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HomeMy WebLinkAboutB07-0275_2 Vail Fire & Emergency Services 42 West Meadow Drive Vail, Colorado 81657 970-479-2250 January 28, 2008 Review of Specifications for Solaris Project , B07-0275 A review of the project manuals and specifications for the Solaris project has indicated the following issues are of concern: General Comments: The specification manuals were assumed to be written in a "strike according to need" format. Many sections have not been edited to reflect the design teams actual intentions. Example: The fireplace section refers to both gas and wood burning fireplaces. I understood there were not going to be any wood burning fireplaces in this project but the specifications allow an option. Similar options are reflected in the specification manuals for most sections including elevators, water supply, natural gas system, refrigeration for the ice rink, and fuel storage. No permit can be issued until the specifications are set. No specifications were found for the Fire Command Room, remote annunciators for the fire alarm system, Public Safety Radio Signal Amplification, or fire pump. Specifications are required. Administrative Modification Request, Second Revision , Received 01/03/08 1. The Admin Mod's should be reflected in the specifications. Scope of Engineer of Record - BCER 2. The specifications indicate BCER's scope is limited to Sections 15300, 15320, and 16721. It appears multiple sections need to be coordinated with the fire and life safety systems that are not under review by BCER (ex. CO detectors interface with the FACP, EM generator, fuel storage, gas leak alarms for refrigerant gas, etc..) Mechanical Systems 3. Flack + Kurtz, Inc. and BCER will need to coordinate their respective designs and specifications for the smoke control system and smoke management systems. I did not see a clear delineation of their respective roles and responsibilities nor a schedule for special inspections, commissioning, testing and related functions. Section 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 4. The specification for temporary utilities does not include sufficient data for approval of temporary natural gas lines, subpanels for temporary electrical distribution or water for fire suppression. A detailed plan for temp heat and power including phased changes as the project develops must be submitted for review. Section 02080 Piped Utilities 5. Compliance with NFPA standards is required for natural gas and water mains. Submit a detailed plan for installation of temporary and permanent mains with signed approvals from the ERWSD and Xcel. Solaris Specification Manuals Page 2 Section 02260 Excavation 6. Excavation Full compliance with OSHA Standards and nationally recognized good practice will be strictly enforced. Section 02317 Trenching 7. Trenching - Submit a plan indicating the inspecting agency(ies) for underground piping. Note: Underground water mains are subject to Colorado Division of Fire Safety rules and regulation. The contractor must hold a registration from the Division of Fire Safety for underground fire mains. Section 02510 Water Distribution 8. Water Distribution - The underground water supply shall not be turned on at the curb stop or street valve until the water entry valve room has been inspected and the contractor has provided and demonstrated adequate physical security to the valve room is complete (locked and secure door), adequate and reliable heat has been provided and the adjacent walls and ceiling are complete. 9. All components, valves, configuration and access are subject to NFPA and TOV VFES rules and regulations. 10. A plan shall be submitted for a "flush test" by a registered Underground Fire Protection Contractor. The plan shall include but is not limited to velocity, duration, means to read via pitot gage, and plan to disperse and mitigate the effects of discharged water. Section 02553 Natural Gas Distribution 11. Natural gas distribution. - This section has not been edited in adequate detail for approval. Resubmit with "specific" specifications in compliance with NFPA, Xcel, and IMC standards. Volume Two Section 10300 Fireplaces 12. Fireplaces - This section has not been edited in adequate detail for approval. Resubmit with "specific" specifications in compliance with NFPA, IBC, IMC and VFES standards. Section 10431 Signage 13. Signage - All doors shall be labeled with specific room numbers and description to correspond with locations identified on the building base plan as intended for use by the owner/operator. Such room number designations shall correspond with alpha/numeric descriptors in the fire alarm program. 14. Temporary signage shall be in place during construction on each framed room and shall correspond with architectural designations on the permit set of plans. 15. Exit signs shall be in place during construction at each turn in corridors and in garage areas. Stairways shall have signage indicating stair number, level and range. Section 10506 Wood Lockers 16. Wood Lockers - This section has not been edited in adequate detail for approval. Resubmit with "specific" specifications in compliance with NFPA and IBC standards. Specific attention and consideration should be given to the potential need to install a fire sprinkler head in each locker. Solaris Specification Manuals Page 3 Section 10522 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 17. Fire Extinguisher Cabinets - Subsection 2.2 L. 4 Alarm, is not allowed. 18. Division 13 , Fire-Suppression Piping, does not appear to be applicable to portable fire extinguishers. 19. NFPA 96 is applicable to portable fire extinguishers as it applies to all commercial kitchens. Volume Three Section 13175 Ice Rink Refrigeration 20. Ice Rink Refrigeration - R507 has significant potential risk if released in large volumes due to accidental release, mechanical failure of refrigeration components or damage. A detailed and specific Hazardous Materials Management Plan shall be submitted. The location, size, design and configuration of any storage, release vent(s) and gas detection shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for review. Sections 14215 and 14240 Elevators 21. This section has not been edited in adequate detail for approval. Resubmit with "specific" specifications in compliance with NFPA, ANSI, NWCOG, IFC and IBC standards. Specific attention and consideration should be given to the potential need to install a fire sprinkler head in each elevator pit, Phase 1 and Phase 2 recall, emergency power, elevator rescue, 22. The elevator technicians shall conduct a training session for Vail Fire personnel in means and methods for elevator rescue prior to turn over for public use. 23. Subsection 2.3 C 9 Emergency Hospital , does not appear to be applicable. Priority Service shall be subject to Fire Fighter recall. 24. Card-reader operation shall require the Fire Dept is provided with cards that enable Phase 2 operation and override normal operation. 25. Interior cab finishes shall not be less than Class A (Class 1) flame spread. 26. Submit a detail and specific plan to monitor the phone in the passenger cab of each elevator. 27. Specific elevators shall be provided with smoke pressurization and shall be sized to be stretcher capable. The minimum width and depth shall be sufficient to provide use of stretcher currently in use by Eagle County Health Service District (ECAD Ambulance). Rescue elevators shall be marked on the exterior door jam with a blue "star of life" symbol. Section 14560 Chutes 28. Trash chutes shall be provided with fire sprinklers on a dedicated riser, controlled with its own flow switch and control valve. 29. Subsection 2.3 C 1 "temperature-rise" interlocks shall be submitted to the Fire Protection Engineer of Record and VFES for review. Smoke detectors used for door release under Note 1 shall be coordinated with Fire Protection Engineer of Record. All fire detection devices shall fall under specifications in Section 16721. 30. The specification for NPS ½ inch fire sprinklers shall be coordinated with the Fire Protection Engineer of Record and shall fall under Section 15300. Section 13175 Ice Rink Refrigeration 31. This section appears to be repeated in Volume Three. Reconcile any difference between the edition in Volume Two and Volume Three. Solaris Specification Manuals Page 4 Section 15020 Mechanical 32. Subsection 1.3 Occupancy Phasing - Submit a detailed and comprehensive plan to illustrated the owners intent to phase occupancy. The plan shall include but not limited to all life safety systems, building infrastructure, utilities, site access and egress, and operational plan. Provisions to manage the job site after the issuance of a TCO shall also be included and shall address materials delivery, materials transport to the work area, management of false alarms, fire protection, separation of construction areas from the occupied areas, scope and roles of the general contractor and building management, and other elements as applicable. Section 15060 Heat Trace 33. Subsecti on 2.10 Heat trace is not allowed on fire protection lines or water supply for fire protection systems. Section 15170 Electric Motors 34. Electric Motors - Phase protection shall be provided for all three phase motors for elevators and smoke control and smoke management systems. Section 15300 Fire Protection System 35. Subsection 1.01 B The obligation of the fire protection contractor for "design" of the fire protection system is limited to the necessary details to comply with the Life Safety Report, Administrative Modifications, the intent of the permit drawings submitted herein, and compliance with NFPA 13, 14, 24 and Town of Vail adopted codes and standards. 36. Pressure reducing valves are required on fire protection supplies per ERWSD standards. 37. Minimum qualifications of the fire protection subcontractor shall be not less than a NICET II for installation and NICET III or IV for any field modifications, interpretations, or alterations. All changes that affect system performance must be submitted to BCER and VFES for review. All changes in materials or configuration of controls, valves, supervisory switches, and essential components shall be submitted for review. 38. Subsection 1.04 J. The de-rate formula is not applicable for this project. A 10% hydraulic deduction is required per NFPA and Division of Fire Safety. 39. Subsection 1.05 C shall be installed between 30 and 45 degrees off plumb away for the adjacent wall. 40. Additional information is required before approval of PRV's is allowed on standpipe risers. WARNING 41. Subsection 1.06 B Installation of any component of the fire protection system without a permit shall constitute a misdemeanor violation of the Town of Vail Municipal Code and is subject to strict enforcement, including but not limited suspension of the contractors registration, prosecution under applicable law by issuance of a Summons to Appear in Municipal Court and filing of a formal complaint to the Division of Fire Safety in support of revocation of the contractor's State registration. A Stop Work shall be issued upon finding of such a violation. 42. Subsection 1.06 B 2 Plans shall be submitted on RCP's at ¼ inch scale. 43. Subsection 106. G and K Submit an electronic copy of as-built (to date) plans to the Fire Department two weeks prior to the first TCO inspection. An updated electronic copy of the plans shall be provided as each significant portion of the building is TCO'd. A final copy shall be provided within 30 days of the final inspection. 44. Subsection 106 L. Coordination of the Fire Protection System shall be provided by the Fire Protection Engineer of Record prior to resubmittal. Coordination shall be made with floor plans, structural plans, commercial kitchens, all hazard areas (refrigeration, fuel storage, etc..), HVAC, elevators, trash chutes and related elements. Partial plans will not be accepted. 45. Renumber the second subsection titled "106". Solaris Specification Manuals Page 5 46. Subsection 2.04 F Access hatches shall be sized to provide ready access to emergency use and repair and maintenance. Access shall not require special knowledge or key. All indicating valves and gages shall be visible from the floor. 47. Subsection 2.07 10 Alarm pressure switch shall activate within 12 seconds of activation of the dry valve. Water shall reach the most remote inspectors test within 90 seconds of activation of the dry valve. Flow switches shall activate between 30 and ninety seconds from opening of the inspector's test. 48. Subsection 2.11 FDC The center of the inlet shall be located 36 inches above finished grade. Landscaping and other obstructions shall not impinge upon access to the FDC or obstruct supply hoses. Parallel connections shall have a minimum of six feet centerline. Wye connections shall have not less than 7 feet on each side. Section 15420 Natural Gas System 49. Natural gas distribution. - This section must be coordinated with Section 02553. Resubmit with 02553 "specific" specifications in compliance with NFPA, Xcel, and IMC standards. Section 15451 Above Ground Fuel Storage 50. Above Ground Fuel Storage - A separate permit for Above Fuel Storage under the International Fire Code. 51. Subsection 2.4 is not complete as to specifications. Re-submittal is required with detailed plans and "specific" specifications. 52. A Hazardous Materials Management Plan must be submitted and approval received prior to starting any work on the fuel storage system. 53. Subsection 2.7 A Monitoring of fuel tank levels must be specified as to means, location and method. Provide monitoring in the Fire Command Center. 54. Subsection 2.7 G Provide overfill protection at the exterior fill cap. 55. Subsection 2.10 k is not complete as to specifications. Re-submittal is required with detailed plans and "specific" specifications 56. Subsection 2.12 B Coordinate with Fire Protection Engineer of Record for sprinkler density and detection. 57. Subsec tion 2.13 D 3 Coordinate with Fire Protection Engineer of Record for sprinkler density and detection. All alarms must be coordinated under Section 16721. Section 15785 Carbon Monoxide System 58. Carbon Monoxide Detection System - Coordinate the CO detection and alarms with the Fire Protection Engineer of Record. 59. Provide a specific plan for management response to CO alarms and coordinate with the Building Management System. Section 15800 HVAC 60. Coordinate with Fire Protection Engineer of Record. 61. Furnish specific detail on commercial kitchen exhaust system, makeup air, fire protection, grease extraction, cleanouts, fans, kitchen layout, equipment, and refrigeration. 62. Provide specifications for compliance with NFPA 96. Solaris Specification Manuals Page 6 Section 15860 Fans 63. Provide labels for electrical disconnects that correspond with the fan number and duct detectors (where applicable). Sectio n 15900 Building Management System 64. Coordinate systems with Fire Protection Engineer of Record. 65. Building management must provide for review an Emergency Plan. Such plan should be submitted well in advance for review and modification. An approved plan must be in place 30 days prior to the first TCO. A coordination meeting between building management and the Fire Department is required within 30 days of the first TCO. Section 15985 Automatic Control Sequences - Smoke Control 66. Stairwell and elevator pressurization must be coordinated with Building Management Systems, fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems, and elevator control systems. 67. A smoke management "package" should be assembled for review including but limited to all components and systems and interface components that are directly related to the smoke control /smoke management system. 68. The package should include smoke control duct work, noting portions that are scheduled to be covered up. A special inspection and testing protocol shall be provided. Include a proposal for special inspectors for review. 69. All fans, control elements, electrical power, sensors, dampers, diffusers, and related elements should be reflected in the package. 70. The plans must include an operational sequence. 71. The smoke control / pressurization system should be reflected on both floor plans and a separate graphic representation of the riser for each system. 72. An electronic version shall be provided to the Fire Department once approved. 73. A draft copy of the smoke pressurization / control graphic for the Fire Command Room shall be provided for review. Section 15990 Mechanical Systems Balancing 74. HVAC systems shall be operational and balanced prior to initial testing of smoke control / smoke pressurization systems and the commercial kitchen hood system. 75. Building heat and cooling systems shall be operable prior to HVAC system balancing. 76. Doors, ceilings, walls, and separations common to the air zone for each system shall be in place prior to testing. Section 16020 Equipment Connections and Coordination 77. A written list and schedule of systems and components on the emergency power grid shall be provided on floor plans. 78. An electronic copy shall be provided to the Fire Department. Section 16200 Emergency Generator 79. A generator status board shall be provided in the Fire Command Center. Solaris Specification Manuals Page 7 Section 16680 Grounding System 80. Grounding to fire water mains and fire sprinkler piping is prohibited by NFPA 13. Section 16721 Fire Alarm System 81. Subsection 1.3 A 3. CO sounder connected to the fire alarm must be listed and labeled for such use. 82. Subsection 1.3 B. 15 Specify Central Station and provide alarm communication plan for review. 83. Subsection 1.4 F Phased occupancy will require substantial completion of base fire alarm system. No TCO will be granted and a Final Inspection of the Fire Alarm for TCO will not be conducted unless the system is found to be reasonably usable and free from excessive faults, troubles, grounds and other elements that interfere with normal operation. 84. Subsection 1.5 L and 2.5 Submit for review a list of zone names, addresses and nomenclature prior to programming. 85. Subsection 2.17 A Enclosure boxes are required for all fire alarm devices and components not in conduit. 86. Subsection 2.17 H. Disclose wiring not intended for installation in conduit. MC cable is strongly discouraged and is limited to conditions where conduit is not possible. 87. Subsection 3.1 Ambient conditions shall be suitable for inspection pursuant to IFC and IBC code requirements. Final inspections require the area under consideration be substantially complete and free from contaminants that would reasonably cause a false alarm. Detector shipping covers are not considered suitable for prevention from contamination from dust, paint, etc.. This list is reflective of the review conducted on this set of submittals only and is not intended to be an exhaustive review or commentary on the contents. Many sections are not specific noting multiple options still pending. Review of floor plans shall be submitted under separate cover. Michael McGee Deputy Chief Vail Fire & Emergency Services 970 479-2135