Lee's Summit

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Duct detection not shown on plans, to be added per our discussion on 4/15/2013

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Add manual pull station to 3rd floor stairwell, per our discussion

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Details for construction of the stairs, handrails and guards have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:38 PM - Per the re-submittal letter this information will be provided as a deferred submittal. Mike Weisenborn 04/03/2013 9:28 AM - Shop drawing for the main stairs have been provided. See additional comments on maximum rise. Details for guards, handrails and the exterior and south stair have not been submitted yet. PRovide additional information.

Bldg - Shaft enclosures - Elevators general

2006 IBC 707.14 - Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistways. Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistway enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with Section 707 and Chapter 30. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:03 PM - Corrections have been made. Make sure that the walls run tight to the floor/ceiling above.

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Details for the installation of the mechanical system and equipment is not provided on the plans. Action required - Provide details. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:49 PM - Requested as deferred submittal.

Bldg - Stairways - Treads and risers

2006 IBC 1009.3 - Stair treads and risers. Stair riser heights shall be 7 inches maximum and 4 inches minimum. Stair tread depths shall be 11 inches minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically between the leading edges of adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally between the vertical planes of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the treads leading edge. Winder treads shall have a minimum tread depth of 11 inches measured at a right angle to the treads leading edge at a point 12 inches from the side where the treads are narrower and a minimum tread depth of 10 inches. Mike Weisenborn 04/03/2013 9:28 AM - Action required - The maximum rise of 7 inches is not met on all the stair sections. Make needed corrections. Make needed corrections

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Details for construction of the stairs, handrails and guards have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:38 PM - Per the re-submittal letter this information will be provided as a deferred submittal.

Bldg - Exterior exit ramps and stairways - Protection

2006 IBC 1023.6 - Exterior ramps and stairway protection. Exterior exit ramps and stairways shall be separated from the interior of the building as required in Section 1020.1. Openings shall be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:43 PM - Per Table 715.4 door 120 is required to be rated for 1-hour. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:30 AM - The door has been removed.

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 finish schedule indicates that the toilet room walls are to be painted. If so, an epoxy paint must be used. Provide additional information on the plans. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:48 PM - Corrections have been made.

Bldg - Glazing - Human impact loads

2006 IBC 2406.1 - Human impact loads. Individual glazed areas, including glass mirrors, in hazardous locations as defined in Section 2406.3 shall comply with Sections 2406.1 through 2406.1.4. Action required - Item 7 of this section requires windows over nine square feet in area, within 18 inches of the floor and within 3 feet of a walking surface to meet these requirements. Indicate if any of the windows meet this requirement. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:50 PM - Note 3 in the Window notes on Sheet A1.2 only references glazing in windows adjacent to doors. The lower pains in window types D, E, F and G is also required to be protected as it is within 18 inches of the floor and greater than 9 square feet in area. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:31 AM - Corrections have been made.

Bldg - Elevators - Machine room construction

2006 IBC 3006.4 - Machine rooms and machinery spaces. Elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces shall be enclosed with fire barriers with a fire-resistance rating not less than the required rating of the hoistway enclosure served by the machinery. Openings shall be protected with assemblies having a fire-protection rating not less than that required for the hoistway enclosure doors. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:32 AM - Corrections have been made. Action required - I am unable to locate the machine room. Show how this requirement will be met. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:01 PM - Two of the walls shown for the equipment room are type W5 which is not shown to be rated. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:32 AM

Bldg - Shaft enclosures - Elevators general

2006 IBC 707.14 - Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistways. Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistway enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with Section 707 and Chapter 30. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:03 PM - Corrections have been made. Make sure that the walls run tight to the floor/ceiling above.

Bldg - Doors - Panic and fire exit hardware

2006 IBC 1008.1.9 - Panic and fire exit hardware. Where panic and fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following: 1. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of the door leaf width. 2. The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds. Each door in a means of egress from a Group A or E occupancy having an occupant load of 50 or more and any Group H occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware. Exception: A main exit of a Group A occupancy in compliance with Section 1008.1.8.3, Item 2. Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide that contain overcurrent devices, switching devices or control devices with exit access doors must be equipped with panic hardware and doors must swing in the direction of egress. If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side. Action required - Doors 206, 200, 300 and the egress gate on the roof are required to meet this requirement. Make needed corrections and provide details on the gate hardware. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:18 PM - Please contact me to discuss door 300. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:33 AM - Corrections have been made.

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Details for the installation of the mechanical system and equipment is not provided on the plans. Action required - Provide details. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:49 PM - Requested as deferred submittal.

Bldg - Doors - Size of doors

2006 IBC 1008.1.1 - Size of doors. The minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Where this section requires a minimum clear width of 32 inches and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall provide a clear width of 32 inches. The maximum width of a swinging door leaf shall be 48 inches nominal. Means of egress doors in Group I-2 occupancy used for the movement of beds shall provide a clear width not less than 41.5 inches. The height of doors shall not be less than 80 inches. Action required - The only exception for commercial buildings is closets less than 10 square feet in area. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:48 PM - Item has not been addressed. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:34 AM - Corrections have been made.

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 - Two of the condinsing units are not screened. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:48 PM - Please contact me to discuss. Mike Weisenborn 03/12/2013 10:35 AM - Corrections have been made.

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Plan review for stairways and landings approved without fire department comment

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 969-1300 to schedule hydrostatic test

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Call 969-1300 to schedule flow test in conjunction with the alarm test prior to final

Knox box required

2006 IFC 506.1- Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Plan set shows 2 knox boxes, only 1 is required, locate above FDC and near the outside waterflow H/S. Call 816.969.1300 to obtain a knox box application

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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. Provide duct detection on rtu's over 2,000 cfm. Activation shall shut down the unit and transmit a supervisory signal to the alarm panel

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The door to the sprinkler room need to be labeled as "SPRINKLER ROOM" 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 sprinkler plans for approval

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 alarm plans for approval

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Revised plans and comments received and approved as listed. No further fire department comments

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2006 IBC 602.2 - Types I and II. Type I and II construction are htose types of construction in which the building elements listed in Table 601 are of noncombustible materials, except as permitted in Section 603 and elsewhere in this code. Action required - The Code Analysis provided indicates a construction type of II-B (Wood Frame, Unprotected). Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 02/25/2013 11:10 AM - Corrections have been made.

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The Code Anlysis does not indicate requirements for fire-rated assemblies. Action rquired - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:25 PM - Additional information provided.

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The Code Anlysis indicates that there is a required occupancy separateion between between the A2 and B occupancies per Table 508.3.3. Section 508.3.2 of the 2006 IBC allows for nonseparated occupancies if the area and number of stories of the building is within the most restrictive occupancy. As the entire building could be built as an A2 occupancy, which is the most restrictive, separation between occupancy types is not required. Action required - This comment is for information purposes and changes are not required. However, the separations can be removed. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:26 PM - The separation has been removed.

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The roof plan on Sheet A1.1 shows roof and overflow drains but information on the systems are not provided on the plumbing plans. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:27 PM - Additional information has been added.

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The Code Anlysis provides the square footage of the entire building but not a breakdown by floor. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 02/25/2013 11:10 AM - Additional information has been provided. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:28 PM - Information has been added.

Bldg - Types of construction - General

2006 IBC 602.1 - General. Buildings and structures erected or to be erected, altered or extended in height or area shall be classified in one of the five construction types defined in Sections 602.2 through 602.5. The building elements shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that specified in Table 601 and exterior walls shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that specified in Table 602. Action required - Table 602 requires the north and south walls to one-hour fire -resistant as they are less than 5 feet from the property lines. Make needed corrections. The rating shall continue to the top of the parapet. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:29 PM - Corrections have been made.

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Per earlier conversations with Tracy Deister, the exterior walls of the 3rd floor are to be one-hour fire-resistant to meet the requirements for separation of exits. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:37 PM - Corrections have been made.

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Details for construction of the stairs, handrails and guards have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:38 PM - Per the re-submittal letter this information will be provided as a deferred submittal.

Bldg - Exterior exit ramps and stairways - Protection

2006 IBC 1023.6 - Exterior ramps and stairway protection. Exterior exit ramps and stairways shall be separated from the interior of the building as required in Section 1020.1. Openings shall be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:43 PM - Per Table 715.4 door 120 is required to be rated for 1-hour. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Vertical exit enclosures - When required

2006 IBC 1020.1 - Enclosures required. Interior exit stairways and interior exit ramps shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. Exit enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours where connecting four stories or more and not less than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories. The number of stories connected by the exit enclosure shall include any basements but not any mezzanines. An exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose other than means of egress. (See code book for possible exceptions.) Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:46 PM - Corrections have been made.

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 finish schedule indicates that the toilet room walls are to be painted. If so, an epoxy paint must be used. Provide additional information on the plans. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:48 PM - Corrections have been made.

Bldg - Glazing - Human impact loads

2006 IBC 2406.1 - Human impact loads. Individual glazed areas, including glass mirrors, in hazardous locations as defined in Section 2406.3 shall comply with Sections 2406.1 through 2406.1.4. Action required - Item 7 of this section requires windows over nine square feet in area, within 18 inches of the floor and within 3 feet of a walking surface to meet these requirements. Indicate if any of the windows meet this requirement. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:50 PM - Note 3 in the Window notes on Sheet A1.2 only references glazing in windows adjacent to doors. The lower pains in window types D, E, F and G is also required to be protected as it is within 18 inches of the floor and greater than 9 square feet in area. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Elevators - Machine room construction

2006 IBC - 3002.7 - Common enclosure with stairway. Elevators shall not be in a common shaft enclosure with a stairway. Action required - Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 2:53 PM - There is no rated stairway enclosure so there is no violation.

Bldg - Elevators - Machine room construction

2006 IBC 3006.4 - Machine rooms and machinery spaces. Elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces shall be enclosed with fire barriers with a fire-resistance rating not less than the required rating of the hoistway enclosure served by the machinery. Openings shall be protected with assemblies having a fire-protection rating not less than that required for the hoistway enclosure doors. Action required - I am unable to locate the machine room. Show how this requirement will be met. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:01 PM - Two of the walls shown for the equipment room are type W5 which is not shown to be rated. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Shaft enclosures - Elevators general

2006 IBC 707.14 - Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistways. Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistway enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with Section 707 and Chapter 30. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:03 PM - Corrections have been made. Make sure that the walls run tight to the floor/ceiling above.

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The plans do not provide information for the removal of water in the elevator pit. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:06 PM - Information has been provided.

Plumb - Minimum number of fixtures

2006 IPC 403.1 - Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. Action required - Provide calculations for the required number of fixtures.

Bldg - Doors - Panic and fire exit hardware

2006 IBC 1008.1.9 - Panic and fire exit hardware. Where panic and fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following: 1. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of the door leaf width. 2. The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds. Each door in a means of egress from a Group A or E occupancy having an occupant load of 50 or more and any Group H occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware. Exception: A main exit of a Group A occupancy in compliance with Section 1008.1.8.3, Item 2. Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide that contain overcurrent devices, switching devices or control devices with exit access doors must be equipped with panic hardware and doors must swing in the direction of egress. If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side. Action required - Doors 206, 200, 300 and the egress gate on the roof are required to meet this requirement. Make needed corrections and provide details on the gate hardware. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:18 PM - Please contact me to discuss door 300.

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The plans do not indicate how access to the bottom of the elevator shaft is provided. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:18 PM - Information has been provided.

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Details for the grease interceptor indicated on the plans have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:19 PM - Information has been provided.

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 - Show how this requirement will be met for the ice machine. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:19 PM - Information has been added.

Plumb - Indirect Waste General

2006 IPC Section 801.2 - Protection. 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 discharge to the drainage system, shall be provided with protection against backflow, flooding fouling, contamination and stoppage of the drain. Action required - Provide information on the ice machine and any food preparation sinks. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:20 PM - Information has been added.

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Water piping is not shown on the plans. Action required - Provide the water piping layout.

WU - Double check on fire service line

Water Utilities - A double check detector check valve assembly is required on the fire service line. Action required - Provide details for the installation of the backflow.

WU - RPZ on domestic service

Water Utilities - A note should be provided indicating a Reduce Pressure Zone (RPZ) principal backflow prevention device will be placed inside the building on the domestic water service line prior to any point of use. Action required - Provide details for the installation of the backflow.

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 - Provide calculations. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:21 PM - Information has been added.

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Details for the installation of the mechanical system and equipment is not provided on the plans. Action required - Provide details. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:49 PM - Requested as deferred submittal.

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Specifications for the mechanical system have not been provided. Action required - Provide specifications. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:22 PM - Information has been added.

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Specifications for the electrical system have not been provided. Action required - Provide specifications.

Accessibility - Water closet - Clearance around

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 604.3.1 - Size. A clearance around a water closet 60 inches minimum, measured perpendicular from the sidewall, and 56 inches minimum, measured perpendicular from the rear wall, shall be provided. Action required - Toilet room 302 does not meet this requirement. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:23 PM - Corrections have been made.

Project cost

The project cost, which is used to establish the permit fee, has not been provided. Action required - Provide the cost for the building minus the foundation and underslab.

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2006 IPC - 904.1 - Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 6 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet above the roof. Action required - This needs to be noted on the plan. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 3:24 PM - Corrections have been made.

Bldg - Means of egress illumination - Emergency power

2006 IBC 1006.3 - Illumination emergency power. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises electrical supply. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the following areas. 1. Aisles and unenclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress. 2. Corridors, exit enclosures and exit passageways in building required to have two or more exits. 3. Exterior egress components at other than the level of exit discharge until exit discharge is accomplished for buildings required to have two or more exits. 4. Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section 1024.1, in buildings required to have two or more exits. 5. Exterior landings, as required by Section 1008.1.5, for exit discharge doorways in building required to have two or more exits. The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Section 2702. Action required - Provide emergency lighting at all required locations. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:01 PM - Corrections have been made.

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Circuiting is not shown for the emergency lights and exit signs. Action required - Make needed corrections.

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An electrical fixture schedule is not provided. Action required - Provide addtional information.

Bldg - Doors - Size of doors

2006 IBC 1008.1.1 - Size of doors. The minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Where this section requires a minimum clear width of 32 inches and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall provide a clear width of 32 inches. The maximum width of a swinging door leaf shall be 48 inches nominal. Means of egress doors in Group I-2 occupancy used for the movement of beds shall provide a clear width not less than 41.5 inches. The height of doors shall not be less than 80 inches. Action required - The only exception for commercial buildings is closets less than 10 square feet in area. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:48 PM - Item has not been addressed.

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 - Two of the condinsing units are not screened. Make needed corrections. Mike Weisenborn 03/05/2013 4:48 PM - Please contact me to discuss.

Bldg - Guards - Mechanical equipment IBC

2006 IBC 1013.5 - Mechanical equipment. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans, roof hatch openings or other components that require service 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 be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter sphere. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches beyond each end of such appliance, equipment fan or component. Action required - Provide a guard for the condensing units or relocate them.

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Provide civil plans including fire main valve at the street and property lines.

Knox box required

2006 IFC 506.1- Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Plan set shows 2 knox boxes, only 1 is required, locate above FDC and near the outside waterflow H/S.

Type I hood - Where required

2006 IFC 609.2- Where required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease vapors. Required if grease vapors will be produced, if this is to be a warming kitchen provide a statement that no cooking will be done.

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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. Provide duct detection on rtu's over 2,000 cfm. Activation shall shut down the unit and transmit a supervisory signal to the alarm panel

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The door to the sprinkler room may be required to be a rated door depending on distance to the property line, provide civil plans

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Provide rating on walls required to be rated as a fire wall

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FDC on plan shows it located in the middle of the fire main coming into the building. This is to be a separate line to the riser.

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The fire protection main coming into the building is a 4" line but the plan shows it feeding a 6" riser. The riser must be 4" or less and water availability needs to be calculated at 4" not 6".

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 sprinkler plans for approval

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 alarm plans for approval

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Revised plans and comments received and approved as listed. No further fire department comments

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2006 IBC 602.2 - Types I and II. Type I and II construction are those types of construction in which the building elements listed in Table 601 are of noncombustible materials, except as permitted in Section 603 and elsewhere in this code. Action required - The Code Analysis provided indicates a construction type of II-B (Wood Frame, Unprotected). Make needed corrections.

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The Code Anlysis does not indicate requirements for fire-rated assemblies. Action rquired - Make needed corrections.

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The Code Anlysis indicates that there is a required occupancy separateion between between the A2 and B occupancies per Table 508.3.3. Section 508.3.2 of the 2006 IBC allows for nonseparated occupancies if the area and number of stories of the building is within the most restrictive occupancy. As the entire building could be built as an A2 occupancy, which is the most restrictive, separation between occupancy types is not required. Action required - This comment is for information purposes and changes are not required. However, the separations can be removed.

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The roof plan on Sheet A1.1 shows roof and overflow drains but information on the systems are not provided on the plumbing plans. Action required - Provide additional information.

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The Code Anlysis provides the square footage of the entire building but not a breakdown by floor. Action required - Provide additional information.

Bldg - Types of construction - General

2006 IBC 602.1 - General. Buildings and structures erected or to be erected, altered or extended in height or area shall be classified in one of the five construction types defined in Sections 602.2 through 602.5. The building elements shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that specified in Table 601 and exterior walls shall have a fire-resistance rating not less than that specified in Table 602. Action required - Table 602 requires the north and south walls to one-hour fire -resistant as they are less than 5 feet from the property lines. Make needed corrections. The rating shall continue to the top of the parapet.

Misc

Per earlier conversations with Tracy Deister, the exterior walls of the 3rd floor are to be one-hour fire-resistant to meet the requirements for separation of exits. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Misc

Details for construction of the stairs, handrails and guards have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

Bldg - Exterior exit ramps and stairways - Protection

2006 IBC 1023.6 - Exterior ramps and stairway protection. Exterior exit ramps and stairways shall be separated from the interior of the building as required in Section 1020.1. Openings shall be limited to those necessary for egress from normally occupied spaces. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Vertical exit enclosures - When required

2006 IBC 1020.1 - Enclosures required. Interior exit stairways and interior exit ramps shall be enclosed with fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 or horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. Exit enclosures shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hours where connecting four stories or more and not less than 1 hour where connecting less than four stories. The number of stories connected by the exit enclosure shall include any basements but not any mezzanines. An exit enclosure shall not be used for any purpose other than means of egress. (See code book for possible exceptions.) Action required - Make needed corrections.

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 finish schedule indicates that the toilet room walls are to be painted. If so, an epoxy paint must be used. Provide additional information on the plans.

Bldg - Glazing - Human impact loads

2006 IBC 2406.1 - Human impact loads. Individual glazed areas, including glass mirrors, in hazardous locations as defined in Section 2406.3 shall comply with Sections 2406.1 through 2406.1.4. Action required - Item 7 of this section requires windows over nine square feet in area, within 18 inches of the floor and within 3 feet of a walking surface to meet these requirements. Indicate if any of the windows meet this requirement.

Bldg - Elevators - Machine room construction

2006 IBC - 3002.7 - Common enclusure with stairway. Elevators shall not be in a common shaft enclosure with a stairway. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Elevators - Machine room construction

2006 IBC 3006.4 - Machine rooms and machinery spaces. Elevator machine rooms and machinery spaces shall be enclosed with fire barriers with a fire-resistance rating not less than the required rating of the hoistway enclosure served by the machinery. Openings shall be protected with assemblies having a fire-protection rating not less than that required for the hoistway enclosure doors. Action required - I am unable to locate the machine room. Show how this requirement will be met.

Bldg - Shaft enclosures - Elevators general

2006 IBC 707.14 - Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistways. Elevator, dumbwaiter and other hoistway enclosures shall be constructed in accordance with Section 707 and Chapter 30. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met.

Misc

The plans do not provide information for the removal of water in the elevator pit. Action required - Provide additional information.

Plumb - Minimum number of fixtures

2006 IPC 403.1 - Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. Action required - Provide calculations for the required number of fixtures.

Bldg - Doors - Panic and fire exit hardware

2006 IBC 1008.1.9 - Panic and fire exit hardware. Where panic and fire exit hardware is installed, it shall comply with the following: 1. The actuating portion of the releasing device shall extend at least one-half of the door leaf width. 2. The maximum unlatching force shall not exceed 15 pounds. Each door in a means of egress from a Group A or E occupancy having an occupant load of 50 or more and any Group H occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware. Exception: A main exit of a Group A occupancy in compliance with Section 1008.1.8.3, Item 2. Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6 feet wide that contain overcurrent devices, switching devices or control devices with exit access doors must be equipped with panic hardware and doors must swing in the direction of egress. If balanced doors are used and panic hardware is required, the panic hardware shall be the push-pad type and the pad shall not extend more than one-half the width of the door measured from the latch side. Action required - Doors 206, 200, 300 and the egress tate on the roof are required to meet this requirement. Make needed corrections and provide details on the gate hardware.

Misc

The plans do not indicate how access to the bottom of the elevator shaft is provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

Misc

Details for the grease interceptor indicated on the plans have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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 - Show how this requirement will be met for the ice machine.

Plumb - Indirect Waste General

2006 IPC Section 801.2 - Protection. 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 discharge to the drainage system, shall be provided with protection against backflow, flooding fouling, contamination and stoppage of the drain. Action required - Provide information on the ice machine and any food preparation sinks.

Misc

Water piping is not shown on the plans. Action required - Provide the water piping layout.

WU - Double check on fire service line

Water Utilities - A double check detector check valve assembly is required on the fire service line. Action required - Provide details for the installation of the backflow.

WU - RPZ on domestic service

Water Utilities - A note should be provided indicating a Reduce Pressure Zone (RPZ) principal backflow prevention device will be placed inside the building on the domestic water service line prior to any point of use. Action required - Provide details for the installation of the backflow.

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 - Provide calculations.

Misc

Details for the installation of the mechanical system and equipment is not provided on the plans. Action required - Provide details.

Misc

Specifications for the mechanical system have not been provided. Action required - Provide specifications.

Misc

Specifications for the electrical system have not been provided. Action required - Provide specifications.

Accessibility - Water closet - Clearance around

ICC/ANSI A117.1 2003 604.3.1 - Size. A clearance around a water closet 60 inches minimum, measured perpendicular from the sidewall, and 56 inches minimum, measured perpendicular from the rear wall, shall be provided. Action required - Toilet room 302 does not meet this requirement. Make needed corrections.

Project cost

The project cost, which is used to establish the permit fee, has not been provided. Action required - Provide the cost for the building minus the foundation and underslab.

Misc

2006 IPC - 904.1 - Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least 6 inches above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet above the roof. Action required - This needs to be noted on the plan.

Bldg - Means of egress illumination - Emergency power

2006 IBC 1006.3 - Illumination emergency power. The power supply for means of egress illumination shall normally be provided by the premises electrical supply. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate the following areas. 1. Aisles and unenclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress. 2. Corridors, exit enclosures and exit passageways in building required to have two or more exits. 3. Exterior egress components at other than the level of exit discharge until exit discharge is accomplished for buildings required to have two or more exits. 4. Interior exit discharge elements, as permitted in Section 1024.1, in buildings required to have two or more exits. 5. Exterior landings, as required by Section 1008.1.5, for exit discharge doorways in building required to have two or more exits. The emergency power system shall provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes and shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment or an on-site generator. The installation of the emergency power system shall be in accordance with Section 2702. Action required - Provide emergency lighting at all required locations.

Misc

Circuiting is not shown for the emergency lights and exit signs. Action required - Make needed corrections.

Misc

An electrical fixture schedule is not provided. Action required - Provide addtional information.

Bldg - Doors - Size of doors

2006 IBC 1008.1.1 - Size of doors. The minimum width of each door opening shall be sufficient for the occupant load thereof and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches. Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees. Where this section requires a minimum clear width of 32 inches and a door opening includes two door leaves without a mullion, one leaf shall provide a clear width of 32 inches. The maximum width of a swinging door leaf shall be 48 inches nominal. Means of egress doors in Group I-2 occupancy used for the movement of beds shall provide a clear width not less than 41.5 inches. The height of doors shall not be less than 80 inches. Action required - The only exception for commercial buildings is closets less than 10 square feet in area. Make needed corrections.

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 - Two of the condinsing units are not screened. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Guards - Mechanical equipment IBC

2006 IBC 1013.5 - Mechanical equipment. Guards shall be provided where appliances, equipment, fans, roof hatch openings or other components that require service 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 be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-diameter sphere. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches beyond each end of such appliance, equipment fan or component. Action required - Provide a guard for the condensing units or relocate them.

Misc

Provide civil plans including fire main valve at the street and property lines.

Knox box required

2006 IFC 506.1- Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. Plan set shows 2 knox boxes, only 1 is required, locate above FDC and near the outside waterflow H/S.

Type I hood - Where required

2006 IFC 609.2- Where required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease vapors. Required if grease vapors will be produced, if this is to be a warming kitchen provide a statement that no cooking will be done.

Misc

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. Provide duct detection on rtu's over 2,000 cfm. Activation shall shut down the unit and transmit a supervisory signal to the alarm panel

Misc

The door to the sprinkler room may be required to be a rated door depending on distance to the property line, provide civil plans

Misc

Provide rating on walls required to be rated as a fire wall

Misc

FDC on plan shows it located in the middle of the fire main coming into the building. This is to be a separate line to the riser.

Misc

The fire protection main coming into the building is a 4" line but the plan shows it feeding a 6" riser. The riser must be 4" or less and water availability needs to be calculated at 4" not 6".

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 sprinkler plans for approval

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 alarm plans for approval