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Clearance Sheet C2026-003501

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Plan reviewed for a New 11,643 SF Type IIB[II(000)] Construction, Sprinklered, Fire Alarm w/Voice EVAC. Plans identify Occupancy as Daycare. Reviewed using Chapter 16 of NFPA 101 FFPC. 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. ------------------------------* Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: Review of 1st Resubmittal. ------------------------------ Wednesday, October 14, 2026 DF: Review of 2nd Resubmittal.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
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.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
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.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
2) Will your Daycare be licensed by any entity such as the State of Florida or private accredidation? If Yes, How will you be licensed and for how many clients? ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Facility will be licensed by the Department of Children and Families.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
3) Sheet A-010 Note #3 calls out N.C. requirement for BDA, Note #5 calls out the BDA testing to be per the N.C. Requirements, and Note #9 calls out the special locking arrangements to comply with NCBC. State of Florida uses the Florida Fire Prevention Code, 8^th Edition (FFPC)which includes FL editions of NFPA 1 and NFPA 101. Update the plans to provide the FFPC as governing Code Base. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Note 3, and 9 on Sheet A-010 have been updated to reflect the FFPC 2023 as the governing code base.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
4) Sheet A-010 NOTE #9 calls out special locking arrangements. Aside from electric, electronic strikes, will there be any special locking arrangements including Maglocks, sensor-release of electrical locking systems [101:7.2.1.6.2], Delayed-egress electrical locking systems [101:7.2.1.6.1], Etc.? If yes, point out the location of the locking system, provide manufacturer's specification sheets of the locking system and demonstrate compliance with the locking system's code requirements. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Yes, the doors with hardware type '1A' or '3E' are provided w / Electrical Locking Systems. Please refer to code reference notes beneath the Door Notes table on Sheet A-602 (provided on original submittal and not clouded) on left-hand side of the page, which address sited code sections. Notes have been added to the Life Safety Plan indicating the doors to have the electronic latch release. Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: Reviewer's Response: In the RTC above hardware type "1A" and "3E" are called out as having Electrical Locking System. The Door Hardware Schedule has not been updated to reflect the electrical locking arrangement type for "1A". Door Schedule does not show any door having hardware types "1A" and/or "3B". Door Hardware Schedule calls out Door Hardware types 1B, 3E and 3J as the only door hardware types having electric strikes. The Door Schedule only shows Door C100 using electric strikes (hardware 3J). Update the door schedule and the hardware schedule so they match. Monday, September 21, 2026 1330 hrs. DF: I spoke with Richard Hargraves via phone regarding this comment. I am placing a HOLD 105 (framing) Inspection for a revision to address this comment. When submitting, provide the updated Sheets showing the location of the locking arrangements and provide the manufacturer's specification sheets. Identify the type of locking. for the special locking hardware to be installed. ------------------------------ Wednesday, October 14, 2026 DF: (NOTE: Received after plans were approved [by Fire on 09/21/2026] but not yet permitted.) RTC: See Sheets A-010 and A602 which have been updated to show door 100 to have hardware type 1B. Wednesday, October 14, 2026 DF: Reviewer's Response: Sheets A-010 and A-602 have not been updated from the last review on 09/21/2026. Provide the updated Sheets A-010 and A-602.
5) Hardware Schedule on Sheet A-602 does not identify the doors hardware make/model. Example: Classroom doors use Hardware Set 3A “SCH STD BLDG KEYLOCK”. I cannot verify that the classroom doors and doors to other client care spaces meet the requirements of 101:36.16.2.2.2.6, 16.2.2.2.5, 16.2.2.4 via a description like the one noted above. Provide the Make and Model of the door hardware set to be used so that I may verify the hardware meets the latching, locking and client access requirements noted in Section 16.2.2.2 of NFPA 101. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Owner standard is to provide Storeroom lock as all classrooms which would remain locked from the non-egress side and use a key for entry but are unlocked from the egress side. Note #5 in the hardware schedule notes on A-602 (provided on original submittal and not clouded) indicate the door handle and lock type.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
6) I do not see any emergency lighting (EL) in the following areas [101:16.2.9]: Storage 116, Janitor 114, Office 101 and outside each exit door. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Refer to Sheets e-121 and E-601, emergency lighting has been added to Storage 116, Janitor 114 and Office 101. Emergency lighting has been provided at each exit door, refer to Sheet E-121 keynote 4 and E611 note "e" on panel schedule for panel LA - all type WE exterior light fixtures are emergency, and backed up by an emergency lighting inverter.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
7) Storage 116 [16.3.2.1(1)(b)], Janitor 114 [16.3.2.1(1)(d)] and Laundry Closet 104 [16.3.2(1)(b)] are to be separated from the remainder of the building with Smoke Partitions in accordance with Section 8.4 of NFPA 101. NOTE: Provide the Washer and Dryer Make/Model (specification sheets) for review. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Wall types have been updated at room indicated. See Sheets A-010 and A-101.1.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
8) Fire Alarm System is required for this building in accordance with Section 9.6 of NFPA 101 and Section 16.3.4 of NFPA 101. The Fire Alarm System is to be a deferred submittal and is not reviewed as a part of this plan set except to acknowledge the FA is being installed. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Acknowledged.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
9) A Fire Sprinkler System (electronically supervised)is required for this building in accordance with Section 9.7 of NFPA 101 and Section 16.3.5 of NFPA 101. The Sprinkler System is to be a deferred submittal and is not reviewed as part of this plan set except to acknowledge the Sprinkler System is being installed. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Acknowledged.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
10) An ENGINEERED sealed Design Criteria for a fire sprinkler system exceeding 49 heads is required to be submitted with the general construction documents. We are unable to approve the plan until this information is provided. *It is not a full set of shop drawing* FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 61G15-32.004 NOTE: At this time our office does not accept electronic signatures as we have no way to verify. Printed copies must be raised or wet seal and signed. ------------------------------ Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Will Provided. Monday, September 21, 2026 DF: RTC: Reviewer's Response: Sheet "61G15" provided. Sprinkler EOR Brett Austin Curry.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY: 101:8.3.2.4 Each new Fire Wall, Fire Barrier, Fire Partition, Smoke Barrier, Smoke Partition, or any other new wall required to have protected openings shall be permanently identified with signs or stenciling above any decorative ceiling and in concealed spaces, with the wording “FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIER – PROTECT ALL OPENINGS”, or similar language. Such signs or stenciling shall be 4 in. high letters, ½ in. stroke, and not more than 15 ft. on center.	9/21/2026	dfeagle
INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY: The system(s) outlined in this set of plans is conceptual. A HOLD has been placed at insulation inspection (109) until either: a) a permit has been pulled or b) a letter submitted from respective system contractor indicating they evaluated that the existing system meets the occupancies Code requirements and no work to be done to the existing system to meet Code based on the work in this permit: - Fire Alarm System (all sprinkler backflow electronically supervised [Fire Marshal Directive 22-001], w/Voice EVAC (FA001), (A-010 NOTE 5) - Fire Sprinkler System - Fire underground - In Building Radio Permit or Passing Test Report (Sheet A-010 Note 5) - Fire/Smoke Damper Test/Inspections - HOLD 105 Inspection to address comment #4 Door/Hardware Schedules. - - - - - -	9/21/2026	dfeagle
11) New comment based on 2nd resubmittal review: ALL Structural Sheets (S001, S100, S200, S300, S301A, S301B, S301C, S501, S502, and S503) have been removed from the "Job" Copy plan set and marked "OLD 10/02/26*". The "Office" Copy plan set appears to have had the Str5uctural Plans set swapped out. The "S" Sheets are smaller than the original. Old Sheets have a "Sheet Issue Date" of 03/25/2026 and the smaller set has an "Sheet Issue Date" of 03/29/2026. Determine which "S" Sheets are to be included in these plans and remove any "S" Sheets that are not a part of this plan set.

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