HomeMy WebLinkAboutCBPR-5-11-10809 Architect Comments 2nd Submittal.tif MACKIE JOHNSON, ARCHITECT
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JULY 14, 2011
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MEMO (PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS)
NUMBER (RESPONSE TO CODE COMMENTS DATED 05-23-11)
DELIVERY: HAND DELIVERY - ONLY
PROJECT: A NEW TRUCK BUILDING FOR:
OXFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT
CLAREMONT, N.C.
FROM: BARRY ICARD, AIA - MACKIE JOHNSON, ARCHITECT
To: CATAWBA COUNTY
HICKORY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT CENTER
COPYTO: JERRY SHERRILL-OXFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT
REFERENCE: REPLY To REVIEW COMMENTS DATED 05-23-11
BUILDING STATUS: (CoM'PLETE-DISAPPROVED)
Comment # 1:
A written response to the comments in the order they appear in this correspondence as
well as appropriate clouded revisions to the plans shall be provided.
(We shall comply)
Comment # 2:
Sheet CS.1: Secondary occupancy is marked as none, but mixed occupancy is marked as yes.
Coordinate and revise.
(See revised CS-1 and R2 Occupancy area was removed see revised drawing Al. 1)
Comment # 3:
Sheet CS.1: Include all areas in the separated use calculation (R2, B).
(See revised CS-1 and R2 Occupancy area was removed see revised drawing Al. 1)
Comment # 4:
Sheet CS1: This project will require special inspections due to the fact that it is considered an
essential facility by 2009 NCBC Table 1604.5. Provide all required paperwork for special
inspections (see directions after item # 18 below).
(See attached Special Inspections Appendix A)
Comment # 5:
Sheet A1.1: The size of the handicap shower does not agree with the ICC ANSI Al 17.1-2003
section 608.2.2 or 608.2.3 requirements.
(See revised drawing A1.1)
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Comment # 6:
Sheet A1.1: Provide shower arrangements for female employees.
(See revised drawing A1.1)
Comment # 7:
Sheet A1.1: Provide sprinklers throughout building per 2009 NCBC 903.2.7.
(R2 Occupancy area was removed see revised drawing A1.1)
Comment #8:
Sheet A1.1: 2 hour separation is required between all occupancies based on separated use as
marked on the Appendix "B" per 2009 NCBC 508.3.3.4, 706.3.9 and Table 706.3.9.
(R2 Occupancy area was removed see revised drawing A1.1)
Comment #9:
Sheet A1.1: Either the building must have sprinklers or an approved smoke or heat detections
system must be installed in order to use the electric strikes on door per 2009 NCBC 1008.1.8.6.
Verify that the electric strikes will meet all requirements of NCBC 1008.1.8.6.
(Electric Strikes will meet NCBC 1008.1.8.6 See revised drawing A1.2)
Comment # 10:
Sheet A1.1: Remove the note concerning reuse of the existing window.
(See revised drawing A1.1)
Comment # 11:
Sheet A1.1: Verify that the sidewalk is flush with the pavement outside door # 109A or provide
means to access the public way.(Door 109A exits out onto flush paved areas)
Comment # 12:
Sheet A1.1: Verify that door # 104A will swing back flush with the wall or widen sidewalk per 2009
NCBC 1005.2.(See revised drawing A1.1)
Comment # 13:
Sheet A1.1: Verify overall dimension of wall type # 3. (See revised drawing A1.1)
Comment # 14:
Sheet A2.1: Revise roll -in shower to meet requirements of ICC / ANSI A117.1 -2003 section
608.2.2 or 608.2.3. (See revised drawing A1.1)
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Comment # 15:
Sheet A2.1: Detail # 2 indicates the shower is a roll -in type but you include a threshold detail for a
transfer type shower. Clarify. g
(See revised drawing A2.1)
Comment # 16:
Sheet A2.2: Verify that all kitchen equipment (stove, exhaust, dishwasher, etc) are residential
type. (Owner has verified that all equipment will be residential type.)
Comment # 17:
Sheet S2.0: Verify seismic design category 9 g ry (should it not be a "C "). This sheet should be included
with the structural design drawings. (Per Taylor and Viola: SEISMIC CATEGORY D IS CORRECT
AS SHOWN. THE SD, VALUE = 0.154 AND THE OCCUPANCY CATEGORY IS IV (FIRE STATION),
THEREFORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE 1613.5.6(2) THE SEISMIC CATEGORY WOULD BE D)
Comment # 18:'
Sheet A4.0: Provide emergency roof drains per 2009 NCBC 1107.
(See revised drawing A3.0 and A4.0)
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FIRE STATUS: (COMPLETE - DISAPPROVED)
Comment # 1:
A fire safety review of this project was conducted. Summaries of the comments are in the
following notes.
Comment # 2:
A written response to the comments in the order they appear in this correspondence as well as
appropriate clouded revisions to the plans shall be provided.
(We shall comply)
Comment # 3:
This review does not constitute a check of all technical code items and does not prevent the code
official from requiring further additions and / or corrections.
Comment # 4:
This review also does not relieve the design professional of full responsibility for compliance with
all the provisions of the technical codes and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
Comment # 5:
Adequacy of all emergency and exit lighting will be verified in the field at the time of final
inspection. Emergency lighting shall also include the area of exit discharge. (We shall comply)
Comment # 6:
If HVAC System is of the capacity that requires duct detectors, the detectors shall be connected
to the building's fire alarm system per NCFC (We shall comply)
Comment # 7:
Page FP1 indicates that the fire sprinkler system will only protect the night room. Per NCFC
903.2.7, the entire building with a Group R occupancy must be protected. (R2 Occupancy area
was removed see revised drawing A1.1)
Comment #8:
Plans for the sprinkler system shall be submitted for review and approval and the permit issued
prior to the installation of any component of the system. (R2 Occupancy area was removed
see revised drawing A1.1)
Comment # 9:
Identify FDC location on plans. (R2 Occupancy area was removed see revised drawing
A1.1)
Comment # 10:
RISER ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, and MECHANICAL ROOM shall be properly labeled in
accordance with NCFC 510.1 (We shall comply)
Comment # 11:
Plans for the fire alarm system shall be submitted for review and approval and the permit issued
prior to the installation of any component of the system. (We shall comply)
Comment # 12:
Separation between the new addition and the existing building shall meet the requirements of the
building code official. (We shall comply)
Comment # 13:
Per NCFC 1011.3, tactile exit signs shall be installed adjacent to each required exit. These signs
shall meet the requirements of ICC A117.1. (See Attached revised drawing A1.1)
Comment # 14:
Premises identification required per NCFC 501.1. (We shall comply)
Comment # 14:
Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or
where immediate access is necessary for life- saving or fire - fighting purposes, the fire code official
is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be of
an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code i
official. (We shall comply)
ZONING STATUS: (APPROVED)
ATTACHMENTS: FOUR SETS OF REVISED DRAWINGS ONLY
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