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Permit Number: C20-1043
Permit Type: Commercial Building Permit - None BldgNew
Address: W 310 36TH AVE Anchorage
Location: ALOFT HOTEL, 146 ROOMS
Work Description: NEW CONSTRUCTION HOTEL (63,194 SQFT R-1 OCC. VA CONST.) (21,774 SQFT A-2 OCC. VA CONST).  TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE 84,968, 146 ROOMS - MJD
Status: Issued
Project Name: ALOFT HOTEL
Review Type: Architectural
Result: Approved
Result Date: 5/29/2020 11:29:00 AM

Comments:

 Code SectionReview CommentStatus
1_Resolved

A5.02, 1 and A5.06,5:A vertical grab bar is also required on the side wall of the ADA water closet. (ICC/ANSI A117.1-604.5.1).  Verify that the vertical grab bar is now shown on the accessible Queen, accessible King, and Public toilet rooms.


NOT RESOLVED


RESOLVED



2_Resolved

A4.0 thru A4.6; Show foundation insulation R-10 to at least 3 feet in depth.


MOSTLY RESOLVED: Foundation insulation,  R-10 to at least 3 feet in depth, is now shown on most details. Note that the drawing numbers have changed.  About 6 details still require insulation.


MOSTLY RESOLVED:The latest drawings are not provided yet in the plan set.



3_Resolved

A0.01, Applicable Codes: The applicable codes and edition are as follows;


International Building Code (IBC) 2012 and local amendments


International Existing Building Code (IEBC) 2012 and local amendments


International Residential Code (IRC) 2012 and local amendments


International Fire Code (IFC) 2012 and local amendments


International Mechanical Code (IMC) 2012 and local amendments


International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2012 and local amendments


International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2012 and local amendments


Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 2012 and local amendments


National Electric Code (ICC/NEC/NFPA 70) 2017 and local amendments


Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities (ICC/ANSI A117.1) 2009



MOSTLY RESOLVED: Please add the following that were missed.


Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) 2012 and local amendments


National Electric Code (ICC/NEC/NFPA 70) 2017 and local amendments


Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities (ICC/ANSI A117.1) 2009





4_Resolved

A0.01, Several of the section/table reference numbers are applicable to the 2009 I codes.  Please revise to cite the applicable 2012 edition.


RESOLVED.



5_Resolved

A0.01, The required Building Element Ratings are correct as shown.  Please clarify why some of the provided are less that required.


NOT RESOLVED:

This is now shown on G0.1; however, it still requires correction.



6_Resolved

A0.01, Please address these additional items in the Code Study Items:


Add the public spaces occupant loads (Sec 1004)

Add Energy Code insulation requirements, including the foundation; reference; IECC Chapter 4 and local amendments)

Add the public spaces plumbing fixture count, i.e., required/provided; reference; Section 2902, Table 2902.1

Add the Guestroom Matrix the ADA  count, i.e., required/provided; reference; Section 1107.6, Table 1107.6.1.1


NOT RESOLVED:

This is now shown on G0.1; however, it still requires correction.



7_Resolved

A0.01, Means of egress: Add the common path of egress requirement; reference; Section 1014.3, Table 1014.3


NOT RESOLVED:

This is now shown on G0.1; however, it still requires correction.



8_Resolved

The Construction Requirements identifies an A-5 occupancy; however, the Building Area Summary identifies an A-2 occupancy.  Please clarify.  Some areas actually appear to be an A-3 occupancy. 


NOT RESOLVED:

This is now shown on G0.1; however, it still requires correction.



9_Resolved

A2.05, Roof Plan; The two access hatches appear to be located within 10 feet of the roof edge.  If so, indicate 42" high guards at the roof edge, reference Sec 1013


NOT RESOLVED:

This is still not corrected.  Please revise the roof hatch locations to greater than 10 feet of the roof edge or indicate 42" high guards at the roof edge.


STILL NOT RESOLVED:

This is still not corrected; the Alternate Means and Methods was not approved.  Please revise the roof hatch locations to greater than 10 feet of the roof edge or indicate 42" high guards at the roof edge.


RESOLVED



10_Resolved

A1.01, Add a fire door at the east end of the residential corridor on the first floor, or continue the corridor 1/2 hour F R rating all the way out to the second exit.


NOT FULLY RESOLVED:

Check direction of door swings and continuity of the corridor 1/2 hour F R rating all the way out to the second exit.


NOT FULLY RESOLVED:

Revise the door rating for Door 100B to 45 minutes; consider having it remain normally open on mag locks; closing on a fire alarm, sprinkler activation, loss of power, etc.



11_Resolved

All drawings: The drawings still indicate 60% complete and F&F submittal.  Please provide a full permit set of drawings.


MOSTLY RESOLVED:

Although the drawings indicate 60% complete and F&F submittal, the local Architect has informed me that in fact this is the full permit submittal set. This will be corrected on the next drawing submittal.


RESOLVED:

This has been corrected on all resubmitted drawings.  The non revised drawings have been corrected in CAD; however, they have not been reprinted.



12_Resolved

Drawing A2.05; Show the Make Up Air Unit on this drawing that currently exists on drawing M5.1 (RTU-3). The Make Up Air Unit appears to be located within 10 feet of the roof edge.  If so, indicate 42" high guards at the roof edge, reference Sec 1013



STILL NOT RESOLVED:

This is still not corrected; the Alternate Means and Methods was not approved.  Please revise the roof hatch locations to greater than 10 feet of the roof edge or indicate 42" high guards at the roof edge.


RESOLVED



13_Resolved
Drawing A2.30; Check the Stairwell 01 and 02 Door ratings.  They require a 90 minute fire resistive rating, unless on a flat exterior wall. Refer to IBC 1022.7 regarding the 180 degree rule.

14_Resolved
Drawing A5.04; Please indicate which rated assemblies are used for these chase wall details.

15_Resolved

Drawing A5.60; detail 5, Show the 18" vertical grab bar for the accessible QQ bathroom. Not that a similar compliant detail for the accessible king rooms should also be detailed.


Verify that the vertical grab bar is now shown on the accessible Queen, accessible King, and Public toilet rooms.


NOT RESOLVED


 RESOLVED



16_Resolved
Drawing ID 2.01; Note that this plan does not match Drawing A2.01.  Check all of the ID plans for consistency with the Floor Plans.

17_Resolved

Drawing ID5.1, Employee Restroom elevation 14; Show the 18" vertical grab bar for the Employee Restroom. Ensure that compliant grab bars and other accessible requirements are also detailed for the public restrooms and the splash restroom.


Verify that the vertical grab bar is now shown on the accessible Queen, accessible King, and Public toilet rooms.


NOT RESOLVED


RESOLVED



18_Resolved
Drawings A2.31 and A2.33; Verify that safety glass is provided where required per IBC Section 2406.

19_Resolved

Drawing A5.30, Detail 1 on Drawing A5.30 references Detail 1 on Drawing A4.06.  This drawing was not provided in the plan set.  Please check other references as well as this one.


NOT RESOLVED:


Check all of the referenced details on the full plan set.  Several are not accurate.



MOSTLY RESOLVED:


These drawings were not yet removed from the hard copy plan sets.



20_Resolved

Please address each of the provided comments for a core and shell permit approval.  The core and shell permit submittal will have further Architectural review prior to a final complete full Architectural review and approval.



Enough comments were resolved for core and shell permit approval.  Resolve the remaining comments for full architectural approval


MOSTLY RESOLVED:


More than enough comments were resolved for core and shell permit approval.  Resolve the remaining comments for full architectural approval.






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