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18 December 2015
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
121 5th Avenue N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
Attn: Fire Marshal John J. Westfall
Re: Trike Stop Daycare Center — Westgate EBP
BLD20150962 (Main Building)
Dear John:
I am responding in letter form with references as noted to Drawing Resubmittals, dated 18 September
2015 and 17 December 2015 with all revisions noted by "cloud" and Revision Deltas No. 1 and No. 2, in
response to your initial comments on behalf of the Office of the Fire Marshal for the above referenced
project. I make reference to the Memorandum from your office dated 23 September 2015, and my
responses make reference to those Item Numbers.
Item No. 1:
Sheet A-1: In the "Development Justification" area of the Cover Sheet I have shown the
calculation method used for increasing the allowable area for the Main Building by utilizing frontage
increases. In your Memo of 23 September 2015 you noted that the City of Edmonds Fire Department
was of the opinion that my calculations "had merit", but that I should make contact with Barbara
McMullen of OSFM to verify if this calculation method would meet licensing approval.
I sent a couple of emailed messages to Ms. McMullen, and in the last one I received she
indicated she would be contacting you to coordinate this matter. I sent her another message, today, 18
December 2015, as I had not been notified of any resolution, and I am hoping she will and your office
will be able to come to agreement.
Item No. 2:
Sheet A-1: The Sheet Index has been "clouded" and identified with Delta No. 2 to clarify that
the Infant Building Submittal address is 23105 100th- Avenue W., and the Main Building Submittal
address is 23107 100th Avenue W, Edmonds, WA 98020.
Item No. 3:
Sheet A-1: Please refer to a new section of notes identified as "Requirements for Permit from
City of Edmonds Office of the Fire Marshal" under Project Scope of Work. Fire Alarm Permit required to
be secured by the General Contractor for a manual fire alarm system and occupant notification
throughout the fire area with emergency voice notification per IFC 907.5.2.2 throughout child care
areas.
Item No. 4:
Sheet A-4, Reflected Ceiling and Lighting Plan. This exhibit has been modified to indicate
carbon monoxide detectors with audible notification complying with IFC 908.7 (WA) Exc. 1, per added
item in the Electrical Fixture Legend, and with detectors shown in Rooms B114, B116, and B123, those
room with a potential for napping areas.
Letter to Fire Marshal, John J. Westfall, City of Edmonds
Trike Stop Daycare Center - Westgate EBP - Main Building
18 December 2015
Page 2
Item No. 5:
Sheet SP, the Site Plan has been modified and noted with Site Development Note No. 26 calling
for specified curb/pavement to be painted with striping to indicate "No Parking - Fire Lane" per City of
Edmonds standards and Fire Marshal approval.
Item No. 6:
Sheet A-1: Please refer to a new section of notes identified as "Requirements for Permit from
City of Edmonds Office of the Fire Marshal" under Project Scope of Work. Note indicating that the
General Contractor shall provide (4) 2A: 1013:C minimum rated portable fire extinguishers distributed
near building exits and Kitchen locations satisfactory to the Fire Marshal.
Item No. 7:
Sheets A-4 and A-5, the Reflected Ceiling and Lighting Plans have been modified to indicate in
the Light Fixture Legend, a new, battery -backup exit sign; and that exit sign has been shown at what
has been determined to be optimum locations for the best coverage, including integral arrows as may
be required depending upon the location.
Item No. 8:
Sheets A-4 and A-5, the Reflected Ceiling and Lighting Plans have been modified to indicate in
the Light Fixture Legend, a new, battery -powered emergency lighting fixture; and that fixture has been
shown at what has been determined to be optimum locations for the best coverage depending upon the
location and room configuration.
Item No. 9:
Sheet A-1: Please refer to a new section of notes identified as "Requirements for Permit from
City of Edmonds Office of the Fire Marshal" under Project Scope of Work. Note indicating that the
General Contractor shall provide a Knoxbox for access to fire alarm controls. The Knoxbox can be
ordered through http:/knoxbox.com for Snohomish County Fire District #.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or require further clarification. Thank you for
your continuing review and assistance.
Sincerely yours,
Richard A. Okimoto, Architect
cc: Autumn Snow
SAW Construction