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MEMORANDUM FOR: GAFTIE MARLOW

PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIVISION (WPC)

FROM:

LAURA DOYLE

FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT, AND FIRE PROTECTION BRANCH (WPYG)

SUBJECT:

FIRE PROTECTIOIN ENGINEERING REVIEW COMMENTS

PROJECT TITLE:

DHS Operations Center A (DOC A) EOC/ITOC

BUILDING NUMBER: DC1340CE

CONTRACTOR (CONSTR. OR A/E): ZGF

SUBMISSION TYPE & DATE:

100 % Construction Drawings, Dated 6/19/2015

Submission is approved.

XXX

Submission is approved as noted.

Submission is disapproved.

Resubmission is required for items(s) listed.

NO: | FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REVIEW COMMENTS

1. Dwg FJ-152 shows no fire rating for the EOC/ITOC. Is a fire rating required due to the sensitive nature of this area?

2. Dwg AE-651: Please confirm that all locking hardware shall comply with NFPA 101, special locking hardware.

3. Dwg F??: Please provide information on any modifications required to the sprinkler system. Will the 8 foot demountable partitions create a sprinkler obstruction requiring additional sprinkler coverage? Will the new ceiling require modifications to the sprinkler system? If any sprinkler work is required, please include the following:

a. Design and Installation shall be performed by a certified sprinkler contractor or a specialist who is experienced in the design and installation of automatic sprinkler systems (minimum 3 years). The system shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 (2005)

b. Location of Sprinkler Heads: The spacing of sprinkler heads shall not exceed that permitted by NFPA 13 for the hazard occupancy.

c. Steel piping with wall thickness less than Schedule 30 shall not be threaded. Plastic piping shall not be permitted. Minimum pipe schedule shall be schedule 10. Plain end fittings are not permitted. Pipe 2.5” and smaller must be schedule 40 and must be threaded.

d. Pipe and Hanger Supports: Provide pipe supports, sway braces, hangers, and clamps in accordance with NFPA 13.

e. Sprinkler heads shall be in conformance with NFPA 13. Release elements shall be suitable for specific application and shall match existing. Provide quick response standard coverage heads in all light hazard office and all other occupancies in which their use is listed or approved. Mixed coverage of standard response and quick response sprinklers is prohibited.

f. Sprinkler shop drawings shall be submitted for review and approval to the GSA Fire Protection Engineer. Upon receipt of the approved sprinkler shop drawings, the contractor shall coordinate with the GSA fire alarm shop for system drain down.

g. Preliminary Testing: Hydrostatically test wet-pipe sprinkler system, as required by NFPA 13, in the presence of the Contracting Officer or his designated representative.

h. Submit as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the project. These drawings shall indicate changes from the original layout, marked in red.

Provide a written response to all comments with the next submission.

Prepared by:

Laura Doyle, PE

Fire Protection Engineer

Safety, Environment and Fire Protection Branch

202-708-5250 (office) 202-439-0495 (cell)

Date:

July 20, 2015

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