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Catawba County Plan Review
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Re. Hickory Green Apartments
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Mr. Deitz,
The Developer /Owner of this project proposes to install NFPA 13R fire sprinkler systems
in each of the 5 apartment buildings while constructing the stairs as unenclosed vertical
means of egress.
Therefore we hereby request approval to use the exception to 1007.3 of the NCSBC
which became effective January 1, 2011.
Our drawings will be resubmitted showing NFPA 13R sprinklers specified in Appendix B
for the residential buildings.
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Catawba County Plan Review
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Hickory, NC 28601
Re. Hickory Green Apartments
#BLDG -11 -10 -13081
Mr. Deitz,
We have completed our revisions and replies to your reviews of our drawings for this
project. We are resubmitting the drawings with the following comments:
Item no.:
2. Sheet T1.2: Request to use exception to 1007.3 is submitted herewith.
3. Sheet T1.2: Allowable area has been corrected.
4. Sheet T1.2: The "R" value for the doors has been corrected.
5. Sheet T1.3: See Item 2
6. Sheet T1.3: See Item 3
7. Sheet T1.3: See Item 4
8. Sheet T1.5: Occupancy is corrected.
9. Sheet T1.5: Seating layout is shown on sheet A1.14.
10. Sheet T1.6: This building will not have fire sprinklers.
11. Sheet T1.6: The occupancy type has been corrected.
12. The pool and deck are to be designed by the pool contractor at a later date.
However the Clubhouse restrooms will accommodate up to 240 people
(120 women, 225 men) which is above adequate for this project.
The Clubhouse, Pool, Poolhouse complex has 2 accessible parking spaces
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located at the front of the Clubhouse. Access to the Pool and Poolhouse is
from the front along sidewalks beside the Clubhouse. Stairs at rear of
I Poolhouse are for service entrances.
12 -15. Refer to Civil Engineer's letter.
16. Sheet A1.2: Alignment of load- bearing walls with footings has been
checked and verified.
17. Sheets A1.3 thru A1.9: Hatching and plan key have been added to clearly
indicate load- bearing walls.
18. Sheet A1.10: Ceiling access panel is specified to be'/ hour rated with
closer and latch.
19. Sheet A1.10: Smoke partition openings are specified to be automatic
closing with positive latching.
20. Sheet A1.10: See item 2.
21. Sheet A1.12: There are 4 dryers shown. These are to be commercial
electric units.
22. Sheet A1.12: An accessible pull -out section has been added at the
kitchen /bar area.
23. Sheet A1.12: Accessibility of the mailboxes is noted and called out in the
specifications.
24. Sheet A1.14: In lieu of a section of the bar, an accessible table is
designated.
25. Sheet A1.14: Layout of tables and chairs is shown.
26. Sheet A1.14: A "T" shaped turning area is shown behind the bar.
27. Sheet A1.15: A draft stop has been added in the attic.
28. Sheet A1.15: Self closing and latching are specified.
29. Sheet A1.15: A van - accessible space in the garage building is shown. The
door is 9'w x 8'h.
30. Sheet A2.6: Elevation revised.
31. Sheet A3.2: Spacing of weeps has been corrected.
32. Sheet A3.3: A detail showing anchoring of balcony framing to wall is
shown.
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33. Sheet A3.3: Fireblocking is shown in section 1/A3.3.
34. Sheet A3.7: An accessible section is shown at the bar.
35. Sheet A4.1: Installation of grab bars is not required in Type A units per
604.5 exception 3 of ANSI A117.1 2003. However blocking is required for
future installation.
36. Sheet A4.1: No roll -in showers are required. Table 1107.6.1.1 is not
applicable to R2 occupancies.
37. Sheet A4.1: All unit types are shown and detailed here. All are named and
designated on the building plans. It is not necessary to draw each unit plan
opposite hand per our meeting on 12/29/10.
38. Sheet A4.2: Our engineer advises that sufficient space for access to the
water heater is provided by moving the washer forward.
39, 40, 41. Sheets A4.2, A4.3, A4.4: Adjustments have been made to the unit plans to
allow compliance with clear floor space requirements of ANSI A117.1 2003
section 611.2.
42. Sheet A8.1: Detail 2/A8.1 has been expanded to show a typical stair tread.
The riser heights are specified in the vertical floor -to -floor dimensions at the
right side of the section.
44 -59. See engineers' letter attached.
60. The NCBC edition has been changed to 2009.
61. Fire sprinklers are not required in the attic areas in NFPA 13R systems.
The Clubhouse, Poolhouse and Garage Building are not sprinklered.
62. The apartment units are R2 use classification and no fully accessible units
are required. All first floor units are Type A or Type B units. According to
ANSI A117.1 2003 section 1003, Type A units had been called the
adaptable dwelling unit in the A 117.1 editions prior to 1998. When Type B
units were added, the name of this type unit was changed to Type A.
Therefore we are showing pull -out work surfaces in the kitchens of Type A
units.
Hickory Fire Department Review
1, 2. Hydrant flow tests will be performed after installation of new water lines and
hydrants.
3. Noted
4. See response of Civil Engineer.
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5 -7. Comments noted.
8. Areas of refuge not required. See note no. 2 of the Building Department
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9. General notes acknowledged.
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Fire extinguishers are to be provided at locations directed by the Fire
Official. Allow for 1 at each floor of each apartment building, 2 for the
Clubhouse and 1 for the Poolhouse. See specifications.
I believe we and our engineers have covered all the issues of the review and made
appropriate corrections to the drawings.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Respectfully,
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GEORGE O. BROWN & ASSOCIATES, PLLC P.O. BOX 3423
CONSULTING ENGINEERS HICKORY, NC 28603
OFFICE (828) 324 -4002
FAX (828) 324 -4012
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Northwest Associates Architecture
252 First Avenue, N.W.
Hickory, N.C. 28601
Attn: Wayland Plaster, Architect
Subject: PERMIT # BLDC -11 -10 -13081
HICKORY GREEN APARTMENTS
Hickory, N.C.
Dear Wayland:
This letter is in response to plan review comments dated 12/08/10 and is numbered in sequence with those comments.
Item 44: Sheet PI: Note referencing water hammer arrestors placed on Contract Drawing Sheet P1.
Item 45: Spec's. Remove reference to polyvinyl chloride pipe. Use specifications listed on Sheet PI.
Item 46: Spec's. Remove reference to service lateral pipe and fittings. Use specifications listed on Sheet PI>
Item 47: Sheet P15: Gas piping shown to be Schedule 40 black steel.
Item 48: Sheet P16: Shows Pool House drain/waste and vent piping in
Item 49: Sheet M6: Fire damper shown at supply in bathroom off hall.
Item 50: Sheet M8: CEF -2 exhaust capacity increased to reqwirements of 2009 NCMC Table 403.3.
Item 51: Sheet M8: Cleanout shown for dryer per 2009 NCMC 504.3.
Item 52: Sheet M8: Two (2) stack dryers for a total of four (4) dryers shown on plan.
Item 53: Sheet M8: Stack dryers are electric. Also, gas water heaters are closed combustion. Therefore, no
Combustion air required.
Sincerely,
GEORGE O. BROWN, P.E.
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January 24, 2011
Northwest Associates Architecture
252 First Avenue, N.W.
Hickory, N.C. 28601
Attn: Wayland Plaster, Architect
Re: PERMIT # BLDC-1 1 -10-13081
HICKORY GREEN APARTMENTS
Hickory, N.C.
Allied #10220
Dear Wayland,
This letter is in response to plan review comments dated 12/08/10 and is numbered in
sequence with those comments.
Electrical Comments:
Item 54: Typical for all units:
Visible and audible alarms are provided in each unit. A note was added to the fire alarm
riser confirming that each panel will be provided with enough capacity for visual devices
in every room per ICC A117.1.
Item 55: Sheet E10:
Smoke detectors are now indicated.
Item 56: Sheet E13:
Note to verify that two bulbs are being provided in each LED fixture, each LED fixture
contains anywhere from 12 to 24 bulbs depending on the manufacturer.
Item 57: Sheet E16:
All service conductors are copper per sheet El, Part 3 of the specifications, note A.
Item 58: Sheet E16:
Services noted were updated to 800A each.
Item 59: Sheet E16:
Sheet E16 was revised so the drawing title is now Building #2.
Sprinkler System Comments:
Item 5: Sheet E13, the fire alarm riser was updated to add a temperature sensor
that reports a trouble signal to the fire alarm panel.
Allied Consulting Engineers, PLLC
4340 Taggart Creek Road, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone: (704) 399 -3943 Fax: (704) 394 -5648
www.allied-engineers.com
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Mr. Wayland Plaster
Northwest Associates Architecture PI,LC
252 First Avenue NW
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
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RE: Hickory Green Apartments
Response to Building Inspections Review Comments
West Consultants Project Number: 08162
Dear Mr. Plaster:
Listed below, please find our response to the civil questions of the plan review comments of the
referenced project performed by Catawba County Plan Review on December 6, 2010:
Item 12:
Please see Sheet C 1.2. The pool area has been hatched to show full extent of sidewalks and concrete areas
along with dimensions. Fence is identified as 48" vinyl coated chain link with hot dip galvanized
hardware and 4 -foot gates.
Top and bottom wall elevations for retaining walls are shown on sheet C 1.4 (Grading and Drainage Plan).
Contractor will be responsible for providing retaining wall design prepared by an NC professional
engineer and for providing special inspections as referenced on Dote 9.
Item 13:
See Sheet C 1.2: See 4' x 8' pad for pool equipment.
Item 14:
See Sheet C 1.2. Sidewalks have been extended from all pool house entrances to pool area and adjoining
sidewalk.
Item 15:
See Sheet C 1.4 for storm drainage layout. All storm drain pipes are to be I IDPE plastic pipe or reinforced
concrete as shown on the pipe schedule.
We are submitting revised PDF's by email of the updated plan set for your submission to the City of
Hickory. Please contact our office at 828 -433 -5331 or email at ski ��_c t con ultanl .aim �� ith any
questions or comments.
Sincerely,
WEST CONSULTANTS. PLLp
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