoke damper inspections
- Fire Pump
- In Building Radio System Test Paperwork
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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.
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2) Confirm that right stair will be fire rated like left stair. 101:7.2.2.5.1.1.
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3) Point out sample stairway signage that will be provided in stairs to meet 101:7.2.2.5.4.1.
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4) FP0.1 note 2g indicates that the backflow will only be chained and locked open. 101:8.6.7(4) requires a supervised auto sprinkler system. 101:9.7.2.1.1 ,which addresses supervision, requires all valves that would impair satisfactory operation of the sprinkler, that it be monitored for integrity using NFPA 72. Updated FP0.1 to show that the sprinkler is supervised.
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5) Unable to locate atrium engineering analysis. Point out engineering analysis. 101:8.6.7(5)
NOTE: If a smoke control system is to be provided, make sure 101:8.6.7(6) and 101:9.3 are addressed.
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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:
- wall and ceiling finish in exits and exit access corridors shall be class A or B. 101:38.3.3.2.1.
- Wall and ceiling finish will meet Class A, B or C. 101:38.3.3.2.2.
- floor finish in exit enclosures shall be class I. 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.
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6/22/2021
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Page E2.1 shows the main doors will have a card reader and push button outside. Not sure what kind of lock/latch arrangement is intended to be provided but it will need to meet all of 101:38.2.2.2.
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6/22/2021
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In Building Radio Enhancement System (BDA) shown on electrical pages.
This building is required to have a third party contractor conduct a two-way radio communication test in accordance with NFPA 1:11.10 and NFPA 1221 (2016 ED.) by the time of the framing inspection. St Johns County Fire Rescue’s radio control frequency is 853.8875. You will need to provide this information to your third party contractor. A copy of this report must be provided and submitted to our office as a revision before the 105 framing inspection. A 105 Framing Hold has been placed until receipt of the revision.
-If it passes the inspection radio testing at the framing stage, the submitted revision will be to record the documentation and we will remove the hold.
- If the third party paperwork indicates the test is not satisfactory, then the revision will need to include: the unsatisfactory test paperwork, outline of corrective measures, and plans to illustrate the corrective measures to meet requirements provided by the design professional.
At the final, you will be required to provide satisfactory testing by the third party contractor following the installation of the in building radio enhancement system.
BDA Systems shall have lightening protection that complies with NFPA 780. 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 documentation to the fire inspector at the time of fire final indicating compliance with NFPA 780 and UL96A was met. NFPA 1221:9.6.3
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