APPR NO. FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE ITEM S000 S001 S005 (Automobile Access Aisle) shall be a minimum of 5 ft wide, a common access aisle may be shared by 2 vehicles. Surface slopes shall not exceed 1:50(2%) in any direction. 2010 ADA Standards 502. (Van Access) aisle shall be a minimum of 8 ft wide. A common access aisle may be shared by 2 vehicles. The access aisle shall be to the right of the van parking space for angled spaces. Surface slopes shall not exceed 1:50(2%) 2010 ADA Standards, 502. S010 An (Address) to include an approved Numerical and Street name designation shall be provided. Provide designations for each building on the submitted plans. International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 505.1, 2012 Edition. S015 S020 S025 S030 S035 S040 S045 S050 S055 S060 S065 S070 S075 Provide a (Flow Test) certified by the appropriate water department on the nearest fire hydrant to the proposed building is required if the existing main size is 8 inch inside diameter. Minimum flow to be 1250 gpm with a residual of 20 psi. If existing main is 6 inch, the minimum flow is to be 1000 gpm with a residual of 20 psi. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37. (Water Main) location and sizes are to be shown on plan. (Entrances) to the Building in new construction shall be provided per the requirements of 2010 ADA Standards 206.4. Accessible entrances must be provided in a number at least equivalent to the number of exits required by the applicable building/fire codes. At least one (Accessible Route) complying with 2010 ADA Standards 402.2 shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site. Every (Dead-End Access Roads) in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.2.5, 2012 Edition. Gwinnett County Ordiance For Fire Protection and Life Safety, Section 46-43(e) (Fire Lanes) shall be installed in streets or roads adjacent to buildings, on at least one side which presents major point(s) of access into the building. International Fire Code, 2012 Edition. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-65. October 26, 2009 1 Fire Code Compliance Checklist
S080 (Edge Protection) shall be provided per 2010 ADA Standards 405.9 S085 S090 S095 S100 S102 S105 S110 S115 S120 S125 S130 (Sprinkler Connection) for fire department use is to be a maximum of 150 ft from a fire hydrant on an 8 inch water main. The connection shall be between 18 inches and 40 inches above ground level per NFPA 13 2012 Edition. (Fire Department Sprinkler Connection) locations shall be shown on the site plan. e on the site plan that a Georgia Certificate of Competency holder for automatic fire sprinkler systems will be responsible for the design and installation of the underground supply piping. (Installation or Repair) of Underground Fire Sprinkler water supplies shall be performed by a utility or fire sprinkler contractor or licensed plumbing contractor. Chapter 11. (Fire Department Connections) if installed underground shall have a listed check valve, an auto-drip valve, a sign on a plate or fitting reading, "Auto-Sprinkler or Auto- Sprinkler/Standpipes", and hose connections shall have standard threads as specified. Post Indicator Valves (PIV) in the underground piping shall be omitted unless specifically permitted by the Gwinnett County Fire Marshal's Office. (Hydrant) locations are to be shown on plans. (Placement of Fire Hydrants) shall be a minimum of 3 ft. and a maximum of 15 ft. from the back of the curb or road edge with the large fire department connection facing the nearest fire department access point and set a minimum of 18" and a maximum of 36" above finished grade to the center of the large fire department connection.gwinnett County Ordiance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-38 (b) (Fire Hydrants and Water Mains) are to be installed, flushed and under pressure before any combustible construction is started. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-38(a). (Fire Hydrants) in Single Family Residential shall be spaced no more than 450 ft. apart. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection and Life Safety, Section 46-37(a). (3-way Fire Hydrants) in Multi Family residential subdivisions shall be located such that all portions of the building can be reached by fire hose lays not to exceed 400 ft. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37(c). (Fire Hydrant Spacing) in Industrial & Commercial developments. Additional hydrants may be required to permit all portions, of all buildings, to be reached by hose lays not to exceed 400 ft by road travel. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37(c). S135 S140 S145 (Marking and Signage) of Fire Lanes shall be provided per the requirements of The International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.3, 2012 Edition. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-65(c)(1)(2). (Grades) shall be no more than 10%. International Fire Code, 2012 Edition, Section 503.2.7. (Ground & Floor Surfaces) along accessible routes and walks, ramps, stairs, and curb ramps, shall be stable, firm, slip-resistant, and shall comply with 2010 ADA Standards 302.1 S150 (Handrails) shall be designed per 2010 ADA Standards 505.1 October 26, 2009 2 Fire Code Compliance Checklist
S155 S156 "e on Plan" During construction and for Permanent Access, roadways constructed of an all weather surface capable of supporting 75,000 pounds gross weight shall be provided per International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.2.3, 2012 Edition. Approved Fire Apparatus Access Roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building. The fire apparatus access road shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility or any portion of the exterior wall of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.1.1, 2012 Edition. S160 (Islands) at marked crossings shall be designed per 2010 ADA Standards 406.7 S165 (Landings) shall be designed per 2010 ADA Standards 405.7 S170 S175 S180 S185 S190 S195 S200 S205 (Location) of accessible parking spaces shall be provided per 2010 ADA Standards 208.3.1 The (Maximum Slope) of the accessible parking spaces & access aisles shall be 2% in all directions. (Curb Ramps) at Marked Crossings shall be wholly within the markings excluding flared sides. Signage shall be located so it cannot be obstructed by a vehicle per 2010 ADA Standards 406.6 (Accessible Parking Spaces) shall be provide in the amount per the requirements of 2010 ADA Standards 208.2 (A detail can be downloaded from our website at gwinnettfireplanreview.com under documents) (Curb Ramps) shall be located or protected to prevent their obstruction by parked vehicles per 2010 ADA Standards 406.5 (Outdoor Ramps & Their Approaches) shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces per 2010 ADA Standards 405.10 (Passenger Loading Zones) shall be provided per the requirements of 2010 ADA Standards 503.1 If an (Accessible Route) has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 ft. A T - intersection of two corrdors or walks is an acceptable passing place per 2010 ADA Standards 403.5.3 October 26, 2009 3 Fire Code Compliance Checklist
S210 Separation from Transformers. Space separation for transformers shall be as follows: (1) Transformer pad locations shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) from any building, building overhangs, canopies, exterior walls, balconies, exterior stairs and/or walkways connected to the building. (2) Transformer pad edges shall be not less than 14 feet (4.3 m) from any doorway. (3) Transformer pad edges shall be not less than 10 feet (3 m) from any window or other opening. (4) If the building has an overhang, the 10 foot (3 m) clearance shall be measured from a point below the edge of the overhang only if the building is three stories or less. If the building is four stories or more, the 10 foot (3 m) clearance shall be measured from the outside building wall. (5) Fire escapes, outside stairs, and covered walkways attached to or between buildings, shall be considered as part of the building. Exception No. 1: For (1), transformer pads may be located closer to noncombustible walls than the above required minimum clearances upon written approval of the authority having jurisdiction, however, in no case shall the transformer location be less then 3 feet (0.9 m) from the building. Exception No. 2: Transformer pads existing prior to December 31, 1994, are exempted from this requirement. When buildings are modified, reductions in space separations may be less than the above required minimum clearances upon written approval of the authority having jurisdiction. 605.11 IFC 2012 S215 Ramps shall be provided where required by 2010 ADA Standards 405.1 S220 S225 S230 S235 S240 S245 S250 Place ramp details on the plans.(a detail can be downloaded from our website at gwinnettfireplanreview.com under documents) (Fire Lanes) shall be at least 20 ft. in width with the road edge closest to the structure a minimum of 10 Ft. from the structure. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-65. (Access Road) width for one way roads shall be a minimum of 14 feet (SECURITY GATES ONLY). (Clear Width) of a ramp between handrails shall be 36 inches per 2010 ADA Standards 405.5 (Security Gate Installation) shall be reviewed and permitted prior to installation. Installation shall comply with the Fire Marshal's General Order on "Security Gate Access" dated September 15, 2001.Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-43(a). International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 506, 2012 Edition. (Plans) for retail Self-Service gasoline operations shall be reviewed and permitted by the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office Hazardous Material Section and a copy of the approvals shall be provided before final Certificate of Occupancy is issued. (Sides of Curb Ramps) shall be provided per the requirements 2010 ADA Standards 406.3 October 26, 2009 4 Fire Code Compliance Checklist
S255 S260 S265 S266 S270 S273 S275 S280 S285 S290 S295 S300 S305 S310 S315 S320 S325 (Signage) shall be provided per the attached detail. "Van Accessible" shall be mounted immediately below the standard sign for van accessible spaces. Signs for Automobile accessible spaces shall be minimum of 60 inches to the bottom of the sign above finished grade per 2010 ADA Standards 502.6 Place handicap signage detail on the plans. (A detail can be downloaded from our website at gwinnettfireplanreview.com under documents) Site Plan appears to be okay as submitted. (FYI)**ALL COMMENTS** Shall be addressed on plans, NO PERMITS will be issued if any comments are outstanding. (FYI) Permit fees for Civil Plans are payable at the time of final plan review (****check made payable to Gwinnett County****): Total $ Two (2) sets of complete site plans and One (1) CD are required for final plan approval. EACH PAGE OF THE PLANS SHALL BE IDENTIFIED ON THE CD AND MATCH THE PLANS. The plans on the CD shall bear the seal of an engineer. The CD should be in PDF format submitted in a jewel case. NOTE: Any revisions to the approved plans will require a revised CD for our records. (FYI) Please be advised that in order to keep our records current it has become standard procedure for the Engineering Plan Review Unit to purge files regularly. If there is no action toward addressing the review comments within the (6) month period following the initial review of this submittal, this review file will be discarded. (FYI) If the Structure only has restrooms and a pump room or storage room, no plan approvals or inspections are needed by this office. (FYI) Town Homes, separated by a (2) hour fire barrier, will be considered single family residential. This office requires no permits or inspections. (Permit Approvals and Inspections) are not required for this project by this office. Any (Accessible Route) with a running slope greater than 1:20 is a ramp and shall comply with 2010 ADA Standards 402.2 (Slope & Rise) shall meet the requirements of 2012 ADA Standards 405.2, of having a running slope not steeper than 1:12 At least one (Accessible Route) complying with 2010 ADA Standards 206.4 shall be provided within the boundary of the site from public transportation stops, accessible parking spaces, passenger loading zones if provided, and public streets or sidewalks, to an accessible building entrance. Place curb ramp detail on the drawings.(a detail can be downloaded from our website at gwinnettfireplanreview.com under documents) (Water Mains) in Single Family residential subdivisions shall be 8" or larger water mains with three-way hydrants spaced no more than 450 feet apart Gwinnett County Ordiance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37 (a) (Water Main) size in in Multi-Family residential subdivisions shall be 8" inside diameter or larger water mains. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37(b). Exception: Hose lays may be extenced to 500 feet in fire sprinklered projects. (Water Main) size in Industrial and Commercial developments shall be 12" diameter or larger with water mains installed with three-way fire hydrants, with a minimum of two 2 1/2 and one large diameter discharge nozzles, spaced no more than 300 ft along the street. Additional hydrants may be required to permit all portions, of all buildings, to be reached by hose lays not to exceed 400 ft by road travel.gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37(c). October 26, 2009 5 Fire Code Compliance Checklist
S330 S335 S340 S345 S350 S355 S360 (FYI) The (Minimum Water Main) size, for Industrial & Commercial projects, shall be 8 '' from the point the main is tapped at the street until it ends. (FYI) The (Minimum Water Main) size may be 6 inch from the point the main is tapped until is ends, if the distance is not more than 50 feet. During construction and for permanent access, roadways width shall be 20 feet minimum per International Fire Code, and an un-obstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. 503.2.1 2012 Edition. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-43(d). Provide (Minimum Vertical Clearance) of 114 inches at accessible passenger loading zones and along at least one vehicle access route to such areas from site entrance(s) and exit(s).at parking spaces complying with shall provide minimum vertical clearance of 98 inches at the parking space and along at least one vehicle access route to such spaces from site entrance(s) and exit(s) per 2010 ADA Standards 503.5 (Clear Height) of access roadway shall be 13 ft. 6 in. minimum per International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.2.1, 2012 Edition. For every (6) six parking spaces or fraction of six accessible parking spaces required by 208.2 to comply with 502, at least one shall be van parking space complying with 502. Per 2010 ADA Standard 208.4 The (Minimum Clear Width) of an accessible route shall be 36 inches except at doors. If a person in a wheelchair must make a turn around an obstruction, the minimum clear width of the accessible route shall comply with 2010 ADA Standards 403.5.1 **Exception, The clear width shall be permitted to be reduced to 32 inches minimum for a length of 24 inches maximum provided that reduced width segments are separated by segments that are 48 inches long mimnum and 36 inches wide minimum. S365 S370 October 26, 2009 6 Fire Code Compliance Checklist