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Bill Finley said that the Boys' and 6irls' Club would be wiliing to provide a <br />system of alarms that would be acceptable to the Fire Marshal. <br />The ciY.y has askeG for a one-hour occupancy separation. Subsequently, the north <br />and south separation walls in the attic area have been provided with two layers <br />of sheetrock. The rating of the separation walls on the lower floor is unknown <br />as the make up of the walls is undetermined. <br />Leonard Nash asked if the required number of exits have been provided. The reply <br />was affirmative. <br />Ben Newland asked if improvements in terms of an alarm system would satisfy the <br />Fire Department. Walt Cooper responded that with detectors, alarms, and an <br />extension of the alarm system into the furniture store to the south along with <br />battery back-up in the exit lights, he would feel confident that people would be <br />safe. <br />Mr. Cronin said that he wouid agree to that and that the average attendance was <br />180 persons with a high of 215. San Preston pointed out that this is a new <br />occupancy and, if successful, can expect to draw more than 300 persons as another <br />bingo operation in the area has done. <br />Stan Score asked if smoking is allowed during bingo games and was told that yes, <br />it is. <br />Leonard Nash asked if the exit doors are equipped with panic hardware and the <br />reply was yes. <br />John Bryant asked what exactly the Buildir.� Department is asking for and �oug <br />Budden's response follows: <br />An acceptable fire alarm system tie installe�. <br />2. The separation rating on the fire wall is undetermined but the <br />department would be willing to accept double layers of 5/9" gyp <br />board on one side. <br />3. The strucLural inte9rity of the attic area is of great concern as <br />the draft curtains impose a substantial load. The department would <br />request an engineer's report on the attic area. <br />4. A stop must be installed on the front exit door so that it swings <br />only in the dii�ection of exit travel. <br />5. Two pathway lights must be installed between the two large assembly <br />rooms. <br />Mr. Cronin mentioned that when their operation was located in Lynnwood the oniy <br />restrictions they had to deal with was an occupant load of less than 300 and <br />proper exiting had to be proviAed. He said that 90"., of all bingo games are held <br />in older buildings and the Boys' and Giris' Club use will be in one of the best <br />- 2 - <br />