HomeMy WebLinkAboutFire Comments Hampton InnFIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 6, 2012
TO: Rocale Timmons, Associate Planner
FROM: Corey Thomas, Plans Review Inspector
SUBJECT: Hampton Inn and Suites
1. The preliminary fire flow is 3,000 gpm. A minimum of three fire hydrants
are required. One within 150-feet and two within 300-feet of the building.
It appears adequate fire flow is available in the area. Fire flows
exceeding 2,500 gpm requires a looped fire main around the building.
Hydrants shall be equally spaced around the complex at a maximum
spacing of 300-feet. Hydrants are required within 50-feet of all fire
department connections for standpipes and sprinkler systems. Existing
hydrants may be counted toward the requirements as long as they meet
current code, some of the existing hydrants do and some do not.
2. Fire mitigation impact fees are currently applicable at the rate of $0.52
per square foot of commercial space. No charge for covered parking
area. This fee is paid at time of building permit issuance.
3. Approved fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems are required throughout
the buildings. Dry standpipes are required in all stairways. Direct outside
access is required to the fire sprinkler riser rooms. Fire alarm systems
are required to be fully addressable and full detection is required.
Separate plans and permits required by the fire department.
4. Fire department apparatus access roadways are required within 150-feet
of all points on the buildings. Fire access roads are required to be a
minimum of 20-feet unobstructed width with turning radius of 25-feet
inside and 45-feet outside minimum. Fire lane signage required for the
onsite roadways. Maximum grade on roadways is 15%. Roadways shall
support a minimum of a 30-ton vehicle and 322-psi point loading. Dead
end access roadways exceeding 150-feet will require an approved
turnaround.
5. An electronic site plan is required prior to occupancy for pre-fire planning
purposes.
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6. Separate plans and permits are required for any fuel tanks associated
with the proposed emergency generator.
7. All buildings equipped with an elevator in the City of Renton are required
to have at least one elevator meet the size requirements for a bariatric
size stretcher. Car size shall accommodate a minimum of a 40-inch by
84-inch stretcher.
8. The building shall comply with the City of Renton Emergency Radio
Coverage ordinance. Testing shall verify both incoming and outgoing
minimum emergency radio signal coverage. If inadequate, the building
shall be enhanced with amplification equipment in order to meet
minimum coverage. Separate plans and permits are required for any
proposed amplification systems.
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