BLD2014-0914 GW Auto.pdf
MEMORANDUM
Date:
October 29, 2014
To:
Henry Byam, hb@wescogroupinc.com
From:
John Westfall, Fire Marshal 425.771.0213
Subject:BLD 2014-0914 GW Auto Rebuild 23510 Highway 99
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2012
International Fire Code and Edmonds Community Development Code Title 19.
CITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Sheet A-1 Construction permit for sprinkler permit is required as called out. Ongoing City
Operational Permit for liquid spraying will be required for GW Auto Rebuild. IFC 105.6.41
2. Sheet A-1 Call out occupancy type for building. Show calculations for limited finishing
workstation and spray booth(s) area limits to building area (IFC 2404.3.2.6)
AREA REQUIREMENTS
3. Call out class and site storage quantities of liquids used in CTOF spray application, mixing room
and existing spray booth operations. Identify MAQs and control areas where applicable (IFC
Table 5003.1.1(1)).
4. Will limited spray operations ever be conducted outside CTOF or existing spray booth? Call out
extent of limited spray operations outside CTOF or spray booth.
5. Sheet A-1 Existing MIXING ROOM will be removed and reinstalled where? Show
6.
14.3.2)
7.
workstation. Call out separation and provide wall and opening details where applicable (NFPA 33
5.3)
8. Sheet A-1 Flammable Vapor Area (FVA) is defined where concentration of flammable
constituents in air exceeds 25% of lower flammable limit (LFL) IFC 202. Will FVA be contained
within CTOF, or call out limits of FVA in surrounding area(s).
a. FVA is a hazardous location requiring protection for electrical wiring and equipment, but
never (booth) openings. Call out hazardous
location no less than these limits and identify protections expected. (IFC 2403.2.1.3)
b. Additionally, call out areas outside CTOF subject to combustible residue due to overspray
deposits. (IFC 2403.2.1.4)
9. Provide approved signage calling for No smoking, hot work and welding, open flames, spark-
producing devices, and listed industrial trucks of CTOF (IFC 2403.2.2 through
2403.2.8)
10. For spray area operations rubbish, provide metal waste cans with self-closing lids.
11. Provide 4A:40B:C type portable fire extinguisher in area of spray and mixing operations.
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
BOOTH REQUIREMENTS
12. Call out CTOF specifications meeting requirements of IFC 2404.3.2.
13. Call out the operations and interlock features of CTOF operations
automatic, or dependent upon work station operator manual actions?
14. Describe how existing spray booth and CTOF are adequately provided clear space for purposes
of unit service and maintenance.
FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
15. Fire suppression activation during continuous spray application operations shall meet automatic
requirements of NFPA 33 9.2. Call out sequence of operations for emergency events, including
exhaust and ventilation operations.
a. Automatic sprinkler, where installed, shall meet design criteria for extra hazard
occupancies in NFPA 13 and requirements of NFPA 33 9.4. Call out water supply where
installed.
b. Automatic suppression system, where installed, shall meet requirements of NFPA 33 9.5.
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