BLD20070382 21827 76th Reichler 2.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:July 26, 2007
To:Development Services Lead Marie Harrison
From:John Westfall, Fire Marshal, 425-771-0213
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Subject:BLD200700382 Reichler Office Bldg 21827 76 Ave W
Corrections to Response from Fire Comments
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2006
International Fire Code and Edmonds Community Development Code:
1. Provide automatic sprinkler system throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages
where located beneath other groups. IFC 903.2.9
-I see no calculations to justify an Open Parking Garage and Type VB does not
meet the required construction type. IBC 406.3.3
2. Sheet A1.0 Callout required permits/submittals include:
a. Fire Connection Permit
Callout Fire Connection Permit. Fire Connection must be submitted at the same time as
your civil engineering plans. Fire connection permit is required for the installation of the
underground supply for your fire protection system. Underground design must be stamped
by registered PE or a Level III (WA) fire sprinkler contractor AND the installer must also
stamp the plans. The installer must be either Level III or Level “U” fire sprinkler contractor
licensed by the State. Provide three copies of plans showing all valves, vault location, post
indicating valve, fire department connection and piping to include size and material,
hydraulic calculations, thrust blocking with calculations, pipe bury depth and any and all
other materials used and their fire protection listings. RCW 18.160.070 / RCW 18.27.110
b. Fire Sprinkler System Permit
Callout Fire Sprinkler System permit IFC 105.7.1
c. Fire Alarm Permit
Fire alarm system is required for the purposes of off-site sprinkler system monitoring, local
alarm audible/visual notification and exterior audibility. IFC 903.4.2
d. Fire Protection Footprint
Callout Fire Protection Footprint is required (attached).
e. Fire Safety & Evacuation Guide
Provide a guide which describes the location, function and use of fire protection equipment
and appliances accessible to residents, including fire alarm systems, smoke alarms, and
portable fire extinguishers in R2 apartments and condominiums. Email
westfall@ci.edmonds.wa.us for example. IFC 408.9
-Still required: add to General Notes or Deferred Permits.
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
3. Provide occupant load calculations, occupancy group, and construction type.
-Provide for parking level.
4. Sheet A2.0 Call out interior sprinkler riser area.
-Still required.
5. Regarding fire alarm system design:
a. Collocate fire alarm control panel (FACP) with fire sprinkler riser.
b. Automatic detection of common areas and manual pull stations are not required,
except a smoke detector is required at the FACP and one manual pull station is
required at Edmonds St entry (exit) at main level.
-Still required: add to General Notes or Deferred Permits.
6. -OK.
-OK
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-OK
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-OK
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-OK
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11. Add note: Provide Fire Department lockbox. Coordinate with Fire Department for a “Lockbox
Authorization Letter” and instructions to obtain and install lockbox outside the sprinkler
rooms on your site. 425.775.7720
Lockbox access requirement is not contingent upon fire sprinkler system-note
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deferred requirement for project
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Attachment: Fire Protection Footprint
Cc: Mr. Ralph Allen rwallen@gracearchitectspllc.com
Engineering Program Technician Jeanne McConnell
Assistant Building Official Ann Bullis
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