BLD20100657 Scotts.doc
Serving the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace,
and town of Woodway
MEMORANDUM
DATE:October 12, 2010
TO:Craig Hanway email: chanway@cads-inc.com
FROM:FM Westfall
SUBJ:BLD20100657 Scotts TI 8115 Lake Ballinger Way
Edmonds Fire Services provides the following comments and corrections:
1.Change project address to match City records at 8115 LAKE BALLINGER WAY.
2.Automatic Sprinkler permit required for modification to system in project area. (IFC 903.3.1.1
system existing).
3.Callout fire extinguisher location rated 2A:10B:C or greater at exit from project area.
4.Show furniture plan for project area to indicate aisles, aisle access ways and proximity to
fireplace.
5.Callout exit signs and emergency illumination.
6.Submit specifications for Infratech WD4024 electric heater.
7.FIREPLACES: Fire code prohibits open flame in assembly occupancies with few exceptions.
Non-flaming alternative methods to develop atmosphere are encouraged, e.g. with electric
lights or lamps.
a.Open flame safeguards as proposed are inadequate: occupants and combustibles may come
too close in proximity to fire. Redesign with greater elevated tempered glass shield or
restrict proximity to 24” from fireplace to front and side access.
b.Per Building Department, Sparkfires linear fireplace listed by OMNI testing meets required
specifications and Manufacturer’s installation standards for heating appliance.
c.Final approval will require measure of flame height from combustible surfaces in surround.
8.No Smoking allowed in building. Callout smoking area.
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Fire Marshal, 121 5 Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020 / 425-771-0213 / (f) 425-775-7721. Http://www.firedistrict1.org