BLD20071181 PCC 9803 Edmonds Wy.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:December 16, 2007
To:Development Services Lead Marie Harrison
From:John Westfall, Fire Marshal, 425-771-0213
Subject:BLD20071181 PCC Natural Markets 9803 Edmonds Way
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2006
International Fire Code and Edmonds Community Development Code:
1. Sht A0.0 APPLICABLE CODES:
a. EDMONDS MUNICIPAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE, TITLES 16 AND 17
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b. 2003 WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING CODE (CHAPTER 51-50 WAC)
c. 2005 KING COUNTY RULES AND REGULATIONS, 05-06 (FOOD CODE)
2. Sht A0.0 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK - BUILDING WORK – 14
Modifications such as sprinklering unprotected areas of building (Sht A1.3) or altering sprinkler
locations and sprinkler piping will require separate sprinkler permit. Call out on cover sheet.
3. Provide current service reports for existing automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems in
accordance with NFPA 25 and backflow assembly test report.
4. Commercial cooking systems creating grease-laden vapors will require separate Type I hood
mechanical permit and hood suppression system permit. Call out on cover sheet as applicable.
5. Provide shelves & furnishings plan.
6. Sheet A0.0 Callout required permits/submittals include:
a. Fire Sprinkler System Permit
See #2
b. Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan
Callout Fire Safety & Evacuation Plan. Provide an egress plan showing primary and
secondary exits and which show all locations, describes all functions and use of fire
protection equipment and safety appliances accessible to tenant, including fire sprinkler
system, fire alarm system, and portable fire extinguishers. Email
westfall@ci.edmonds.wa.us for example. IFC Section 404
7. Sht A1.0 Callout designated exits and interior sprinkler riser room.
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
8. Sht A1.0 Callout exit signs and emergency illumination throughout. Exit signs are required
within 100’ along exit path.
9. NEW EXIT CORRIDOR shall remain clear for egress. Propose signage or other means of
assurance.
10. Sheet A2.0 SOUTH ELEVATION Address numbers should be “9803”. Post building address
on west elevation in a position plainly legible and visible at frontage on Edmonds Way. 6”
height (as shown) are too small and require greater elevation.
11. Sheet A2.0 SOUTH ELEVATION 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
Cc: Mr. George Ostrow, VELOCIPEDE Architects george@velocipede.net
Mr. Joe McLaughlin Woodman Construction, Inc, joe@woodmanconstruciton.com
Engineering Program Technician Jeanne McConnell
Assistant Building Official Ann Bullis
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