Lee's Summit

Installation acceptance testing

2018 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. (Informational Purposes) Call (816)969-1300 to schedule testing.

Miscellaneous Correction

(Action Required) Mount outside horn/strobe by FDC Strobes only in Men's and Women's Restrooms

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. ACTION REQUIRED:(information purposes) All field testing and acceptance testing will be required to be completed prior to the final occupancy inspection. Contact the fire department to schedule testing. (816)969-1300

Posting of occupant load

2012 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. ACTION REQUIRED: (verified at inspection) Post occupant load signs in rooms 118 and 119.

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. ACTION REQUIRED: (information purposes) Have the fire alarm system contractor provide shop drawings of the Fire Alarm System to be installed. Duct detection will be monitored by 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). ACTION REQUIRED: (verified at inspection) Numeric address of (2240) shall be readable from Blue Parkway.

Knox box required

2012 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. ACTION REQUIRED:(verified at inspection) Placement will be made on the wall above FDC.

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. ACTION REQUIRED:(information purposes) Have the fire sprinkler system contractor provide shop drawings of the fire sprinkler system to be installed.

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. ACTION REQUIRED:(information purposes) Field tests and acceptance testing of the fire sprinkler and fire alarm system will be required prior to the final occupancy inspection. Contact the fire department to schedule testing. (816)969-1300

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. ACTION REQUIRED:(verified at inspection) Provide a minimum of six 2A10BC fire extinguishers. To be mounted on walls or cabinets on normal path of travel close to exits.

Miscellaneous Correction

2012 IFC 1008.1.9 Door operations. ACTION REQUIRED:(verified at inspection) NO keyed locks on the egress side of an exit. 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. ACTION REQUIRED:(verified at inspection) Panic hardware to be installed on all hinged exit doors.

Misc

2012 IFC 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:(verified at inspection) Receiving exit door needs exterior emergency illumination.

Final Development Plan

The building permit for this project can not be issued until the Codes Administration Department has received the approved Final Development Plan from the Planning and Development Department. Action required: Comment is for informational purposes. 2/22/19 - Acknowledged in letter.

Miscellaneous Correction

2012 IBC 1704.2 Special inspections. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more approved agencies to perform inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1705. These inspections are in addition to the inspections identified in Lee’s Summit Code of Ordinances Chapter 7. (see code section for exceptions) Action required: Provide statement of special inspections / letter of responsibility from company contracted to perform special inspections.

Miscellaneous Correction

2012 IBC 1013.6 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 sphere 21 inches in diameter. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches beyond each end of such appliance, equipment, fan, or component. Action required: Either relocate roof hatch or provide guards at roof edge.

Bldg - Occupant load posting 1004.3

2012 IBC 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. Action required: Comment is for informational purposes. To be field verified. 2/22/19 - Acknowledged in letter.

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 compliant wall finish material at mop sink.

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. PVC will not be allowed in plenums. To be field verified. 2/22/19 - Acknowledged in letter.

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. (unable to locate license for KC Mechanical)

Final Development Plan

The building permit for this project can not be issued until the Codes Administration Department has received the approved Final Development Plan from the Planning and Development Department. Action required: Comment is for informational purposes.

Miscellaneous Correction

2012 IBC 1704.2 Special inspections. Where application is made for construction as described in this section, the owner or the registered design professional in responsible charge acting as the owner’s agent shall employ one or more approved agencies to perform inspections during construction on the types of work listed under Section 1705. These inspections are in addition to the inspections identified in Lee’s Summit Code of Ordinances Chapter 7. (see code section for exceptions) Action required: Provide statement of special inspections / letter of responsibility from company contracted to perform special inspections.

Miscellaneous Correction

2012 IBC 1013.6 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 sphere 21 inches in diameter. The guard shall extend not less than 30 inches beyond each end of such appliance, equipment, fan, or component. Action required: Either relocate roof hatch or provide guards at roof edge.

Bldg - Occupant load posting 1004.3

2012 IBC 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. Action required: Comment is for informational purposes. To be field verified.

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 compliant wall finish material at mop sink.

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. PVC will not be allowed in plenums. To 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. (unable to locate license for KC Mechanical)

Posting of occupant load

2012 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. (Action Required) Post occupant load signs in rooms 118 and 119.

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. (Action Required) Provide shop drawings of the Fire Alarm System. Duct detection will be monitored.

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). (Action Required) Post address readable from Blue Parkway.

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. (Action Required) A Knox Box can be obtained through KnoxBox.com. Placement will be made on the wall above FDC.

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. (Action Required) Provide shop drawings of the system to be installed.

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. (Action Required) Testing of the fire protection systems before final occupancy inspection. Call (816)969-1300 to schedule testing.

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. (Action Required) Provide a minimum of 6 2A10BC fire extinguishers.

Miscellaneous Correction

1008.1.9 Door operations. Except as specifically per mitted by this section egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. (Action Required) Panic hardware to be installed on all hinged exit doors.

Misc

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) Receiving exit door needs exterior emergency illumination.