06-845 Old Milltown rev.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:August 24, 2006
To:Development Services Lead Theresa Umbaugh
From:John Westfall, Fire Marshal
Subject:BLD20060845 Old Milltown Renovation
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201 5 Avenue S.
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2003
International Fire Code and Edmonds Community Development Code. Resubmittal is required.
1. An automatic sprinkler system is identified on sheet A1.0 as new work. I am assuming a
NFPA 13 system (IFC 903.3.1.1) that can be utilized for a non-separated mix of
occupancies. (IBC 302.3)
Required permits/submittals include:
2. Callout Fire Connection Permit. Fire Connection must be submitted at the same time as
your civil engineering plans. Fire connection permit is required for the installation of the
underground supply for your fire protection system. Underground design must be stamped
by registered PE or a Level III (WA) fire sprinkler contractor AND the installer must also
stamp the plans. The installer must be either Level III or Level “U” fire sprinkler contractor
licensed by the State. Provide three copies of plans showing all valves, vault location, post
indicating valve, fire department connection and piping to include size and material,
hydraulic calculations, thrust blocking with calculations, pipe bury depth and any and all
other materials used and their fire protection listings. RCW 18.160.070 / RCW 18.27.110
3. Callout Fire Sprinkler System permit required for modifications to automatic fire sprinkler
systems. IFC 105.7.1
4. Fire alarm system is required for the purposes of off-site sprinkler system monitoring, local
alarm audible/visual notification and exterior audibility. IFC 903.4.2
5. Callout Fire Protection Footprint is required (attached).
6. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the
street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their installed
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Building
numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch.
7. Provide Fire Department lockbox. Coordinate with Fire Department for a “Lockbox
Authorization Letter” and instructions to obtain and install lockbox outside the sprinkler
rooms on your site. 425.775.7720
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
8. Sheet D2.0
Hazardous materials or tanks discovered during the course of demolition and removal may
require city approval and/or mitigation permits. WA DOE may have additional requirements for
project.
9. Sheet A1.0 GENERAL NOTES
“2003 IBC with City of Seattle WA State amendments”
10. Sheet A1.0
Provide use and occupant load calculations for each individual space and in aggregate.
11. Sheet A2.0
Callout SPRINKLER RISER ROOM.
12. Sheet A2.0
Callout TENANT STORAGE means of access/egress.
13. Sheet A2.0
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Identify space at NE corner of 1 level.
14. Sheet A2.0
Callout door ratings and hardware.
15. Sheets A2.0 & A2.1
Provide area calculations for each space.
16. Sheet A2.1
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Identify space at NE corner of 2 level.
17. Sheet A2.1
B occupancy in this area requires two exits arranged by required distances.
Cc: rwallen@bridgepm.net
Engineering Program Manager Lyle Chrisman
Assistant Building Official Ann Bullis
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Attachment: Fire Protection Footprint
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