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EArnoinds Review #. BLD203.6-1665
WC 3 Project #� 217 -Ell W-001
Jainuary 23, 2017
Plan Review Comments
Project Name: Point Edwards BLDG 10 — Fire Sprinkler Submittal Fire Review By: Chris Kimball
Location(s): 50 Pine Street, Edmonds, WA Checked By: Marty Gillis
Date of Comments: 01/23/2017
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The plans and other submittal documents for the above-mentioned project have been reviewed. The
following comments address areas of concern, non-compliance with the governing code, potential
errors, or omissions in the proposed design. The appropriate design professional must address each
comment below and submit a written response in addition to revised plans and calculations if necessary.
Please cloud any revisions made to the construction drawings and provide the date of the latest
revision on each revised sheet.
FIRE REVIEW COMMENTS:
F1. The review performed by our office is in regards to the fire sprinkler submittal only. A general
building and fire review was previously performed by the City of Edmonds to ensure compliance
with both the IBC and IFC.
F2. There is a significant amount of information missing from the plans submitted as required by
Section 23.1.3 of NFPA 13. Please provide the following...
A. The plans do not specify the locations of fire -rated walls or horizontal assemblies (Item #6,
§23.1.3). This must be shown and listed penetrations should be specified in accordance
with IBC 714.
B. While the locations of hangers have been noted and details provided, the type of anchor
for attaching these hangers to the wood framing members has not been specified (Item
#22, §23.1.3).
C. The kind and location of alarm bells has not been specified (Item #26, §23.1.3).
D. The flushing provisions have not been specified (Item #29, §23.1.3).
E. No information regarding a backflow preventer has been provided (Item #41, §23.1.3).
F. The edition of NFPA 13 used in design is not specified (Item #46, §23.1.3).
F3. Please note on the plans that SureFire Sprinkler Corporation will provide a completed
contractor's material and test certificate(s) to the City as required by Section 212-80-088 of the
Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
F4. Please clarify on the plans how the spare sprinkler requirements of Section 6.2.9.1 of NFPA 13
will be met.
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F5. Please note the "clearance" requirements for piping passing through walls and floors as
required by Section 9.3.4 of NFPA 13.
F6. From the section view provided on sheet 2 it appears that the roof might be accessible. If this is
the case and persons will have access to the roof please provide a standpipe connection at the
roof per IBC 905.3.8.
F7. Please clarify on the plans how valve supervision will be provided per IBC 905.9.
F8. Please confirm that concealed spaces that may require sprinkler protection do not exist (see
Section 23.1.3, Item #8 of NFPA 13).
F9. Please clarify the branch line restraint requirements on the plans in accordance with Section
9.3.6 ofNFPA 13.
F10. Please clarify on the plans that all areas where the wet sprinkler system will be provided shall be
maintained above 40°F as required by Section 8.16.4 of NFPA 13.
F11. While the water supply information is noted on the plans, it does not state the name of the
person who conducted the test and the date per Section 23.2.1 of NFA 13.
F12. Please confirm that the main drain discharges outside or to a drain capable of handling the flow
as required by Section 8.16.2.4.4 of NFPA 13.
F13. The hydraulic calculations for the garage level appear to consider a wet pipe system while a dry
pipe system is specified. Please coordinate.
F14. Please clarify on the plans how the air supply for the dry pipe system will meet the
requirements of Section 7.2.6 of NFPA 13.
F15. Material data was only provided for the sprinkler heads. Please provide material data for all
piping, fittings, valves, test connections, sway bracing, hangars, etc. as required by NFPA 13.
F16. Please provide a hydraulic design information sign as required by Section 25.5 of NFPA 13.
Should you have any inquiries regarding this letter, please contact Chris Kimball (chrisk@wc-3.com)
via email or call (801) 682-5031.
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