Lee's Summit

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. Plans recieved August 4, 2011.

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New appliances shall be conected to and compatible with the existing fire alarm control panel.

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Smoke detection shall be used in place of heat detection unless ambient conditions prohibit their use. Action required: Replace heat detection in the mechanical room with a smoke detector. Verified at inspection.

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 an alarm test.

Bldg - Occupant load calculations - Areas without fixed seats

2006 IBC 1004.1.1 - Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1. For areas with out fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than that number determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area factor assigned to the occupancy as set forth in Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use is not listed in Table 1004.1.1, the building official shall establish a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use. Action required - Provide the occupant load calculations for each of the rooms/spaces. We will be looking at the highest possible occupant load of each space. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - This will be verified on inspection.

Bldg - Posting of occupant load

2006 IBC 1004.3 - Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Action required - This will be verified on inspection.

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The construction type indicate is Type V-B but the original building and subsiquent permits list the contruction type as Type II-B. Action required - Make needed corrections to the stated construction type and details for the stair and landing and corridor ceiling. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per resubmittal

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No detail is provided for the handrails being installed. Action required - Provide additional information. Provide specific information on the height, graspability, extensions and installation.

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The plans indicate that a chair lift is to be installed but information on the lift being installed has not provided. Action required - Provide specifications from the manufacture on the lift to be installed. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - The information provided on the lift indicates that it is for residential use. I went to the website indicated on the information provided and I couldn't find this model of lift. Please provide information on the lift to be installed showing that it meets the requirements of ASME A 18.1 as required by Section 1109.7 of the 2006 IBC. This information shall be provided prior to approval and installation of the lift.

Bldg - Accessibility - Drinking fountains minimum number

2006 IBC 1109.5.1 - Minimum number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and one drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for standing persons. Action required - This code section does not allow for the installation of a single drinking fountain unless it meets both height requirements. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per the revised plans, this is now labeled a water cooler which I assume is a bottled water system. This will be verified on inspection.

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The floor plan on sheet TF-2 does not provide the proposed uses of the new spaces created by the new corridor. Action required - Provide additional information on the plans. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Additional information provided on the plans.

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Sheet TF-2 shows three different wall types but the floor plans do not clearly indicate which wall type each wall is. Action required - Provide additional information on the plans.

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The door schedule does not indicate the specific hardware to be installed on each of the doors. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Additional information provided.

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The plumbing fixture schedule has fixtures on it that are not a part of it and the plumbing layout is mislabled. It indicates that a water closet is to be installed next to F-1 and that the drinking fountain is a lav. Action required - Make all needed corrections to the plumbing fixture table and plumbing layout. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per resubmittal.

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The Plumbing General Notes and Misc. Plumbing Notes call specify different materials for the waste and vent piping. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per resubmittal.

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The plumbing fixture schedule calls for a 10-gallon electric water heater and the mechanical plans indicate a much larger gas unit. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Corrected

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Mechanical unit F-1 is shown to be hung from the structure above. The plans do not indicate how it is to be attached or what it is to be hung from. Also, the plans do not provide any information indicating that the structure is capable of supporting the weight or what alterations to the structure are required. Action required - Provide additional information including information from a structural engineer indicating that either the structure is capable of supporting the weight or what alterations are required. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per resubmittal.

Screening - Ground mounted equipment

Planning and Development - Ground mounted equipment - Ground mounted equipment shall be totally screened from view by landscaping or masonry wall up to a height of the units to be screened. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met. Obtain approval from Planning and Development. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per resubmittal.

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Details for the protection of the penetrations of the rated assemblies has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Per resubmittal.

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Information on the materials to be used and how they are to be installed for the electrical work has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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 - The required clear space on the restroom side of the doors is not provided. Make needed corrections.

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The plans do not indicate any alterations to the electrical or mechanical systems do to the alterations to the existing space. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn July 22, 2011 - Additional information has not been provided. No work shall be performed in this area unless additional information is provided.

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The floor plans on Sheet TF-2 shows a wall and door on the east end of the corridor. Action required - Make needed corrections.

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The plans do not indicate how the ceiling over the corridor in the new space is to terminate. Protection to the roof deck will need to be provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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Framing details for the door door openings has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

Bldg - Corridors - Construction

2006 IBC 1017.1 - Construction. Corridors shall be fire-resistance rated in accordance with Table 1017.1. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for fire partitions. Protection of the new corridor in the existing space is not indicated.

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. Action required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler alterations.

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 alarm system alterations.

Misc

703.2.1 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high to read as follows: 1. For doors designed to be kept normally open: FIRE DOOR—DO NOT BLOCK. 2. For doors designed to be kept normally closed: FIRE DOOR—KEEP CLOSED. Action required: Provide signage or approved hold open devices (door release service). Plans show signage and mention release service. Provide plans (alarm) for release service.

Address numbers required

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: The new spaces of the church shall have the same number of the existing church. Verified at inspection.

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Indicate the occupant load of each of the news spaces created based on use and IFC Table 1004.1.1. 07/25/2011- Provide information.

IFGC - Inspection, testing and maintenance - alarm and extinguishing systems 901.6

2006 IFC 901.6- Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Not required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Action required: The existing sprinkler system shall have documentaion of a current annual inspection.

Misc

Will the existing sprinkler system in the church be extended into the new area of the church? No.

Portable fire extinguishers - general

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: Provide fire extinguishers in conspicuous locations. Verified at inspection.

Fire protection equipment identification

2006 IFC 510.1- Identification. Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. Approved signs required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location, shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible. Verified at inspection.

Fire-resistant-rated construction - Maintenance

2006 IFC 703.1- Maintenance. The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction (including walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural members and fire-resistant joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire. Openings through fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by self- or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly.

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. Action required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler alterations.

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 alarm system alterations.

Misc

703.2.1 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, a sign shall be permanently displayed on or near each fire door in letters not less than 1 inch (25 mm) high to read as follows: 1. For doors designed to be kept normally open: FIRE DOOR—DO NOT BLOCK. 2. For doors designed to be kept normally closed: FIRE DOOR—KEEP CLOSED. Action required: Provide signage or approved hold open devices (door release service).

Address numbers required

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: The new spaces of the church shall have the same number of the existing church. Verified at inspection.

Misc

Indicate the occupant load of each of the news spaces created based on use and IFC Table 1004.1.1. 07/25/2011- Use and occupant loads are still needed for assembly rooms.

IFGC - Inspection, testing and maintenance - alarm and extinguishing systems 901.6

2006 IFC 901.6- Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Not required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Action required: The existing sprinkler system shall have documentaion of a current annual inspection.

Misc

Will the existing sprinkler system in the church be extended into the new area of the church?

Portable fire extinguishers - general

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: Provide fire extinguishers in conspicuous locations. Verified at inspection.

Fire protection equipment identification

2006 IFC 510.1- Identification. Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire department. Approved signs required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location, shall be constructed of durable materials, permanently installed and readily visible. Verified at inspection.

Fire-resistant-rated construction - Maintenance

2006 IFC 703.1- Maintenance. The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction (including walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers, floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to structural members and fire-resistant joint systems) shall be maintained. Such elements shall be properly repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes, electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke and fire. Openings through fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by self- or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection requirements for the assembly.

Bldg - Occupant load calculations - Areas without fixed seats

2006 IBC 1004.1.1 - Areas without fixed seating. The number of occupants shall be computed at the rate of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in Table 1004.1.1. For areas with out fixed seating, the occupant load shall not be less than that number determined by dividing the floor area under consideration by the occupant per unit of area factor assigned to the occupancy as set forth in Table 1004.1.1. Where an intended use is not listed in Table 1004.1.1, the building official shall establish a use based on a listed use that most nearly resembles the intended use. Action required - Provide the occupant load calculations for each of the rooms/spaces. We will be looking at the highest possible occupant load of each space.

Bldg - Posting of occupant load

2006 IBC 1004.3 - Posting of occupant load. Every room or space that is an assembly occupancy shall have the occupant load of the room or space posted in a conspicuous place, near the main exit or exit access doorway from the room or space. Posted signs shall be of an approved legible permanent design and shall be maintained by the owner or authorized agent. Action required - This will be verified on inspection.

Misc

The construction type indicate is Type V-B but the original building and subsiquent permits list the contruction type as Type II-B. Action required - Make needed corrections to the stated construction type and details for the stair and landing and corridor ceiling.

Misc

No detail is provided for the handrails being installed. Action required - Provide additional information. Provide specific information on the height, graspability, extensions and installation.

Misc

The plans indicate that a chair lift is to be installed but information on the lift being installed has not provided. Action required - Provide specifications from the manufacture on the lift to be installed.

Bldg - Accessibility - Drinking fountains minimum number

2006 IBC 1109.5.1 - Minimum number. No fewer than two drinking fountains shall be provided. One drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for people who use a wheelchair and one drinking fountain shall comply with the requirements for standing persons. Action required - This code section does not allow for the installation of a single drinking fountain unless it meets both height requirements. Make needed corrections.

Misc

The floor plan on sheet TF-2 does not provide the proposed uses of the newly spaces created by the new corridor. Action required - Provide additional information on the plans.

Misc

Sheet TF-2 shows three different wall types but the floor plans do not clearly indicate which wall type each wall is. Action required - Provide additional information on the plans.

Misc

The door schedule does not indicate the specific hardware to be installed on each of the doors. Action required - Provide additional information.

Misc

The plumbing fixture schedule has fixtures on it that are not a part of it and the plumbing layout is mislabled. It indicates that a water closet is to be installed next to F-1 and that the drinking fountain is a lav. Action required - Make all needed corrections to the plumbing fixture table and plumbing layout.

Misc

The Plumbing General Notes and Misc. Plumbing Notes call specify different materials for the waste and vent piping. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Misc

The plumbing fixture schedule calls for a 10-gallon electric water heater and the mechanical plans indicate a much larger gas unit. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Misc

Mechanical unit F-1 is shown to be hung from the structure above. The plans do not indicate how it is to be attached or what it is to be hung from. Also, the plans do not provide any information indicating that the structure is capable of supporting the weight or what alterations to the structure are required. Action required - Provide additional information including information from a structural engineer indicating that either the structure is capable of supporting the weight or what alterations are required.

Screening - Ground mounted equipment

Planning and Development - Ground mounted equipment - Ground mounted equipment shall be totally screened from view by landscaping or masonry wall up to a height of the units to be screened. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met. Obtain approval from Planning and Development.

Misc

Details for the protection of the penetrations of the rated assemblies has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

Misc

Information on the materials to be used and how they are to be installed for the electrical work has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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 - The required clear space on the restroom side of the doors is not provided. Make needed corrections.

Misc

The plans do not indicate any alterations to the electrical or mechanical systems do to the alterations to the existing space. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Misc

The floor plans on Sheet TF-2 shows a wall and door on the east end of the corridor. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Misc

The plans do not indicate how the ceiling over the corridor in the new space is to terminate. Protection to the roof deck will need to be provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

Misc

Framing details for the door door openings has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

Bldg - Corridors - Construction

2006 IBC 1017.1 - Construction. Corridors shall be fire-resistance rated in accordance with Table 1017.1. The corridor walls required to be fire-resistance rated shall comply with Section 708 for fire partitions. Protection of the new corridor in the existing space is not indicated.