Attachment IX GC109.pdf

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This document is a detailed technical specification for fire and smoke barrier descriptions for a VA construction project. The file, issued by the VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management, provides comprehensive guidelines for various fire barrier types, including 3-hour, 2-hour, 1-hour, and 1/2-hour fire and smoke barriers. It specifies precise requirements for wall construction, duct penetrations, wall penetrations, door specifications, and compliance with multiple fire safety codes including NFPA 101, NFPA 80, and IBC standards.

The technical specifications cover specific details for different barrier types, such as requirements for door frames, door labels, window restrictions, gap measurements, undercut limits, protective plate sizes, and door swing directions. The document is particularly focused on healthcare facility requirements, with extensive guidelines for patient rooms, suites, hazardous areas, and smoke compartments. It is part of a construction project related to fire and storage room doors, designed to ensure comprehensive fire safety and compartmentalization in VA healthcare facilities.

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3 HOUR FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER

PER UL DESIGN NO. U914 FOR LOAD BEARING OR UL DESIGN NO. U426*

THIS APPLIES TO CONSTRUCTION TYPE SEPARATION FROM TYPE 1B (222) PROTECTED TO

TYPE 1(000) UNPROTECTED.

WALL CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR OR

ROOF DECK ABOVE. (NFPA 101 18.4.4.7.1.1)

DUCTS: ALL DUCT PENETRATIONS THAT PASS THROUGH A SMOKE PARTITION

SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A SYSTEM OR MATERIAL THAT IS CAPABLE OF LIMITING THE

TRANSFER OF SMOKE. (NFPA 101 8.4.4.1)

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A FIRESTOP SYSTEM

OR DEVICE. (NFPA 101 8.3.4.2.1)

DOORS: ALL DOORS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. LABELED FRAMES (NFPA 80 6.3.1)

2. LABELED 3 HOUR DOOR (NFPA 80 4.3.3)

3. WINDOW NOT PERMITTED

4. POSITIVE LATCHING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.4)

5. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

6. COORDINATING DEVICES REQUIRED (NFPA 80 6.4.1.2)

7. MAXIMUM 1/8" GAP (NFPA 80 6.3.1.7)

8. MAXIMUM 3/4" UNDERCUT (NFPA 80 4.8.4.1)

9. MAXIMUM 16" PROTECTIVE PLATE (NFPA 80 6.4.5.1 thru .3)

10. SWING IN PRIMARY DIRECTION OF TRAVEL (NFPA 101 7.2.1.4.2)

2 HOUR FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER

PER UL 263 - DESIGN NO. U419

THIS APPLIES TO OCCUPANCY SEPARATION WALLS, THIS COMBINATION WALL IS WHERE A

PORTION OF THE 2-HOUR RATED WALL IS ALSO PART OF THE SMOKE BARRIER. WALL

CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO DECK ABOVE.

DUCTS: ALL DUCT PENETRATIONS ARE PROTECTED BY COMBINATION FIRE AND SMOKE

DAMPERS. SMOKE DAMPERS ARE NOT REQUIRED WHERE THE OPENING IS LIMITED TO A

SINGLE SMOKE COMPARTMENT AND THE DUCTS ARE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL. (IBC

717.5.5).

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A FIRESTOP SYSTEM OR

DEVICE. (NFPA 101 8.3.4.2.1)

DOORS: ALL DOORS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. LABELED FRAMES (NFPA 80 6.3.1)

2. LABELED 1 1/2 HOUR DOOR (NFPA 80 4.3.1)

3. MAXIMUM 100 SQ. IN. WINDOW (NFPA 80 4.4.5)

4. POSITIVE LATCHING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.4)

5. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

6. COORDINATING DEVICES REQUIRED (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

7. MAXIMUM 1/8" GAP (NFPA 80 6.3.1.7.2)

8. MAXIMUM 3/4" UNDERCUT (NFPA 80 4.8.4.1)

9. MAXIMUM 16" PROTECTIVE PLATE (NFPA 80 6.4.5.1 thru .3)

10. SWING IN PRIMARY DIRECTION OF EGRESS TRAVEL (NFPA 101 7.2.1.4.2)

2 HOUR FIRE BARRIER

PER UL 263 - DESIGN NO. U419

THIS APPLIES TO HORIZONTAL EXITS, SHAFTS AND STAIRWELLS OF 4 OR MORE STORIES

AND EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ROOMS.

WALL CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO DECK ABOVE.

DUCTS: ALL DUCT PENETRATIONS ARE PROTECTED BY FIRE DAMPERS.

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS SHALL BE PROTECTED BY A FIRESTOP SYSTEM OR

DEVICE. (NFPA 101 8.3.4.2.1)

DOORS: ALL DOORS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. LABELED FRAMES (NFPA 80 6.3.1)

2. LABELED 1 1/2 HOUR DOOR (NFPA 80 4.3.1)

3. MAXIMUM 100 SQ. IN. WINDOW (NFPA 80 4.4.5)

4. POSITIVE LATCHING (NFPA 80 6.9.1.4)

5. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

6. COORDINATING DEVICES REQUIRED (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

7. MAXIMUM 1/8" GAP (NFPA 80 6.3.1.7.1)

8. MAXIMUM 3/4" UNDERCUT (NFPA 80 4.8.4.1)

9. MAXIMUM 16" PROTECTIVE PLATE (NFPA 80 6.4.5.1 thru .3)

10. SWING IN PRIMARY DIRECTION OF TRAVEL (NFPA 101 7.2.1.4.2)

1 HOUR FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER

PER UL 263 - DESIGN NO. U419

THIS APPLIES TO 1-HOUR FIRE SMOKE BARRIERS INCLUDING COMPARTMENTS AND

ATRIUMS PER 2021 NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE SEC. 8.6.7. THIS COMBINATION WALL IS

ALSO USED WHERE A PORTION OF THE 1-HOUR WALL OF RATED ROOM IS ALSO PART OF A

SMOKE BARRIER.

WALL CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO DECK ABOVE.

DUCTS: ALL DUCT PENETRATIONS ARE PROTECTED BY COMBINATION FIRE AND SMOKE

DAMPERS. SMOKE DAMPERS ARE NOT REQUIRED WHERE

THE OPENING IN DUCTS IS LIMITED TO A SINGLE SMOKE COMPARTMENT AND THE DUCTS

ARE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL (IBC 717.5.5).

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS ARE SEALED WITH LISTED FIRESTOP MATERIALS FOR

PROTECTING 1-HOUR FIRE AND SMOKE WALL ASSEMBLIES. PENETRATIONS ARE TO BE

FILLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL.

DOORS: ALL DOORS FOR SMOKE BARRIERS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. NON-LABELED FRAME (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6)

2. 20 MINUTE OR SOLID WOOD CORE (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6)

3. MAXIMUM 1296 SQ. IN. WINDOW (NFPA 80 17.2.2.2)

4. POSITIVE LATCHING NOT REQUIRED (NFPA 101 18/19.3.7.8(2))

5. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 101 18/19.3.7.8)

6. MAXIMUM 1/8" GAP (NFPA 80 6.3.1.7.1)

7. MAXIMUM 3/4" UNDERCUT (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6(6)/8.5.4.1)

8. MAXIMUM 48" PROTECTIVE PLATE (NFPA 101 19.3.2.1.4)

8.1 UNLIMITED HEIGHT IN NEW CONSTRUCTION (NFPA 18.3.7.6)

9. SWING IN DIRECTION OF EGRESS TRAVEL (NFPA 101 7.2.1.4.2

1 HOUR FIRE BARRIER

PER UL 263 - DESIGN NO. U419

THIS APPLIES TO 1-HOUR RATED ENCLOSURES, NEW HAZARDOUS AREAS**, STAIRWELLS 3

STORIES OR LESS AND ROOMS WITH TRANSFORMERS OVER 112.5 kVA. THIS ALSO

APPLIES TO HAZARDOUS AREAS BUILT OR RENOVATED UNDER NFPA 101 2000.

THIS APPLIES TO HAZARDOUS AREAS IN I-2 OCCUPANCY PROTECTED THROUGHOUT WITH

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

HAZARDOUS AREAS ARE THOSE LISTED IN NFPA 101 18.3.2.1 AND IBC TABLE 509.

WALL CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO DECK ABOVE, OR TO BOTTOM OF

THE INTERSTITIAL SPACE HAVING SAME RATING AS OF FIRE BARRIER. (NFPA 101

8.8.3.1.2(2))

DUCTS: FIRE DAMPERS ARE REQUIRED. SOME EXCEPTIONS, REFER TO IBC

717.2.2 RELATED TO SIZE, LOCATION AND STEEL SLEEVE.

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS ARE SEALED WITH LISTED FIRESTOP MATERIALS FOR

PROTECTING 1-HOUR WALL ASSEMBLIES. PENETRATIONS ARE TO BE FILLED ON BOTH

SIDES OF THE WALL.

DOORS: ALL DOORS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. LABELED FRAMES (NFPA 80 6.3.1)

2. LABELED 3/4 HOUR DOOR (NFPA 80 4.3.1)*

3. MAXIMUM 100 SQ. IN. WINDOW (NFPA 80 4.4.5)

4. POSITIVE LATCHING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.4)

5. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

6. COORDINATING DEVICES REQUIRED (NFPA 80 6.4.1.1)

7. MAXIMUM 1/8" GAP (NFPA 80 6-3.1.7)

8. MAXIMUM 3/4" UNDERCUT (NFPA 80 4.8.4.1)

9. MAXIMUM 16" PROTECTIVE PLATE (NFPA 80 6.4.5.1 thru .3)

10. SWING IN PRIMARY DIRECTION OF TRAVEL (NFPA 101 18/19.2.2.2.)

* 1-HOUR DOORS ARE REQUIRED IN STAIRWELLS THAT ARE 3 STORIES OR LESS.

**HAZARDOUS AREAS ARE THOSE LISTED IN NFPA 101 19.3.2.1 AND IBC TABLE 509

SUITES

WALL CONSTRUCTION: SUITE OF ROOMS WITH INTERNAL CORRIDORS OR AISLES THAT

ARE NOT PART OF THE EXIT ACCESS CORRIDOR SYSTEM. PATIENT SLEEPING ROOMS OR

ANY SUITE THAT INCLUDES PATIENT SLEEPING ROOMS, OF MORE THAN 1,000 SQUARE

FEET SHALL HAVE NOT LESS THAN 2 EXIT ACCESS DOORS REMOTELY LOCATED FROM

EACH OTHER (NFPA 101 18/19.2.5.5.1).

ANY ROOM OR ANY SUITE OF ROOMS, OTHER THAN PATIENT SLEEPING ROOMS, OR MORE

THAN 2,500 SQUARE FEET, SHALL HAVE NOT LESS THAN TWO EXIT ACCESS DOORS

REMOTELY LOCATED FROM EACH OTHER (NFPA 101 18/19.2.5.5.2)

SUITES OF SLEEPING ROOMS SHALL NOT EXCEED 7,500 SQUARE FEET. (NFPA 101

19.2.5.7.2.3(B)) SLEEPING SUITES GREATER THAN 7,500 SF AND NOT EXCEEDING 10,000 SF

SHALL BE PERMITTED WITH DIRECT VISUAL SUPERVISION. (NFPA 101 19.2.5.7.2.3(C)),

AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION AND SPRINKLER PROTECTION (NFPA 101 19.2.5.7.2.3(C)).

NON SLEEPING SUITE SHALL NOT EXCEED 10,000 SQUARE FEET. (NFPA 101 19.2.5.7.3.2)

FOR SUITES REQUIRING TWO MEANS OF EGRESS, ONE MEANS OF EGRESS IS PERMITTED

TO BE INTO ANOTHER SUITE. (NFPA 101 19.2.5.7.2.2 (C)). SLEEPING SUITE WITH MORE THAN

1,000 S.F. SHALL HAVE AT LEAST (1) EXIT ACCESS TO A CORRIDOR. (NFPA 101

18/19.2.5.7.2.2).

DUCTS: NO REQUIREMENTS.

PENETRATIONS: NO REQUIREMENTS.

DOORS: DOORS OPENINGS INTERNAL TO THE SUITE PASSAGES, DO NOT NEED TO BE

SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC (NFPA 101 18/19.3.6.3.11).

SMOKE TIGHT PARTITION

AS NOTED ON PLANS AND THIS ALSO APPLIES TO CORRIDORS IN I-2 OCCUPANCY

PROTECTED THROUGHOUT WITH AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. THIS APPLIES TO

EXISTING SPRINKLERED HAZARDOUS ROOMS BUILT OR RENOVATED PRIOR TO NFPA 101

2000. REFER TO NFPA 101 2000 19.3.2.1

WALL CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO DECK ABOVE OR TERMINATES TO

THE CEILING WHERE THE CEILING IS CONSTRUCTED TO LIMIT THE TRANSFER OF SMOKE

(NFPA 101 19.3.6.2.4). ALSO APPLIES TO CORRIDOR WALL CONSTRUCTION IN I-2

OCCUPANCY.

DUCTS: SMOKE DAMPERS ARE NOT REQUIRED .

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS ARE SEALED WITH LISTED FIRESTOP MATERIALS FOR

PROTECTING SMOKE PARTITIONS.

DOORS: ALL DOORS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. NON-LABELED FRAME (NFPA 101 19.3.6.3.15)

2. LABELED 20 MINUTE OR SOLID WOOD CORE (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6)

3. NO RESTRICTION IN GLASS AREA (NFPA 101 19.3.6.3.17)

4. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 101 19.3.6.3.5),NOT APPLICABLE TO

PATIENT ROOMS.

5. POSITIVE LATCHING EXCEPT IN TOILETS, SHOWER AND SINK CLOSETS (NFPA 19.3.6.3.6)

6. GASKETING OF DOORS SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE RESISTANCE TO

PASSAGE OF SMOKE IF DOOR IS RELATIVELY TIGHT FITTING (NFPA 101 A19.3.6.3.1)

7. MAXIMUM 1" UNDERCUT (NFPA 101 19.3.6.3.4)

8. MAX. 48" PROTECTIVE PLATE FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS(NFPA 101 19.3.2.1.4) UNLIMITED

IN CORRIDORS (NFPA 101 19.3.6.3.12)

9. SWING IN ANY DIRECTION OF TRAVEL (NFPA 101 19.3.7.8)

10. TRANSFER GRILLS NOT PERMITTED EXCEPT IN TOILETS, SHOWER AND SINK CLOSETS

(NFPA 101 19.3.6.4.2)

1/2 HOUR FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER

PER UL 263 - DESIGN NO. U407

THIS APPLIES TO EXISTING SMOKE COMPARTMENTS PER NFPA 101 19.3.7.3.

WALL CONSTRUCTION: WALL EXTENDS FROM FLOOR TO DECK ABOVE.

DUCTS: SMOKE DAMPERS SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED IN DUCT PENETRATIONS OF SMOKE

BARRIERS IN FULLY DUCTED HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

WHERE AN APPROVED, SUPERVISED SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 101

19.3.5.8 HAS BEEN PROVIDED FOR SMOKE COMPARTMENTS ADJACENT TO THE

SMOKE BARRIER.

PENETRATIONS: ALL PENETRATIONS ARE SEALED WITH LISTED FIRESTOP MATERIALS FOR

PROTECTING 1/2-HOUR FIRE AND SMOKE WALL ASSEMBLIES. PENETRATIONS ARE TO BE

FILLED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE WALL.

DOORS: ALL DOORS FOR SMOKE BARRIERS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING:

1. NON-LABELED FRAME (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6)

2. 20 MINUTE OR SOLID WOOD CORE (NFPA 101 19.3.7.6)

3. MAXIMUM 1296 SQ. IN. WINDOW (NFPA 80 4.4.5.1)

4. POSITIVE LATCHING NOT REQUIRED (NFPA 101 19.3.7.8)

5. SELF CLOSING OR AUTOMATIC CLOSING (NFPA 101 19.3.7.8)

6. MAXIMUM 1/8" GAP (NFPA 80 6-3.1.7)

7. MAXIMUM 1" UNDERCUT (NFPA 101 19.3.6.3.4)

8. MAXIMUM 48" PROTECTIVE PLATE (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6)

9. SWING IN ANY DIRECTION (NFPA 101 18.3.7.6)

EXISTING HAZARDOUS ROOMS

THIS APPLIES TO EXISTING HAZARDOUS AREAS IN I-2 OCCUPANCY LISTED IN NFPA 101

19.3.2.1.5

WALL CONSTRUCTION: HAZARDOUS ROOM: WALLS ONLY NEED TO GO UP TO THE DROP

CEILING IF SPRINKLERED OR UP TO THE DECK ABOVE IF THERE IS NO CEILING IN THE

SPRINKLERED ROOM.

DUCTS: STEEL DUCT PENETRATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE PROTECTED FIRE

DAMPERS OR SMOKE DAMPERS.

PENETRATIONS EXISTING HAZARDOUS ROOM: NO REQUIREMENTS FOR PENETRATIONS

ABOVE THE CEILING IF SPRINKLERED. IF THE SPACE IS NON-SPRINKLERED, THEN THE

WALL NEEDS TO GO TO THE DECK ABOVE.

DOORS: SAME PROVISIONS LISTED IN SMOKE PARTITION REFERENCED ABOVE.

THIS APPLIES TO EXISTING HAZARDOUS AREAS IN I-2 OCCUPANCY LISTED IN NFPA 101

19.3.2.1.5

DEFINITIONS:

HEALTHCARE OCCUPANCY: AN OCCUPANCY USED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL OR OTHER

TREATMENT OR CARE SIMULTANEOUSLY TO FOUR OR MORE PATIENTS ON AN INPATIENT

BASIS, WHERE SUCH PATIENTS ARE MOSTLY INCAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION DUE TO

AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, OR BECAUSE OF SECURITY MEASURES NOT

UNDER THE OCCUPANTS' CONTROL. (NFPA 101 3.3.188.7)

AMBULATORY HEALTH CARE OCCUPANCY: AN OCCUPANCY USED TO PROVIDE SERVICE

OR TREATMENT SIMULTANEOUSLY TO FOUR OR MORE PATIENTS THAT PROVIDES, ON AN

OUTPATIENT BASIS, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS THAT RENDERS THE PATIENT INCAPABLE OF TAKING

ACTION FOR SELF-PRESERVATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WITHOUT THE

ASSISTANCE OF OTHERS,

2. ANESTHESIA THAT RENDERS THE PATIENT INCAPABLE OF TAKING ACTION FOR SELF

PRESERVATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF

OTHERS,

3. EMERGENCY OR URGENT CARE FOR PATIENTS WHO, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THEIR

INJURY OR ILLNESS, ARE INCAPABLE OF TAKING ACTION FOR SELF-PRESERVATION

UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS WITHOUT THE ASSISTANCE OF OTHERS. (NFPA

1013.3.188.1)

BUSINESS OCCUPANCY: AN OCCUPANCY USED FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS

OTHER THAN MERCANTILE. (NFPA 101 3.3.190.4)

*FIRE BARRIER: A CONTINUOUS MEMBRANE OR A MEMBRANE WITH DISCONTINUITIES

CREATED BY PROTECTED OPENINGS WITH A SPECIFIED FIRE PROTECTION RATING,

WHERE SUCH MEMBRANE IS DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED WITH A SPECIFIED FIRE

RESISTANCE RATING TO LIMIT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, THAT ALSO RESTRICTS THE

MOVEMENT OF SMOKE. (NFPA 101 3.3.31.1)

*SMOKE BARRIER: A CONTINUOUS MEMBRANE, OR A MEMBRANE WITH DISCONTINUITIES

CREATED BY PROTECTED OPENINGS, WHERE SUCH MEMBRANE IS DESIGNED AND

CONSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT THE MOVEMENT

OF SMOKE (NFPA 101 3.3.31.2)

*SMOKE PARTITION: A CONTINUOUS MEMBRANE THAT IS DESIGNED TO FORM A BARRIER

TO LIMIT THE TRANSFER OF SMOKE (NFPA 101 3.3.254) A SMOKE PARTITION IS NOT

REQUIRED TO HAVE A FIRE RESISTANCE RATING. (NFPA 101 A.3.3.254)

NOTE: THESE LEGENDS AND DEFINITIONS ARE INTENDED AS GENERAL REFERENCE .

OTHER EXCEPTIONS OR CODE REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY BASED ON SPECIFIC

CONDITIONS. CONSULT AHJ FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR INTERPRETATIONS.

NOTES:

THIS BUILDING HAS FSES (FIRE SAFETY EVALUATION SYSTEM) EXISTING FSES ANALYSIS

(1985) AND ALTERNATE 1 FSES ANALYSIS (1988)

THIS BUILDING HAS EQUIVALENCY TO MAINTAIN FIRE SAFETY COMPLIANCE. SEE BELOW

FOR A SUMMARY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS.

SUMMARY OF COMPENSATING MEASURES FOR DEFICIENCIES NOTES IN FSES

DOCUMENTS

REFER TO FSES DOCUMENTS FOR FULL REPORT.

PLAN TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EQUIVALENCY:

1. CORRIDORS MUST BE SMOKE TIGHT, ENSURE CEILING TILES ARE IN PLACE.

2. FINISHES: ONLY USE CLASS A MATERIALS.

3. DOORS TO CORRIDORS:

A. GL(GROUND LEVEL) TO 3RD: ALLOWED 20 MIN. DOORS W/O CLOSERS, EXCEPT HZ

ROOMS AND FIRE/SMOKE BARRIERS.

B. 4TH-7TH FLOOR: REQUIRES SMOKE OPERATED AUTO DOOR CLOSERS ON ALL

CORRIDOR DOORS, EXCEPT IN AREAS DESIGNATED AS SUITES.

SMOKE DETECTION:

1. 4TH - 7TH FLRS.: REQUIRES SMOKE DETECTION AND ALARMS IN ALL INPATIENT PATIENT

ROOMS.

2. SMOKE DETECTION IN CORRIDORS.

JCAHO EQUIVALENCY: THIS BUILDING HAS EQUIVALENCY TO MAINTAIN FIRE SAFETY

COMPLIANCE. REFER TO FSES JCAHO EQUIVALENCY APPROVAL LETTER OF MARCH 7,

1990.

HISTORY OF CORRECTIONS DONE FOR EQUIVALENCY:

1. FIRE SPRINKLER PROJECT TO MAKE HOSPITAL FULLY SPRINKLERED AND WITH SMOKE

DETECTION AS PER NFPA 13 AND --NFPA 20. (1982-1984)

2. ELIMINATION OF DEAD END CORRIDORS. (1982-1984)

3. ADDED HORIZONTAL EXITS. (1982-1984)

4. SMOKE DETECTION THROUGHOUT IN CORRIDORS (1982-1984)

5. SMOKE PARTITION FROM 3RD TO 7TH FLOOR TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FLOOR SLAB

ABOVE AND MAKING THOSE PARTITIONS SMOKE TIGHT. (1987-1988)

6. GL, 1ST FL.: 2 HR RATED BARRIER TO SEPARATE ZONES A,B,E & F FROM ZONES C AND

D. (1987-1988)

7. SMOKE DETECTION IN INPATIENT PATIENT ROOMS AND AUTOMATIC DOOR-CLOSERS

THROUGHOUT THE TOWER. (1987-1988)

8. CONTINUE REPLACING CEILING TILES TO MAINTAIN SMOKE TIGHT CORRIDORS.

(1987-1988)

9. ELIMINATION OF ALL REMAINING "OTHER THAN CLASS A" FINISHES. (1987-1988)

10. CONSTRUCTION OF 2-HR EXIT PASSAGEWAY TO HANDLE OUTFLOW OF STAIRWELL 1

AT THE GROUND LEVEL. (1987-1988)

11. 2-HR SEPARATION FROM PIPE BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR (GL). (1987- 1988)

Project Number

Building Number

Drawing Number

Project Title

Location

Issue Date Checked Drawn

Drawing Title

Approved:

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FULLY SPRINKLERED

Office of Construction and Facilities Management

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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GC109

FIRE/SMOKE BARRIER DESCRIPTIONS

Awen Solutions Group

4196 Merchant Plaza, Suite 711

Woodbridge, VA 22192

09/23/2024

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