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Plan submitted for Building 2 (type II layout) which is a 78904sf, 4 story, fire sprinklered , construction type VA, apartment building. This structure is divided down middle with 2hr firewall which offer horizontal exiting. Reviewed as apartment using FFPC 7th edition effective January 1, 2021.
Reviewer:
V.Vitori 904 209 1748
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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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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1) This clearance sheet was approved for a 55344sf structure. These submitted plans show this structure as being 78904sf. Go back to site review to have clearance sheet updated to reflect this building square footage.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Clearance sheet updated to reflect 78904sf.
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5/18/2021
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2) Page A-1.02a shows plans were designed using FFPC 6th edition. Update references used for design. FAC 69a-60
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Page A-1.02a updated.
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5/18/2021
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3) Looking at page A-1.03, grab bars are not provided in accord with 101:30.2.1.3.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 A-1.03 updated.
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4) Unable to locate draft stops located in concealed combustible space (floor or attic areas). Please point out or illustrate draftstops that subdivide concealed combustible spaces in to areas not exceed 3000sf. 101:8.6.11
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "Sheet A-4.24 has been updated to indicate draftstop locations and areas. Please refer to revised Sheet A-4.24."
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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 a permit has been pulled :
- Fire alarm system (PIV tamper req page F101 sprinkler DC and several trade offs, tie some fire smoke dampers H606 and E420,
- Fire sprinkler system (13r, attic not protected
- Fire underground
- Wet class I standpipe
- BDA In Building Radio System at 105 framing.
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5) E421, E422, E423 do not show emergency lighting covering bottom left corridor. 32' from last wall pack to end of corridor. 101:30.2.9
***My experience, a typical wall pack emergency light usually mounted 8' above the floor covers approx. 8' either direction with a 3' wide path.***
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "Please refer to response prepared by Electrical Engineer of Record - Migre Engineers included with this response package."
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6) Looking at same electrical pages as previous comment, there is not an exit sign in the bottom left corridor that points one to the right towards other 2 hr fire separated building double exit doors. 101:30.2.10
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "Please refer to response prepared by Electrical Engineer of Record - Migre Engineers included with this response package."
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7) Looking at page A-2.01 common area doors, I do not see anything showing that fire rated doors or smoke doors will be provided with self closing or automatic closing hardware. 101:8.3.3.3.5 101:8.4.3.5 101:30.3.6.2.3
NOTE: Do not forget smoke separation and of : a) doors that open on to exit access corridors (including elec room and mechanical) and b) storage rooms outside of dwelling units. 101:30.3.2.1.1
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "We have revised and clarified the Door Hardware Sets and the Door Schedule Hardware set Identification. Please refer to the revised Sheet A-1.02 which includes the required panic hardware and smoke seal hardware to be provided for specific door types."
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**INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
At the time of fire final be prepared to provide a copy of the manufacturer specification sheets to the fire inspector showing that each interior finish will meet:
- wall and ceiling finish in exit enclosure will meet class A.
- wall and ceiling finish in lobbies and corridors will meet class A or B.
- Wall and ceiling finish will meet Class A, B or C. 101:30.3.3.2.
- floor finish in exit enclosures and corridor shall be not less than class II.
- Floor finish shall meet either: a) ASTM D 2859 for carpet and carpet like materials or b) has a minimum critical radiant flux of .1 W/cm2 for non-carpet flooring. 101:30.3.3.3
If there are multiple finishes, label each spec sheet identifying each product, its location AND highlight the area showing illustrating it meets the applicable Code requirement.
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8) Point out where attic is provided with either: a) non combustible construction, b) attic constructed with fire retardant treated wood or c) attic filled with noncombustible insulation. 101:30.3.5.2.1
NOTE: A4.25 the height of this structure is 58'11". FP424 indicates attic not sprinklered.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "The measurement provided for the Building #2 elevations is indicated to the peak of the highest roof. Per FFPC 7th Edition, Section 30.3.5.2.1.1, the height of the building is measured from the lowest level of the required fire department access adjacent to the building to the eave of the highest pitched room. This measurement also is the same as the intersection of the highest roof to the exterior wall as indicated in the code. There are no parapets on the building. Height of Building 2 using this means of measurement is 52'-8" and lower than the 55' limitation to trigger the requirements. We have updated the Code Summary - to identify the FFPC height for each building per the definition of 30.3.5.2.1.1. Please refer to updated Sheet A-1.02A. We have also updated Building Type II Elevations sheets as well to indicate the height referenced. Please refer to Sheets A-4.24 and A-4.16 included with this response package."
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9) Do not see where/ how fire riser will be kept above freezing.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "Mechanical indicate an Electric Wall Heater in the riser room. Please refer to previously submitted Sheet H4.20, and also to response prepared by Electrical Engineer of Record - Migre Engineers included with this response package."
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10) Point out where exit access corridor doors (room doors, mechanical, storage) are at least 20 min rated doors. 101:30.3.6.2
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "Ratings for Exit Access Corridor Doors have been supplemented and/or corrected in the revised Door Schedule Sheet A-2.01. Please refer to revised A-2.01 included with this response package."
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This building is required to have a third party contractor conduct a two-way radio communication test in accordance with NFPA 1:11.10 and NFPA 1221 (2016 ED.) prior to the 105 framing inspection.
-If it passes the inspection radio testing at the framing stage, you will need to submit this information as a revision so the hold maybe removed.
- If the third party paperwork indicates the test is not satisfactory, to have hold removed you will need to submit : the unsatisfactory test paperwork, outline of corrective measures, and plans to illustrate the corrective measures to meet requirements provided by the design professional. Then at the final, you will be required to provide satisfactory testing by the third party contractor following the installation of the in building radio enhancement system.
St Johns County Fire Rescue’s radio control frequency is 853.8875.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "Understood. Owner and GC will contact 3rd Party for signal report following framing. Following, Lightning protection will be provided as required."
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The required in building radio system requires lightening protection. Systems shall have lightening protection that complies with NFPA 780. At this time the fire department will not review or inspect this type of system. This office requires a 3rd party inspection. The installing contractor will be required to provide certification documentation to the fire inspector at the time of fire final indicating the lightening protection is in compliance with NFPA 780 and UL96A.
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11) Point out sample stairway identification in accord with 101:7.2.2.5.4.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "We have revised Sheet A-6.00 to include sample stairway identification signage per FFPC 101:7.2.2.5.4"
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It is recommended that CO alarms or detection systems cover 1st floor interior corridors between apartment units and garages.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Response to comments dated April 23, 2021 indicates "We will revise first floor smoke detectors to a combination CO/Smoke detector device for the First Floor corridors as suggested."
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