Fire Review

Review No:1

Date:                          November 26, 2024

To:                              John & Gillian Montgomery, Owners

Address:                1275 Glen Eyrie Ave.  San Jose  CA  95125

Applicant:             Robin McCarthy, Architect, Arch Studio, Inc.

Address:                1155 Meridian Ave., Ste 210  San Jose CA 95125

From:                         Carol Wallace, Plans Examiner

Project Address:      106 Beachgate Way  Aptos  CA  95003

Subject:                     Demo Existing SFD & Construct New 2-Story SFD & Detached Garage

APN:                          038-213-12

Permit:                    APP-241060 / 738000207

 

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 andRESUBMIT plans, VIA COUNTY, with an annotated copy of this letter.

 

CORRECT on the plans, sheet GN-1, Fire Department Requirements:

 

·        Note #1 – correct the code cycle from the 2019 to the 2022 code cycle andCentral Fire

District amendments.

·        Note #2– correct the authority having jurisdiction from the San Jose Fire Department to the Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County.

·        Note #6– correct the required distance from the parcel from 250 feet to 400 feet from the hydrant to the furthest part of the proposed structure, for a sprinklered dwelling.

·        Note #10– correct fire access requirement from 200 feet to 150 feet from the public road to the furthest part of the proposed dwelling. 

 

SHOW on the plan, 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 Soquel Creek Water District.

 

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

 

NOTE on the plan that job copies of the approved plans shall be on site for all inspections.

 

Should you have any questions regarding the plan check comments, please email me atcarolw@csgengr.com. All other inquires may be directed to Central Fire Districts Community Risk Reduction Division 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 agree 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:    04/12/2025           

Owner: John & Gillian Montgomery

Mailing Address:  106 Beachgate Way, Aptos, CA

Applicant: Robin McCarthy

From:   Central Fire District of Santa Cruz County

                               

Project Address: 106 Beachgate Way, Aptos

Subject: Montgomery Residence-SFD

APN: 038-213-12

Permit/Eplan: APP-241060/738-000-207

         

 

Based upon review of the plans submitted, District requirements have been met, and plans are approved for this permit.

 

The amount due for this particular plan review is $1,196.74. $75.00 late fee may be added to your plan check fees if payment is not received within 30 days of the date on the corresponding invoice.

 

To pay online, please visit our District website at centralfiresc.org  “Make a Payment” (APN is required).

Otherwise, check payment shall be made payable to Central Fire District and either dropped off or mailed to the address below.

 

Community Risk Reduction

930 17th Avenue  Santa Cruz,  CA  95062

 

 

Fire District fees must be paid, and a receipt for District fees must be presented to the ?County Planning Department before Building Permit issuance.

 

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/or Assessors’ Parcel Number (APN). A minimum of 48 hours’ notice to the Fire District is required prior to inspection. The job copies of the building and fire system plans/permits must be on-site during inspection.

 

 

Should you have any questions regarding the plan check comments, please email me at sconti@interwestgrp.com.  All other inquiries may be directed to Central Fire Districts Community Risk Reduction Division at (831) 685-6698.

 

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 reviewing agency.