| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 10/22/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Pikes Peak Mental Health, 115 Parkside Dr: Interior Remodel
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| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 5) Fire alarm system is being installed by: WEST SYSTEMS GROUP, DESIGNED BY SIMPLEXGRINNELL
This plan review is based on the requirements found within the 2003 Editions of the International Building Code, International Fire Code and the related Standards. |
| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 7) Scope of Work: Addition of door holders and monitor modules for the addition of fire/smoke dampers and stand-alone 120v powers duct detectors. |
| FYI | *****(COMMERCIAL) EXISTING PANEL - This is an existing fire alarm system and no change is being made to the existing panel.
Battery standby is designed for 24 hours
The existing fire panel is shown to be provided with two 12 volt /----25---- AH batteries. The plans indicate the batteries will be wired in SERIES to provide 24 volts @ -25------ AH supplying a current draw of --5.205------ AH.
This appears to meet the battery calculation requirements. |
| FYI | (COMMERCIAL ) DUCT DETECTORS
"Remote Alarm Indicator" shall be provided for all duct detectors (if installed) as required by NFPA 72. They are to be installed in a readily visible location and be clearly labeled to indicate both their function and the I.D. of the air-handling unit it controls. (NFPA 72 5.16.5.8)
The activation of the smoke detectors within the HVAC system (if installed) is to cause a "supervisory" signal only. (NFPA 90A:6.4.4.3 and NFPA 72:6.16.5.3)
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| FYI | (COMMERCIAL) RELEASING SERVICE:
Auto closing Fire Doors, Shutters, and Dampers are to close upon activation of one of the following methods:
A. Release of a fusible link (not over 165 degrees F) or,
B. Increase in temperature utilizing a Rate-Of Rise Heat Detector, with fixed heat as noted above or,
C. Smoke Detection (only allowed in corridors and means of egress systems).
Auto closing fire assemblies shall have the release devices installed as indicated in NFPA 80.
When a release device is installed at the ceiling, they are to be not to be located within 4 inches of the wall. If the device is to be wall mounted, it is to be located on the wall in a location that is not less than 4 inches nor more than 12 inches below the ceiling.
(IBC 715) |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 9) CERTIFICATE OF INSTALLATION
Attached to these approved plans is the "Certificate of Installation".
It is the installers responsibility to certify, through the use of this form, that the system has been properly installed and tested.
The form is to be filled out in its entirety PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRE INSPECTOR conducting the final inspection and/or the acceptance test of the system.
FINAL INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT THIS FORM BEING COMPLETED.
At the time of this inspection the Fire Inspector will expect ALL devices involved in this fire alarm project to be tested. The installer should be aware of the fact that in a larger facility there may by a need to isolate the fire alarm system to only the area being tested. This testing method may be needed in such buildings as Hospitals, High Rise office buildings, and Malls to name a few. Regardless of how the fire alarm test is going to be conducted the alarm installer is to insure that building owner and/or manager and the General Contractor has been informed of the test criteria, time and date of the test, and have given their approval.
NOTE - Fire alarm installers shall also complete the "RECORD OF COMPLETION" forms prior to scheduling a fire alarm final. A copy of this form can be found in NFPA 72. |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 10) INSPECTIONS
A minimum of 2-business days notice is required for all inspections. Due to work loads, holidays, meetings, vacations, etc...the CSFD cannot guarantee a 2-business day 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. 20001234 - HM -2 or 20000012 - CN - 1)
The CSFD Approved sets of plans are to be on site for all inspections. (fddem 8/06) |
| Attention | (STANDARD COMMENT) JAH - SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS:
Starting October 3, 2005, Fire Inspectors will be scheduling their own calendars. Your assigned inspector is Jeff Hanenberg. You may contact him at 719-385-7359 to schedule all construction related inspection activities.
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| Attention | (STANDARD COMMENT 10A) ROUGH-IN PERMIT AND INSPECTIONS:
All Fire Alarm systems wiring installed within the City of Colorado Springs must be inspected by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department PRIOR TO the Fire Final on the system. This will require the installing contractor to obtain a Rough-In Permit issued by the Regional Building Department. Please call RBD at 327-2880 for additional information on how to obtain this permit. |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 20) LICENSED INSTALLER: An On-Site Installer shall supervise all on-site work on any fire alarm project. This On-Site Installer shall have a current Installer Certificate (RBD Wallet Card), on his person, while on the job site. |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 11) MANUFACTURER'S PRODUCT DATA
The approved set of Fire Alarm plans, manufacture's product data sheets on all equipment being installed, and the installation permit are to be on site for all fire department inspections. |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 13) NOTE - TESTING OF SMOKE DETECTORS - - The NFPA 72, Chapter 10, requires that the smoke detectors be tested " .. in place to ensure smoke entry into the sensing chamber and an alarm response. Testing with smoke or listed aerosol acceptable to the manufacturer, or other means acceptable to the detectors manufacturer, shall be permitted as one acceptable test method."
Please note that the use of a magnet DOES NOT "insure smoke entry into the sensing chamber," it will only check the wiring circuit for the "alarm response." (NFPA 72 TABLE 10.4.2.2) |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 16) ATTENTION: CSFD FEES. All fire department fees are to be paid prior to issuance of any permits. These fees must be paid directly to the Colorado Springs Fire Department - Development Review Enterprise - at 2880 International Circle - Suite 200-7. |
