38A-116 (8) Northampton Fire
Department
CO PY
Memorandum
To: Tony Patillo
From: Duane Nicholsv
Date: March 17, 2008
CC: Brian Duggan
Re: 40 Rental Units, Village Hill Road
Secondary to a review of the plans submitted to me for review, 1 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 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 2 Y2 inch 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.
• Pull Stations shall be double action,type.
• Engraved labels (1"x1") 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)
• Heat detectors connected to the fire alarm system shall be installed in each
living unit. Smoke detection in the units shall be interconnected that sounds
locally in the unit.
• Carbon Monoxide detectors are required on each level of the building. If
sleeping units are on that level they shall be located within 10 feet of bedroom
doors. CO detectors shall be hard wired.
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