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Clearance Sheet C2023-002310

	Department Issues	Signed Off	Intl
	Plan reviewed for underground, REJECTED. Reviewed using FFPC 8th edition effective Dec. 31, 2023. NFPA 1 and 101 references are Florida Editions of the code in the FFPC. Reviewer: S. Schnellenberger 904-209-1778, SSchnellenberger@SJCFL.US Reviewer: Stephanie Murray 904-209-1742 smurray@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*.
	1. The proposed new private FH is required to have a gate valve. Show a gate valve in the drawings for the underground. (NFPA 24,7.1.1.2)
	2. Fire Marshal's Office does not allow FDC's to be connected directly to the Backflow Preventer. According to the provided drawing, it appears that the 5' FDC Storz connection is going to be connected to the BFP. Clarify that it will be a stand alone FDC in the drawing. *Provide additional detail sheet for the free standing FDC. Reference the following to include but not limited to: - A listed check valve shall be installed in the piping to keep the FDC dry. (NFPA 24,5.9.3.1) -drip drain valve
	3. Provide submittal sheet for storz connection that will serve as the FDC including cap.

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