| 01. |
ADMINISTRATION |
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5%
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| |
0101. Permits
Review and process applications for operational
and construction permits.
|
10% |
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| |
0102. Correspondence
Prepare correspondence related to interpretation
and application of department and code requirements.
|
5% |
|
| |
0103. Legal Enforcement
Prepare technical reports necessary to enforce
violations of fire code requirements, including
preparing violation notices and stop work orders.
|
10% |
|
| |
0104. Research and Testimony
Research fire protection requirements for special
construction, operations and materials. When directed
by the fire code official, provide expert technical
testimony on fire codes and standards. |
20% |
|
| |
0105. Policies and Procedures For Plan Review
Document internal policies and procedures for conducting
fire protection plans examination which assure fair
and consistent quality of service and code compliance.
Document due-process procedures for handling of
disputes. |
5% |
|
| |
0106. Consultation and Explanation
Assist in coordinating the activities of the Fire
Code Official with the building official, zoning
official, registered design professional, owner/developer,
contractor, and public utilities. |
30% |
|
| |
0107. Prepare and Maintain Records
Prepare and maintain a record of each fire protection
plans examination which is conducted, including
notices and orders issued, showing the findings
and disposition of each. |
20% |
|
| 02. |
OCCUPANCIES |
|
15% |
| |
0201. Occupancy Type
Verify that the Occupancy Type of the building
is correct.
|
15% |
|
| |
0202. Type of Construction
Verify that the specified Type of Construction of
the building is correct. |
15% |
|
| |
0203. Occupant Load
Verify code compliance of the specified occupant
load for individual rooms. |
25% |
|
| |
0204. Specific Occupancy and Use Hazards
Verify code compliance to protect against hazards
of specific occupancies and use. |
20% |
|
| |
0205. Evaluate Special Fire Protection Features
Verify that special fire protection features such
as fire-resistive materials and surface treatments,
and clearance of combustibles surrounding the building
are specified where where required. |
25% |
|
| 03. |
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS |
|
20% |
| |
0301. Management Plan (list elements)
Review the Hazardous Materials Management Plan and
Inventory Statement for compliance with code requirements
for the prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous
conditions related to storage, dispensing, use and
handling of hazardous materials. |
5% |
|
| |
0302. Material Safety Data Sheets
Verify that Material Safety Data Sheets are submitted
on hazardous materials, and specify the material
classification hazard. Verify correct classification
of hazardous materials, and maximum allowable quantity. |
10% |
|
| |
0303. Control Areas
Verify that control areas are specified where required,
and are designed and constructed in accordance with
the Code. |
20% |
|
| |
0304. Special Hazards
Verify that occupancies with special hazards - such
as Hazardous Production Material (HPM), semiconductor
fabrication, drycleaning and woodworking - comply
with specific Code requirements for these hazards.
Verify that explosion control is provided where
required. |
15% |
|
| |
0305. Flammable and Combustible Liquids and
Gases
Verify that storage, use and handling of flammable
and combustible liquids and gases is specified,
and complies with special Code requirements. |
25% |
|
| |
0306. Storage of Combustibles
Verify the general fire protection and safety requirements
for combustible storage. |
25% |
|
| 04. |
FIRE PROTECTION |
|
35% |
| |
0401. Water Supply for Fire Protection
Verify that water supplying fire protection systems
is sufficient for designed fire flow, with control
and monitoring equipment as required by Code. Verify
that hydrants are located and sized as required.
Verify compliance of fire department inlet and hose
connections. |
15% |
|
| |
0402. Sprinklers, Standpipes and Alternate
Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
Verify that sprinklers, standpipes and alternate
automatic fire extinguishing systems are specified
where required, are designed by qualified persons
to the appropriate standard, are designed for the
specified class of service, and are listed for the
specified class of service, and are listed for their
specified use. Verify compliance of construction
and equipment specifications for layout, installation,
operation and monitoring. |
35% |
|
| |
0403. Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
Review that fire alarm and detection systems are
specified where required, are designed by qualified
persons to the appropriate standard, are designed
for the specified class of service, and are listed
for their specified use. Verify compliance of construction
and equipment specifications for layout, installation,
operation and monitoring. |
35% |
|
| |
0404. Portable Extinguishers
Verify compliance of size, class and location of
portable extinguishers. |
5% |
|
| |
0405. Smoke Control Systems
Verify that mechanical and passive smoke control
systems are specified where required, are designed
by qualified persons to the appropriate standards. |
10% |
|
| 05. |
EGRESS AND SAFETY (less significance to FPPE,
verifies only) |
|
25% |
| |
0501. Emergency and Standby Power
Verify that emergency and standby power is provided
for systems egress and Occupant safety, and are
listed for the specified use. |
5% |
|
| |
0502. Egress Doors
Verify that egress doors are provided where required,
are of adequate size, swing, fire protection rating
and compliance of panic or fire exit hardware. |
25% |
|
| |
0503. Stairs, Ramps and Balconies
Verify that stairs, ramps and balconies comply with
Code requirements, including rise/run of steps,
width, length, guards, rails and landings. |
25% |
|
| |
0504. Exit Access
Verify that the egress rout complies with Code requirements
for width, clearances, maximum travel distance,
fire protection, illumination and signage. Verify
that any dead-end corridors comply with Code requirements. |
30% |
|
| |
0505. Access To Buildings, Windows and Roofs
Verify that the building and its windows and roof
are accessible for emergency access by the fire
department. Verify stairway access to the roof when
required by Code, with street-level signage. Verify
that the site plan specifies location of premise
identification and, when required, fire-department
key boxes. |
10% |
|
| |
0506. Hazards To Fire Fighters
Verify that posting of signage for hazardous materials
is specified on the plans where required. Verify
that protective barriers are specified where necessary
for the safety of emergency personnel. Verify that
building elements that may be hazard to emergency
personnel are identified. |
5% |
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