12-28-11 PLAN MODIFICATION (3 devices affected) – This plan modification is to include monitoring tamper switches on a new backflow preventer and an antifreeze loop not previously shown on the plans. The location of the FACP and associated smoke detector has changed, as well as the location of a tamper and flow switch.

10-5-11: This fire alarm permit is to provide a fire alarm panel for sprinkler system monitoring. This permit scope of work includes a pull station, a smoke detector above the FACP, and monitor modules for the sprinkler system valves. No HVAC shutdown/monitoring has been indicated on the plans. If duct detectors are provided/required, a plan modification shall be submitted for review and approval.

Associated building permit: BLD11-01396 (BIOMARK BUILDING RENOVATION) This building will be fire sprinklered for building area and for fire area. To remodel the 17,697 square foot 1st story (14,714 square feet inside, 1,490 square feet under a canopy, and 1,493 square feet under another canopy) of an existing building and prepare it for a new office and fabrication/work tenant. This building will be fully fire sprinklered in conjunction with this permit. Although a compliant egress system will be provided from the basement, the basement is not approved for general occupancy under this permit. The fire riser room and a mechanical room will be located in the basement and are approved to be accessed and used. Work is to include interior nonbearing walls, 2 multi-user restrooms and one single-user restroom all accessible to the disabled, a shower/dressing room accessible to the disabled, 2-hr fire-resistance-rated wall infill in the North exterior wall located at a property line, interior steel and concrete stairways, exterior concrete stairways and ramp, new exterior windows and doors, new interior windows and doors, and a new 2-hr fire-resistance-rated wall with parapet next to the North property line at the canopy. In addition, structural work includes steel supports for the existing concrete floor at new basement stairwell openings in the floor, steel headers at new or expanded openings in the exterior walls, structural roof changes at the new skylights, and seismic ties between the roof diaphragm and the exterior walls. The work is required to comply with the approved drawings, with the plan review report, and with all applicable codes and ordinances. The fire sprinkler system is required to comply with NFPA 13 as regulated by the Fire Department. **CJW**