FSS2020-0159Description: EPIC - STORAGE - NEW FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM / BCOM2019-0067
Type: FIRE SPRINKLER (WEB)
Subtype: Status: FINALED
Applied: 12/11/2020 EPRS
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Approved: 3/30/2021 KHET
Parcel No: 600020028 Site Address: 79315 HIGHWAY 111 STE 1 LA QUINTA,CA 92253
Subdivision: PM 33588
Block: Lot: 2
Issued: 3/30/2021 ONLINE
Lot Sq Ft: 0
Building Sq Ft: 0 Zoning:
Finaled: 8/24/2021 KHET
Valuation: $105,000.00
Occupancy Type: Construction Type:
Expired:
No. Buildings: 0
No. Stories: 0 No. Unites: 0
Details: La Quinta Self Storage
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ADDITIONAL SITES doa
CHRONOLOGY TYPE I STAFF NAME I ACTION DATE I COMPLETION DATE I NOTES
SENT EMAIL:
Cal -West Fire Protection
1113 N. Gates St.
Santa Ana, CA 92703
866-374-9378
This email is provided to document the review of the partial
Inspection performed today and to additionally give a Notice
of Violation.
First, the Inspection Review. A partial Overhead Rough/Hydro
Inspection was requested for the 2nd Floor addition of
piping. Several notes are provided:
[1] Installers have installed a total of 9 -heads (1 added) each
branch. – Future As-builts should reflect.
[2] Seismic Restraint was not installed per updated plans for
the 2.5" cross mains.
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[3] Mechanical connections did not consistently have
"coupons/cookies" attached at all locations. Crew were
attempting to locate in discard boxes. #Back-flush (recorded
video) will be required if not all accounted for.
[4] Air -relief Vent needs to be added for this new section of
pipe at the high -point due to the piping arrangement
trapping air.
Failed/additional inspections as part of inspection phasing
will require additional inspection fee of $161.00 each
inspection. I have cleared the Partial OH Rough/Hydro in the
permit system as this portion of the system is not intended to
be covered and can be inspected again as part of a future
additional/partial inspection. Thus, avoiding a reinspection
specific to this section and requiring fees. Items still need to
be addressed.
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
This "Notice of Violation" is being provided in application to
CA Health & Safety Code, Ch 5.5 Automatic Fire Extinguishing
Systems Certification, Article 4. Enforcement, § 927.
Violations. The SFM, SFM Designee or AHJ is authorized to
inspect project worksites where work on fire protection
systems is being performed to ensure that persons
performing the work possess valid certifications or
registrations as required by this Chapter. The SFM, SFM
Designee or AHJ is authorized to require persons performing
work to provide proof of applicable certification or
registration card. Any person who cannot show proof of
certification or registration to the SFM, SFM Designee or AHJ
shall be subject to Sections 928 through 932.
It was observed that Cal -West Fire Protection (CSLB: 870249)
had 2 employees present and working at the project location
of 79315 Highway 111, La Quinta, CA 92253 under La Quinta
Fire Permit FSS2020-0159, performing install work and in
violation of the following:
H&S § 925. General Provisions.
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a) No person shall engage in the installation of water-based
fire protection systems as defined in Section 924.12 without
first being certified or registered in accordance with these
regulations and have obtained a certification or registration
card issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). An
Apprentice or Trainee shall become registered in accordance
with the provisions in Article 5.
H&S § 934. Employer Responsibility.
Every properly licensed contractor performing installation of
water-based fire protection systems shall ensure all fire
sprinkler fitters under their employment are certified or
registered. The licensed contractor shall notify the Office of
the State Fire Marshal in writing within seventy-two (72)
hours from the date of hire of an employee's status as a
trainee, apprentice or certificate holder.
H&S § 937. Fire Sprinkler Fitter Trainee Registration.
d) Individuals may perform work within the scope of these
regulations for no more than ninety (90) days prior to
submitting an application to the OSFM.
e) The trainee shall work under the direct supervision of a
Certified Fire Sprinkler Fitter at all times and shall do the
following:
1) Only perform installation of water-based fire protection
systems for a properly licensed California Contractors State
License Board C-16 contractor.
2) Be registered into a California State or federally approved
fire sprinkler fitter apprenticeship program within one (1)
year of their date of hire.
Alejandro Moreno -Diaz (A010634 — Trainee) was identified as
"one of the lead" workers on the installation work. There was
comments received that the Journeyman level Sprinkler Fitter
was not present and was only on the job a couple times a
week. Additionally, Moreno-Diaz's certification is well past
expired. The second individual (Name not documented) was
identified as a "laborer" and was not able to provide any SFM
Sprinkler Fitter Certification information.
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Failure to correct these issues of certification and having
qualified individuals performing the work will result in a Stop
Work Order, Notification to the State Fire Marshal and
possible additional enforcement in compliance with the laws.
In the coming days and weeks I will likely perform
unannounced site visits and will ask all observable persons
performing work on the fire sprinkler system to provide their
Sprinkler Fitter Certification Cards.
Please confirm receipt of this notice and advise if you have
any questions.
EMAIL TO CAL -WEST AND GC:
Today's inspection was communicated as being the "final" of
the rough partials, however there were some rough elements
that were yet to be completed, most notably the drops to the
elevator hoistway pit with the indicating(tamper) control
valve and water flow switch, & the connection of the new
portions of the system to the existing risers.
A thorough inspection was nevertheless conducted and
thorough notes were taken to document changes and missing
elements or corrections, where identified. The inspection
essentially failed and requires correction with reinspection.
Attached you will find the latest plan set with the inspection
notes provided in (Purple) notation to stand out from the red
piping details. I will attempt to list elements that are
corrections requiring reinspection and separately identify
elements that are for notation for revised as-builts that will
be required for thorough documentation.
Corrections:
• More than 20 locations were identified as missing the cut-
out coupon being affixed in proximity to the connection.
(Comment from "Trainee" lead fitter Alejandro Moreno -Diaz
that he will go check the truck to see if he could find them - is
unsettling. These should be recovered immediately and
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affixed next to the connection right away, not stored in a
bucket and affixed later.)
o Cal West Fire Protection is required to perform systematic
backflush actions in phased intervals of the system to
reasonably confirm that all cut-out coupons have been
recovered. Such flushing operations shall be performed by
Sprinkler Fitter classification and in the presence of the
General Contractor (Kevin Ham) Following the flushing of the
system to the liable comfort of Cal West —
Fitter/Management and the pleasure of the General
Contractor — Cal West shall provide a letter on company
letter head documenting the actions taken and satisfactory
results. This letter shall be wet -signed by the Fitter and the
General Contractor and then provided to the La Quinta Office
of the Fire Marshal for documentation and record keeping.
*This is in addition to the check -box detailed in the NFPA 13
Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground
Piping required as part of System Acceptance.
• 2 locations were noted with painted heads — see plans for
locations
• Several locations were identified as "Missing Head" and
confirmed as reasonably needed based on construction
elements and required spacing. Install where "Missing Head"
is noted.
• 2 portions of pipe, affecting 3 heads was twisted — causing
the head deflectors to not sit level, but a drastic angle. —see
plan for locations
• 1 location was identified as needing to be relocated for
conduit obstruction — see plan for location
• Portions of the main -runs appear to have had seismic
installed at dimensions exceeding their maximum spacing.
Possibly 2 lengths of 4 -inch have exceeding lateral seismic
restraints.
• The existing front covered patio now converted to enclosed
self -storage space and display windows is still provided with
existing sprinkler coverage of unconfirmed density and
hazard design. Installation crew does not intend to remove
existing and install new portions of system in this location as
the plans show, and wants Cal West designers to confirm that
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the supply to this portion of the system from the 2nd story
supply main is adequate for the Ordinary Group 2 rating.
Plans need to clearly identify if this system is to remain, its
piping arrangement, pipe size and the 1 or more points of
supply.
o The plans need to correctly identify the added heads in the
3 window display bays.
o Plans also need to correctly identify the existing coverage
and head location in the still exterior shade canopy - see
noted area on plan.
• The 3 -window display bays were drywalled and connection
of the new heads was not able to be confirmed even after
cutting small access areas. *Cut-out coupon missing was
identified at only 1 accessible of these locations. Reinspection
needs to be able to adequately show the connection to
existing/new overhead lines.
• The elevator hoistway pit protection needs to be installed
per plan with an indicating control valve and waterflow
switch independently supplying the pit sidewall. (x2
locations)
• Provide penetration protection in all fire rated assemblies
in compliance with NFPA 13 standards and the CBC.
• A transition portion of the main of System 1 was not
completed per plan. See plan notes for the location of 3 -inch
pipe that reduces off of a T -fitting of the 4" main to a 2.5"
main.
• I forgot to confirm the name of the Cal West Foreman (Jose
Moreno, or Gregory Bartholow?) - As the SFM Certified
Sprinkler Fitter, they must be present on the job site
whenever a Registered Trainee and/or Apprentice (or
uncertified) installers are working on the system (CA H&S 937
item (e) / H&S 938 item (c)). Commentary with the Sprinkler
Fitter identified that he has not been constant on the job
while these uncertified/unregistered Trainees and
Apprentices were performing all of the work.
Notes for revised As -Built plans to be required:
• 4 -inch main piping serving System 1 needs to be corrected
to field conditions. — see plan notes for details.
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• Update sprinkler head legend to reflect the added TY325
Pendents.
• Update plans to reflect as -built locations of seismic
restraints if compliant with maximum seismic spacing
designs.
• See plan notes for added and removed heads where
identified as appropriate.
• See plan notes for pipe routing changes of branch lines in
serving specific heads and rerouting around mechanical and
architectural details.
Thank you,
KOHL HETRICK
SERIES OF EMAIL IDENTIFYING SYSTEM FITTERS
(UNCERTIFIED/UNREGISTERED/REGISTERED):
Thank you for the clarification on today's inspection. We will
be working with the field and engineering team to get the
updated storage unit layout to make sure we have the
correct files and submitted for review right away.
I also didn't include Jose Camargo and Pedro Osorio on the
list since they were not at this project anymore but I do also
have an application number for their certifications.
Pedro Osorio — CF21006618AES - ( Trainee Application in
process for review )
Jose Camargo — CF21006619AES - ( Trainee Application in
process for review )
Thanks,
Jose Chavez
Operations Manager
8361 Commonwealth Ave
Buena Park, CA 90621
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Office: (714) 752-6966
Cell: (714) 928-7992
jchavez@cal-westfire.com
From: Hetrick, Kohl@CALFIRE <Kohl.Hetrick@fire.ca.gov>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 20214:59 PM
To: J Chavez <jchavez@cal-westfire.com>; Gonzalo Pena
<gpena@ca I-westfi re.com>
Cc: Cooley, Sonia@CALFIRE <Sonia.Cooley@fire.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: EPIC STORAGE - LA QUINTA - 5-10-2021 PARTIAL
INSPECTION
Thank you for the list and the update.
On May 11th I visited the job site and requested
identification from the pipe fitters observed there at that
time.
I was provided ID's for — Ernesto Carrillo, Jose Camargo &
Pedro Osorio Villeda. I see Ernesto in your list. Please identify
provisions for Jose and Pedro.
For clarification of today's inspection attempt:
1. Overhead Rough/Hydro — Partial inspection for the 1st
floor additions to the system were not approved.
2. Significant modifications made in the field that were not
compliant with the approved (revised) plans dated 5/4/2021.
Portions of the mains were rerouted and moved to deal with
architectural impacts.
3. It appeared that the field installers were not provided the
current approved set of plans and were following the original
approved plans for the seismic restraint installation locations.
This is of minor concern as the seismic installed is excessive
to what was approved in the revised set.
4. There was no attempt by the installing crew to maintain
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red -line notes of changes to the piping arrangement that
would be able to be sent back to company designers for
updating as -built plans.
S. No Fire Sprinkler plan set is showing the current/updated
storage unit layout which has modestly changed. Seek
updated layout from the Architect.
6. The existing canopy front area that has now been enclosed
was not improved as the plans had identified. Field installers
were trying to justify the existing pendant coverage as
adequate. You need to confirm that the existing coverage is
(1) supplied and charged, (2) is of appropriate calculation for
Ordinary Hazard Group -II if you would like to keep the
existing coverage.
a. If not keeping, portion of system should be
demoed/improved per approved plans.
b. As-builts shall reflect either option.
7. All fitters on site shall produce documentation or card
showing their status with the State Fire Marshal for Pipe
Fitter Certification.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
KOHL HETRICK
Fire Safety Specialist / Office of the Fire Marshal
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
City of La Quinta
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
Desk: 760-777-7074 1 Mobile: 760-409-5109
Inspection Hotline: 760-777-7131
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
kohl.hetrick@fire.ca.gov I www.rvcfire.org
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The Office of the County Fire Marshal is committed to
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employees to serve our community through innovation and
partnership.
From: J Chavez <jchavez@cal-westfire.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 202112:04 PM
To: Hetrick, Kohl@CALFIRE <Kohl.Hetrick@fire.ca.gov>;
Gonzalo Pena <gpena@cal-westfire.com>
Cc: Cooley, Sonia@CALFIRE <Sonia.Cooley@fire.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: EPIC STORAGE - LA QUINTA - 5-10-2021 PARTIAL
INSPECTION
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Good Afternoon Inspector Hetrick,
Per our conversation earlier this morning, please see below
the information requested on the crew members that are
working onsite that have the pipe fitter cards and those that
are on the trainee application list that we have started
working on getting thru to the Cal -Fire website for approval.
Gregory Bartholow — A010656 ( Renewal fees have been paid
Santos A. Mayorga — A7010 ( Renewal fees have been paid )
Alejandro Moreno -Diaz - A010634 ( Application has been
submitted as a Sprinkler Fitter. Had previously completed
trainee )
Jose Moreno — A023080 ( Valid Sprinkler Fitter Card )
Ernesto Carrillo — CF21006824EAS ( Trainee Application in
process for review )
Hansy Discua — CF21006823EAS ( Trainee Application in
process for review )
Alexander Moreno — CF21006634 ( Trainee Application in
process for review )
Thanks,
Jose Chavez
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Operations Manager
8361 Commonwealth Ave
Buena Park, CA 90621
Office: (714) 752-6966
Cell: (714) 928-7992
jchavez@cal-westfire.com
From: Hetrick, Kohl@CALFIRE
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 20219:19 AM
To: Kevin Ham
Subject: 79215 Hwy 111- LQ - Fire Sprinkler Corrosion
Concerns
Attachments: NFPA 25 -14.2 Internal Insp of Piping.pdf; NFPA
25 - ANNEX D - OBSTRUCTION
INVESTIGATION.pdf; FSS2019-0145 - PERMIT DETAILS.pdf
Kevin,
Thank you for bringing to my attention the additional existing
system leak issues. I had already observed some and even
directed the need for CalWest to reasonably mitigate. I'm
sorry to hear that they are merely putting a band-aid on the
long-term issue.
This building has been suspected to have had MIC (Micro-
biologically Influenced Corrosion) in the fire sprinkler system
since my observation of it on 10/23/2019. 1 observed it while
inspecting work related to the neighboring tenant's
construction improvements. I gave direction to that General
Contractor to have a licensed C-16 Contractor to perform a
needed NFPA 25 5 -Year Certification of the system. The
contractor acquired local company Desert Fire who certified
the
system at that time.
I personally cautioned Desert Fire on certifying the system
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7/13/2021
prior to confirming points of corrosion throughout the 4 -riser
systems and overhead mains and cross -mains. Desert Fire
representative advised that they were comfortable with
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OFFICE MEETING I KOHL HETRICK 1 7/13/2021
7/13/2021
certification.
I am presently contacting Desert Fire and requesting the
formal documentation of the work/repairs/certification
performed, as I had not previously been provided.
It may be appropriate for Property Management/Owner to
reach out to Desert Fire with the information of continued
leaks and corrosion issues in existing portions of the system
that they Certified under liability.
Alternatively, a C-16 Fire Protection Contractor may be
tasked with performing a whole system investigation for
other
areas of corrosion or obstruction concerns.
Attached are excerpts from NFPA 25, the standard for
maintaining these systems. Annex D provides good
information
on the impacts and concerns of corrosion, especially that of
MIC.
I have also provided the Permit Details for the Floor & Decor
permit which has my correspondence on this matter
highlighted on page 3.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
KOHL HETRICK
Kevin (Superintendent with Colorado West Construction)
requested that I visit the site due to concerns with failing
portions of the existing system.
Kevin advised that they have had a total of 3 leaks in the
system due to observed MIC internal pipe corrosion. Cal West
Fire Protection went out and did minor pipe replacement
repairs.
I will be discussing property owner and tenant improvement
contractor options for addressing the long-term issue.
Last 5 -year was completed by Desert Fire as part of a
corrosion mitigation concern under previous FSS2019-0145
for the neighboring tenant Floor & Decor. 5 -year certification
posted 10/2019.
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PRE -CON KOHL HETRICK I 4/12/2021 I 4/12/2021 I M individuals that have theirpSFM Sprinkler Fitter 'ca ds. 2
Discussed project expectations and timelines.
CONDITIONS
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INFORMATION
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NAME TYPE
NAME
ADDRESSI
CITY
STATE
ZIP
PHONE
FAX
EMAIL
APPLICANT
Jose Chavez
8361 Commonwealth
Ave
Buena Park
CA
90621
(714)497-7227
CHECK #
jchavez@cal-
westfire.com
BILL TO
CAL - WEST FIRE PROTECTION
SPECIALIST
1113 N GATES STREET
SANTA ANA
CA
92703
(714)497-7227
GPENA@CAL-
WESTFIRE.COM
CONTRACTOR
CAL - WEST FIRE PROTECTION
SPECIALIST
1113 N GATES STREET
SANTA ANA
CA
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92703
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(714)497-7227
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GPENA@CAL-
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OWNER
ROB FOX
44045 MARGARITA
ROAD, SUITE 100
TEMECULA
CA
92592
(714)497-7227
$161.00
$161.00
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
CLTD
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT
QTY
AMOUNT
PAID
PAID DATE
RECEIPT #
CHECK #
METHOD
PAID BY
BY
FIRE FAILED OR
ADDITIONAL RE-
101-0000-42421
0
$161.00
$161.00
5/25/21
WEB8335
182287
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
INSPECTION
FIRE FAILED OR
ADDITIONAL RE-
101-0000-42421
0
$161.00
$161.00
5/25/21
WEB8335
182287
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
INSPECTION
FIRE FAILED OR
ADDITIONAL RE-
101-0000-42421
0
$161.00
$161.00
7/27/21
WEB8842
132999
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
INSPECTION
FIRE FAILED OR
ADDITIONAL RE-
101-0000-42421
0
$161.00
$161.00
8/23/21
WEB9088
161264
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
INSPECTION
FIRE MORE THAN 3
REVIEWS - EACH
101-0000-42420
1
$161.00
$161.00
3/30/21
WEB7770
182825
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
REVIEW
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CLTD
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT
QTY
AMOUNT
PAID
PAID DATE
RECEIPT #
CHECK #
METHOD
PAID Y
BY
FIRE PLAN REVISION
101-0000-42420
0
$161.00
$161.00
4/27/21
WEB8058
115176
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
SUBMITTALS
FIRE PLAN REVISION
101-0000-42420
0
$161.00
$161.00
7/28/21
WEB8853
130407
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
SUBMITTALS
FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
101-0000-42421
0
$242.00
$242.00
3/30/21
WEB7770
182825
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTR
IAL
FIRE SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS
101-0000-42420
0
$403.00
$403.00
3/30/21
WEB7770
182825
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTR
IAL PC
Total Paid for FIRE FEES: $1,772.00 $1,772.00
RECORDS
101-0000-424160
$10.00
$10.00
3/30/21
WEB7770
182825
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
MANAGEMENT FEE
Total Paid for RECORDS MANAGEMENT FEE: $10.00 $10.00
TECHNOLOGY
502-0000-436110
$5.00
$5.00
3/30/21
WEB7770
182825
CREDIT
Jose Chavez
EPRS
ENHANCEMENT FEE
Total Paid for TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENT FEE: $5.00 $5.00
TOTALS:00 $1,787.00
INSPECTIONS
SEQID INSPECTION TYPE INSPECTOR SCHEDULED COMPLETED RESULT REMARKS NOTES
777F
DATE DATE
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5/10/2021 - Partial OH Rough/Hydro
Inspection:
(1) Branches have 9 heads (1 added) each.
(2) Seismic Restraint was not installed per
updated plans.
(3) Mechanical connections did not have
"coupons/cookies" attached at all locations.
Crew attempting to locate in discard boxes.
OVERHEAD HYRO
KHET
5/10/2021
5/10/2021
PARTIALLY
PARTIAL - 2ND FLOOR
Back-flush required if not all accounted for.
APPROVED
ADD.
(4) Air -relief Vent needs to be added for this
new section of pipe at the high -point due to
the piping arrangement trapping air.
*Two crew -members on site do not have
valid/current SFM Sprinkler Pipe Fitter
Certification cards.
**No (Journeyman) Sprinkler Fitter
classification was on site.
5/10/2021 - Partial OH Rough/Hydro
Inspection:
(1) Branches have 9 heads (1 added) each.
(2) Seismic Restraint was not installed per
updated plans.
(3) Mechanical connections did not have
"coupons/cookies" attached at all locations.
Crew attempting to locate in discard boxes.
OVERHEAD ROUGH
KHET
5/10/2021
5/10/2021
PARTIALLY
PARTIAL - 2ND FLOOR
Back-flush required if not all accounted for.
PIPING
APPROVED
ADD.
(4) Air -relief Vent needs to be added for this
new section of pipe at the high -point due to
the piping arrangement trapping air.
*Two crew -members on site do not have
valid/current SFM Sprinkler Pipe Fitter
Certification cards.
**No (Journeyman) Sprinkler Fitter
classification was on site.
SIGNIFICANT AS -BUILT CHANGES OBSERVED
OVERHEAD HYRO
KHET
5/17/2021
5/17/2021
DISAPPROVE
PARTIAL - 1ST FLOOR
AND REQUIRE REVISIONS/CALCS PRIOR TO
D
REINSPECTION
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OVERHEAD ROUGH
PIPING
KHET
5/17/2021
5/17/2021
DISAPPROVE
D
PARTIAL - IST FLOOR
SIGNIFICANT AS -BUILT CHANGES OBSERVED
AND REQUIRE REVISIONS/CALCS PRIOR TO
REINSPECTION
OVERHEAD HYRO
KHET
6/7/2021
6/7/2021
APPROVED
1ST FLOOR SYSTEM
Corrections:
• More than 20 locations were identified as
missing the cut-out coupon being affixed in
proximity to the connection. (Comment
from "Trainee" lead fitter Alejandro
Moreno -Diaz that he will go check the truck
to see if he could find them - is unsettling.
These should be recovered immediately and
affixed next to the connection right away,
not stored in a bucket and affixed later.)
o Cal West Fire Protection is required to
perform systematic backflush actions in
phased intervals of the system to reasonably
confirm that all cut-out coupons have been
recovered. Such flushing operations shall be
performed by Sprinkler Fitter classification
and in the presence of the General
Contractor (Kevin Ham) Following the
flushing of the system to the liable comfort
of Cal West — Fitter/Management and the
pleasure of the General Contractor — Cal
West shall provide a letter on company
letter head documenting the actions taken
and satisfactory results. This letter shall be
wet -signed by the Fitter and the General
Contractor and then provided to the La
Quinta Office of the Fire Marshal for
documentation and record keeping. *This is
in addition to the check -box detailed in the
NFPA 13 Contractor's Material and Test
Certificate for Aboveground Piping required
as part of System Acceptance.
• 2 locations were noted with painted heads
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KHET
6/7/2021
6/7/2021
DISAPPROVE
D
SEE NOTES &
ATTACHMENTS
— see plans for locations
• Several locations were identified as
"Missing Head" and confirmed as reasonably
needed based on construction elements and
required spacing. Install where "Missing
Head" is noted.
• 2 portions of pipe, affecting 3 heads was
twisted — causing the head deflectors to not
sit level, but a drastic angle. — see plan for
locations
• 1 location was identified as needing to be
relocated for conduit obstruction — see plan
for location
• Portions of the main -runs appear to have
had seismic installed at dimensions
exceeding their maximum spacing. Possibly 2
lengths of 4 -inch have exceeding lateral
seismic restraints.
• The existing front covered patio now
converted to enclosed self -storage space and
display windows is still provided with
existing sprinkler coverage of unconfirmed
density and hazard design. Installation crew
does not intend to remove existing and
install new portions of system in this
location as the plans show, and wants Cal
West designers to confirm that the supply to
this portion of the system from the 2nd story
supply main is adequate for the Ordinary
Group 2 rating. Plans need to clearly identify
if this system is to remain, its piping
arrangement, pipe size and the 1 or more
points of supply.
o The plans need to correctly identify the
added heads in the 3 window display bays.
o Plans also need to correctly identify the
existing coverage and head location in the
still exterior shade canopy - see noted area
on plan.
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I• The 3 -window display bays were drywalled
and connection of the new heads was not
able to be confirmed even after cutting small
access areas. *Cut-out coupon missing was
identified at only 1 accessible of these
locations. Reinspection needs to be able to
adequately show the connection to
existing/new overhead lines.
• The elevator hoistway pit protection needs
to be installed per plan with an indicating
control valve and waterflow switch
independently supplying the pit sidewall. (x2
locations)
• Provide penetration protection in all fire
rated assemblies in compliance with NFPA
13 standards and the CBC.
• A transition portion of the main of System
1 was not completed per plan. See plan
notes for the location of 3 -inch pipe that
reduces off of a T -fitting of the 4" main to a
2.5" main.
• I forgot to confirm the name of the Cal
West Foreman (Jose Moreno, or Gregory
Bartholow?) - As the SFM Certified Sprinkler
Fitter, they must be present on the job site
whenever a Registered Trainee and/or
Apprentice (or uncertified) installers are
working on the system (CA H&S 937 item (e)
/ H&S 938 item (c)). Commentary with the
Sprinkler Fitter identified that he has not
been constant on the job while these
uncertified/unregistered Trainees and
Apprentices were performing all of the
work.
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ALL CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE. AS-
BUILTS REQUIRED. CERTIFICATION OF
BACKFLUSH OF OVERHEAD PIPING TO
REMOVE UN -RETRIEVED DEBRIS IS
REQUIRED. *ALL OH ROUGHS/HYDROS HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED. **DISCUSSED FINAL
OVERHEAD ROUGH
KHET
6/9/2021
6/9/2021
APPROVED
INSPECTION, ACCEPTANCE TESTING AND
PIPING
CERTIFICATIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED. (C-16
GONZALO WAS PRESENT AND ENSURED
COMPLIANCE OF THE SYSTEM AND RED -LINE
NOTING OF THE PLANS FOR FUTURE AS -
BUILTS) 1 -AIR VENT REQUIRED 2ND FLOOR
SYSTEM 1.
1) Install Auxiliary drain signage where
missing.
2) Reconnect the disconnected pipe feeding
the exterior projection fire sprinkler.
3) Add missing protection in unit on 2nd
floor near SW stairway.
4) Address concern for over -spray
throughout 1st floor where perceived
FIRE FINAL**
KHET
7/29/2021
7/29/2021
DISAPPROVE
SEE NOTES
barriers were not provided.
D
5) Restock spare head box with all
appropriate head types and quantities.
6) *Mesh screen needed to be installed on
all 1st floor units to maintain 18" of
clearance from the fire sprinkler head.
Reinspection is required and will followup
with paperwork or certification.
FIRE FINAL**
KHET
8/24/2021
1 8/24/2021
1 APPROVED
ALL ITEMS ADDRESSED
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