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Plan submitted for new 70 device monitored fire alarm system going in an existing 2 story hotel. Reviewed using FFPC 7th edition effective January 1, 2021.
Reviewer:
V.Vitori 904 209 1748
To schedule fire inspections 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, January 13, 2022 DF: Review of 1st resubmittal.
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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:
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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1) 2nd floor center pull station is approx. 14' to exit stair. Relocate to within 60" to meet 101:9.6.2.3.
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2) Do not see where sleeping rooms horn/strobe meet low frequency alarm signal that complies with 72:18.4.5.3.
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3) Looking at the approved building plans, the studios have a separated sleeping area. The fire alarm plans only show 1 audible/visual device going in this unit. 101:9.6.3.5
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4) Do not see where restrooms have been provided by at least visual signaling appliance. 101:9.6.3.5
Thursday, January 13, 2022 DF: Response: Per conversation with reviewer on 12/02/2021, existing fire alarm is being replaced/maintained and does not require restroom devices as part of this repair.
I confirmed in RMS that Reviewer Tori did have this conversation and agreed with the alarm contractor.
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