1611 EVERETT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

<:o; r-• ; '.A1tRF�D . ':.w r . .v ��f� �`�vt r. Allen R. Hemmat July 10, 1992 Page ltao of Three Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code addresses building exiting in general and provides specific requirements for areas of assembly. A provision of this chapter requires all areas of a building to be considered occupied when calculating exit requirements. This building needs to comply with several requirements in the chapter in order to be used as proposed. The requirements for number of exits (3303a) based on the occupant load of each room and floor, the total width of exits (3303b) , the arrangement of exits (3303c) , the distance to exits (3303d) and the provisions for exiting through adjoining rooms (3303e) must be met. The basis for placing revised exit requirements on the building prior to altering t_ie use. is the Uniform Fire Code, Articles 1 and 2. 3. Fire Alarm Syster.,: The installation of a fire alarm system is required by Articic 14 of the Uniform Fire Code. • 4. Standnines: Suildings of four or more stories require a standpipe. In order to determine the exact configuration of the building, drawings need to be provided, including elevations and exterior grades. The definition of stories that will govern is provided in Section 420 of the Uniform Building Code. 5. Twe of Construction: This issue relates the fire resistive properties of a building, the size of the building, and the use of a building. Limitations have been established based upon these criteria. � •• As there are several issues requiring plans and details in addition to familiarity with the related codes (itews 2, 4 & S) , we strongly suggest that you secure professional assistance for the project. Item number one may be appealed by submitting a written request to this office. The request will be presented to the sprinkler ordinance task force for review and a decision. Items number two, three and four may be appealed by submitting a written request to this office, which will be heard by the City's Appeal Board as set forth in the City Code (16.64) .