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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2014-213 PRR Fire Comments_3Newport Beach Fire Department Life Safety Services Division 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92658 (949) 644-3107 Planning Commission Project Review Conditions for Approval DATE: January 29, 2015 /Revised March 12, 2015/Revised May 15, 2015 PROJECT LOCATION: 150 Newport Center Drive General Comments: 1. A 2A 10BC Fire Extinguisher will be required for the R-2 Occupancy. The extinguisher must be located so that it is not more than 75 feet travel distance to reach an extinguisher from the front door of each unit. 2. The parking garage is classified as an ordinary hazard occupancy which requires a 2A20BC fire extinguisher. This fire extinguisher will cover 1500 square feet of floor area and the extinguisher must be located so that it is not more than 50 feet travel distance to reach an extinguisher from the garage floor area. 3. A Knox box will be required for the proposed structure. The Knox box must contain keys which will gain entrance to the building in an emergency situation. Also, keys to any mechanical room or equipment room will need to be placed in the Knox box. 4. As per California Fire Code Section 507.5.1 A fire hydrant will be required within 400 feet of all portions of every structure. Also the number of fire hydrants will also be determined by the required fire flow for each structure. A fire flow work sheet will need to be provided for the project and can be obtained from Newport Beach Fire Department Guideline & Standards B.01. Fire Flow Work Sheet Completed and included with revised drawnings. 5. Address shall be placed on all new building in such a position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. 6. Effective emergency responder radio coverage *800 MHz) will be required and shall comply with Newport Beach Fire Department Guideline & Standards D.05 Public Safety Radio System coverage. 7. Stairwell signage shall meet Newport Beach Fire Department Guideline & Standards D.01. 8. The following items will be required and will necessitate a separate plan submittal and permit: NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler System, Fire Alarm System, Standpipe System, and 800 MHz. 9. Gurney sized elevator with phase I recall will be required as per C.B.C. Sec. 3002.4a. 10. Smoke detectors will be required for the individual dwelling units as per C.F.C. Sec. 907.2.11.2. 11. Areas with an “A” Occupancy will need to meet all requirements for an assembly type occupancy referenced in C.F.C. Sec. 1028. 12. Dumpster locations will need to meet Newport Beach Fire department Guideline & Standard A.16 with regard to requirements for locations of dumpsters. 13. Car charging station will need to be shown on plans and must comply with National Electrical Code 625.5. 14. Emergency power outlets are required as per Newport Beach Fire Department amendment to the California Fire Code. Amendment states: Provide and install electrical outlets (120 volt, duplex) that are connected to the emergency generator circuitry/ system when a generator is required by Section 604.2 of the CFC. The electrical outlets shall be provided 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. 15. As per California Fire Code Section 202, a high-rise building is any type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest floor level having building access. Building height will be measured at the lowest floor level/building access point. The proposed structure is close to the “high-rise” height, so I wanted to bring the requirement to the attention of the project designer. Conditions of Approval 16. An exclusive off street staging area will need to be provided for emergency vehicles. The size of the area will need to accommodate the height and width of a fire engine and medic unit and should be located closely to the main entrance into the development. The minimum width of the emergency access area needed is 20 to accommodate the ladder trucks stabilizers. The access area needs to be designed for ladder use; therefore the access area needs to be open from ground to building height. Access total width 26- feet shown (two lanes at 13-feet each shown with no obstructions between lanes) with a vertical clearance of 14-feet. Area will accommodate emergency medical aid vehicles. 17. Exterior walkways must be shown with plan review and designed to accommodate hand carrying of firefighter ladders for use of “ground” laddering of building. The largest ladder utilized will be 35-foot ladder with a storing length of 20.5 feet long. 18. Laddering opportunities must be provided around the perimeter of the structure in areas designated by the fire department. Landscape will need to be minimized in these areas and a “laddering pad” (rectangular concrete area) located in the planter area may be necessary for the ladder footing.