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15. Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed in all new residential construction in R-1,R-2, and R-3 <br /> occupancies.2015 IFC, Section 915,WA State Amendment 915.1. <br /> 16. Fire Suppression(Sprinkler) System-An approved automatic suppression system shall be provided as <br /> required by City Ordinance No. 3021-07,EMC,Chapter 16.76. <br /> Plans for any such system shall be submitted to the Engineering&Public Services Department for <br /> examination and approval. Such plans shall include plans for the underground mains that will supply the <br /> sprinkler system. <br /> The type of sprinkler to be installed will be determined by the Building Official. It may be an NFPA 13, <br /> NFPA 13R, or NFPA 13D system depending upon several factors. Sprinkler installation shall not <br /> begin without an approved and stamped set of plans from the Engineering&Public Services <br /> Department. The Fire Department will also review the plans and shall field inspect the installation <br /> based only on approved plans that must be on site. Changes to plans must be approved by both the <br /> Engineering&Public Services and Fire Departments. <br /> Aboveground sprinkler piping shall be hydrostatically tested as established in NFPA Standard 13. <br /> Underground piping shall be hydrostatically tested and flushed as established in NFPA Standard 24 for <br /> private fire mains. (Below-ground piping must be installed by Washington State Licensed <br /> Underground Sprinkler line certified "U" installers. For further information, contact the State <br /> Fire Marshal's Office at(360) 596-3900 or contact the Everett Fire Department at(425)257-8124.) <br /> All such tests shall be witnessed by a Fire Department inspector. Call(425)257-8124 or(425)257-8120 <br /> to make an appointment for inspection. <br /> Contractors'materials and test certificates shall be submitted to the Everett Fire Department prior to <br /> issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy. 2015 IFC,WA State Amendment 903.3.5.3,Page 111. Call <br /> (425)257-8124 for more information. <br /> 17. Sprinkler shutoff valves shall be provided on each floor in every building three or more stories high, <br /> including below-grade floors. <br /> 18. Standpipe systems shall comply with NFPA 14 2013 edition. Standpipe systems shall be installed <br /> throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet above the <br /> lowest level of the fire department vehicle access,or where the floor level of the lowest story is located <br /> more than 30 feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.Note: Combination system <br /> acceptable. Standpipes to terminate at top of stairwell before roof to prevent freezing. <br /> 19. The Snohomish County Emergency Radio System is employed by the City of Everett Fire Department <br /> emergency crews and operates at 800 MHz. Large metal-framed or metal and concrete buildings can <br /> weaken the signal so that communication and,therefore,firefighter safety is compromised. This <br /> structure must meet the requirements of EMC 16.03, Section 510,which specifically addresses required <br /> radio system performance standards in this structure. Your attention to this feature early in the <br /> planning stages will help avoid a costly,last-minute retroactive installation of radio signal <br /> amplification antennae and other equipment. For details, call the Everett Fire Department Plan <br /> Reviewer at(425)257-8124. <br /> 20. For fire safety in multi-family projects with community laundry facilities,the following is required: (If <br /> applicable) ���� <br /> 16-/0 <br /> Final MD A#17-006 <br />