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Clearance Sheet C2019-007016*008

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Plans for a installation of a new 5' griddle hood for a new restaurant. CaptiveAire DW (single wall) duct is indicated, that is indicated to be wrapped with Firemaster Fire Wrap XL.  The plans also indicate a heat removal hood (type II) which is not part of the scope of this review.   


                                                        
Reviewed using FFPC 7th edition effective Dec. 31, 2020.
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.

 

RESUBMITTING:
A. Make necessary changes and resubmit everything in person to the permit center.
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, 7th Ed.

 

1) What is the wall behind the hood and the cooking equipment constructed of?  Demonstrate compliance with NFPA 96:4.2 or 4.2.3 all the way from the top of the hood to the floor. 

Info Note: Even with metal studs, 3” clearance is required to gypsum wall board.  Most hoods have a 3” standoff built in, however the same must be provided all the way to the floor. 

 

 

2) Provide a roof plan view indicating the clearances to the items indicated in NFPA 96:7.8.2.1.

 

3) How will you ensure that the cooking equipment will be returned to its original location?  Demonstrate compliance with NFPA 96:12.1.2.3.1. 

 

4) Provide manufacturers specifications for the cooking equipment.  NFPA 96:12.1.1

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024 PJW- Provided by permit staff while entering plan comments.  The specifications provided are for a 6 eye range.  The plans indicate on sheet M3 (small captive air plan)  that the kitchen hood is to protect a griddle.  The specs and the plans must match.

 

5) Identify the means in which the fan will be activated when any appliance is turned on in accordance with NFPA 96:8.2.3.3.  This may provided already but not visible due to plan clarity.  See Comment 6.

 

6) Sheets M3, M4, and M5 are full size sheets that have 4 smaller captive air sheets on them.  Provide the captive air sheets full size, they are not currently legible. 

 

7) Vertical Duct:  Identify the height of any required duct openings (cleanouts).  If not easily accessible from the ground or a 10’ step ladder, safe access and a work platform will be required per NFPA 96:7.4.2.3. 

 

8) On sheet M2 a Greenheck fan is indicated, on sheet M4 a CaptiveAire fan is indicated.  Ensure that all plans indicate the fan that will be installed. 

 

9) Provide a CaptiveAire isometric for the proposed listed duct.