| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 2/26/2010 |
Approved | Revision to Sheets 2, 3 and 6 - additional notification added to scope.
Only sheets 2, 3 and 6 reviewed, all others we seen as reference only. Affected comments indicated below. All other previous review comments are still applicable/enforceable. |
| 2/22/2010 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Penrose Hospital, 2222 N NEVADA AV: fire alarm only
You can access our web site for the latest fire department plan review comments:
1. From www.springsgov.com, select CITY AGENCIES then FIRE
2. Click on FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT.
3. Click on REVIEW PLANS STATUS in the gray box
4. Then select VIEW PLAN REVIEW STATUS.
5. 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 | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 19) DISAPPROVED COMMENTS
The following information and/or corrections are needed prior to completing a full plan review. Please respond, in writing, to each of the following comments:
1. Plans were submitted for review but there are no apparent changes to the archived set we approved 11/4/09. Plans withdrawn without further review.
Also review the disapproved plans for additional written comments prior to submittal of new plans.
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| Disapproved | (STANDARD COMMENT 23) CSFD PLAN REVIEW NUMBER
All plans submitted are required to have the FIRE DEPARTMENT "PLAN REVIEW NUMBER" provided on the submitted plans. This number can be obtained from the general contractor, and is a specific number assigned to each individual project reviewed by the CSFD. All projects have a plan review number assigned, and all comments are then entered into the computer under this control number. As additional plans are submitted for the project, they will need to be reviewed by using this specific CSFD PLAN REVIEW NUMBER. |
| Attention | (STANDARD COMMENT 26) THE NOTED DISAPPROVED ITEMS MAY NOT CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE LIST OF VIOLATIONS.
THE DESIGNER IS TO CONDUCT A COMPLETE RE-REVIEW OF THE PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS OF THE STANDARD AND INCORRECT INFORMATION PRIOR TO RESUBMITTING. |
| 11/4/2009 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 1) This project is: Penrose main - 2222 N Nevada Av.
ATTENTION: See our web site for our latest plan review comments for your job at:
www.springsgov.com - go to "City Agencies" (tab on the teal bar to get a drop box) - click on - "Fire Department" - (Using the links down the left side of the page), click on - "Web Guide." Once you're into the Web Guide, click on "Plan Review Status" This will also give you access to numerous other items that may assist you in your future project design work.
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| Attention | Some panels/power supplies are being indicated as being powered by emergency generator and some only indicate battery back up. All power for all components of the fire alarm system in this hospital facility should be backed up by generator. |
| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 5) Fire alarm system is being installed by: CSSC
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 6) FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DESIGN:
-----Hillside Residential Fire Alarm System
---X--Occupant Notification
-----Manual
--X--Automatic -----Complete Detection
---X--Partial Detection
-----Selective Detection
DEDICATED FUNCTIONS:
-----Elevator Recall
-----Duct Detector
-----Waterflow
-----Door Release
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| FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT 7) Scope of Work: To bring occupant notification up to code in limited areas selected by the owner. Selective coverage smoke detectors added in Ultra-sound areas. |
| 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 24/60 hours
The existing fire panel is shown to be provided with two 12 volt /-------- AH batteries. The plans indicate the batteries will be wired in PARALLEL/SERIES to provide 24 volts @ -------- AH supplying a current draw of --------- AH.
This appears to meet the battery calculation requirements. |
| I | (COMMERCIAL) SLEEPING AREAS
Insure the sleeping areas are provided with a fire alarm evacuation signal of be not less than 15 dBA above the average ambient or 5 dB above the maximum sound level as required by NFPA Standards. The sound level of the alarm system should be tested with a sound meter prior to the Acceptance Test. (NFPA 72 7.4.4.1)
Note the "Doctor's Sleeping Room" First Floor FA-6! |
| FYI | (COMMERCIAL) SYNCHRONIZATION: The plans show that Synchronization Modules are being provided.
Based on the requirements found in the 2007 Edition of NFPA 72 the areas where there are more than two visible appliances in the field of view, they shall flash in synchronization.
Any visible notification appliances can not flash more than twice per second nor less than once per second. (NFPA 72:7.5) |
| Attention | (COMMERCIAL) MULTI-CANDELLA STROBES:
Multi-candella strobes are indicated in this design, verify the candella setting as indicated on the plans. |
| 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) KHJ - SCHEDULING INSPECTIONS:
Starting October 3, 2005, Fire Inspectors will be scheduling their own calendars. Your assigned Inspector is Kris Johnson. You may contact him at 719-385-7257 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 12) INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTORS:
"Detectors shall not be installed until after the construction clean-up of all trades is complete and final. Detectors that have been installed prior to final clean up by all trades shall be cleaned or replaced in accordance with Chapter 10".
This section of the Standard does not prohibit the installation of the detector wiring or the mounting of the detector base. Any detectors found to be installed in violation of the above referenced requirement must be cleaned, recalibrated, and recertified by the Manufacturer or the smoke detector is to be replaced.
(NFPA 72 5.7.1.11) |
| 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 14) The exact location(s) of the AUDIBLE fire alarm notifying appliances are NOT part of this plan review process. It is the responsibility of the system designer and installers to insure the required sound level requirements of the fire alarm system meets the requirements found within the NFPA Standards. Most installations will be required to provide a Fire Alarm Evacuation Signal that is not less than 15 dBA above the average ambient sound. The sound level of the alarm system should be tested with a sound meter prior to the Acceptance Test. (NFPA 72:7.4.2.1) |
| FYI | (STANDARD COMMENT 15) FIRE ALARM EVACUATION SIGNAL This three-pulse temporal pattern is the only fire alarm evacuation signal that shall be used.
Only one fire alarm evacuation signal shall be used within a building. The use of different fire alarm evacuation signals in different parts of a building is prohibited by the CSFD. (NFPA 72:6.8.6.5.1)
EXCEPTION: Where evacuation is not the desired response. |
| 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. |
| Approved/Corrected | (COMMERCIAL) The plans DO NOT show that Synchronization Modules are being provided.
Based on the requirements found in the 2007 Edition of NFPA 72 the areas where there are more than two visible appliances in the field of view, they shall flash in synchronization.
Any visible notification appliances can not flash more than twice per second nor less than once per second. (NFPA 72:7.5) |
