| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 10/23/2009 |
Disapproved | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 19) The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to completing a full plan review. Please respond, in writing, to each of the following comments:
1) The smoke control system using the exhaust method needs to comply with the 2003 IFC section 909.8 and the 2009 NFPA 92B Chapter 8. Provide detailed information for acceptance test procedures to be conducted at time of final.
CSFD requires an actual smoke evacuation test with smoke. Provide copies of the models completed with FIRESIMULATOR for this facility.
2) Atriums connecting more than two stories in Group A occupancies shall be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system complying with Section 907.2.12.2. (2003 IFC section 907.2.13)
CSFD will enforce this requirement. Contractor can appeal for a variance with the Fire Board of Appeals.
3) A fire-fighter's smoke control panel is to be provided in accordance with 2003 IFC section 909.16. Provide an approved smoke control panel and detailed sequence of operation.
CSFD will enforce this requirement. Please refer to 2003 IFC section 909.1, Scope and Purpose. Contractor can appeal for a variance with the Fire Board of Appeals.
4) 2003 IFC section 909.16 requires a fire command center per 2003 IFC section 509. The main FACP is currently shown in the 2nd floor electric room adjacent to the atrium. This appears unacceptable. Relocate fire command center to a safer location.
CSFD will enforce this requirement. Contractor can appeal for a variance with the Fire Board of Appeals.
5) The smoke detector at the top of the atrium needs to comply with NFPA 72 annex B.
Provide detailed analysis for smoke detector.
6) The engineering report for the smoke management system indicates the planters in Lounge 166 will be a minimum of 30 inches wide. Is this 30 inches projected from the wall?
Also review the disapproved plans for additional written comments prior to submittal of new plans.
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| 10/15/2009 |
Disapproved | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 19) The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to completing a full plan review. Please respond, in writing, to each of the following comments:
1) The smoke control system using the exhaust method needs to comply with the 2003 IFC section 909.8 and the 2009 NFPA 92B Chapter 8. Provide detailed information for acceptance test procedures to be conducted at time of final.
2) Atriums connecting more than two stories in Group A occupancies shall be provided with an emergency voice/alarm communication system complying with Section 907.2.12.2. (2003 IFC section 907.2.13)
3) A fire-fighter's smoke control panel is to be provided in accordance with 2003 IFC section 909.16. Provide an approved smoke control panel and detailed sequence of operation.
4) 2003 IFC section 909.16 requires a fire command center per 2003 IFC section 509. The main FACP is currently shown in the 2nd floor electric room adjacent to the atrium. This appears unacceptable. Relocate fire command center to a safer location.
5) The smoke detector at the top of the atrium needs to comply with NFPA 72 annex B.
Also review the disapproved plans for additional written comments prior to submittal of new plans.
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| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 27) The plans have been resubmitted and all the disapproved comments have been addressed and/or corrected as follows:
1) There must be 12 rooms set up for ADA. (Corrected)
2) Please provide a smoke control plan. All devices open to the atrium must be set up to activate the atrium smoke control, unless separated by a fire door. Also, show the location of the design fire. (See Disapproved Comments)
3) Sheet FA- 2D.2 and 3 are labeled as first floor. Please correct. (Corrected)
4) Please explain the location of the pull station 2-66 and 2-57 on sheet FA-2D.2 (Corrected) |
| 9/11/2009 |
Disapproved | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 19) The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to completing a full plan review. Please respond, in writing, to each of the following comments:
1) There must be 12 rooms set up for ADA.
2) Please provide a smoke control plan. All devices open to the atrium must be set up to activate the atrium smoke control, unless separated by a fire door. Also, show the location of the design fire.
3) Sheet FA- 2D.2 and 3 are labeled as first floor. Please correct.
4) Please explain the location of the pull station 2-66 and 2-57 on sheet FA-2D.2
Also review the disapproved plans for additional written comments prior to submittal of new plans.
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| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 27) The plans have been resubmitted and all the disapproved comments have been addressed and/or corrected as follows:
1. West systems group is a licensed contractor.
2) Battery calcs and voltage drops were corrected to show the proper format. |
| 4/10/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Colorado Springs Retirement Residence. 4825 Old Farm Drive. - NEW BUILDING (LIVING CENTER "ONLY" - NO GARAGES)
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| Disapproved | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 19) The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to completing a full plan review. Please respond, in writing, to each of the following comments:
1) Drawing must be designed and installed by an approved contractor in the city of Colorado Springs. Please see the contractor licensing requirements at www.pprbd.org
2) Provide additional information for smoke exhaust system, may require a control panel.
3) Battery Calculation and Voltage Drops are not in the appropriate format for review.
4) See red-lined set for additional disapproved comments.
***DISAPPROVED PLAN SET MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH RE-REVIEW SET OR PLANS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED****
Also review the disapproved plans for additional written comments prior to submittal of new plans.
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| Disapproved | (STANDARD COMMENT 25) CONTRACTOR LICENSING. Our records indicate the license for this Fire Alarm Contractor is not current. Please contact the Contractor Licensing Office of the Regional Building Department to correct this problem. |
| Attention | (STANDARD COMMENT 26) NOTE - THE NOTED DISAPPROVED ITEMS MAY NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE LIST OF VIOLATIONS.
THE DESIGNER IS TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE RE-REVIEW OF THE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS OF THE STANDARD AND INCORRECT INFORMATION PRIOR TO RESUBMITTING. |
