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.

1a) Design approach noted on Sheet G0.03 indicates Mixed use approach; Nonseparated use (occupancies). Per 101:6.1.14.3.2, The most restrictive requirements of the occupancies involved shall be used throughout the building.  

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Response to 1a &12: A complete 2-hour fire barrier separation will be provided between the S-2 Parking Garage and the rest of the building on all levels. The design approach is separated mixed use (S-2 separated from A-2 / A-3 / B/M) and will comply with the most restrictive requirements for the occupancy therein.

Drawing Sheets Impacted: G1.01, G1.02, G1.03, and G1.04 [center of plans and throughout], as well as respective A1.0# and A2.0# Sheets. Walls between Parking Garage and the rest of the building are clarified to have a 2-hour fire rating and doors to have a 90-minute fire rating, typically.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: The Florida Fire Prevention Code 7th Ed. (FFPC) does not provide a classification of "Separated Mixed Use". Multiple occupancies within a building are either Separated Occupancies or they are Mixed Occupancies [101:6.1.14.2.2, 6.1.14.4]. A Separated Occupancy shall be completely separated from other occupancies. This includes the separated occupancy's means of egresses [101:6.1.14.4.1]. As the occupancies in both Compartment A and Compartment B utilize Horizontal Exits to both compartments as a part of their means of egress, the most restrictive Occupancy applies throughout.

3) Section 4.8 on Sheet G0.03 references Table 28.3.2.2.3 regarding storage room hazard protection. The Table noted above is in the New Hotel Chapter oF NFPA 101. I did not see any Hotel Occupancy in this plan set.

Correct the table to be quoted.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Hotel Occupancy is not a part of the project. G0.03 has been revised and clouded to remove references to Hotel Occupancy. [Upper Center of Sheet.]

5) In Building Radio Enhancement System (BDA) See also FS633.202(18)

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 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.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: BDA testing note added to Sheet E0.00. [Center Right of Sheet.]

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: Newly added BDA Note calls out "IFC Section 510...". SJCFMO uses NFPA 1225 2022 ED.

Update the BDA Testing Note to reflect NFPA 1225 and it's requirements.

7) The Life Safety Sheets (“Means of Egress Plan”) Do not clearly show the exterior ways of the exit, exit discharge to the public way from inside the building. For example: discharge from Stair #4 and #5, How do I get to the public way? From the Tennis Shop to the Public Way and Stairs #2 and #3, Same scenario.

Provide a means of egress Sheet(s) showing the exterior routes from the exits of the building.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Sheet G1.01 [throughout] has been revised floor plan to include dashed lines and arrows to show the exterior ways of the exit, exit discharge to Public Way from inside the building. Site context, including sidewalks, hardscape, and low navigable landscape has been graphically depicted. A note describing the landscape design intent within a hatched area has been added top-left of plan.

9) Plans show 4 Levels (floors): 4 story enclosed parking garage, 3 occupied levels and two large mechanical rooms on the roof. The 2^nd Level (floor) identifies the 2^nd Level enclosed parking garage but does not identify the space between the 1^st Level and 3^rd Level. The plans appear to indicate that there are some floor areas on level 2. For example; Sheet A5.03 above the Fire Pump Room, Daycare, Trash Holding area, etc.

a) Are these spaces utilized for access to equipment (mechanical, pool, electrical, plumbing, storage, etc.?

b) How do you access these spaces?

c) Point out the areas and code references for egress allowances, exceptions.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: A more accurate description of the design intent is a 4 story parking garage, 2 occupied levels, and 2 large mechanical rooms on the roof.

To clarify, aside from the enclosed parking garage (generally the footprint of Compartment B), there is not accessible or occupiable space between the 1st level and 3rd level. This intention is illustrated on A1.02, A2.02A, and A2.02C as a diagonal hatch with the text note "SPORTS CLUB LEVEL 1 BELOW". To further clarify in response to this Review Comment 9, the same diagonal hatch and note has been applied to G1.02 [throughout plan.].

The section views on A5.03 also support this design intent. To be clear, the Fire Pump Room and the Trash Holding area are within the footprint of the garage and simply have the next level parking above it, depicted in the section views B16 and K1 as a concrete-hatched floor slab (Level 2).

Additional text notes and room tags have been added and clouded to section views clarify spaces above Level 1. As section view K7 on Sheet A5.02 illustrates, there is not an occupiable floor slab above the Childcare room until Level 3, with only a ceiling and non-occupiable mechanical space in between.

11) Sheets G1.01, G1.02, G1.03 and G1.04 provide an “Occupant Load Schedules” based on FBC. I do not see a parallel FFPC reference on these Sheets.

Provide the parallel/matching FFPC Occupant Load references.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Life Safety Sheets G1.01, G1.02, G1.03, and G1.04 have been revised to provide parallel/matching FFPC Occupant Loads, [Left and Lower Left of Sheets].

13) Plans call out “Exit Access Stair with Partial Enclosure in accordance with FFPC §8.6.8” (Sheet G1.03). See note on Sheet G1.03 and Code Summary 4.5 on Sheet G0.03.

NFPA 101:8.6.8 “Two-Story Openings with Partial Enclosure” does not apply to the Grand Stair opening as the opening spans more than two (2) adjacent stories. The Grand Stair opening spans three (3) stories in total.

Demonstrate compliance with Vertical Openings ~ 101:12.3.1.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Response to Comments 13 & 15: A 2-hour fire barrier completely separates the garage from the rest of the building. Per NFPA 101:8.2.2.2, fire barriers create separate fire compartments. Note that, the 2-hour fire barrier serves as a horizontal exit for the Assembly area on Level 3 as permitted by NFPA 101:12.2.2.5. Further commentary of the horizontal exit section states that; each area is a fire compartment independent of the other compartment. When looking at the two separate compartments, the garage fire compartment is 4 levels, while the rest of the buildings' fire compartment is 2 Levels. By creating these separate compartments, the Grand Stair opening is only spanning two adjacent stories.

As permitted by NFPA 101:12.3.1, the vertical opening is separated by a 2-hour separation on the upper level.

Drawing Sheets Impacted: G1.01, G1.02, G1.03, and G1.04 [center and throughout], as well as respective A1.0# and A2.0# Sheets. Walls between Parking Garage and the rest of the building are clarified to have a 2-hour fire rating and doors to have a 90-minute fire rating, typically.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response:

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: The RTC provided explains the separation of the Parking Garage and the remainder of the building into two separate Fire Compartments. However, this does not address the vertical openings [Grand Stair and adjacent vertical opening] meeting 101:12.3.1.

NOTE on Sheet G1.03 states; “We are regulating the Grand Stair as an Exit Access Stair…” The Grand Stair by the discerptions provided [throughout the Plan] is a convenience stair. Per 101:12.3.1(4) / 101:8.6.9.2(1) “The convenience openings shall not serve as required means of egress”. Exit Access is a portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit [101:3.3.87]. In this plan set I do not see any Exit Signage directing egress to the Grand Stair. The Vertical opening appears to meet 101:12.3.1(3) and, the Grand Stair appear to meet 101:12.3.1(4).

15) There is a vertical opening spanning from the 1^st floor to the 3^rd floor by the Grand Stair elevator. 101:12.3.1

Demonstrate how you will meet the vertical opening requirement of 101:12.3.1.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Response to Comments 13 & 15: A 2-hour fire barrier completely separates the garage from the rest of the building. Per NFPA 101:8.2.2.2, fire barriers create separate fire compartments. Note that, the 2-hour fire barrier serves as a horizontal exit for the Assembly area on Level 3 as permitted by NFPA 101:12.2.2.5. Further commentary of the horizontal exit section states that; each area is a fire compartment independent of the other compartment. When looking at the two separate compartments, the garage fire compartment is 4 levels, while the rest of the buildings' fire compartment is 2 Levels. By creating these separate compartments, the Grand Stair opening is only spanning two adjacent stories.

As permitted by NFPA 101:12.3.1, the vertical opening is separated by a 2-hour separation on the upper level.

Drawing Sheets Impacted: G1.01, G1.02, G1.03, and G1.04 [center and throughout], as well as respective A1.0# and A2.0# Sheets. Walls between Parking Garage and the rest of the building are clarified to have a 2-hour fire rating and doors to have a 90-minute fire rating, typically.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: The RTC provided explains the separation of the Parking Garage and the remainder of the building into two separate Fire Compartments. However, this does not address the vertical openings [Grand Stair and adjacent vertical opening] meeting 101:12.3.1.

NOTE on Sheet G1.03 states; “We are regulating the Grand Stair as an Exit Access Stair…” The Grand Stair by the discerptions provided [throughout the Plan] is a convenience stair. Per 101:12.3.1(4) / 101:8.6.9.2(1) “The convenience openings shall not serve as required means of egress”. Exit Access is a portion of a means of egress that leads to an exit [101:3.3.87]. In this plan set I do not see any Exit Signage directing egress to the Grand Stair. The Vertical opening appears to meet 101:12.3.1(3) and, the Grand Stair appear to meet 101:12.3.1(4).

17) GYM (OPEN PLAN): This room has something spread loosely about the room. The symbol does not appear to be anything I have seen or recognize as exercise equipment. Provide the symbols for the correct exercise equipment in their location and/or provide an occupant load based on 15. 101:6.1.14.3.2

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Plans have been revised to show the exercise equipment in their locations. Sheets G1.03, A1.03, A2.03A, and A2.03C [Equipment depicted graphically throughout plans].

19) The following rooms have the two Exits. However, the Exits do not meet the remoteness requirement of 101:7.5.1.3.1 measured from nearest edge of the exits (101:7.5.1.3):

Mind-Body Studio 118, Pilates Group 119.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Plan on Sheet G1.01 has been revised with symbols and dimensional lines to demonstrate the remoteness of the Exits for the Mind-Body Studio 118 and Pilates Group 119, which exit to the "Mind Body Sanctuary" which functions as a pre-function for the exercise spaces. [Left side of plans.]

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: The remoteness lines on the plans are drawn from center of door to center of door. The remoteness is to be measured from closest door frame edge to closest door frame edge. 101:7.5.1.3.2

Check the plans, adjust remoteness as needed.

21) Sheet A9.10 calls out doors 100, 121A, 121B, 125B, Child 130A (with remote lock and PT 302 to have card Readers or Card Readers/Electric Strike.

a) Will there be any special locking arrangements such as Access-Control, Mag-Locks, Door Hardware Release of Electrically Locked Egress Door Assemblies, Delayed-Egress of Electrical Locking Systems, Sensor-Release of Electrical Locking System, etc.? 101:7.2.1.5.6, 7.2.1.6.1.1, 7.2.1.6.2, 7.2.1.6

a) Call out the doors to receive such hardware / systems,

NOTE: I am placing a HOLD 105 Inspection for a revision to review any Access-Control, Special Locking Arrangements.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: On Sheets G1.01 [Left and Right] and G1.03 [Right], the doors with special locking arrangements have been tagged with a superscript that correspond to the note on the Door Schedule on Sheet A9.10. The MEANS OF EGRESS LEGEND [at bottom right] of Sheets G1.01, G1.02, etc. have been revised to clarify the meaning of the superscripts. To be clear, no doors will have Delayed-Egress. Pairs of doors with card readers have electric strikes. Doors include; 100 - P.T. ENTRY, 119A - PILATES GROUP, 121A - PILATES PERSONALIZED, 121B - PILATES PERSONALUIZED, 123B - MIND BODY STUDIO, 125A - SPIN, 125B - SPIN, 127A GROUP FITNESS, 130A - CHILDCARE, 302 PHYISCAL THERAPY.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: With the exception of the statement noted above regarding "No Delayed-Egress" and the doors calling out "Electric Strikes" Superscript with "CR, the remaining doors with "CR" and "RL" do not identify the type of Special Locking Arrangement as spelled out in NFPA 1014:7.2.1.5.6 [Door Hardware Release of Electrically Locked Egress Door Assemblies], 101:7.2.1.6.2 [Sensor-Release of Electrical Locking Systems].

The HOLD 105 Inspection will remain for the revision to plans to address the special locking arrangements.

23) 3^rd Floor Gym (Cardio) towards 1^st “WonDoor” looks like it will create a “Dead-end” corridor when the WonDoor is activated. 101:12.2.5.1.3

a) Demonstrate how the WonDoor will not create a Dead-end Corridor.

b) Provide the manufacturer’s specification sheets for the WonDoor.

NOTE: I am placing a HOLD 105 Inspection for a revision to review the WonDoor submittal and its connection with the Fire Alarm System.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: The WonDoor product utilizes a code-compliant, accessible push-to-open button door opener to re-open a portion of the accordion door in order for occupants to egress at the will of the occupant before automatically reclosing, functionally similar to the hold-open doors. Sheet A9.13 has been added the drawing set to include the manufacturer's specification sheets as part of permit re-submittal.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: A HOLD 105 Inspection for a revision for the installation of the WonDoor is being placed on this permit. The specialized operation and egress requirements will require a more in-depth review of the WonDoor and it's installation.

25) Stairway #1 (Rated 2 hours) does not exit to the exterior (out of the building). The Stairway exits into the open-air Paseo & Arcade corridor/egress space. Egress travel from Stairway #1, 1^st floor door to the exterior of the building is approximately 74’.

If you intend to use Stairway #1 as an exit, how will you provide continued egress protection of the Stairway to the exterior of the building?

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Response to Comments 25 & 32: NFPA 101:7.7.2 permits 50% of the required exits to discharge through areas on the level of discharge. Additionally, the 2-hour fire barrier separation is continuous to the Ground Level, including a WonDoor separating the Pasco from the Parking Garage [Center of Sheet G1.01], and therefore, Stair #1 is permitted to discharge internally (NFPA 101:7.2.4.3.3).

27) Plans call for Horizontal Exits. There are several noted on the plans. Please identify each Horizontal Exit separately, such as; Horizontal Exit #1, Horizontal Exit #2, etc.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: G1.03 has been revised to differentiate between the Horizontal Exits numerically (i.e. Horizontal Exit #2, etc.). [Throughout]

29) Risk Analysis for Mass Notification System. 101:12.3.4.5

Provide a Risk Analysis for Mass Notification for the building.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: The building has low risk of being impacted by the type of potential events outlined in NFPA 72:24.3.11.9 including geological events, biological events, accidental events, intentional events, or technological-caused events.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: The Risk Analysis is to be a separate document from the Response to Comments [NFPA 101:9.14.3. The Risk Analysis Report is to be provided by the Registered Design Professional (RDP) on letterhead including information noted in 101:9.14.3.1 and provided with a wet seal and wet signature.

31) Max travel distance exceeds 200’ (101:42.8.2.6.1):

Level #1: 1^st Floor Garage…

Level 3: GYM (Open Plan) Outdoor Terrace (248’), Pool Storage by Men’s Lockers, Whirlpool to Horizontal Exit (244’), Whirlpool to Grand Stair (224’) (not an approved exit), Parking Garage: Horizontal Exit by Pool Supplies (291’), etc.

Level 4: Mechanical Penthouse on Left of Stair #1 (244’ plus travel down and to exit discharge), Mechanical Penthouse on right of Stair #1 (more than 200’ to Stair #1 and down to exit discharge. Most of the far areas of the parking areas.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: A complete 2-hour fire barrier separation will be provided between the Garage and the rest of the building on all levels. The design approach is separated mixed use and will comply with the most restrictive requirements for the occupancy therein.

The design is being reconfigured to comply with the 200 feet travel distance in the enclosed parking garage portion on levels 1, 2, and 3. Level 4 meets the definition of an open parking garage since it is completely open on all four side and to the sky. The natural ventilation of smoke does not inhibit occupants from egressing on this level, therefore, the code allows 400 feet of travel distance.

Drawing Sheets impacted: G1.01, G1.02, G1.03, and G1.04 [center of plans and throughout], as well as respective A1.0# and 2.0# Sheets. Walls between Parking Garage and the rest of the building are clarified to have 2-hour fire rating and doors to have 90-minute fire rating, typically.

33) Horizontal Exit Fire Barrier utilizes “Fire Sprinkler Water Curtain” protected glass in a 2 Hour Fire Barrier; Horizontal Exit Fire Barrier and Grand Stair enclosure, partial Enclosure(?). The plans include doors in the 2-hour Fire Rated Barrier.

Point out / Demonstrate compliance with NFPA 13:8.15.26

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: General note 5 added to FP1.01 demonstrating FP compliance with NFPA 13.8.15.26. Note added near Col F.9 and 13 on FP1.01 and FP1.03 identifying location of the fire sprinkler curtain wall.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: Understanding that NFPA 13 is the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems [how to install them]. And, that that the Florida Fire Prevention Code [FFPC], which contains NFPA 1 and NFPA 101, is the Prescriptive and Governing Code.

Further Review of NFPA 101 Chapters; 8 [Features of Fire Protection], 12 [New Assembly], 36 [New Mercantile], 38 [New Business] and, Chapter 42 [Storage], I am not able to find where the use of Fire Sprinklers are permitted to be used as part of a Fire Barrier, Fire Wall, or other fire separation with the exception of specific use in Atriums [101:8.6.7(c)].

If you are looking to use a Life Safety Design such as the "Fire Sprinkler Water Curtain" not provided for in the Prescriptive Code [101:4.4.2], You will need to provide a Complete and Comprehensive documentation by a Fire Protection Engineer demonstrating compliance with 101:4.4.3 and Chanter 5 [Performance Based Option] of NFPA 101. [101:5.1.3]

35) Fire Pump Room does not appear to be Fire Separated from the remainder of the building. NFPA 20:4.13.1.1.2

Provide Fire Separation of the Fire Pump Room and the remainder of the building (walls/ceiling/floor).

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Walls separating the Fire Pump Room from the remainder of the building have been revised, tagged, and clouded as a 2-hour fire rated assembly that spans up to the bottom of the floor slab above, which shall also have a 2-hour fire rating. The floor is simply the slab-on-grade, with other spaces of the building below. Revised on Sheets G1.01 [Upper Left], A1.01 [Upper Left], A2.01C [Left of Center].

Fire Dampers added to Fire Pump 151 penetrations on Sheet M2.01D.

37) Emergency Lighting (EL) is not shown in some of the Rooms and areas:

Level 1: Throughout the exterior “Level Exit” (see Sheet G1.01) areas, Outside Dining by the Gourmet Shop and the exterior seating (means of egress) areas between them. 101:12.2.9. Also, No EL shown in Stairs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Large Storage Room 147B, Storage/Maintenance 149, Need in gourmet Shop behind counter area, Kitchen Men’s Restroom 115 in the back, Women’s Restroom 116, Men’s Restroom 117, Mind-Body Sanctuary 118, Group Waiting 129, MDF Room, Trash Holding 150.

Level 2:

Level 3: I do not see any EL’s in the outer spaces/outcrops of the GYM (OPEN PLAN parallel with the Open Terrace (including the Open Terrace), Physical Therapy rooms including the PT storage Room, Open Terrace by Living Room, Pool Storage by Horizontal Exit, Soiled Terry Holding, Under/in the area of the exterior pool deck (trellis area), along the glass wall of the pool area (poolside of glass) to the Pool Storage Room Men’s and women’s Locker Rooms, Shower Area closest to elevator, Men’s and women’s Spa areas.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Throughout the exterior "Level Exit" (see Sheet G1.01) Areas: Type 'Y' fixture provided over all exterior egress exits:

* Outside Dining by the Gourmet Shop and the exterior seating (means of egress) areas between them: Type 'Y' fixtures added to this area to work in conjunction with type 'LD2E' to satisfy this requirement. Refer to Sheet E3.01B

* Stairs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: Type 'A' in the stairwells is specified with integral battery refer to E0.01. Type 'Y' fixture provided at exterior exits refer to Sheets E3.01A/B.

* Large Storage Room 147B, Storage/Maintenance 149: Type 'LAE' added to these areas for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01A.

* Need in Gourmet Shop behind counter area: Four (4) type 'LD1E' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B.

* Kitchen: Kitchen provided with type 'BE', refer to Sheet E3.01B.

* Men's Restroom 115 in the back: Type 'LD1E' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B

* Women's Restroom 116: Type 'LD1E' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B

* Men's Restroom 117: Type 'LD1E' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B

* Mind-Body Sanctuary 118: two (2) type 'LF2E' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B.

* Group Waiting 129: Three (3) type 'LD1E' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B.

* MDF Room: type 'LAE' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01B.

* Trash Holding 150: two (2) type 'LAE' added to this area for compliance, refer to Sheet E3.01A/B.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: Review of the updated Emergency Lighting (EL) Sheets revealed the need for additional EL's in the following areas:

Sheet E3.01A: Open Air Arcade area.

Sheet E3.01B: Childcare 130: In the area of the rear exterior exit and in the smaller room with door 130B.

Sheet E303A: Recovery Area 314, Outdoor Terrace 304, Workout Area by outdoor Terrace 304's exit door 304, PT Ar3ea [Lower Right], Breakroom 307A.

Sheet E303B: Pool Deck (around the pool), exterior corridor from poll area to an(and past) Circulation [West Area Exit Door 326].

Sheet E3.04A & E3.04B: No EL's are shown in Mechanical Rooms 400 & 401. 

39) Gourmet Shop and Kitchen: I do not see where cooking oil (new and/or used) will be stored. If inside the building, show compliance with 1:66.19.7. If outside the building, indicate tank size (in gallons) and be prepared to submit for tank permit if over 60 gallons. Permit will need to show compliance with NFPA 1 Chapter 66 (1:66.9.19, 1:66.21 and 1:66.222) for a combustible IIIB liquid.

NOTE: The Oil storage tanks and/or oil storage system can be a deferred submittal if you desire. Please note on the plans if you plan on submitting as a deferred submittal.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: Oil storage tanks and/or oil storage system is intended to be a deferred submittal. This intention is included on G1.01 plan as a note near the Kitchen.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: A HOLD 105 (framing) inspection is being placed on this permit for a deferred submittal for the oils storage tank(s) and/or oil storage system.

41) Horizontal Exit Refuge Area: Plans call for a Horizontal Exit Refuge Area on Level 3 in the Parking Garage. There is an area marked out on the parking deck that covers several parking spaces. Furthermore, Code Summary 4.7 on Sheet G0.03 identifies the floor as an Area of Refuge and the elevators will have two-way communication per FFPC §7.2.12.1.1. The reference “FFPC §7.2.12.1.1” or, 101:7.2.12.1.1 references the two-way communication on the elevator “landing”, not in the elevator or the elevators inside required emergency communication requirement. Please note that the elevators are NOT in Compartment “B” (Refuge Area) but are located in Compartment “A”.

a) Demonstrate compliance with 101:7.2.12.1.1(1), (2) and (3),

b) Point out the locations of the two-way communication stations,

c) Provide samples of the two-way communication instructions

d) How will you provide a two-way communication station in Compartment “B” since there are no elevators/elevator landings in Compartment B?

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: On Sheet G1.03, the hatched area labeled "HORIZONTAL EXIT REFUGE AREA" is intended to provide a graphic reference for the minimum refuge area required by code, relative to the larger overall area that Compartment B provides. to clean up the graphic, the hatched area has been revised to not conflict with parking spaces.

Sheets G1.02, G1.03 and G1.04 have been revised and clouded to note the location of two-way communication stations outside of each elevator at Levels 2, 3 and 4. The corresponding text note refers to additional information added on sheet A7.11 at the bottom left of the Sheet., which outlines the 101:7.2.12.1 code requirements and provides samples of the two-way communication instructions. [Throughout Sheet, near elevator locations]

The pair of elevators nd landings adjacent to STAIR 1 are intended to be a part of Compartment B. The thick magenta dashed line which delineates the Compartments on Sheet G0.03 [Throughout plan] has been corrected. The two-way communication station is located between the two elevator doors with compliant clear floor space. G103 has been revised to note and illustrate the location.

43) I am unable to locate elevator information. 101:30.5.3, 69A-47

Please point out where it shows:

- The new elevator complies with ASME A17.1/CSA B44.  101:9.4.2.1,

- The new elevator complies with Fire Fighter recall. 101:9.4.3.1

- If the elevator is operated by solid state equipment, show where compliance with 101:9.4.5 is illustrated.

- The elevator is fitted with the “Emergency Response Region #3” Key. (NFPA 1:11.3.6, FAC 69A-47.012/69A-47.015) This key will allow the override and operation of the elevator.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: General Notes at the top-left corner of Sheets A7.01, A7.02, A7.03, A7.04, and A7.05 have been revised to clarify the necessary compliance with the codes and standards outlined in this Comment 43.

45) Sheet IA0.01 provides the Interior Finish Requirements and the Wall & Ceiling Finish Schedules based on the table as defined in the IBC Section 803.1 and 803.5.

Provide the wall, ceiling and floor finish schedule as noted in NFPA 101:12.3.3

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: The Interior Designer's (TJS) Finish Specification has been included in the resubmittal. It demonstrates compliance with NFPA 101:12.3.3.

47) As noted in Code Summary 10.5 (panic hardware requirement) on Sheet G0.03, and as this is a Mixed Occupancy, once the occupant loads have been updated verify and make changes in the plans regarding the Panic Hardware requirement.

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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: RTC: The Door Schedule on A9.10 has been revised to reflect the updated occupant loads. The column on the schedule that indicates panic hardware is 10th from the right. Revisions since initial submittal have been clouded.

Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: Reviewer's Response: After reviewing the resubmittal the following doors are in the means of egress and require panic hardware: 191 [Stair 1], 102G [Tennis Shop].

INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY: 101:8.3.2.4
Each new Fire Wall, Fire Barrier, Fire Partition, Smoke Barrier, Smoke Partition, or any other new wall required to have protected openings shall be permanently identified with signs or stenciling above any decorative ceiling and in concealed spaces, with the wording “FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIER – PROTECT ALL OPENINGS”, or similar language. Such signs or stenciling shall be 4 in. high letters, ½ in. stroke, and not more than 15 ft. on center.

INFORMATIONAL ONLY NO RESPONSE NECESSARY:
Air handlers with more than 2000 CFM are required to have duct smoke detectors. NOTE: If there is a FIRE ALARM SYSTEM in the building the duct smoke detector must also be connected to the fire alarm system. (NFPA 90A:6.4.4.2)
Where smoke detectors required by 6.4 are installed in a building not equipped with an approved fire alarm system as specified by 6.4.4.2, the following shall occur:
1. Smoke detector activation required by section 6.4 shall cause a visual signal and an audible signal at a normally occupied area.
2. Detector troubles shall be indicated visually or audibly in a normally occupied area identified as air duct

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:

- Interior wall and ceiling finish materials shall be Class A or Class B in all corridors and lobbies and shall be Class A in enclosed stairways. 101:12.3.3.2

- 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. 101:12.3.3.5.

- Interior floor finish in exit enclosures and exit access corridors and in spaces not separated from them by walls complying with 12.3.6 shall be not less than Class II.

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.

48) Tuesday, August 6, 2024 DF: New comment based on 1st Resubmittal Review: 61G15-32.004(f) provides information for a Flow Test that is dated 01/31/2023. This test date is more than one (1) year old. The test is to be conducted within one (1) year prior to the date of the EOR's signed and sealed document.

Provide an updated EOR's 61G-15-32.004 with an updated Flow Test within one (1) year.

50) Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: New comment based on review of 1st Resubmittal: I am not able to determine if the Normal Egress Lighting in the Stairways meet the 10 ft-candle along the walking surface as required by 101:7.8.1.3(1). Also, I am not abler to determine if the Emergency Lighting on all 4 levels of the Parking Garage provide 1 ft-candle along the walking surface as required by 101:7.9.2.1.1.

a) Provide Normal Egress Photometrics demonstrating compliance with 101:7.8.1.3(1) in ALL stairways AND,

b) Provide Emergency Lighting Photometrics demonstrating compliance with 101:7.9.2.1.1 on ALL 4 levels of the Parking Garage.

52)  Thursday, August 8, 2024 DF: New comment based on review of 1st Resubmittal: Door 337B [by Stair 5] opens and blocks Door 395's opening into Stair 5.

Change door #337B position / location so the door swing does not block Stair 5's opening/access.