Another Question re: USFS Fire Suppression System

[cda]

Well, then their designer and the plan checker are wrong. Just another wrinkle in this convoluted project. Thanks.......Sue

thank you I thought I was the crazy one for asking the same question over and over

 

[north star]

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Sue,

From the "get go", ...this project has been designated as a "B", ...by you anyway!

[ see the links ---->: http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/commercial-building-codes/7235-building-classification-question.html ,

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http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/commercial-building-codes/7430-commercial-plans-metal-building-usfs-usda.html , ]

What changed to now say it is an "A-3/B" ?

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[Alias]

= =Sue,

From the "get go", ...this project has been designated as a "B", ...by you anyway!

[ see the links ---->: http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/commercial-building-codes/7235-building-classification-question.html ,

&

http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/commercial-building-codes/7430-commercial-plans-metal-building-usfs-usda.html , ]

What changed to now say it is an "A-3/B" ?

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Their TI plans. And I still don't have all the info to write the final permits............waiting on cost for the fire alarm system now. No information on signage either other than 'we're just gonna move the old one'.

If I'm wrong, let me know.

Sue

 

[lunatick]

Okay, here we go. Sprinkler system has been added for the new USFS 24,684 sq. ft. building in lieu of other fire protection provisions.

Current approved plans contain drawings for a fire alarm system. I want to be ready if the project manager wants to delete something so my questions are:

1) With the addition of sprinklers, is the alarm system required (strobes, riser, etc.) or are sprinklers sufficient?

2) Is only a riser acceptable with sprinklers?

3) Can the fire alarm system be removed with the installation of sprinklers?

And finally, how do you calculate fees?

TIA,

Sue

Who owns the building/property? Federal or other party?

My understanding is with Federally owned property/projects State laws do not apply. Which means codes, fees, etc. That stated the GSA or the branch will establish the standards by which the project is to be built. Typically, for political reasons, will abide by the local requirements, but technically they do not have to.

 

[cda]

Who owns the building/property? Federal or other party?My understanding is with Federally owned property/projects State laws do not apply. Which means codes, fees, etc. That stated the GSA or the branch will establish the standards by which the project is to be built. Typically, for political reasons, will abide by the local requirements, but technically they do not have to.

Originally Posted by cda

usfs as in Federales?????

is this on federal property or are will they be leasing a building owned privately???????

and the answer is:::

Lease back, privately owned.

Sue