BLD20070366 Former EWHS Interior 2.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:April 24, 2007
To:Development Services Lead Theresa Umbaugh
From:John Westfall, Fire Marshal (425) 771-0213
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Subject:BLD20070366 Former EWHS Interior 23200 100 Ave W
Bldg F (& Bldg H from permit *0365)
(Concurrent permit application BLD20070365 for Sitework & Bldg H)
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2003
International Fire Code and Edmonds Community Development Code:
1. Sheet G-001
Call out Fire Alarm Permit requirement OR show new/existing detectors, notification appliances
with electrical sheets.
2. Sheet G-002
For Code Plan purposes, show egress considerations from EXISTING CONDITIONS areas and
label areas.
3. Show Occupant Load (key) information for all spaces. Although the occupancy classification
(E) is not changing, the new occupancy types may require recalculation with different
factors, e.g. classroom factor = 20, shops/vocational factor = 50, … See IFC Table
1004.1.2
4. Calculate F4 & F5 egress diagonal across both classroom spaces separated by collapsible
partition.
5. Verify OL for H26.
6. Sheet G-002 / A-112
Spaces over 50 occupant load require second exits constructed to swing in the direction of
egress travel. H10, H11, H14, H15, H20, H24, H30, & F5.
7. Call out min. 2A:10B:C rated portable fire extinguishers within 75’ travel distance
throughout.
8. Sheet A-102 & A-120
It appears kiln will be removed but is not called out on demolition list.
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
9. Sheet A-103 Keynote #18
Explain in details and schedule the “emergency egress gate” in corridor F9.
10. Sheet A112
Show access to GREENHOUSE H42.
11. Clarify type of LAB H20. If chemistry lab, provide inventory of chemicals, maximum
quantities, and storage details, or identify any other hazardous materials used and stored in
this room.
12. Sheets A113 & A116
Show occupancy use for EXISTING CONDITIONS spaces.
13. Sheets A120, A-121, A-502
a. Note: Interior wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index not greater
than that specified in IBC Table 803.5 for a non-sprinklered E occupancy.
b. Note: Interior floor finish and floor covering materials shall be tested, labeled, and
meet Class II minimum critical radiant flux for vertical exits, exit passageways, exit
access corridors and comply with DOC FF01 “pill test” (CPSC 16 CFR, Part 1630) in
all other areas. See IBC Section 804.
14. Sheet E-003
EH.A1 emergency lighting is identified. Provide key symbol and call out lighting locations in
egress areas such as exit passageways, corridors, and aisles.
15. Sheet E-101
Callout exit signs at following locations:
a. matchline 96.5 – AU.5
b. matchline 96.5 – AL.5
16. Sheet E-?
17. Callout fire alarm system exterior strobe visible where determined that program evacuation
site will assemble in an emergency.
Cc: Mr. Ed Peters, ESD#15; peterse@edmonds.wednet.edu
Mr. Butch Reifert, Mahlum Architects; breifert@mahlum.com
Assistant Building Official Ann Bullis
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