FCSS2023-1007BUILDING PERMIT
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
PHONE (760) 777-7125
WWW.LAQUINTACA.GOV
APPLIED DATE: 12/07/2023
ISSUED DATE: 02/08/2024
Permit Type:
Permit Number:
Property Address:
APN:
Legal Description
Property Zoning:
Valuation:
Fire Sprinkler System - Commercial
51520 DESERT CLUB DR
FCSS2023-1007
770181010
L SEE MAP H-P MB 19/75 DESERT CLUB TR
UNIT
$0.00
VC, SEE MAP H-P
Owner:
Applicant:Chris Cox
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Contractor:Chris Cox
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
Declaration / Acknowledgement
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, IMPROVEMENT, DEMOLITION, OR REPAIR THE OWNER, APPLICANT AND/OR
CONTRACTOR UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY HAVE AFFIRMED WHEN APPLICABLE, THROUGH THE SUBMITTAL OF FORMS OR BY OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS, THE
FOLLOWING:
LICENSED CONTRACTOR OR OWNER-BUILDER DECLARATION (1 or 2)
1) They are licensed under provisions of Chapter 9 (commencing with
Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, and the
referenced
License is in full force and effect, or;
2) That they are exempt from the Contractors’ State License Law for the
reason(s) indicated by either (2)(a) and/or (2)(b), or (2)(c) where he or
she is exempt from licensure by a valid exemption. [Section 7031.5,
Business and Professions Code: Any city or county that requires a permit
to construct, alter, improve, demolish, or repair any structure, prior to its
issuance, also requires the applicant for the permit to file a signed
statement that he or she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of the
Contractors’ State License Law (Chapter (commencing with Section 7000)
of Division 3 of the Business and Professions
Code] Any violation of Section 7031.5 by any applicant for a permit
subjects the
applicant to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).)
a) As owner of the property, or my employees with wages as their sole
compensation, will do all of or portions of the work, and the structure is
not intended or offered for sale (Section 7044, Business and Professions
Code: The Contractors’ State License Law does not apply to an owner of
property who, through employees’ or personal effort, builds or improves
the property, provided that the improvements are not intended or offered
for sale. If, however, the building or improvement is sold within one year of
completion, the Owner-Builder will have the burden of proving that it was
not built or improved for the purpose of sale.).
b) As owner of the property, will be exclusively contracting with licensed
c) Are exempt from licensure under the Contractors’ State License Law.
As an Owner-Builder, they acknowledge that, except for their personal
residence in which they must have resided in for at least one year prior to
completion of the improvements covered by this permit, they cannot legally
sell a structure built as an owner-builder if it has not been constructed in
its entirety by licensed contractors. It is understood that a copy of the
applicable law, Section 7044 of the Business and Professions Code, is
available upon request when this application was submitted at the
following Web site:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html.
DECLARATION REGARDING CONSTRUCTION LENDING AGENCY (If
applicable)
A construction lender will be used for completion of the improvements
covered by this permit and the name and information of which is on file for
public inspection during the regular business hours of the public entity.
Failure of the applicant to indicate the construction lender on the
application does not relieve that person of the requirement to give the
construction lender preliminary notice from that duty.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION DECLARATION (1, 2 or 3)
WARNING: FAILURE TO SECURE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COVERAGE IS
UNLAWFUL, AND SHALL SUBJECT AN EMPLOYER TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND
CIVIL FINES UP TO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000), IN ADDITION
TO THE COST OF COMPENSATION, DAMAGES AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION
3706 OF THE LABOR CODE, INTEREST, AND ATTORNEY’S FEES.
1) Has and will maintain a certificate of consent to self-insure for workers’
compensation, issued by the Director of Industrial Relations as provided for
by Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for
which this permit is issued.
2) Has and will maintain workers’ compensation insurance, as required by
Section 3700 of the Labor Code, for the performance of the work for which
this permit is issued.
3) Certifies that, in the performance of the work for which this permit is
issued, shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject
to the workers’ compensation laws of California, and agree that, if should
become subject to the workers’ compensation provisions of Section 3700 of
the Labor Code, shall forthwith comply with those provisions.
NOTICE TO APPLICANT (1, 2 and 3)
1) Each person upon whose behalf this application was made, each person
at whose request and for whose benefit work is being performed under or
pursuant to any permit issued as a result of this application, the owner, and
the applicant, each agrees to, and shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the City of La Quinta, its officers, agents, and employees for any act or
omission related to the work being performed under or following issuance of
this permit.
2) Any permit issued as a result of this application becomes null and void if
work is not commenced within 360 days from date of issuance of such
permit, or if cessation of work for 180 days will subject permit to
cancellation. On or after January 1, 2019, every permit issued shall become
invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced
within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by
such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the
time the work is commenced.
3) Certified that they read the application and state that the information
provided is correct. Agree to comply with all city and county ordinances and
state laws relating to building construction, and hereby authorize
representatives of this city to enter upon the above-mentioned property for
inspection purposes.
IMPORTANT: An Application for Permit was made to the Building Official,
subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth at the time of application,
which is now hereby an Issued Permit. If any part of the information being
supplied on this permit is inaccurate or untrue, please contact the City of La
Quinta at (760) 777-7125 immediately for correction.
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Permit Type:
Permit Number:
Property Address:
Fire Sprinkler System - Commercial
FCSS2023-1007
51520 DESERT CLUB DR
BUILDING PERMIT
Installation of new Wet Fire Sprinkler System in accordance with NFPA 13 standards.
Use of Permit
Construction Details
131Number of Sprinkler
Heads
1024Building Square Feet -
Protected
R-2: Multi-FamilyBuilding/Unit
Occupancy
Classification(s)
VCZoning VCGeneral Plan Within La Quinta LimitsCity Limits
DESERT CLUB TR UNITSubdivision Name SEE MAP H-PLot Number 4419.52Lot Size
96673, 98224, 17232Centerlines Truck Routes L SEE MAP H-P MB 19/75
DESERT CLUB TR UNIT
Legal Description
Valuation Details
Type Group Sq Ft Value
Financial Information
Fee AmountFee Amount PaidInvoice No.
INV-00003609 $18.30 Credit Card Convenience Fee $18.30
$732.00 Fire - Sprinkler System - 1 Commercial/Industrial $732.00
$750.30 $750.30 Total for Invoice INV-00003609
INV-00010910 $183.00 Fire - Failed or Additional Field Inspections $183.00
$183.00 Fire - Failed or Additional Field Inspections $183.00
$366.00 $366.00 Total for Invoice INV-00010910
Grand Total for Permit $1,116.30 $1,116.30
Workflow / Inspections
Workflow Step / Action Name Action Type Start Date End Date
Review v.1 12/11/2023 0:00 01/09/2024 17:27
Fire Review v.1 Receive Submittal 12/11/2023 0:00 12/19/2023 17:08
Fire Review v.2 Receive Submittal 01/09/2024 0:00 01/09/2024 17:27
Fire Inspections v.1 01/26/2024 11:10 12/05/2024 11:06
FIRE - OH Rough Piping (Comm) v.1 Inspection 01/26/2024 11:10 01/30/2024 14:56
FIRE - OH Rough Piping (Comm) v.2 Inspection 01/30/2024 14:58 02/01/2024 15:26
FIRE - OH Rough Piping (Comm) v.3 Inspection 02/02/2024 0:00 02/05/2024 14:20
FIRE - OH Rough Piping (Comm) v.4 Inspection 02/05/2024 14:20 02/06/2024 17:33
FIRE - OH Rough Piping (Comm) v.5 Inspection 02/07/2024 14:16 02/13/2024 16:03
FIRE - OH Hydro v.1 Inspection 01/26/2024 11:11 01/30/2024 14:56
FIRE - OH Hydro v.2 Inspection 01/30/2024 14:58 02/01/2024 15:26
FIRE - OH Hydro v.3 Inspection 02/02/2024 0:00 02/05/2024 14:20
FIRE - OH Hydro v.4 Inspection 02/05/2024 14:21 02/06/2024 17:34
FIRE - OH Hydro v.5 Inspection 02/07/2024 14:17 02/13/2024 16:03
Fire Sprinkler Final 13/13R v.1 Inspection 10/03/2024 10:27 10/04/2024 19:20
Fire Sprinkler Final 13/13R v.2 Inspection 12/03/2024 13:34 12/05/2024 11:06
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Permit Type:
Permit Number:
Property Address:
Fire Sprinkler System - Commercial
FCSS2023-1007
51520 DESERT CLUB DR
BUILDING PERMIT
Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work
shall remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be
construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of the applicable code and other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the applicable code and other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be
valid. It shall be the duty of the owner or the owner's authorized agent to cause the work to remain visible and able to be accessed for
inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of
any material required to allow inspection.
It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for
inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this
code.
Inspections
A building or structure shall not be used or occupied in whole or in part, and a change of occupancy of a building or structure or portion
thereof shall not be made, until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a
certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of the applicable code and other ordinances
of the jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the
jurisdiction shall not be valid.
Certificate of Occupancy
A person shall not make connections from a utility, a source of energy, fuel, or power, or a water system or sewer system to any building
or system that is regulated by the applicable code and other ordinances of the jurisdiction for which a permit is required, until approved by
the building official.
Service Utilities
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OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL – LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7078
• www.rvcfire.org
December 19, 2023
World Fire Protection
Re: Desert Club Apartments - Fire Sprinkler System Permit
FCSS2023-1007 / 51520 Desert Club Drive, La Quinta
The plans you submitted for the above referenced project have been reviewed by Riverside County Fire
Department - Office of the Fire Marshal personnel and require the following corrections and additional
details.
1.) Note the applicable edition of NFPA 13R / 13 (2022).
2.) Provide hydraulic nodes and dimensions on the piping plan.
3.) Show the fixed pressure loss for the backflow preventor on the hydraulic calculations.
4.) The pipe and fittings proposed to be located outside and exposed to weather (between the garage
building and apartment building) are required to be able to withstand corrosion. Confirm this
equipment is suitable for the outdoors. NFPA 13: 16.4.2.3
5.) Show how the seismic separation assembly will be installed for the pipe between the garage building
and the apartment building. NFPA 13: 18.3.1 Note the location of the fire department connection
(F.D.C.) and the post indicating valves (P.I.V.)
All questions regarding the meaning of these requirements should be referred to the Office of the Fire
Marshal staff at (760)777-7078.
Chris Cox – Fire Safety Supervisor
OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHAL – LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253 • Phone (760) 777-7078
• www.rvcfire.org
January 9, 2024
World Fire Protection
Re: New Fire Sprinkler System – Desert Club Apartments
FCSS2023-1007 / 51520 Desert Club Drive
The sprinkler plans you submitted for the above referenced project have been reviewed by Riverside County
Fire Department - Office of the Fire Marshal personnel and are approved with the following conditions.
1) The fire sprinkler system shall be monitored and supervised by an approved Dedicated Function - Fire Sprinkler
Monitoring System.
2) Each system shall have an Air-Relief valve in compliance with NFPA 13 installed in a remote, most elevated
location.
3) CA compliant Hydraulic Calculation Placards shall be installed on the riser or other approved location. Risers
shall have signage indicating the location of remotely located placards.
4) The following inspections/tests are required to be witnessed by Office of the Fire Marshal staff:
a) Overhead Rough: All installed/relocated piping must be visible.
b) Overhead Hydro: Entire system shall be hydrostatically tested at a minimum of 200 psi for 2 hours.
c) Underground Supply Flush: Flush of the underground supply line until clear of all debris and to
the satisfaction of the inspector.
d) Final inspection: Water-flow signal test as performed from the inspector test valve. As-Built plans
required to be maintained on site as approved by the inspector. General Information sign and
Hydraulic Calculation plate(s) provided.
NOTE: The underground flush shall be done through a pipe or hose equal in size to the sprinkler underground supply
pipe, prior to connection to the above ground sprinkler piping.
The Fire Department approved plans and conditions letter must be at the job site.
Applicant/installer shall be responsible to contact the Fire Department to schedule inspections. Requests for
inspections are to be made at least 48 hours in advance and may be arranged by calling (760)777-7131.
All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions should be referred to the Office of the Fire Marshal
staff at (760)777-7078.
Chris Cox - Fire Safety Supervisor
78495 CALLE TAMPICO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 / 760-777-7000 / INSPECTION HOTLINE: 760-777-7131
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
RECORD OF INSPECTIONS / PERMIT CARD
THIS CARD IS TO REMAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
INSTALLING CONTRACTOR MUST BE PRESENT FOR ALL INSPECTIONS. SEE NOTES ON REVERSE SIDE.
JOB
ADDRESS: 51520 Desert Club Drive PERMIT#: FCSS2023-1007 DATE
ISSUED: 1/9/24
DESCRIPTION: Fire Sprinkler System CONTRACTOR: World Fire Protection
HYDRANT SYSTEM DATE INITIALS SPECIAL SUPPRESSION DATE INITIALS
Thrust block pre-pour Door fan test
UG rough piping Abort test
UG hydro Mechanical shutdown
Flush Detector test
Final E F Deluge/pre-action
SPRINKLER U.G. Final E F
Thrust block pre-pour UST/AST TANK
UG rough piping Installation
UG hydro Removal
Flush Emergency shut off
Final E F Primary piping
FIRE SPRINKLER Secondary piping
Weld inspection Dispensers & shear valves
Overhead rough piping Final E F
Overhead hydro MISC. INSPECTIONS
UG flush / OK to connect Spray booths
Main drain/inspectors’ test Hood/duct extinguishing
High pile storage High pile rack storage
In-rack sprinklers H.P. vents/access/corridors
Hose racks Tract access/hydrant verification
Final E F Access & Address verification
HOOD EXTINGUISHING OTHER CONST. PERMIT
Detection system
Function test
Gas/electrical shut-off
Nozzle model/placement
Fire alarm connection
Final E F
SPRAY BOOTHS FIRE CODE PERMIT(S)
Installation
Air flow test
Mechanical interlock
Extinguishing system
Fire alarm connection
Final E F
FIRE ALARM KNOX SYSTEM
Rough-wire inspection Building Knox box
Function test Gate access Knox box/padlock
Duct detectors/velocity BUILDING INSPECTIONS
24 hr. battery test T/I final
Sprinkler monitoring Shell final
Final E F Final for occupancy
FINAL INSPECTION DATE: INSPECTORS SIGNATURE:
**WHEN CALLING FOR AN INSPECTION PLEASE HAVE PERMIT NUMBER READY. SEE NOTES ON REVERSE SIDE**
78495 CALLE TAMPICO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253 / 760-777-7000 / INSPECTION HOTLINE: 760-777-7131
INSPECTION NOTES
1. Sway bracing and hangers will be inspected at the time of rough piping inspection.
2. All required hydrostatic pressure tests shall maintain 200 psi for a 2-hour duration. (EX: Residential Fire Sprinkler
Systems)
3. Fire sprinkler system remodels: if indicated on plans or this card, a hydrostatic pressure test shall be required.
4. All underground joints and thrusts blocks shall be exposed and readily visible during the hydrostatic test.
5. Contractor shall supply all testing equipment, access and operating instructions at time of test.
6. All systems shall be inspected, tested, and approved by a Fire Inspector before any work is started that may cause the
affected system to be covered or hidden.
POLICIES ON FIELD INSPECTIONS
A. INSPECTION REQUESTS: Inspections are made subject to availability. Please have the permit number available when
scheduling inspections. For City of La Quinta inspections call: (760) 777-7131.
B. APPROVED PLANS: Shall be kept on the job site at all times that work is in progress. Work shall NOT commence
without approved plans.
C. INSPECTION REQUESTS: As required by the California Fire Code, the appropriate installing contractor shall be required
to schedule the necessary inspections and be present on site for inspections.
D. RE-INSPECTIONS: Will be charged against a permit when an inspection has failed, is not ready, the responsible party not
on site or where previously noted corrections have not been completed.
E. COMMODITIES: Unless otherwise noted on approved plans or letter of conditions, no commodities shall be entered into
the structure until clearance has been granted by the Fire Dept and Building Official.
F. OCCUPANCY: Buildings shall NOT be occupied by persons other than construction workers until a Final Fire Clearance
has been granted by the Fire Dept and a Certificate for Occupancy has been issued by the Building Official.
INSPECTION NOTES:
THIS CARD IS REQURIED TO BE POSTED AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE. THIS CARD AND APPROVED PLANS MUST BE
AVAILABLE AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE FOR ALL INSPECTIONS.
THIS PERMIT SHALL EXPIRE AND BECOME NULL AND VOID IF THE WORK AUTHORIZED IS NOT COMMENCED WITHIN 180
DAYS OR IF THE WORK IS SUSPENDED OR ABANDONED FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS OR MORE.
THIS PERMIT IS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL ONLY AND DOES NOT INTEND TO ABROGATE MORE RESTRICTIVE
REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER AGENCIES HAVING RESPONSIBILITY.