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 name of the licensed electrical contractor.

Bldg - Exit access - Egress through intervening spaces

2006 IBC 1014.1 - Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section. 1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served, are not a high-hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. (See actual code for exceptions.) 2. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. (See actual code for exceptions.) 3. An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress. 4. Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms. Action required - Show that the requirements of item 3 are being met. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 12:04 PM - To be verified on inspection.

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 - To be verified on inspection.

Bldg - Mixed use and occupancy - Incidental use separation construction

2006 IBC 508.2.2.1 - Construction. Where Table 508.2 requires a fire-resistance-rated separation, the incidental use area shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 706 or a horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. Where Table 508.2 permits an automatic fire-extinguishing system without a fire barrier, the incidental use area shall be separated from the remainder of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke. The partitions shall extend from the floor to the underside of the fir-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assembly of fire-resistance-rated roof/ceiling assembly above or the underside of the roof sheathing, or sub deck above. Doors shall be self- or automatic closing upon detection of smoke. Doors shall not have air transfer openings and shall not be undercut in excess of the clearance permitted in accordance with NFPA 80. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met for all storage areas greater than 100 square feet in area.

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Remove EXIT sign over stairs by janitors closet. This is still shown as existing on plans. Removal of sign to be verified at inspection

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Door from sanctuary to office that serves and the second means of egress shall remain unlocked at all times. Addressed in resub

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1006.4 Performance of system. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is at least an average of 1 foot-candle (11 lux) and a minimum at any point of 0.1 foot-candle (1 lux) measured along the path of egress at floor level. Illumination levels shall be permitted to decline to 0.6 foot-candle (6 lux) average and a minimum at any point of 0.06 foot-candle (0.6 lux) at the end of the emergency lighting time duration. A maximum-to-minimum illumination uniformity ratio of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded. This condition will be 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). All exterior doors shall have proper adress for the space. Verified at inspection

Posting of occupant load

2006 IFC 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. Verified at inspection Post occupant load sign in all assembly areas

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2006 IBC Section 1004.1 - Design occupant load. In determining means of egress requirements, the number of occupants for whom means of egress facilities shall be provided shall be determined in accordance with this section. Where occupants from accessory areas egress through a primary space, the calculated occupant load for the primary space shall include the total occupant load of the primary space plus the number of occupants egressing through it from accessory spaces. Action required - Provide the calculated occupant load. This will include all areas. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 11:13 AM - The Codes Administration and Fire Department review staff have discussed how to best calculate the occupant load of this space. We have determined an occupant load of 198 for the sanctuary and choir area. This was number is the result of calculating the seating area at 1 person for every 7 square feet and the stage at 1 person for every 15 square feet. This is actually less than what is shown on the pew layout provided. We determined that the open area of the lower level is to be calculated at 1 person for every 15 square feet which results in an occupant load of 193. This is the multiplier for movable tables and chairs. We believe this is consistent with occupant load calculations for worship facilities we have reviewed in the past. Even without including the occupant loads of the office, classroom and support areas, the calculated occupant load of the fire area exceeds 300 is required to be protected buy a fire suppression system or divided into smaller fire areas. Make corrections as needed. Mike Weisenborn 08/15/2013 10:08 AM - The Codes Administration and Fire department staff have reviewed the revised floor plan and occupant load calculations provided. The problem that we are encountering is that the spaces provided on the plans are not all to scale so we are not able to perform calculations on our own. Other spaces are not dimensioned. When we calculate the total area of the lower level we get 4,673 square feet. This is 590 square feet more than 4,083 square feet used for the occupant load calculations provided in the email dated July 31st. The calculated occupant load of the space provided on July 31st is 291 people and this does not take into concediration the adjacent tenant. As this number is so close to the critical number of 300, we believe that all spaces have to be accounted for. If you believe that the space does not generate an occupant load than it needs to be indicated as part of the area calculations. It is also important that the plans accuratly represent the layout of the space. All spaces need to be correctly drawn and dimensiond. Make needed corrections. (The other comments provided on this document will remain until the calculated occupant load is approved.) Mike Weisenborn 09/04/2013 11:53 AM - The occupant load calculations provided on 8-28 have been approved by Codes Administration and the Fire Department.

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 - A finish schedule has not been provided so I am not able to determine if a service sink is required. Provide additional information. Mike Weisenborn 09/04/2013 11:54 AM - Information provided.

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. Action required - If the building is not sprinkled than the corridors are required to be rated. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Exit access - Egress through intervening spaces

2006 IBC 1014.1 - Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section. 1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served, are not a high-hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. (See actual code for exceptions.) 2. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. (See actual code for exceptions.) 3. An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress. 4. Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms. Action required - Show that the requirements of item 3 are being met. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 12:04 PM - To be verified on inspection.

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 - To be verified on inspection.

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 - Mixed use and occupancy - Incidental use separation construction

2006 IBC 508.2.2.1 - Construction. Where Table 508.2 requires a fire-resistance-rated separation, the incidental use area shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire barrier constructed in accordance with Section 706 or a horizontal assembly constructed in accordance with Section 711, or both. Where Table 508.2 permits an automatic fire-extinguishing system without a fire barrier, the incidental use area shall be separated from the remainder of the building by construction capable of resisting the passage of smoke. The partitions shall extend from the floor to the underside of the fir-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assembly of fire-resistance-rated roof/ceiling assembly above or the underside of the roof sheathing, or sub deck above. Doors shall be self- or automatic closing upon detection of smoke. Doors shall not have air transfer openings and shall not be undercut in excess of the clearance permitted in accordance with NFPA 80. Action required - Show how this requirement will be met for all storage areas greater than 100 square feet in area.

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Resubmittal for occupancy load calculation. After reviewing the updated information the occupant load does calculate out less than 300.

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Remove EXIT sign over stairs by janitors closet

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Door from sanctuary to office that serves and the second means of egress shall remain unlocked at all times

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1006.4 Performance of system. Emergency lighting facilities shall be arranged to provide initial illumination that is at least an average of 1 foot-candle (11 lux) and a minimum at any point of 0.1 foot-candle (1 lux) measured along the path of egress at floor level. Illumination levels shall be permitted to decline to 0.6 foot-candle (6 lux) average and a minimum at any point of 0.06 foot-candle (0.6 lux) at the end of the emergency lighting time duration. A maximum-to-minimum illumination uniformity ratio of 40 to 1 shall not be exceeded. This condition will be 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). All exterior doors shall have proper adress for the space

Posting of occupant load

2006 IFC 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. Post occupant load sign in all assembly areas

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In response to the resubmittal letter regarding occupancy load calculations the numbers we figured are not in agreement. Working in conjunction with codes administration and just looking at the occupant load for the sanctuary and the lower level open area that figure exceeds 300, without taking the accessory areas into consideration. As a result the building will have to be separated by a 2 hour enclosure or will be required to be sprinklered.

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2006 IBC Section 1004.1 - Design occupant load. In determining means of egress requirements, the number of occupants for whom means of egress facilities shall be provided shall be determined in accordance with this section. Where occupants from accessory areas egress through a primary space, the calculated occupant load for the primary space shall include the total occupant load of the primary space plus the number of occupants egressing through it from accessory spaces. Action required - Provide the calculated occupant load. This will include all areas. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 11:13 AM - The Codes Administration and Fire Department review staff have discussed how to best calculate the occupant load of this space. We have determined an occupant load of 198 for the sanctuary and choir area. This was number is the result of calculating the seating area at 1 person for every 7 square feet and the stage at 1 person for every 15 square feet. This is actually less than what is shown on the pew layout provided. We determined that the open area of the lower level is to be calculated at 1 person for every 15 square feet which results in an occupant load of 193. This is the multiplier for movable tables and chairs. We believe this is consistent with occupant load calculations for worship facilities we have reviewed in the past. Even without including the occupant loads of the office, classroom and support areas, the calculated occupant load of the fire area exceeds 300 is required to be protected buy a fire suppression system or divided into smaller fire areas. Make corrections as needed. Mike Weisenborn 08/15/2013 10:08 AM - The Codes Administration and Fire department staff have reviewed the revised floor plan and occupant load calculations provided. The problem that we are encountering is that the spaces provided on the plans are not all to scale so we are not able to perform calculations on our own. Other spaces are not dimensioned. When we calculate the total area of the lower level we get 4,673 square feet. This is 590 square feet more than 4,083 square feet used for the occupant load calculations provided in the email dated July 31st. The calculated occupant load of the space provided on July 31st is 291 people and this does not take into concediration the adjacent tenant. As this number is so close to the critical number of 300, we believe that all spaces have to be accounted for. If you believe that the space does not generate an occupant load than it needs to be indicated as part of the area calculations. It is also important that the plans accuratly represent the layout of the space. All spaces need to be correctly drawn and dimensiond. Make needed corrections. (The other comments provided on this document will remain until the calculated occupant load is approved.)

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 - A finish schedule has not been provided so I am not able to determine if a service sink is 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. Action required - If the building is not sprinkled than the corridors are required to be rated. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Exit access - Egress through intervening spaces

2006 IBC 1014.1 - Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section. 1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served, are not a high-hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. (See actual code for exceptions.) 2. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. (See actual code for exceptions.) 3. An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress. 4. Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms. Action required - Show that the requirements of item 3 are being met. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 12:04 PM - To be verified on inspection.

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 - To be verified on inspection.

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.

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In response to the resubmittal letter regarding occupancy load calculations the numbers we figured are not in agreement. Working in conjunction with codes administration and just looking at the occupant load for the sanctuary and the lower level open area that figure exceeds 300, without taking the accessory areas into consideration. As a result the building will have to be separated by a 2 hour enclosure or will be required to be sprinklered.

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2006 IBC Section 1004.1 - Design occupant load. In determining means of egress requirements, the number of occupants for whom means of egress facilities shall be provided shall be determined in accordance with this section. Where occupants from accessory areas egress through a primary space, the calculated occupant load for the primary space shall include the total occupant load of the primary space plus the number of occupants egressing through it from accessory spaces. Action required - Provide the calculated occupant load. This will include all areas. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 11:13 AM - The Codes Administration and Fire Department review staff have discussed how to best calculate the occupant load of this space. We have determined an occupant load of 198 for the sanctuary and choir area. This was number is the result of calculating the seating area at 1 person for every 7 square feet and the stage at 1 person for every 15 square feet. This is actually less than what is shown on the pew layout provided. We determined that the open area of the lower level is to be calculated at 1 person for every 15 square feet which results in an occupant load of 193. This is the multiplier for movable tables and chairs. We believe this is consistent with occupant load calculations for worship facilities we have reviewed in the past. Even without including the occupant loads of the office, classroom and support areas, the calculated occupant load of the fire area exceeds 300 is required to be protected buy a fire suppression system or divided into smaller fire areas. Make corrections as needed.

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The occupancy type is not listed in the code analysis. Action required - Provide additional information.

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If the fire area in which an A-3 occupancy is located is greater than 300 the building is required to be sprinkled. The fire area is the entire building. Action required - If the calculated occupant load of the building is greater than 300 the building will have to be sprinkled. This comment is for information purposes. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 11:39 AM - See comment 1.

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There seems to be an elevated platform for choir but I am unable to locate any construction details. Action required - Provide additional information.

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The notes indicate that there are 3 womens and 2 mens water closets. The plans show 1 womens, 1 mens, 1 unisex and 2 unlabled restrooms. Action required - Make needed corrections.

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 - A finish schedule has not been provided so I am not able to determine if a service sink is required. Provide additional information.

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A door and hardware schedule has not been provided. Action required - Provide information on all doors.

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. Action required - If the building is not sprinkled than the corridors are required to be rated. Make needed corrections.

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An exiting plan has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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 - The required vertical grab bar is not shown on the ADA details. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Exit access - Egress through intervening spaces

2006 IBC 1014.1 - Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section. 1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served, are not a high-hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. (See actual code for exceptions.) 2. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. (See actual code for exceptions.) 3. An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress. 4. Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms. Action required - Show that the requirements of item 3 are being met. Mike Weisenborn 07/17/2013 12:04 PM - To be verified on inspection.

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Specifications and details for the electrical and mechanical work have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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 - To be verified on inspection.

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.

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Provide detail on seating arrangement in the assembly area and calculate as per table 1004.1.1 in the 2006 IFC. Will pews be used and if so give specifications on each of them and calculate occupancy as per the IFC, or if fixed or bonded seats are to be used the occupancy shall be calculated at 7 per 1,000. Plans received are shawn as calculated at 15, which is used for tables and chairs. Calculating the seating at 7 and taking the entire occupancy into account puts the total number well over 300, thus requiring automatic sprinklers and an alarm system.

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The basement is shown as a warehouse area, however on the plan it is called out as a usable space, therefore I do not concurr with factoring it out at 500 per 1,000 sq/ft. Redefine the use of the space and provide new occupancy figures

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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. Exceptions: 1. The supervisory signal at a constantly attended location is not required where duct smoke detectors activate the building’s alarm notification appliances. 2. In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble. For units over 2,000 CFM this rule applies. Without an alarm system it shall have a remote LED test and reset switch, or shall be tied into the buildings alarm system

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2006 IBC Section 1004.1 - Design occupant load. In determining means of egress requirements, the number of occupants for whom means of egress facilities shall be provided shall be determined in accordance with this section. Where occupants from accessory areas egress through a primary space, the calculated occupant load for the primary space shall include the total occupant load of the primary space plus the number of occupants egressing through it from accessory spaces. Action required - Provide the calculated occupant load. This will include all areas.

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The occupancy type is not listed in the code analysis. Action required - Provide additional information.

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If the fire area in which an A-3 occupancy is located is greater than 300 the building is required to be sprinkled. The fire area is the entire building. Action required - If the calculated occupant load of the building is greater than 300 the building will have to be sprinkled. This comment is for information purposes.

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There seems to be an elevated platform for choir but I am unable to locate any construction details. Action required - Provide additional information.

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The notes indicate that there are 3 womens and 2 mens water closets. The plans show 1 womens, 1 mens, 1 unisex and 2 unlabled restrooms. Action required - Make needed corrections.

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 - A finish schedule has not been provided so I am not able to determine if a service sink is required. Provide additional information.

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A door and hardware schedule has not been provided. Action required - Provide information on all doors.

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. Action required - If the building is not sprinkled than the corridors are required to be rated. Make needed corrections.

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An exiting plan has not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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 - The required vertical grab bar is not shown on the ADA details. Make needed corrections.

Bldg - Exit access - Egress through intervening spaces

2006 IBC 1014.1 - Egress through intervening spaces. Egress through intervening spaces shall comply with this section. 1. Egress from a room or space shall not pass through adjoining or intervening rooms or areas, except where such adjoining rooms or areas are accessory to the area served, are not a high-hazard occupancy and provide a discernible path of egress travel to an exit. (See actual code for exceptions.) 2. Egress shall not pass through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or spaces used for similar purposes. (See actual code for exceptions.) 3. An exit access shall not pass through a room that can be locked to prevent egress. 4. Means of egress from dwelling units or sleeping areas shall not lead through other sleeping areas, toilet rooms or bathrooms. Action required - Show that the requirements of item 3 are being met.

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Specifications and details for the electrical and mechanical work have not been provided. Action required - Provide additional information.

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This constitutes a change in use of the building. Submit plans that are to scale so that calculated occupancy can be determined.