GWINNETT COUNTY Department of Fire & Emergency Services Office of the Fire Marshall S001 Access Aisle (Car) S005 S010 S015 S020 S025 S030 S035 S040 S045 S050 S055 S060 S065 S070 S075 S080 S085 Access Aisle (Van) Address (Flow Test) Water Mains (Location & Sizes) Building Entrances Building, Facilities, Element Curb Ramps (Built-up) Curb Ramps (Location/Detail) Ramps (Cross Slope and Surface) Curb Ramps (Slope) Curb Ramps (Surface) Curb Ramps (Width) Dead End Road Way (150 ft) Designated Fire Lanes Curb Ramps (Diagonal) Ramps (Edge Protection) FDC (150 ft from Hydrant) CASE TYPE : FIR CONDITIONS : SITE (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. Georgia (A detail can be downloaded (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. Surface slopes shall not exceed 1:50(2%). Rule 120-3-20-.17(3). Georgia (A detail can be downloaded An (Address) to include a Numerical and Street name designation shall be provided. International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 505.1, 2006 Edition. 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(d)(3). (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 Rule120-3-20-.08(8) (a-d). Accessible entrances must be provided in a number at least equivalent to the number of exits required by the applicable building/fire codes. (This paragraph does not require an increase in the total number of entrances planned for a facility.) Georgia At least one (Accessible Route) complying with Rule 120-3-20-.14 shall connect accessible buildings, accessible facilities, accessible elements, and accessible spaces that are on the same site. 120-3-20-.07(b) Georgia (Built up curb ramps) shall be provided per the requirements of Rule 120-3-20-.18(6), built-up curb ramps are not allowed in the parking access aisle. Georgia (Curb Ramps) shall be provided per the requirements of Rule 120-3-20-.18. Georgia Show Curb Ramp location on plans.(a detail can be downloaded (Cross Slope & Surfaces) shall comply With 120-3-20-.16. Georgia (Slope of Curb Ramps) shall comply with the requirements of Rule 120-3-20-.18(2), 120-3-20-.19. Georgia (Surfaces of Curb Ramps) shall comply with Rule 120-3-20-.16. Georgia The (Minimum Width) of a curb ramp shall be 36 inches, exclusive of flared sides. Rule 120-3-20-.18(3). Georgia 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, 2006 Edition. (A detail can be downloaded (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, 2006 Edition. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-65. (Diagonal Curb Ramps) shall comply with the requirement of 120-3-20-.18(10). Georgia (Edge Protection) shall be provided per 120-3-20-.19(7). Georgia Accessibility (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. Authority Having Jurisdiction. 1 of 5
S090 S095 S100 S102 S105 S110 S115 S120 S125 S130 S135 S140 S145 S150 S155 S156 S160 S165 S170 FDC (Location shown on plans) FDC (Underground Contractor) FDC (check valve, auto-drip,sign) PIV (Omission of Valve) Fire Hydrant (Location) Fire Hydrant (Placement) Fire Hydrant (Installed, Flushed) Fire Hydrant Spacing (Single Fami Fire Hydrant Spacing (Muti-Family Fire Hydrant Spacing (Ind. & Comm Fire Lane Signage and Marking Grade Max (10%) Ground & Floor Surface Ramps (Handrails) All weather roadway 75,000 lb. Approved Fire Access Roads 150' Curb Ramps (Islands) Ramps (Landings) Location H/C parking spaces (Fire Department Sprinkler Connection) locations shall be shown on the site plan. Note 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 plumbing contractor licensed under Chapter 11 Title 25 Section 25-11-7. (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 in NFPA 1963. 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. Authority Having Jurisdiction. (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 shall not exceed 300 ft along dedicated roadways. 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). (Marking and Signage) of Fire Lanes shall be provided per the requirements of The International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.3, 2006 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, 2006 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 Rule 120-3-20-.16&19. Georgia (Handrails) shall be designed per 120-3-20-.19(5a through 5i). Georgia "Note 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, 2006 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, 2006 Edition. (Islands) in the roadway shall be made accessible per the requirements of 120-3-20-.18(11). Georgia (Landings) shall be designed per Rule 120-3-20-.19(4a through 4d). Georgia (Location) of accessible parking spaces shall be provided per 120-3-20-.17(2). Georgia 2 of 5
S175 S180 S185 S190 S195 S200 S205 S210 S215 S220 S225 S230 S235 S240 S245 S250 S255 S260 S265 S266 S270 Max. Slope parking & access Curb Ramps (Marked Crossing) Number of H/C Parking Spaces Curb Ramps (Obstructions) Ramps (Outdoor Conditions) Passenger Loading Zones 60" Passing Space Protruding Objects Ramps (Required) Ramp (Detail) Road Edge From Structure Roadway Width (One Way 14 ft) Ramps (Clear Width) Security Gate Installation Self Service Gasoline Plans Curb Ramps (Sides) H/C Parking Signage H/C Signage (Detail) Site Plan (Appears OK) Site Plan (All Comments) Site Plan (3 complete sets) 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. Rule 120-3-20-.18(9). Georgia (Accessible Parking Spaces) shall be provide in the amount per the requirements of 120-3-20-.07(e)1, 120-3-20-.07(e)2, 120-3-20-.07(e)4, 120-3-20-.(e)5. (Curb Ramps) shall be located or protected to prevent their obstruction by parked vehicles. Rule 120-3-20-.18(8). Georgia (Outdoor Ramps & Their Approaches) shall be designed so that water will not accumulate on walking surfaces per 120-3-20-.19(8). Georgia Accessibility (Passenger Loading Zones) shall be provided per the requirements of 120-3-20-.17(6). Georgia 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. Rule 120-3-20-.14(4). Georgia Accessibility (Objects) projecting from walls, (for example, telephones) with their leading edges between 27 inches and 80 inches above the finished floor shall protrude no more than 4 inches to walks, halls, corridors, passage ways, or aisles. Rule 120-3-20-.15. Georgia Ramps shall be provided where required by rule 120-3-20-.19(1). Georgia Place ramp details on the plans. (A detail can be downloaded from our website at www.gwinnettfiremarshal.com) (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 shall be 36 inches. Rule 120-3-20-.19(3). Georgia (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, 2006 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 requirement of Rule 120-3-20-.18(5). Georgia (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. Signage for Van accessible spaces shall be a minimum of 84 inches to the bottom of the sign above finished grade. Rule 120-3-20-.17(4). Georgia Place handicap signage detail on the plans. (A detail can be downloaded 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) Provide a minimum of three (3) complete sets of plans at the time of final review & approval. 3 of 5
S273 S275 S280 S285 S290 S295 S300 S305 S310 S315 S320 S325 S330 S335 S340 S345 S350 Site Plan (CD/Sets Required) Site Plan (6 months) Structure (Restrooms & Pump room) Site Plan (Town Homes) No Inspection Required Slope (accessible route) Ramps (Slope and Rise) Transportation, Building Entrance Curb Ramps (Detail) Water Main Size (Single Family) Water Main Size (Multi-Family) Water Main Size ( Ind.& Commerc 8" Min (Ind. & Comm. Projects) Underground Water Main (6" Tap) During construction/permanent 20' Vehicle Overhang (114 in.) Vertical Clearance (13ft 6in) 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, or a letter of authenticity. The CD should be in PDF or TIF 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 rule 120-3-20-.19. Cross slope shall not exceed 1:50. Rule 120-3-20-.14(7). Georgia (Slope & Rise) shall meet the requirements of 120-3-20-.19(2). Georgia At least one (Accessible Route) complying with Rule 120-3-20-.14 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. Rule 120-3-20-.07(a) Georgia Accessibility Code Place curb ramp detail on the drawings. (A detail can be downloaded from our website at www.gwinnettfiremarshal.com) (Water Mains) in Single Family residential subdivisions shall be 8" minimum inside diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP). Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37(a). (Water Main) size in in Multi-Family residential subdivisions shall be a minimum or 8" inside diameter. 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 a minimum of 12" diameter ductile iron pipe (DIP) with fire hydrant spacing not to exceed 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. Fire Hydrants shall be (3) way type. Gwinnett County Ordinance For Fire Protection And Life Safety, Section 46-37(c). Exception: This shall not apply to private driveways giving access from a public way to three or less buildings totaling a maximum of 500,000 square feet. (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, 503.2.1 2006 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 120-3-20-.07(e)(2), 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). Rule 120-3-20-.17(5). Georgia Accessibility (Clear Height) of access roadway shall be 13 ft. 6 in. minimum per International Fire Code, Chapter 5, Section 503.2.1, 2006 Edition. 4 of 5
S355 S360 Curb Ramps (Detectable Warnings) 36" Clear Width (Curb Ramps) shall have a detectable warning complying with Rule 120-3-20-.40. Detectable warning textures shall consist of truncated domes (grooves may be used indoors only). Texture shall contrast in color with the surrounding surface. The detectable warning shall extend the full width and 2 ft. depth of the curb ramp. Rule 120-3-20-.18(7). Georgia 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 Rule 120-3-20-.14(3), Fig. 7(a) and (b). Georgia 5 of 5