This fire alarm permit is to replace the existing fire alarm system with new. The new system will be a manual fire alarm system and is to include a pull station, smoke above the FACP and NACs, a new conventional FACP, new NAC panels, notification throughout, sprinkler system monitoring, kitchen hood suppression system monitoring, a remote annunciator, and duct detectors for HVAC shutdown/monitoring with remote test switches.

Associated building permit: BLD11-02578 (NATURAL GROCERS) (CZC11-00225) This building has a fire sprinkler system for building area increase and for fire area. To remodel an existing 20,120 square foot building for a new retail sales tenant (grocery store). A demonstration kitchen classroom will be provided. It will be an A-3 Occupancy. A grease hood will be installed above the range. A grease trap will be installed on the sink. Work is to include 2 restrooms accessible to the disabled, a toilet/shower room accessible to the disabled, interior nonbearing walls, gypsum board bulkheads suspended from the roof deck, gypsum board ceilings, suspended acoustical ceilings, suspended wood ceilings, walk-in freezer and refrigerators, display shelving, millwork, and interior finishes. An air curtain will be installed at the entry vestibule. A 750 square office mezzanine will also be constructed. Structural work includes concrete footings, steel columns, steel floor joists, steel bracing rods, “forto-crete” floor sheathing, and a steel stairway. In addition, the existing steel roof trusses will be altered to increase their capacity to support added equipment loads on the roof. An interior nonstructural demolition and partial permit was issued on December 7, 2011. See BLD11-02862 for the extent of work allowed under that permit. The work is required to comply with the approved drawings, with the plan review report, with the structural calculations, and with all adopted codes and ordinances. Special Inspection is required for welding and epoxy anchors. Modifications to the existing steel roof joists and girders are required to be in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. A separate permit is required for storage racks where storage will be more than 8 feet above the floor. The structural design for the steel stairway is a deferred submittal item. The fire alarm is required to comply with NFPA 72 and the fire sprinkler system is required to comply with NFPA 13 as regulated by the Fire Department. **CJW**