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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBig Al's Fire Code Reviewf1E IDIAN,--- Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members: Keith Bird Brad Hoaglun Charles Rountree David Zaremba Fire Code Review - Plans Are NOT Approved - See Conditions/Corrections Below Plan Reviewer: Rick Jackson - Office 208-489-0314 / Cell 208-841-0194 rjackson@meridiancity.org Date of Review: Te^- 'may °� August 9, 2011 Resubmittal Review Project Name and Address: Big Al's 1900 N. Eagle Road Project Description: Construct a new two-story sports bar/restaurant/bowling alley Building Permit Information APPC2011-125 Adopted Building Codes 2009 IBC - 2009 IFC - 2009 IMC - 2008 NEC 2003 UPC - 2009 IFGC Type of Construction II -A Actual Building Height and Area Total Square Footage — 65,661 Height - 37 feet 2 Story with Atrium I't Floor — 51,048 2 n Floor —14,613 Occupancy Classification A-2 / A-3 / B - Nonseparated Occupant Load Data I' Floor - 978 2nd Floor — 749- 591 Total -1,569 (Posted at Entrance Allowable Increases Sprinklers — Yes / Frontage - Yes Fire Sprinklers Required - Full NFPA 13 System Fire Alarm Requirements Voice Evac System Required; Sprinkler Monitoring, Kitchen Extinguishing System Monitoring; HVAC Shutdown; Elevator Recall Exits Required and Provided 3 From Each Floor Required and Provided Fire Flow Requirements 1,500 gpm - Reduced 75% from 3,750 gpm Elevator Requirements Car Must Be Sized to Handle a Stretcher 84 x 24 inches Special Requirements Generator Provided NOTE: The 8 inch hydrant and fire service line is on a dead end. This service shall be looped or the fire service line routed separately back to the 12 inch loop. Fire Flow and Fire Hydrant Information: 1. The minimum required fire flow is 1,500 gallons per minute with a 20 -pound residual pressure for two hours. The Development Services Analyst will verify the available fire flow. (IFC 2009 Section 507 & Appendix B) Building Services. 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite #102,. Meridian, Idaho 83642 Phone 208-887-2211 . Fax 208-887-1297 . www.meridiancity.org Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members: ae a fire hydrant within 100 feet of the Keith Bird 507; Appendix C and Local Brad Hoaglun Charles Rountree David Zaremba inches from grade to the center of all outlets and shall be located a minimum of 40 feet from the building. Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with 2009 IFC 507 and 2008 NFPA-24. Comments/Items Requiring Correction: The egress plan e4; 84;eet -4 0.09 i1ses th—p-, i4;eo4T-e-,et mi4;i requ4ed egress width (IBG— components require a ult:.a: e.- of 2 inelies per o 8/9 — Corrected except on Sheet A0.02 Note #1 still references .15 and .20 multiplier. Nresrr rtrears. oec-upant lead. 8/9 — Corrected— Additional doors added at main exit. .. in Group A ocoupancies shall be provided with additional means of egress that shall proy,4de an egress eapaoity f4 at least P4;e half of the total oeoupant l0ad Sff-N,ed by that le'Vel. 8/ Additional main exit to the south• provided throughout. 4. Deferred Submittals: Provide one set of plans and specifications for the fire alarm system in accordance with the 2009 IFC 907.1. The fire alarm plans included in this submittal were not reviewed nor are they approved for installation. The fire alarm panel was shown on the second floor storage room. If the voice evacuation panel/main panel are located in that location there shall be a remote microphone at the main entrance. Approval of the fire alarm system will be provided after review/approval of the shop drawings and specifications. The design and installation shall be in accordance with the 2009 IFC 907 and 2010 NFPA-72 — National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Prior to commencing the installation of the fire alarm system, a permit shall be obtained from the Meridian Building Department. The permit fee is $4.25 per device with a minimum fee of $150.00. (2009 IFC 901.2) The fire alarm system will have emergency power from an on-site generator on the east side of the building. The generator must be approved for use prior to occupancy. It will require a full load test and test of the transfer switch. The field inspector will witness the tests. 6. Deferred submittals: Provide two sets of plans and specifications for the automatic sprinkler system and submit them to the Meridian Building Department. The FDC shall be located within 100 feet of the nearest hydrant. All work, including the underground supply main for the sprinkler system shall be conducted by a contractor licensed by the Idaho State Fire Marshal's Office. The installation shall meet the applicable requirements including but not limited to 2009 IFC Section 903 and NFPA-13 2010 — Sprinkler Systems (IDAPA -18 `b Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members: 9)Fipaim �i�oi,pf the system, a permit shall be obtained Keith Birdfr t +en tan t pa en . Th �'imit fee is $4.25 per head with a minnnmr.e oaglun of $150.00. The showJW4s shall contain the information noted in 2010 NFPA 13 ares ountree p David Zaremba Chapter 22. (2009 IFC 9 7. The elevator shall be sized to accommodate an ambulance stretcher 24 inches by 84 inches with not less than 5 inch radius corners. The car shall be identified with the emergency services star of life with the symbol placed on both sides of the hoistway door frame. (Meridian Amendments to the 2009 IBC Section 3002.4) 8. All exit doors shall have panic hardware. All doors shall be openable from the egress side not requiring keys or special knowledge or effort. (2009 IFC 1008.1.10 and 1008.1.9) 9. All exits shall have emergency discharge lighting. The locations of the emergency lights and exits sign are approved — exception: provide emergency lighting in the office hallway #223. Final approval of emergency lights will be provided after an inspection when substantial construction is completed. The emergency lighting and exit signs shall meet the illumination and performance standards of the 2009 IFC Sections 1006 and 1011. 819 — Call for inspector to review location of exit signs after substantial construction is complete to review locations. Additional signs may be required. 10. There is a Type I kitchen hood as part of this permit. The hood will require an automatic fire extinguishing system. Submit plans and specifications for this permit to the building department. This will require monitoring by the fire alarm control panel. Provide the air balance certification at time of the operational test of the extinguishing system. The mechanical system must comply with the engineers specifications prior to approval. Activation of the system will shut down the fuel to all appliances under the hood, make-up air, and lights. The exhaust fan shall remain on upon activation. (2009 IFC 904.2 and 904.11) 11. Post the maximum occupant load sign at the main entrance. The sign shall be durable stating the maximum occupant load of: Ifi% 1569 (2009 IFC 1004.3) 12. Provide additional occupant load signs for the following rooms: combined occupant load for the Family Dining/Sports Bar; Family Dining; each Private Party Room and a total if the all partitions are opened; second floor Lounge. 13. The Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Riser room doors shall be permanently identified with one -inch letter signs. Provide a sign on the door (#205) to the roof ladder - Roof Access. (2009 IFC 102.8 and 605.3. 1) 14. The fire alarm control panel shall monitor the duct smoke detectors for HVAC shutdown. Approved access panels shall be provided for inspection and maintenance of all duct smoke detectors. The sampling tubes shall be installed to manufacturer's installation instructions. Access shall be provided for testing of the smoke detector. (2006 IFC 907.4. 1) Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members: T!!= te feet within five feet of the west main Keith Bird sh e to y the fire alarmsystem. Contact the MeddHoaglun 34 for ordering inf ation. (IFC 2009506.1) ares Rountree David Zaremba chanic shall be in s one-hour rated room. The wall types for the room do NOT indicate one-hour assemblies on sheet A2.03. (Meridian Amendment to the 2009 IFC) 17. Meridian requires fire extinguishers complying with 2009 IFC 906. The spacing of the extinguishers in this submittal appear to be over spaced. They shall have a minimum rating of 2A-1OBC; current service tags from a fire extinguisher company and installed in an accessible and visible locations. Mount the fire extinguisher at a maximum height of 48 inches above the floor to the top of the handle of the fire extinguisher. Travel distance not to exceed 75'. Provide a K class fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. Field inspector can verify the location based on equipment layout. (2009 IFC 906.1— 906.9) 18. Provide 12 inch address numbers, contrasting in color and visible from Eagle Road. (2009 IFC 505.1) 19. Final approval of the project will be provided after the completion of all inspections and testing. (2009 IFC 104) 20. The "Construction Inspection Record" shall remain on-site at all times. 21. The contractor shall be responsible for applicable requirements of the 2009 IFC Chapter 14: Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition. 22. Contact the Meridian Building Department at 887-1155 to schedule all inspections. (2009 IFC 106.2.1) 23. This review is limited to the information submitted on the plans. Construction documents approved by the fire code official are approved with that such construction documents comply in all respects with this code. Review and approval by the fire code official shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility of compliance with this code. (2009 IFC 105.4:4) If you have questions, call this office at 208-489-0314 or cellular 208-841-0194.