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Construction documents - Fire protection systems

Fire Department-2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Action required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler alteration. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

Fire Department- 2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Action required: Provide shop drawings for alarm system alteration. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

Address numbers required

Fire Department-2006 IFC 505.1- Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. In Multi-tenant commercial building where tenants have multiple entrances located on different sides of the building , each door shall be addressed. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Action required: Provide addressing on the front and rear doors. Verified at inspection. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

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Fire Department- Emergency lighting is indicated as being provided in the Code Analysis, but not shown on plans. Action required: Verify location. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS RECOMMENDED IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE DOORS. tHIS WOULD ENHANCE VISIBILITY IN THE EGRESS CORRIDOR TO THE EXITS. THE USE OF AN ADDITIONAL COMBO LIGHT/EXIT SIGN WOULD BE PREFERRED OVER THE "A" DOORS

Portable fire extinguishers - general

Fire Department- 2006 IFC 906.2 - General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Action required. The minimum required is a 2A:10B:C. Verified at inspection. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

Fire Department-2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Action required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler alteration. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

Fire Department- 2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Action required: Provide shop drawings for alarm system alteration. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

Address numbers required

Fire Department-2006 IFC 505.1- Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. In Multi-tenant commercial building where tenants have multiple entrances located on different sides of the building , each door shall be addressed. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Action required: Provide addressing on the front and rear doors. Verified at inspection. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

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Fire Department- Emergency lighting is indicated as being provided in the Code Analysis, but not shown on plans. Action required: Verify location. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IS RECOMMENDED IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE DOORS. tHIS WOULD ENHANCE VISIBILITY IN THE EGRESS CORRIDOR TO THE EXITS. THE USE OF AN ADDITIONAL COMBO LIGHT/EXIT SIGN WOULD BE PREFERRED OVER THE "A" DOORS

Portable fire extinguishers - general

Fire Department- 2006 IFC 906.2 - General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Action required. The minimum required is a 2A:10B:C. Verified at inspection. ADDRESSED IN RESUB

Accessibility - Refrigerator/Freezer - General requirements

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 804.6.6 - Refrigerator/Freezer. Combination refrigerators and freezers shall have at least 50 percent of the freezer compartment shelves, including the bottom of the freezer, 54 inches maximum above the floor when the shelves are installed at the maximum heights possible in the compartment. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the space dedicated to a refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of the clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches maximum from the centerline of the dedicated space. Action required - This comment is for information purposes.

Bldg - Toilet rooms - Walls

2006 IBC 1210.2 - Walls. Walls within 2 feet of urinals and water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 4 feet above the floor, and except for structural elements, the materials used in such walls shall be of a type that is not adversely affected by moisture. Exceptions: 1. Dwelling units and sleeping units. 2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than one water closet. Accessories such as grab bars, towel bars, paper dispensers and soap dishes, provided on or within walls, shall be installed and sealed to protect structural elements from moisture. Action required - The wall elevations for the restroom shows the tile extending 3 feet above the floor at this location. Make needed corrections. Corrections have been made to the plans.

Accessibility - Refrigerator/Freezer - General requirements

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 804.6.6 - Refrigerator/Freezer. Combination refrigerators and freezers shall have at least 50 percent of the freezer compartment shelves, including the bottom of the freezer, 54 inches maximum above the floor when the shelves are installed at the maximum heights possible in the compartment. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the space dedicated to a refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of the clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches maximum from the centerline of the dedicated space. Action required - This comment is for information purposes.

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Mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans sealed by an engineer licensed in the State of Missouri have not been provided. Action required - Provide sealed plans as well as specifications for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. Additional information provided.

Accessibility - Maneuvering Clearance at Doors.

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 404.2.3 - Maneuvering Clearance at Doors. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors shall comply with Section 404.2.3 and shall include the full clear opening width of the doorway. Action required - It does not appear that the required clearance on the pull side of the restroom doors is being meet. The plans are not to scale. Make needed corrections. Corrections have been made to the plans.

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The door schedule does not indicate which doors, if any, are equiped with closures. Action required - Please provide additional information as this can effect required clearances at doors. Additional information has been added to the plans.

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Plans received March 1, 2011.

Installation acceptance testing

2006 IFC 901.5- Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. The fire code official shall be notified 48 hours before any required acceptance test. Call (816) 969-1300 to schedule a flow and alarm test.

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Verify sprinkler heads are the proper distance off the wall in first two rooms off of the lobby. Verified at inspection.

Construction documents for fire alarm systems

2006 IFC 907.1.1- Construction documents. Construction documents for fire alarm systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Construction documents shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: 1. .A floor plan which indicates the use of all rooms. 2. Locations of alarm-initiating and notification appliances. 3. Alarm control and trouble signaling equipment. 4. Annunciation. 5. Power connection. 6. Battery calculations. 7. Conductor type and sizes. 8. Voltage drop calculations. 9. Manufacturers, model numbers and listing information for equipment, devices and materials. 10. Details of ceiling height and construction. 11. The interface of fire safety control functions. Information received February 16, 2011.Wall layout barely legible.

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2006 IFC 907.10.1.1 Public and common areas. Visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in public areas and common areas. 907.10.1.2 Employee work areas. Where employee work areas have audible alarm coverage, the notification appliance circuits serving the employee work areas shall be initially designed with a minimum of 20 percent spare capacity to account for the potential of adding visible notification appliances in the future to accommodate hearing impaired employee(s). 907.10.2 Audible alarms. Audible alarm notification appliances shall be provided and sound a distinctive sound that is not to be used for any purpose other than that of a fire alarm. The audible alarm notification appliances shall provide a sound pressure level of 15 decibels (dBA) above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, in every occupied space within the building. The minimum sound pressure levels shall be: 70 dBA in occupancies in Groups R and I-1; 90 dBA in mechanical equipment rooms; and 60 dBA in other occupancies. The maximum sound pressure level for audible alarm notification appliances shall be 120 dBA at the minimum hearing distance from the audible appliance. Where the average ambient noise is greater than 105 dBA, visible alarm notification appliances shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72 and audible alarm notification appliances shall not be required. Action required: After reviewing the permit drawings , the insulation of the walls may limit the audibility of the in the rooms which will be occupied by an employee and client (public). Provide visual notification. Verified at inspection.

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2006 IFC 901.5- Installation acceptance testing. Fire detection and alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire hydrant systems, fire standpipe systems, fire pump systems, private fire service mains and all other fire protection systems and appurtenances thereto shall be subject to acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the fire code official. The fire code official shall be notified before any required acceptance testing. The fire code official shall be notified 48 hours before any required acceptance test. Call (816) 969-1300 to schedule testing before regular business hours of the neighboring businesses.

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Duct detection activation shall initiate a supervisory signal to the panel and monitoring company. It shall not activate alarm notification appliances in the building. Verified at inspection.

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

Fire Department-2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Action required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler alteration.

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

Fire Department- 2006 IFC 901.2- Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system. Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval prior to system installation. Action required: Provide shop drawings for alarm system alteration.

Address numbers required

Fire Department-2006 IFC 505.1- Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. In Multi-tenant commercial building where tenants have multiple entrances located on different sides of the building , each door shall be addressed. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Action required: Provide addressing on the front and rear doors. Verified at inspection.

Misc

Fire Department- Emergency lighting is indicated as being provided in the Code Analysis, but not shown on plans. Action required: Verify location.

Portable fire extinguishers - general

Fire Department- 2006 IFC 906.2 - General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Action required. The minimum required is a 2A:10B:C. Verified at inspection.

Bldg - Toilet rooms - Walls

2006 IBC 1210.2 - Walls. Walls within 2 feet of urinals and water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 4 feet above the floor, and except for structural elements, the materials used in such walls shall be of a type that is not adversely affected by moisture. Exceptions: 1. Dwelling units and sleeping units. 2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than one water closet. Accessories such as grab bars, towel bars, paper dispensers and soap dishes, provided on or within walls, shall be installed and sealed to protect structural elements from moisture. Action required - The wall elevations for the restroom shows the tile extending 3 feet above the floor at this location. Make needed corrections.

Accessibility - Refrigerator/Freezer - General requirements

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 804.6.6 - Refrigerator/Freezer. Combination refrigerators and freezers shall have at least 50 percent of the freezer compartment shelves, including the bottom of the freezer, 54 inches maximum above the floor when the shelves are installed at the maximum heights possible in the compartment. A clear floor space, positioned for a parallel approach to the space dedicated to a refrigerator/freezer, shall be provided. The centerline of the clear floor space shall be offset 24 inches maximum from the centerline of the dedicated space. Action required - This comment is for information purposes.

Misc

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans sealed by an engineer licensed in the State of Missouri have not been provided. Action required - Provide sealed plans as well as specifications for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.

Accessibility - Maneuvering Clearance at Doors.

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 404.2.3 - Maneuvering Clearance at Doors. Minimum maneuvering clearances at doors shall comply with Section 404.2.3 and shall include the full clear opening width of the doorway. Action required - It does not appear that the required clearance on the pull side of the restroom doors is being meet. The plans are not to scale. Make needed corrections.

Misc

The door schedule does not indicate which doors, if any, are equiped with closures. Action required - Please provide additional information as this can effect required clearances at doors.