Lee's Summit

LC - MEP Subs

Lee's Summit Code of Ordinance, Section7-130.4 - Business License. (excerpt) 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. 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 CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS OF ANY MODIFICATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. (INFORMATION PURPOSES)

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 ADDRESS OF 1186 ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS IN A CONTRASTING COLOR TO THE BACKGROUND. ADRESS SHALL BE READABLE FROM THE ROADWAY (VERIIFED AT INSPECTION)

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 CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ANY MODIFICATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. (INFORMATION PURPOSES)

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 WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS 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 ALL REQUIRED SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. A CURRENT SERVICE TAG SHALL BE POSTED ON THE SYSTEMS RISER. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Misc

[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 AN EXIT.

Plumb - Minimum number of fixtures 403.1

2012 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 drinking fountain or provide a letter from tenant agreeing to provide a water cooler, bottled water, or similar. 1/25/17 - letter provided

Bldg - Accessibility - Point of sales and service counters 1109.12.3

2012 IBC 1109.12.3 – Point of sale and service counters. Where counters are provided for sales or distribution of goods or services, at least one of each type provided shall be accessible. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, accessible counters shall also be dispersed. Action required: Provide accessible portion of counter at reception desk. Minimum 36" wide and maximum 36" tall. 1/25/17 - acknowledged in letter - field verify

Misc

2011 NEC 517.13 Grounding of Receptacles and Fixed Electrical Equipment in Patient Care Areas. Wiring in patient care areas shall comply with 517.13(A) and (B). (A) Wiring methods. All branch circuits serving patient care areas shall be provided with an effective ground-fault current path by installation in a metal raceway system, or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly. The metal raceway system, or metallic cable armor, or sheath assembly shall itself qualify as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.118. (B) Insulated Equipment Grounding Conductor. (1) General. The following shall be directly connected to an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor that is installed with the branch circuit conductors in the wiring methods as provided in 517.13(A). 1. The grounding terminals of all receptacles. 2. Metal Boxes and enclosures containing receptacles. 3. All non-current-carrying conductive surfaces of fixed electrical equipment likely to become energized that are subject to personal contact, operating at over 100 volts. (refer code for exceptions) (2) Sizing. Equipment grounding conductors and equipment bonding jumpers shall be sized in accordance with 250.122. Action required: Modify drawings to show that all circuits in patient care areas will have redundant ground system. Also, remove or modify spec. note #17 on sheet E102. 1/25/17 - drawing modified

Mech - Materials within plenums 602.2.1

2012 IMC 602.2.1 Materials within plenums. Except as required by Sections 602.2.1.1 through 602.2.1.5, materials within plenums shall be noncombustible or shall be listed and labeled as having a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. (see code section for exceptions) Action required: Comment is for informational purposes. Materials above the ceiling will be field verified. 1/25/17 - acknowledged in letter - field verify

Plumb - Minimum number of fixtures 403.1

2012 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 drinking fountain or provide a letter from tenant agreeing to provide a water cooler, bottled water, or similar.

Bldg - Accessibility - Point of sales and service counters 1109.12.3

2012 IBC 1109.12.3 – Point of sale and service counters. Where counters are provided for sales or distribution of goods or services, at least one of each type provided shall be accessible. Where such counters are dispersed throughout the building or facility, accessible counters shall also be dispersed. Action required: Provide accessible portion of counter at reception desk. Minimum 36" wide and maximum 36" tall.

Misc

2011 NEC 517.13 Grounding of Receptacles and Fixed Electrical Equipment in Patient Care Areas. Wiring in patient care areas shall comply with 517.13(A) and (B). (A) Wiring methods. All branch circuits serving patient care areas shall be provided with an effective ground-fault current path by installation in a metal raceway system, or a cable having a metallic armor or sheath assembly. The metal raceway system, or metallic cable armor, or sheath assembly shall itself qualify as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.118. (B) Insulated Equipment Grounding Conductor. (1) General. The following shall be directly connected to an insulated copper equipment grounding conductor that is installed with the branch circuit conductors in the wiring methods as provided in 517.13(A). 1. The grounding terminals of all receptacles. 2. Metal Boxes and enclosures containing receptacles. 3. All non-current-carrying conductive surfaces of fixed electrical equipment likely to become energized that are subject to personal contact, operating at over 100 volts. (refer code for exceptions) (2) Sizing. Equipment grounding conductors and equipment bonding jumpers shall be sized in accordance with 250.122. Action required: Modify drawings to show that all circuits in patient care areas will have redundant ground system. Also, remove or modify spec. note #17 on sheet E102.

Mech - Materials within plenums 602.2.1

2012 IMC 602.2.1 Materials within plenums. Except as required by Sections 602.2.1.1 through 602.2.1.5, materials within plenums shall be noncombustible or shall be listed and labeled as having a flame spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. (see code section for exceptions) Action required: Comment is for informational purposes. Materials above the ceiling will be field verified.

LC - MEP Subs

Lee's Summit Code of Ordinance, Section7-130.4 - Business License. (excerpt) 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. Action required: MEP subcontractors are required to be listed on permit. Provide company names of licensed MEP contractors.

Misc

CODE ANALYSIS SHOULD INCLUDE IFC 2012 (INFORMATION PURPOSES)

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 CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS OF ANY MODIFICATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. (INFORMATION PURPOSES)

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 ADDRESS OF 1186 ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS IN A CONTRASTING COLOR TO THE BACKGROUND. ADRESS SHALL BE READABLE FROM THE ROADWAY (VERIIFED AT INSPECTION)

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 CONTRACTOR PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ANY MODIFICATIONS TO BE DONE TO THE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. (INFORMATION PURPOSES)

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 WILL BE REQUIRED OF THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS 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 ALL REQUIRED SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE. A CURRENT SERVICE TAG SHALL BE POSTED ON THE SYSTEMS RISER. (VERIFIED AT INSPECTION)

Misc

[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 AN EXIT.