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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIRE CODE - 03-00028 - BYUI Rick Building - New Building3/31/2003 Rulon Neilsen Ricks College Physical Plant Rexburg, ID 83440 Dear Rulon, STATE OF IDAHO P.O. Box 280 12 North Center Street Rexburg, Idaho 83440 Phone (208) 359-3020 Fax (208) 359-3022 e-mail rexburg@ci.rexburg.id.us I have reviewed the drawings to the Thomas E. Ricks Education Building and have the following concerns: 1. Prior to the construction proceeding, we would like to meet with representatives from the Contractor, the Special Inspection firm that has been picked for this project and BYU-I. In this meeting we would like to discuss the schedule, the individuals who will be performing the special inspections and the type of inspections anticipated. 2. The Code states that "Prior to Commissioning of Mechanical Systems they shall be both inspected and tested beforehand", and that "Approval for commissioning will be secured from the Building Official prior to operation". The purpose is to eradicate the process of "testing systems by commissioning them". Let me know if you see any problems with meeting this criteria. 3. After discussion with our Mechanical Inspector, Bill Hamlin, he has informed me that BYU-I is developing a QC/QA program as per the 2000 International Building Code. It has further come to my attention that the college desires this item to be classified under the Code as a "Deferred Submittal". We will operate under this premise unless instructed otherwise by your office. 4. I have attached a copy of the Fire Department Review to the back of this document. Please look into these items. If you have any questions please give me a call at 359-3020 ext. 324. Sincerely, Val Christensen Building Official C.C. John Millar Chris Huskinson Stephen Zollinger REXBURG-MADISON COUNTY EMERGENCYSER VICES 26 NORTH CENTER STREET REXBURG, IDAHO 83440 208-359-3010 208-359-3006 FAX 2000 International Fire Code Plan Review Plan Date: Feb. 4, 2003 Review Date: Feb. 10, 2003 Building Name: THOMAS E. RICKS BUILDING, BYU-I Building Address: BYU-I CAMPUS Stories: TWO Type of Construction: H -A Occupancy Classification: B, A-1, A-3 Existing Floor Area: N/A New Construction Floor Area: 57, 194 SQUARE FEET 1. Required Fire Flow (Appendix B): 3500 GPM/THREE HOURS WITH AUTOMATIC IMF SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLED Comments: NONE 2. Water Supply (Section 508, Appendix C) Required: YES Fire Hydrant Location: SEE COMMENTS Fire Hydrant Flows: UNKNOWN Fire Flow Test Location: N/A Fire Flow Supplied By: N/A Other Approved Water Source: NONE Water Supply Acceptable: NONE Fire Hydrant Location Acceptable: YES Water Supply Comments: HYDRANT ON EAST SIDE OF BUILDING NOT ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. AARON OF FFKR PROPOSED MOVING HYDRANT TO THE WEST ALONG SIDEWALK. PLEASE PROVIDE AN ENGINEER'S ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABLE WATER FLOW FOR ALL NEW HYDRANTS. 3. Fire Apparatus Access Roads (Section 503, Appendix D) Required: YES Acceptable Width: YES Complete Road Acceptable: YES Comments: NONE Length: YES Surface: YES 4. Access Roads and Water Supply, including fire hydrants are required to be installed and made serviceable prior to and during time of construction (Section 501): YES Comments: IF NOT INSTALLED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION AND MADE OPERATIONAL, A STOP WORK ORDER WILL BE ISSUED. 5. Installation of portable fire extinguishers (Section 906) Required: YES Location shown: NOT SHOWN Type provided acceptable: NOT SHOWN Comments: REQUIRE MINEVIUM SIZE OF 2A10BC WITHIN TRAVEL DISTANCES IN ALL AREAS. 6. Automatic fire extinguishing systems (Section 903) Required: YES Type of system being installed: WET Sprinkler system monitoring (Section 907) required: YES Comments: STILL WAITING FOR FIRE SPRINKLER PLANS TO BE RETURNED FROM THE STATE 7. Standpipes (Section 905) required: NO Type required: Comments: S. Ventilating hood and duct fire extinguisher system (Section 609) required: NO Type being provided: Automatic fuel shut-off required: Portable fire extinguisher shown: Comments: 9. Fire alarm systems (Section 907) required: YES Type of system required: Manual: X Automatic: X Both: X Type of system being provided: Manual: Automatic: Both: X Components of system shown: Smoke Detectors: X Heat Detectors: X Manual Pull Station: X Sounding Devices: X Visual Devices: X Door Holders: X Duct Detectors: X Flow Alarm: Sprinkler Valve Monitoring: YES' Fire Alarm System Acceptable: NO, SEE ADDITIONAL COMMENTS BELOW 10. Other corrections that are required by special occupancy or conditions: PLEASE ADDRESS DEFICIENCIES AS NOTED Plans as submitted are acceptable: NO Plans checked by: CHRIS HUSKINSON Date: 2-10-03 Please furnish comments back to the plan reviewer in the following manner: Written Comments: X New Plans: X ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: SECOND LEVEL - 1. ADD HORN/STROBES IN HALLWAY 230. 2. ADD HORN/STROBES IN HALLWAY 240. 3. ADD HORN/STROBES IN HALLWAY ALONG NORTH OFFICES. 4. IS THERE A DOOR IN HALLWAY 230? IF SO, PLEASE ADDRESS FIRE ALARM HORN/STROBE UNITS. 5. ADD HORN/STROBE IN CENTER STAIRWELL. 6. ALL HORN/STROBES IN HALLWAYS TOO SMALL FOR AREA THEY ARE SHOWN TO COVER. PLEASE ADDRESS. 7. ADD HORN/STROBE IN 262B, 262F, ETC. 3. ADD HEAT/SMOKE DETECORS IN MECHANICAL ROOMS 248, 210N, 218, 246, ETC. 9. HOW HIGH ARE THE CABINETS IN 245? IF THEY BLOCK THE HORN/STROBE, ADDITIONAL UNITS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. FIRST LEVEL - 1. ADD HORN/STROBES IN HALLWAY 100 AND IN HALLWAY POINTING NORTH. 2. IS THERE A DOOR IN HALLWAY 100? IF SO, PLEASE ADDRESS FIRE ALAMR HORN/STROBE UNITS. 3. ALL HORN/STROBE IN HALLWAYS TOO SMALL FOR AREA THEY ARE SHOW TO COVER. PLEASE ADDRESS. 4. ADD HEAT/SMOKE DETECTORS IN 140, 146, 148, 110N,120, ETC. 5. ADD HORN/STROBE IN ADA 137. 6. HOW HIGH ARE THE CABINETS IN 131? IF THEY BLOCK THE HORN/STROBE, ADDITIONAL UNITS NEED TO BE INSTALLED. 7. HORN/STROBE UNITS IN LECTURE AUDITORIUMS NEED TO INSTALLED SO THAT THE OCCUPANTS CAN READILY VISUALIZE THEM. CURRENTLY THEY ARE MOUNTED IN THE REAR OF THE ROOM. BASEMENT LEVEL - 1. ADD HEAT/SMOKE DETECTOR IN 005. ADDITIONAL ITEMS MAY BE ADDRESSED AS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSES. SUBMITTALS - L SECTION 15300 -FIRE SPRINKLER - REQUIREMENTS ARE THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE AND BUILDING CODES, NOT THE "LATEST COPY OF THE UBC AND UFC". 2. SECTION 16721- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM- REQUIREMENTS ARE THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE AND BUILDING CODES, NOT THE "1994 UFC AND UBC".