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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. ACTION REQUIRED: CALL 969-1300 FOR ALARM TESTING PRIOR TO FINAL

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2006 IFC 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. ACTION REQUIRED: IF HVAC IS OVER 2000 CFM IT SHALL HAVE DUCT DETECTION ON THE RETURN AIR SUPPLY

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FIRE DEPT. The outside horn strobe shall activate on sprinkler waterflow only

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FIRE DEPT. Recommendation- Suggest using heat detector instead of smoke detector in the engine room, or the use of IR flame detection only

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FIRE DEPT- ASSDS shall only transmit an alarm condition to the FACP in alarm mode

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FIRE DEPT- Need to provide smoke detection over FACP

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I am unable to locate any details on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work to be performed. Action required - Provide details and specs on the alterations to the m/e/p systems. Additional information provided on the plans.

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Sheet G-002 shows details for repairing and penetrations of fire-resistive assemblies but I am unable to locate on the plans where these situations exist. Action required - Provide additional information.

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. Action required: Provide shop drawings for review and approval.

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2006 IFC 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). Action required: Shop drawings shall include the additional capacity. Action required: Add the additional RESOLVED ON RESUBMITTAL

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2006 IFC 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Action required: Duct detectors shall be supervisory signals; shuting done assiciated AHU, and shall not activate building horn/strobes. RESOLVED ON RESUBMITTAL

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The exterior sprinkler alarm shall be a weatherproof horn strobe. RESOLVED ON RESUBMITTAL

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2006 IFC 608.5.1 Nonrecombinant battery neutralization. For battery systems containing lead-acid, nickel-cadmium or other types of batteries with free-flowing electrolyte, the method and materials shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead-acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0. Action required: Provide the required neutralization. RESUBMITTAL LETTER ADDRESSED THIS, RESOLVED

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608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies, shall comply with this section and Table 608.1. Action required: Indicate if there will be a change in the current type or method of storage other than containment. RESUBMITTAL LETTER ACKNOWLEDGED THIS, RESOLVED

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. Action required: Call (816) 969-1300 to schedule a test and 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. Action required: Provide shop drawings for review and approval.

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2006 IFC 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). Action required: Shop drawings shall include the additional capacity. Action required: Add the additional

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2006 IFC 907.12 Duct smoke detectors. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building’s fire alarm control panel when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. Action required: Duct detectors shall be supervisory signals; shuting done assiciated AHU, and shall not activate building horn/strobes.

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The exterior sprinkler alarm shall be a weatherproof horn strobe.

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2006 IFC 608.5.1 Nonrecombinant battery neutralization. For battery systems containing lead-acid, nickel-cadmium or other types of batteries with free-flowing electrolyte, the method and materials shall be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead-acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0. Action required: Provide the required neutralization.

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608.1 Scope. Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies, shall comply with this section and Table 608.1. Action required: Indicate if there will be a change in the current type or method of storage other than containment.

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. Action required: Call (816) 969-1300 to schedule a test and inspection.

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I am unable to locate any details on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing work to be performed. Action required - Provide details and specs on the alterations to the m/e/p systems.

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Sheet G-002 shows details for repairing and penetrations of fire-resistive assemblies but I am unable to locate on the plans where these situations exist. Action required - Provide additional information.