HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200623_Fire CommentsPROJECT REVIEW REQUEST
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Planning Division
Please Distribute to:
Building/Dan Kennedy
Life Safety Services/Susan Guzzetta EMP/Ben
Ellingson
Public Works -Brine/Keely/Almendralo/Cooke
Applicant: 2510 W Coast Hey LLC
Date: June1, 2020
Please return PRR and Plans to Staff Planner
David Blumenthal, Planning Consultant
949-644-3200 or dblumenthal@hewportbeachca.gov
/ Contact: / Sean Matsler 949-260-4652
smatslerc_mcoxcastle. com
Project Name 2510 West Coast Highway Mixed Use Development
Address: 2510 and 2530 West Coast Hey
PA2019-249
**RESUBMITT AL to address previous City comments** Proposed mixed use development on a
42,821 square foot lot, which includes demolishing all existing site improvements, constructing a new
10 ,975 11266 square foot Boutique automobile showroom, which includes a 9,4--1-9 8 7 41 square foot
showroom, 750 square foot office, goo 1 484 square foot mezzanine and, plus Je 35 multi-family
residential units (three units will be affordable).
REPORT REQUESTED BY: June 15, 2020
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: TBD
Check all that apply:
□ No comments on the project
as presented .
□ Application of Standard Code
requirements are not
expected to alter the project
~ design.
'f'. Recommended conditions of
approval are attached.
□ Application of Standard Code
requirements or the attached
conditions of approval will
substantially impact or alter
the design of the project.
□ I contacted the applicant on
□ To schedule an appt. for
Code review
□ To discuss the following
(see notes)
Tmplt: 06/07/19
Notes:
Date
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Life Safety Services Division
100 Civic Center Drive I P.O. Box 1769 I Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915
www.newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3200
Project Review
Conditions for Approval
DATE: January 6 , 2020/March 23, 2020/June 23, 2020
PROJECT LOCATION: 2510 W. Coast Highway
Conditions:
1. Fire access shall have an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
California Fire Code Section 503.2.1 Off Street Fire Access shall be provided on West Coast
Highway -a designated safe place for fire department to stage off the street for medical aids.
2. Group R occupancies shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with CFC Section 903.2.8. California Building Code (CBC) Section 420.5 ,
Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD) Guideline F.05 and NBFD Guideline F.03.
3. Fire Alarm Systems and Smoke Alarms shall be installed in Group R-1 occupancies as
required in Sections 907.2.8.1 through 907.2.8.3 CFC Section 907.2.8.
4. All buildings and structures with one or more passenger service elevators shall be provided
with not less than one medical emergency service elevator to all landings meeting the
provisions of Section 3002.4a. California Building Code (CBC) Section 3002.4a.
5. Fire Hydrants are required and shall be provided within 400 feet of all portions of a building.
An approved route around the exterior of the facility or building shall measure the distances.
CFC Section 507.5.1.
6. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the
building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems
of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. CFC Section 510.1. An Emergency
Responder Radio Coverage system for a duration of not less than 24 hours. CFC Section
510.4.2.3.
7. Class I standpipes shall be installed and located as required per Newport Beach Fire.
Department. Standpipes are necessary due to lack of access around the perimeter of the
structure.
8. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection shall
be provided to premises upon which facilities and buildings are hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction. CFC Section 507.1
Comments for Plan Review:
9. As per Amendment to CFC Section 604.8, provide and install electrical outlets connected to
the emergency generator circuitry system when a generator is required by Section 604.2 of
the CFC in every fire control room and in other areas as may be designated by the fire code
official in the following locations:
a. In the main exit corridor of each, floor adjacent to each exit enclosure.
b. On every level in every stairwell.
c. In each elevator lobby.
d. In public assembly areas larger than 1,500 square feet.
e. In every fire control room.
f. In such other areas as may be designated by the fire code official.
10. Liquid or gas-fueled vehicles, boats or other motor craft shall not be located indoors except
as follows:
a. Batteries are disconnected.
b. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (whichever is least).
c. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent tampering.
d. Vehicles, boats or other motor craft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the
building.
11. Fire lanes shall be identified as per NBFD Guideline C.02 and shown as indicated on the plans.
12. During construction, an approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary or
permanent, shall be made available as soon as combustible material arrives on the site. CFC
Section 3312.1
13. Construction Access. Either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle
loading under all weather conditions, shall provide vehicle access. Vehicle access shall be
maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available. NBFD Guideline C.0 1.
14. The elevator designated the medical emergency elevator shall be equipped with a key switch
to recall the elevator nonstop to the main floor. CBC Section 3002.4.4a
15. Fire Flow needs to be determined as per NBFD Guideline B.01.
16. The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be on the address side of the building and located
a minimum of 30 feet from beginning of the radius for the driveway approach; arranged so
they are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road so that hose
lines can be readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby
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objects including building, fence, posts , or other fire department connections. NBFD
Guideline F.04.
17. The FDC shall be located no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. NBFD Guideline F.04.
18. Fire Pits must be installed as per California Mechanical Code 932 .0 and the manufacturer's
specificati ons .
19. Gates across the fire acce ss or gates blocking pedestrian access must be equipped with a means
for emergency personnel to enter the property via the road. Newport Beach Fire Department
Guideline C.01.
20. Walls separating dwelling units in the same building, walls separating sleeping units in the
same building and walls separating dwelling or sleeping units from other occupancies
contiguous to them in the same building shall , be constructed as fire partitions in accordance
with Section 708. CBC Section 420.2
21. Floor assemblies separating dwelling units in the same building, floor assemblies separating
sleeping units in the same building and floor assemblies separating dwelling or sleeping units
from other occupancies contiguous to them in the same building shall be constructed as
horizontal assemblies in accordance with Section 711. CBC Section 420.3.
22. The elevator car shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate a 24-inch by 84-inch
ambulance gurney or stretcher with not less than 5-inchy radius comers, in the horizontal, open
position, shall be provided with a minimum clear distance between walls or between walls and
door excluding return panels not less than 80 inches by 54 inches, and a minimum distance
from wall to return panel not less than 51 inches with a 42-inch side slide door. CBC Section
3002.4.3a
23 . Emergency responder radio coverage systems shall be provided with standby power in
accordance with Section 604. The standby power supply shall be capable of operating the
emergency responder radio coverage system for a duration of not less than 24 hours. CFC
Section 510.4.2.3.
24. Dumpsters and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards or more shall not be
stored in buildings or placed within 5 feet of combustible walls, openings or combustible to
roof eave lines. CFC Section 304.3.3.
25. A two-way communication system complying with Sections 12009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be
provided at the landing serving each elevator or bank of elevators on each accessible floor that
is one or more stories above or below the level of exit discharge. CFC Section 1009.8.
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