Plan reviewed for changes made to an existing fire alarm due to a remodel of an existing 16,983 SF Type IIB fully sprinklered occupancy.

The fire alarm monitors the existing fire sprinkler system, the duct smoke detectors and the kitchen hood and suppression.

The following items will be reused and NOT part of the scope of work due to being existing.(These items are subject to testing to assure compliance and operational)

Notification devices, wiring and raceways.

Existing SLC wiring and raceways

Existing Fire alarm and EVAC panels

The following items are new and included in scope of work

Addressable fire alarm devices (existing to be replaced)

Addressable relays for the activation of the lighting relay devices to restore occupancy sensors/ dimmable lighting circuits.

Relay to release electric lock on egress door upon fire alarm activation.

Monitor Relays for the duct smoke detectors

Monitor Relay for the kitchen suppression/hood
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Reviewed using FFPC 8th edition effective Dec. 31, 2023. NFPA 1 and 101 references are Florida Editions of the code in the FFPC.
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.  

2. Sheet E000 Note 6 (Main plan set)

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 1225 (2022 ED.) before the 105 framing inspection. St Johns County Fire Rescue’s radio control frequency is 853.8875.

If required this fire alarm will be required to monitor the BDA. The fire alarm plans would need to be revised to show the BDA and the monitoring points.

Pass this note regarding the BDA to the project manager and or BDA contractor.Whoever conducts the BDA test the following is required.

-If it passes the inspection radio testing, you will need to submit a copy of the testing results as a revision so we can record the documentation and remove the hold.

- If the third party paperwork indicates the test is not satisfactory, then the contractor will have to submit for a revision. The revision will need to include: the unsatisfactory test paperwork, outline of corrective measures, and plans to illustrate the corrective measures to meet requirements provided by the design professional.

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.

Please acknowledge this requirement.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 JLH

RTC- At this time, no BDA system has been approved or satisfactorily tested. If a BDA is ultimately required, the fire alarm plans will be revised to indicate the BDA system and associated monitoring points.

4. Provide information regarding the backflow preventor and if it is electronically monitored by the fire alarm panel.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026 JLH

RTC- The fire sprinkler system has an existing riser mounted double check backflow preventer, which is electronically monitored by the fire alarm panel. 

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.