902 N BROADWAY REFINED COFFEE 2023-02-06

• 5. The "Project Description" section on Sheet T-1.0 appears to provide a deferred submittal list that includes fire alarm and sprinkler systems. The drawings do not clearly indicate if the systems will be installed in the entire building or only the tenant space. The existing building is understood to not have either of these systems. The comments provided herein presume the systems will only be provided for the tenant space. The intended extent of installation for the systems should be stated. See IBC Section 107.2.1. REPLY;Since the new proposed project new seating is under 50 occupants and classified as B Occupancy, there will be no fire alarm and fire sprinkler system required. Fire Protection: 7. The proposed project involved an occupancy change from B to A-2. The project appears to involve providing fire alarm and sprinkler systems in the tenant space only. The project will require the construction of minimum two-hour fire barriers between the work area and the adjacent tenant spaces. The barriers must be continuous from the foundation to the roof sheathing. Wall details showing listed and tested fire-rated wall assemblies shall be provided in the construction drawings. See EMC Section 17.76.060 Exception 1, and IBC Section 707 and Table 707.3.10, and IBC Sections 703.2 and 721.1. 8. Continuing with the previous comment, the fire barriers will require rated fire penetration details for the walls and membranes. Details showing listed and tested fire-rated assemblies shall be provided in the construction drawings. See IBC Sections 707.7 and 714. REPLY:Since the new proposed project new seating is under 50 occupants and classified as B Occupancy, there will be no fire alarm, fire sprinkler system and two hour fire barriers required. Accessibility: 9. Floor Plan 1/A-2.0 shows multiple interior doors and doorways. All doors should have a minimum width for accessibility of 32 inches. The widths should be specified in the drawings. See IBC Section 107.2.1 and 1102.1, and ICC A117.1-09 Section 404.2.2. REPLY;All doors will be 36"doors with clearance of 32"for accessibility. 10. Floor Plan 1/A-4.0 shows the door for Restroom 103 opening towards the end of the 48- inch wide hall. The minimum hall width for this door to be accessible is 54 inches per ICC A117.1-09 Figure 404.2.3.2(d). The hall width or the door swing shall be revised. Note that if the door swing is reversed per Figure 404.2.3.2(f), the minimum hall width shall be 54 inches if a closer is provided. See IBC Section 1102.1. REPLY:Door is reversed, swing inward into the restroom. The hallway width is 60 inches. 3\ 5