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ASSOCIATED PERMITS
D2000-037
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas R Keefe, Fire Chief
March 10, 2000
Fire Department Review
Control #D2000-037
(510)
Re: River Hills Lot 8 - 4018 South 126th Street
Dear Sir:
The attached set of building plans have been reviewed by
The Fire Prevention Bureau and are acceptable with the
following concerns:
1. Your street address must be conspicuously posted on
the building and shall be plainly visible and legible from
the street. (UFC 901.4.4)
2. For all commercial, multifamily and single family
subdivisions, hydrants shall be placed so that a hydrant is
within 150 feet of a building and so that no point of a
building (around it's perimeter) is greater than 300 feet
from a hydrant. Distance from a hydrant to a building is
measured along the path of vehicular travel. (City
Ordinance #1692)
3. For short plat development (four single family homes
or less), hydrants shall be placed so that a hydrant is
within 250 feet of a building. Distance from a hydrant to
a building is measured along the path of vehicular travel.
(City Ordinance #1692)
4. Fire hydrants shall conform to American Water Works
Association specifications C-502-54; it shall be
compression type, equipped with two 2 1/2" N.S.T. hose
ports and one 5" Storz pumper discharge port, and shall
have a 1 1/4" Pentagon open -lift operating nut. (City
Ordinance #1692)
5. An approved water supply capable of supplying the
required fire flow for fire protection shall be provided to
all premises upon which facilities, buildings or portions
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439
Cizy of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas P. Keefe, Fire Chief
Page number 2
of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or
within the jurisdiction. When any portion of the facility
or building protected is in excess of 150 feet (45,720 mm)
from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, on-site fire hydrants and mains capable of
supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when
required by the chief. (UFC 903.2)
Water supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs,
pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other
fixed systems capable of providing the required fire
flow. In setting the requirements for fire flow, the
chief may be guided by Appendix III -A. (UFC 903.3)
6. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements
for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire area which
does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall be 1,000
gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min.). Fire flow and flow
duration for dwellings having a fire area in excess of
3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall not be less than that
specified in Table A -III -A-1. Exception: A reduction in
required fire flow of 50 percent, as approved by the chief,
is allowed when the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system. (UFC Appendix III -A, sec. 5.1)
7. In lieu of a fire hydrant, an approved residential
fire sprinkler system may be installed when vehicular
travel distance from the nearest hydrant exceeds 250 feet.
In lieu of a fire hydrant, an approved residential
fire sprinkler system may be installed when vehicular
travel distance from the nearest hydrant exceeds 150
feet.
Acceptance of residential fire sprinkler systems shall
include field verification of GPM and residual
pressures meeting or exceeding the listing for the
sprinkler type.
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439
Ciz of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas R Keefe, Fire Chief
Page number 3
All new sprinkler systems and all modifications to
existing sprinkler systems shall have fire department
review and approval of drawings prior to installation
or modification. New sprinkler systems and all
modifications to sprinkler systems involving more than
50 heads shall have the written approval of the
W.S.R.B., Factory Mutual, Industrial Risk Insurers,
Kemper or any other representative designated and/or
recognized by The City of Tukwila, prior to submittal
to the Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau. No sprinkler
work shall commence without approved drawings. (City
Ordinance #1742)
Contact The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau to witness
all required inspections and tests. (UFC 10.503)
(City Ordinance #1742)
8. All electrical work and equipment shall conform
strictly to the standards of The National Electrical Code.
(NFPA 70)
An aisle to and working space shall be provided for
each electrical panel. An aisle width not less than
24 inches shall provide access to the panel and 30
inches of working space shall be provided directly in
front of the panel. (NEC 110-16(a), NEC 110-16(c))
Each circuit breaker shall be legibly marked to
indicate it's purpose. (NEC 110-22)
Any overlooked hazardous condition and/or violation of the
adopted Fire or Building Codes does not imply approval of
such condition or violation.
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439
Steven M Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas P. Keefe, Fire Chief
Page number 4
Yours truly,
The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau
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Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439
Ciiy of Tukwila
Steven M Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas P. Keefe, Fire Chief
February 11, 2000
Fire Department Review
Control #D2000-037
(510)
Re: River Hills Lot 8 - 4018 South 126th Street
Dear Sir:
The attached set of building plans have been reviewed by
The Fire Prevention Bureau and are acceptable with the
following concerns:
1. The minimum fire flow and flow duration requirements
for one- and two-family dwellings having a fire area which
does not exceed 3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall be 1,000
gallons per minute (3785.4 L/min.). Fire flow and flow
duration for dwellings having a fire area in excess of
3,600 square feet (344.5 m2) shall not be less than that
specified in Table A -III -A-1. Exception: A reduction in
required fire flow of 50 percent, as approved by the chief,
is allowed when the building is provided with an approved
automatic sprinkler system. (UFC Appendix III -A, sec. 5.1)
2. For all commercial, multifamily and single family
subdivisions, hydrants shall be placed so that a hydrant is
within 150 feet of a building and so that no point of a
building (around it's perimeter) is greater than 300 feet
from a hydrant. Distance from a hydrant to a building is
measured along the path of vehicular travel. (City
Ordinance #1692)
3. For short plat development (four single family homes
or less), hydrants shall be placed so that a hydrant is
within 250 feet of a building. Distance from a hydrant tp..
a building is measured along the path of vehicular travel.
(City Ordinance #1692)
4. Maintain a 3' clear space around the sprinkler
riser(s) for emergency access. (NFPA 13 4-1.2)
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas R Keefe, Fire Chief
Page number 2
5. A supply of spare sprinklers (never fewer than 6)
shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers
that have operated or been damaged in any way can be
promptly replaced. These sprinklers shall correspond to
the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the
property. The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet
located where the temperature to which they are subjected
will at no time exceed 100 degrees F. A special sprinkler
wrench shall also be provided and kept in the cabinet to be
used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. (NFPA
13-2-2.7.1, 2-2.7.2)
6. All new sprinkler systems and all modifications to
existing sprinkler systems shall have fire department
review and approval of drawings prior to installation or
modification. New sprinkler systems and all modifications
to sprinkler systems involving more than 50 heads shall
have the written approval of the W.S.R.B., Factory Mutual,
Industrial Risk Insurers, Kemper or any other
representative designated and/or recognized by The City of
Tukwila, prior to submittal to the Tukwila Fire Prevention
Bureau. No sprinkler work shall commence without approved
drawings. (City Ordinance #1742)
Contact The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau to witness
all required inspections and tests. (UFC 10.503)
(City Ordinance #1742)
7. Dedicated fire alarm system circuit breaker(s) shall
be equipped with a mechanical lockout device. (NFPA 72
(1-5.2.8.2))
8. All electrical work and equipment shall conform
strictly to the standards of The National Electrical Code.
(NFPA 70)
An aisle to and working space shall be provided for
each electrical panel. An aisle width not less than
24 inches shall provide access to the panel and 30
inches of working space shall be provided directly in
front of the panel. (NEC 110-16(a), NEC 110-16(c))
Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439
City of Tukwila
Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
Fire Department Thomas R Keefe, Fire Chief
Page number 3
Each circuit breaker shall be legibly marked to
indicate it's purpose. (NEC 110-22)
9. Your street address must be conspicuously posted on
the building and shall be plainly visible and legible from
the street. (UFC 901.4.4)
10. All required hydrants and surface access roads shall
be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the
time of construction. (UFC 901.3)
Yours truly,
The Tukwila Fire Prevention Bureau
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Headquarters Station: 444 Andover Park East • Tukwila, Washington 98188 • Phone: 206-575-4404 • Fax: 206-575-4439