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TOWN OF VAIL
Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 West Meadow Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2250
May 2,2008
Layton Construction Inc.
c/o Mark Reed, Superintendent
Four Seasons
1 Vail Road
Vail,CO 81657
Mr. Reed:
Vail Fire Dept received two inquiries from inspectors working for Safebuilt during the weeks of April 14 and 21,and a complaint from Safebuilt(the
Town"s contract building inspection company)on April 28,2008, regarding unsafe conditions at the Four Seasons job site directly across the street from
the Fire Station.
I went on site 04/29/08 and found a single exit from a sub-basement area. The sub-basement is scheduled to become a parking garage but Layton
Construction is installing offices on that level. This is a violation of IFC Section 1411.1.
During the walk through,we found a 100 Ib propane cylinder inside the building. This is a violation of IFC 3803.2.1.1.
We found the single exit was not even marked. This is a violation of IFC 1411.2.
The temporary fire protection standpipe was installed contrary to NFPA standards and was structurally unsafe. This is a violation of IFC 1413.1.
We found unprotected shafts. This is a violation of IFC 507.2.2.
We found natural gas line hung with bailing wire. This is a violation of IFC 1403.1.
We found gas line and electrical lines suspended from temp shoring less than 6 feet above the floor so as to present a hazard to anyone attempting to
flee the area. This is a violation of IFC 1411.2.
The lighting is inadequate.This is a violation of IFC 1411.Z.
They emergency evacuation plan is limited to a single individual with an air horn. The site is several hundred thousand sq ft.. This is a violation of IFC
1408.
I issued orders to abate the hazards by this afternoon or I will issue a"red tag"closing the site.
After discussion with Chief Miller,we intend to issue a Summons and Complaint for one or more of the following charges as shown in bold:
LAYTON CONSTRUCTION CO. INC
9090 SOUTH SANDY PARKWAY
SANDY, UTAH 84070
(801)568-9090
c/o Mark Reed,Superintendent
Phone 970 479-5389
Contractors Reg 333-A
B06-0196
Town of Vail Municipal Code 10-1-2 B.
Chapter 1
IFC 105.6 Required Operational Permits 105.6.28 LP Gas,
IFC 105.7 Required Construction Permits 105.7.1 Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems 105.7.11 Standpipe Systems,
Four Seasons
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Chapter 14
1408.2 Pre-fire Plans-Approved pre-fire plan required.
1411.2 Required Means of Egress
1413.1 Standpipes Required
14�5.1 Portable Fire e�inguishers
Firetrol
William]ones
3538 Peoria St, Unit 506
Aurora,CO 80010
303 366-5875
Contractor Number 764-5
State of Colorado Fire Protection Contractors Registration Number 08-139
105.1.1 Permits Required 105.2 Application, 105.4- 105.4.6 Construction Documents required
105.7 Required Construction Permits, 105.7.1 Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems. 105.7.11 Standpipes
Date of Offense: 04/29/O8
Location: Four Seasons, 1 Vail Road,Vail, Eagle County,Colorado 81657
Violations 109.1 Unlawful Acts
Upon inspection this afternoon (Tues 4 29 08),I issued a Hazard Tag prohibiting any further work until the second exit is installed.
Only a few items were addressed during both walk-throughs 04/28/O8 were completed. Layton managed to install three exit signs;that's about it.
Additional issues are pending and will require compliance within days.
If the scaffolding is installed tonight before 7 PM,04/29/08,we will inspect it on the same day. Otherwise,we will inspect it on Wed AM 04/30/08,or
when iYs done.
May,2,2008
The foreman from Firetrol came to the Fire Deparkment this morning to advise us Firetrol will not be able to bring the temporary
standpipe into compliance with minimum standards as prescribed by NFPA 14 until next week.
Under the Town of Vail Municipal Code, 10-1-2 B,International Fire Code,Chapter 1,per the statements the Fire Department made
on 04/30/08 when we released the initial Hazard Tag issued 04/29/08 under IFC Article 1, Section I 10, the standpipe was to have
been installed by 4 PM OS/02/08. A stamped plan was required.
Based on information from Firetrol,it is apparent compliance with the order to install the standpipe will not be met.
Under the Town of Vail Municipal Code, 10-1-2 B,International Fire Code, Chapter 1, Section ll0.1.1,Unsafe Conditions,the first
and second levels are hereby ordered to be vacated and usage is prohibited under IFC Section 109.3.1,Abatement; 110.2,Evacuation;
110.3, Summary Abatement; ll 1.1 Order; and 1 ll.2,Issuance.
The office shall be vacated by 4 PM. OS/02/2008. No materials or storage shall be added to either Level 1 ar 2.
Access to level 1 and Level 2 shall be signed to prevent access.
Security personnel may access Levels 1 and 2 for patrol duty only.
Leve13 is not restricted.
Four Seasons
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This order shall remain in effect until such time as compliance with the violations listed above have been abated and the site has been
inspected and approved by the Vail Fire Department.
Issued by : Title: Time: Date:
Received by: Title: Time: Date:
Witnessed: Title: Time: Date: