Fire Review

Review No:1

Date:              July 30, 2021

To:                   Sigrid Van Bladel, Property Owner

Address:        1338 Masonic Ave.  San Francisco  CA  94117

Applicant:   Geoff Fleissner, Hogan Land Services

From:              Carol Wallace, Plans Examiner

Subject:         New Detached ADU

Address:        870 Old Farm Lane  Aptos  CA  95003

APN:               040-251-10     

Permit:       B-214189 / eplan 589336137  

 

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.

 

NOTE/CORRECT on the plans that these plans are in compliance with California Building and Fire Codes (2019) and ****Central Fire District amendments (Not Santa Cruz Co. Muni Code)

 

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

 

HYDRANT DISTANCE is measured as a fire apparatus would drive, not as the crow flies.  We also will not lay hose across two roads. 

 

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, or 400 feet if the building is not equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system. If the minimum fire flow is not available sprinklers shall be required when otherwise may not be and it may be required to provide private fire protection water storage with a private hydrant for fire department use.

 

Plans indicate the ADU will have fire sprinklers and following notes shall be included.

 

NOTE on the plans that the building shall be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system complying with the edition of NFPA 13D currently adopted in Chapter 35 of the California Building Code.

 

NOTE on the plans 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.

 

NOTE on plans that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms shall be required in all required locations in the primary dwelling.  If any devices are ten years old, or older, they shall be replaced like for like, i.e. If the existing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are battery only they may be replaced with new devices with a ten year battery.  If the existing house devices are 110V hardwired, interconnected with a battery backup these may be replaced with the same, but a ten year battery.

 

NOTE on the plans where address numbers will be posted and maintained on the primary dwelling.  Note on plans that address numbers shall be a minimum of FOUR (4) inches in height and of a color contrasting to their background.

 

CORRECT on plans, sheet G0.6, WUI note #2. Correct the code cycle to the 2019 and remove reference to Santa Rosa Fire Safe Requirements.

 

NOTE on the plans that the electric gate shall be equipped with the Central Fire District key entry system.

 

The designer of record shall wet stamp and sign the plans and documents as required by the California Business and Professions Code.

 

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 & 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 13, 2022

To:                  Sigrid Van Bladel, Owner

Address:        1338 Masonic Ave.  San Francisco  CA  94117

Applicant:   Geoff Fleissner, Hogan Land Services

From:             Carol Wallace, Plans Examiner

Subject:         Construction of a New ADU

Address:        870 Old Farm Lane  Aptos  CA  95003

APN:               040-251-10

Permit:        B-214189 / 589336137

 

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 $325.15 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.