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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).

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.

Misc

2006 IFC 1011.1 Where required. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel. Access to exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants. Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in a corridor is more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign. PROVIDE EXIT SIGN AND EMERGENCY INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR EGRESS LIGHTING OVER ENTRY DOOR

Misc

Plans received on 9/20/2011, released as per shown on plans

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). ALL DOORS SHALL BE ADDRESSED WITH THE SAME SUITE NUMBER, VERIFIED AT INSPECTION

Portable fire extinguishers - conspicuous locations

2006 IFC 906.5- Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF A 2A10B:C EXTINGUISHER FOR EVERY 75' OF TRAVEL DISTANCE, VERIFIED AT INSPECTION

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. PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT S FOR ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

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. PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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). ALL DOORS SHALL BE ADDRESSED WITH THE SAME SUITE NUMBER. VERIFIED AT INSPECTION

Portable fire extinguishers - conspicuous locations

2006 IFC 906.5- Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. PROVIDE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MINIMUM OF 2A10B:C. VERIFIED AT INSPECTION

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. PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

Accessibility - Water closet compartment- Minimum dimensions

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 604.8.2 - Size. The minimum area of a wheel chair accessible compartment shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches minimum in depth for wall hung water closets, and 59 inches minimum in depth for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. The minimum area of a wheelchair accessible compartment for primarily childrens use shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches minimum in depth for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Action Required: Toilet room 117 does not have the minimum dimensions to be accessible.

Bldg - Accessibility - Toilet and bathing facilities

2006 IBC 1109.2 - Toilet and bathing facilities. Toilet rooms and bathing facilities shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing facilities provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing facility shall be accessible. Action Required: (See above note) Toilet room 117 does not meet the accessibility requirements. This room does not meet any of the exception requirements of this section.

Screening - Rooftop equipment

Planning and Development - Commercial businesses located along existing public streets shall be subject to the following design standards: a. buildings shall be designed with four (4) sided architecture, the same level of finish on all sides (no "back"); b. rooftop or ground-level mechanical equipment shall be totally screened from view by using either parapet walls at the same height of the mechanical units for rooftop mounts or by providing screening for ground mounted units acceptable to the Director; c. Wherever possible, parking areas and pedestrian walks shall connect internally to parking areas and pedestrian walks of existing adjoining businesses. Provisions shall be make for future connections to adjoining property not yet developed or redeveloped. Action required: This will be verified upon inspection.

Misc

2006 IMC 504.3 Cleanout. Each vertical riser shall be provided with a means for cleanout. Action required: Address on plans. - This is pertaining to the clothes dryer exhaust.

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. Acction required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler and alarm system alterations.

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 an additional minimum 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher to maintain 75 foot travel distance. Verified at inspection.

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: All exterior doors shall have the same suite number posted on them. Verified at inspection.

Bldg - Occupancy classification - General

2006 IBC 302.1 - General. Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below. A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for which the room or space will be occupied. Structures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Section 508. Where a structure is proposed for a purpose that is not specifically provided for in this code, such structure shall be classified in the group that the occupancy most nearly resembles, according to the fire safety and relative hazard involved. (See 2006 IBC for list of possible occupancy types and descriptions.) Action required: The occupancy classification is not shown on the plans.

Accessibility - Water closet compartment- Minimum dimensions

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 604.8.2 - Size. The minimum area of a wheel chair accessible compartment shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches minimum in depth for wall hung water closets, and 59 inches minimum in depth for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. The minimum area of a wheelchair accessible compartment for primarily childrens use shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches minimum in depth for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Action Required: Toilet room 117 does not have the minimum dimensions to be accessible.

Bldg - Accessibility - Toilet and bathing facilities

2006 IBC 1109.2 - Toilet and bathing facilities. Toilet rooms and bathing facilities shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing facilities provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing facility shall be accessible. Action Required: (See above note) Toilet room 117 does not meet the accessibility requirements. This room does not meet any of the exception requirements of this section.

Bldg - Accessibility - Point of sale and service counters 1109.12.3

2006 IBC 1109.12.3 - Point of sale and service counters. Where counters are provided for sales or distribution of goods or services, at least one of each type provided shall be accessible. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, accessible counters shall also be dispersed. Action required: The reception desk needs to show an accessible area.

Bldg - Toilet rooms - Floor surface and walls

2006 IBC 1210.1 - Floors. In other than dwelling units, toilet and bathing room floors shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface that extends upward onto the walls at least 6 inches. Action Required: Revise on plans to show how this is accomplished.

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: Show on plans how this will be accomplished.

Misc

Plumbing plans are not included in submittal. Action required: Please provide.

Plumb - Separate facilities

2006 IPC 403.2 - Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. (See code for possible exceptions.) Action required: Per occupant load, 3 restrooms are required. Half must be male and half must be female, which bumps that number up to 4 required. They must also be specific for each sex, not all unisex.

Mech - Guards required

2006 IMC 304.10 - Guards. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service and roof hatch openings are located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches beyond each end of such appliance, equipment, fans, components and roof hatch openings and the top of the guard shall be located not less than 42 inches above the elevated surface adjacent to the guard. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. Action Required: The distance of the roof mounted equipment is not specified. Please specify and if they fall within the above-mentioned area(s), provide information on the guards.

Screening - Rooftop equipment

Planning and Development - Commercial businesses located along existing public streets shall be subject to the following design standards: a. buildings shall be designed with four (4) sided architecture, the same level of finish on all sides (no "back"); b. rooftop or ground-level mechanical equipment shall be totally screened from view by using either parapet walls at the same height of the mechanical units for rooftop mounts or by providing screening for ground mounted units acceptable to the Director; c. Wherever possible, parking areas and pedestrian walks shall connect internally to parking areas and pedestrian walks of existing adjoining businesses. Provisions shall be make for future connections to adjoining property not yet developed or redeveloped. Action required: This will be verified upon inspection.

Mech - Outdoor air required

2006 IMC 403.2 - Outdoor air required. The minimum ventilation of outdoor air shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.3. Exception: Where the registered design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system design will prevent the maximum concentration of contaminants from exceeding the obtainable by the rate of outdoor air ventilation determined in accordance with Section 403.3, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be reduced in accordance with such engineered system design. Action Required: Show calculations for the outdoor air for the 'studio' room. This room will be considered a gymnasium for fresh air calculations unless otherwise specified through a letter or on the plans.

Misc

2006 IMC 504.3 Cleanout. Each vertical riser shall be provided with a means for cleanout. Action required: Address on plans. - This is pertaining to the clothes dryer exhaust.

Misc

Please verify the use, if any, of electrical equipment in any of the 'psych' rooms. Especially, in the exam room with the sink. Per the 2005 NEC, exam rooms must have redundant grounds. Either submit an additional letter of explanation or add to plans.

Bldg - Occupancy classification - General

2006 IBC 302.1 - General. Structures or portions of structures shall be classified with respect to occupancy in one or more of the groups listed below. A room or space that is intended to be occupied at different times for different purposes shall comply with all of the requirements that are applicable to each of the purposes for which the room or space will be occupied. Structures with multiple occupancies or uses shall comply with Section 508. Where a structure is proposed for a purpose that is not specifically provided for in this code, such structure shall be classified in the group that the occupancy most nearly resembles, according to the fire safety and relative hazard involved. (See 2006 IBC for list of possible occupancy types and descriptions.) Action required: The occupancy classification is not shown on the plans.

Accessibility - Water closet compartment- Minimum dimensions

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 604.8.2 - Size. The minimum area of a wheel chair accessible compartment shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 56 inches minimum in depth for wall hung water closets, and 59 inches minimum in depth for floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. The minimum area of a wheelchair accessible compartment for primarily childrens use shall be 60 inches minimum in width measured perpendicular to the side wall, and 59 inches minimum in depth for wall hung and floor mounted water closets measured perpendicular to the rear wall. Action Required: Toilet room 117 does not have the minimum dimensions to be accessible.

Bldg - Accessibility - Toilet and bathing facilities

2006 IBC 1109.2 - Toilet and bathing facilities. Toilet rooms and bathing facilities shall be accessible. Where a floor level is not required to be connected by an accessible route, the only toilet rooms or bathing facilities provided within the facility shall not be located on the inaccessible floor. At least one of each type of fixture, element, control or dispenser in each accessible toilet room and bathing facility shall be accessible. Action Required: (See above note) Toilet room 117 does not meet the accessibility requirements.

Bldg - Accessibility - Point of sale and service counters 1109.12.3

2006 IBC 1109.12.3 - Point of sale and service counters. Where counters are provided for sales or distribution of goods or services, at least one of each type provided shall be accessible. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, accessible counters shall also be dispersed. Action required: The reception desk needs to show an accessible area.

Bldg - Toilet rooms - Floor surface and walls

2006 IBC 1210.1 - Floors. In other than dwelling units, toilet and bathing room floors shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface that extends upward onto the walls at least 6 inches. Action Required: Revise on plans to show how this is accomplished.

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: Show on plans how this will be accomplished.

Misc

Plumbing plans are not included in submittal. Action required: Please provide.

Plumb - Separate facilities

2006 IPC 403.2 - Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. (See code for possible exceptions.) Action required: Per occupant load, 3 restrooms are required. Half must be male and half must be female, which bumps that number up to 4 required. They must also be specific for each sex, not all unisex.

Mech - Guards required

2006 IMC 304.10 - Guards. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service and roof hatch openings are located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches beyond each end of such appliance, equipment, fans, components and roof hatch openings and the top of the guard shall be located not less than 42 inches above the elevated surface adjacent to the guard. The guard shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. Action Required: The distance of the roof mounted equipment is not specified. Please specify and if they fall within the above-mentioned area(s), provide information on the guards.

Screening - Rooftop equipment

Planning and Development - Commercial businesses located along existing public streets shall be subject to the following design standards: a. buildings shall be designed with four (4) sided architecture, the same level of finish on all sides (no "back"); b. rooftop or ground-level mechanical equipment shall be totally screened from view by using either parapet walls at the same height of the mechanical units for rooftop mounts or by providing screening for ground mounted units acceptable to the Director; c. Wherever possible, parking areas and pedestrian walks shall connect internally to parking areas and pedestrian walks of existing adjoining businesses. Provisions shall be make for future connections to adjoining property not yet developed or redeveloped. Action required: (see above note regarding guards) - Please provide same information regarding screening.

Mech - Outdoor air required

2006 IMC 403.2 - Outdoor air required. The minimum ventilation of outdoor air shall be determined in accordance with Section 403.3. Exception: Where the registered design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system design will prevent the maximum concentration of contaminants from exceeding the obtainable by the rate of outdoor air ventilation determined in accordance with Section 403.3, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be reduced in accordance with such engineered system design. Action Required: Show calculations for the outdoor air for the 'studio' room. This room will be considered a gymnasium for fresh air calculations unless otherwise specified through a letter or on the plans.

Misc

2006 IMC 504.3 Cleanout. Each vertical riser shall be provided with a means for cleanout. Action required: Address on plans.

Misc

Please verify the use, if any, of electrical equipment in any of the 'psych' rooms. Especially, in the exam room with the sink. Per the 2005 NEC, exam rooms must have redundant grounds. Either submit an additional letter of explanation or add to 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. Acction required: Provide shop drawings for sprinkler and alarm system alterations.

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 an additional minimum 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher to maintain 75 foot travel distance. Verified at inspection.

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: All exterior doors shall have the same suite number posted on them. Verified at inspection.