Fire Review

Review No:1

Date:              March 18, 2021

To:                   John & Raquel Voris   

Applicant:   Cove Britton – Matson Britton Architects

Address:      728 North Branciforte  Santa Cruz  CA  95062

From:              Carol Wallace,  Plans Examiner

Subject:         Demo existing SFD & Construct new SFD

Address:        761 Las Olas Dr.  Aptos  CA  95003

APN:               038-461-15     

Permit:       B-211579    

 

We have reviewed plans for the above subject project and unfortunately, THE PLANS HAVE BEEN DENIED.

 

Please have the DESIGNER add appropriate NOTES and DETAILS showing this information and RESUBMIT plans, VIA COUNTY, with an annotated copy of this letter.

 

CORRECT on plans, sheet A0.1, fire protection notes #7.  Correct maximum fire hydrant distance is 600 feet for sprinklered dwellings and the fire flow requirement for residential structures is 1000 GPM.

 

The FIRE FLOW requirement for the subject property is 1000 gallons per minute for 120 minutes.  NOTE on the plans the REQUIRED and AVAILABLE FIRE FLOW.  The AVAILABLE FIRE FLOW information can be obtained from the water company.

 

CORRECT on plans, sheet Mo.1, fire notes #5, the Fire Prevention Officer’s Standard to FPO-005 – Sprinkler guideline for one & two family dwellings on public water.  FPO-0006 if for private water systems.

 

SHOW on the plans a public fire hydrant, type and location, meeting the minimum required fire flow for the building, within 600 feet of any portion of the building if the building is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system.

 

NOTE on the plans that fire sprinkler are a deferred submittal and that the designer/installer shall submit two (2) sets of plans, calculations, and cut sheets for the underground and overhead residential automatic sprinkler system to this agency for approval.  Installation shall follow our guide sheet.  Cut sheets shall include, but not limited to piping, valves, gauges, and sprinkler heads.

 

SHOW the location of the SA/CO detector outside the bedroom on the first level.

 

NOTE on the plans that a 30-foot clearance will be maintained with non-combustible vegetation around all structures.

 

If you should have any questions regarding the plan check comments, please email me at carolw@csgengr.com. All other questions, e.g. status, time frame, fee, etc. may be directed to the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator at (831)316-3467.

 

CC:  File & County                                                  

 

As a condition of submittal of these plans, the submitter, designer and installer certify that these plans and details comply with applicable Specifications, Standards, Codes and Ordinances, agree that they are solely responsible for compliance with applicable Specifications, Standards, Codes and Ordinances, and further agree to correct any deficiencies noted by this review, subsequent review, inspection or other source.  Further, the submitter, designer, and installer agrees to hold harmless from any and all alleged claims to have arisen from any compliance deficiencies, without prejudice, the reviewer and the District.

Review No:2

Date:              July 26, 2021

To:                   John & Raquel Voris   

Applicant:   Cove Britton – Matson Britton Architects

Address:      728 North Branciforte  Santa Cruz  CA  95062

From:              Carol Wallace,  Plans Examiner

Subject:         Demo existing SFD & Construct new SFD

Address:        761 Las Olas Dr.  Aptos  CA  95003

APN:               038-461-15     

Permit:       B-211579    

                       

 

Based upon a review of the plans submitted, District requirements appear to have been met, and

PLANS ARE APPROVED FOR PERMIT.

 

The job copies of the building and fire system plans and permits must be on-site during inspection.

 

Upon completion of the above listed requirements please call the Community Risk Reduction Division to set up an appointment for an inspection. You will be asked for an address and Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN).  A MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS NOTICE to the Fire District is required prior to inspection.

 

Submit a check in the amount of $1010.18 for this particular plan check, made payable to Central Fire District.

 

Mail to:  Community Risk Reduction

                6934 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

 

Fire District fees must be paid and a receipt for District fees must be presented to the County Planning Department before Building Permit issuance. A $75.00 late fee may be added to your plan check fees if payment is not received within 30 days of the date of this letter.

 

If you should have any questions regarding the plan check comments, please email me at carolw@csgengr.com. All other questions, e.g. status, time frame, fee, etc. may be directed to the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator at (831) 685-6698.

 

CC:  File

As a condition of submittal of these plans, the submitter, designer and installer certify that these plans and details comply with applicable Specifications, Standards, Codes and Ordinances, agree that they are solely responsible for compliance with applicable Specifications, Standards, Codes and Ordinances, and further agree to correct any deficiencies noted by this review, subsequent review, inspection or other source.  Further, the submitter, designer, and installer agrees to hold harmless from any and all alleged claims to have arisen from any compliance deficiencies, without prejudice, the reviewer and the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County.