BLD2014-0457 Prestige Care 21008 76 Ave.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:July 7, 2014
To:David Wilson, Carletti Architects david@carlettiarchitects.com
From:Fire Marshal John J. Westfall 425.771.0213
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Subject:BLD2014-0457 21008 76 Ave W Prestige Care Inc
This Review is conducted in accordance with 2012 IFC and Edmonds Community Development
Code. Fire Civil review is still pending.
1) It appears the CIRCULATION HALLS serve as CORRIDORS by IBC 407.2 definition.
Explain how unrated assemblies without self- or automatic-closing features used in
CORRIDORS doors “provide an effective barrier to limit the transfer of smoke”?
(Bjorback #2)
2) It appears that fire alarm system plans will be designed with corridor; areas open to
corridor; and living units for automatic smoke detection due to omission of living unit
smoke alarms. Describe your intent for automatic smoke detection in corridors and living
units for IBC 407.8 & IFC 907.2.6.2.
3) Describe mechanical protection of through penetrations for ducts and air transfer
openings, especially where ducts crossover corridor smoke barriers and area separation
wall. IBC 714.3 & 714.5.
4) A-0.0
a. Revise: PROPERTY INFO : FIRE SPRINKLERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH IFC
903.3.1.1 STANDARD (NFPA 13).
b. Add: DEFERRED SUBMITTALS
i. COMMERCIAL COOKING SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (M4.2-M4.3)
ii. MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM
iii. FIRE OPERATIONAL PERMIT FOR STORAGE AND USE OF
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MEDICAL GASES (O2 OVER 502 FT). Call out volume of storage and
system. Reference also M4.0 Detail #8. See IFC 105.7.3.
iv. LIFE SAFETY PLAN (DOH #T3)
5) A-0.0 & A-2.0 For EXIT at match line D1, show exit access to public way or call out
sufficient safe dispersal area at discharge. If the exit does not meet this prescription,
remove from your calculations.
6) A-1.1 Callout volumes of diesel storage for GENERATOR, provide specifications, and
describe/locate switch controls.
7) A-1.1 Callout SNOHOMISH FD1 Knox box installation at exterior access to sprinkler
riser room and main entry.
8) A-2.0
a. Add illuminated EXIT signs back to back over horizontal exit doors in CIRC.
HALL between smoke compartments and doors in area separation wall.
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
b. & A2.2-.3 Add emergency lighting fixtures at interior of COURTYARD DOORS
97 and 176 where keypads are indicated for delayed egress.
9) A-2.0 et al
a. EXIT PLAN NOTES (2) Revise: OVERALL EXIT TRAVEL DISTANCE < 200’
b. EXIT PLAN NOTES (4) Revise: 638 OCCUPANT LOAD x .2 = X EXITS…
10) A-2.1 et al Revise references throughout for sections F (A-4.2) and H (A-4.3).
11) A-2.3 & M2.10 & M4.0 Detail #8 One hour FR shaft to exterior required for interior
MEDICAL GAS (134) room vent.
12) A-2.5 Remove delayed egress feature from DOOR 3, this location is redundant with
DOOR 4. Also, relocation of perimeter alarm arrangement at DOOR 3 (Sht E-3.5)
should be evaluated.
13) A-2.6
a. Call out space behind LAUNDRY 315 appliances and schedule DOOR, match
line L-25-27.
b. I-2 CORRIDOR requirements for walls and doors in CIRCULATION HALL should
be continued throughout BASEMENT.
14) A-2.14 DOOR NOTES Type “E” shutter is not found. Call out location and fire-resistive
rating on schedule or remove from notes.
15) A-2.14-.15 & E-0.0-0.1
a. Delayed egress must meet special locking arrangements called out in IFC
1008.1.9.6.
b. NURSECALL MASTER STATION control location is approved for “constantly
attended location”.
16) A-3.0 Post address numbers on building minimum 6” in height on contrasting
background.
17) E-5.0 KITCHEN GENERAL NOTES #2. (Gas supply and) Electrical outlets under Type
I hood shall disconnect upon suppression system actuation.
18) Sign MEDICAL GAS (134) and FIRE SPRINKLER CONTROL (135) rooms.
19) A7.5 Details #8 & #19 Sign ROOF ACCESS at STORAGE 207, KITCHEN 122, and
PT-STORAGE 285.
20) M4.0 Detail #10 Call out valve signage indicating compartments/ areas served
by valve at valve box.
21) FIRE PROTECTION submittal comments:
a. Sprinkler covered areas at porte-cochere, covered COURTYARD seating, and
soffit overhangs 4’0” and wider.
b. For hydraulic elevator, shaft should be considered “limited combustible”,
requiring only pit sprinkler.
c. Curtains in units should be designed to accommodate fire sprinkler application
and coverage.
d. Provide sprinklers under STAIRS used for storage.
e. Collocate fire alarm panel in sprinkler riser room and provide lobby enunciator.
f. Fire alarm visible alarm installation requirements follow IFC Table 907.5.2.3.3
and IFC 907.5.2.3.4 in accessible & Type B units. All other units need only be
wired for future capability.
g. Fire alarm occupant notification per IFC 907.5.2.7.
h. Type 1 hood tied to building fire alarm.
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