(ST. ALPHONSUS HOSPITAL – COMMUNICATION ROOM – 2ND STORY – SOUTH TOWER) The fire sprinkler system is used for high-rise and for occupancy. To remodel a 162 square foot room located on the 2nd story of the South Tower to be used as a telecommunications room with low voltage infrastructure and racking. Work shown on the drawings but NOT associated with the 2nd story work is NOT covered under this permit. Work is to include extending an existing stud wall to the underside of the floor deck above to create a fire-resistance-rated separation, to install fire-retardant-treated plywood backing panels on existing walls, and to install a new door and frame with access control in an existing I-2 rated corridor enclosure. Equipment racks, UPS units, cable trays, and fan coil cooling units will be installed within the room. A dry-type transformer will be installed in an adjacent mechanical room. A new 2,250 pound condensing unit will be installed on the adjacent roof of the 1st story. The existing floors and roof are not allowed to be overstressed beyond the limits of the 2012 IBC. The work is required to comply with the approved drawings, with the structural analysis, with the plan review report, and with all applicable codes and ordinances. The fire sprinkler system is required to comply with NFPA 13 and the fire alarm system is required to comply with NFPA 72 as regulated by the Fire Department. Separate fire sprinkler permits and fire alarm permits shall be obtained prior to beginning any modification or installation work on such systems. **CJW**