BLD2014-0074 Edmonds Post Office Rev 1 CORRECTED.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:March 5, 2014 April 22, 2014
To:Doug Spee, dkspee@gmail.com,
Scott Boyer, boyerscott1@gmail.com, Haller Architects LLC
From:Fire Marshal John J. Westfall 425.771.0213
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Subject:BLD2014-0074 New Edmonds Post Office, 130 2 Av S N
REV 1-CORRECTED
This Review is conducted in accordance with 2012 IFC and Edmonds Community Development
Code.
1) Sheet G0.04 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY: FIRE PROTECTION & Sheets A8 Unit
Plans series RCP NOTES callout Carbon monoxide alarms required. IBC 908.7
2) Sheets A2.03 and A10.02: “TYP RATED WINDOWS AS REQUIRED” (305&306).
a. Call out all windows meeting this requirement and update the window schedule.
It is unclear where this feature is typically applied, and if other levels facing
courtyard are under same design.
b. If “typical” is to requirements of IBC 1019.2 Exception (and FR shutter
installation), windows for units 305, 306, 314, 406, 414 should all apply.
c. Show how to preserve the constraints for emergency escape and rescue in IBC
1029 from the bedroom windows where the shutter installation applies, or
provide alternative method to meet needs of building protection and escape-
ability.
3) Sheet G0.03 Second Floor LOBBY. In discussion with building official, we don’t consider
the lobby as A3 occupancy, nor feel it functions as such and with a restrictive factor of
15 sf per person. Reclassify the lobby occupancy as R2 and apply a 50 sf per person
factor, similar to (Library Reading Room) from Table 1004.1.2. Total occupant load for
LOBBY is now 16, recalculate occupant load for floor.
4) Sheets A2.00-A2.05 and A3.11 Correct directional arrows at section match line G.0 (ref
2-A3.11) and de-conflict Section B-B. Sheet A2.02 shows TRASH ROOM, sheet A3.11
shows ELECTRICAL.
5) Sheets A2.00-A2.05 Delete section reference at match line 3.1, ref 2-A3.13 is a dead-
end reference or is at another location.
6) Sheet A2.00 GENERATOR.
a. For what function is the generator? Will back up power be used for elevator
evacuation per 3008 and what allowances are you applying with that?
b. Provide specifications for generator, fuel type, and fuel quantity stored.
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
7) Sheet A2.01 CORRIDOR 109 doors and construction require 0.5 hr FR rating and must
terminate at an exit. Redraw CORRIDOR or show how it complies with IBC 1018.
Corridor extends also to ELEVATOR LOBBY this level.
8) Sheet A2.02 Label CORRIDOR 225 and STAIR 1 doors.
9) Sheet A2.02 Callout shaded square at match line 5H.
10) Sheets A2.02 and A6.03 Add second handrail at the wide portion of stairway at the
southwest corner of the courtyard per IBC 1009.15.
11) Sheet A2.01 Callout SPRINKLER RISER ROOM requires heated space > 40 degrees F.
12) Sheet A2.01 Is Post Office intent to fence entire LOADING DOCK area?
13) Sheet A3.01 Post address on frontage with letters minimum 6” on contrasting
background.
14) Sheet A4.01 garage ramp shows 8’2” clearance for vans. Take in account lower dry
sprinkler piping in unheated garage spaces for vertical clearance in garage drive aisles.
15) Sheet A5.22 Building opening protectives will require window shutters to be connected to
building fire alarm system.
16) Sheet A6.01 Add discharge barrier at level 2 on down tread.
17) Sheets A8 UNIT PLANS series RCP NOTES. Delete 907.5.2.3.4 reference that applies
to visible notification appliances tied to the building fire alarm system and not the unit
smoke alarm installations. Fire marshal will review these capabilities under deferred fire
alarm permit.
18) Sheet A8.08 RCP Move SD out of closet to LIVING AREA.
19) Sheets A8.16, A8.16A & A8.22 RCP Add SDs in BEDROOMs and opposing entry areas.
20) Sheets A8.18-A8.21 Although units 101-104 are contiguous living space across first and
second floors, provide additional SD on first level at corridor entries to hasten area alert
to smoke conditions from fire.
21) Sheet A9.06 Under what conditions will exhaust fan operate?
22) Sheet A10.01 UNIT DOOR schedule call out 20 min smoke- and draft-assemblies where
serving CORRIDORS.
23) Fire marshal does not find references to exit lighting or emergency illumination, or fire
extinguisher installation on plans.
4/22 Note: please provide copy of electrical plans to City who is not the electrical
authority.
24) Provide permanent KNOX BOX at exterior for after-hours FD access. Visit
www.knoxbox.com for preauthorization from Snohomish County FD#1.
25) Reminders for fire protection design:
a. collocate fire alarm control panel in SPRINKLER room and provide FA
enunciator in RESIDENTIAL LOBBY.
b. Sprinkler system valve(s) will be electrically supervised by fire alarm. No PIV is
required in this design configuration where immediate access is provided by
exterior door to FACP and riser.
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cc: Building Official Leif Bjorback
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