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DATE — 10 -18 -11
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PROJECT — CBPR-9-11-12512
CODE JURISDICTION — Catawba County
DEPARTMENT — Catawba County Plan Review
REVIEWER — Bldg — Bill Rogers
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We have attempted to fully comply with all code comments and requests.
Regards,
Ray Campbell, AIA
Campbell Design, PA
Architecture and Interior Design
Ray Campbell, AIA
Project Manager
Campbell Design
Architecture + Interiors
4511 North Highway 16
Denver, NC 28037
(704) 489-1438
Fax: (704) 489-1439
www.campbelldesign.com
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BLDG — Bill Rogers — (brogers @conovernc.gov)
Review Comments:
1. A written response to the comments in the order they appear in the
correspondence as well as appropriate clouded revisions to the plans shall be
provided.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
2. Sheet CS.I — Appendix B
How do you intend to separate space labeled unoccupied from remainder of the
structure? Page A1.1L shows the area appears to be fully accessible to building
occupants. Page ELOB shows the space is being provided with illumination. Page
MLOA shows the space is being provided with the appropriate mechanical
systems to render the space able to be occupied. While the designer may wish to
consider the space "unoccupied ", there is nothing preventing the space from being
occupied. Since the space may be occupied, this must be reflected in the occupant
load of the building. Any increased occupant load must also be reflected in the
plumbing fixture, exiting and fresh air design of this building.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
See sheets CS1and CS2
The open space for future business and lab growth will not be occupied by the
owner at this time, however for code purposes, we have added an occupant count
to "the open space for future growth" to our appendix "B ".
It no longer reads zero occupants for this area.
We guessed worst case divide by 100 office.
If and when this area is built -out, and occupied, the architect or designers will
submit sealed drawings to inspections for this "open space for future growth ". At
that time the use should be defined.
3. Sheet CS.2
What is the purpose of the letter from the owner provided on this page? It is
unclear as to the intended use for this letter.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
See sheets CS1and CS2
The letter is for fixture count. The owner has 25 employees for entire lab
' operation. Please read Joel Herman's email below on ramp and fixture count.
This is the perfect situation to use this exception because these labs only have two
designated employees in them, and they are full of counters and equipment. The
public can not access these employee work areas.
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Hello Ray,
After a great deal of additional research and conversation with staff including
Rick Frady, Chief Building Services Official, we as the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
have decided not to require the ADA compliant ramp off of the rear loading dock since
your latest plan shows an exterior area for assisted rescue. We did not review the area for
assisted rescue for code compliance in meeting section 1007.8 but we will during the
official review when all required information, such as elevations and pertinent details are
included.
Also, your request to limit the occupancy per section 1004. 1.1 exception will be reviewed
for acceptance during the official plan review. You will however, need to provide official
justifying documentation and a letter from the owner requesting a reduction in plumbing
fixture count. The important issue being that if in the future, should the occupancy
change, the owner is aware that fixture counts may require modification.
I hope this answers your concerns with these two issues and I apologize for any
confusion or delays in the time spent on researching them. As you are well aware,
subjects dealing with ADA and occupancy count warrant a thorough look since final
decisions and accountability will be shared by all parties involved. I appreciate your
patience and we are here to answer any specific question you may have.
4. Sheet A 1.1 L
What is the purpose of marking the floor in this space?
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
See sheets A 1.1 L
There is no code purpose to these stripes on the floor. As far as I know, as long as
we are not an "M" occupancy they are OK.
I may choose to delete the stripes if that is acceptable.
5. Provide the location of all tactile exit signs as required by NCBC section 1011.3.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
Signs will be placed at outside exits or exterior doors marked exit. We have no
corridors that meet the code definition of "exit access corridors" so there will be
no signs in corridors.
6. Sheet Al. I R
Identify what type of entrance door #13513 is designed as. For example, is this a
restricted entrance or a service entrance? Designer must indentify type of
entrance, and all components of this entrance shall comply with the requirements
for that type of entrance, as set forth in the NCBC section 1105.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
Signs will be placed at doors 135B on the outside that state "service entrance
only ". There will be no public parking in this area.
7. Sheet ALIR
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Provide the location of and identify any special locking systems such as
controlled access locks or delayed egress locks.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
There will be no special locking devices or delayed egress locks anywhere in the
building.
8. Sheet A1.3R
Has the design of the roof system taken into consideration the additional loads
that will be imposed upon it should the "possible" solar panel array be placed on
the roof?
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
No solar equipment has yet been approved for this building so there has been no
provision to support it structurally.
If and when solar equipment would be added, the architect or designers will
submit sealed drawings to inspections for structural support of added solar
equipment.
9. Sheets S2.2, 52.3, 52.4, 52.5
Provide spacing for all reinforced steel in footings.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
The longitudinal reinforcing in the footings is equally spaced and notes have been
added to the sections.
10. Sheet P 1.1 A and Sheet P LOB
How do you intend to maintain the trap seal of all floor drains as required by
NCPC section 1002.4?
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
REFER TO REVISED PLANS PO. 1, PO.3, PLOA, PLOB, P2.OA, P2.013 P2. IA,
P2.1B, P2.2A & P2.213.
11. Provide a fresh air calculation for the entire building.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
REFER TO SHEET MO.2.
12. Provide complete natural gas piping load calculation.
RESPONSE — WILL COMPLY
NATURAL GAS LOAD CALCULATIONS ARE INDICATED ON P2.1 A
UPPER LEFT CORNER OF SHEET. CALCULATIONS HAVE ONLY BEEN
REVISED TO REFLECT FINAL HVAC EQUIPMENT LOADS.
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