BLD2011-0815 21401 72 W.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:November 9, 2011
To:Jim Wieben, DDG Architects jimw@ddgarchitects.com
From:John Westfall, Fire Marshal jwestfall@firedistrict1.org
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Subject:Bld 2011-0815 Premier Orthopedic Shell 21401 72 Ave W
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2009
International Fire Code and Edmonds Community Development Code Title 19:
1. G-001 General Notes:
a. #1: add “…and NFPA 101”
b. #18 & A-101: Are UG storage tanks identified on-site that will require decommissioning?
c. #25: IFC Chapter 14 is reference for construction, demolition and equipment
serviceability.
d. #27: Add: Provide Snohomish County FD#1 Knox box. Coordinate with Fire Department
for authorization form and instructions to obtain and install lockbox outside the sprinkler
room on your site. 425.775.7720
2. G-001 Deferred Submittals:
a. Add Fire Connection Permit (may be part of civil plans)
b. Add Fire Protection Footprint (below)
c. Delete Grease Hood
3. G-001 or A-201: Add note: New buildings shall have approved address numbers, building
numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible
from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their installed
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Building numbers
shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch and proportionate to
building size.
4. CS Code Summary:
a. Provide compass north this sheet.
b. Clarify start and finish points and paths for EXIT TRAVEL DISTANCEs.
c. What is NE corner swing gate opening function on first floor?
5. A-101: Provide specifications on emergency generator; fuel type & capacity. Callout setback
distances from generator to property line and to building.
6. A-111 & A-112: callout portable fire extinguisher locations. (G-001 GENERAL NOTE #8)
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
7. A-111 & A-117 Door 110 for medical gas is not rated and assumed to be designed and
exhausted as a one-hour interior room (IFC 3006.2.2).
8. A-111: Add note for FIRE SPRINKLER ROOM: “Space temperature no less than 40 degrees F.”
9. A-111 What STORAGE anticipated for under ramp? Is this calculated in S-1 storage area?
10. A-111 & A119: Callout interior doors for stairwells #2 and #3 (same as 204 & 206?).
11. A-112: Callout room use at NW corner.
12. A-117: Callout where EXIT STAIR BARRIER GATEs (detail 2) will be installed.
13. A-119 OVERHEAD SECTIONAL DOOR type s/b “E” vs. “D”?
14. A-119 Recalculate door type and remarks for door 107 at exterior sprinkler riser room.
15. A-201 Provide vertical clearance signs for west and east (gate) vehicle entries.
Attachment: Fire Protection Footprint
cc: Assistant Building Official Leif Bjorback
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