Lee's Summit

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Codes Administration- No merchandise, stock, interior furnishings or supplies shall be placed in this facility without approval from the City of Lee's Summit.

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Codes Administration- Erosion control shall be provided in conformance with Article VIII, Section VIII(c) & (d) and details 48 and 48A of the City of Lee's Summit Design and Construction Manual. Erosion control devices shall be installed and maintained during all phases of the construction process. Failure to provide or maintain erosion control may result in an issuance of a stop work order which is authorized by Article I, Section XXIV.

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Codes Administration- Each structure shall have the address of that structure visibly posted on the jobsite throughout the construction process.

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Codes Administration- A completed License Tax application must be submitted to the City of Lee's Summit and any applicable License Tax paid prior to issuing a building permit.

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Codes Administration - Each layer of fire-resistive assemblies shall be inspected and approved prior to the application of additional layers or finishes. All firestopping of penetrations and required dampers shall be inspected and approved prior to concealing.

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Codes Administration - It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in any business or manufacturing within the City without first having obtained a license therefor, paying the license fee, and registering the business or manufacturer with the Director of Finance or the Director's representative. (Lee's Summit Code of Ordinances, Section 28-24.) It is the general contractors responsiblity to make sure that all the trades on their project are licensed with the City of Lee's Summit.

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Codes Administration- The engineer or architect in responsible charge of the structural design work shall include in the construction documents the special inspections required by UBC section 306 and other structural inspections required by the engineer or architect. (UBC Section 302.(c))

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Codes Administration- It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notifiy the Building Inspections Division that such work is ready for inspection. (UBC Section 305.(c))

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Codes Administration- Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed, or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 305.(d).)

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Codes Administration- A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. ( UBC Section 305.(g))

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Codes Administration- A reinspection fee may be assessed if an approved set of plans are not readily available to the inspector and the permit card is not posted at the time of the inspection. (UBC Section 305.(g))

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Codes Administration- The special inspector shall observe the work assigned for conformance, shall furnish inspection reports to the Codes Administration Department and the engineer or architect of record and shall submit a final signed report stating whether the work requiring special inspection was in conformance with the approved plans and applicable sections of this code. The final report shall be submitted prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. (UBC Section 306.(c))

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Codes Administration- Walls of corridors serving a Group R, Division 1 or Group I Occupancy having an occupant load of ten or more and walls of corridors serving other occupancies having an occupant load of 30 or more shall be of not less than one hour fire-resistive construction and the ceilings shall not be less than that required for one-hour fire resistive floor or roof system. (UBC Section 3305.(g))

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Codes Administration- The rise of every step in a stairway shall not be less than four inches or greater than seven inches. The run shall not be less than 11 inches as measured horizontally between the vertical plane of the furthermost projection of adjacent treads. The largest tread run within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. (UBC Section 3306.(c))

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Codes Administration- Openings into exit enclosures other than permitted exterior openings shall be limited to those necessary for exiting from a normally occupied space into the enclosure and exiting from the enclosure. Other penetrations into and opening through the exit enclosure are prohibited except for ductwork and equipment necessary for independent stair pressurization, sprinkler piping, standpipes and electrical conduit serving the stairway and terminating in a listed box not exceeding 16 square inches in area. Penetrations and communicating openings between adjacent exit enclosures are not permitted regardless of whether the opening is protected. All exit doors in an exit enclosure shall be protected by a fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than one hour where one-hour shaft construction is permitted and one and one-half hours where two-hour shaft construction is required. Doors shall be maintained self-closing or shall be automatic closing by actuation of a smoke detector as provided for in Section 4306(b). The maximum transmitted temperature end point shall not exceed 450 degrees Fahrenheit above ambient at the end of 30 minutes of the fire exposure specified in U.B.C. Standard No. 43-2. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 3309(c).)

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Water Utilities - The backflow preventer for the domestic water service must be a minimum of 12" from floor and no more then 3' from floor. Backflow device also must be test before CO.

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Water Utilities - The domestic water service to the building is depicted to be using a 5/8" x 3/4" meter service by Hamilton, Sterett and Dooley. The architect depicts the water service to be 2". Please verify size of meter and water service lines.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - Revised elevations indicating the location of the roof mounted equipment shall be submitted. The elevations shall show dash in the mechanical units and the roof line. All roof top units shall be screened from view from the street and residential areas.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - Approval of the site plan shall not constitute approval of any signs shown on the site plan or building elevations.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - All landscaping, as shown on the approved plans, shall be installed by November 30, 2000 or prior to the receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - A sidewalk is required along Jefferson Street.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - A 100% opaque screen shall be provided along the rear, north and south property lines.

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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT - Permit cannot be issued until the necessary recorded copies (1 mylar and 2 paper copies) of Jefferson Commons, Lot 1 plat has been returned to Planning and Devlopment prior to issuance of building permit.

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Codes Administration - This plan review is based on a Type III-N construction. Not the Type III-1hr shown on the cover sheet. Per conversation with Skip Hirst.

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Codes Administration - Provide one (1) copy of the soils report sealed by an engineer licensed in the state of Missouri.

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Codes Administration - Provide one (1) copy of the structural calculations sealed by an engineer licensed in the state of Missouri.

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Codes Administration - Provide two copies of the steel package to the City for review and approval.

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Codes Administration - All dampers shall be installed per the manufactures UL approved specifications. The manufactures installation details shall be provided to the inspector at the time of inspection of the dampers.

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Codes Administration - Provide the manufactures information sheets on the elevator.

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Codes Administration - Elevators shall be inspected by a certified elevator inspector. A representative of the Codes Administration Department shall be present for the inspection.

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Codes Administration - The restrooms will not be located within the rated exit corridor. (Per conversations with Skip Hirst.)

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Codes Administration - The purpose of the rated exit corridor is to provide a means of exiting that is seperated from the rest of the structure by a rated assembly. Rooms 004, 013, 014, 103 and 204 shall not be located with the corridor. If a fire were to occure within these rooms the corridor would not be protected.

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Codes Administration - The areas of refuge located in the first floor corridor shall be located within the listed assembly. Wall type A can not be used unless information is provided showing it to be a listed UL assembly.

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Codes Administration - Each area for evacuation assestance shall be identified by a sign which states AREA FOR EVACUATION ASSISTANCE and the international symbol of accessibility. The sign shall be illuminated when exit sign illumination is required. In each area for evacuation assistance, instructions on the use of the area under emergency conditions shall be posted adjoining the two-way communication system. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 3104.b.5.)

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Codes Administration - Shafts (hoistways) housing elevators extending through more than two floor levels shall be vented to the outside. The area of the vent shall not be less than 3 1/2 percent of the elevator shaft, provided a minimum of 3 square feet per elevator is provided. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 5104.)

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Codes Administration - Except at the main entrance level, an approved pictorial sign of a standardized design shall be posted adjacent to each elevator call station which will indicate that, in case of fire, the elevator will not operate and that exit stairways should be used. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 5103.f.)

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Codes Administration - The ceiling of the elevator shaft is not required to a rated assembly do to the type of construction and the shaft walls extending to the roof deck. But, if any structural roof beams or main suports pass through the shaft they will have protected by a one-houre fire-rated assembly.

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Codes Administration - An approved vapor barrier shall be installed between the brick veneer and the structure.

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Codes Administration - The spacing on the spindals on the gaurdrails on bothe the balconies and the stairs shall be spaced so that a 6" sphere can not pass through.

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Codes Administration- The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall be placed not less than 34 inches or more than 38 inches above the nosing of treads and landings. Handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs and, except for private stairways, at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair not less than 6 inches beyond the top riser or less than 6 inches beyond the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel post or safety terminals. (UBC Section 3306.(i))

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Codes Administration - Door ratings is listed twice on the door schedule located on sheet A6.1. I assume that the second door rating column is for frame listing. If this is correct please make the necessary change.

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Codes Administration - The following doors are not shown on the door schedule. 014, 209, 210

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Codes Administration - The following doors are required to be rated and are not shown as such on the door schedule. 006, 007, 013, 014, 103, 104, 105, 106, 201, 203, 204, 203, 207, 208

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Codes Administration - The following doors are shown to be rated on the door schedule and are not required to be. 003, 009

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Codes Administration - Door 207 is shown twice on sheet A1.3. I assume that the door to the balcony is door 209. Please make necessary corrections.

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Codes Administration - Exit doors shall be of the pivoted or side-hinged swinging type. Exit doors shall swing in the direction of exit travel when serving any hazardous area or when serving an occupant load of 50 or more. (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 3304.b.)

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Codes Administration - Clarify the door types of doors 105, 106 and 110 on the door schedule.

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Codes Administration - Door type 4 is used twice under door types on sheet A6.1.

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Codes Administration - Door 012, to the sprinkler closet, shall be relocated away from the swing of door 004.

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Codes Administration - Glass located in doors shall meet the requirements of Chapter 54.

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Codes Administration - Elevators opening into a corridor serving a Group R, Division 1 or Group I Occupancy having an occupant load of 10 or more, or a corridor serving other occupancies having an occupant load of 30 or more shall be provided with an elevator lobby at each floor containing such a corridor. The lobby shall completely separate the elevators from the corridor by construction conforming to Section 3305 (g) and all openings into the lobby wall contiguous with the corridor shall be protected as required by Section 3305 (h). (1991 Uniform Building Code, Section 3305.j.)

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Fire Department- Per contact with Kevin Sterret on 3/24/00, the fire hydrant depicted on the site plan shall be moved north into the island to allow better access and keep hydrant from being obstructed by parked vehicles.

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Fire Department- Provide "Knox Box Entry System". When access to or within a structure or an area is unduly difficult because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or firefighting purposes, the chief is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an accessible location. The key box shall be a type approved by the chief and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the chief. A key box is required on the first floor near the elevator and shall be of such a size that the elevator keys will fit inside. (UFC 10.302)

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Fire Department- In addition to the sprinkler system alarm bell depicted on page E2 of the plans, a strobe light shall be installed above the bell. The strobe light shall operate in conjunction with the bell in the event of water flow in the sprinkler system equal to or greater than that of one sprinkler head.

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Codes Administration - UL design number U914 requires the wallboard to go the full height of the wall. The details on sheets A4.1 and A4.2 do not show the the gypsum running the entire height.

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Codes Administration - Corridors shall not be used to convey air to or from rooms if the corridor is required to be of fire-resistive construction by Secftion 3305 of the Building Code. (1991 Uniform Mechanical Code, Section 1002(a).)

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Codes Administration - Fire/smoke dampers are required at the corridor walls on the restroom supplies.

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Codes Administration - The restroom exhaust shaft is not shown on the 1st floor architectural plans. The shaft shall be constructed as required in Chapter 17 of the 1991 Uniform Building Code.

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Codes Administration - The exit signs located in the stair enclosures shall be located so that they are visable from both the lower and first floor landings.

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Codes Administration - Provide the fresh air calculations based on the occupant load.

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Codes Administration - Add exit signs in the corridor that runs from one side of the building to the other on the lower and first levels. These signs shall indicate the grade level exit.

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Codes Administration - An emergency light was left out in the corridor of the first floor.

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PW - Provide documentation for the grading easement to be acquired as shown on the plans.

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PW - Provide detail sheet as received with the February 1, 2000 submittal to Public Works.

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PW - Provide 3 sets of the civil site plans to Public Works Engineering upon approval.

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Codes Administration - Door 013 is shown twice on sheet A1.1.

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Codes Administration - Sheets A1.1. A1.2 and A1.3 shows that the doors from the corridors to the lease spaces have sidelights which would be a type 2 door as shown on Sheet A6.1. The door schedule shows that these doors are type 3 doors.

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Fire Department- Fire-protection equipment and fire hydrants shall be clearly identified in a manner approved by the chief to prevent obstruction by parking and other obstructions. (UFC Section 10.105b)

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Fire Department- Parking lots and fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. (UFC Section 10.204.(b))

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Fire Department- Approved numbers or address shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background. (UFC Section 10.301.(a))

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Fire Department- When fire protection, including fire apparatus access roads and water supplies for fire protection, is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. UFC 10.502

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Fire Department- The duct detectors when activated shall be received at the panel and alarm company as a trouble alarm. (UFC Section 10.503.)

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Fire Department- A set of sprinkler plans and specifications bearing a State of Missouri licensed engineers seal, shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to construction (system modification). (1991 Uniform Fire Code, Section 10.503)

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Fire Department- Fire alarm systems; fire hydrant systems; fire-extinguishing systems, including automatic sprinklers and wet and dry standpipes; halon systems and other automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall meet the approval of the fire department as to installation and locations and shall be subject to acceptance testing and such periodic testing as required by the chief. NOTE: Acceptance testing may scheduled at least 48 hours in advance by calling 969-7343. UFC 10.503

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Fire Department- Portable fire extiguishers shall be installed in occupancies and locations as set forth in the Uniform Fire Code Standards and as required by the Chief. Extinguishers shall be mounted in a conspicuous place with travel distance between any point in the building and extinguisher not to exceed 75 feet. Extinguishers shall be a minimum of 2A-10BC (5 lb.). (UFC Section 10.505.(a))

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Fire Department- All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised when the number of sprinkler heads are one-hundred or more. Valve supervision and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or proprietary supervising station as defined by national standards. UFC 10.508

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Fire Department- Exit doors shall be operable from the inside without the use of a key or any special knowledge. Exit doors shall not be locked, chained, barred, latched or otherwise rendered unusable. All locking devices shall be of an approved type. (UFC Section 12.106.(c))

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Codes Administration- Materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed rating of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with the test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, U.B.C. Standard No. 42-1. 1991 Uniform Mechanical Code Section 1002.b.