BLD2013-0930 AmBrewing email.pdfJohn J. Westfall
From: neil@americanbrewing.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 2:46 PM
To: John J. Westfall
Subject: RE: BLD2013-0930 American Brewing Co Exterior Alteration
Hi John,
Sorry for the delay in my response but there were other things that needed to be resolved. Now those are
cleared up and we can once again proceed with this permit.
Here are the responses to your questions. The first answer is directly from the manufacturer's rep for the
silo, Tom Helman of Bratney Companies in Spokane, the second question is answered by me:
1) The bin does not require any electrical service. As it is only a standalone material storage device it does
not have any operational or safety specifications. It is filled by a pnuematic system that is mounted on a
delivery truck. The bin is vented to allow for air displacement as product flows into the bin. To my
knowledge there is no dust emissions from the vent tube while filling.
2) The means of conveyance to the processing area is an auger. This is a completely encolsed system
which will move the grain from the silo to our existing mill room. From there, there is no difference from
the process that we have used for the last 3 years. We have a mill room which is vented and can be
closed off to reduce dust propogation to the building. The grain is milled and then augered once again to
the mash tun. The mash tun is where we 'steep' the grain to extract the starches and convert them to
sugers. The wet, spent grain is then collected and sent to local farmers as feed for cattle and other farm
animals.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you,
Neil Fallon
CEO
American Brewing Company
253.241.4550
www.americanbrewing.com
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Subject: BLD2013-0930 American Brewing Co Exterior Alteration
From: "John J. Westfall" <jwestfall@firedistrictl.org>
Date: Wed, September 18, 2013 4:58 pm
To: "'neil@americanbrewing.com"' <neil@americanbrewing.com>
John J. Westfall
From: neil@americanbrewing.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 2:56 PM
To: John J. Westfall
Subject: RE: BLD2013-0930 American Brewing Co Exterior Alteration
Hi John,
In anticipation of your grounding question being related to lightning strikes as opposed to electrical
service, I further inquired. Here is the response from Tom of Bratney Companies:
After checking with manufacturer they will supply a tab on the bin for a ground strap to be connected.
Strap is supplied by customer
I think it is important to note, that this silo is 23'8" tall, which is about the same as the building. I don't
believe this poses a strong threat of lightning strike. (This is my statement.)
Thank you,
Neil Fallon
CEO
American Brewing Company
253.241.4550
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www.americanbrewing.com
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Subject: BLD2013-0930 American Brewing Co Exterior Alteration
From: "John J. Westfall" <jestfall@firedistrictl.org>
Date: Wed, September 18, 2013 4:58 pm
To: "'neil@americanbrewing.com"' <neil@americanbrewing.com>
Hi Neil:
Fire comments are attached.
Thanks,
John J. Westfall
Fire Marshal
Fire Prevention Services
425-771-0213 Desk
425-775-7721 Fax
425-231-3644 Mobile