BLD2015-0032 EDM Memory Care.pdf
MEMORANDUM
Date:
February 24, 2015
To:
Richard Swanson swanson.richard@comcast.net; Loren Burk
ljbdesigns@comcast.net
From:
Fire Marshal John J. Westfall 425.771.0213
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Subject:BLD2015-0032 Edmonds Memory Care, 7208 210 St SW,
Edmonds WA
This review is conducted in accordance with 2012 IFC and Edmonds Community Development
Code.
1.Contact Development Services Technician for reassigned project address due to main
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entry on 72 Ave W. and update plans. 425.771.0220
2. Sheet A0.0 Update CODES USED with 2012 International Mechanical, Fire, Uniform
Plumbing and applicable codes and statutes as reference for design.
3.Sheet A1.01 Show IFC 903.3.1.1
4.Sheet A1.01 Separate permits required for FIRE ALARM and (COOKING) HOOD
SUPPRESSION systems.
5.Sheet A1.0/A1.1 Callout type of generator fuel, quantity and storage details.
6.Sheet A2.0 Tables 1004.1.1 are indicated from IBC 2009, update tables for 2012 edition.
Update CODE REQUIREMENTS section for 2012 code edition (e.g. INTERIOR FINISH).
7.Sheet A0.0 (compartment diagrams & code summary). Your t-
and licensed care activity area and are most appropriately incidental use to R-2, as are
the incidental uses of mechanical, kitchen and laundry. Callout R-2 for lobby and
IBC 510.2(6.6)
8.Sheet A2.0 & Sheet A7.1 BUILDING SECTIONS show 2 hr FR parking wall separation. In a
facility sprinklered iaw IFC 903.3.1.1, you may reduce the S-2/R-2 vertical occupancy
separation to no less than 1 hr FR. Update wall and assembly types to meet design FR
ratings. Table 508.4 Footnote b.
9.Sheet A2.1 Wall types are unclear where meeting fire-resistive ratings or smoke-and
flame-spread indices, e.g. wall types 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15... Callout wall FR ratings
where applicable. IBC 720.1(2) reference reads indicative for only thermal and sound
insulating qualities.
10.Sheet A2.0 Reconcile CODE REQUIREMENTS section with #7 above.
11.Sheet A2.0 Update PATH OF EGRESS LEGEND code references and locking types by 2012
code reference. Clarify prescriptive requirements/allowance for each locking
1. KEYPAD CONTROLLED ACCESS prescribed by IBC section 1008.1.9.3(6)WA?
2., and cite code reference?
3.ress be installed. (IBC 1008.1.9.7)?
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
4.MAGNETIC HOLD OPEN door design shall be released upon building fire
sprinkler activation or fire alarm. (IBC 716.5.9.2)
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12.ccess is not allowed on egress side at bottom of 1
FLOOR stairs (DOORS 137 & 138). IBC 1008.1.9.11.
13. KEYPAD CONTROLLED ACCESS necessary at Levels 2 & 3 from
stairway side?
14.Sheet A3.1 Reviewer is unsure: ELEVATOR 135 shaft doors can open both sides across
parking separation wall. Show code reference that allows this design and protection
provided.
15.tance.
16.Sheet A3.1 For what purpose serves the vehicle in ACTIVITY AREA? If actual vehicle, fuel
is not to exceed ¼ tank, or 5 gallons, whichever is the least. IFC 314.4.
17.Sheet A3.1 Will one or both elevators be provided with backup power? Either used for
occupant evacuation? IBC 3008
18.Sheet A3.1 Callout fire sprinkler riser room.
19.ROOF ACCESS
20.Sheet A3.1 Storage area and door in stair shaft must be designed to protect the shaft.
Clarify protective features of opening and enclosure and correct FR for Door 139 on
schedule.
21.Sheets A3.4, A3.5, E4.1, E4.2 Smoke (detectors) show in RCPs, however, single-station
smoke alarms are required in dwelling units IBC 907.2.11.
22.Sheets A3.4, A3.5, E4.1, E4.2 Confirm carbon monoxide detectors are not required, or
install throughout IBC 908.7 exc 2 (WA).
23.Sheet A12.2 Missing doors 109A, 109B, & 246 on schedule.
24.Sheet A12.2 Correct door 118A FR rating.
25.Sheet
yellow bar on curb along fire access behind building.
26.Sheet C5.0 Provide design and details for fire protection water supply on Civil Plans by
PE, or separate Fire Connection Permit
installation.
27.Add Knoxbox at access to fire sprinkler riser room at rear man-door entry. Add
additional Knoxbox at main entry where Lobby will remain unstaffed 24/7. Order
hinged type box(es) through http://knoxbox.com for Snohomish County Fire District #1.
Fire protection design/permit features
1)Exterior access to sprinkler riser room
2)Kitchen cooking suppression system is connected to the building fire alarm system and
upon activation shuts gas and electric (fuel) sources located under Type I hood.
3)Fire alarm notification installation inside dwellings must support visible notification.
4)Reviewer must approve plan for Edmonds Memory Care management of building fire
sprinkler and fire alarm occupant notification.
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