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23B-046 BP-2023-1611 30 LOCUST ST COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Map:Block:Lot: 23B-046-001 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON Permit: Alts Renovations Repair PERSONS CONTRACTING WITH UNREGISTERED CONTRACTORS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE GUARANTY FUND (MGL c.142A) BUILDING PERMIT Permit # BP-2023-1611 PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO: Project# ADDITION 2023 Contractor: License: Est. Cost: 12050000 WALSH BROTHERS INC 062625 Const.Class: Exp.Date: 05/12/2024 Use Group: Owner: COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL INC Lot Size (sq.ft.) Zoning: M/WP Applicant: WALSH BROTHERS INC Applicant Address Phone: Insurance: 210 COMMERCIAL ST 617-878-4800 UB-8J608276-23-26-G BOSTON, MA 02109 ISSUED ON: 12/07/2023 TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING WORK: RENOVATION OF EMERGENCY ROOM AND ENDOSCOPY, 7,600 SQ FT ADDITION ON GROUND FLOOR POST THIS CARD SO IT IS VISIBLE FROM THE STREET Inspector of Plumbing Inspector of Wiring D.P.W. Building Inspector Underground: Service: Meter: Footings: Rough: Rough: House# Foundation: Final: Final: Final: Rough Frame: Gas: Fire Department Driveway Final: Fireplace/Chimney: Rough: Oil: Insulation: Smoke: Final: THIS PERMIT MAY BE REVOKED BY THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON UPON VIOLATION OF ANY OF ITS RULES AND REGULATIONS. Signature: Fees Paid: $84,350.00 212 Main Street,Phone(413)587-1240,Fax: (413)587-1272 Office of the Building Commissioner File #BP-2023-1611 APPLICANT/CONTACT PERSON:WALSH BROTHERS INC 210 COMMERCIAL ST BOSTON, MA 02109 617-878-4800 PROPERTY LOCATION 30 LOCUST ST MAP:LOT 23B-046-001 ZONE THIS SECTION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY: PERMIT APPLICATION CHECKLIST ENCLOSED REQUIRED DATE ZONING FORM FILLED OUT Building Permit Filled out Fee Paid $84,350.00 Type of Construction: RENOVATION OF EMERGENCY ROOM AND ENDOSCOPY, 7,600 SQ FT ADDITION ON GROUND FLOOR New Construction Non Structural Renovations Addition to Existing Accessory Structure Building Plans Included: _ Owner/ Statement or License 3 sets of Plans/Plot Plan Driveway Grade% THE FOLLOWING ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN ON THIS APPLICATION BASED ON INFORMATION PRESENTED: X Approved Additional permits required(see below)PLANNING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER:§ 4 P.E APRavc• Intermediate Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan Major Project: Site Plan AND/OR Special Permit With Site Plan ZONING BOARD PERMIT REQUIRED UNDER: § Finding Special Permit Variance* Received&Recorded at Registry of Deeds Proof Enclosed Other Permits Required: Curb Cut from DPW Water Availability Sewer Availability Septic Approval Board of Health Well Water Potability Board of Health Permit from Conservation Commission Permit from CB Architecture Committee Permit from Elm Street Commission Permit DPW Storm Water Management Demolition Delay � 1 V ' ♦ ► a3 ature of Building Official / Date Note:Issuance of a Zoning permit does not relieve a applicant's burden to comply with all zoning requirements and obtain all required permits from Board of Health,Conservation Commission, Department of public works and other applicable permit granting authorities. * Variances are granted only to those applicants who meet the strict standards of MGL 40A.Contact Office of Planning&Development for more information. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections Massachusetts State Building Code(780 CMR) Building Permit Application for any Building other than a One-or Two-Family Dwelling (This Section For Official Use Only) Building Permit Number: ge-a3-I%ol) Date Applied: Building Official: SECTION 1:LOCATION 30 Locust St,Northampton MA,01060 Cooley Dickinson Hospital No.and Street City/Town Zip Code Name of Building(if applicable) Assessors Map# Block#and/or Lot # SECTION 2:PROPOSED WORK Edition of MA State Code used 2015 If New Construction check here 0 or check all that apply in the two rows below Existing Building El Repair 0 Alteration El Addition El Demolition ® (Please fill out and submit Appendix 2) Change of Use 0 Change of Occupancy 0 Other 0 Specify: Are building plans and/or construction documents being supplied as part of this permit application? Yes El No 0 Is an Independent Structural Engineering Peer Review required? Yes 0 No El Brief Description of Proposed Work: The project includes the renovation of approx. 19,000 sq ft of the existing Emergency and Endoscopy departments and the addition of approx.7,600 sq ft on the Ground Floor. Includes a new entrance,air handling unit,MEP and architectural upgrades. SECTION 3:COMPLETE THIS SECTION IF EXISTING BUILDING UNDERGOING RENOVATION,ADDITION,OR CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY Check here if an Existing Building Investigation and Evaluation is enclosed(See 780 CMR 34) 13 Existing Use Group(s): Hospital-Group I-2:Waiting Room-Group A-3 Proposed Use Group(s):Use and Occupancy will be unchanged SECTION 4:BUILDING HEIGHT AND AREA Existing Proposed No.of Floors/Stories(include basement levels)&Area Per Floor(sq.ft.) 6 67,143GSF 1 7,600GSF addition Total Area(sq.ft.)and Total Height(ft.) 402,861GSF 64.5ft 64.5ft 19.0ft SECTION 5:USE GROUP(Check as applicable) A: Assembly A-1 0 A-2 0 Nightclub 0 A-3 ® A-4 0 A-5 0 B: Business 0 E: Educational 0 F: Factory F-1 0 F2 0 H: High Hazard H-1 0 H-2 0 H-3 0 H-4 0 H-5 0 I: Institutional I-i 0 I-2 El I-3 0 I-4 0 M: Mercantile 0 R: Residential R-10 R-2 0 R-3 0 R-4 0 S: Storage S-1 0 S-2 0 U: Utility 0 Special Use 0 and please describe below: Special Use Description: SECTION 6:CONSTRUCTION TYPE(Check as applicable) IA 0 IBD IIA ❑ IIB ❑ IIIA ❑ IIIB ❑ IV 0 VA 0 VB SECTION 7:SITE INFORMATION(refer to 780 CMR 105.3 for details on each item) Water Supply: Flood Zone Information: Sewage Disposal: Trench Permit Debris Removal: Public 0 Check if outside Flood Zone III Indicate municipal 13 A trench will not be Licensed Disposal Site required 0 or trench or specify: Private 0 or indentify Zone: or on site system 0 permit is enclosed 0 Railroad right-of-way: Hazards to Air Navigation: MA Historic Commission Review Process: Not Applicable® Is Structure within airport approach area? Is their review completed? or Consent to Build enclosed 0 Yes 0 or No® Yes 0 No 111 SECTION 8:CONTENT OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY Edition of Code: 2015 Use Group(s): 1-2&A-3 Type of Construction: IB Does the building contain an Sprinkler System?: Yes Special Stipulations: Design Occupant Load per Floor and Assembly space: 185 Group 1-2;203 Group A-3;Total 388 OCC SECTION 9: PROPERTY OWNER AUTHORIZATION Name and Address of Property Owner Cooley Dickinson Hospital 30 Locust Street,Northampton,MA 01060 Name(Print) No.and Street City/Town Zip Property Owner Contact Information: Title Telephone No.(business) Telephone No. (cell) e-mail address If applicable,the property owner hereby authorizes: Walsh Brothers,Inc. 210 Commercial St,Boston MA 02109 Name Street Address City/Town State Zip to apply for and act on the property owner's behalf,in all matters relative to work authorized by this building permit application. SECTION 10:CONSTRUCTION CONTROL(Please fill out Appendix 1) If a building is less than 35,000 cu.ft.of enclosed space and/or not under Construction Control then check here D. Otherwise provide construction control forms(see section 107 in the code)as required. 10.1 Registered Professional Responsible for Construction Control(the professional coordinating document submittals) Martin Batt 617-419-4662 mbatt@isgenuity.com 11098 Name(Registrant) Telephone No. e-mail address Registration Number 500 Harrison Ave,Boston,MA 02118 Arch 8/31/24 Street Address City/Town State Zip Discipline Expiration Date 10.2 General Contractor Walsh Brothers,Inc Company Name Robert Furbish CS-062625 EXP 5-24 CSL Name of Person Responsible for Construction License No. and Type if Applicable 32 Lowell St N.Billerica MA 01862 Street Address City/Town State Zip 617 878 4800 617-719 6919 rfurbush@walshbrothers.com Telephone No.(business) Telephone No.(cell) e-mail address SECTION 11:WORKERS'COMPENSATION INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT(M.G.L.c.152.§ 25C(6)) A Workers'Compensation Insurance Affidavit from the MA Department of Industrial Accidents must be completed and submitted with this application. Failure to provide this affidavit will result in the denial of the issuance of the building permit. Is a signed Affidavit submitted with this application? Yes® No 0 SECTION 12:CONSTRUCTION COSTS AND PERMIT FEE Item Estimated Costs:(Labor and Materials) Total Construction Cost(from Item 6)=$ 12,050,000.00 1.Building $ 6,900,000.00 $7 per$1000 Building Permit Fee=Total Construction Cost x (Insert here 2.Electrical $ 1,500,000.00 appropriate municipal factor)=$84,350.0Q 3.Plumbing $ 1,000,000.00 4.Mechanical (HVAC) $ 2,500,000.00 Note:Minimum fee=$ n/a (contact municipality) 5.Mechanical Fire Protection $ 150,000.00 Enclose check payable to The City of Northampton 6.Total Cost $ 12,050,000.00 (contact municipality)and write check number here SECTION 13:SIGNATURE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICANT By entering my name below,I hereby attest under the pains and penalties of perjury that all of the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and understanding. Jessica ltzkowitz Project Manager 978 340 5668 11/3/23 Please print and sign name Title Telephone No. Date 210 Commercial St,Boston MA 02109 jitzkowitz@walshbrothers.com Street Address City/Town State Zip Email Address Municipal Inspector to fill out this section upon application approval: �A • a/7/a3 Name Date Appendix 1 Construction Documents are required for structures that must comply with 780 CMR 107. The checklist below is a compilation of the documents that may be required. The applicant shall fill out the checklist and provide the contact information of the registered professionals responsible for the documents. This appendix is to be submitted with the building permit application. Checklist for Construction Documents* Mark"x"where applicable No. Item Submitted Incomplete Not Required 1 Architectural X 2 Foundation X 3 Structural X 4 Fire Suppression X 5 Fire Alarm(may require repeaters) X 6 HVAC X 7 Electrical X 8 Plumbing(include local connections) X 9 Gas(Natural,Propane,Medical or other) X 10 Surveyed Site Plan(Utilities,Wetland,etc.) X 11 Specifications X 12 Structural Peer Review X 13 Structural Tests&Inspections Program X 14 Fire Protection Narrative Report X 15 Existing Building Survey/Investigation X 16 Energy Conservation Report X 17 Architectural Access Review(521 CMR) X 18 Workers Compensation Insurance X 19 Hazardous Material Mitigation Documentation X 20 Other(Specify) 21 Other(Specify) 22 Other(Specify) *Areas of Design or Construction for which plans are not complete at the time of application submittal must be identified herein.Work so identified must not be commenced until this application has been amended and the proposed construction document amendment has been approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Registered Professional Contact Information See attached Initial Design Affidavits for all disciplines Name(Registrant) Telephone No. e-mail address Registration Number Street Address City/Town State Zip Discipline Expiration Date Name(Registrant) Telephone No. e-mail address Registration Number Street Address City/Town State Zip Discipline Expiration Date Name(Registrant) Telephone No. e-mail address Registration Number Street Address City/Town State Zip Discipline Expiration Date Please follow this link for construction control forms to be used by Registered Design Professionals. Appendix 2 (For total demolition only) For the demolition of structures the building permit applicant shall attest that utility and other service connections are properly addressed to ensure for public safety. Please fill in the information below and submit this appendix with the building permit application. The building permit applicant attests under the pains and penalties of perjury that the following is true and accurate. Property Location 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Cooley Dickinson Hospital No. and Street City/Town Zip Name of Building (if applicable) Not Available Lot 23B-046-001 Only Assessors Map # Block# and/or Lot# For the above described property the following action was taken: Water Shut Off? Yes 0 No ® Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes ® No 0 Gas Shut Off? Yes 0 No ® Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes ® No 0 Electricity Shut Off? Yes 0 No ® Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes ® No 0 Yes 0 No 0 Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes 0 No ❑ Other (if applicable) Yes 0 No 0 Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes 0 No 0 Other (if applicable) Appendix 2 (For total demolition only) For the demolition of structures the building permit applicant shall attest that utility and other service connections are properly addressed to ensure for public safety. Please fill in the information below and submit this appendix with the building permit application. The building permit applicant attests under the pains and penalties of perjury that the following is true and accurate. Property Location 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Cooley Dickinson Hospital No. and Street City/Town Zip Name of Building(if applicable) Not Available Lot 23B-046-001 Only Assessors Map # Block#and/or Lot# For the above described property the following action was taken: Water Shut Off? Yes ❑ No ® Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes ® No ❑ Gas Shut Off? Yes ❑ No ® Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes El No ❑ Electricity Shut Off? Yes ❑ No ® Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes ® No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes 0 No ❑ Other (if applicable) Yes 0 No 0 Provider notified and Release obtained? Yes 0 No 0 Other (if applicable) CODE RED CONSULT /ANTS 154 TURNPIKE ROAD SUITE 200, SOUTHBOROUGH MA 01772 WWW.0 RCFI RE.COM Existing Building Code Evaluation Report Construction Documents Project: Cooley Dickinson Hospital Addition 30 Locust Street Northampton, MA 01060 Prepared for: Isgenuity 500 Harrison Avenue,Suite 5F Boston, MA 02118 November 21, 2023 ©2023 Code Red Consultants,LLC.All Rights Reserved. CODE CONSULTING FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION - PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 Table of Contents 1. Project Description 3 2. Applicable Codes 4 3. Existing Building Code Analysis 5 3.1 MEBC Compliance Method& Classification of Work 5 3.2 NFPA 101,Life Safety Code Compliance 6 4. Code Compliance Summary 7 4.1 Use and Occupancy 7 4.2 Construction Type and Height&Area 7 4.3 Exterior Walls 8 4.4 Subdivision of Interior Spaces 9 4.5 Interior Walls&Partitions 13 4.6 Vertical Openings 19 4.7 Interior Finish 19 4.8 Fire Protection and Emergency Systems 19 4.9 Means of Egress 21 4.10 Accessibility 26 4.11 Electrical 27 4.12 Mechanical 27 4.13 Energy 27 4.14 Plumbing 27 Page 2 CODE RED November 21, 2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 1. Project Description The project includes the renovation of approximately 19,000 square feet of the existing Emergency and Endoscopy departments and the addition of approximately 7,600 square feet on the Ground Floor. The renovated space and addition will serve as new Emergency and Endoscopy space for the hospital. The proposed renovation and addition design is shown below: Pffi --- ' E Ms t e a a .e,,, .., ,,,,,,,,..„1„,..: ..,,,„ - �� ilk Illk ., -. _ .. ,.. 'a _ it - \\ \\ ... . - �. , o� € ec ec r OR ♦ .. U `. 5 - .. .� ___-_ air ray l - �3 v / �_I i mac i r sae w — •A Iv-' - s a - r ( If a " I ®ffi '2.' a T t. �. - k : - FIGURE 1:PROPOSED RENOVATION AND ADDITION This report addresses the key features of these codes and standards.The primary intent of this document is to (1) coordinate the fire protection and life safety approach between all design disciplines, (2) demonstrate building,fire and life safety code compliance to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction,and (3) serve as a record document for the building owner. Details of compliance are left to the construction documents and the contractors. This report is intended to address code requirements as enforced by Authorities Having Jurisdiction only. It is the responsibility of the design team to ensure that any owner or insurance carrier requirements, which may exceed the provisions of the applicable codes and standards, are met. Page 3 CODE ZED November 21, 2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 2. Applicable Codes Building Code 780 CMR-Massachusetts State Building Code 9th Edition,which is an amended version of the 2015 International Building Code (IBC). 780 CMR 34.00 is deleted and replaced by the Massachusetts Existing Building Code (MEBC),which is an amended version of the 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Life Safety Code 2012 Edition of NFPA 101,Life Safety Code(NFPA 101) as adopted by the Centers for Medicare&Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission. Fire Code 527 CMR-Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code,which is an amended version of the 2021 Edition of NFPA 1,Fire Code. Plumbing Code 248 CMR 10.00-Uniform State Plumbing Code. Electrical Code 527 CMR 12.00-Massachusetts Electrical Code,which is an amended version of the 2020 Edition of NFPA 70,National Electrical Code. Mechanical Code 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as amended by 780 CMR 28.00. Energy Code 225 CMR 23.00,Massachusetts Commercial Stretch Energy Code as adopted by Northampton,which is an amended version of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Accessibility 521 CMR-Architectural Access Board (AAB) Rules and Regulations Regulations 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design Unique Health Care 2012 Edition of NFPA 99,Health Care Facilities Code Related Codes & Requirements Joint Commission Accreditation Standards Other Various National Fire Protection Association(NFPA) codes and standards as referenced by the codes listed above Page 4 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#:214018 3. Existing Building Code Analysis Portions of an existing building undergoing repair,alteration, addition,or a change in use are subject to the requirements of the Massachusetts Existing Building Code (MEBC). In general, existing materials are permitted to remain provided they were installed in conformance with the requirements or approvals in effect at the time of original installation and are not deemed unsafe by the authority having jurisdiction(AHJ) (MEBC 302.3).All new work in existing buildings is required to comply with the materials and methods in accordance with 780 CMR or the applicable code for new construction unless otherwise specified by the MEBC (MEBC 702.6). Alterations to an existing building or portion thereof are not permitted to reduce the level of safety currently provided within the building unless the portion altered complies with the requirements of 780 CMR for new construction(MEBC 701.2). Except for structural work,where compliance with the requirements of the 780 CMR is impractical due to construction difficulties or regulatory conflicts,building officials are permitted to approve compliance alternatives.Any compliance alternatives being sought are required to be identified on the submittal documents (MEBC 104.11). Similarly,if strict compliance with NFPA 101 is impracticable,an equivalency with the Joint Commission(TJC) or waiver request with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) can be sought, however this is typically done to address noncompliant existing conditions only. 3.1 MEBC Compliance Method &Classification of Work The MEBC has 3 different compliance methods that can be used to evaluate work within an existing building: • Prescriptive Method (MEBC Chapter 4) • Work Area Method (MEBC Chapters 5-11) • Performance Method (MEBC Chapter 14) The Work Area Compliance Method has been selected for use on this project (MEBC 301.1.2). The classification of work being performed within the existing buildings is considered a Level 2 Alteration since the work area will not exceed 50% of the aggregate building area (MEBC 505). The project will also include an Addition, defined as an increase in floor area,height, or number of stories of the building. The project will not be undergoing a change of occupancy per the MEBC as the First Floor renovation area will remain a Group I-2,Healthcare occupancy. Projects classified as a Level 2 Alteration are required to comply with the MEBC Chapter 7 (Level 1 Alterations) and Chapter 8 (Level 2 Alteration). The addition is required to comply with MEBC Chapter 11 and 780 CMR pertaining to new construction requirements. 3.1.1 Existing Means of Egress,Lighting and Ventilation The building official has the authority to cite the following conditions and require upgrades where they are deemed hazardous (780 CMR 102.6.4): 1. Inadequate number of egress Page 5 CODE ZED November 21, 2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 2. Egress components with insufficient width or so arranged to be inadequate, including signage and lighting 3. Inadequate lighting and ventilation Where full compliance with the requirements of 780 CMR for new construction is not practical,the building official may accept compliance alternatives,engineering,or other evaluations that adequately address the deficiency (MEBC 104.11). As the hospital is required to maintain these conditions as part of federal accreditation through the Joint Commission and CMS,it is our understanding that there are no outstanding citations regarding the existing means of egress, lighting,or ventilation. 3.2 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code Compliance The following Life Safety Code requirements are applicable to the Renovation of the space: 1. NFPA 101 43.4: Renovations The replacement in kind, strengthening, or upgrading of building elements, equipment, or fixtures for the purpose of maintaining such materials, elements, equipment, or fixtures in good or sound condition. • All new work is required to comply with NFPA 101 for the existing building. • The work completed is not permitted to make the building less conforming with other sections of NFPA 101, or with any previous approved alternative arrangements, than it was before the renovation was undertaken; • The capacity of means of egress is sufficient for the occupant load of the work area; • New interior finishes are required to meet the requirements for new construction. 2. NFPA 101 43.5: Modifications The reconfiguration of any space; the addition, relocation, or elimination of any door or window; the addition or elimination of load-bearing elements; the reconfiguration or extension of any system;or the installation of any additional equipment • Newly constructed elements,components,and systems are required to comply with NFPA 101 for new construction; • The work area is less than 50% of the area of the building and therefore compliance with NFPA 101 Section 43.6 is not required. 3. NFPA 101 43.8:Additions An increase in the building area, aggregate floor area, building height, or number of stories of a structure. • The addition is required to comply with NFPA 101 for new construction for the applicable occupancy; • The existing portion of the building is required to comply with the existing building requirements of NFPA 101 for the existing occupancy; • The addition is not permitted to create or extend any non-conformity regarding the fire safety and means of egress of the existing building; • The addition is not permitted to increase the height of the existing building beyond that permitted under the new construction provisions of NFPA 101; Page 6 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 • Existing compartment areas without an approved separation from the addition are required to be protected with an automatic sprinkler system where the combined areas would require an automatic sprinkler system. 4. Code Compliance Summary 4.1 Use and Occupancy 4.1.1 Primary Occupancies The Use and Occupancy of the building will be unchanged as part of the project.The following table shows the occupancy classifications for the renovation and addition. Building Code Life Safety Code Description Occupancy Occupancy Location (780 CMR Ch.3) (NFPA 101 Ch.6) Hospital Group 1-2 Health Care Ground Floor Waiting Rooms>750 Group A-3 Assembly Ground Floor SF TABLE 1:OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS 4.2 Construction Type and Height &Area As the project includes an addition,a revised height and area analysis is required (MEBC 1102.1). The existing portion of the hospital where the addition will occur consists of Type IB [Type II (777)]construction.Therefore,the addition is required to be constructed of Type IB [Type II(222)]construction such that a building separation is not required. This construction type is consistent with the requirements of 780 Section 407.1.1 and Massachusetts General Law Ch. 111,Section 51 and 71,which minimally require all hospitals to be of Type IB Construction. Minimally,a Type IB building of Group I-2/A-3 occupancies is permitted to be 180 feet in height,5 stories above grade,with an unlimited area. As the addition does not increase the building height beyond these thresholds,the addition is permitted.The project will comply with the height and area requirements for new construction. The required fire-resistance ratings of the structural members are shown in the following table. Page 7 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 Fire Resistance Rating of Building Elements Construction Fire Resistance Rating Building Element Type IB[Type II(222)] Primary Structural Frame1 Columns Supporting Floors 2 Hours Structural members with direct connections to columns supporting floors,including 2 Hours girders,beams,trusses and spandrels Members of the floor construction having direct connections to the columns 2 Hours Bracing members that are essential to the vertical stability of the primary structural frame under gravity loading regardless of whether or not the bracing member carries 2 Hours gravity loads are considered part of the primary structural frame. Interior bearing walls1 2 Hours Exterior bearing walls 2 Hours Floor construction and secondary members2 2 Hours Roof construction and secondary members2 1 Hours TABLE 2:FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS OF BUILDING ELEMENTS 4.3 Exterior Walls 4.3.1 Fire-Resistance Rating and Allowable Openings The rating and opening limitations for new or altered nonbearing exterior walls are based on the fire separation distance for each wall. Fire separation distance is defined as the distance measured from the building face to the closest interior lot line,the centerline of a street,alley, or public way, or to an imaginary lot line between two building (780 CMR 202).The distance is required to be measured at right angles from the face of the wall.The following table indicates the fire-resistance ratings and opening limitations required for the exterior walls based on fire separation distance (780 CMR 602&705.8). Fire-resistance ratings of primary structural frame and bearing walls are permitted to be reduced by 1 hour where supporting a roof only. 2 Secondary members include:(1)Structural members not having direct connections to the columns;(2)Members of the floor construction not having direct connections to the columns;and(3)Bracing members other than those that are part of the primary structural frame. Page 8 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 Nonbearing Exterior Walls Fire Separation Rating Allowable Area of Distance(ft) Group I-2/A-3 Unprotected Openings_ 0 5 X<3 1 Hour Not Permitted 3 5 X<5 1 Hour 15% 55X<10 1Hour 25% 105X<15 1Hour 45% 155X<20 1Hour 75% 20 5 X<30 0 Hour No Limit X z 30 0 Hour No Limit TABLE 3:NONBEARING EXTERIOR WALL FIRE RATING AND OPENING LIMITATIONS Where walls and unprotected openings enclose the exterior of exit stairways and the walls are exposed to other parts of the building at an angle of less than 180 degrees,the building exterior walls and openings within 10 feet horizontally of a nonrated wall or unprotected opening are required to have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1-hour with 45-minute opening protection. The construction is required to extend vertically from the ground to a point 10 feet above the topmost landing of the stairway or the roof line,whichever is lower (780 CMR 1023.7). 4.4 Subdivision of Interior Spaces 4.4.1 Smoke Compartments The existing smoke compartment scheme on the Ground Floor will be affected as part of the renovation.The existing smoke compartments within the proposed renovation and addition area is clouded in the following figure: Page 9 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 [ Fir II MUM i - .. .-.... .b I i 1 iIitiAlla p 3 oril;,,,rwirt, REED alllil� -kti Cigaiiiii! 41 t , _ _, ,_ , 4 ,_ „4w-I , . I , UUI _ REED - PPPIP - .� 11 �- 111; 'Ai ` 11111111111,;AAP;et - — •; - 1 h.a IT/ s;i _ if. iiimr,m, ..,.- sp„„ , . di IP PA.IF4 -PP' J - J E� FIGURE 2:EXISTING SMOKE COMPARTMENTS All Use Group I-2 (Healthcare) occupancies in the building are required to be subdivided by smoke barriers into smoke compartments as follows (780 CMR 407.5; NFPA 101,18.3.7): • To divide every story used by inpatients for sleeping or treatment into not less than two smoke compartments; • To divide every story having an occupant load of 50 or more persons,regardless of use, into not less than 2 smoke compartments; • Stories classified as other than Group I-2 occupancies and separated with a horizontal assembly meeting the smoke barrier requirements located 1 level below a healthcare occupancy are required to be subdivided by a smoke barrier;and • Stories containing other than Group I-2 occupancies that are located above a healthcare occupancy are not required to be subdivided by a smoke barrier. Smoke compartments are required to be designed in accordance with the following: • Limit the size of each smoke compartment to 22,500 square feet in area; • Limit the travel distance from any point in a smoke compartment to reach a door in the smoke compartment boundary to 200 feet; • Provide a refuge area of not less than 30 net ft2 per patient within the aggregate area of the corridors,patient rooms,treatment rooms,lounge or dining areas,and other low hazard areas on each size of the smoke barrier. On stories not housing patients confined to a bed,at least 6 net ft2 per occupant is required to be Page 10 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 provided on each side of the smoke barrier for the total number of occupants in adjoining smoke compartments. The new smoke compartmentation scheme is shown on the project Life Safety Plans. 4.4.2 Suites Groups of patient sleeping or treatment rooms within healthcare occupancies are permitted to be designed as"suites" to alleviate specific corridor requirements within. The proposed renovation and addition area contains several existing suites which will be reconfigured as part of the renovation. The existing suites are shown in the following figure: am _a .is --- .. b • ^ U PATIENT CARE • NON-SLEEPING SUITE l - ` 8,0 S.F. "`j "- i OPD BUILDING .�.Lk 4 w�a � prbiT. A wil E i I, _ _ Ell „ ...k.--1:11:11 -1,10111r ._. ,_, . 1 . lip imamiii,,,41 c---- il 1.4 P D h IAA PATIENT CAREw—i'lli �II j NON-SLEEPING SUITE ��. _ 6,700 S.F. _ .r» I 't^ ir - �' III 71 1 PATIENT CARE -I) . h 1 41 . sm. . . NON-SLEEPING SUITE - -awe4,090 S.F. 1 "�_� I ED BUILDING i ?.I,.„ ., , .2r ir-i-hite. ,,--11_ _ ,-,... - im ,ip ,1111141 liF L girr_ - ,,_ ,_,1444::v,9 1.01101 la: moo, 0_4 Lir- lif b li ""...i111111- LIS EA I:!IMI--;Air -- i.= 16 ii-'i .14 i i Ill MEI ...... .,C FIGURE 3:EXISTING SUITE CONFIGURATION Where used, suites are required to be arranged in accordance with the following: Page 11 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 • Exit access from all portions of a building not classified as a suite is not permitted to pass through the suite(780 CMR 407.4.4.1). • The travel distance from any habitable room to the suite exit access door is not permitted to be greater than 100 feet and is not permitted to pass more than three doors (780 CMR 407.4.4.3 &NFPA 101, 18.2.5.7.2.4(A)); • Healthcare suites are required to be separated from other portions of the building in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of this report(780 CMR 407.4.4.2). • The subdivision of suites is permitted to be achieved with non-fire rated, noncombustible,or limited combustible partitions (NFPA 101, 18.2.5.7.1.4). The proposed renovation will create new suites as shown in the project Life Safety Plans. 4.4.2.1 Sleeping Suites Patient sleeping areas are permitted to be divided into suites. Egress from the suite to the corridor is permitted to pass through a maximum of one intervening room if one of the following conditions are met (780 CMR 1014.2.3): • The intervening room within the suite is not used as an exit access for more than eight patient beds. • The arrangement of the suite allows for direct and constant visual supervision by nursing personnel. • An automatic smoke detection system is provided in the sleeping rooms and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 Sleeping suites are required to be arranged in accordance with the following (780 CMR 407.4.4.5;NFPA 101,18.2.6.2): • Maximum area: 7,500 ft2 o The maximum size of a sleeping suite is permitted to be increased to 10,000 ft2 where both direction patient supervision and smoke detection are provided throughout the suite. • Maximum area before two means of exit access required: 1,000 ft2 • Maximum travel distance to suite exit access doors: o From sleeping room:50 ft o From any other point in suite:100 ft 4.4.2.2 Non-Sleeping Suites Non-sleeping suites are required to be arranged in accordance with the following (780 CMR 407.4.4.6&NFPA 101 18.2.5.7.3): • Maximum area: 10,000 ft2 • Maximum area before two means of exit access required:2,500 ft2 • Maximum travel distance to suite exit access doors: 100 ft • Travel through one intervening room: 100 ft • Travel through two intervening rooms: 50 ft Page 12 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 4.4.3 Corridors Corridors in Use Group I-2 (Healthcare) occupancies are required to be continuous to the exits provided in the building and separated from other area by construction outlined in Section 4.5.1 of this report.The following spaces are permitted to be open to corridors where all provisions below are met(780 CMR 407.2;NFPA 101,18.3.6.1): • Waiting and similar areas: o The space is not occupied for patient sleeping rooms,treatment rooms, hazardous areas or incidental accessory occupancies; o The open space is protected by an automatic fire detection system in accordance with 780 CMR Section 907; o The corridors onto which the space is open to in the same smoke compartment are protected with an automatic fire detection system in accordance with 780 CMR Section 907,or the entire smoke compartment is protected with quick response sprinklers in accordance with 780 CMR Section 903.3.2; and o The space is arranged such that access to the required exits is not obstructed. • Nurses Stations: o Spaces for doctors' and nurses' charting,communications,and related clerical areas are permitted to be open to the corridor when such spaces are constructed as required for corridors. • Psychiatric treatment areas: o Where patients are housed,or group or multipurpose therapeutic spaces and are under continuous supervision by facility staff are permitted to be open to the corridor; o Each area does not exceed 1,500 square feet; o The area is equipped with automatic fire detection in accordance with the requirements of 780 CMR Section 907.2; o Not more than one such space is located in each smoke compartment. 4.5 Interior Walls &Partitions 4.5.1 Fire/Smoke Resistive Assemblies The following table outlines the interior walls and partitions that are required to be composed of fire/smoke resistive assemblies. Page 13 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#:214018 Type of Assembly Construction Code Reference Special Rooms/Incidental Uses Non-sprinklered Electrical Room 2-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 13,8.15.10.3 Emergency Electrical Room 2-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 70,700.10(D) Emergency Generator Room 2-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 110,7.2.1.1 Dry Type Transformer Room>112.5 kVA 1-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 70,450.21(B) Med Gas Storage>3,000 ft3 1-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 99,5.1.3.3.2 Group I-2 Health Care Occupancies Smoke Partition(780 780 CMR 407.3 Corridors CMR) Smoke Tight(NFPA 101) NFPA 101,18.3.6.2 Health Care Occupancy Separations 2-hour Fire Barrier 780 CMR 508.4 NFPA 101,18.1.3.4.1 Smoke Partition(780 780 CMR 407.4.4.2 Suite Separations CMR); Smoke Tight(NFPA 101) NFPA 101,18.2.5.7.1.4 Smoke Compartments 1-hour Smoke Barrier 780 CMR 407.5 NFPA 101,18.3.7.3 Storage Rooms>100 ft2 w/combustible 1-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 101,18.3.2.1 material Storage rooms>50 ft2 but less than 100 ft2 Smoke Partition NFPA 101,18.3.2.1 Soiled Linen Rooms>64 gal volume 1-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 101,18.3.2.1 Boiler and fuel-fired heater rooms 1-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 101,18.3.2.1 Trash Collection Rooms>64 gal volume 1-hour Fire Barrier NFPA 101,18.3.2.1 Laboratories not classified as Group H 1-hour Fire Barrier 780 CMR 509 Patient rooms equipped with padded surfaces 1-hour Fire Barrier 780 CMR 509 TABLE 4:FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED WALL ASSEMBLIES Existing rated partitions that are not impacted by the proposed scope of renovation work are permitted to remain in their existing condition.The following table outline the wall assemblies above. Type of Assembly Description Fire Barrier Wall construction is required to extend from the floor or foundation (780 CMR 707.5) below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing,slab or deck (NFPA 101,8.3) above.They are required to be continuous through concealed spaces,such as those above ceiling. Smoke Barrier Walls are required to be continuous from outside wall to outside (780 CMR 709.4) wall and are required to extend from the floor or foundation below (NFPA 101,18.3.7.3) to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing,slab or deck above. They are required to be continuous through concealed spaces,such as those above ceiling,and interstitial and structural mechanical spaces that are not separated with a horizontal assembly meeting the smoke barrier requirements. Smoke Partition Walls are capable of resisting the passage of smoke and extend from (780 CMR 710.4) the underside of the floor below to the deck above or at ceiling that (NFPA 101,18.3.2.1) is part of fire resistance rated floor or roof assembly.Doors are required to be self or automatic closing upon detection of smoke and Page 14 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 without air transfer openings.HVAC air transfer openings are only permitted if protected with smoke dampers. Smoke Tight Walls are required to extend from the top of the foundation or floor (780 CMR 509.4.2) below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing,deck or slab (NFPA 101,18.3.6.1) above or to the underside of ceiling membrane that is constructed to limit the transfer of smoke. TABLE 5:FIRE/SMOKE RESISTIVE ASSEMBLY TYPES There is an existing 2-hour fire barrier separating the business and café space from the remainder of the healthcare space. This barrier will become part of the work area and as a result,will require re-evaluation to maintain its continuity. As the area on the plan south side of the barrier (plan south of the proposed work area) contains a vertical opening that is not permitted to be open to a healthcare space,the barrier is required to be maintained and reconfigured as necessaryldentification Where there is an accessible concealed floor,floor-ceiling or attic space-fire barriers, smoke barriers,and smoke partitions, or any other wall required to have protected openings or penetrations will be permanently identified with signs/stenciling within the concealed space (780 CMR 703.7). Identification will: • Be located within 15 feet of the end of each wall and at intervals not exceeding 30 feet measured horizontally along the wall or partition. • Include lettering not less than 3 inches in height with a minimum 3/8 inch stroke in a contrasting color incorporating the suggested wording"FIRE AND/OR SMOKE BARRIER-PROTECT ALL OPENINGS". 4.5.2 Fire and Smoke Doors Fire and smoke doors are required to protect openings in fire and smoke rated walls. Fire door assemblies are required to be installed in accordance with NFPA 80. Side- hinged or pivoted swinging fire doors are required to be tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10C (780 CMR 716.5.1).Other types of doors are required to be tested in accordance with NFPA 252 or UL 10B.The table below summarizes the rating requirements for fire and smoke doors based on the wall types and ratings the openings protect,including key hardware requirements: Page 15 CODE E L7 November 21,2023 CONSULT /1NTS Project#: 214018 Fire and Smoke Door Rating Summary Table(780 CMR 716.5&NFPA 101 8.3.4.2) Type of Assembly Wall Rating Door Rating Latching Auto/Self Max Hardware Closing Undercut Fire Barriers with a rating of 2 hours 2 Hours 11/2 Hours X X 3/4" (including Horizontal Exits) Shafts,exit enclosures,and exit 2 Hours 11/2 Hours X X 3/4' passageway walls Fire Barriers with a rating of 1 hour (Shafts,Exit 1 Hour 1 Hour X X 3/4" Enclosures,Exit Passageway) Other Fire Barriers with a rating of 1 1 Hour 3/4 Hour X X 3/4' hour Smoke Barriers X (780 CMR 407.5& 1 Hour 1/3 Hour Except X 3/4' NFPA 101 18.3.7.5) cross- corridor • Smoke Partitions- Corridor Walls(780 Limit smoke Smoke Tight X 1" CMR 407.3.1& transfer NFPA 101 18.3.6.3) Smoke Partitions- Hazardous Areas (780 CMR 509.4.2& Smoke Tight Smoke Tight X X 3/4' NFPA 101 18.3.2.1.3)3 Elevator Lobbies Smoke Tight (780 CMR 3006.2& (or Smoke Limit smoke 3006.3) Guard transfer per X X 3/4" Elevator UL 1784 Doors) TABLE 6:FIRE AND SMOKE DOORS 4.5.3 Fire and Smoke Dampers Fire and smoke dampers are required where ducts and air transfer openings penetrate walls as specified in Table 7. Where dampers are installed,they are required to be listed and bear the label of an approved testing agency.Fire dampers are required to be tested in accordance with UL 555 while smoke dampers are required to be tested in accordance with UL 555S. Combination fire and smoke dampers are required to comply with both test standards. 3 If the hazardous area is required to be rated per the previous table,see"Other Fire Barriers with a rating of 1 hour". Page 16 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 Fire dampers are required to be rated for 1.5 hours unless they are installed in a 3-hour assembly,in which case they are required to be 3-hour rated (780 CMR 717.3.2.1). Smoke dampers are required to automatically close upon the actuation of a listed smoke detector or detectors and one of the following methods (780 CMR 717.3.3.2): • Where a smoke detector is installed within a duct,it should be within 5' of the damper with no air outlets or inlets between the detector and damper. • Where the smoke damper is installed above smoke barrier doors, a spot type detector listed for releasing service should be installed on either side of the doors. • Where a smoke damper is installed within an air transfer opening,a spot type detector listed for releasing service should be installed within 5'horizontally of the damper. • Where a smoke damper is installed in a corridor wall or ceiling,the damper is permitted to be controlled by a smoke detection system installed in the corridor. • Where a total coverage smoke detector system is provided within areas served by a heating,ventilation,and air conditioning system, smoke dampers are permitted to be controlled by the smoke detection system. Smoke and fire dampers are required to be provided with an approved means of access that permits inspection and maintenance of the damper and its operating parts. Access points are required to have permanent labels with letters that are not less than l " in height that read"FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER,SMOKE DAMPER,or FIRE DAMPER" (780 CMR 717.4). Page 17 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 Wall Type Fire Damper Smoke Damper Code Reference(s) Smoke Not Required Required 780 CMR 717.5.5 Barrier Exceptions: 1.Smoke dampers are not required where ducts openings are limited to a single smoke compartment and the ducts are constructed of steel. 2.Smoke dampers are not required in Group I-2 where the HVAC system is fully ducted in accordance with the IMC and where buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system and quick- response sprinklers. Fire Required Not Required 780 CMR 717.5.2 Barrier Exceptions: 1.Where listed as part of approved assembly per ASTM E119 or UL263. 2.Ducts are used as part of an approved smoke control system and fire damper would interfere with the operation of the smoke control system. 3.Fully ducted systems(No.26 Gage steel minimum)that penetrate walls with a 1-hour rating or less where the building is fully sprinkler protected and located in other than Use Group H Occupancies. Shaft Required Required 780 CMR 717.5.2&717.5.5 Fire Damper Exceptions: 1.Where steel exhaust subducts extend 22 inches or more vertically and there is continuous ventilation upward to the outside;or 2.Where penetrations are listed as part of approved assembly per ASTM E119 or UL 263;or 3.Ducts are used as part of an approved smoke control system and fire damper would interfere with the operation of the smoke control system 4.At penetrations of exhaust or supply shafts in parking garages that are separated from other building shafts by a 2-hour fire resistance rating Smoke Damper Exceptions: 1.In Use Group B and R fully sprinklered occupancies:Kitchen,clothes dryer, bathroom and toilet exhaust openings with steel exhaust sub ducts having a minimum No.26 gage thickness that extended 22 inches vertically and having an exhaust fan at the upper terminus of the shaft that is continuously powered per 909.11. 2.At penetrations of exhaust or supply shafts in parking garages that are separated from other building shafts by a 2-hour fire resistance rating. 3.Where ducts are used as part of an approved smoke control system per Section 909 and where the damper will interfere with the operation of the smoke control system Fire/Smoke Damper Exceptions: 1.Fire dampers and combination fire/smoke dampers are not required in kitchen and clothes dryer exhaust systems where installed in accordance with the mechanical code. Smoke Not Required Required at air transfer 780 CMR 717.5.7,717.5.4.1 via Partition openings only and at all 780 CMR 3006.3 duct penetrations of elevator lobbies and corridors with smoke and draft control doors Exceptions:Where ducts are used as part of an approved smoke control system per Section 909 and where the damper will interfere with the operation of the smoke control system TABLE 7:FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER REQUIREMENTS Page 18 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 4.5.4 Third Party Firestopping Inspections 780 CMR Section 1705.17 requires a special inspector for through-penetrations, membrane penetration firestops,fire-resistance joint systems,and perimeter fire barrier systems that are tested and listed where required by 780 CMR Chapter 7. The code states that the inspections are to be performed in accordance with two ASTM Standards;ASTM E2174 governs penetration firestop systems and ASTM E2393 applies to joint systems.Some highlights on how the inspections are to be performed include: • Inspector is to witness the installation of 10% of each type of firestop system or perform destructive testing of 2% of each type of firestop system per floor or for each area of a floor when a floor is larger than 10,000 ft2. • Complete submittals showing all listed firestop assemblies are required to be provided to the inspector before they perform their inspections.This includes any engineering judgements that may be needed for assemblies which don't meet all the details of a listed assembly. 4.6 Vertical Openings No vertical openings will be impacted due to the scope of work associated with the project.No new vertical openings will be created as part of the project. 4.7 Interior Finish Newly constructed interior wall and ceiling finish ratings are classified in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723 (780 CMR 803.1.1;NFPA 101, 10.2.2.1).The flame-spread and smoke- developed indexes are required to not be greater than that specified in the table below based on the occupancy classifications. Occupancy Exit Endosures Corridors Rooms and Enclosed Spaces Group I-2/Health B B B4 Care A-3/Assembly B B C TABLE 8:INTERIOR FINISH REQUIREMENTS In all areas,interior floor covering materials are required to comply with the requirements of the DOC FF-1 "pill test" (CPSC 16 CFR Part 1630) (780 CMR 804.4.1). 4.8 Fire Protection and Emergency Systems 4.8.1 Automatic Sprinkler System The existing building is equipped throughout with art automatic sprinkler system (780 CMR 903.2&NFPA 101 18.3.7.2). The level of protection is required to be maintained as part of the project(MEBC 603.1).Any modifications to the existing sprinkler systems are 4 Class C materials are permitted to be used in administrative spaces and rooms with a capacity of 4 persons or less. Page 19 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#:214018 required to meet new construction requirements of NFPA 13 (2013 Edition) and 527 CMR relative to their installation. The addition is required to be sprinidered throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 (780 CMR 903.2).Smoke compartments containing patient sleeping units are required to be provided with approved quick response sprinklers or residential sprinklers (780 CMR 407.6).All sprinklers in the same compartment are required to be of the same response. NFPA 13 (2010&2013 Edition) Section 3.3.6 defines a compartment as a space completely enclosed by walls and a ceiling. A new outdoor canopy is proposed for the project. If the canopy is tied to the primary structure of the building,it is required to consist of Type IB [Type II(222)] construction in accordance with Section 4.2 of this report. In addition,the following requirements associated with fire protection of the canopy is required. Sprinkler protection is required under canopies greater than 2 feet wide over areas where combustibles are stored (NFPA 13 8.15.7.5). Additionally,sprinkler protection is required under the exterior canopy where it projects more than 4 feet unless one of the following is true (NFPA 13 8.15.7.1): • Where the canopy is constructed of noncombustible,limited combustible,or fire retardant-treated wood as defined in NFPA 703. • Where the canopy has exposed finish material is noncombustible,limited- combustible,or fire retardant-treated wood as defined in NFPA 703 and the canopy contains only sprinklered concealed spaces or (1) combustible concealed spaces filled with non-combustible insulation (2) light or ordinary hazard occupancies where noncombustible or limited combustible ceilings are directly attached to the bottom of solid wood joists to create enclosed joist spaces 160 cubic feet or less(3)concealed spaces over isolated small canopies not exceeding 55 square feet. 4.8.2 Fire Extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers are required in all occupancies within the building and must be selected and installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 10(780 CMR 906.1). Coverage is required to comply with NFPA 10 and 780 CMR including the following locations: • Within 30 feet of commercial cooking equipment. • Special hazard areas,including laboratories,computer rooms and generator rooms,where required by the fire official. The maximum travel distance to an extinguisher for Class A fire hazards (ordinary combustibles)is not permitted to exceed 75 feet. Page 20 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 4.8.3 Fire Alarm System An existing approved fire alarm system is installed throughout the building (780 CMR 903.4.2,907.2.2&NFPA 101 18.3.4.1). The level of protection is required to be maintained as part of the renovation project(MEBC 703.1). All new fire alarm devices and any modifications to the existing fire alarm system are required to meet new construction requirements of NFPA 72(2013 Edition) and 527 CMR relative to their installation. The addition is required to be provided with a fire alarm system throughout(780 907.2.6). An automatic smoke detection system is required to be installed in the following locations: • At the fire alarm control unit(s) (NFPA 72,10.4.4); • In waiting and similar areas that are open to corridors as required by 780 CMR Section 407.2.1 • At nurses' stations open to corridors as required by 780 CMR Section 407.2.2 • In psychiatric treatment areas open to the corridor in accordance with 780 CMR Section 407.2.3 4.8.4 Standby/Emergency Power The existing building is provided with both standby and emergency power systems. The power systems serve the following building features (780 CMR 2702.2): • Exit signage in accordance with 780 CMR Section 1013.6.3 • Means of egress illumination in accordance with 780 CMR Section 1008.3 • Essential electrical systems for Group I-2 occupancies in accordance with 780 CMR 407.10 • Automatic fire detection systems • Fire alarm systems The level of protection is required to be maintained as part of the renovation project (MEBC 703.1). 4.8.5 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage The addition is required to be provided with emergency responder radio coverage in accordance with 780 CMR Section 916. 4.9 Means of Egress 4.9.1 Occupant Load The number of occupants is computed at the rate of one occupant per unit of area as prescribed in the following table (780 CMR 1004.1.2&NFPA 101 7.3.1.2).The occupant load is permitted to be increased from the occupant load established for the given use where all other requirements of 780 CMR and NFPA 101 are met(780 CMR 1004.2& Page 21 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 NFPA 101 7.3.1.3.1).Where approved by the building official,the actual number of occupants for whom each occupied space,floor or building is designed,although less than calculated using the factors in the table below,is permitted to be used in the determination of the design occupant load (780 CMR 1004.1.2). Function of S ace Occupant Load Factor p (ft2/occupant) Assembly-Standing Space 5 net Assembly-Concentrated(chairs only) 7 net Assembly-Unconcentrated(tables and chairs) 15 net Locker Rooms 50 gross Business Areas 100 gross Outpatient Areas 100 gross Patient Sleeping Areas 120 gross Inpatient Treatment Areas 240 gross Accessory Storage,Building Service Areas 300 gross TABLE 9:OCCUPANT LOAD FACTORS 4.9.2 Egress Capacity The required egress capacity for any means of egress component is based on the following capacity factors (780 CMR 1005.3,NFPA 101 7.3.3.1): Egress Width Factors Stairways All Other Components (inches of width per person) (inches of width per person) 0.30 0.20 TABLE 10:EGRESS WIDTH FACTORS 4.9.3 Number of Exits The number of exits required from every space is not permitted to be less than that specified in the table below (780 CMR 1006.3.1;NFPA 101, 7.4.1). Occupant Load Number of Exits Required 1-500 2 501 -1,000 3 >1,000 4 TABLE 11:NUMBER OF EXITS REQUIRED 4.9.4 Exit Access Two exits or exit access doorways are required to be provided from any space where the occupant load or common path of travel distances in the following table are exceeded (780 CMR 1006.2.1;NFPA 101,7.4.1.1): Page 22 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 Occupancy Maximum Occupant Load Maximum Common Path of Travel Distance I-2 10 75 feet A-3 49 75 feet TABLE 12:SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOOR Where two exits or exit access doorways are required from any portion of the exit access as outlined above,the exit doors or exit access doorways are required to be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-third of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the building or area served,measured from the closest points in the exit access doorways (780 CMR 1007.1.1(2);NFPA 101,7.5.1.3.3). Two exit access doorways are required in boiler,incinerator,and furnace rooms where the area is over 500 square feet and any fuel-fired equipment exceeds 400,000 British thermal unit input capacity (780 CMR 1006.2.2.1). For these spaces,the exit doors or exit access doorways are required to be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one- half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the area served. 4.9.5 Allowable Travel Distances The travel distances for the project are not permitted to exceed those specified below (780 CMR 1006.2.1,1017.2,1020.4&NFPA 101 Table A.7.6). Allowable Travel Distances Occupancy Common Path of Travel Travel Distance Dead End Corridors Group I-2 75 ft. 200 ft. 20 ft. Group A-3 75 ft. 250 ft. 20 ft. TABLE 13:MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE TRAVEL DISTANCES 4.9.6 Corridors The width of corridors/suite passageways will not be less than that specified below(780 CMR 1020.2). Minimum Corridor Width Occupancy Minimum Width Access to and utilization of MEP equipment 24 inches With a required occupancy capacity<50 people 36 inches I-2 areas where required for bed movement 96 inches I-2 adjunct areas not intended for housing,treating,or44 inches use of inpatients;and within suites Outpatient care areas with gurney traffic 72 inches All other areas 44 inches TABLE 14:MINIMUM CORRIDOR WIDTH Page 23 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 4.9.7 Doors Doors are required to have a minimum clear width of not less than 32 inches. Where serving a Group I-2 occupancy and used for the movement of beds,egress doors are to have a minimum clear width of 41.5 inches (780 CMR 1010.1;NFPA 101 7.2.1.2.3 and 18.2.3.6). Manual operated sliding doors are permitted to be used for patient rooms and other means of egress wherever serving an occupant load of 10 or less people (780 CMR 1010.1.2(9); NFPA 101,7.2.1.4.1(4)(c)). Where serving corridors within health care occupancies,careful consideration should be taken as these manually operated sliding doors are required to positively latch (780 CMR 407.3.1; NFPA 101,18.3.6.3.5). In other than Group A-3/Assembly occupancies,approved delayed egress locks are permitted to be used as a means to secure means of egress doors provided the doors comply with 780 CMR Section 1010.1.9.7 and NFPA 101 Section 7.2.1.6.1.A building occupant is not permitted to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress lock before entering an exit,with the exception of Group I-2 occupancies where the combined delay of two doors does not exceed 30 seconds (780 CMR 1010.1.9.7; NFPA 101 18.2.2.2.4). In Group I-2 Occupancies,approved controlled egress locks are permitted where the clinical needs of persons receiving care requires such locking and the following conditions are met. It should be noted that items 1 through 3 listed below do not apply to doors in areas where the clinical needs of persons require restraint or containment as part of the function as a mental hospital(780 CMR 1010.1.9.6;NFPA 101 18.2.2.2.5). 1. The doors unlock upon the actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire alarm system; 2. The doors unlock upon the loss of power controlling the lock or lock mechanism; 3. The door locks have the capability of being unlocked by a signal from the fire command center,a nursing station, or other approved location; 4. The procedures for operating the unlocking system are required to be described and approved as part of the emergency planning and preparedness required by Chapter 4 of the IFC; 5. All clinical staff are required to have keys,codes,or other means necessary to operate the locking devices at all times; 6. Only one locking device shall be permitted on each door; 7. Emergency lighting is provided at the door;and 8. The door locking system units are required to be listed per UL 294. 4.9.8 Exit Enclosures Exit enclosures are not permitted to be used for any purpose other than means of egress (780 CMR 1023.1,NFPA 101 7.1.3.2.3).Openings through an exit enclosure are prohibited except for required exit doors from normally occupied spaces and for egress from the enclosure (780 CMR 1023.4). Penetrations into and openings through an exit Page 24 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 enclosure are limited to the equipment serving the stair in accordance with 780 CMR Section 1023.5 and NFPA 101 Section 7.1.3.2.1. 4.9.9 Exit Discharge A maximum of 50 percent of the number and capacity of exit enclosures are permitted to egress through areas on the level of exit discharge(780 CMR 1028.1 Exception 1,NFPA 101 7.7.2). All other exits are required to discharge directly to the exterior. Where exit enclosures egress through areas on the level of exit discharge,the following must be met: • Occupants are provided with a free and unobstructed path of travel to an exterior egress door and such exits are readily visible and identifiable from the point of termination of the exit enclosure. • The entire area of the level of exit discharge is separated from areas below by construction having a fire rating equivalent to the exit enclosure served. • All portions of the egress path are sprinkler protected. 4.9.10 Accessible Means of Egress Accessible means of egress are not required within existing buildings. However,the addition will require accessible means of egress.Where more than one means of egress is required from any accessible space,the space must be serviced by not less than two accessible means of egress (780 CMR 1009.1). 4.9.11 Exit Signage Exit and exit access doors are required to be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel (780 CMR 1013.1;NFPA 101 18.2.10.1 &7.10). The path of egress travel to exits and within exits are required to be marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of egress travel where the exit or path of travel is not immediately visible. Exit signs within corridors and exit passageways are required to be placed such that no point is more than 100 feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign,whichever is less,from the nearest visible exit sign. Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or means of exit access or at main exterior exit doors that are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits where approved by the building official. 4.9.12 Egress Illumination The means of egress, including the exit discharge,are required to be illuminated at all times the building served by the means of egress is occupied (780 CMR 1008.1;NFPA 101,18.2.8 &7.9).The illumination level is not permitted to be less than 1 foot-candle at the walking surface (780 CMR 1008.2.1 &NFPA 101. 7.8.1.3) In the event of power supply failure,an emergency electrical system is required to automatically illuminate all of the following areas(780 CMR 1008.3): Page 25 CODE ZED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 • Aisles and unenclosed egress stairways in rooms and spaces that require two or more means of egress. • Corridors,interior exit stairways,and exit passageways. • Interior exit discharge elements. The emergency power system is required to provide power for a duration of not less than 90 minutes and is required to consist of storage batteries,unit equipment,or an on- site generator (780 CMR 1008.3).The initial illumination is required to be an average of 1 foot-candle and a minimum at any point of 0.1 foot-candle measured along the path of egress at the floor level. Illumination levels are permitted to decline to 0.6 foot-candle average and a minimum of 0.06 foot-candle at the end of the emergency lighting time duration (780 CMR 1008.4;NFPA 101, 7.9.2.1). 4.10 Accessibility 4.10.1 ADA Application Although not enforced by any authority having jurisdiction on the project,the requirements of ADA are also applicable and enforced through civil litigation only. The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) requires that altered portions of an existing building must be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities to the maximum extent feasible(ADAAG 36.402(a)(1)). Further,alterations to primary function areas should be made such that the level of accessibility, including the path of travel to the space, is made accessible to the maximum extent feasible.When determining if the upgrade is feasible,the ADAAG requirements state that the upgrade to the path of travel is disproportionate to the project when the cost to perform the work exceeds 20% of the cost of the alteration to the primary function area. In choosing which accessible elements to provide if the cost is disproportionate,priority should be given to those elements that will provide the greatest access,in the following order: 1. An accessible entrance 2. An accessible route to the altered area 3. At least one accessible restroom for each sex or a single unisex restroom 4. Accessible drinking fountains 5. Accessible telephones It is recommended that the cost of project work is clearly documented to show that the 20% disproportionality threshold is reached as part of the project if the building is not made fully accessible. 4.10.2 521 CMR Architectural Access Board Buildings in Massachusetts are subject to compliance with the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board Regulations(521 CMR) and the 2010 ADA Standards.The Page 26 CODE RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 requirements of 521 CMR are limited to buildings or portions thereof that are open to the public. Employee-only spaces are exempt from these requirements.521 CMR Section 3.3 contains the following scoping requirements for projects in existing buildings. The costs referred to in the scoping requirements below are cumulative for all projects to the building within a rolling 36-month period: 1. If the work is less than$100,000,then only the work being performed is required to comply with 521 CMR. 2. If the work costs more than$100,000 but is less than 30% of the full and fair cash value of the building then in addition to the working being performed, the following accessible features are also required to be provided in the building: a. Accessible entrance b. Accessible toilet room c. Accessible drinking fountain(if provided) d. Accessible public telephone(if provided) 3. If the work,and all permitted work within a 36-month rolling window,costs more than 30% of the full and fair cash value of the building(pro-rated based on public spaces),then all public portions of the building are subject to the requirements of 521 CMR. 4.11 Electrical All existing electrical wiring within the work area is required to be upgraded to meet the materials and methods requirements for new construction (MEBC 808.2). As such,any existing wiring within the renovation area and all new electrical work during construction is required to comply with NFPA 70 (MEBC 808.1). 4.12 Mechanical All new spaces intended for occupancy after the renovation is required to be provided with mechanical or natural ventilation in accordance with the 2015 IMC (MEBC 809.1). 4.13 Energy As specified in 225 CMR Chapter 5,225 CMR 23.00 does not require the removal,alteration or abandonment of,nor prevent the continued use and maintenance of,an existing building or building system law-fully in existence at the time of adoption of 225 CMR 23.00 (225 CMR 23.00 C501.1.1). Alterations to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the code for new construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is no less conforming to the provisions of this code than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration.Alterations to an existing building,building system or portion thereof shall conform to the provisions of this code as those provisions relate to new construction without requiring the unaltered portions of the existing building or building system to comply with this Page 27 CODE !RED November 21,2023 CONSULTANTS Project#: 214018 code. Alterations shall not create an unsafe or hazardous condition or overload existing building systems (225 CMR 23.00 C503.1). 4.14 Plumbing Plumbing fixtures are required to be provided in sufficient capacity to accommodate the occupants one each level of the building based on the following factors from 248 CMR Section 10.10. Use Group Toilets Urinals Lavatories Showers Drinking Service F M Per Sex Fountains Sink I-2(Patients) 1 per room NA 1 per room 1 per 15 1 per 100 A-3 1 per 50 1 per 100 50% 1 per 200 - 1 per 1000 substitution 1 per B(Medical/ 50% floor Health Care 1 per 45 1 per 55 1 per 200 - 1 per set of Building substitution restrooms TABLE 15:PLUMBING FIXTURE FACTORS The population used to calculate the number of fixtures for each of the functional areas is required to be established by the Authority Having Jurisdiction,which is typically based on the maximum number of occupants expected within the building at any given time (248 CMR 10.10(18)(a)(ii)). Gender designated fixtures are permitted to be replaced by gender-neutral toilet rooms with one of the following two options (248 CMR 10.10(18)(r)): • Every gender-designated toilet fixture is replaced with an equal number of single-use gender-neutral toilet rooms (such that there is no gender-designated fixtures);or • Where the code requires four or more toilet fixtures combined for males and females, gender-designated fixtures may be replaced by single-use gender-neutral toilet rooms in increments of two such that for every male-designated fixture replaced by a gender- neutral toil room,a female-designated fixture is also replaced by a gender-neutral toilet room,and vice-versa. Page 28 boa mil Fri cEi—g v, ENH TIER ONE SUBMISSION: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS NARRATIVE COOLEY DICKINSON HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT EXPANSION AND RENOVATION 30 LOCUST STREET NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01060 November 21, 2023 BVH Project No. 21-21-207 BVH INTEGRATED SERVICES, INC., A SALAS O'BRIEN COMPANY 206 West Newberry Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002 (860) 286-9171 One Gateway Center, Suite 701, Newton, MA 02458 (617) 658-9008 www.salasobrien.com iMak BVH The intent of this document is to provide information required for a Tier One Construction Documents submission pursuant to 780 CMR 901.2.1 for Cooley Dickinson Emergency Department Expansion and Renovation project, located at 30 Locust St., Northampton, MA 01060. Project Summary The project is to renovate the emergency and endoscopy departments. The work includes renovation of the existing space and to build a new addition to the building's first floor. The new addition will serve as a new entrance to the emergency department. Engineer of Record (Principal in Charge) Mechanical: Jeffrey S. Cichonski, P.E. jkOF BVH Integrated Services, Inc., a Salas O'Brien Company ' °yam 206 West Newberry Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 \ Al 1 ''•e, Electrical: Alan K. Vanags, P.E. BVH Integrated Services, Inc., a Salas O'Brien Company (0";"206 West Newberry Road ALANN KVANAQSBloomfield, CT 06002 LECTRICAL NO..•• 1 Fire Protection Systems Narrative November 21, 2023 Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Expansion and Renovation Page 2 Northampton, Massachusetts 'r../� 0 BVH FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN INTENT - PROJECT SCOPE Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems: Existing sprinkler system to be demolished back to the existing to remain cross main. New sprinklers will be provided for the area of renovation.The sprinkler system will be extended to addition, new sprinklers will be provided. The standpipe will be modified to feed a new 21/2" hose valve for fire department use near the new emergency room entrance. FIRE ALARM DESIGN INTENT - PROJECT SCOPE A new addressable fire alarm annunciator panel will be provided to replace the existing unit located in the Emergency Department. It will remain tied into the existing fire alarm system that includes an existing control panel. New devices including smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, tone/strobe notification devices, and zone modules for monitoring sprinkler valves will be provided for the new building addition and within the renovated areas. HVAC SYSTEM DESIGN INTENT - PROJECT SCOPE Project includes a new conventional VAV air handling system to serve the ED. Combination fire and smoke dampers and duct smoke detectors will be provided at all shaft penetrations. Fire dampers will be provided at all 2-hour rated wall duct penetrations. The new AHU and new fans 2,000 CFM and larger will be connected to the fire alarm system for manual shut down at the FACP. Fire Protection Systems Narrative November 21, 2023 Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Expansion and Renovation Page 3 Northampton, Massachusetts AI I B H a BASIS OF DESIGN SECTION 1: Building Description 1. Building Use Groups: Primary: Hospital—1-2 Accessory: Waiting Rooms>750 GSF—A-3 Special Use: 2. Total project square footage includes approximately 19,000 GSF renovation and 7,600 GSF of addition, for a total of approximately 26,600 GSF of construction. 3. Building Height (Above Adjacent Grade): Existing building 64.5 feet. New Addition 19.0 feet. a. Highest Roof Location: No Change b. Highest Occupied Floor Level: No Change c. Highest Floor of Firefighter Access: No Change 4. Number of Floors Above Grade: Existing building 5. New addition 1. 5. Number of Floors Below Grade: 1 6. Total Building Area: Existing approximately 402,861 GSF; approximately 416,861 GSF after addition 7. Building Area per Floor: (Project scope area only) 19,000 GSF 8. Types of Occupancies (Hazards) within Scope of Work Area: Light Hazard, Ordinary Hazard 9. Types of Construction in Scope of Work Area:Type IB(Type II (2,2,2)) 10. Hazardous Material Usage and Storage in Scope of Work Area: None. 11. High Storage of Commodities within Scope of Work Area (over 12 feet): None. 12. Site Access for Emergency Response Vehicles: Existing site access to remain. Emergency Department entrance will be relocated north of the existing entrance. SECTION 2:Applicable Laws, Regulations,and Standards The following laws, regulations and standards shall apply to this project: 1. 527 CMR—Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations with amendments to: a. NFPA 1-2021: Fire Code 2. 780 CMR—Massachusetts State Building Code, Ninth Edition with amendments to: a. 2015 International Building Code (IBC) b. 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC) c. 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as amended by 780 CMR 34 d. 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 3. Massachusetts Electrical Code: NFPA 70-2020 as amended by 527 CMR 12.00 4. Massachusetts Fuel and Plumbing Code: 248 CMR 10.00 Uniform State Plumbing Code 5. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 148 "Fire Prevention" 6. 521 CMR: Architectural Access Board 7. NFPA 3-2021: Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems 8. NFPA 13-2013: Installation of Sprinkler Systems 9. NFPA 14-2013: Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems Fire Protection Systems Narrative November 21, 2023 Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Expansion and Renovation Page 4 Northampton, Massachusetts id!Eli 7- �I 0 BVH 10. NFPA 25-2020: Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems 11. NFPA 72-2013: National Fire Alarm Code SECTION 3: Design Responsibility for Fire Protection Systems The construction documents include a preliminary fire protection system design and design criteria to be used by the installing contractor who will finalize the system layout and provide calculations and working plans based on the design criteria. The contractor's Fire Protection Engineer(or certified designer,where acceptable by law) is responsible for submitting working plans (shop drawings) and calculations to the authority having jurisdiction for approval prior to the start of construction. The engineer of record will review the installing contractor's working plans and calculations for compliance with the design criteria. The engineer of record and will submit an affidavit for general code compliance at the completion of construction. The requirements for progress inspections by the Fire Department and final acceptance test documentation should be arranged through and addressed by the Fire Alarm Testing Vendor and the General Contractor. SECTION 4: Fire Protection Systems to be Installed 1. Water Supply: Existing system shall remain 2. Automatic Sprinkler Systems: The existing wet sprinkler system shall be modified to accommodate the renovation. Project includes selective removal of sprinkler heads in suspended ceilings and piping modifications to accommodate the new floor plan. Where suspended ceilings are removed during selective removal, new upright sprinkler heads will provide protection during construction. 3. Standpipe Systems: The existing Class I Wet Manual Standpipe System will remain. A new fire hose valve will be added at the new ED entrance. 4. Fire Alarm Systems and Components: a. Fire Alarm Control Panel: New fully addressable, programmable fire alarm annunciator with electronic modules, circuits and battery backup. The panel is located in the existing Security Office near the Emergency Department. b. Manual Pull Stations: Single action unit with key operated station reset. c. Initiation Devices: Devices include addressable photoelectric smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors and heat detectors. d. Notification Devices: Annunciation devices shall be installed throughout the addition/renovation area to meet NFPA and ADA requirements and shall be integrated with the existing tone/voice alarm system. 5. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems: Not Applicable 6. Manual Suppression Systems: Not Applicable 7. Smoke Control/Management Systems: Not Applicable 8. Kitchen Cooking Equipment and Exhaust Systems: Not Applicable 9. Emergency Power Equipment: Not Applicable. 10. Hazardous Material Monitoring Equipment: Not Applicable Fire Protection Systems Narrative November 21, 2023 Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Expansion and Renovation Page 5 Northampton, Massachusetts 2 IA g BVH SECTION 5- Features Used in the Design Methodology Evaluation of the existing water supply is required in order to confirm that it is sufficient for the proposed renovation and the current design criteria. The fire protection contractor will be responsible for performing a fire hydrant flow test to update the flow test data for calculations related to this project. 1. A fire hydrant flow test was conducted by Rybak Engineering with the following results: Date: 2015 Static Pressure: 85 PSI Residual Pressure: 75 PSI Flow Rate: 1040 GPM 2. Emergency Response Personnel, Site Systems Features: Fire department access to existing 3. The following safeguards shall be implemented during the system construction. a. All welding safeguard procedures shall be followed as outlined in NFPA 13 and/or local standards and permit requirements. b. Local and national OSHA requirements shall be followed regarding worker safety in the construction areas. c. Methods for future testing and maintenance of systems and documentation: 1) NFPA 25 "Standard for The Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems" shall be followed by the building owner. SECTION 6-Sequence of Operation The fire alarm system is to monitor manual pull stations and automatically activated devices such as sprinkler flow switches, smoke detectors, or duct smoke detectors. The fire alarm system is designed so that upon activation of a fire alarm initiating device, all fire alarm indicating devices will simultaneously activate to notify occupants. Notification devices consist of tone type audio/visual units and strobe type visual units. Activation of any manual pull station, flow switch or smoke detector in common areas will immediately and simultaneously activate all tone and visual units and transmit an alarm signal. In addition, identification will occur at the FACP, identifying the device originating the alarm. The activation will also recall the elevator, shut down fans, and record the event in the system memory. The valve tamper, pressure, and flow switches at the main fire service entrances and on the sprinkler are monitored by the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). Alarm shall be sent to the local fire department through a radio box and antenna. The Air Handling Units (AHUs) will have duct smoke detectors on the supply and the return units. Each unit will have smoke and/or smoke/fire dampers on the unit. Upon detection of smoke,the detector shall initiate a shutdown of the AHUs and send a signal to the fire alarm control panel. Fire Protection Systems Narrative November 21, 2023 Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Expansion and Renovation Page 6 Northampton, Massachusetts 175 r. BVH Section 7-Testing Criteria All features, devices, and components shall be tested for acceptance in accordance with NFPA 3, 13, 24, 25 and 72 requirements. Sprinkler and riser pressure and flow switches shall be tested for signal transmission to the building FACP by flowing water through the inspector's test connections. All valve supervisory switches shall be tested by closing valves to verify transmission of trouble signals to the FACP. Smoke detectors shall be activated using a magnet, or with approved canned smoke for duct detectors, per the manufacturer's recommendations, and all pull stations shall be activated by opening, and upon activation of each device, the proper operation of the fire alarm system shall be checked for proper operation including annunciation at the fire alarm control panel and transmission of an alarm signal to Main Operator's Switchboard. Proper operation in the emergency power mode shall be demonstrated as well as a check of supervision circuits for opens and shorts. Section 8-Approval Requirements The following approval requirements shall be adhered to as a part of the "Close-Out" documents for the Code Officials' department records: 1. Third party fire alarm acceptance test to be performed prior to scheduling the Randolph Fire Department. 2. The AHJ shall be notified prior to any system testing being conducted. 3. Establish method of approval required (verbal or written) from Code Official if system satisfied all operational code compliance requirements. 4. Establish method of remedial action when a system or portion of a system fails to operate satisfactorily. 5. Documentation to be submitted to Code Officials at completion, verifying that systems are in compliance with all laws, regulations and standards, as well as pre-approved narrative reports along with the Fire Alarm Matrix. 6. Documentation as required by 780 CMR, Section 901.7.1.1 "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" as required by NFPA 72 Chapter"Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" and "Inspection and Testing Form" required by "Inspection,Testing and Maintenance", along with fire alarm as-built drawings. 7. Documentation to be submitted to Code Official listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of personnel for emergency notification. 8. Contractor shall provide the following at the end of the project a. As-built plans approved by a PE or FPE and reviewed by the AHJ b. Hydrant flow test c. Final hydraulic calculations d. Sprinkler piping leak test Fire Protection Systems Narrative November 21, 2023 Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Expansion and Renovation Page 7 Northampton, Massachusetts Initial Construction Control Document -41 /, To be submitted with the building permit application by a /1 Registered Design Professional 4. for work per the 9'h edition of the %..4,..t 4 *' Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107.6.2 Project Title: CDH ED Endo Date: November 1,2023 Property Address: 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Project: Check one or both as applicable: X New construction X Existing Construction Project description: Renovation of existing Emergency Department including new 1-story addition. I Christopher P. Milano MA Registration Number: 33917 Expiration date: June 30, 2024, am a registered design professional, and hereby certify that 1 have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concerning: [ ] Entire Project [ ] Architectural [x] Structural [ ] Mechanical [ ] Fire Protection [ ] Electrical [ ] Other for the above named project and that such plans,computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780 CMR), and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that 1 (or my designee)shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to: 1. Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents. 2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17, as applicable. 3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the approved construction documents and this code. When required by the building official, I shall submit field/progress reports(see item 3.)together with pertinent comments, in a form acceptable to the building official. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building official a `Final Construction Control Document'. Enter in the space to the right a"wet"or /01 r- °ti\electronic signature and seal: f RISTOPHER it,') ' STRUCTURAL m No.33917 e "Pc;:,., a�A FSSIONAL ECG Phone number: 781-670-9990 Email:Cpm@gm-se.com Building Official Use Only Building Official Name: Permit No.: Date: Trial Version 10 09 2012 Initial Construction Control Document To be submitted with the building permit application by a Registered Design Professional for work per the ninth edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107 Project Title: CDH ED Endo Date:Nov 1,2023 Property Address: 30 Locust St,Northampton,MA 01060 Project: Check(x) one or both as applicable: New construction X Existing Construction Project description:Renovation of an existing Emergency Deptartment. I Martin Batt MA Registration Number: 11098 Expiration date: 08/31/24 ,am a registered design professional, and I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans,computations and specifications concerningl: X Architectural Structural Mechanical Fire Protection Electrical Other: for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief such plans, computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780 CMR), and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that I (or my designee) shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to: 1. Review, for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents. 2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17,as applicable. 3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the approved construction documents and this code. Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107. When required by the building official,I shall submit field/progress reports(see item 3.)together with pertinent comments,in a form acceptable to the building official. Upon completion of the work,I shall submit to the building official a'Final Construction Control Document'. Enter in the space to the right a"wet" or $electronic signature and seal: Phone number: 617-419-4662 Email:mbatt@isgenuity.com (1.°1,1114.41:''ta VISO f w / Building Official Use Only ;_•!/ OF Building Official Name: Permit No.: Date: Note 1.Indicate with an'x' project design plans,computations and specifications that you prepared or directly supervised. If'other' is chosen,provide a description. Version Ol Ol 2018 Initial Construction Control Document } To be submitted with the building permit application by a �vrtill Registered Design Professional i 1 f' for work per the 9th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107.6.2 Project Title: Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Renovation and Expansion Date: 10/27/2023 Property Address: 30 Locust St.,Northampton,MA Project: Check(x)one or both as applicable: X New construction I X Existing Construction Project description: Renovation and expansion of the existing Emergency Department and renovation to a portion of the existing Endoscopy Department. I,Alan K.Vanags,MA Registration Number: 49981,Expiration date: 6/30/2024,am a registered design professional, and I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans,computations and specifications concerning': Architectural Structural Mechanical Fire Protection X Electrical X Other: Fire Alarm for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief such plans,computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780 CMR),and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that I(or my designee)shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to: 1. Review,for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings, samples and other submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents. 2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17, as applicable. 3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the approved construction documents and this code. Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107. When required by the building official,I shall submit field/progress reports(see item 3)together with pertinent comments, in a form acceptable to the building official. Upon completion of the work,I shall submit to the building official a `Final Construction Control Document'. ,;i Enter in the space to the right a"wet"or o ALAN K. electronic signature and seal: � VANAGS r<+' gn 8 ELECTRICAL H No.4••'1 / Phone number: 860-286-9171 Email: alan.vanags@salasobrien.com e o o , Building Official Use Only Building Official Name: Permit No.: Date: Note 1.Indicate with an`x'project design plans,computations and specifications that you prepared or directly supervised.If`other'is chosen, provide a description. Version 06 11 2013 Initial Construction Control Document To be submitted with the building permit application by a Registered Design Professional for work per the 9th edition of the er ir, Massachusetts State Building Code, 780 CMR, Section 107.6.2 Project Title: Cooley Dickinson Hospital ED Renovation and Expansion Date: 10/27/2023 Property Address: 30 Locust St.,Northampton,MA Project: Check(x)one or both as applicable: X New construction X Existing Construction Project description: Renovation and expansion of the existing Emergency Department and renovation to a portion of the existing Endoscopy Department. I,Jeffrey S. Cichonski,MA Registration Number: 49384,Expiration date: 6/30/2024,am a registered design professional, and I have prepared or directly supervised the preparation of all design plans,computations and specifications concerning': Architectural Structural X Mechanical X Fire Protection Electrical Other: for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge,information,and belief such plans,computations and specifications meet the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, (780 CMR),and accepted engineering practices for the proposed project. I understand and agree that I(or my designee)shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to: 1. Review,for conformance to this code and the design concept, shop drawings,samples and other submittals by the contractor in accordance with the requirements of the construction documents. 2. Perform the duties for registered design professionals in 780 CMR Chapter 17,as applicable. 3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work and to determine if the work is being performed in a manner consistent with the approved construction documents and this code. Nothing in this document relieves the contractor of its responsibility regarding the provisions of 780 CMR 107. When required by the building official,I shall submit field/progress reports(see item 3)together with pertinent comments, in a form acceptable to the building official. Upon completion of the work,I shall submit to the building official a `Final Construction Control Document'. .0OF Enter in the space to the right a"wet"ort k electronic signature and seal: ` y Phone number: 860-286-9171 Email:jeff.cichonski@salasobrien.com ,;y,. Building Official Use Only Building Official Name: Permit No.: Date: Note 1.Indicate with an`x'project design plans,computations and specifications that you prepared or directly supervised. If`other' is chosen, provide a description. Version 06 11 2013