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Plan reviewed for new Fire Sprinkler System (NFPA 13) in existing building. Sprinkler system begins 1' AFF at 6" Underground reduced to 4" supply pipe to TYCO Model RM-2 Riser Manifold to 1st FL System. System 4" main to Stair #1 and 4" up to 2nd Floor 4" System Main.
Based on Current Fire Flow Data the 1st FL Event Space is calculated at .10 (Light Hazard) / 1500 SF. 2nd Floor Storage is calculated at .15 (Ordinary Hazard Group I) / 1044 SF. Both calculated at this rate due to available water supply from the City. Once underground system is updated another calculation.
Fire Flow data provided in the Equipment Submittal Packet which also contains the Hydraulic Calculations. Flow Test dated 10/18/2023, Sprinkler plans received on 10/02/2024.
Reviewed using FFPC 8th edition effective Dec. 31, 2023. NFPA 1 and 101 references are Florida Editions of the code in the FFPC.
Reviewer: D. Feagle 904-209-1721, dfeagle@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.
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: Review of 1st Resubmittal.
****FIRE INSPECTOR - SEE COMMENT #7***
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RESUBMITTING:
A. Make necessary changes and resubmit everything in person to the permit center. You may not make handwritten alterations on signed and sealed plan pages.
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 from the JOB Copy will need to be submitted and marked "OLD". Do not forget to remove pages for work not associated to this permit. All plan papers must be the same size.
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 comments was addressed. EX - "Top Left of Page E1-1" or "Page E1 Note 8".
- Code responses shall reference Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8th Ed.
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1) Provide owner certificate for the 2nd floor storage area [13:4.2].
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Added to Sheet FP2.
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2) I only see one (1) pressure gauge (on the system side) of the riser's Check Valve [13:8.1.1.1]
Provide a pressure gauge on the supply side of the riser check valve.
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Shown on FP1 Riser Detail.
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3) I do not see a relief valve or a auxiliary air reservoirs [13:8.1.2].
Provide either a relief valve or auxiliary air reservoir.
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Low point drain added on cross main on FP1 air vent added on 2nd Floor cross main.
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4) The 2nd Floor is divided into several storage rooms. The sprinkler plans only show and two large rectangular rooms. The 2nd Floor is divided into Ten (10) rooms and an interior stairway.
Show on the plans, the 2nd Floor plan with all rooms and spaces and sprinkler coverage.
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: RTC: 2nd Floor walls added top plan and calculations updated for new layout.
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5) I am unable to locate an air vent [13:8.1.5].
Point out or provide the air vent. Also, provide the manufacturer's spec sheets for the air vent.
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Air Vent added on FP2 cross main.
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6) Plans and spec sheets indicate flexible sprinkler pipe being used [NFPA 13 17.4.1.3.3.2]
Provide spec sheet for suspended ceiling tile grid showing it meets ASTM C635/C635M.
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 DF: Spoke with Mark Rogers with American Fire Services via phone and was informed that No flexible sprinkler pipe will be used in the sprinkler system.
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7) Per Construction Plans, the following rooms/spaces do not show mechanical coverage: Storage 182 / Main C.1, Electrical 183, Loading 180 / Loading 1, Office 181 / Storage 2, and the Fire Protection Room 190 (Sprinkler Riser Room). 13:16.4.1
How will the temperature in these rooms be maintained above 40° F.
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Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Owner will add heaters in rooms subject to freezing per NFPA 13 to remain 40F.
Friday, December 6, 2024 DF: Reviewers Response: Per FM Dowling a HOLD 106 INSP (Fire Sprinkler Final) is being placed on this permit until a Building Revision is submitted AND approved showing the spaces noted above are climate controlled to maintain 40°F and above.
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