Information based on query as of Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Permit Information
Permit NumberFIR17-00730
StatusFinaled
Name SIMPLEX GRINNELL
Site Address 2417 W BANK DR
Project NameGem Center for the Arts
Customer Number 
ePlanReviewYes
Description
[GEM Center for the Arts]
The fire sprinkler scope of work consists of protecting a four level building. The sprinklers are being installed due to an upgrade agreement. The 4” underground supplies a backflow preventer and a riser with floor control valves. The floors have tree type layouts. The construction is steel joise

• The underground piping is under permit FIR17-00726
[BLD17-03243]
Permit is to remodel the second and third floor within an existing 24,000 sq. ft. building. There is an update agreement to install fire sprinklers throughout the building and to have a code compliant rated stair enclosure. Approval is contingent upon adhering to the approved plans on file. Work includes: on the 2nd/3rd floors construction of select interior nonbearing walls to create offices, select new door/door frames, select new light fixtures, stair enclosure work to make enclosure 1-hour rated, electrical work, Plumbing work and interior finishes in compliance with Ch. 8 of the 2012 IBC. This building will be fully Fire Sprinklered with the upgrade agreement and shall be installed by 1/1/2018. Occupancy of the third and second floor is contingent on final approval of the building permit and receipt of a signed "Upgrade Agreement" between the building owner and Boise City Building Official & Fire Marshall. **JG**

Alternative Materials and Methods:

• There are no AMM at this time.
Contact Information
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DescriptionReceivedRequestedCompletedAM/PMDispositionAssigned To 
INSP-Final Inspection5/1/20185/1/20185/1/2018PPASS
DetailsJim Page
Final fire sprinkler inspection complete.
INSP-Final Inspection2/9/20182/9/20182/9/2018PPART
DetailsJim Page
Partial final fire sprinkler inspection complete, sprinkler heads need to be installed in verizon room located in the basement level, all other areas are complete for final fire sprinkler inspection.
INSP-Final Inspection1/11/20181/12/20181/12/2018APART
DetailsTroy Cobbley
Only item tested was, per Brian, is the main flow switch. The flow switch I tested was located at the main riser in the basement. I noticed that all of the tamper switches on this riser in the basement had been lock/chained open. I can't final until all devices have been connected/tested.

Brian Phone #: ###-####
INSP-Final Inspection1/9/20181/10/20181/10/2018APART
DetailsJim Page
Partial final inspection for overhead fire sprinklers complete, fire alarms and fire sprinkler monitoring still needs to be installed, fire sprinkler permit cannot be finaled until associated fire alarm devices have been inspected and passed.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro1/9/20181/9/20181/9/2018PPASS
DetailsJim Page
Rough in inspection for overhead fire sprinkler piping on level 1 and basement level complete.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro1/9/20181/9/20181/9/2018PDONE
DetailsJim Page
Hydrostatic test for basement overhead fire sprinkler piping witnessed, no observed pressure loss at riser gauge.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro1/8/20181/8/20181/8/2018PDONE
DetailsJim Page
Hydrostatic test witnessed for overhead fire sprinkler piping on levels 1 and 2, no loss of pressure observed at riser gauge.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro1/8/20181/8/20181/8/2018PPASS
DetailsJim Page
Rough to cover inspection for levels 2 and 3 for overhead fire sprinkler piping complete, approved for cover.
INSP-Sprinkler Rough-in/Hydro1/4/20181/5/20181/5/2018PPART
DetailsJim Page
Hydrostatic test for overhead fire sprinkler piping on level 3 complete.