| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 10/27/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Amerigas Modular Office - to replace demo'd structure - 3709 N Nevada Ave.
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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| 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 11) GATES.
Gates securing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width shall be 16 feet (4877 mm) or as wide as necessary to facilitate the required minimum turning radius.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and replaced or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a Knox (TM) key system installed in an approved manner. Electronically operated gates shall have a fail safe, manually operated, Knox (TM) key override switch.
6. Manual opening gates shall not be locked with a padlock or chain and padlock unless they are capable of being opened by means of forcible entry tools. Knox padlocks are an acceptable alternative.
7. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code official.
(2003 IFC §506.1.1, §D103.5)
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There will be one manual and one electronic gate into this facility. The manual gate will require a KNOX padlock and the electronic will require a KNOX switch. |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 19) EXISTING HYDRANTS ACCEPTABLE
The existing fire hydrants appear to be acceptable.
Theoretical from CSU on 9/18/08 stated that Hydrant 4213 PV theoretically has 2400 GPM.
Fire flow tests will need to be conducted and witnessed by CSFD personnel prior to final acceptance. |
| 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 33) STRUCTURES MORE THAN 100-FEET FROM THE ROAD:
Approved numeric addresses shall be represented by numbers that are a minimum of 5-inches high with no less then ½-inch stroke and contrast with their background so as to be plainly visible and legible from a distance of at least 100-feet from the structure.
Option 1: install a remote address sign clearly posted at all street entrances to the structure.
Option 2: Increase the size of the numbers/letters to be plainly visible and legible from the street.
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| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 40) KNOX (TM) ENTRY FOR NEW BUILDINGS
KNOX (TM) ------Box --1---Switch ---1---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: 14
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 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 93) KHJ - SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS: STATIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16
Colorado Springs Fire Department Inspectors schedule their own inspections. Based upon geographic location of this project, your assigned Inspector is Kris Johnson. You may contact him at 719-385-7257 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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