Final fire sprinkler inspection passed/complete

24 hr test performed/completed on dry systems 1 & 2, Hydrostatic test passed/complete on systems 1 & 2.

Riser 4: accelerator installed, flow test passed at 27 sec. Partial final complete, new facility systems complete.

Start of 24hr pressure test; riser 4 only. 42 psig at 12:20 on 5/5/15.

Pump test went ok. However, the pump room is missing emergency lighting, heater all alarm work. The FDC is not installed. The sprinklers for the pump room were not installed. There was a leak in the union to the jockey pump.

The pump was NOT tested for alarm contacts since no alarm work had been permitted.



Jason// pump and air test- NEEDS Specific time- please call ahead Phone #: ###-####

Schedule pump test for 2:00

Fire pump test was canceled by the contractor due to lack of power to the fire pump

Jason Phone #: ###-####

Sent the following email:

Some problems seem to be similar and reoccurring on different projects. Therefore, in an effort proactive instead of reactive and to avoid a delay at the end of the project we have performed a quick cursory inspection.

The pump room as you are aware must meet the requirements of NFPA 20 and IFC. I do realize, you are not building the fire pump room and are only doing the fire suppression. However, during the final inspection the fire protection system cannot be approved, if the fire pump, is not in an NFPA 20 designed pump room.

A photo is attached of the partially completed pump room. A floor drain is required and is NOT present in the photo.

Please, take any action you may feel is appropriate.

Some of the requirements for an approved fire pump room and installation are listed below:



Pump Room Requirements:

1. Except as permitted in 4.12.1.1.5, rooms containing fire pumps shall be free from storage, equipment, and penetrations not essential to the operation of the pump and related components. (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.1.1.4)

2. An approved or listed source of heat shall be provided for maintaining the temperature of a pump room or pump house, where required, above 40°F (4°C). (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.3.1)

3. Normal Lighting. Artificial light shall be provided in a pump room or pump house. (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.4)

4. Emergency lighting shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. (Ref: NFPA 13: 4.12.5.1)

5. Provision shall be made for ventilation of a pump room or pump house. (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.6)

6. Floors shall be pitched for adequate drainage of escaping water away from critical equipment such as the pump, driver, controller, and so forth. (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.7.1)

7. The pump room or pump house shall be provided with a floor drain that will discharge to a frost-free location. (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.7.2)

8. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be designed with adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair or replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler system riser rooms shall be provided with a door(s) and an unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest piece of equipment. (Ref: IFC: 901.4.6)

9. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 20. (Ref: IFC: 913.1)

10. The fire pump, driver, and controller shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage caused by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism and other adverse conditions. (Ref: IFC:913.2)

11. Rooms where fire pumps are located shall be separated from all other areas of the building in accordance with Section 913.2.1 of the International Building Code. (Ref: IFC: 913.2.1) The room is required to be a rated one hour room per (Ref: NFPA 20: 4.12.1.1.2)

12. Suitable means shall be provided for maintaining the temperature of a pump room or pump house, where required, above 40°F (5°C). (Ref: IFC:913.3)

13. Tests of pump room environmental conditions, including heating, ventilation and illumination shall be made to ensure proper manual or automatic operation of the associated equipment. (Ref: IFC:913.5.4)



Cordially,

Tim Frost, S.E.T.
Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner
Fire Code Plans Examiner
Fire Inspector

City of Boise
tfrost@cityofboise.org
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Failed prescreen. Sent detailed email 12/18/2014 asking for additional information to be able to evaluate the storage.

Hi Susan

I need a much more detail description of the commodity and packaging that are being stored.

I must be able to verify it is Class III storage

Are there any plastics being stored (Tubs, shower, vinyl siding, house wrap, plastic pipe, (pvc, pex, cpvc, etc.), vinyl flooring etc.? If so how much by weight or volume? How are the items packaged, in boxes, bubble wrap, plastic sheets, etc.) Please, be as detailed as possible.

I see some racks drawn in the plan views. I need a racking plan with elevation views.

There are large areas without racking shown on your drawing. What is the use of these areas? If you are using high piled storage, I need to know the pile height, width and length and aisle widths, commodity, etc..

If the commodity is different between areas of the buildings, please provide a 606 Form for each different commodity.

The above items would pertain to all areas.


5.6.3.3* Class III.
5.6.3.3.1 A Class III commodity shall be defined as a product
fashioned from wood, paper, natural fibers, or Group C plastics
with or without cartons, boxes, or crates and with or without
pallets.
5.6.3.3.2 A Class III commodity shall be permitted to contain
a limited amount (5 percent by weight or volume or less) of
Group A or Group B plastics.
5.6.3.4* Class IV.
5.6.3.4.1 A Class IV commodity shall be defined as a product,
with or without pallets, that meets one of the following criteria:
(1) Constructed partially or totally of Group B plastics
(2) Consists of free-flowing Group A plastic materials
(3) Contains within itself or its packaging an appreciable
amount (5 percent to 15 percent by weight or 5 percent to
25 percent by volume) of Group A plastics
5.6.3.4.2 The remaining materials shall be permitted to be
metal, wood, paper, natural or synthetic fibers, or Group B or
Group C plastics.


Previous Review Comment was not addressed
Unless the requirements of 9.2.1.3.3 apply, sprinkler piping shall be substantially supported from the building structure, which must support the added load of the waterfilled pipe plus a minimum of 250 lb (114 kg) applied at the point of hanging, except where permitted by 9.2.1.1.2, 9.2.1.3.3, and 9.2.1.4.1. (Ref: NFPA 13: 9.2.1.3.1 )
(Please, see NFPA 13: A.9.2.1. for more detailed reference information.)

Resubmit 8/05/2014: Provide documentation from a structural engineer that the building framing construction is capable of supporting the water-filled sprinkler piping plus a minimum of 250# at each hanger attachment.


This review is being denied in the prescreen process. This does not count as a formal denied review. The denied prescreen just means I do not have enough information to evaluated the project. Please, upload the above information. Feel free to write with specific questions. I will start the formal review as soon as I have enough information.

After several phone calls the contractor is now listed on the State of Idaho Fire Protection Contractor's List as of today. I am starting the review now.

I started a preliminary review on this project. This project has not passed building or fire code review as of 8/05/2014. I am unable to proceed until the reviews are completed. It appears the existing building and new building will be required to be treated as one building.

Application submitted via PDS Online on Jul 24 2014 11:33AM