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Plan Review Case Studies
Presented by Joe Versteeg
Versteeg Associates
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Joe Versteeg
Versteeg Associates, LLC Code Compliance & Fire Safety Consultants
86 University Drive, Torrington CT 06790
860-480-3951 [email protected]
www.versteeg-associates.com
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Plan Review
Definition
A systematic in-depth examination of the submitted plans and specifications.
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Plan Review
Purpose
To determine the degree of compliance with adopted codes and standards
2015 CSFPC
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Benefits of Plan Review
Understanding of how the building operates
• Means of egress
• Building services
• Life safety features
• Construction features
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Benefits of Plan Review
Understanding of how the building operates
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Benefits of Plan Review
• Find non-compliance
• Future inspections
• Sound basis for building alterations
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Effects of a Poor Review
• Cost over-runs
• Forced acceptance
• Compliance takes time
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Effects of a Poor Review
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Submittals
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Building Code
Construction documents
• Sufficient information
• Occupant load & Egress
• Exterior wall envelope
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Submittals
Drawings
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Submittals
Specifications (Project Manual)
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Submittals
Site Plan Drawings (C)
• Hydrant locations
• Utility connections
• Fire vehicle access
• Exit discharge
• Building set-backs (exposures)
• Landscape plans
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Site Plan
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Grading Plan
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Grading Plan
Incline Decline
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Grading Plan
Incline
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Utility Plan
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FD Vehicle Access
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FD Vehicle Access
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Fire Department Vehicle Access
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Building Access
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Turning Radii
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Turning Radii
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Minimum Height
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Road Surface
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Road Surface
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Submittals
Specifications (Project Manual)
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Submittals
Specifications (Project Manual)
Generally follows CSI Master Format
• 1995 format - @ 16 Divisions
• 2004 format - @ 41 Divisions
Part 1 General
Part 2 Products
Part 3 Execution
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Submittals
2.15 DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES D. Fire Dampers 1. Fabricate low resistance fusible link fire dampers in accordance with NFPA-90A and UL approved procedures. 2. Fire damper shall meet all UL and NFPA requirements for primary fire dampers, and shall be approved for use where ducts penetrate partitions with resistance ratings of two hours or less, per UL Standard 555.
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Submittals
SECTION 16720 - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 1.4 REFERENCES A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - USA:
No. 70-2011 National Electric Code (NEC)
No. 72-1999 National Fire Alarm Code
No. 90A-1999 Air Conditioning Systems
No. 101-2000 Life Safety Code
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Common Mistakes
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Drawings – Demolition
28,000 SF Office Occupancy
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28,000 SF Office Occupancy
OL 280
44”/0.3=147 44”/0.3=147
720 SF CR 720 SF CR
720 SF CR 720 SF CR
28,000-1,440=26,560 SF (B)
OL 265
44”/0.3=147
OL 48 OL 48
OL 265+48+48=364
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Drawings – Code Summary
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Any deficiencies?
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Passageway not a corridor
Handrail extension
Door Required
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2 story R-2
2 story B/M
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Apts.
Lofts
Office
Office/ Retail
Elevations
4th Floor Level
Apt. #1 Loft
Apt. #2 Loft
Apt. #3 Loft
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3rd Floor Level
Apt. #1 Main
Apt. #2 Main
Apt. #3 Main
2nd Floor Level
Office #1 Office #2 Office #3
Grade Level
Office/Retail #1 Office/Retail #2
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2 story A-2
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5 story R-2
2 story S-2
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4 story R-2
1 story S-2
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1 story S-2/R-2/B/A-3
Firehouse
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Mechanical Attic
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2 story R-2
1 story M/B
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