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John Tavaglione,
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Jeff Stone,
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Roy Wilson,
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Marion Ashley,
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
82-615 HigirwayIndio, Fax -
January 18, 2006
Lench Design Studio, Inc.
P.O. Box 450
La Quinta, CA 92253
Re: Non -Structural Building Plan Review
LAQ-06-BP-004 / 79-440 Hwy 111
Ste. 101,102,1'03, 104, 105, 106
Fire Department personnel have reviewed and approved the plans you submitted for the above
referenced project Please be advised the following conditions apply as a part of the conditionsfor the
issuance of a building permit.
1) Fire Department approval is based upon the 2001 CBC requirements for Group B or M
occupancies. It prohibited to use, process or store any materials in the occupancy that would
classify it as a Group H occupancy per Sec. 307 of the 2001 CBC.
2) The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all
commercial buildings using the procedure established in the 2001 CFC. A fire flow of 1500 gpm for
a.2 -hour duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible
material is placed on the job site.
3) The required fire flow shall be available from a Super hydrant(s) (6"x 4"x 21/2" x 21/2") located not
less than 25' or more than 165' from any portion of the building(s) as measured along approved
vehicular travel ways.
4) Install a complete fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13. The post indicator valve -and fire department
connection shall be located to the front within 25' to 50' of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25' from the
building. System plans must be submitted to the Fire Department for review, along with a
planfinspection fee. The approved plans, with Fire Department Job card must be at the job site for
all inspections. (Fine sprinkler riser location should be placed within the building in relation to the
approved location of the FDCRIV.)
5) Whenever sprinkler overhead mains of 4" size or larger are provided, the Riverside County Fire
Department requires documentation from a structural engineer that the roof structural members will
be capable of supporting the weight of the water filled mains and attached lines. Provide
appropriate detailed documentation, with a wet stamp and signature, by the project structural
engineer.
6) Install an alarm monitoring system for fire sprinkler system(s) with 100 or more heads (20 or more in
Group I, Division 1.1 and 1.2 occupancies). Valve monitoring, water -flow alarm and trouble signals
shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or proprietary
monitoring station in accordance with 2001 CBC, Sec. 904.3.1. An approved audible sprinkler flow
alarm shall be provided on the exterior in an approved location and also in the interior in a normally
occupied location. A C-10 licensed contractor must submit plans, designed in accordance with
,NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, to the Fire Department for review and approval prior to installation.
EMERGENCY SERVICES DIVISION • PLANNING SECTION . INDIO OFFICE
82-675 Highway 111, 2"d FI., Indio, CA 92201. • (760) 863-8886 • Fax (760) 863-7072
7) Install Knox Key Lock box, Model 3200, mounted per recommended standard of the Knox Company. If the
buildingffacility is protected with a fire alarm system or burglar alarm system, the lock boxes will require
"tamper" monitoring. Special forms are available from this office for the ordering of the Key Switch. This form
must be authorized and signed by this office for the correctly coded'system to be purchased.
8) All egress doors shall comply with CBC Sec: 1003.3.1.8 for proper door hardware.
9). Install portable fire extinguishers per Title 19, but not less than 2A10BC in rating. Contact a certified
extinguisher company for proper placement and spacing of equipment.
10) Approved building address shall be placed in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street
and rear access if applicable. Building address numbers shall be a minimum of 12° for building(s) up to 25' in
height, and 24' in height for building(s) exceeding 25' in height. In multi -tenant buildings, businesses shall
post the business name and suite number on back doors as well as the front Suite numbers or letters must
be a. minimum of 6' in height. All addressing must be legible and of a contrasting color with the background.
Please contact the Fire Department Planning & Engineering staff for final inspection prior to occupancy.
Requests for inspections are to be made at least 72 hours in advance and may be arranged by calling (760) 863-
8886.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Fire Department Planning &
Engineering staff at (760) 863-8886.
Sincerely,
Tracy Hobday
Chief Fire Department Planner
By
Walter Brandes
Fre Safety Specialist
Cc: City of La Quinta — Building Dept.
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