HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter; Response to ALPI Review CommentsSt. Lucie County Building Department
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January 28t" 2003 L,*A
Note: The occupancy of the building was incorrectly identified in the F L 0 R I D A
first submittal as "Educational". The occupancy classification
has been changed to "Day Care". License #AA002130
Response to ALPI Review Comments
Windows in infant classroom 1, 4 and 5 do not meet egress
requirements. ■
Response: Egress windows have been incorporated into
Construction Documents. (Refer to Sheets A100, A201 and A202).
2. Need second means of egress in classrooms 2, 3 and 4.
Response: Door 112C has been added to Room #112. Doors 8517 South Park Circle
have been removed from Room 113C and Door #113C has been
included as a Secondary means of egress. (Refer to Sheets A100, Suite 150
A201, A202 and A600). Orlando, Florida 32819
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3. Need to Fire Rate all corridors. 407.370.5555 (phone)
Response: Will comply. (Refer to Sheets A100 and A201).
� 407.370.5550 (fax)
4. Need to have rated doors in all corridors.
Response: Will comply. (Refer to Sheet A600).
5. Load calcs. Compute load at 415.68 amps protected by 320 amp ■
main C.B. - not acceptable.
Response: 320A main breaker is existing and will be changed to
applicable rating. (Refer to Sheet A902).
6. Conduit size to panel too small. 1217 Delaware Avenue
Response: Conduits utilized to sub -feed new 200A 3 0 panel to be Ft. Pierce, Florida 34950
2" EMT. (Refer to Sheet A902).
561.468.0053 (phone)
7. New 200 amp 3 phase panel not acceptable for 416 amp load. 561.462.3002 (fax)
Response: "New" panel is not for'main service. Replacement for
existing panel to be relocated for renovation. (Refer to Sheet
A902).
8. If sub panel fed from existing 800 amp main, then provide existing
load. See #9.
Response: New loads require reconfiguration of main service at
existing service entry (see riser diagram Sheet A902). fla@
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9. If sub panel not fed from 800 amp existing C.B. then provide more
info.
Response: See Note 8 above
10. Provide service riser diagram with wire sizes, conduit sizes and all
service info.
Response: Will comply. (Refer to Sheet A902).
11. Provide all info. For disconnects at AHU, A/C comp. And water
heater.
Response: See riser diagram on Sheet A902 for
disconnects/sizing. (Existing water heater and food service cooking
equipment are gas).
12. Provide product info for lighting, switches and outlets.
Response: Lighting to be 120V Energy Miser flourescent 2 x 4
lay -in. Switches to be 20A rated commercial grade. Receptacles
to be 20A rated commercial grade. GFCI protected below 4' in
classrooms, within 4' of water and where exposed outside.
13. Provide sealing info for any electric penetrations thru firewalls
Response: Firewall penetrations to be sealed with approved
materials and products as determined per ASTM E814 and ASTM
E119.
14. Specify types of conduits to be used for service and branch circuits.
(EMT/PVC/AC/Cable).
Response: Raceways to be EMT, rigid non-metallic, flexible
metallic as approved for usage per NEC.
15. Specify wire 'types' (THHN/THWN) or other for electric.
Response: Conductors to be THHN.
16. Provide fault current rating for main C.B. - FPL fault current rating
also needed.
Response: See riser diagram on Sheet A902.
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February 14, 2003
Mr. Tony Liento
District Plans Examiner
St. Lucie County Fire District
Bureau of Fire Prevention -Plan Review f LA
2400 Rhode Island Avenue F L O R I D A
Ft. Pierce, FL 34950
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RE: Review Comments on ALPI Center
1814 North 131h Street - License #AA0002130
Dear Mr. Liento,
Please find attached our response to your comments dated 2.10.03.
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REVISIONS REQUIRED
1.
Classrooms 3 and 4 exit through a storeroom. FFPC 2001, Sec. 101-7.5.2 1
does not allow this.
8517 South Park Circle
Response: Vestibule 113C was incorrectly labeled as Storage. Refer to
Suite 150 -
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attached revised drawing sheet A100.
Orlando, Florida 32819
_ 2.
A Fire alarm system is required under separate permit.
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407.370.5555 (phone)
Response: Shall comply. Refer to attached revised drawing sheet A100,
General Notes.
407.370.5550 (fax)
3.
Interconnect the fixed fire protection system with the fire alarm system.
Response: Shall comply. Refer to attached revised drawing sheet A100,
Note added at existing kitchen.
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4.
Windows marked "A-1" and "C-1" shall be rated assemblies.
Response: Shall comply. Refer to attached revised drawing sheet A100,
General Notes. Also refer to drawing sheet A301, Window Elevations. "A-
1" and "C-1 " windows indicate wire glazing. Detail 6IA301 and 7IA301 will
1217 Delaware Avenue
be hollow metal in lieu of aluminum frame. The glazed opening area is 1280
sq. in.
Ft. Pierce, Florida 34950
5.
Provide one 2A-10B:C rated fire extinguisher for every 75 feet of travel distance.
561.468.0053 (phone)
Response: Shall comply. Refer to attached revised drawing sheet A100.
561.462.3002 (fax)
6.
The life safety plan and the electrical plan do not match. Indicate locations of all
emergency light fixtures and exit light fixtures, including directional exit light
fixtures.
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Response: Shall comply. Refer to attached revised drawing sheet A100.
Emergency light fixtures and exit light fixtures have been coordinated. An
Electrical Symbol legend has been added to the drawing.
fla@
floridaarchitects.com
NOTES:
All revisions will be in compliance before the Final Inspection and the Fire Marshall
will be given 24 hour notice on all inspections. The Building Department will
schedule all Final Inspections through the Fire Marshall's office. All permit fees will
be paid in full prior to inspections, and fees will be paid prior to rescheduling of
failed inspections.
All ULdesign criteria shall be as follows:
• 1 hour rated ceilings - UL design no. L209.
• Wall penetrations - UL design no. W-L-1166.
• Wall assemblies - UL design no. U419.
The life safety code has been revised to the FFPC, 2001 edition refer to revised
drawing sheet A100.
Respectfully,
Kenneth R. Singletary
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Project Manager
cc: Mark Anderson, Architect/Principal