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Plans for an aboveground 601 head NFPA 13 Wet fire sprinkler system for a 2 story office building submitted under the interior buildout permit, not the shell. Per the sprinkler contractor (David Weston, WW Gay) the shell and the interior buildout will be constructed and completed concurrently. I mentioned that the shell building connote be approved until the sprinkler (submitted under buildout) is approved. He understood. This arrangement is permitted by conversation with the Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal.
The system is designed with a 3 riser manifold at the point of connection (1'AFF). The manifold has 3 4" risers, one that feeds the roof system, one for the second floor and one for the first floor, all are wet systems. The FDC is a yard FDC that ties in prior to the manifold prior to the risers. There are 9 Remote areas as follows: 1st floor- 1-Light Hazard .10gpm/1500sf, 2-Light Hazard .10gpm/1500sf, 3- Light Hazard .10gpm/1500sf, 4-Light Hazard .10gpm/1500sf. 2nd floor- 1-Ordinary Hazard 1 .15gpm/1500sf, 2-Light Hazard .10gpm/1500sf, 3-Ordinary Hazard II .20/1500sf, 4-Light Hazard 1.10gpm/1500sf. 3rd floor- 1-Ordinary Hazard I- .15/1500sf.
Reviewed using FFPC 8th edition effective Dec. 31, 2023.
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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10/16/2025
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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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10/16/2025
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1) There are multiple vertical pipe chases indicated on the plans that exceed 10sf. Sprinkler protection is required per NFPA 13:9.2.1.15.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 PJW- Per RTC, "All vertical pipe chases are noncombustible concealed spaces with no access and do not require sprinkler protection per NFPA #13 (2019 edition) section 9.2.1, 9.2.1.1, & 9.2.1.1.1. (A note has been added to the general notes on each overhead piping plan.)
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 PJW Reviewer Response- The references provided in your RTC above are general references for non-combustible or limited combustible concealed spaces with minimal combustible loading. The section I referenced (NFPA 13 9.2.1.15) is a reference specific to vertical pipe chases, which takes precedence over the references you provided. Make the necessary changes to the plans as required by this section.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 PJW- Per RTC, "After our site visit it is confirmed that these are not vertical pipe chases. They are separated by floor.
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2) Sheet FP-3
Victualic UMC manifold assembly is indicated on the riser diagram. No manufacturers specifications were provided for this. Specifications were provided for Viking Easy Pac manifold assembly. Ensure that the plan and the specifications match.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 PJW- Per RTC, "The note for the manifold assembly has been revised to eliminate this specific manifold assembly. (Refer to sheet FP-3).
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9/24/2025
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3) Coverage is not provided for the top of the service elevator. Cite the exemption for coverage on the plans if applicable, or add the necessary coverage. NFPA 13:9.3.6.5.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 PJW- Per RTC, "The service elevator hoist way is noncombustible, and the car enclosure meets the requirements of ASME A17.1. No sprinklers re required at the top of the elevator hoist way per NFPA 13 (2019 edition) section 9.3.6.6. (A note has been added to sheets FP-3, FP-6, FP-10 and FP-13).
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4) No lower sprinklers are indicated in stairwell 3. Cite exemption. NFPA 13:9.3.4.2.1.
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 PJW- Per RTC, "Lower sprinklers have been added under the stairs at stairwell 3. (Refer to sheet FP-12)
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