NOTE - 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 COMMENTS AND INCORRECT INFORMATION PRIOR TO RESUBMITTING. System plans must be picked up within 30 days. All system plans left longer than 30 days will be discarded as abandoned.
CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN CHILDRENS DENTISTRY - MAIN
03695 STAR RANCH RD
| Review Date | Status | Comment(s) |
| 3/1/2013 |
FYI | *****(STANDARD COMMENT) This project is: Cheyenne Mountain Childrens Dentistry, 3695 Star Ranch Rd: interior finish - ambulatory health
Date of Plans: 2.13.13
MEDICAL GAS REVIEW: 1,478 cf OXIDIZING GAS, ONE HOUR EXTERIOR ROOM #125
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| FYI | MED GAS SYSTEMS
These requirements shall apply to all facilities described in Section 3006.1 of the 2009 International Fire Code.
**The requirements of NFPA 99 will apply to all piped Med Gas Systems, including Oxygen, Nitrogen Oxides, Waste Gas, Medical Air and Vacuum based on their LEVEL Designation (1, 2 or 3) as defined by NFPA 99.
All Med Gas (piped) systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with all applicable provisions of 2009 International Fire Code Chapters 27 (Hazardous Materials), 30 (Compressed Gases) and 40 (Oxidizers).
**Oxidizing Cryogenic fluids shall comply with IFC 2003 Chapter 32 and NFPA 55.
**All Med Gas (piped) systems that utilize a source of commonly located compressed gas cylinders as shall have all cylinders, related manifolding and electronics (if electronic monitoring required by NFPA 99) in a room that complies with 2009 IFC Section 3006 (or) gas cabinets that comply with 3006.3.
**No declaration of the Med Gas Level Designation has been provided on plan set.
-This facility will fall under the definition of a "Medical/Dental Office" (3.3.108) provided that only sedation or local anesthesia is involved and treatment or procedures DO NOT render the patient incapable of self-preservation under emergency conditions, and that overnight stays for patients (or 24 hour operation) ARE NOT provided**
-If the above statement is true in all respects regarding this facility, the CSFD will consider the medical gas systems within to be LEVEL 3, as defined by NFPA 99. All applicable provisions of NFPA 99 are required to be conformed with.
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| FYI | THIS SUPPLY SOURCE ROOM IS A One-hour exterior room:
A 1-hour exterior room shall be a room or enclosure separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers with a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.
Openings between the room or enclosure and interior spaces shall be self-closing smoke- and draft-control assemblies having a fire protection rating of not less than 1 hour. ** DOOR SCHEDULE SHOWS RATED DOOR ASSEMBLY
Rooms shall have at least one exterior wall that is provided with at least two vents. Each vent shall not be less than 36 square inches (0.023 m2) in area. One vent shall be within 6 inches (152 mm) of the floor and one shall be within 6 inches (152 mm) of the ceiling.
Rooms shall be provided with at least one automatic sprinkler to provide container cooling in case of fire.
*** Plan sheets show compliance with the above: P2.1
note #29 "Connect fire sprinkler CW supply to building domestic cold water contact downstream of the building backflow preventer. provide & install dry pendant ordinary temp quick response, frangible glass sprinkler head at gas closet #129. Provide and install indicating valve, 1/4 turn isolation valve top change head. Valve shall be chained and locked in open position and labeled indicating valve function."
NOTE CLOSET IS LABELED #125 ON PLANS AND NOT #129.??? |
| FYI | CHEMICAL INVENTORY, AS DECLARED.
NITROUS OXIDE = 976 CF
OXYGEN = 502 CF
1,478 cf = total OXIDIZING GASES
BELOW THE MAQ FOR UNSPRINKLERED BUILDING (1,500 CF). OK
**********ATTENTION*********
THIS FACILITY EXCEEDS THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT AMOUNT FOR OXIDIZNG GASES @ 504 CF.
******** THIS FACILITY IS REQUIRED TO ENROLL AND APPLY FOR AN ANNUAL OPERATIONAL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMIT THE CSFD. PLEASE COORDINATE WITH THE HAZMAT SPECIALIST INSPECTOR AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION.
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| FYI | NFPA 99, LEVEL 3- PIPED GAS & VACUUM SYSTEMS
Including, but NOT LIMITED TO:
-Door Labeling per 5.3.3.1.5
-Operational considerations per 5.3.3.2 and 5.3.3.3
-Valving, connections, components, manifolding, etc. per 5.3.3.4 and 5.3.4
-An alarm system per 5.1.9 as excepted by 5.3.9.1
-Special piping per 5.3.10
-Installation of piping per 5.3.10.3 thru 5.3.10.10
-Qualified Installers per 5.3.10.10
-Pipe labeling per 5.3.11
-Independent Performance Testing per 5.3.12
-System Management per 5.3.13
-Air system requirements as shown in 5.3.3.5
-Vac System requirements as shown in 5.3.3.6 |
| FYI | ANNUAL OPERATION HAZMAT PERMIT
This facility is REQUIRED TO enroll in the annual Hazardous Materials Operational permit program |
| FYI | 5.1.11.2 PIPE LABELING AND SHUTOFF VALVES LABELING
Piping and shutoff valves shall be labeled in accordance with NFPA 99, 5.1.11.1 and 5.1.11.2
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| FYI | MED GAS FLOOR PLAN SHEET P.2.2
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION SCHEDULE AND MED GAS NOTES
SOURCE SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM #125
MECHANICAL PLAN SHEET FOR MED GAS VENTILATION EXTERIOR ROOM SHEET M2.1
piping in ceiling
1/2" TYPE L COPPER Oxygen
3/8" TYPE L COPPER Nitrous oxide
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| FYI | LOCATION OF PIPING
NFPA 99 Section 5.3.10.10.5
Location of piping shall be located in accordance with 5.3.10.10.5.1 (A) through 5.3.10.10.5.1(C) AND
Piping shall be permitted to be installed overhead where possible.
Piping shall NOT be installed in electrical switchgear rooms, elevator shafts and areas having open flames.
Piping shall NOT be located where subject to contact with oil. |
| Attention | INSPECTIONS
ATTENTION CONTRACTOR Medical Gas system piping installation requires MULTIPLE INSPECTIONS by the CSFD due to installation requirements and procedures. ALL PORTIONS OF PIPING SYSTEMS SHALL REQUIRE INSPECTION; no piping shall be sealed or concealed prior to inspection.
Contact the CSFD Office of the Fire Marshal at 385-5978 for an inspection schedule for this project. All paperwork, documentation, installer/verifier certifications, and needed test equipment shall be available upon Inspector's request.
Performance Testing is required per 5.1.12. Independent Testing for specific conformance to the requirements of NFPA 99 will be required. Performance testing documentation and inspection is subject to field verification by the Fire Inspector.
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| Attention | CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) Medical Gas Installer, Medical Gas Verifier and Brazing certification credentials, or documents shall be required prior to commencement of work, and on site and available AT ALL TIMES for inspection by the CSFD. CREDENTIALS SHALL BE CURRENT.
Performance Testing is required per 5.1.12. Independent Testing for specific conformance to the requirements of NFPA 99 will be required. Performance testing documentation and inspection is subject to field verification by the Fire Inspector.
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| Attention | ATTENTION:
CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTOR: SPECIFICATIONS, DOCUMENTATION, LISTINGS, VERIFICATION BY 3RD PARTY TESTING.
ANY FIELD MODICATIONS SHALL BE DOCUMENTED AND SUBMITTED ON ENGINEER STAMPED AS BUILT PLANS, AND RESUBMITTED TO THE CSFD AND/OR FIRE INSPECTOR.
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