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Clearance Sheet C2025-001992

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	Plan reviewed for a New 9,000sf Type IIB[II(000)] Construction, Non-Sprinklered, No-Fire Alarm. (Two) 2 Mezzanines identified as “Platforms”: Platform 200 = 608sf, Platform 201 = 209sf. 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*.
	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 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.
	1) This is a preliminary review. Do not resubmit until clearance sheet and approved site plan obtained. Turn in both clearance sheet and approved site plan with building permit application to Fire Permit Tech. NOTE: Based on fire's site review, additional comments may be provided.
	2) Plans Door Schedule call out Doors 100, 101B, 113, 14 and 118 as having Access Control. The Hardware Schedule does not call out the type of Access Control. Schedule indicates there may be different types of Access Control Systems as required by the Security System. 1) Provide the type of Access Control system being installed at each door; (a)Delayed-egress electrical locking systems complying with 7.2.1.6.1 [38.2.2.2.6], (b) Sensor-release of electrical locking systems complying with 7.2.1.6.2 [38.2.2.2.7], (c) Door hardware release of electrically locked egress assemblies [7.2.1.6.3]. Provide the manufacture specification sheets for the locking arrangements being used.
	3) Golf Cart Storage 113 which includes storage rooms 117 and 119 is provided with only one means of egress. The travel distance from storage 119 is 120’-5”. Maximum allowable travel distance permitted is 100’. 101:38.2.5.2.2, 101:38:1.3.1.2 Provide an additional exit for this area to comply with 101:38.2.4.
	4) Exterior Light by Exit door 113 needs emergency lighting. 101:42.2.9
	5) Sheet E201 provides Emergency Lighting (EL) locations throughout the building. Emergency Some of the EL fixtures shown are wall type fixtures. Wall mounted EL make/model show in the Lighting Fixture Schedule on Sheet E002 is “Dual-Lite LZ Series”. Per manufacturer’s specification Sheet found on Current Lighting web site shows a 3’ wide path (from wall out) and up to 16’ on each side of the fixture. In Storage area 113 the egress path indicated on Sheet G-005 does not appear to be covered with current EL’s, Open Office 108 and corresponding corridors, Maintenance 114, Grinding Room 188 does not appear to be provided with adequate EL for the egress paths. 101:42.2.8.2, 101:7.9.2.1.1 Provide Emergency Lighting Photometrics demonstrating compliance with 101:7.9.2.1.1 in these areas and throughout the building.
	6) The separation between the office and the storage areas is not shown as being separated in accordance with Section 8.7.1. [101:38.3.2.1] Update the plans to show compliance with 101:38.3.2.1 [NFPA 101Section 8.7.1
	7) Plans Sheet G-003 indicate there will be hazardous materials stored on site (9/G-003). Some information was provide. Additional information is needed. Provide completed Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement in accord with NFPA 1:60.1.6, (See Section II (Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement) of “Hazardous Materials Management Plan” Annex C.3.1 of NFPA 400 (400:1.12.1), 2019 Edition. If material quantities exceed MAQ be prepared to show compliance with appropriate section of hazardous materials code (NFPA 1 Ch.60). Guidance: Make sure to include hazard class(es) in accord with NFPA 1, and any sub classes so I am able to check the designers work to make sure chemical's requirements met. Not all chemicals are hazardous and not all hazardous chemicals will have sub classes. Some chemicals can also fall into one (1) or more hazard classes. If you need someone to guide your project with chemicals to meet Code you may need to reach out to an Industrial Hygienist or Fire Protection Engineer. Below is a list of the hazard classes and sub classes. -Aerosols: Level 1-3, cooking spray Plastic Aerosol: Level 1,3, or X. -Compressed gas or Cryogenic fall -Corrosive solid or liquid -Explosive, fireworks, model rocketry -Flammable or combustible liquids: Flammable: Class IA, IB, or IC Combustible: Class II, IIIA, or IIIB -Flammable solids -Highly toxic, toxic solids and liquids -LPG or LNG -Oxidizer solid and liquid: Class 1-4 -Pyrophoric solid and liquid -Unstable reactive solid and liquids -Water reactive solid and liquid -Ammonium nitrate -Organic peroxide solid and liquid: Class I-V
	8) Sheet 9/G-003 identifies storage of Lithium Batteries. Identify the location for the storage of the Lithium-ion batteries. Demonstrate compliance with the storage requirements of NFPA 855 Section 14.3.2.
	9) Will there be any indoor storage involving used or “off-specification lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries or cells. If yes, point out location of the storage and demonstrate compliance with 855:14.4. NOTE: Off-specification lithium-ion, Lithium metal batteries or cells storage is classified as an industrial high-hazard occupancy.
	10) Will there be any outdoor storage location for Lithium-ion or Lithium metal batteries? If Yes, point out location of the storage and demonstrate compliance with 855:14.5.
	11) Provide the Lithium-ion battery manufacturer's specification sheets including handling and storage requirements for review.

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