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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-15 permit review letter City of Little Rock Planning and Development Building Codes 723 West Markham Little Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334 November 15, 2017 MacArthur Museum of Military and History Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: 503 E 9Th St Application #: 201709511 Dear Applicant: This department has completed its review of the referenced application and finds that the attached corrections to the plans submitted or other action as indicated is necessary prior to issuance of the building permit. Unless otherwise indicated, all of the referenced section numbers are located in the International Building Code 2012 edition. The permit fee will be calculated when the valuation of the project is submitted. Should there be any questions concerning the attached requirements, please contact the applicable division(s) for prompt service, questions, or approval as needed. NOTE: Compliance with the requirements stated herein does not relieve the owner and builder from full compliance with all applicable codes. This building is not to be occupied until all building construction and site improvements including paving, landscaping, curb and gutter, etc. have been completed or written arrangements have been made to satisfy the conditions set forth by the permit, this letter and a written Certificate of Occupancy issued. Sincerely, Curtis Richey Plans Examiner C: Department Reviewers Building Plan Review Remarks: Pending Curtis Richey (501) 371-4724 1. Project reviewed as A-3 Occupancy with Type 5B construction materials allowed. Fully Sprinkled with Full Function Fire Alarm. Repairs and Alterations. 2. Duct smoke detectors are required when the mechanical unit exceeds 2000 CFM. Install in the return air duct. 3. At final inspection of the project and testing of the sprinkler and alarm systems, Owner/tenant supplied furniture, shelving, fur-downs, light fixtures and other finish-out items will be reviewed. If any of the above obstructs access to or view of life safety components, the relocation of existing devices/fixtures or the installation of additional devices/fixtures may be required. 4. Emergency egress lighting is required on the exterior of the building adjacent to the exit door to light exit discharge. 5. 42" high guardrails with Handrails mounted inside the guardrails at 34" to 38" are required on all elevated standing or walking surfaces greater than 30" above adjacent grade or floor level. 6. Interior finishes are to meet or exceed the requirements of Chapter 8 of the 2012 IBC. Flame spread and smoke developed ratings of finish materials are to be classified per Table 803.9 for the type of occupancy and sprinkler requirements and then meet the class ratings determined in 803.1.1. 7. All signs must be applied for and approved separately. Contact the City of Little Rock Zoning desk at 501.371.4844. 8. Approval of MacArthur Park District by Mr. Brian Minyard is required for issuance of the permit. 9. The new electrical disconnect must meet City of Little Rock Municipal Code Section 8-173. Fire Department Remarks: Approved Tony Rhodes (501) 918-3757 1. Addresses Addresses shall be posted in a conspicuous place during construction and when construction is complete as per Little Rock City Ordinance Section 30-346 and Section 505 of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1 to facilitate emergency response. Numbers/Letters shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetic letters to be minimum 6" in height, of a durable, reflective material on a color contrasting background to promote enhanced visibility. The numbers hall be in a conspicuously placed immediately abo ve, on or at the side of the proper door of each building so that the number can be seen plainly from the street on which the number is based. Whenever any building is situated so that the number is not clearly discernible from the street line or vision of the building from the street is otherwise obscured, the number or numbers assigned shall be placed near the walk, driveway or common entrance to such buildings, and affixed upon a gate post, fence, mailbox, post, or other appropriate place so as to be easily discernible (this is in addition to the numbers/letters on the building). Numbers painted or stenciled on the curb shall not be a lawful substitute for the display of address numbers prescribed by this article. 2. Egress Doors / Hardware Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1, Section 1008.1.10, doors serving a Group H occupancy and doors serving rooms or spaces with an occupant load (capacity) of 50 or more in a Group A or E occupancy shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware or fire exit hardware. Exception: A main exit of a Group A occupancy in compliance with Section 1008.1.9.3 (Occupant load/capacity of 300 or less). Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1, Section 1008.1.9.3 Item 2.3, the use of a key operated locking device (at main exit) is revocable by the fire code official for due cause. Panic Hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 305. Fire Exit Hardware shall be listed in accordance with UL 10C and UL 305. 3. Illuminated egress Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1, Section 1006, the means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building spaces served by the means of egress is occupied. Illumination shall not be less than 1 foot candle (11 lux) at the walking surface. In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate areas listed in Section 1006.3, Items 1-5. Emergency power shall consist of storage batteries, unit equipment, or on-site generator. 4. Fire Extinguishers Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1, Section 906, fire extinguishers meeting NFPA 10 are required throughout the space, to include but not limited to conspicuous locations, mounting, cabinets, installation, hydrostat testing, and labeling (tagging) of all extinguishers. F.E. shall be required in areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used, or dispensed. F.E. shall be required in special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms, generator rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, etc. or where required by the fire code official. Provide F.E.s in quantities and locations necessary to meet the requirements of Table 906.3(1). Note that a F.E. must be within a maximum travel distance of 75' from any point of the space measured along the path of travel. 5. Knox Box A Knox Box shall be required for this property prior to receiving Certificate of Occupancy. Contact www.knoxbox.com for details and information regarding ordering. Ordering assistance is available on-line. The Fire Department requires the minimum of the 3202 series, black, surface mount, and lift off door. All other features, such as hinged door, recessed mount, color, and key quantity is optional, unless keys exceed 10 to be stored and the appropriate size key box is required. The Knox Box shall be located at the main entrance in a highly visible location, immediately accessible, approximately five (5) feet to six (6) feet above ground level, or otherwise approved by the fire code official. All keys for the building, including interior access, must be provided prior to receiving Certificate of Occupancy. Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1, Section 506.2, the operator of the building shall notify the fire code official and provide the new key when a lock is changed or rekeyed. 6. Apparatus Access - FDC-hydrant The LR Fire Department must approve the proposed location of the building's Fire Department Connection [FDC]. Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1, Section 912.2. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus, this includes parking spaces in between, and around the FDC and the fire apparatus access road. FDC shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved. A remote FDC is recommended and location must be approved. Signage of at least 6 inches high, red letters on white background, with "FDC" must be mounted above the FDC to be visible from fire apparatus access road. FDC must have knox locking connections caps per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention code, Vol. 1, Section 912.3.1. Subject to change at any time upon field evaluation. Contact Capt. Tony Rhodes at (501) 918-3757 or Capt. John Hogue at (501) 918-3754. 7. Sprinkled Buildings New Systems Per 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol 1, an automatic sprinkler system for new construction shall comply with section 903 and shall comply with NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D, where applicable. A minimum of four (4) complete sprinkler system plans and specifications, along with an electronic pdf set, shall be submitted for review to the Little Rock Fire Department prior to installation (One set will be retained by the LRFD Fire Marshal's Office, one set for owner, one set for sprinkler company, and one set to remain onsite). Automatic sprinkler systems which do not contain additives such as antifreeze shall be isolated with a double detector check valve assembly. If additives are used, a reduced pressure zone back-flow preventer shall be required. All plans must be on site for inspection and is subject to change at any time upon field evaluation. 8. Fire Alarms New Systems Fire alarm and detection systems for new construction shall comply with Chapter 9 (Section 907) of the 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1 and shall comply with all NFPA 72 requirements to include but not limited to addressable FACP by device ("point to point"), addressab le dialer, candela requirements, and audible requirements. A minimum of four (4), fire alarm shop drawings, along with an electronic pdf set, in compliance with 2012 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, Vol. 1 Section 907 (907.1.2) shall be submitted for review to the Little Rock Fire Department prior to installation (One set will be retained by the LRFD Fire Marshal's Office, one set for owner, one set for fire alarm company, and one set to remain onsite). Fire alarm plans must indicate if all fire areas will be protected with an automatic sprinkler system. Fire alarm plans must indicate if any or all areas will be utilized as a pre-action fire alarm/automatic sprinkler system. Final fire alarm plans must be submitted by a licensed Arkansas Alarm Company. All plans must be on site for inspection. Zoning Remarks: Pending Response Brian Minyard (501) 371-4790 1. Notes on Plan review for 503 E 9th MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History. On page EA2.1 "Clean brick and stone up to first floor". Comment: Clean brick and stone with gentlest method possible. Do not sandblast, use strong chemicals, or use wire brushes. See National Park Service Preservation Brief #1 Assessing Cleaning and Water-Repellant Treatments for Historic Masonry Buildings. On page EM1.0 there is a note for a "New panel MDP Square D QED PAD mounted NEMA32 switchboard." Comment: Provide elevation and details of the screening. On page M1.0, there is a note to "Coordinate with architect for removal and reinstallation of brick walkway to allow for trenching to run refrigerant lines and electrical conduit" to new condenser locations. Comment: Remove brick by hand tools being mindful not to break historic brick. Stack in protected area to reduce theft of historic brick. Proved detail of section of brick walkway installation technique to match existing brick pattern. Comment: Provide elevation and detail of screening around condensing units on southeast corner of building.