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Clearance Sheet C2021-004882*012

Department Issues	Signed Off	Intl
Plan reviewed for a new Fire Sprinkler System. Sprinkler system consists of a Wet and a dryt systems. Wet system protecting the 1st floor and attic. Dry system protecting the rear Veranda, Covered Entry 100 and 127. 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. -----------------------------------* Tuesday, May 7, 2024 DF: Review of 1st Resubmittal.	5/7/2024	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 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, 8th Ed.	5/7/2024	dfeagle
1) Plans indicate the attic roof deck will be insulated with spray foam insulation and thermal barrier. However, plans show the sprinkler piping and heads in the “Equipment Well above the insulated area. 13:16.4.1 Dry System Volume: 105 Gal. How will the sprinkler piping in the attic’s “Equipment Well” be maintained at or above 40° F. ----------------------------------- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 DF: RTC: Drawings updated to correct piping. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 DF: Reviewer's response: The attic well is an open air mechanical equipment space.	5/7/2024	dfeagle
2) Provide spec sheet for suspended ceiling tile grid showing it meets ASTM C 635. NFPA 13 17.4.1.3.3.2 NFPA 13 17.4.1.3.3.4 * Where flexible sprinkler hose fittings are used to connect sprinklers to branch lines in suspended ceilings, a label limiting relocation of the sprinkler shall be provided on the anchoring component. An example of language for the label is as follows: CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL. Relocation of this device should only be performed by qualified and/or licensed individuals that are aware of the original system design criteria, hydraulic criteria, sprinkler head listing parameters, and knowledge of the state and local codes including NFPA 13 installation standards. Relocation of the device without this knowledge could adversely affect the performance of this fire protection and life safety system.	5/7/2024	dfeagle
3) Provide a list of the spare sprinkler heads to be stored in the spare sprinkler head box(s). The list will need to be installed in, on or adjacent to the Spare Sprinkler Head Box(s). Provide the information required in 13:16.2.7.7.1 (1), (2), (3) and (4).	5/7/2024	dfeagle
4) I am unable to locate the location of the Purge-N-Vent device. 13:8.1.5 Point out the location of the air vent on the plans.	5/7/2024	dfeagle

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