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Home My WebLink AboutLETTER - PROJECT NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTSR 249 Maitland Ave, Suite 3000 1 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 P: (321)972-0491 1 F: (321)972-0484 1 E: info@fdseng.com Website: www.fdseng.com ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES October 1, 2018 Building Department FDS / KA Project #: 18-5452 By Builder / Contractor: Classic Construction of South Florida att00f6 C Plan / Model: P08=01315-049A - Crystal DUl1ty Community / Lot / Block: Lakewood Park / 8 / 94 un 8 Address: 8206 Penny Lane, Ft. Pierce, FL, 34951 Application / Permit #: Unknown To whom it may concern, We have been informed that the submitted plans for the aforementioned project have not met the code compliance requirements necessary for approval. Please find our responses to the areas of deficiencies or corrections required to achieve compliance. Comment: Please note that the comments are for the clarification or correction of the submitted documents. Additional review may be required after submitting corrected documents. Response: Noted 2. Comment: Please provide on the documents R values for the insulation and material be used Chapter 1, Section 107 Subsection 107.1 of the 2017 Florida Building Code Sixth Edition. Response: The construction is 4' x 8' x 3/4" rigid board on inside of block, V x 2" PT over that @ 24" O.C. and then 1/2" drywall. Also, the builder is using R30 batt insulation. 3. Comment: Submitted energy calcs documents must be in duplicate with both the preparer and builder's original signatures. See Section 107.1 of the 2017 Florida Building Code. Response: To be provided by Builder. 4. Comment: Please add the cubic volume of the conditioned space to information block - containing the square foot information. See Chapter 1, S,eatiabp,7, of the 2017 Florida Building Code Sixth Edition. �: f`�VID PA.$�j� Response: Cubic volume of conditioned space is 11,835 C.F,;�pet=.eneg'�•'s. �/!r �.� 2 s October 1, 2018 ny• NO 821fstA 1,1018 s.* s j Carl A. Brown, P.E ',, PBoRF FLPE# 56126 N�'�a ae� �gb AI If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authorization "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail" I 4A P ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES 249 Maitland Ave, Suite 3000 1 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 P: (321)972-0491 1 F: (321)972-0484 1 E: info@fdseng.com Website: www.fdseng.com 5. Comment: Please show flame spread index and smoke developed index for wall and ceiling finishes in accordance with Section 302.9 of the 2017 Florida Residential Code. Response: The flame spread index and smoke -developed index for wall and ceiling finishes shall meet the requirements of R302.9. I 14302.9 Flame spread index and smoke -developed index for wall and ceiling finishes. Flame spread and smoke developed indexes for %gall and ceiling finishes shall be in accordance with Sections R302.9.1 through R302.9.4_ R302.9.1 Flame spread index. Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame spread index of not greater than 200. Exception: Flame spread index requirements for finishes shall not apply to trim defined as picture molds, chair rails, baseboards and handrails; to doors and windows or their frames; or to materials that are less than 1128 inch (0.91 mm) in thickness cemented to the surface of walls or ceilings If these materials exhibit flame spread index values not greater than those of paper of this thickness cemented to a noncombustible backing. R302.9.2 Smoke -developed index. Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a smoke -developed index of not greater than 450. R302.9.3 Testing. Tests shall be made in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. R302.9.4 Alternative test method. As an alternative to having a flame spread index of not greater than 200 and a smoke -developed index of not greater than 450 where tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723, wall and ceiling finishes shall be permitted to be tested in accordance with NFPA 286. Materials tested in accordance with NFPA 286 shall meet the following criteria: The interior finish shall comply with the following: 1. During the 40 kW exposure, flames shall not spread to the ceiling. 2. The flame shall not spread to the outer extremity of the sample on any wall or ceiling. 3. Flashover, as defined in NFPA 286, shall not occur. 4. The peak heat release rate throughout the test shall not exceed 800 kW. 5. The total smoke released throughout the test shall not exceed 1,000 m2. 6. Comment: Please show the flame spread and smoke developed index for the insulation as required in Section 3 02. 10 of the 2014 Florida Residential Code. Response: The flame spread index and smoke -developed index for insulation shall meet the requirements of R302.10. u o A o e e u6��a egsoe 000 80 '�, o�.•L�CEIyS l October 1, 2018 s' N0 821260etobe1l, 2018 Carl A. Brown P.E :• d d.dorn Z FLPE# 56126 PE# 82V6: ��; ~�9 ILA If Seal and Signature are not blue or cant be smudged contact FOR for authorization d��i 777 "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail" i 249 Maitland Ave, Suite 3000 1 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 _ P: (321)972-0491 1 F: (321)972-0484 1 E: info@fdseng.com Website: www.fdseng.com ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES R302.10 Flame spread index and smoke -developed index for insulation. Flame spread and smoke -developed index for insulation shall be in accordance with Sections R302.10.1 through R302.10.5. R302.10.1 Insulation. Insulation materials, including facings, such as vapor retarders and vapor -permeable membranes installed within floor -ceiling assemblies, roof -ceiling assemblies, wall assemblies, crawl spaces and allics shall have a flame spread index not to exceed 25 with an accompanying smoke -developed index not to exceed 450 where tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Exceptions: 1. Where such materials are installed in concealed spaces, the flame spread index and smoke -developed index limitations do not apply to the facings, provided that the facing is installed in substantial contact with the unexposed surface of the ceiling, floor or wall finish. 2. Cellulose fiber loose -fill insulation, that is not spray applied, complying with the requirements of Section R302.10.3, shall not be required to meet a flame spread index requirement but shall be required to meet a smoke -developed index of not more than 450 where tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2. 3. Foam plastic insulation shall comply with Section R316. R302.10.2 Loose -fill insulation. Loose -fill insulation materials that cannot be mounted in the ASTM E84 or UL 723 apparatus without a screen or artificial supports shall comply with the flame spread and smoke -developed limits of Section R302.10.1 where tested in accordance with CANlULC S102.2. Exception: Cellulosic fiber loose -fill insulation shall not be required to be tested in accordance with CAN/ULC S102.2, provided such insulation complies with the requirements of Sections R302.10.1 and R302.10.3. R302.10.3 Cellulosic fiber loose -fill insulation. Cellulosic fiber loose -fill insulation shall comply with CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1209 and 1404. Each package of such insulating material shall be clearly labeled in accordance with CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1209 and 1404. R302.10.4 Exposed attic insulation. Exposed insulation materials installed on allic floors shall have a critical radiant flux not less than 0.12 matt per square centimeter. R302.10.5 Testing. Tests for critical radiant flux shall be made in accordance with ASTM E970. 7. Comment: Please provide the foundation support per R403.1 2017 FBC-R 6`h Edition. Response: The foundation was designed based on an allowable soil bearing pressure of 2,000 PSF. Please accept the note block below as being included in the Construction Document. °pt1111IAps ♦°°° #J's 00o dpD M. 80 41,0 October 1, 2018; ° C E MSF o�er 1, 2018 No 82126 Carl A. Brown, P.Eodd*1. Born ,F FLPE# 56126:: 82126 OF ' �= If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authoratiyi .... J41�.�i L �*,1ao "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye to �etail" 1 s 249 Maitland Ave, Suite 3000 1 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 P: (321)972-0491 1 F: (321)972-0484 E: info@fdseng.com Website: www.fdseng.com ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES GENERAL FOUNDATION NOTES 1 PROVIDE MIN. B MIL. APPROVED VAPOR DAHMER. ALL POINTS TO BE LAPPED MIN, 8• AND SEALED. 2 4. 250D PSI CONC. SLAB W/ 6XB 10/10 W W F. OR MININUM .75 LBS OF FIBER PER CUIrC YARD FIBERMESH/FIBERMIX ADDED TO THE CONCRETE, I.Y ACCORDANCE W/ MANUFS INSTRUCTIONS AND NER-284 FOR FIBERMESH OR NER414 FOR FIBERMIX, OVER 6 MIL VISQUEEN VAPOR BARRIER h TREATED FOR TOWNES. 3 ■ INDICATES FILLED CELL W/3000 PSI CONC. FROM FTR. TO BEAM W/(1) M5 REBAR GRADE 40 U.N.O.TYPICAL. ABV. SLAB. HOOKED FIG. DOWELS IT' EMBEDMENT W/ 25- EXr. ABOVE SLAB. 4 CONSULT W/ MANUF. SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO POURING OR RECESSING DOOR SILLS OR SLIDING GLASS DOOR SILLS. 6 EXTERIOR SLABS SHALL SLOPE 1/12- PER FOOT AWAY FROM HOUSE U.N.O.ON PLAN. 6 CONTROLJOINTS OF SHOWN)ARE NOT REQUIRED BY CODE BUT ARE SUGGESTED (ESPECULLLY WHEN USING FIBER RELNF. CONCRETE OR IN EXTERIORCONDRIONSJ. OONTROL POINTS TO BE 1/8' SAW CUT A DEPTH OF 1/4 OF THE THICKNESS OF THE SLAB. FILLCUT W/ APPROVED )DINT MATERIAL OR USE ALTERNATEAPPROVEO METHOD. 7 NO WOOD STAKES PERMITTED IN FOUNDATION. 8 PENDING SITE CONDITIONS, FOUNDATION MAY HAVE TO BE STEPPED DOWN, O.C. TO DMNVNE STEP LOCATIONS WREQUIRED. D ALL FOOTING $HALL BE MIN 12' BELOW GRADE 10 MASON TO COORIDATE WITH BUILDER ANY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH SLAB I1 PROVIDE 4' STEPDOWN TO SIDEWALK FROM ENTRY 12 ASSUMEDALLOWABLESOIL BEARING PRESSURE AFrERCOMPACTION: 2000 PSF SEE SOILS REPORT AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS IF SOIL CONDTIONNS IN THE PROJECT DD NOT MEET OR EXCEED THE CAPACITY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO FOUNDATIDN POUR FOR VERMCATION OF FOUNDATION DESIGN. SOIL TO BE COMPACTED TO AT LEAST 95% OF MAX. DRY DENSITY AS DETERMINED BY ASTM • 155T ( MODIFIED PROCTOR ) THE FOUNDATION SIZES INDICATED ON THE FOUNDATION PLAN HAS BEEN OESIGNFD FOR A MINIMUM SOIL BEARING CAPACITY OF 2000 PSF. 8. Comment: Submitted truss drawing documents must be submitted with original signatures and stamped reviewed and approved by the design professional. See Section 107.1 of the 2017 Florida Building Code. Response: To be provided by Builder. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. �oaeooBst,treiis Sincerely, 101DO tvl- .s October 1, 2018 8r 1 018 Carl A. Brown, P.E .:�� FLPE# 56126 a' `� BE# 8212�, 4 'ell Aj If Seal and Signature are not blue or cant be smudged contact FOR for authorization "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail" f 249 Maitland Ave, Suite 3000 1 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 P: (321)972-0491 1 F: (321)972-0484 E: info@fdseng.com Website: www.fdseng.com ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES October 1, 2018 ; °"��G E NS�cOoNr 1, 2018 0 126 Carl A. Brown, P.E 'TodA. Boni FLPE# 56126 =� 8 6 If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authonza �o�i o00 "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail" r"