Information based on query as of Thursday, June 20, 2024.
Permit Information
Permit NumberFIR16-00512
StatusFinaled
Name THORPE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Site Address 7458 W SAXTON DR
Project NameKENSINGTON APARTMENTS BLDG H
Customer Number 
ePlanReviewYes
Description
[Kensington Apartments - Building H]
The fire sprinkler scope of work consists of a NFPA 13R system for a four level apartment building. The system is supplied by 2” underground through a 2” backflow preventer to (4) 2” risers. There are floor level control valves in a valve house. The system piping is CPVC with extended coverage residential sprinklers.

There is a 4” standpipe with (2) 4” risers. Each standpipe riser has (3) hose valves. The FDC is connected to the standpipe per the fire marshal’s office. Each riser has a supervised sectional control valve.

[BLD15-01125] - The drawings are filed under BLD15-01118 in ePlanReview. The NFPA 13-R fire sprinkler system is used for occupancy and for story increase. To construct a 19,484 square foot four story apartment building (5,189 sq. ft. 1st story with four 2.a units, 5,189 sq. ft. 2nd story with four 2.a units, 5,189 sq. ft. 3rd story with four 2.a units, 3,917 sq. ft. 4th story with four 1.b units). All ground floor units are required to comply as Type B dwelling units. No elevator is provided in this building. Work is to include concrete footings, concrete foundations, concrete slabs on grade, wood stud bearing walls, wood stud shear walls, fiberglass shingles, fiber-cement board siding, manufactured stone veneer, 1-hr dwelling unit separations, .5-hr minimum fire-resistance-rated corridors with 20-minute smoke- and draft-control doors, exterior exit stairways fire rated like the corridor, steel stairways with concrete treads, interior nonbearing walls, millwork, and finishes. Special Inspection is required for soils and for concrete. The roof truss design is a deferred submittal item. 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-R 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**
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DescriptionReceivedRequestedCompletedAM/PMDispositionAssigned To 
INSP-Final Inspection6/1/20176/2/20176/2/2017PPASS
DetailsJim Page
Final fire sprinkler inspection passed/complete
INSP-Supply line flush5/4/20175/5/20175/5/2017ADONE
DetailsJim Page
Underground main line flush complete
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro4/10/20174/10/20174/10/2017PPASS
DetailsJim Page
First floor hydrostatic test complete
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro3/27/20173/28/20173/28/2017PCANC
DetailsJim Page
First Floor Hydro cancelled due to test pump issues, hydro will be rescheduled
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in3/24/20173/24/20173/24/2017PPASS
DetailsJim Page
Rough to cover inspection for overhead fire sprinkler piping/tenting complete, approved for cover.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro3/21/20173/22/20173/22/2017PPART
DetailsJim Page
Hydrostatic test for overhead fire sprinkler piping complete for levels 2, 3 and 4, level one did not pass hydrostatic test, visible leak on the overhead fire sprinkler piping as well as pressure loss at gauge. Rough to cover inspection complete for levels 1 and 2, levels 1 and 2 approved for cover. Rough in inspection complete for levels 3 and 4, partial cover allowed on level 3, fire sprinkler piping located in attic space cannot be covered until tenting inspection is complete, overhead fire sprinkler piping in attic space cannot be covered until tenting inspection is complete.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro3/20/20173/21/20173/21/2017PCANC
DetailsScott Arellano
Call Jake when heading out, thanks! Phone #: ###-#### >> Inspection requested via web by Anthony Minichiello Inspection cancelled from web by: Anthony Minichiello
INSP-Supply line flush3/7/20173/8/20173/8/2017PPART
DetailsJim Page
Inspection request is for underground rough/hydro, not supply line flush. Underground rough to cover inspection complete, underground hydro complete.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro2/28/20172/28/20172/28/2017PPART
DetailsJim Page
Rough to cover inspection complete for overhead fire sprinkler piping, room 102 on level 1 cannt be covered, FDC piping needs hanges installed before cover is allowed. Level 2 approved for cover, partial cover allowed for level 3, piping in attic spaces on level 3 and 4 cannot be covered until tenting is installed, inspected and passed.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro2/9/20172/9/20172/9/2017PPASS
DetailsJim Page
Rough in/hydro for standpipe complete
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro2/8/20172/8/20172/8/2017PCANC
DetailsJim Page
Standpipe rough/hydro inspection cancelled per conversation with point of contact, Jake Phone #: ###-####, inspection request will be scheduled for a later date.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro1/26/20171/27/20171/27/2017ACANC
DetailsJim Page
Standpipe rough/air test for hydro. Call Jake when heading out, thanks! Phone #: ###-#### >> Inspection requested via web by Anthony Minichiello Inspection cancelled from web by: Anthony Minichiello