38B-006 (93) Northampton Fire
Department
Memorandum
To: Tony Patillo
From: Duane Nichols
Date: March 13, 2007
CC: Brian Duggan
Re: 126 West St. Smith College Co-Generation
Secondary to a review of the plans and fire protection narrative submitted to me for
review, I concur with the issuance of a building permit subject to the following
conditions:
• Fire alarm and fire suppression work permits shall be obtained for the project.
The C/O inspection fee needs to be paid prior to the approval of any fire alarm
and/or sprinkler plan.
• A Fire Department Emergency Access Key Box is required on the exterior of
the structure near the entrance to control equipment; a red 120-candela
strobe light that actuates upon an alarm condition is required above the
Emergency Access Key Box.
• Engraved key tags are required for the keys in Emergency Access Key Box.
• A graphic representation of the structure must be installed at the Fire Alarm
Control Panel (FACP) and/or Fire Alarm Annunciator and/or Communicator.
• Alarm verification must be active on all smoke detection zones.
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• The Fire Alarm Control Panel and Fire Alarm Annunciator must be labeled
with red engraved signage with one-inch white lettering "Fire Alarm Control
Panel' and/or "Fire Alarm Annunciator". Also engraved signage listing all fire
alarm zone locations installed near panels.
• The FD connection for sprinkler system is to be 4" Storz connection with an
attached chain, in addition a sign reading "Fire Department Connection" in 3"
white letters on a red background is to be mounted above the connection.
Also an electric bell, which activates upon water flow, must be located above
this sign.
• The Fire Alarm/Sprinkler system must be supervised by either a direct
connection to the Northampton Public Safety Dispatch or by a UL listed
Central station (Smith College Public Safety).
• Pull Stations shall be double action type.
• Engraved labels (1"xl") numbering all smoke detectors for identification
purposes installed on smoke detectors on main fire alarm system. Numbering
sequence to be determined by Fire Department. (Only if a zone system)
• 5 Ib ABC Fire extinguishers are needed located at exits. This shall be in
compliance with NFPA relative to maximum travel distance. Appropriate
signage in compliance with ADA should be located above.
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