HomeMy WebLinkAboutPLN2009-00359 Plan Rev comments 10-5-09.tif S
5 October 2009
Ms. Clara Coulbourne
Development Assistance Center
76 North Center Street
Hickory, N.C. 28601
Re: Project Neptune Call Center
Reference #PLN2009-00359
Plan Review Comments esponses
Please find below the responses to the plan review. Also included with this response letter are the attached
revised drawing sheets as well as two specification sections in response to Comment #14 from the Building
review.
1. PLANNING AND ZONING STATUS
Comment: HKY ZON
10.11.6 (b) All HVACR (mechanical) equipment must be screened from view off-site from all
approaches. See attached drawings of acceptable methods. Visible roof mounted
equipment will screened as noted on Sheet A3.1 with "Envisor 70 vertical style louvered
panels by Cityscapes."
Preferred method: in Hickory, for screening at generator area is a stockade type fencing.
See attached photo. If stockade type fence is not required, preference is vinyl coated chain-
link fencing with vision slats to screen the generator area.
II. BUILDING STATUS
Comments: CCPR -1St Review
1. GENERAL NOTE - DRAWINGS AND DETAILS PRETAINING TO THE KITCHEN,
DINING AND SERVING AREAS HAVE NOT BEEN REVIEWED AS PART OF THIS
PROJECT AS PER NOTE ON SHEET A0.2.
2. GENERAL NOTE - ALL MATERIAL IN THE ABOVE CEILING PLENUM SHALL BE
PLENUM RATED. See General Notes #9 on Sheet A4.1.
3. Sheet C2: Verify that sidewalk is flush with parking lot at handicap spaces or provide
curb cuts or ramps to provide accessible path from parking space unloading zone to
accessible entrance. Sidewalks at all HC parking spaces are flush with pavement. See
notes on Sheet C2.
4. Sheet A0.2: Common path of egress travel exceeds 100 feet in open office area as per
2009 NCBC 1014.3(1). Additional exit door has been added to the open office area 145
and 150 (see Sheet A0.2, A2.1, A2.3, A2.5) in order to comply with this requirement.
Additional opening from Corridor has been added to open office area 141 as well.
5. Sheet A0.3 Reproduce complete UL Designs (U432 and U420) on full size drawing
sheets for field inspector's use. Added a new Sheet A0.4 for U432 and U420.
6. Provide details of prefab metal canopies. Provide anchorage details including type of
fasteners (length, diameter, and spacing) and statement that canopy will meet or exceed
90 MPH wind loading. Prefab metal canopy elevations are provided on Sheet A1.1 and
anchorage detail is provided on S2.1.
7. Sheet A2.2: provide layout for large conference room #105 limiting number of occupants
to 49 or less (50 or more require 2 remote exits with doors swinging in the direction of
travel and the egress doors must be side hinged as per 2009 NCBC 1008.1.2) as per
2009NCBC Table 1015.1. See Sheet A0.2 for furniture layout in Conference Room 105.
8. Sheet A2.4: Provide layout for large conference rooms that limiting number of occupants
to 49 or less as per 2009 NCBC Table 1015.1 or provide 2 remote exits with doors
swinging in the direction of travel per 2009 NCBC 1008.1.3.4. See Sheet A0.2 for
furniture layout.
9. Verify that all doors or turnstiles with card readers will meet the requirements of 2009
NCBC 1008.1.3.4. Added General Notes #6 on A10.1.
10. Sheet A2.5: Provide layouts for conference rooms that limit number of occupants to 49
or less as per 2009 NCBC Table 1015.1 or provide 2 remote exits with door swinging in
direction of travel per 2009 NCBC 1008.102. See Sheet A0.2 for furniture layout.
11. Sheet A3.1: Provide details of RTU screening and verify that it will meet or exceed 90
MPH wind loading. RTU screen wall elevations and details are provided on Sheet A3.1.
12. General note - All wood or wood blocking shall be fire-retardant treated per 2009 NCBC
603. This note is added on Sheet A0.2.
13. Sheet A7.4: The width of pass thru at coffee stations and security area shall be 36
inches wide minimum per NCAC 26.2.1. The width of pass thru at coffee stations and
security area are more than 36 inches wide, See A7.4.
14. Sheet A10.1: Provide hardware schedule. Hardware schedule is provided in
Specification Section 08710 and Section 08410 attached to this submittal.
15. Sheet P1.1: The non-freeze yard hydrant referenced does not meet 2009 NCPC 608.7.
Provide a model that does not drain underground. Model number of NFGH was
changed to JR Smith 5904.
16. Sheet P4.1: The 125 gallon water heaters will require North Carolina Department of
labor inspection and certification prior to the building final per NC General Status 95-
69.10(c). Water heaters will comply with inspection and certification process identified.
17. Sheet P5.1: The combination waste and vent does not meet 2009 NCBC 912.4.2. Vent
line added downstream of all fixtures in the system. Refer to 6/P4.1 & 6/P5.1.
18. Sheet M0.1: Thermal zone is 4 per 2009 NCEC Figure 301 and Table 301.1. Revise
and verify that design still complies with NCEC and NCMC requirements. Thermal zone
revised. Verified design complies with NCEC and NCMC.
19. Sheet E0.0: The electrical designer statement shall reference 2009 NCEC and be
signed. This sheet has been signed.
20. GENERAL NOTE - ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS SHALL BE SIGNED BY AN ENGINEER
LICENSED IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. All sheets have been sealed and
signed by a North Carolina licensed engineer.
21. Sheet E1.1A: Transformer "TL2" shall be minimum of 12 inches from combustible
material per 2008 NEC 450.21(A). See exception per 2008 NEC 450.21(A) -
Transformer is less than 600V and completely enclosed.
22. Sheet E1.1 B: Transformer "TL1" shall be minimum of 12 inches from combustible
material per 2008 NEC 450.21(A). See exception per 2008 NEC 450.21(A) -
Transformer is less than 600V and completely enclosed.
23. Sheet E1.1 C: Transformer "TL3" shall be minimum of 12 inches from combustible
material per 2008 NEC 450.21(A). See exception per 2008 NEC 450.21(A) -
Transformer is less than 600V and completely enclosed.
24. Sheet E3.1: Automatic transfer switch shall be rated 1600 amps as total connected load
in MSB panel exceeds 1200 amps. Size of ATS to be increased to 1600A due to the
existing switchboard being rated for 1600A.
25. Sheet E3.1: Conductors from generator to ATS shall be rated for 1600 amps. The
maximum output that the 750kW generator is capable of requires a 1200A breaker, the
unit is not back-fed and will never exceed an output greater than this number.
26. Sheet E3.1: Conductors from transformer "TL3" to MSB are undersized based on
breaker in MSB. Feeder size will be increased.
27. Sheet E3.1 Verify that UPS system is a 3`d party listed and labeled unit. This has been
verified that the UPS is a 3`d party listed and labeled unit.
28. Sheet E4.1: For multi-sectioned panels, verify that total connected KVA shown is for all
sections of panel total and not just for that individual section. Verified, the total kVA
shown is the sum of each panel section.
29. Sheet E4.1: Panel "HM2" appears to be overloaded based on total connected KVA. Our
connected kVA load includes the summation of loads for both building air-conditioning
and heating, however, these loads will never run at the same time. See the demand
kVA for the total calculated demand load per NEC 2008.
30. Sheet E4.1: Panel "HM1" appears to be overloaded based on total connected KVA. Our
connected kVA load includes the summation of loads for both building air-conditioning
and heating, however, these loads will never run at the same time. See the demand
WA for the total calculated demand load per NEC 2008.
31. Sheet E4.2: Panel "HA" - transformer "TLA" is being removed per the electrical riser
diagram. Verify and revise panel "HA" accordingly. Transformer "TLA" will be removed
from the "HA" panel schedule.
III. FIRE STATUS
Comments: HKY FIR -1ST Review
1. Consult with Catawba County Building Services regarding common path of egress
travel.
2. Provide the required number of identified remote exits for Office Area 145. Exterior Door
177 is added in plan and door schedule, See A0.2, A1.1, A2.0, A2.1, A2.2 and A10.1.
3. Provide the required number of identified remote exits for Assembly Dining 172. Each
door in a means of egress from an Assembly Occupancy having an occupant load of 50
or more shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit
hardware. If path of egress is through Patio 175 the gates would also require panic
hardware if have a latch or lock. Verify all doors to be utilized as required egress for the
Assembly have panic hardware. Changed hardware for Doors 175A and 175B to panic
hardware. See Sheet 10.1 door schedule and hardware schedule in attached
specification.
4. Provide adequate directional exit signage to identify path(s) to required exits (at least 2
remote exits). Two exit signs added to Office Area 145. Two exit signs added in Dining
Room 172. Directional exit signage shown on A4.1, E2.1 A, E2.1 B, E2.1 C, and E2.1 D.
Additional exit signs to be added to dining area as well (see Electrical).
5. Fire alarm system may require some addition notification devices, Electrical Engineer
shall contact Hickory Fire Prevention Bureau plan review to discuss prior to resubmittal.
Additional notification devices to be added per phone conversation with Mr. Davis on
9/29/09.
6. Identify fuel for the noted generator, if a flammable/combustible liquid identify size and
type of storage tank. Tanks shall be located as noted in Chapter 34 of the 2009 North
Carolina Fire Code and referenced standards. A permit for tank installation from Hickory
Fire Prevention Bureau may be applicable. The generator requires diesel fuel. The tank
size and type will be added to our drawing, sheet E3.1.
7. Identify emergency lighting for the Assembly area. All lighting in Assembly area to be
covered under separate permit for kitchen.
8. Verify emergency lighting for Lobby 104. A second emergency light has been added at
the front security gate of the Lobby.
9. Card readers shall not obstruct egress, if access controlled egress or delayed egress
(delayed egress hardware not allowed for the Assembly exits (see patio gates.)) The
contractor for the installation of delayed egress/access available upon request, 828-323-
7522 or available on line at http://
www.hickorygov.com/department//division.php?fDD=8-13. Project will comply.
IV. UTILITY STATUS
Comments: HKY PU -15t Review
1. Use existing service taps. Project will comply.
2. Any existing water and or sewer service shall not be disturbed during construction.
Project will comply.
3. Grease interceptor for kitchen shall be shown on Civil Site Plan. Grease interceptor will
be shown on civil site plan when plans for the commercial kitchen are submitted for
approval.
ATTACHMENTS
• Full Sheet Drawings
o A0.0 Cover Sheet
o C1 Demolition Plan
o C2 Layout Plan
o C3 Utility Plan
o A0.1 Code Analysis - Appendix B
o A0.2 Life Safety Plan
o A0.4 Copy of UL Designs
o A1.1 Site Plan
o A2.0 Existing Floor and Demolition Plan
o A2.1 Overall Floor Plan
o A2.2 Partial Floor Plan
o A2.3 Partial Floor Plan
o A2.4 Partial Floor Plan
o A2.5 Partial Floor Plan
o A3.1 Roof Plan and Details
o A4.1 Overall Reflected Ceiling Plan
o A4.4 Partial Reflected Ceiling Plan
o A7.2 Interior Elevations - Corridor #113
o A10.1 Door Schedule
o S1.0 Foundation Plan
o S2.1 Section and Details
o P1.1 Floor Plan - Plumbing
o P4.1 Partial Floor Plans - Plumbing
o P5.1 Partial Floor Plans - Plumbing
o M0.1 Abbreviations, Legends and Schedules - Mech
o E0.0 Legend and Notes - Electrical
o E0.1 Lighting Control Detail and Schedule - Electrical
o E0.2 Penetration Details
o E1.1A Partial Floor Plan - Electrical
o E1.113 Partial Floor Plan - Electrical
o E1.1 C Partial Floor Plan - Electrical
o E1.1 D Partial Floor Plan - Electrical
o E1.2 Floor Plan - Equipment
o E2.1A Partial Floor Plan - Lighting
o E2.1 B Partial Floor Plan - Lighting
o E2.1 C Partial Floor Plan - Lighting
o E2.1 D Partial Floor Plan - Lighting
o E3.1 Electrical Riser Diagram
o E4.1 Panel Schedules
o E4.2 Panel Schedules
o Specification Section 08410
o Specification Section 08710