Lee's Summit

License contractors

No person, other than a licensed contractor or employees of a licensed contractor, shall engage in electrical, plumbing or mechanical business, construction, installation or maintenance unless duly licensed in accordance with this section. Expert from Sec. 7-130, Lees Summit Code of Ordinances. Action required - Provide the names of the licensed contractors prior to permit approval.

Accessibility - Water closet - Grab bars

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 604.5.1 - Fixed sidewall grab bars. Fixed sidewall grab bars shall be 42 inches minimum in length, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall and extending 54 inches minimum from the rear wall. In addition, a vertical grab bar 18 inches minimum in length shall be mounted with the bottom of the bar located between 39 inches and 41 inches above the floor, and with the center line of the bar located between 39 inches and 41 inches from the rear wall. Action required - Grab bars shall be installed if not existing. To be verified on inspection.

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 - This comment is for information purposes. To be verified on inspection.

Misc

The plans provided do not indicate that any type of nail stations in this space. Manicure/pedicures are not approved activities in this space. Action required - No action required.

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 - The existing restrooms in this space do not meet the current regulations for accessibility. As the entrance to the space does not meet the requirements for accessibility, the restrooms will not be required to be fully accessible at this time. As the space is accessible to individuals with special needs other than the use of a wheelchair, the restrooms shall be made as compliant as possible. This comment is for information purposes.

Plumb - Backflow general 608.3

2006 IPC 608.3 - Devices, appurtenances, appliances and apparatus. All devices, appurtenances, appliances and apparatus intended to serve some special function, such as sterilization, distillation, processing, cooling, or storage of ice or foods, and that connect to the water supply system, shall be provided with protection against backflow and contamination of the water supply system. Water pumps, filters, softeners, tanks and all other appliances and devices that handle or treat potable water shall be protected against contamination. Action required - A backpressure or backsiphonage device shall be provided on the shampoo station sprayers. This will be verified on 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 fire extinguisher near the front door. Verified at inspection.