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Plans for the installation of a Building Radio Enhancement/BDA system in an existing 2 story non sprinklered Hotel. The plans were reviewed using NFPA 1221.
Reviewed using FFPC 7th edition effective Dec. 31, 2020.
Reviewer: PJ Webb 904 209 1744 pwebb@sjcfl.us
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.
For questions regarding comments you may reach me at either: 904 209 1744 or pwebb@sjcfl.us.
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RESUBMITTING:
A. Make necessary changes and resubmit everything in person to the Permit Center.
B. Once at the Permit Center swap out altered pages or insert new pages in EACH plan set (job and office). One copy of the removed/old pages will need to be resubmitted and labeled "OLD". Do not forget to remove pages for work not associated in this permit.
C. Provide a response to comments along with any supporting documentation. Response to comments is REQUIRED not optional.
- The response to comments sheet will need to include a response to each numbered comment and tell us where in the plans the comment was addressed. Ex - "top left of page A11" or "Page E1 note 8".
- Code responses shall reference Florida Fire Prevention Code 7th Ed. (not Building Code)
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1) The plans were submitted with an electronic seal from William Heyn PE, however a note was placed on the sheets indicating that printed documents are not considered signed and sealed. Our office requires signed and sealed plans, so the plans will need to have a raised seal, or a seal permitted by the FAC, that is not electronic.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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2) Identify the BDA fire alarm panel location on the plans. Will each building have a fire alarm panel or will a single panel monitor both building BDA's. Whichever way, ensure that it is clear on the plans. In addition if each building will have a separate system, do you anticipate any interference issues between the two? How can this be mitigated?
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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3) How will the conductors/cables be protected from physical damage? 5.5.1, 5.5.2.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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4) This building requires pathway survivability level 2 since it is not protected with fire sprinklers. Identify this on the plans and demonstrate compliance. 5.5.1.1, 5.10, 9.6.2.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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5) Splices and joints must be in listed junction terminal boxes, enclosures, or other approved method. 5.5.5.1
- With distinctive color cover. 5.5.5.3
- Verbiage "Emergency Communication Signal Circuit" 5.5.5.4
Provide specs for the method used.
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Note 11 on sheet BDA-1A indicates this, however demonstrate how the rating is maintained per level II survivability.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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6) Feeder and riser coax cables shall be rated as plenum that will match the building rating and path survivability which is level 2. Identify what cable will be used for feeder cables in accordance with this survivability level. Provide associated specs. 9.6.2.1.1.1.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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7) Riser coax must be rated as riser cable and routed through a 2 hour rated enclosure. 9.6.2.1.3. Demonstrate on the plan and provided specs on how the rating will be achieved.
Plansheet BDA-1A references 2 hour rated cable. Provide manufacturer specifications for this cable.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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8) Connections between riser and feeder coax must be made within an enclosure matching the building fire rating and pathway survivability. 9.6.2.1.4
Demonstrate how the connection rating will be maintained and provide specifications.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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10) Add St. Johns County Fire Rescue's primary control frequencies below, to the plans to ensure system and component compatibility.
Control Channels TX
1 853.8875 (Primary)
2 853.7125
3 853.6375
4 853.3875
The plans currently indicate 858.7125
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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11) Provide specs for all component enclosures meeting NEMA 4 or 4x. 9.6.11.2. (repeaters, transmitters, receivers, signal booster components, external filters, battery systems. The enclosure for the battery backup has been provided but indicates NEMA 3R.
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Monday, July 25, 2022 PJW- Response to comments not provided. See comment above regarding resubmitting.
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