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.

2) Does the floor/ceiling between the 1st and second floors hold a rating?   A 1 hour rating is required or the 2nd floor will also be classified as multiple mixed educational and assembly.  NFPA 101:6.1.14.4.1.

If the floor holds a rating, indicate it on the plans.  At that point the second floor would only be classified as educational. 

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "The floor provides a 1 hour rating.  See calculations provided on A-010.2, bottom right of page, demonstrating compliance."

4) 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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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Acknowledged, see Note #2, bottom right corner of A-010.1, requiring testing.  This note was provided on our original submittal and is not clouded."

6) No exit signage indicated from the chapel on the electrical plans.  NFPA 101:7.10.1.2.2.

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Sheet E1.01.a updated to provide exit signs in the chapel."

8) The occupant load factor indicated for the gymnasium is 50sf/person.  This factor is for exercise rooms with equipment.  The appropriate factor for this space is 15 which is for exercise rooms without equipment.  Make the necessary changes to the LS plan and calculations.   NFPA 101:7.3.1.2.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Sheets A-010.1 & A010.2 updated." 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- 15 and 7 factor calculations provided.

10) What will be stored in storage X6?  NFPA 101:12.3.2.1.2 

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Room will house sporting equipment such as basketballs, scorer's table, volleyball nets, and other miscellaneous PE equipment similar to these described.  Similar note added to A-010.1." 

12) Demonstrate that the 4" sphere requirement is met on detail 2/A-800 per NFPA 101:12.4.11.3.7.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Detail 2 on A-800 revised to show compliance."

14) The cafeteria appears to be a multipurpose room based on the adjacent storage room.  Provide occupant load calculations for concentrated use as well (7 factor) in addition to the 15 factor provided.  NFPA 101:7.3.1.2

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Per our discussion, Cafeteria intended only for eating and can remain 1:15."

16) A risk analysis in accordance with 9.14 must be performed to determine if a mass notification system is required.  NFPA 101:12.3.4.5, 14.3.4.5.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "A risk analysis has been performed and has been attached to this resubmittal." 

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- A very nice risk analysis provided digitally signed and sealed by Hamid Bahadori PE.  The analysis indicates that the already proposed voice evacuation fire alarm system is sufficient to convey messages to the building occupants during non fire emergencies.  It also indicates additional remote microphone stations would increase access to the system by providing additional remote microphone stations in administrative office areas on each floor.  This will be verified during fire alarm shop drawing submittal. 

The only issue with the report is that it is digitally signed and sealed.  Per Florida Administrative Code 61G15-23, the acceptable seals are Wet Seals, Embossing Seals, or digitally created seals which must be physically signed (61G15-23.003). I have no way to  verify the authenticity of digitally sealed plans.  (FAC 61G15-23.004)

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Monday, July 13, 2026 PJW Update- I am signing this comment off and placing a hold at framing (105) to address this.  This is by direction of Fire Marshal Dowling.    

18) Provide a scaled and dimensioned seating layout/details for the chapel seating demonstrating compliance with NFPA 101:12.2.5.7, 12.2.5.8. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Seating layout provided on A-010.1 and A101.1A.  Dimensions provided on A-010.1."   

20) Doors 157 (Chapel) are not indicated to serve as egress from the chapel by either the LS plan or the exit signage on the electrical lighting plan.  Doors X15A and X157B are not sufficient on their own to support the indicated occupant load. (The doors support 342 persons, the occupant for the space is 489).  Ensure sufficient marked egress is provided. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Exit signs added to sheet E-101.1a.  Additional exit path added to A-010.1 for reference.   

22) Handrails are required for the chapel platform steps per NFPA 101:7.2.2.4.1.1 and 12.2.2.3.1(3).  Add handrails with details to the plans or cite applicable exemption. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Single handrail provided at each platform stair in compliance with 12.2.2.3.1(3). See updated sheets A-010.1&A-101.1.a.  

24) Corridor C1.6 is a 37' dead end corridor from the gymnasium side.  NFPA 101:12.2.5.3, 20' is the maximum permitted. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Corridor C1.6 reduced to 19'11".  See revised sheet A-010.1."

26) It appears that doors with electric panic hardware also have electric strikes.   Electric strikes can be used with standard mechanical hardware.  Please clarify. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Per our telephone conversation, refer to notes 6 and 6a-6f on sheet A601."

Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- "Sensor Release of electrical locking systems" in accordance with NFPA101:14.2.2.2.3.2 and 7.2.1.6.1 are being installed.  Provide documentation that all hardware is listed in accordance with UL294. 

Thursday, July 9, 2026 Reviewer Update- The VonDuprin 9947EL indicated below in comment 42 does meet the UL294 requirement if purchased that way.  This will be verified at final, maintain all documentation on site.

28) The center of corridor C1.2 between classroom wings (near restrooms, clinic etc.) do not hold the P5s-4.875 (smoke partition) rating as do the remainder of the corridor.  The center portion is part of the egress corridor and must be protected by smoke partition per NFPA 101:14.3.6(2)(a), 7.5.1.1.1.  Currently that area is indicated as P2-4875 (acoustical partition).  Walls included- Conference 107, CRT office, unisex 103, unisex 101A, Clinic 101, Art 109, Studio 110B, Sound 1109, OFC 114, OFC 121, and Clos 100C.   

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Please see revised to be reclassified as a smoke partition.  Refer to revised sheet A-101.1.a. 

30) Corridor C1.5 walls must be smoke partitions per NFPA 101:14.3.6(2)(a), 7.5.1.1.1.  To achieve this per this section, girls locker 140, and boys locker 146 cannot have open entries as indicated.   They must be provided with opening protectives per NFPA 101:8.4.3 as referenced by 14.3.6(2)(a).  Girls restroom 142 and boys restroom 144 can be open to the corridor as indicated however they must be separated from the locker rooms per NFPA 101:14.3.6(5)(B).  Indicate this on the plans. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Lockers revised to be enclosed by smoke partitions.  See revised sheet A-101.1.a.

32) Stair 1 wall is indicated as 1f(2.1) and 1f(3.5) which does not indicate the 1 hour rating required by NFPA 101:7.2.2.5.1.1, 7.1.3.2.  This applies to all stairs.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "The 1 hour rating is provided by concrete tilt panels.  The 7 1/4" and/or 9 1/4" thickness of the concrete tilt panels exceed the minimum required thickness shown on Table T722.2.1.1.  The life safety plans have been updated to show the rating pattern over the concrete tilt panels." 

34) Storage 234 and Storage 233 must be separated from corridor C2.4 by smoke partition.  NFPA 101:14.3.6(2)(A)

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Sheet A-102.1.a revised to show walls separated from corridor with a smoke partition."

36) Identify the school grade level for all classrooms.  There are limitations on location per NFPA 101:14.2.1.2 and 14.2.1.4. 

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Grades are indicated on the Life Safety Plans, sheets A-010.1 & A-010.2.  Refer to the classroom room labels, grades are indicated immediately below the room number."

Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- The grades indicated meet the requirements of the above section.   Please confirm that the central hub of classrooms on the 2nd floor (Art, Science, and Specialties x4) will not be utilized for the younger grades. 

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Monday, July 13, 2026 PJW Update- I am signing this comment off and placing a hold at framing (105) to address this.  This is by direction of Fire Marshal Dowling.    

38) The following doors are located or should be located in smoke partitions.  Reflect the smoke rating on the door schedule.  NFPA 101:14.3.6(2)(A). 

100B.2, 136, 114, 116, 118, 110, 109, 117, 119, 121, 100C, 123, 200, 233, 234, 211 and 209.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "The door schedule is updated accordingly on sheet A-601"

40) The exterior building wall within 10' of the stairwells must be 1 hour rated with appropriate opening protectives per NFPA 101:7.2.2.5.2. See A.7.2.2.5.2(b) for clarity.  Demonstrate the 10' wall ratings on the plans and the following window locations.  Classroom 145, Classroom 138, Classroom 136, Classroom 230, Classroom 232, Classroom 229 and Classroom 231.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "The windows have been removed and relocated 10' or beyond.  Please refer to revised sheets A-100.1, A-100.2 and A-201.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- Demonstrate that the exterior building wall holds the 1 hour rating per the above sections. 

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Monday, July 13, 2026 PJW Update- I am signing this comment off and placing a hold at framing (105) to address this.  This is by direction of Fire Marshal Dowling.   

42) Clarify from the manufacturer whether or not the Von Duprin 9947EL functions solely mechanically for egress whereas failure of the electronics would still allow unhindered mechanical egress.  If not it must listed in accordance with UL294 as required by NFPA 101:7.2.1.6.3.1.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Failure of electronics would still allow unhindered mechanical egress." 

44) A-010.2 indicates by note that the duct shafts are not rated.  This appears to conflict with NFPA 101:8.6.4.  Clarify.

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Thursday, July 9, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Per of telephone conversation, ducts are not shafts.  They are chases.  Fire dampers are provided at the second floor level to comply.  This not was previously provided on the second floor life safety plan, and the dampers were indicated on the mechanical drawings originally."

46) Is explosion relief being provided for the kiln?  If not demonstrate exemption.  NFPA 86:5.3

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "Not required as an electric kiln."

Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- Based on NFPA 86:5.3, Explosion relief is also required in electric furnaces that contain flammable liquids, gases, or combustible dusts.  Please confirm whether or not the kiln will contain these materials per this section. 

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Monday, July 13, 2026 PJW Update- I am signing this comment off and placing a hold at framing (105) to address this.  This is by direction of Fire Marshal Dowling.    

48) Identify the location of the emergency switch per NFPA 86:8.2.8

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "E301.1- Added switching to kiln room enlargement and callout to kiln exhaust fan control detail for further clarity."

Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response-  I do not see any indication or callout for the emergency switch on sheet E301.1.  Please  label or clarify location.  

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Monday, July 13, 2026 PJW Update- I am signing this comment off and placing a hold at framing (105) to address this.  This is by direction of Fire Marshal Dowling.   

50) Sheets E701/3 details 4 and 5 as well as the low voltage plans show several special locking arrangement hardware (sensor release etc.) that the architectural plans do not.  Ensure that the architectural plans, door schedule etc. reflect all locking arrangements so they match the electrical plans.   It would also be helpful overlay any proposed special locks on the life safety plan. Ensure that the door schedule clearly reflects and explains how each locking arrangement will work and whether it is classified as delayed egress or sensor release as permitted by NFPA 101:14.2.2.2.3. 

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "As discussed on the phone, refer to notes 6 and 6a-6f for compliance." 

52) Provide emergency light photometrics for the following locations as emergency light coverage appears like it is missing or inadequate: Art room 109, waiting 100, all stairs, cafeteria 148, serving line 152, gym 154, waiting 200, waiting 100, and files 210.  NFPA 101:7.9.2.1.1. 

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "See revised lighting plans for improved emergency lighting."

54) There are transfer openings and ducts penetrating all 3 stair enclosures.  This is not permitted by NFPA 101:7.1.3.2.1(9). 

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "The transfer openings and ductwork are to provide positive pressurization of the stairwells.  This is permitted by section (10e).  Openings are protected with Fire Dampers as indicated on the plans with "FD" notation."

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW Reviewer Response- Understood, NFPA 101:7.1.3.2.1(9)(e) is the section that applies. 

56) The chapel HVAC is not designed yet.  This must be provided prior to plan approval. 

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, Chapel HVAC provided on revised set, refer to revised sheets M-102.1.a and M-102.1.bh."

58) Air transfer openings at storage 234 and 233 must be provided with smoke dampers per NFPA 101:14.3.6(2)(A), 8.4.6.  This is per comment 17 which requires the rating.   

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Friday, July 10, 2026 PJW- Per RTC, "smoke dampers are now provided; see revised sheet M-102.1.a."

60) Informational Comment

No grease producing cooking equipment is indicated in the kitchen or concession stand.  Only warming ovens in the kitchen. 

62) Informational Comment

The fire alarm plans submitted have not been reviewed and will require a separate deferred submittal for fire alarm permit.