| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 12/23/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 102) The plans have been resubmitted and all the disapproved comments have been addressed and/or corrected as follows:
1. Approved water plans have been attached.
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| 11/30/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Sunny Vista Senior Community, 2445 E Cache La Poudre: new senior living center SKILLED NURING FACILITY
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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| 10/29/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Sunny Vista Senior Community, 2445 E Cache La Poudre:
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 94) ATTENTION INSPECTOR
The following items need additional attention. Please follow up and coordinate with the building inspector as necessary
1. There is no requirement for Smoke Control in the Atrium under 2003 IBC 707.2 exception 2.2. This eliminates the need for a fire command center as well.
2. Attic is required to be sprinklered by 2007 NFPS 13 Chapter 4
3. Atrium shall be equipped with a voice/alarm communication system (voice evacuation) in accordance with 2003 IFC 907.2.13.
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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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| 9/22/2009 |
FYI | Project notes:
NFPA 13 Sprinkler system.
2-hr fire wall and barriers indicated
1-hr shafts, fire partitions and smoke barriers
Non-rated smoke partitions
Building is separated into 3 smoke zones per floor by 1-hr smoke barriers
Canopies/balconies/ etc indicated as contructed w/ non-combustible materials and fire -retardant treated plywood - sprinklers not required.
Elevator Shunt Trip - indicated on sheet E-006 - required by NFPA 101.
Generator is indicated to be powered by diesel per sheet E-603
Ozone system in the laundry room
Parking garage is indicated as being provided with garage door as shown on the DP elevations.
There are notes for Access Control and Request to Exit, but I cannot find which doors are provided with this feature.
Additional notes indicate the use of Coax bi-directional radio amplification, however, this is not required by 2003 IFC.
Mechanical review notes indicated smoke control in the atrium, however, I was unable to find reference to smoke controlled areas. |
| 9/22/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Sunny Vista Senior Community, 2445 E Cache La Poudre:
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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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 2) 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, whether 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.
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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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| Disapproved | (STANDARD COMMENT 70) HAZARDOUS MATERIAL- SUBMIT INFORMATION
Provide listed information on the haz-mat permit amount certification form for all Use/Dispensing/Storage of Hazardous Materials and Flammable Liquids that will be used within this facility.
Provide information on all types, quantities (both in use and in storage), used at the site. This would include swimming pool/spa/whirlpool chemicals.
PLEASE INSURE YOU ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FORMS, AND FILL OUT THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.
All forms and packets are available at http://www.springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=1094.
Items to consider: GENERATOR'S FUEL AND THE OZONE SYSTEM IN LAUNDRY ROOM. |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 3) PERMITS
Insure all applicable permits are obtained from the Regional Building Department and the Colorado Springs Fire Department for the work that is being done at this site.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 20) 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, GC, or site manager, to have all new and existing fire hydrants, and private water systems flow tested.
ALL HYDRANT TESTS SHALL BE CONDUCTED BEFORE ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION IS STARTED!!!
PUBLIC/CITY OWNED HYDRANTS: Contact SEAN HIGBEE, CSU at 668-4595 to schedule an ACTUAL flow test. Be sure to provide them with a CSFD plan review number to include with their flow reports. CSFD need not be present when City Utilities flow tests hydrants as we will accept their reports.
PRIVATE HYDRANTS Contact CSFD Fire Prevention t 385-5982 to schedule a flow test of PRIVATE OWNED hydrants. A contractor capable of performing the test will be required as CSFD Inspectors WITNESS only. CSFD will not accept flow tests we have not witnessed.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 22) FIRE EXTINGUISHER - 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.
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 to properly identify where the units are located if they're not highly visible.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 23) FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
A Class "K" portable fire extinguisher is required for kitchens equipped with wet chemical fixed fire suppression systems. They must be installed within 30 ft. of the vent hood in a location/direction leading to an exit.
ATTENTION: Kitchens with existing 40B:C dry chemical extinguishers shall have them replaced with a Class K listed unit when they are due for either a 6-yr. maintenance inspection and/or a hydrostatic test.
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 ext. (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 | (STANDARD COMMENT 40) KNOX (TM) ENTRY FOR NEW BUILDINGS
KNOX (TM) --XXX----Box ------Switch ------Padlock is required at this location.
It is recommended that all KNOX (TM) boxes be placed in a highly accessible location approximately 10 feet off of the ground, and usually placed near the front entrance to the building.
KNOX (TM) Security Equipment is the only approved type, and must be ordered directly through the CSFD Fire Prevention office at 2880 International Circle, Suite 200-7, or by calling (719) 385-5982.
***************ALLOW AT LEAST 4 WEEKS DELIVERY TIME *************************
YOUR FINAL WILL NOT BE APPROVED WITHOUT THE KNOX SECURITY EQUIPMENT INSTALLED! YOU MUST ALSO CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOUR REQUEST FOR FIRE FINALS TO ARRANGE FOR A CSFD FIRE INSPECTOR TO MEET YOU AT THE SITE TO INSTALL PROPER KEYS FOR THE BUILDING INTO THE KNOX SECURITY UNIT.
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| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 50) OCCUPANT LOAD
THE OCCUPANT LOAD FOR THIS FACILITY IS: 1,804
The occupant load, calculated by the Regional Building Department shall be posted in a visible location. This determined number shall not be exceeded under any circumstance.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 71) HAZ-MAT REVIEW REQUIRED
It appears that hazardous materials may be located on site. Your plans have been forwarded to the HazMat reviewer.
If hazardous materials exceed exempt amounts, you will also be required to submit a Hazardous Material Management Plan for annual permitting.
Additional tank installation permits and plan reviews may also be required. Check with the CSFD for details.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 82) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLANS
Applicable Fire Protection System (fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fixed fire) plans shall be submitted to the CSFD Construction Services office in the Development Review Enterprise at the Regional Development Center 2880 International Circle
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 83) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PLANS NOT REVIEWED
There were fire detection and/or suppression system plans attached to the construction plans, however, they were not reviewed due to lack of specification sheets, calculations, etc. The sub-contractors for these systems must submit these plans for our review, and obtain separate permits from the CSFD for the instillation of all fire detection and suppression systems. No work is allowed to begin without proper permits.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 81) ELEVATOR RECALL
Elevator recall is required to be provided, and it must be tied into the fire alarm/detection systems as per code requirements.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 90) INSPECTIONS
A minimum of a 2-business day notice is required for all inspections. Please have your eight digit "Fire Department Plan Review Number" ready when calling to schedule an inspection.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 92) SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS INSPECTOR HANENBERG: FIRE STATIONS 6, 7, 8, 11, UCCS:
Colorado Springs Fire Department Inspectors schedule their own inspections. Based upon geographic location of this project, your assigned Inspector is Jeff Hanenberg. You may call 719-385-7359 to schedule all construction related inspection activities.
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 | (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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