| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 11/16/2009 |
FYI | RESUBMITTED: The plans have been re-submitted, and the disapproved issues have been addressed as follows:
**PLEASE NOTE** ALL COMMENTS FOUND ON PREVIOUS PLAN REVIEWS REMAIN ENFORCEABLE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED IN THIS REVIEW.
1) A hazardous materials Plan review has been completed and approved pending the review by the State Plan reviewer. Kay 11/16/09
2) The Generator Tank installation permit has not been submitted for review as of this date. Hazardous Materials Plan comments address the requirement to submit a tank installation permit to the CSFD. SEE Hazardous Materials Comments. Plan reviewer spoke with Matt of JE Dunn, (GC) regarding the requirement for the tank application and supporting documents. Matt stated that West Electric would be applying for permit.
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| 10/27/2009 |
Attention | Check the rating on the elevator machine room door - it opens into an assembly lecture hall. |
| 10/23/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: UCCS Science Building, 1420 Austin Bluffs: renovation of existing building.
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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| Approved | Elevators are existing - there shouldn't be any change in fire protection or programming on them.
Skylight - sprinklers are required in the skylight in accordance with NFPA 13, 2007 edition.
Ceiling Clouds - sprinklers are required under the clouds in accordance with NFPA 13, 2007 edition.
Generator - A new generator will be replacing the old one. Will be fueled by diesel
Transformer - next to generator. |
| 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 100) PLANS DISAPPROVED:
The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to conducting a full plan review
1. Generator is a diesel fueled generator - you must submit information on the diesel tanks, location, size, etc.
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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| 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. |
| 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 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 50) OCCUPANT LOAD
THE OCCUPANT LOAD FOR THIS FACILITY IS: 1831
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 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) JAH - SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS: 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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