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STi�TE OF FLORIDA ;
� DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ' �
� PLANS AND CONSTRUCTION 904/487-0713
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�The Edge Group, P.A. a�sd••""'••"' -
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, �West; Palm Beach, Florida 33405
� ; RE: ; East Pasco I�edical Centei - _ -� - -
, O.B. Addition/CON: Exempt
Cath Lab Addition/CON: Non-reviewable .
i Log No . H-425-G
Deat �Mr . Truthan: '
Our review of the construction documents and sp.ec`ifications ,
received on SeptembPr 11, 1989 , for the project referenced
above has generated several technical comments which are
enclosed. The deficiencies noted in the mechanical and fire
protection portions are so serious that we are unable to
approve the project at this time. The most salient of these
deficiencies are identified by an asterisk.
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Please revis.e the contract documents to conform with the
requirements of the comments and resubmit the revis�d documents
as soon as possible . Upon receipt of the documents , a second _
review will be made to ascertain the appropriateness of your
revisions . Since aJ_1 review time is charged against your - �
client ' s plan review fee, conformity with the following
procedures will facilitate our review and reduce the amount of
the ultimate review fee.
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' l. Provide a transmittal letter , listing:
� a . The original review comment number ; '
� b. (optional) Repeat the original comment;
c . A word description of the revision; and
d . The sheet or specifications page number (s)
whete correction(s) may be found .
d2 . Because yout resubmission constitutes a record
public document, proper signing, sealing and
dating by each design professional is requited.
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i 2727 Mf',HAN DRIVE • TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32308
BOB MARTINEZ,jGOVERNOR GREGOftY L.COLER,SECRETARY
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The 'Edge Group, P.A.
November 7, 1989
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RE: ; East Pasco Medical Centet
I O.B. Addition/CON: Exempt
! Cath Lab Addition/CON: Non-reviewable
, Log No. H-425-G
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Your response to the foregoing is expected to be returned to
this office within 30 calendar days .
If you have ariy questions regazding the foregoing, pl�ase
cont;act this office p=ior to resubmission.
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Thank you for yout coopetation.
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Offi:ce of Regulation and Health Facilities
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Copy to: Zephyr 11 B ildi g Department
; Pasco County Health Depattment
i Robert Dodd
� East Pasco Medical Center
� Adventist Health Systems/Sunbelt
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Kuhns Engineering Corporation
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EAST'' PASCO MEDICAL CENTER
O.B.; ADDITION/CON: EXEMPT
CATH LAB ADDITION/NON-REVIEWABLE
LOG !NO. H-425-G
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
ARCHITECTURAL
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A-1 � Life Safety Plan, Sheet A-1. 5 : The length and width
� dimensions in 5moke Compattment 3A-1 total more than
the allowable 300 feet. This compartment shall be
,i further subdivided to comply with NFPA-101-13 . 3 .7 .
A-2 � Provide disposable paper towel and soap dispensers at
each lavatory and hand washing sink.
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AC-l� Provide a duct smoke detector in the supply and return
; of all air handling units of over 2 , 000 cfm capacity.
R f i�estat may be used in lieu of a smoke detectoz in
� the retuin air ducts of air handlers laLger than 2 , 000
cfm but smaller than 15, 000 cfm. Example : AHU-2 .
The above Lequitements shall be shown clearly on the
� mechanical plans by the mechanical design
professional . The contractor shall not be assigned
the, responsibility of determining smoke detector
� r�quirements . Clarify Note 3 of the secondary drain
� pan detail on Sheet M-5 .
AC-2� The contractor shall not be assigned the
� responsibility of determining fire damper
requirements . Revise General Note 6 , Sheet M-1.
AC-3 Adequate space shall be provided around mechanical
equipment for servicing filters, removing fans and fan
', shafts , chanqing motors and removing coils . Response
;� to this comment is not required. Compliance shall be
verified at the HRS inspection.
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' AC-4 P=ovide the pressure differential test specified in
the duct smoke detecto= manufacturer ' s installation
, a instructions . � Complete written documentation of test
! results shall be provided at the final HRS
inspection. Test results may be incorporated into the
� test and balance =epott.
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O.B. ; ADDITION/CON: EXEMPT
CATH LAB ADDITION/NON-REVIEWABLE
LOG NO. H-425-G
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AC-5 Provide negative relative air pressure in Sterilizer
2309 . '
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AC-6� Each space used for administering inhalation
; anesthesia shall be provided with a scavenging system
` to vent waste gases . The system may be connected to
the room exhaust system, but must be exhausted to the
` outside. Example: Delivery/Section 2308 .
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AC-7� Verify that the film processor in the darkroom does
not require an exhausz connection.
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� AC-8�� Vatiable air volume systems are not permitted in
, recoveiy rooms, laboratories, delivery and birthing
� tooms . The air handling unit schedule and
, � specification data, along with the control diagtam and
� sequence of operation shown on Sheet M-6 , suggest the
use of a variable air volume system. Revise the
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AC-9 Specifications, Section 15600 : Automatic temperature
� control as indicated in the project manual index is
, not evident within this submission. No response is
required .
P-1 , The clinical servic� sink to be relocated from the
j fiist floor to Cleanup 2310 shall comply with all
curtent requirements of Chapter lOD-28 , F.A.C.
P-2 � Revise specifications to require compliance with the
' 1985 editions of NFPA-101, and the standard mechanical
and plumbing codes .
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FIRE PROTECTION
FP-1� The hydraul_�c � calculations are the responsibility of
the project engineer and said responsibility shall not
be t=ansferred, or the option given, to the contractor
as called for in the Specifications , Section 15800,
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EAST` PASCO MEDICAL CENTER
O.B.;/ CON: EXEMPT
CATH LAB ADDITION/NON-REVIEWABLE
LOG NO. H-425-G
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
FP-2�* Provide the results of a recent f low test to determine
the adequacy of the water supply before construction
� begins . This information is usually readily available
from the fire d�partment or from assistance by a fite
protection conttactor .
FP-3 Provide sufficient information regarding the �xisting
fire protection system(s) on the plans to make all
i conditions clear . Indicate all existing piping and
� pipe sizing involved in this project as called for on
Sheet FP-l.
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Sheet E-l:
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E-l ; All double egress corridor doors requiie an exit light
� on each side of the door with the light placed over
f the door leaf which opens in the direction of exit
; travel .
E-2 Delivery/Section 2308 :
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dedicated critical branch circuit .
B. Provide general purpose li htin connected to a
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normal branch circuit.
C. Connect all receptacles to the critical branch.
D. Each delivery room shall have an emergency
communication system that can be activated I
without the use of hands, and shall be connect�d ,
with the ob.�tetrical suite station. '�
E. All equipment requited to provide heating for I�
areas listed in NEC 517-64 (b) (1) except patient
rooms shall be connected to the equipment �
emergency branch arranged for automatic or manual '
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EAST'�'PASCO MEDICAL CENTER
O.B.� ADDITION/CON: EXEMPT
CATH� I�AB ADDITION/NON-REVIEWABLE
LOG NO. H-425-G
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
operation including all controls and mechanical
' associated equipment needed to provide heating.
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F . The supply and exhaust ventilating systems shall
� be connected to the equipment branch.
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E-3 � The exclusively dedicated space extending from floor
to structural ceiling (not lay-in ceiling) with a
; width and depth of the panel board must be clear of
, all piping, ducts , equipment foreign to the elect=ical
� equipment or architectural appurtenances in accordance
with NEC 384-2 . Typical all panel board locations .
Example : Panel CRO.
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E-4 A single phase 110/120 volt A.C. grounding type
convenience outlet shall be installed on the same toof
� l�vel and within 75 feet of all heating, air
� conditioning, refrigerating and exhausting equipment.
This receptacle shall not be connected to th� load
4 side of the equipment disconnecting means .
E-51 Space the smoke detectors in Corridor 2 . 101 so that no
� detector is further than 15 feet from notmally closed
, corridor doors .
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E-6 � Revise th� emergency station pull cord from 4 inches
to 2 inches above floo= .
E-7 i The fire alarm shutdown relays shall be within 3 feet
of the units o= motors in lieu of staiters/fans .
Coordinate with Specifications, Section 16720 .7 . 1. 2 .
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E-8 , Indicate the size of the over-curtent device located II
in Panel MDP that is protecting Panel NO and its
feeder conductors .
E-9 A. Indicate the location of the 200 amp. , 3-pole
circuit bteaker that is topped off the main lugs
of Panel ECP.
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O.B. ADDITION/CON: EXEMPT
CATH LAB- ADDITION/NON-REVIEWABLE
LOGjNO. H-425-G
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
B. Indicate the conduit and conductor size.
E-10� Indicate the type of wire utilized for the 2/O feeders
for Panel CRO.
Specifications :
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branch circuit use in, or to, patient cate areas .
E-12 Section 16200:
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A. Remove the following items listed under life
� safety system:
'I l. Nurse call ;
2 . Switchgear room electrical; and
3 . Fite pump
B. Remove the atient corridor rece tacles listed
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under equipment system.
E-13 Section 16720:
A. Air duct smoke detector trouble shall be
� indicated visually or audibly in the fire alarm
, annunciator and shall be identified as air duct
� detector trouble. Air duct detectors in each
� zone may be individually annunciat_ed ot may be
combined to indicate a single annunciated trouble
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B. To assure that each smoke detector is operative,
all ceiling and air duct smoke detectors shall be
tested in place in accordanc� with the
manufacturet ' s instructions . Sensitivity shall
also be 'detetmined for each smoke detector in
accordance with NFPA-72E. A certification
report, signed by the installing contractor,
shall be submitted at the final inspection
listinq each smoke detector and the test method
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EAST, PASCO MEDICAL CENTER
O.B.j ADDITION/CON: EXEMPT
CATH� LAB ADDITION/NON-REVIEWRBLE
LOG �NO. H-425-G
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
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used to obtain the manufacturer ' s calibrated
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C. Fire alarm systsm wiring shall be in accordance
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STRTE OF FLQRIDA
i �►� DEPARTMENT OF i--IEA��'t-i Ah1D R�.HAI3ILIT.�.TIVE S�.RVICFS
� PLAN� AND CONSTRUCTIdi'3 904/487-07i3
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Nove�ribe� 14, 1989 ��C�����
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� 'Mr . L.ar cy Txuthan
The Fdge Gtoup, P.A.
444 Bunf�et ftoad
W�st Palm Beach. F1c�zicla 33�05
RF: � EaSt Fasco Medic�l Center .
Em�rgency Room and R�gistration Ex�ansions and
' Renavatians
Log No. H-425-F l Cal�i No. Non--r€�vi.ewa�le
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De�r t�ir. T=uthan:
The revised consttuction docum�nts. �h�r.ge otde� 6, a�d �rour
resp;onse daLed Octaber 2, 1989 , zeceived on October 3 , 1989 ,
fo� ; the pcojeG� �efer�nced above h�ve heen reuiew�� and are
app�ioved su�►jeci: t� Ghe e:nclo�ed conitn�nrs . Yo�r respans� t�
thes� comm�nts in the form �f ad�send� or change ord�rs as
ap�ropria�c� is requi�ed within 30 cal�nd�r days . Pl�ase r�vise
the , contLa�t documents to con£orm with thc� ��quirem�nts of the
comm�nts and zesubmit �he reviscc� docu�n�n�s as soon as
possible. Upon receipt of the docu�nents , anothet review will
be madc� to �scer�ain the dp�1Lfl�LIa��'I1C'SS oE yc�u� revisi�ns .
5incc� alI �evi�w time is charg�d againsL yuur cli.ent ' s �lan
tev��w fee, confarmiLy with the follawiaq pr_ocedui�s will
facilit�t� ovz r�vi.�w and reduc� th� amaunt af the u�timate
rcvi�w f�e.
�� 1. P�ovicle a transmittal letter, listing:
a. The original review commenC. number ;
a b. (O�tional} Repeat the o�ciginal commen�;
c . A word descxipti.on of �he �evision; and
d. The sh��t or speca.tir.ation� page nun�ber (s)
jwhere cor.r�ction(s} may be f�und.
- � 2. Bec3use ya�r resubmissi.c�n �:�nstit�tes a r�cord
� public documeni,, pxope.c signi.ng, sealing and
' datinq by each d�sign grofessional is required.
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� 2727 A�SAHAN DRIVE • TAL3_AHASSEE, FLQRIDA 32308
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BOB MARTINE2,GOVERNQR GREGORY L.CdLER,S�CRETARY
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The Edge Group, P.A.
Novembet 14, 1989
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RE: � East Pasco Medical Center
� Emergency Room an� Registration Expansions and
Renovations
Log No. H-425-F / CON No. Non-reviewable
You are advised that approva7. of the constructifln documents
does, not alter or am�nd the requir�ments fot a valid
cert'iiicate of need (or exemption theretrom) fot this ptoject.
� You � also ate advised that approval of the construction
documents does not alter or amend requirements for conformance
with� the patticulat stipulations of youL certificate of need.
Thanl you for yout cooperation.
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Cons,truction, Planning and Design Manager
Office of Regulation �nd HeaZth Fa-cilities
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Copy{ to: Pasco County Health Depattment
, Zephyrhills Building Depattment
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East Pasco Medical Center
Adventist Health Systems/Sunbelt -
A.J . Sanchez Consultinq Engineers, Inc .
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EAST� PASCO MEDICAL CENTER
EMERlGENCY ROOM AND REGISTRATION EXPANSIONS AND RENOVATIONS
LOG ,��NO. H-425-F / CON NO. NON-REVIEWABLE
NOVEMBER 14, 1989
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ARCH,ITECTURAL
The ;li Levised consttuction document review lettet was dated '
Sept�,embet 5, 1989 . Th� response dated October 2, 1989,
sati,�fsfies the requitements of this office with the following
exce;ption(s) .
Chan�qe Order 6:
A-l � Door 102 shall be futnished with emergency release �
hatdware.
A-2 Revise Section B/A4.4 to comply with the plan.
A-3 I� Revise the existing 2-hour wall above the horizontal �
II shaft wall so that the stair enclosure has continuity
,� independent of the nonrated construction.
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MECHANICAL
The I�� Levised construction document review letter was dated
September 5, 1989. The response dated October 2, 1989,
sati�sfies the tequirements of this office with the following
' exce�ption(s) . ,
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AC-12 Your response is not in compliance with the
��I requitements of this office. You must either revise �
the drawinqs ot ptovide documentation to indicate the
Feq�ireai changes ar� part of the conttact documents .
The content of your response to Lhis comment is
acceptable; however, the sketch is zequited to have a
� engineer ' s seal in lieu of the atchitect ' s seal shown.
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New comments : _
AC-13I Comply with this comment. Provide a =evised duct�
layout fot Toilet 104A pet Ch�nge Otdet 6 . ' ,
AC-1 Pr.ovide 90 percent aiL filttation for the fan coil ' �
units serving the exam/tteatment aieas, Specialty Fan � I
Coil Units 4, 6 and 7 . '
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EMERGENCY ROOM AND REGISTRATION EXPANSIONS AND RENOVATIONS
LOG NO. H-425-F / CON NO. NON-REVIEWABLE '
NOVEMBER 14, 1989
P-1 Comply with this comment. Pzovide a revised plumb�ing
layout fot Toilet 104A pet Change Order 6 . �
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FIRE PROTECTION
The revised cons�tuction document review letter was da�ted
September 5, 1989. The response dated October 2, 1989,
satisfies the tequitements of this office with the follow�ing
exception(s) .
FP-1 Comply with items A & B of this comment otiginally
dated May 15, 1989 . i,
Chanqe Order 6 •
Apptoved without comment.
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ELECTRICAL
The revised construction document ieview letter was da;ted
September 5, 1989 . The response dated October 2, 19;��89,
satisfies the requirements of this office with the following
exception(s) .
New Comment•
E-12 Provide electrical drawings for Change Order 6 . �I'
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edge oroup Fire Chief William T. Fenton
Fire Departrnent
p � City of Zephyrhills '
' 38410 6th Avenue
j Zephyrhills, FL 34248
arch�tects
des�gners� Re: East Pasco Medical Center
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consuftants
p I a n n e r s� Dear Chief Fenton:
i n t e r i o r s �r. Ken Griff in, the Genera 1 Contrac tor for tnis pro j ec t, has
� relayed several questions and comments to our office, based on
4448UNKERROAD cor.versations he has had recently with you. Thi� letter will
WESTPALMBEACH atr.empt t0 answer the questions SS W0 understand them; �alease
FL 33405-369i call if you need further infoimation. '
407 585-9307
1. ues tion - Are corridor wa 11 s 1-hour ra ted, requirino 100
square inch maximum duct penetrations, or dampers?
Answer - Corridor walls are NOT 1-hour rated, per NFPA-101,
PRINCIPAL , Chapter 12-3.6.1, Exception No. 1. This building is fully
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�i , fire sprinklered. Corridor walls in the area of this work
� are being taken up tight to the deck above. �%�SG s�� 1��-�/ /�.�
ARCHITECTS i
Joe A.Rainwater,A.I.A.
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BUSINESSDEV. . th� existing corrid�or walls throughout this entire smoke
GeorgeF Sauers � compartment 2A-1 extended up to the deck above?
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secaeTaar � Answer - No. Existing areas not a part of this work are
w'"'�`ed"'."e""edY ', not being modified. However, we have called for the
! existino walls which form the "dividing line" between the
' new work and the existing areas to be extended up tight to
the deck. Notes describing this requirement are on the
Floor Plan A4-1, and Reflected Ceiling Plan A4-2, at the
, affected areas. -
3. uestion - Should the new cross-corridor doors all have
electro-magnetic hold-opens?
Answer - No. These doors are control doors only, they are
not a part of the fire or smoke compartmentation system.
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� He who builds according to evsry man's advice will have a crooked house Danish proverb
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� 4. Comment - Remote duct detector indicators should be
provided, and located where readily visible from below the
� ceiling.
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Response - Remote duct detector indicators have been
specified (Section 16720 Fire Alarm System, 4.1.5) to be
; provided and mounted in a corridor near tne detector
� location. They are also shown on drawing E1.
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� 5. Comment - Exit lights are required on both sides of all
' three double-egress control doors.
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Response - Yes, thank you. The Life Safety Plan correctly
shows all exit lights. We have to add two more to drawing
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, 6. uestion - Are all fire alarm initiating devices within new
j Fire Zone 11, including existing areas formerly on Fire
Zone 5, all to be tied into new Fire Zone 11?
I Answer - Yes. Notes to this effect are on drawing E4.
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Exception. Where�ach patient sleeping room is protected by (eJ The area does not obstruct access to required exits.
( an approved smoke detection system, and a smoke detector is Exception No 2: Waiting areas on floors other than health
prouided at smoke barriers and horizontal exits,such carridor care sleeping Jioors may be open ta the corridor, pravided.
systeins wilt not be reguired on the patieni sleeping room �Q� �ach area does not exceed b00 sq ft (55 7 sq m), and
ff oors.
f (bJ The area is located ta permit direct st�pervision 6y the
12-3.4.5,2 Spaces 4pen to Corridors. (See 12-3.b.I.} facitity sia.f'j; and
� (cJ The area does not obstruct access to required exits,
12-3.5 Extinguishment I2equirements. An�
�i 12-3.�5.1 Where required by t2-1.6,health care facilities shali (d) The area is equipped with an electrically supervised,
be protected throughout by an approved supervised automatic automatre smoke detection system installed in accordance with
sprir�kler system installed in accordance with Section?-7. 12-3 4
' Exception: In Types I and II construction,where approved by ,�xception No. 3. Buildings protected throughout by m: '
the a;iethority having Jurisdiction, alternative protection mea- � aFFroved supervised automatic sprinkler system may have
sures'may be substituted for sprinkler protection in specifierl spaces that are unlimited in size open to the corridor,provided:
areasi where the authority having jurisdiction has prohibited �Q� �~he spaces are not used for patient sleeping raams,
�; sprinkters, without causing a building to be classif ed as non- rreatmenz roon�s, or hazardous areas, and
sprini lered.
(bJ Each space is located to permii direct supervision by the
i 12-3.5.2 Where this Code permits exeeptions for fully sprin- facility staff, and
� klered health care occupancies, the sprinkler system shall be: (cJ The space and corridors that the space opens onto in the
(a}� In complete accordance with Section 7-7. same smoke comparrment are protected by an electrically
(b) Electrically connected to the fire alarm system, and supervised, automatic smoke detection system installed in
accordance with 12-3 4, and
(c); Fully supervised. (d) 7'he space daes not obstrucl access to required exits
Exception. In Types I and 77 construction,where approved by I Exception No 4*. Space for nurses'statians
the authority having jurisdictian, alternative protection mea-
sures�may be subsiituted for sprinkler protection in speclfied Exceptron No 5• Gift shops may be open to th� carridor
areas'�where the authority having jurisdiction has prohibited where protected in accordance with 12-3.2.5.
sprinklers, without causing a building to be classified as non- � Exception No d�: In a limited care facility,group meeting or
sprinklered. multipzcrpose therapeuric spaces, Qther than hazardaus areas,
� under continuous supervision by facility sta,/,j�may be open to
' 12-3.5.3 The main sprinkler control valve(s) shall be electri- jhe corridor,provided:
catly supervised sa that at least a local alarm wilI sound at a �Q} Bach area does not exceed 1,500 sq ft (140 sq mJ, and
constantly attended location when the valve is closed.
. (bJ The area is locared to permit direct supervision by the
' 12-3.5.4 Isolated hazardous areas may be protected in accor- facitity staf}; and
dance'with 7-7.1.2 if the additional requirements of this para- (cJ 7"he area does not o6struct any access to required exits,
graph�are met.An indicating shut-aff valve shall be instailed zn aM�
an accessible location between the sprinklers and the connection �dJ 1'he area is equipped with an electrically supervised,
to thel domestic water supply. Where more than two sprinklers automatic smoke detection system installed in accordance wirh
are ansta3led in a single area,water flow detection shall be pro- /2_3 4, and
vided�to sound the building fire alarm or notify by a signal any
constantly attended loeation, 'such as P$X, security, oc emer- (eJ* Each space is protected by automatic sprinklers,or the
gencyl raom, whereby necessary corrective action shali be furniture and furnishings in cambination with ati ather cam-
directed. bustibles within the area are of such a minimum quantity and
� are so arranged that a fully developed,fire is unlikely to occur,
, 12-3.5.5 Portabte fire exfinguishers shaiI be providad in all and
healtlil care occupancies in accordance with 7-7.4.1. (fJ Not more than one such space is permirted per smoke
compartment.
12-3,6I Corridors.
�' 12-3.6.1* Corridars shall be separated from all other areas by ���_3.6.2 Consttvefian of Corridor Walls,
� partitions complying with i2-3.6.2 through 12-3.6 4 (also see
, 1�_2 S,5� 12-3.6.2.1 Carridor walls shall be continuous from the floor to
,� the underside of the floar or roof deck above,through any con-
�� Exception No 1. Waiting aretts on a patient sleeping ftaor
i may b�e open to the corridor,provided. cealed spaces, such as those above the suspended ceilings, and
through interstitial structural and mechanical spaces,and shall
' (a) ',jThe area does not exceed 250 sq ft (23.2 sq m), and have a frre resistance ratino of at least 1 hour.
j (b) i��l'he area is located to permit direct supervision by the .�( �xception Na.I In buildings pratected throughout by an
� facility staff, and �l�l approved supervised automatic sprinkler system, a corridor
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(c) The area is equipped with an etectrically supervised, may 8e separated from all other ttreas by nonfire-rated parri-
automatic smoke detection systerrt installed in accordance with I tions and may be termtnated at the ceiling when the ceiling is
1 Z-3.4; and constructed ta limit the transfer of smoke.
(d) �Not more than one such waiting area is permitted in Exception No 2. e`orridor partitions may terminate at ceil-
I each smoke compartment, and ings that are not an integral part of a fioor constructron if there
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exists 5 ft (152 cmJ or more of space between the top of the 12-3.63.5 Fixed view panels of wired glass, in steel or other
ceiling subsystem and the bottom of the floor or rooJ above, � approved metal frames, limited to 1,296 sq in. (.84 sq m) in
provided: i area, may be installed in these doors.
(aJ The ceiling shall have been tested as a part of a fire- Exception: There shall be no restrictions in area and fire
rated assembly tn accordance with NFPA 251,Standard Meth- resiStance ojglass and frames in buildings protected through-
ods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials,for a � out by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler sys[em
test period of II hour or more, and insralled in accordance with Section 7-7.
' (bJ Corridor'partitions form smoketight joints with the ceil-
ings (joint filler, if used, shall be noncombustibleJ and, 12-3.6.3.6 Dutch doors may be used where they conform to
I� (cJ Each corripartment of interstitial space that constitutes a 12-3.6.3,and in addition,both upper leaf and lower leaf shall be
separate smoke;area is vented, in case of smoke emergency, to equipped with a latching device, and the meeting edges of the
' the outside by mechanical means having sufficient capacity to upper and lower leaves shall be equipped with an astragal,rab-
provide at least'two air changes per hour, but in no case having bet, or bevel.
a capacity less �han 5,000 cfm (2.36 cu m/sJ, and Dutch doors protecting openings in enclosures around haz-
(dJ The interstitia! space shall not be used for storage, ardous areas shall comply with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire
and i Doors and Windows.
(eJ The space shall not be used as a plenum jor supply,
exhaust or retu`rn air except as noted in (cJ. 12-3.6.4 Transfer Grilles. Transfer grilles, whether or not
; protected by fusible link operated dampers,shall not be used in
12-3.6.2.2 Corridor walls shall form a barrier to limit the these walls or doors.
transfer of smoke. Exception. Doors to toilet rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms,
� sink closets and similar auxiliary spaces that do not contain
12-3.6.2.3 Fixed wired glass vision panels shall be permitted
in corridor walls; provided they do not exceed 1,296 sq in. (.84 ./fammable or combustible materials may have ventilating lou-
sq m) in area and are mounted in steel or other approved metal vers or may be undercut
frames. �
Exception: There shall be no restrictions in area and fire 12-3.7* Subdivision of Building Spaces.
resistance of glass and frames in buifdings protected through- 12-3.7.1 Smoke barriers shall be provided, regardless of
Iout by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system building construction type, as follows.
installed in acco�l dance with Section 7-7 (a) To divide every story used by inpatients for sleeping br
12-3.6.3* Corridor poors. treatment,or any story having an occupant load of 50 or more
persons, regardless of use, into at least two compartments,
12-3.6.3.1 Doors protecting corridor openings in other than and -
required enclosu�res of vertical openings, exits, or hazardous
areas shall be substantial doors, such as those constructed of �b) To limit on any story the length and width of each smoke
� i compartment to no more than 150 ft (45 m).
I/4-in. (4.4-cm) solid bonded core wood or of construction that
will resist fire fo'r at least 20 minutes. Exception No. 1: Protection may be accomplished in con-
� junction with the provision of horizonta! exits.
Exception No. 1�: In buildings protected throughout by an
� approved supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in Exception No. 2. One dimension may be extended provided
' accordance withl Section 7-7, the door construction require- that the total width plus length does not exceed 300 ft (91 mJ
ments noted above are not required, but the doors shall be con- and provided that fravel distance from a room to a smoke bar-
� rier door or horizontaf exit is no more than I50 t 45 m .
structed to resist�the passage of smoke.. .f � �
Exception No. 2: Doors to toflet rooms, bathrooms, shower
rooms, sink clos'ets, and similar auxiliary spaces that do not 12-3.7.2 Smoke barriers shall be provided on stories that are
i contain flammab�le or combustible materials. usable but unoccupied.
12-3.6.3.2 Doo Is shall be provided with latches suitable for
keeping the door'�closed and acceptable to the authority having 12-3.7.3 Any required smoke barrier shall be constructed in
jurisdiction. accordance with Section 6-3 and shall have a fire resistance
rating of at least 1 hour.
Excepiion: Doors to toilet rooms, bathrooms,shower rooms, Exception. Where an atrium is t�sed,smoke barriers may ter-
sink closets, and`similar auxiliary spaces that do not contain
flammable or combustible materials minate at an airium wall constructed in accordance with
Exception No. 2 to 6-2.4.5(gJ A minimum of two separate
12-3.6.3.3 Doorl frames shall be labeled, or shall be of steel smoke compartments shall be provided on each floor.
construction, or shall be of other materials complying with the
requirements of NFPA 252,Standard Methods of Fire Tests oj 12-3.7.4 At least 30 net sq ft (2.8 sq m) per patient in a
Door Assemblies� hospical or nursing home or 15 net sq ft(1.4 sq m) per resident
Exception: Door frames in buildings protected throughout by � in a limited care facility shall be provided within the aggregate
� an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system installed in area of corridors, patient rooms, treatment rooms, lounge or
accordance with Section 7-7. dining areas, and other low hazard areas on each side of the
I � smoke barrier. On stories not housing bed or litter patients, at
12-3.6.3.4 Doorl closing devices are not required on doors in least 6 net sq ft (.56 sq m) per occupant shall be provided on
corridor wall operiings other than those serving required enclo- each side of the smoke barrier for the total number of occupants
sures of vertical ipenings, exits, or hazardous areas. in ad�oimng compartments.
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