Lee's Summit

Construction documents for fire alarm systems

2018 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 deferred submittal for fire alarm system.

Construction documents - Fire protection systems

2018 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 deferred submittal for fire protection system.

IBC 1109.12.9 Point of sale and service counters - accessibility

2018 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. ICC A117.1 Section 904.3 Sales and service counters and windows. Sales and service counters and windows shall comply with Section 904.3.1 and either 904.3.2 or 904.3.3. Where counters are provided, the accessible portion of the countertop shall extend the same depth as the public portion of the sales and service countertop provided for standing customers. (see code for exception) 904.3.1 Vertical barriers. At service windows or service counters, any vertical barrier between service personnel and customers shall be at a height of 43 inches maximum above the floor. (see code for exception regarding security glazing) 904.3.2 Parallel Approach. A portion of the public use side of the counter surface 36 inches minimum in length and 26 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum in height above the floor shall be provided. A clear floor space positioned for a parallel approach adjacent to the accessible counter shall be provided. The space between the accessible counter surface and any projecting objects above the accessible counter shall be 12 inches minimum. (see code for exception) 904.3.3 Forward Approach. A portion of the public use side of the counter surface 30 inches minimum in length and 36 inches maximum in height above the floor shall be provided. A clear floor space positioned for a forward approach to the accessible counter shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall be provided under the accessible counter. The space between the accessible counter surface and any projecting objects above the accessible counter shall be 12” minimum. Action required: Comment is informational. To be verified during inspections.

ICC A117.1 904.3 Sales and Service Counters

ICC A117.1 Section 904.3 Sales and service counters and windows. Sales and service counters and windows shall comply with Section 904.3.1 and either 904.3.2 or 904.3.3. Where counters are provided, the accessible portion of the countertop shall extend the same depth as the public portion of the sales and service countertop provided for standing customers. (see code for exception) 904.3.1 Vertical barriers. At service windows or service counters, any vertical barrier between service personnel and customers shall be at a height of 43 inches maximum above the floor. (see code for exception regarding security glazing) 904.3.2 Parallel Approach. A portion of the public use side of the counter surface 36 inches minimum in length and 26 inches minimum and 36 inches maximum in height above the floor shall be provided. A clear floor space positioned for a parallel approach adjacent to the accessible counter shall be provided. The space between the accessible counter surface and any projecting objects above the accessible counter shall be 12 inches minimum. (see code for exception) 904.3.3 Forward Approach. A portion of the public use side of the counter surface 30 inches minimum in length and 36 inches maximum in height above the floor shall be provided. A clear floor space positioned for a forward approach to the accessible counter shall be provided. Knee and toe clearance complying with Section 306 shall be provided under the accessible counter. The space between the accessible counter surface and any projecting objects above the accessible counter shall be 12” minimum.

LC - General Contractor

Lee's Summit Code of Ordinance, Section7-130.10 - Business License. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the construction contracting business without first obtaining a business license as required under the applicable provisions of Chapter 28 of the Lee's Summit Code of Ordinances. Action required: Either a Class A or Class B license is required. Provide the company name of the licensed general contractor and the name, email address & phone number for the on-site contact.

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.