FD Kollmorgen 50 Prince StNorthampton Fire Department
Memorandum
To: Tony Patillo
From: Duane Nichols
Date: January 31, 2010
CC: Brian Duggan
Re: Kollmorgen Electro Opitcal, 50 Prince St.
Secondary
to a review of the plans and 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 approval of any fire alarm and/or sprinkler plans.
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.
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
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.
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.
If the decision is to go with a direct connection to the fire department, the method would be utilizing a Keltron RF750F wireless transceiver. See FD for more details.
Pull Stations shall be double action type.
5 lb 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.
Duct detector test switches shall be clearly labeled for identification purposes. Location shall be determined by Fire Department.
Fire
Lanes shall be appropriately marked with signage and stripping, along with maintained throughout the year.