| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 10/12/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: PARKING GARAGE (4 levels) - Colorado Crossing - 1807 Flat Creek View
You can access our web site for the latest fire department plan review comments:
1. From www.pprbd.org, select "RELATED WEB SITES" in the upper right corner.
2. Click on Colorado Springs FIRE PREVENTION.
3. Then select VIEW PLAN REVIEW STATUS.
4. Scroll down to the correct address.
5. You may then select APPROVED/DISAPPROVED to view comments associated with that particular project.
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| Disapproved | (STANDARD COMMENT 15) WATER PLANS
The City APPROVED" fire hydrant and water main plans are to be ATTACHED to all sets of construction plans for CSFD plan reviews.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 100) PLANS DISAPPROVED:
The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to conducting a full plan review
Previous review comments have not been addressed - they have been repeated here for your reference.
1. Approved water plans have not been attached to this set as required.
All corrections and comments shall be submitted back to CSFD in writing, or provide submittal sheets/drawings/ blueprints etc. as requested, which will allow us to complete our review. We do not accept plan review corrections over the phone, via fax, or verbally.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 101) THE DISAPPROVED ITEMS MAY NOT CONSITITUE A COMPLETE LIST OF VIOLATIONS.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE DESIGNER/ARCHITECT TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE RE-REVIEW OF THE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS OF THE ADOPTED CODES/STANDARDS AND INCORRECT INFORMATION PRIO TO RESUBMITTING.
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| 12/3/2008 |
FYI | This project is PARKING GARAGE (5 levels) - Colorado Crossing - 1807 Flat River VW Building 9 - "NEW Parking Garage
SYSTEM:
CODE: - 2003 IBC & 03 IFC with CSFD amendments - S2 Occupancy - Type IB Construction - 4 stories - 116,136 square feet - Occupant Load = 726
ATTENTION: See our web site for our latest fire department plan review comments. From the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department web site (www.pprbd.org), select "RELATED WEB SITES" in the upper right corner. Click on Colorado Springs FIRE PREVENTION. Then select PLAN REVIEW STATUS, click VIEW PLAN REVIEW STATUS. Scroll down to the correct address. You may then select APPROVED/DISAPPROVED to view comments associated with that particular project.
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| Disapproved | The plans have been resubmitted and all the disapproved comments have been addressed and/or corrected as follows:
1. The City Approved Development Plan is attached.
2. The Enumerations office has approved the address and the plans now have the correct address.
Issues still not corrected.
1. The City approved Water/Hydrant plan is not approved. CSFD will not approved these construction plans until the Water/Hydrant plans are approved and attached to these construction plans.
Plans Not Approved. |
| 6/13/2008 |
FYI | This project is PARKING GARAGE (5 levels) - Colorado Crossing - 1807 Spring Water Point building 9 - "NEW BUILDING"
SYSTEM:
CODE: - 2003 IBC & 03 IFC with CSFD amendments - S2 Occupancy - Type IB Construction - 4 stories - 116,136 square feet - Occupant Load = 726.
ATTENTION: See our web site for our latest fire department plan review comments. From the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department web site (www.pprbd.org), select "RELATED WEB SITES" in the upper right corner. Click on Colorado Springs FIRE PREVENTION. Then select PLAN REVIEW STATUS, click VIEW PLAN REVIEW STATUS. Scroll down to the correct address. You may then select APPROVED/DISAPPROVED to view comments associated with that particular project.
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| Disapproved | The City APPROVED" fire hydrant and water main plans are to be ATTACHED to all sets of construction plans for CSFD plan reviews. If it is felt that the existing fire hydrants will provide adequate fire flow and will be the correct number of required hydrants, the applicant will need to contact Keta Donegan with COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES at (719) 668-8733 or by FAX at (719) 668-5651 to request a computer generated fire flow calculation and fire hydrant location map. Keta will need the following information to process your request: (1) Gross square footage of the structure (including all floor levels, basements, and attached conopies) (2) Type of construction determined by the Regional Building Department (3) Requesters name (4) Requestors company name (5) Phone and fax numbers of the requestor (6) Project address (7) Project cross streets (8) Public Hydrant numbers of the closest fire hydrants (you can find this number in white lettering on top of the hydrant)
ATTENTION: ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS FOR ALL FIRE FLOW CALCULATIONS - |
| Disapproved | DEVELOPMENT INFO - Attach copies of the "City Approved" development plan to each set of construction plans submitted to the Colorado Springs Fire Department for review. smc 12/00 |
| Disapproved | According to the CSFD amended International Fire Code, a Class I manual dry standpipe system is required throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the lowest level of the Fire Department vehicle access. 905.3.1 |
| Disapproved | We are unable to do a full review of these plans. At a minimum the CSFD requires that the following items be provided with your plan submittal:
1) Zoning plan review and approval.
2) Site modeled fire flow calculations and hydrant location map from Colorado Springs Utilities - contact Keta Donegan @ 668-8733, FAX 668-5651 for this information.
3) Initial construction review by the Construction Review Department of the Regional Building Department.
4) An approved address assigned by the Enumerations Office of the Regional Building Department. |
| FYI | CORRECTIONS - All corrections and comments shall be submitted back to CSFD in writing, or provide submittal sheets/drawings/ blueprints etc. as requested, which will allow us to complete our review. We do not accept plan review corrections over the phone, via fax, or verbally.
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| Attention | A minimum of 5-business day notice is required for all inspections. Due to work loads, holidays, meetings, vacations, etc...the CSFD cannot guarantee a 2-day turn-a-round on all inspections. PLEASE help yourself by helping us - call your inspections in with ample time to allow adequate scheduling." |
| FYI | REVIEWS - Colorado Springs Fire Department construction reviews are based upon information provided on the drawings and/or the attached reference material. Issues or features that are not presented within the construction documents are assumed to be complaint with applicable codes/standards. It is the responsibility of the building owner to ensure that minimum code requirement are met as established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, wether of not the requirements are specifically indicated on the submitted construction documents.
The CSFD has reviewed the submittal in accordance with the fire code requirements of the 2003 International Fire Code, CSFD local amendments, City Code Standards, and applicable NFPA Standards. All plan review comments are subject to final on-site field inspections, and testing by the CSFD. |
| Attention | *****MAIN ISSUES - The following are issues that are major CSFD concerns at all construction projects.
ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY ISSUES;
ELEVATOR RETURN;
FIRE ALARMS;
FIRE HYDRANTS;
FIRE LANES;
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS;
FIRE STANDPIPE SYSTEMS;
HIGH-PILE STORAGE;
HVAC SHUTDOWN ON UNITS OVER 2000 CFM;
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS;
KNOX BOX KEY SYSTEM;
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| FYI | FIRE EXTINGUISHER requirements for COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS -
A "2A -10B:C" fire extinguisher is to be installed in LOW TO MODERATE HAZARD OCCUPANCIES at a rate of 1 unit per 3,000 square feet, AND a maximum of a 75-ft travel distance to an extinguisher.
In HIGH-HAZARD OCCUPANCIES a "4A - 40B:C" extinguisher at a rater of 1 unit per 1500 square feet and a 50-foot travel distance is required. Install at least one extinguisher per floor/level.
Remember that all extinguishers must be installed in highly visible and accessible locations, never in a dead-end area, and always try to place them near an exit path-way or at an exit(s). Mount 4" off floor to a maximum of 5 ft. to the top of the fire extinguisher. (HINT: About waist high is perfect)
ATTENTION: "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" signs may need to be posted too properly identify where the units are located if they're not highly visible.
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| FYI | LOCKS: All locking & latching devices to comply with the requirements of the International Building and Fire Code. |
| FYI | INSPECTOR EMBRES - STATIONS 12, 14, 18, 19:
Colorado Springs Fire Department Inspectors schedule their own inspections. Based upon geographic location of this project, your assigned Inspector is Rhonda Embres. You may contact her at 719-385-7369 to schedule all construction related inspection activities.
GENERAL-INSPECTIONS-PLANS & SCHEDULING. A minimum of 48-hour notice is required for all inspections. Due to work loads, holidays, meetings, vacations, etc...the CSFD cannot guarantee a 48 hour turnaround on all inspections. PLEASE help yourself by helping us - call your inspections in with ample time to allow adequate scheduling.
When calling, please have your complete CSFD plan review number(s) ready for each inspection request.
( i.e. 2005-1234-CN-1 or 2005-0012-SP-1)
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| FYI | NEW STRUCTURE - This project is a new structure |
| FYI | (MILAM) - RE-REVIEWS (commercial construction plans only)
Rereviews may be submitted back to the CSFD by direct submittal at the Development Review Enterprise counter (2880 International Circle, Suite 200-7), or through the Regional Building Department's routing system.
In addition to resubmitting, you may also schedule a rereview meeting. Depending on the complexity of the rereview, Plans Examiner Jon Milam may meet with you to perform the rereview. You may contact Jon at (719) 385-7324.
Re-reviews are typically turned around in a faster manner than the original review.
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| FYI | The occupant load, calculated by the Regional Building Department shall be posted in a visible location. This determined number shall not be exceeded under no circumstance. THE OCCUPANT LOAD FOR THIS FACILITY IS: 726 |
| FYI | ***** The occupant load exceeds the listed occupant numbers below, therefore, you must provide adequate exit signage, night lighting, and emergency lighting units, as required by code. IFC 1014.1 smc 09/07
OCCUPANCY TYPE OCCUPANT LOAD
A, B, E, F, M, U 50
H-1, H-2, H-3 3
H-4, H-5, I-1, I-3, I-4, R 10
S 30 |
| 3/7/2008 |
FYI | Colorado Crossing Filing 2. Located southeast of Interquest Parkway and voyager Parkway north of Federal.
DV: Proposing at least 8 buildings or mixed uses between retail and residential above with parking garages. Plat: Colorado Crossing Filing 2.
Additional Comments: WALL HYDRANTS ARE REQUIRED IN THE COURTYARDS OF BUILDINGS 9, 10, 15 and 16 TO MEET REQUIRED ACCESS!!!!! See DP for notes.
SYSTEMS: Standpipes, wall hydrants are required per DP comments for access.
CN:Code: 03 IBC - 03 IFC - 05 PPRBC /S2Class: / Const: IB /Stories: 4 /Size: 145170 /OL:726
FH:Required Flow: 4000 gpm /#4 Hydrants /UNKNOWN On site flow:
ATTENTION: See our web site for our latest fire department plan review comments. From the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department web site (www.pprbd.org), select "RELATED WEB SITES" in the upper right corner. Click on Colorado Springs FIRE PREVENTION. Then select PLAN REVIEW STATUS, click VIEW PLAN REVIEW STATUS. Scroll down to the correct address. You may then select APPROVED/DISAPPROVED to view comments associated with that particular project.
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| Disapproved | The City APPROVED" fire hydrant and water main plans are to be ATTACHED to all sets of construction plans for CSFD plan reviews. If it is felt that the existing fire hydrants will provide adequate fire flow and will be the correct number of required hydrants, the applicant will need to contact Keta Donegan with COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES at (719) 668-8733 or by FAX at (719) 668-5651 to request a computer generated fire flow calculation and fire hydrant location map. Keta will need the following information to process your request: (1) Gross square footage of the structure (including all floor levels, basements, and attached conopies) (2) Type of construction determined by the Regional Building Department (3) Requesters name (4) Requestors company name (5) Phone and fax numbers of the requestor (6) Project address (7) Project cross streets (8) Public Hydrant numbers of the closest fire hydrants (you can find this number in white lettering on top of the hydrant)
ATTENTION: ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 3 DAYS FOR ALL FIRE FLOW CALCULATIONS - |
| Disapproved | ***HYDRANT REQUIREMENTS:
Size of Structure (gross square footage) -145,170- sq ft;
TYPE IB CONSTRUCTION - THREE LARGEST SUCCESSIVE FLOORS = 87,102 sq ft.
Type of construction -IB-;
Is building sprinkled Y -- N -XX-;
Area Separation Walls (ASW) being installed Y -- N -XX-;
Standpipes - NO
Largest area formed from ASW --;
TYPE IB CONSTRUCTION - THREE LARGEST SUCCESSIVE FLOORS = 87,102 sq ft.
GPM requirements -3250- gpm;
Number of hydrant(s) required; -3-
Max. spacing between hydrants -400- ft;
Max. hose lay -225- ft;
On site theoretical fire flows are -UNKNOWN- gpm where -3250- gpm required;
Is this a simultaneous flow Y -UNKNOWN- N --;
On site number of hydrant(s) are -UNKNOWN- where -- are required;
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| Disapproved | A TEMPORARY ADDRESS has been assigned to these plans. The Colorado Springs Fire Department will not approve the construction plans until the Regional Building Department Enumerations Office has assigned a permanent address to this facility, and has approved the construction plans. |
| Disapproved | DEVELOPMENT INFO - Attach copies of the "City Approved" development plan to each set of construction plans submitted to the Colorado Springs Fire Department for review. smc 12/00 |
| FYI | CORRECTIONS - All corrections and comments shall be submitted back to CSFD in writing, or provide submittal sheets/drawings/ blueprints etc. as requested, which will allow us to complete our review. We do not accept plan review corrections over the phone, via fax, or verbally.
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| Attention | FEES: ATTENTION, ATTENTION, ATTENTION. The Colorado Springs Fire Department assesses a cost recovery fee to cover the costs associated with fire department plan reviews, fire inspections, and administrative tasks.
Fees associated to the CSFD construction review permit process must be paid directly to the City of Colorado Springs - 2880 International Circle - Suite 200-7 by cash, check, or credit card. The Regional Building Department will require proof of Fire Department payment before issuing any building permit.
It is the responsibility of the owner, builder, architect or designee to ensure that this fee has been paid.
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| FYI | REVIEWS - Colorado Springs Fire Department construction reviews are based upon information provided on the drawings and/or the attached reference material. Issues or features that are not presented within the construction documents are assumed to be complaint with applicable codes/standards. It is the responsibility of the building owner to ensure that minimum code requirement are met as established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, wether of not the requirements are specifically indicated on the submitted construction documents.
The CSFD has reviewed the submittal in accordance with the fire code requirements of the 2003 International Fire Code, CSFD local amendments, City Code Standards, and applicable NFPA Standards. All plan review comments are subject to final on-site field inspections, and testing by the CSFD. |
| Attention | *****MAIN ISSUES - The following are issues that are major CSFD concerns at all construction projects.
ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY ISSUES;
ELEVATOR RETURN;
FIRE ALARMS;
FIRE HYDRANTS;
FIRE LANES;
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS;
FIRE STANDPIPE SYSTEMS;
HIGH-PILE STORAGE;
HVAC SHUTDOWN ON UNITS OVER 2000 CFM;
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS;
KNOX BOX KEY SYSTEM;
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| FYI | HYDRANTS: Fire hydrants are to be painted in compliance with national color coding standards. These standards are used to allow the fire department emergency crews a quick way to decipher how much water would be available from a fire hydrant. This is determined by actual water flow tests of the fire hydrants.
It is imperative that the color coding is accurate. To insure this accuracy contact the Colorado Springs Fire or Water Departments for additional details.
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| FYI | ON SITE FIRE HYDRANT FLOWS: Prior to the time of fire final inspections on all new construction sites, it will be the responsibility of the owners, general contractor, or site manager, to have all new fire hydrants, and private water systems flow tested. Because the Fire Code states all hydrants are to be installed and in service PRIOR to any construction being allowed, these hydrant tests shall be conducted before on site construction is started.
As with any new or revised fire protection system, the Fire Department (or Colorado Springs Utilities) will need to witness all tests to verify the system will meet the fire flow requirements established during the plan review process. If this test occurs without a proper witness on site, it will be deemed unacceptable by the inspector thereby delaying our final approval of the project. |
| FYI | FIRE EXTINGUISHER requirements for COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS -
A "2A -10B:C" fire extinguisher is to be installed in LOW TO MODERATE HAZARD OCCUPANCIES at a rate of 1 unit per 3,000 square feet, AND a maximum of a 75-ft travel distance to an extinguisher.
In HIGH-HAZARD OCCUPANCIES a "4A - 40B:C" extinguisher at a rater of 1 unit per 1500 square feet and a 50-foot travel distance is required. Install at least one extinguisher per floor/level.
Remember that all extinguishers must be installed in highly visible and accessible locations, never in a dead-end area, and always try to place them near an exit path-way or at an exit(s). Mount 4" off floor to a maximum of 5 ft. to the top of the fire extinguisher. (HINT: About waist high is perfect)
ATTENTION: "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" signs may need to be posted too properly identify where the units are located if they're not highly visible.
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| FYI | LOCKS: All locking & latching devices to comply with the requirements of the International Building and Fire Code. |
| Attention | This structure is being built with TYPE IB construction, therefore the following must be used for determining the fire flow requirements.
TYPE IB CONSTRUCTION - THREE LARGEST SUCCESSIVE FLOORS = 87,102 sq ft.
3250 gpm
3 hydrants minimum
450 max spacing
225 max hose lay
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| FYI | NEW STRUCTURE - This project is a new structure |
| FYI | INSPECTOR EMBRES - STATIONS 12, 14, 18, 19:
Colorado Springs Fire Department Inspectors schedule their own inspections. Based upon geographic location of this project, your assigned Inspector is Rhonda Embres. You may contact her at 719-385-7369 to schedule all construction related inspection activities.
GENERAL-INSPECTIONS-PLANS & SCHEDULING. A minimum of 48-hour notice is required for all inspections. Due to work loads, holidays, meetings, vacations, etc...the CSFD cannot guarantee a 48 hour turnaround on all inspections. PLEASE help yourself by helping us - call your inspections in with ample time to allow adequate scheduling.
When calling, please have your complete CSFD plan review number(s) ready for each inspection request.
( i.e. 2005-1234-CN-1 or 2005-0012-SP-1)
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| FYI | ***** The occupant load exceeds the listed occupant numbers below, therefore, you must provide adequate exit signage, night lighting, and emergency lighting units, as required by code. IFC 1014.1 smc 09/07
OCCUPANCY TYPE OCCUPANT LOAD
A, B, E, F, M, U 50
H-1, H-2, H-3 3
H-4, H-5, I-1, I-3, I-4, R 10
S 30 |
| FYI | NEED TO UPDATE TO IFC - FOUR STORIES: All structures, four or more stories in height, are required to install STAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS in all stairwells, on all floors. The signs are used for providing valuable information to not only the occupants of a building, but also to fire department personnel, to ensure no one becomes confused during emergencies. The signs are to be posted as indicated in the Uniform Fire Code, Appendix 1-C. smc 12/00 |
