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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLETTER CODE COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS NOT MET249 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 q�*e� Building Department SQ ocie- � c® FDS / KA Project #: 18-5453 �MY Builder / Contractor: Classic Construction of South Florida Plan / Model: P08-01315-049A - Crystal Community / Lot / Block: Lakewood Park / 17 / 62 un 6 Address: 7801 Ft. Walton Ave., 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. 1. 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, 1" 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, Section 107 of the 2017 Florida Building Code Sixth Edition. Response: Cubic volume of conditioned space is 11,835 C.F. pe..vi4i�°atej� T. e, so October 1, 2018 ���� o°`��-�O E A(d- �l 2018 10 No i2Q V G - 6 • c o - • r Carl A. Brown, P.E -_ dd 1 Bom FLPE# 56126 �, #L$26V : A S If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authorizab o���o9VALZA "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail I LE s ; - 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 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. R302.9 Flame spread index and smoke -developed index for wall and ceiling finishes. Flame spread and smoke developed indexes for wall 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 wigdows 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 fallowing: 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 mz. 6. Comment: Please show the flame spread and smoke developed index for the insulation as required in Section 302.10 of the 2014 Florida Residential Code. Response: The flame spread index and smoke -developed index for insulation shall meet the requirements of R302.10. �Q3e�ao®umse�ae�� pp^yy p �r M. October 1, 2018 �'•v�- S46btobe^f;l, 2018 - No 82126 Carl A. Brown P.E -o r vie odd 1�1. Borri=. FLPE# 56126 ; X If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authoriz? �Q A "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail" 249 Maitland Ave, Suite 3000 1 Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701 P: (321)972-0491 1 F: (321)972-0484 E: info@fdseng.com :�DD 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 attics 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 ASTIR 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. Y2. 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 ai flame spread index requirement but shall be required to meet a smoke -developed index of not more than 450 where tested in accordance with CANIULC 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 ASTh1 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 CANIULC S102.2. Exception: Cellulosic fiber loose -fill insulation shall not be required to be tested in accordance with CANIULC S102.2, provided such insulation complies with the requirements of Sections R302.10.1 and R302.10.3. R302.10.3 Cellulosic fiber loose4ill 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 attic floors shall have a critical radiant flux not less than 0.12 watt per square centimeter. R302.10.5 Tasting. 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 6th 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. October 1, 2018 0�� .s �C rc SFOTi o 1, 2018 No 126 C � P Carl A. Brown, P.E odd V. BOM: : li FLPE# 56126 0 8 b '�6 441� t7 >3 1 o P C�il If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authoria'd���A`�Neq®,, "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye ?or Retail" - 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 Y GENERAL FOUNDATION NOTES UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE 1 PROVIDE MIN. B MIL, APPROVED VAPOR BARRIER. ALL )DINTS TO BE LAPPED MIN. B' AND SEALED. 2 4. 25W PSI CONC. SLAB W/ 8X810/10 W W F. OR MININUM .75 LBS OF FIBER PER CUBX: YARD FIBERMESH/HBERMLX ADDED TO THE CONCRETE, IN ACCORDANCE 1Y/ MANUFS INSTRUCTIONS AND NER•284 FOR FIBERAIESH OR NER-414 FOR HBERMK OVER 6 MIL VISQUEEN VAPOR RARRIER & TREATED FOR TERMITES. 3 9 INDICATES FILLED CELL W/3000 PSI CONC. FROM FIR, TO BEAM W/ (1) N5 REBAR GRADE 40 UN.O. TYPICAL ABV. STAB. HOOKED FTG DOWELS 17' EMBEDMENT W/ 25- EXT. ABOVE SLAB. 4 CONSULT W/ MANUR SPECIFICATIONS PRIOR TO POURING OR RECESSING DOOR SILLS OR SLIDWO GLASS DOOR SILLS. 6 EXTERIOR SLABS SHALL SLOPE 1/12- PER FOOT AWAY FROM HOUSE UN.O.ON PLAN, 6 CONTROL)OINTS OF SHOWN) ARE NOT REQUIRED BY CODE BUT ARE SUGGESTED (ESPECIALLY W-AEN USING FIBER REINF. CONCRETE OR W EXTERIOR CONDITIONS). OONTROL )OINTS TO BE 1/8' SAW CUT A DEPTH OF 1/4 OF THE THICKNESS OF THE SLAB. HLLCUTW/ APPROVED JOINT MATERLW OR USE ALTERNATE APPROVED METHOD. 7 NO WOOD STARES PERMITTED IN FOUNDATION 8 PENDING SITE CONDITIONS, FOUNDATION MAY HAVE TO BE STEPPED DOWN, O.C. TO DETERMINE STEP LOCATIONS IF REQUIRED. 9 ALL FOOTING SHALT. BE MIN 12' BELOW GRADE 10 MASON TO CDORIDATE WTRL BUILDER ANY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH SLAB 11 PROVIDE 4' STEPDOWN TO SIDEWALK FROM ENTRY 12 ASSUMED ALLOWABLE SOIL BEARING PRESSURE AFTER COMPACTION: 2000 PSF SEE SQLLS REPORT AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS IF SOIL CONDMO119 IN THE PROJECT DD NOT MEET OR EXCEED THE CAPACITY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL. CONTACT THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO FOUNDATION POUR FOR VERMCATION OF FOUNDATION DESIGN. SOIL TO BE COMPACTED TO AT LEAST 95% OF MAX. DRY DENSITY AS DETERMINED BY ASTM -1557 ( MODIFIED PROCTOR ) THE FOUNTIATION SITES INDICATED ON THE FOUNDATION PLAN HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR A MINIMUM SOIL BEARING CAPACITY OF 20DO 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. Sincerely, Be�so>,eaBl�aeesf October 1, 2018 ;'���C E NSF' Ctob'L 1, 2018 a No 126 Carl A. Brown, P.E -fl ; To . Born FLPE# 56126 826P : 4/ Oe. If Seal and Signature are not blue or cant be smudged contact FOR for autho IIA & qn'fj,10NA; of "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail" 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 Y ID 8 October 1, 2018 •' C E NS ©tor 1, 2018 No 8 26 •t Carl A. Brown, P.E w .� ; T d*A. Born FLPE# 56126 :� 8;1�6 � e Off. A, 0 R 1 •' �� ��e, If Seal and Signature are not blue or can't be smudged contact FOR for authoi, 'tO N A "Doing Business with a Service Mindset and an Eye for Detail"