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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOak Hill Living Center Addition--Fire Alarm Revision, PR Notes Fire Marshal Division April 18, 2018 Jonathan Winstead Sonitrol Security Systems of the Triangle, LLC 901 Paverstone Dr. Raleigh, NC 27615 Re: Oak Hill Living Center Addition 9767 NC Hwy. 210 Angier, NC 27501 Application Number 17-50042053 Mr. Winstead, Thank you for submitting the fire alarm plans for the above project. The plans have been carefully reviewed by a qualified code enforcement official to examine for compliance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and all other fire protection regulatory documents. There are some items that were found during the plan review process that need to be addressed before a final inspection of the new facility can be given. These items are outlined and described below. 907.2 Where required. An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of the NC State Fire Code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures. Minimum sound pressure. The audible alarm notification appliances shall provide a minimum sound pressure level of 90 dBA in mechanical equipment rooms and 60 dBA in other occupancies and throughout every occupiable space within the building. 509.1 Control room identification. All rooms containing controls for air conditioning equipment, sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression, or control elements shall by physically identified in terms of use (i.e., FACP Room, Riser Room) 901.2.1 Statement of compliance. Before requesting final approval of the installation, the installing contractor for the fire alarm system shall furnish a written statement to the fire marshal that the systems has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and the appropriate installation standard. Any deviations from the design standards shall be noted and copies of the approvals for such deviations shall be attached to the written statement. 907.19 Instructions. A set of reproducible as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation shall be provided to the building owner or the owner’s designated representative and placed in an approved location approved by the authority having jurisdiction. General Plan Review Notes at Final Inspection. Provide a copy of the pretest history from the monitoring agency before requesting the fire marshal acceptance test. A Fire Marshal will complete a full 100% acceptance test at completion of fire alarm, call 910-893-0743 to schedule a test. Fire Alarm Contractor must provide all necessary testing devices and equipment to complete full acceptance testing. (i.e. smoke machines for duct detectors). Provide a copy of account test history, record of completion, as-built drawings and a signed monitoring agreement at the acceptance test. Provide an approved zone map at the FACP, remote annunciator panels, and all nurses’ stations. All work/installation shall be compliant with the NCSFC and NFPA 72. Please review the plans and adhere to any notes and alterations that were made in addition to the original drawings. These remarks are for the plans that were submitted and its original intent. These remarks do not apply if the original intent changes or what was submitted on the above date changes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call this office. Again, thank you and we look forward to working with you on this construction project. Sincerely, Rodney Daniels Rodney Daniels Fire Marshal