Interior finishes are reviewed to ensure that buildings are being constructed to a high degree of fire and life safety for the public.
No. Fire Code Compliance Item
I-000 All Corrections shall be clouded and delta numbered. For corrections or revisions to whole plan sheets, you need only cloud the sheet number and provide the delta identification number. Please include a separate itemized response letter, which is numbered to correspond to each of the below noted items. This letter must clearly address how each issue has been corrected or resolved. The response letter shall be typewritten on letterhead noting the project name and the permit application number. NOTE; Failure to provide this letter may result in review delays or the rejection of the resubmittal.
I-001 Provide a Life Safety egress plan to include the following components; 1) Provide the travel distance measurements, using the actual travel distance, not the code required maximum travel distance, and the route to be taken from the most remote area of the tenant space to the exits. 2) All obstructions within the egress path must be shown to include cubes, office furniture, equipment, and display shelving. 3) For the purpose of calculating the design occupant load for the area being renovated, constructed or otherwise being altered please note the square footage of the individual rooms or areas on the Life Safety Plan. 4) Along with the square footage required in #3 above. Provide the occupant load factor, based on Table 7.3.1.2 of the LSC 2018 Ed, for the individual rooms or areas in question. 5) Calculate the designed occupant load for each room or area and note the total occupant load for the project. NOTE; You may exclude any restrooms or dedicated hallways or corridors from the designed occupant load.
I-002 APPLICABLE CODES; These code references shall be placed on the cover sheet 0f your drawings. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (LSC), 2012 Ed; Rules and Regulations of the State Minimum Fire Safety Standards, Chap 120-3-3, 2012 Ed.; Georgia Accessibility Code, 120-3-20A, 2010 Ed.; International Fire Code (IFC), 2012 Ed
I-003 This review does not include any comments or concerns that may be generated by a plan review conducted by the City of Johns Creek Building Division. You may receive separate comments from the Building Division, which will be independent of this review. Prior to resubmitting to the City of Johns Creek Fire Department please make sure to incorporate any corrections that may be required by the Building Division plan review
I-004 The following shall be placed on the cover sheet of the submitted drawings; Occupancy type per the NFPA 101 LSC 2018 Ed_____; Type of construction per the IBC; 2018 Ed_____; Fire sprinklered per LSC and NFPA 13; 2019 Ed_____; Fire alarm per LSC and NFPA 72; 2019 Ed_____; Construction area square footage_____; Number of stories of the building_____; Calculated occupant load per NFPA 101 LSC; 2018 Ed_____ .
I-005 The submitted plans have been reviewed for code compliance and appears to meet code requirements at this time. Final approval of the project is subject to final field inspections. This project has been approved for Fire Marshal's Office permitting, however, you are still responsible to address any other comments that you may have received from the city building inspections division. You will be notified when your permit is ready for pick up.
I-006 The attached comments are for the contractors information. A copy of the comments will be attached to the job copy of the plans and shall remain attached until the final inspection is completed.
I-008 Contact the City of Johns Creek Permits Department at 678-512-3330 to schedule your 50%, 80% and 100% inspection.
I-109 Any changes, deletions or additions to the project approved stamped drawings shall be submitted to the City of Johns Creek Fire Department, for review and approval, prior to making the changes, deletions or additions on the job site. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-010 The suite number/letter shall be displayed on all exterior doors, to include any rear doors, of the tenant space. The numbers/letters shall be a minimum of 3" in height on a contrasting color to the background. IFC 2018 Ed.; Chap. 4; Sect 408.11.2. Autority Having Jurisdiction
I-012 This project does not come under the jurisdiction of the City of Johns Creek Fire Marshal's Office.
I-014 Permit Fees are payable at the time of final plans approval
I-016 Provide the numerical address for this building. The address is available from the City of Johns Creek GIS Mapping Division 678-512-3287
I-018 The address shall be visible from the street. The building address shall be a minimum of 6" characters on contrasting background. City of Johns Creek Development Regulations. Chap. 7, Sect. 7.3.8; IFC 2018 Ed; Chap 5, Sect. 505.1
I-020 Provide the suite number/letter for this tenant space. IFC 2018 Ed.Chap. 4, Sect. 408.11.2
I-022 Effective 3/15/2012 the Georgia State Fire Marshals Office has adopted the 2010 ADA Guidelines as the Georgia Accessibility Code Sect. 120-3-20A. In the future please refer to this document to assist in your plan submittals
I-024 If tenant walls_____, Restrooms_____, HVAC_____, or electrical are shown on the shell only drawing plans interior finish permits shall be required
I-026 When dividing tenant spaces from one space into two or more spaces, separate plans shall be submitted for each newly created tenant space.
I-027 Tenant spaces identified as "White Box" or "Spec Space" are not designed for occupancy. A separate set of stamped plans shall be submitted when a business name and type of occupancy has been identified for that space. No occupancy is allowed until the new set of plans have been submitted and approved by Johns Creek with a new permit number to establish a certificate of Occupancy for that space.
I-028 Supply this office with a fixture plan of shelving, racking, conveyor systems, machinery location and cubicle arrangement. Show both plan and elevation views. Additional exit and emergency lighting may be required.
I-030 Your plan submittal is missing the following drawing(s). Architectural_____: Structural_____: Mechanical_____: Plumbing_____: Electrical_____: Disabled Accessibility_____:. Additional plan review comments will be issued upon receipt of these drawings.
I-032 Operating features shall be provided for this occupancy based on the occupancy type. NFPA 101 LSC; 2018 Ed.
I-033 Plans for this project bearing the seal and signature of a Georgia Registered Architect or Engineer are required for final plan review. City of Johns Creek Code of Ordinances 105-52(b)(3)
I-034 Per the agreement between the Georgia State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) the following items are enforced by the SFMO. 1) Occupancy Classification (NFPA 101 LSC; Chap.6; 2018 Ed.); 2) Means of Egress (NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; 2018 Ed. ); 3) Interior Finish (NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 10; 2018 Ed.); 4) Vertical Openings (NFPA 101 LSC; 2018 Ed.); 5) Sprinkler Systems, minimum construction standards per NFPA 101 LSC; 2018 Ed.); Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 101 LSC, 2018 Ed.); 6) Smoke Alarms and Smoke Detection Systems ( State Statute and NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 9, Sect. 9.6; 2018 Ed.); 7) Cooking Equipment NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 9, sect 9.2.3; 2018 Ed. and NFPA 96; 2017 Ed.); Liquid Petroleum Gas (Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire commissioner; 120-3-016); Compressed Natural Gas (Rules and Regulations of the Fire Safety commissioner; 120-3-14)
LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
I-100 The common path of travel measurements shall meet the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project. NFPA 101 LSC; Annex A; Table A-7-6; 2018 Ed.
I-102 The capacity of the means of egress shall meet the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project and shall be based on the calculated occupant load for that occupancy type. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.1.2. 2018 Ed.
I-104 Door openings in the means of egress shall be not less than 32 inches in clear width. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7 Sect. 7.2.1.2.3.2; 2018 Ed. and Georgia Accessibility Code,; 120-3-20A; Chap.4; Sect. 404.2.2; 2010 Ed.
I-106 The elevation of the floor surfaces on both sides of a door shall not vary by more than 1/2 inch. The elevation shall be maintained for a distance not less than the width of the widest leaf. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.1.3; 2018 Ed.
I-108 Door swing and force to open shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap 7; Sect. 7.2.1.4; 2018 Ed.; Georgia accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap.4; Sect 404.2.9; 2010 Ed.
I-110 The forces required to fully open any door manually in the means of egress shall not exceed 15lbf to release the latch, 30lbf to start the door in motion, and 15 lb. to open the door to the required width. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; sect. 7.2.1.4.5; 2018 Ed.
I-112 Locks, latches, and alarm devices, on doors in the means of egress shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7 Sect. 7.2.1.5; 2018 Ed. Georgia Accessibility Code; 120-3-20A; Chap. 4; Sect. 404.2.7; 2010 Ed.
I-114 Panic hardware and fire exit hardware shall be provided on all exit doors as required by the occupancy chapter for the particular project being constructed. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.1.7; 2018 Ed.
I-116 Powered door leaf operation shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect 7.2.1.9; 2018 Ed.; Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 4; Sect. 404.3; 2010 Ed.
I-118 Stairs used as a component in the means of egress shall conform to the general requirements of Sect. 7.1 and to the special requirements of Sect. 7.2.2 unless otherwise specified in Sect. 7.2.2.1.2. Stair construction shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap.7; Sect. 7.2.2.2 thru 7.2.2.3.6.6.; 2018 Ed.; Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 5; Sect. 504. 1 thru Sect 504.5; 2010 Ed.
I-120 Guards in accordance with 7.2.2.4 shall be provided at the open sides of means of egress that exceed 30 in. above the floor or the finished ground level below. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect; 7.1.8. 2018 Ed.
I-119 Guards required above shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.2.4.5.1 thru 7.2.2.4.5.3; 2018 Ed.
I-122 Stairs and ramps shall have handrails on both sides, unless otherwise permitted in 7.2.2.4.1.5 or 7.2.2.4.1.6.. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap.7; Sect. 7.2.2.4.1; 2018 Ed. And the Georgia Accessibility Code; 120-3-20A; Chap. 5; Sect. 505.1 thru 505.10.3; 2010 Ed.
I-124 Handrail design and construction shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.2.4.4.1 thru 7.2.2.4.4.11; 2018 Ed.
I-126 New enclosed stairs serving three or more stories and existing enclosed stairs serving five or more stories shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.2.5.4.1(A) thru 7.2.2.5.4.1(M); 2018 Ed
I-128 Outside stairs shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect 7.2.2.6.1 thru 7.2.2.6.6; 2018 Ed.
I-130 Every ramp used as a component in a means of egress shall conform to the general requirements of Sect. 1 and the special requirements of Sect. 7.2.5.2 thru 7.2.5.6.2; 2018 Ed.
I-132 Area of refuge and rescue assistance for non-sprinklered accessible buildings shall be provided per the requirements of the NFPA 101 LSC; Chap 7; Sect. 7.2.12; 2018 Ed.; Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 2; Sect. 216.4.2; 2010 Ed.
I-134 Elevators and escalators shall meet the requirements of ANSI/ASMEA17.1; NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.13 and Chap. 9; Sect. 9.4; 2012 Ed.; and Georgia Accessibility Code 120.3.20A; Chap. 4; Sect. 407 and Chap. 8; Sect. 810.9; 2010 Ed.
I-136 The required number of means of egress shall be based on the calculated occupant load of the project. 1 to 49 occupants, a minimum of 1; 50 to 499 occupants, a minimum of 2; 500 to 1000 occupants, a minimum of 3; more than 1000 occupants, a minimum of 4; NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.4; 2018 Ed.
I-138 The arrangement and remoteness of the means of egress shall meet the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.5.1.1 and Sect. 7.5.1.3; 2018 Ed.
I-140 Access to exits shall not be through kitchens, restrooms, workrooms, closets or storerooms, or other spaces or areas subject to locking. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.5.2.1; 2018 Ed.
I-142 Travel distance to the means of egress shall meet the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.6.1; and annex A; A-7-6-1; 2018 Ed.
I-144 Dead end limit measurements shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate occupancy chapter of the NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. Table A7; Sect. A7.6.1; 2018 Ed.
I-146 Emergency lighting and emergency exit signs shall comply with the requirements of. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.9; 2018 Ed. And the Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-148 All emergency lighting and/or emergency exit signs shall provide and easily accessible test switch/button. Any lens cover that blocks or restricts access to the testing switch shall be modified, or redesigned, to provide clear unobstructed access for future inspections.
I-149 Means of egress, including the exit discharge, shall be illuminated at all times the building space served by the means of egress is occupied. IBC 10006.1; 2018Ed.
I-150 Exit signage and Emergency lighting, will be evaluated for location and required lighting intensity at final inspection. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-152 Fire barriers shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 8; Sect 8.3.1; 2018 Ed. And shall be of _____hour rated construction
I-154 Exit access through store rooms shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 36 and 37; Sect. 36.2.5.10 and 37.2.5.10; 2018 Ed.
I-156 All fire/smoke barriers or walls shall be effectively and permanently identified, with signs or stenciling, above a decorative ceiling and/or in concealed spaces with letters a minimum of 2 inches high on a contrasting background spaced a maximum of 12 feet on center with a minimum of one per wall or barrier. The hourly rating shall be included on all rated barriers or walls. Suggested wording "_____hour fire and smoke barrier-protect all openings". NFPA 101 LSC. Chap. 8; Sect. 8.3.1.4; 2018 Ed. as amended by OCGA Title 25 Sect. 120-3-3
I-158 Penetrations into or through either vertical or horizontal fire rated barriers shall be protected by a system listed by a recognized testing agency. Provide a detail and listing number per the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap 8; Sect, 8.3.5 thru 8.3.5.6.3; 2018 Ed.
I-160 Vertical openings shall be enclosed per the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 8; Sect 8.6.1 thru 8.6.5; 2018 Ed.
I-162 Atriums shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 8; Sect. 8.6.7; 2018 Ed.
I-164 Mezzanines shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 8; Sect. 8.6.10.1 thru 8.6.10.3.2; 2018 ED.
I-166 Concealed spaces in new type lll, type lV or type V construction with materials having a flame spread rating greater than class A shall be protected per the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 8; Sect. 8.6.11.1 thru 8.6.11.5; 2018 Ed.
I-168 Unoccupied attic Space, of type III, IV, or V construction, shall be divided by draft stops into areas not to exceed 3,000 sq. ft. The draft stops shall be constructed of material as described in the International Building Code Chap. 7; Sect. 718.4.2 exception 3; 2018 Ed. They shall have a ceiling access panel a minimum of 22 in. x 36 in.. The access panel shall provide access to the primary attic entry space and a maximum of 1 space either side of the primary access space. Provide spring loaded , latching doors for entry into the secondary spaces. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-170 Smoke detectors shall be installed on the supply side, in return air systems, with a design capacity of 2000 cfm or more. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 9; Sect 9.2.1; 2018 Ed. and International Mechanical Code; Chap. 6; Sect. 606.2.1; 2018 Ed. As amended by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs
I-172 Details for all fire rated wall, floor ceiling, and ceiling assemblies shall be provided by a recognized testing agency, UL, FM, Etc. Details and assembly test number shall be attached to the drawings. Authority having jurisdiction
I-174 Elevator lobby protection shall be provided. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.4.2.1; 2018 Ed. as amended by OCGA Title 25; Sect. 120-3-3
I-176 Chutes and incinerators shall meet the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.5; 2018 ED.
I-178 Combustible interior finish products shall comply with the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 10; Sect. 10.2.2.1; 2018 Ed.
I-180 Elevated or spring type floor systems used in dance studios, dance clubs, gymnastic training centers or any other occupancy shall be reviewed and approved prior to installation. Any system installed after the Certificate of Occupancy is issued without prior approval is a violation of the adopted codes of the City of Johns Creek
I-184 Operating features shall be provided for this occupancy based on the occupancy type. NFPA 101 LSC; 2018 Ed.
DISABLED ACCESSIBILITY
I-200 All walks, corridors, aisles, skywalks, tunnels and other spaces that are part of an accessible route shall comply with the requirements of The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 4; Sect 401; 2010 Ed.
I-202 Objects protruding from walls, freestanding, overhead, overhanging objects and objects hanging from posts and pylons shall be installed per the requirements of The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 3: Sect. 307; 2010 Ed.
I-204 Thresholds at doorways shall be 1/2 in. high maximum. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 4; Sect 404.2.5; 2010 Ed.
I-206 Minimum maneuvering clearances on either side of a door shall comply with the requirements of The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 4; Sect 404.2.4 thru 404.2.6; 2010 Ed.
I-208 Door and gate closers shall be adjusted so that from an open position of 90 degrees, the time required to move the door to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds minimum. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 4; Sect. 404.2.8.1; 2010 Ed.
I-210 Where required by other Codes drinking fountains shall be provided. They shall be installed per The Georgia Accessibility Code; Chap. 3; Sect. 307; Chap 6; Sect. 602; 2010 Ed.
I-212 Where required water closets and toilet compartments are required to have a rear and side wall or partition. They shall be a minimum of 16" and a maximum of 18" from the required side wall or partition. The seat height shall be a minimum of 17" above the finished floor and a maximum of 19" above the finished floor. The flush lever shall be installed on the open side of the water closet . Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap.604.2 thru Sect. 604.8.3; 2010 Ed.
I-214 Grab bars shall be provided. Fixed sidewall grab bars shall be a minimum of 42" in length, a minimum of 12" from the rear wall and a minimum of 33" and a maximum of 36" above the finished floor. A vertical grab bar 18" minimum in length shall be mounted with the bottom of the grab bar mounted a minimum of 39" and a maximum of 41" above the finished floor and the center line a minimum of 39" and a maximum of 41" from the rear wall. Rear wall grab bars shall be a minimum of 36" in length and shall extend a minimum of 12" from the centerline of the commode to the nearest side wall and 24" on the transfer side. They shall be installed 33" to 36" above the finished floor. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap.6; Sect. 604.5.1 thru 604.5.2. 2010 Ed
!-215 A vertical grab bar, 18 in. minimum in length shall be provided. It shall be mounted a minimum of 39 in. and a maximum of 41 in. above the finished floor and the center line a minimum 39 in. and a maximum 41 in. from the rear wall. Georgia Accessibility Code120-3-20A; Chap. 6; Sect 604.5.1 thru 604.5.2; 2010 Ed
I-216 Wall hung urinals shall be mounted a maximum of 17" above the finished floor to the top of the lip. They shall be a minimum of 13 1/2" in depth measured from the outer face of the lip to the wall. Stall type are permitted to be used with no special installation requirements. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; 6; Sect. 605. 1 thru Sect. 605.4; 2010 Ed.
I-218 Lavatories and sinks shall be installed per the requirements of the Georgia Accessibility Code; Chap. 6 Sect. 606.1 thru 606.7
I-220 When mirrors are provided over a lavatory or counter they shall be installed a maximum of 40" above the finished floor to the bottom of the reflecting surface. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 6; Sect. 603.3; 2010 Ed.
I-222 Bathtubs shall be provided and installed per The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 6; Sect. 607.1 thru 607.8; 2010 Ed.
I-224 Showers shall be provided and installed per The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 6; Sect 608.1 thru 608.8; 2010 Ed.
I-226 Doors shall not swing into the clear floor space required for any fixture. The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 6; Sect. 603.2.2; 2010 Ed.
I-228 Detectable warnings shall be provided and installed per The Georgia Accessibility code 120-3-20A; Chap. 7; Sect. 705.1 thru Sect. 705.6 ; 2010 Ed.
I-230 Entrances, which are not accessible, shall have directional signage to the nearest accessible entrance. Georgia Accessibility Code 12-3-20A; Chap. 2; Sect. 216.6; 2010 Ed.
I-232 Signage shall be provided and installed per The Georgia Accessibility code 120-3-20A; chap. 7; Sect 703.1 thru703.9; 2010 Ed.
I-234 Assembly occupancies shall provide seating and viewing areas per The Georgia Accessibility Code; 120-3-20A; Chap. 8; Sect. 802.1 thru sect 802.10.4; 2010 Ed
I-236 Automated teller machines shall be installed per The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 7; sect. 707.1 thru 707.10; 2010 Ed.
I-238 Dressing and fitting rooms shall comply with The Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 8; Sect. 803.1 thru sect. 803 5; 2010 Ed.
I-240 The minimum size of a toilet room shall be 5' 9" x 7'. Authority having jurisdiction
I-242 Provide an accessible counter area a maximum of 36" in height above the finished floor, to the top of the counter, and a minimum 36 in. wide. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 3; Sect. 305 and Sect. 306; Chap. 9; Sect. 902.1 thru 902.3; 2010 Ed. To be provided at the point of sale desk. Provide elevations
I-244 Clearance around a water closet shall be 60 inches minimum measured perpendicular from side wall and 56 inches minimum measured perpendicular from rear wall. Georgia Accessibility Code, 120-3-20A; Chap. 6; Sect. 604.3.1 : 2010 Ed (Basically, 60 inches from side wall to side of sink is required to be clear)
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
I-300 Fire extinguishers shall be provided per the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project. IFC; Chap. 9; Sect. 906; 2018 Ed. as amended by OCGA Title 25; 120-3-3 Fire extinguishers shall be installed a maximum of 48" above the finished floor. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap 3; Sect. 308.2.1; 2010 Ed. Fire extinguishers will be evaluated for location and size at final inspection Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-302 A Class K, kitchen, fire extinguisher shall be within 30' of all cooking surfaces. IFC; Chap. 9; Sect. 906.1(2); 2018 Ed.
I-304 Fire extinguishers for fuel dispensing operation shall be within 75 ft. of all dispensers, pumps or storage tank fills. They shall be a minimum of 2A20BC._____are required. IFC; Chap. 23; Sect. 2305.5; 2018 Ed.
I-306 Fire extinguishers shall display a service tag installed by a technician certified by the State of Georgia. OCGA Title 25. Sect. 25-12-16 Fire Marshals Rules and Regulations
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD, DUCT AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS; Source Exhaust System
I-400 Cooking equipment used in processes producing smoke or grease laden vapors shall be equipped with an exhaust system that complies with all the equipment and performance requirements of this standard. NFPA 96; Chap. 4; Sect. 4.1.1. 2017 Ed.
I-402 Residential type cooking equipment may be protected by a listed self contained residential hood over each cooking surface, with the exhaust hood vented directly to the outside of the building . There shall be an automatic fire suppression system installed in each hood that shall automatically disconnect electric power to electric stoves or shut off the ga supply to gas fueled stoves NFPA 96; Chap. 1; Sect. 1.1.4(1), (2); 2017 Ed.
I-404 The installing contractor of an exhaust hood and grease removal system shall obtain the required permit from the City of Johns Creek Fire Marshals Office prior to the installation of the system. They shall provide 2 sets of scale drawings and specifications for the hood and duct systems, complying with the requirements of NFPA 96; 2017 Ed. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-406 The submitted exhaust hood plans appear to comply with code requirements at this time.
I-408 Automatic fire extinguishing equipment shall be provided for this project. NFPA 96; Chap. 10; 2017 Ed. The fire extinguishing equipment shall be installed per the following NFPA Standards; 12, 13, 17, 17A, and 750.
I-410 The installing contractor for the automatic fire suppression system shall obtain a permit from the City of Johns Creek Fire Marshals Office prior to any system installation. They shall provide 2 sets of plans, specifications and the required forms for the system. The forms are available on our website. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-411 Provide a certificate of installation/inspection at the time of final inspection. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-412 The submitted Fire Extinguishing system plans appear to comply with code requirements at this time.
I-414 Any commercial kitchen hood, duct, or fire suppression systems shown on these drawings is for reference only. Permitting of these plans does not constitute approval of the commercial kitchen hood, duct or fire extinguishing system. Separate permits are required for the installation of these systems. Authority Having jurisdiction
I-416 Provide a certificate of installation/inspection at the time of final inspection for the FM 200 fire suppression system.
I-417 Nail Salons shall provide a source capture exhaust system at each nail station capable of exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station. (IMC Section 403; Table 403.3)
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER AND STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
I-500 Provide an automatic fire sprinkler system, as required by another section of this CODE, for this project. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.7.1.1; 2018 Ed.
I-501 Provide access, from the exterior of the building, directly into the fire sprinkler riser room. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-502 The submitted fire sprinkler plans appear to comply with all code requirements at this time.
I-504 Provide a fire standpipe system as required by the occupancy chapter for this project. IBC; Chap. 9; Sect. 905; 2018 Ed.
I-506 Plans and specifications for automatic fire sprinkler and/or standpipe systems, with a copy of the designers certificate of competency and a copy of the flow test from the land development plans for the project, shall be submitted to The City of Johns Creek Fire Marshals Office for review and permitting. NFPA 13; Chap. 23; Sect. 23.1; 2019 edition
I-508 When adding or relocating a total of six (6) or more sprinkler heads plans shall be submitted to the Fire Marshals' Office, by the sprinkler contractor, for review NFPA 13; 2019 Ed.; Modification to Chap. 4; New Sect. 4.7; 2014 Georgia Amendments
I-510 Any fire sprinkler or standpipe system shown on these drawings is for reference only. Permitting of these plans does not constitute approval of the sprinkler or standpipe drawings. Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-512 Records shall be made for all inspections, tests, and maintenance of the fire sprinkler system and its components and shall be made available upon request. Provide an annual fire sprinkler test report at the time of final inspection. NFPA 25; Chap 4; Sect 4.3.1; 2017 Ed
I-523 Provide a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping and a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping at the time of final inspection. Both forms may be found in NFPA 13 on pages 119-120 and 245-246-247. NFPA 13; Chap 10; Sect 10.10 2019 Ed. and Chap. 25; Sect 25.1. 2017 Ed
I-514 Record shall be made for all inspections, tests, and maintenance of the fire standpipe system and its components and shall be made available upon request. Provide an annual fire standpipe test report at the time of final inspection
FIRE DETECTION AND SIGNALING SYSTEMS
I-600 Provide a fire alarm or smoke detection system as required by the occupancy chapter for this project. NFPA 101 LSC; Chap 9; Sect. 9.6.1; 2018 Ed.; Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 7; Sect. 702; 2010 Ed.
I-602 The submitted fire alarm plans appear to comply with all code requirements at this time
I-604 Plans and specifications for the modification/installation of an automatic or manual fire detection and/or signaling system shall be submitted to the Johns Creek Fire Marshals Office For review and permitting prior to modification/installation. The fire detection and/or signaling system shall be designed and installed by a low voltage electrical contractor or a fire alarm and smoke detection system contractor certified by the State of Georgia. IFC; Chap.1; Sect 104.7.2; 2012 Ed: NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect 7.2.1 thru 7.4.10; 2019 Ed
I-606 Audio and visual signaling devices shall comply with the requirements of the occupancy chapter for this project. Georgia Accessibility Code 120-3-20A; Chap. 7; Sect. 702.1; 2010 Ed.; NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code; 2019 Ed.
I-608 Provide a Verification of Compliant Installation at the time of final inspection. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.5.8. and Chap. 14; Sect. 14.6.1; 2019 Ed.
I-609 Provide a certificate of inspection and testing of the fire alarm/detection system at the time of final inspection. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.6.4 and Chap. 14; Sect 14.6.2 thru 14.6.4. 2019 Ed
I-612 Any fire detection or signaling systems shown on these drawings is for reference only. Permitting of these plans does not constitute approval of the fire detection or signaling system. Authority Having jurisdiction
I-614 Note: All monitored fire alarm systems shall be registered with the City of Johns Creek and an approved Knox Box shall be installed. Contact the Fire Marshals Office at 678-512-3363 for details before ordering the Knox Box.
HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS AND HIGH PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
I-700 Provide a commodity affidavit for all occupancies classed as storage. The affidavit shall be on company letterhead and identify all types of commodities to be stored. The method of storage shall be provided, i.e.. Pallets on the floor, shelves, racks and the height of the storage. DO NOT SUBMIT MSDS SHEETS. IFC; Chap. 4; Sect. 407.5 and Chap 50; Sect. 5001.2.2.1; 2018 Ed
I-701 Provide a storage racking plan for any storage area where racking is installed and combustible materials are stored over 12 ft. above the finished floor. Provide elevation views of the racks with storage height dimensions. 4' shall be added to the top shelf to determine the actual storage height The storage racking plan shall be reviewed and permitted prior to the installation of the racks. IFC; Chap. 1; Sect. 104.7.2; 2012 Ed.
I-702 Hazardous operations in new and existing Places of Assembly shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 12; Sect. 12.3.2.1 and Chap. 13 ; Sect. 13.3.2.1; 2018 Ed.
I-704 Flammable and combustible liquids protection shall be designed using the applicable NFPA Codes and Standards; IFC; Chap. 34 & 35; 2018 Ed. And OCGA Title 25; Fire Marshal Rules and regulations; Standards 120-3-11, 14, 16, and 17
I-706 Explosion protection shall be provided per the requirements of IFC; Chap. 9; Sect. 911; Chap. 2012; Sect. 2005.4; Chap. 27, Sect. 2704.6, 2705.2.1.2, 2705.2.2.3; Chap. 34; Sect. 3404.2.5, 3405.3.7.5.2, 3405.3.7.6.2, 3504.1.1, 3904.9.10, 4004.1.3, 4304.1.2, 4404.1.6; 2018 Ed
I-708 Special hazard occupancy provisions shall be provided per the requirements of the NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 8; Sect. 8.4; 2018 Ed.; IBC 2018 Ed.; IFC 2018 Ed.
I-710 Provide construction documents for the proposed storage of high piled combustible of commodities as specified by the IFC; Chap. 32; Sect. 3201.3; 2018 Ed.
I-712 Provide 1 1/2 in. fire hose connections as required by NFPA 13; 2019 Ed. And IFC; Chap 23; Sect. 2306.8; 2018 Ed.
I-714 Provide information on how the product will be stored. Buckets, cartons, containers, cans, carboys, boxes, drums, barrels. Are the pallets shrink wrapped? Authority Having Jurisdiction
I-716 Additional exit and/or emergency lighting may be required in the rack storage area to comply with the requirements of NFPA 101 LSC; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.9 and 7.10; 2018 Ed.