17D-012 491 Bridge Road Meadowbrook Apts FD docNorthampton Fire Department
Memorandum
To: Tony Patillo
From: Duane Nichols
Date: January 22, 2010
CC: Brian Duggan
Re: 491 Bridge Road, Meadowbrook Apartments
Secondary to a review of the plans 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 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.
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.
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
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.
An electric bell, which activates upon water flow for sprinkler system, 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.
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)
Alarm verification must be active on all smoke detection zones.