Lee's Summit

Installation acceptance testing

2012 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. ACCEPTANCE TESTING OF THE NEW INSTALLED ALARM DEVICES IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FINAL OCCUPANCY INSPECTION. TO SCHEDULE A TEST CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 816-969-1300

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

2012 IFC 901.6- Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Not required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. The existing sprinkler system riser shall be current with the required annual service/maintenance, with a current service tag on the riser.

Gen - Submittal documents 7-137

Lee's Summit Code Of Ordinances 7-137. - Submittal Documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in three (3) sets with each application for a permit. A registered design professional licensed by the State of Missouri shall prepare the construction documents. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional licensed by the State of Missouri. Action required: Provide complete MEP designs.

Bldg - Toilet room wall finish 1210.2.2

2012 IBC 1210.2.2 – Walls and partitions. Walls and partitions with 2 feet of service sinks, urinals and water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of not less than 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. (See code section for possible exceptions.) Action required: Specify restroom finish materials. If walls are to be painted, they must be of the epoxy type.

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2011 NEC 210.8 (B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(B)(1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms (2) Kitchens (3) Rooftops (4) Outdoors (5) Sinks - where receptacles are installed within 6 feet of the outside edge of the sink. (6) Indoor wet locations (7) Locker rooms with associated showering facilities (8) Garages, service bays, and similar areas where electrical diagnostic equipment, electrical hand tools, or portable lighting equipment are to be used. (refer to code for exceptions) Action required: Modify drawings to show that all receptacles within 6' of a sink will by GFCI protected.

Misc

2012 IBC 1006.1 Illumination required. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. Action required: Specify and locate emergency lighting including at exterior of exits.

LC - MEP Subs

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. Excerpt from Sec. 7-130, Lees Summit Code of Ordinances. Action required: MEP subcontractors are required to be listed on permit. Provide company names of licensed MEP contractors.

Construction documents for fire alarm systems

2012 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. HAVE THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR THE ANY ALTERATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

Address numbers required

2012 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). POST THE NUMERIC OR ALPHBETIC ADDRESS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS. THE ADDRESS SHALL BE VIEWABLE FROM THE ADDRESSED ROADWAY ( INDEPENDENCE)

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

2012 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. HAVE THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS OF THE ALTERATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

Installation acceptance testing

2012 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. TESTING OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FINAL OCCUPANCY INSPECTION. TO SCHEDULE A TEST CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 816-969-1300

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

2012 IFC 901.6- Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Not required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. THE EXISTING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE CURRENT WITH THE REQUIRED ANNUAL MAINTENANCE /SERVICE. WITH A CURRENT SERVICE TAG ON THE RISER. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Portable fire extinguishers - general

2012 IFC 906.2 - General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. PROVIDE ONE RATED (5POUND) 2A-10BC FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR EVERY 3000 SQ.FT OF BUILDING SPACE. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Portable fire extinguishers - conspicuous locations

2012 IFC 906.5- Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE MOUNTED IN A LOCATION TO HAVE A MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE OF 75' FROM ANYWHERE WITHIN THE BUILDING. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Gen - Submittal documents 7-137

Lee's Summit Code Of Ordinances 7-137. - Submittal Documents. Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data shall be submitted in three (3) sets with each application for a permit. A registered design professional licensed by the State of Missouri shall prepare the construction documents. Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional licensed by the State of Missouri. Action required: Provide complete MEP designs.

Bldg - Toilet room wall finish 1210.2.2

2012 IBC 1210.2.2 – Walls and partitions. Walls and partitions with 2 feet of service sinks, urinals and water closets shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of not less than 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. (See code section for possible exceptions.) Action required: Specify restroom finish materials. If walls are to be painted, they must be of the epoxy type.

Misc

2011 NEC 210.8 (B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in 210.8(B)(1) through (8) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. (1) Bathrooms (2) Kitchens (3) Rooftops (4) Outdoors (5) Sinks - where receptacles are installed within 6 feet of the outside edge of the sink. (6) Indoor wet locations (7) Locker rooms with associated showering facilities (8) Garages, service bays, and similar areas where electrical diagnostic equipment, electrical hand tools, or portable lighting equipment are to be used. (refer to code for exceptions) Action required: Modify drawings to show that all receptacles within 6' of a sink will by GFCI protected.

Misc

2012 IBC 1006.1 Illumination required. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. Action required: Specify and locate emergency lighting including at exterior of exits.

LC - MEP Subs

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. Excerpt from Sec. 7-130, Lees Summit Code of Ordinances. Action required: MEP subcontractors are required to be listed on permit. Provide company names of licensed MEP contractors.

Misc

STORAGE IN THE WAREHOUSES? (1) what will be stored? (2) how will it be stored? shelving, racks, pallets? provide additional information.

Construction documents for fire alarm systems

2012 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. HAVE THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR THE ANY ALTERATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.

Address numbers required

2012 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). POST THE NUMERIC OR ALPHBETIC ADDRESS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS. THE ADDRESS SHALL BE VIEWABLE FROM THE ADDRESSED ROADWAY ( INDEPENDENCE)

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

2012 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. HAVE THE SELECTED CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS OF THE ALTERATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

Installation acceptance testing

2012 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. TESTING OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE FINAL OCCUPANCY INSPECTION. TO SCHEDULE A TEST CONTACT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AT 816-969-1300

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

2012 IFC 901.6- Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection, alarm and extinguishing systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Not required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. THE EXISTING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHALL BE CURRENT WITH THE REQUIRED ANNUAL MAINTENANCE /SERVICE. WITH A CURRENT SERVICE TAG ON THE RISER. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Portable fire extinguishers - general

2012 IFC 906.2 - General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. PROVIDE ONE RATED (5POUND) 2A-10BC FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR EVERY 3000 SQ.FT OF BUILDING SPACE. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Portable fire extinguishers - conspicuous locations

2012 IFC 906.5- Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. FIRE EXTINGUISHER SHALL BE MOUNTED IN A LOCATION TO HAVE A MAXIMUM TRAVEL DISTANCE OF 75' FROM ANYWHERE WITHIN THE BUILDING. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Misc

WHAT WILL BE THE OCCUPANT LOAD OF THE WORKROOM ? TWO EXITS MAYBE REQUIRED [B] 1015.2.1 Two exits or exit access doorways. Where two exits or exit access doorways are required from any portion of the exit access, the exit doors or exit access doorways shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area to be served measured in a straight line between exit doors or exit access doorways. Interlocking or scissor stairs shall be counted as one exit stairway. Exceptions: 1. Where interior exit stairways are interconnected by a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated corridor conforming to the requirements of Section 1018, the required exit separation shall be measured along the shortest direct line of travel within the corridor. 2. Where a building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the separation distance of the exit doors or exit access doorways shall not be less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served.

Misc

EGRESS DOORS:Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving a room or area containing an occupant load of 50 or more persons or a Group H occupancy. B] 1005.7.1 Doors. Doors, when fully opened, shall not reduce the required width by more than 7 inches (178 mm). Doors in any position shall not reduce the required

Misc

B] 1006.1 Illumination required. The means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. PROVIDE ILLUMINATION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR EXITS FROM THE WAREHOUSE AREAS.

Misc

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TYPE OF HARDWARE ON OR TO BE USED THE EXIT DOORS. B] 1008.1.9 Door operations. Except as specifically permitted by this section egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. [B] 1008.1.9.1 Hardware. Door handles, pulls, latches, locks and other operating devices on doors required to be accessible by Chapter 11 of the International Building Code shall not require tight grasping, tight pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate. NO KEYED LOCKS ON THE EGRESS SIDE OF ANY MARKED EXIT.