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Permit Number:	09 5019
Permit Type:	Commercial Building Permit - None BldgNew
Address:	6000 SOUTH AIRPARK PL Anchorage
Location:
Work Description:	Work Descr: 2745 sq ft VB 6/18/10 144 sq ft S2 & 151 sq ft U for Observation Tower per CO#3tb, Remarks: tb
Status:	Issued
Project Name:	FBI CLASSROOM AND RANGE FACILI
Review Type:	Architectural
Result:	Approved
Result Date:	6/21/2010 12:00:00 AM

Comments:

	Code Section	Review Comment	Status

Advisory Information:
. C(2): The following comments based on the 2006 International Building Code (IBC) must be resolved before a permit is issued. The approval of plans and specifications does not permit the violation of any section of the IBC or any federal, state or local regulations. RESOLVED 5-10-10. C(3): COVER - CODE INFORMATION In areas of jurisdiction not served by a water utility, the building is required tobe built as a Type "A" structure per local amendment to IFC 508.2. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. WITHOUT A SOURCE OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY TO WITHIN 400 FEET OF THE BUILDING FOR FIRE FIGHTING PURPOSES (IFC 508.5.1) THECONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE UPGRADED FROM TYPE "V-B" TO "V-A". RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(4): COVER - CODE INFORMATION Provide construction requirements per IBC Tables 601and 602. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. THE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR A TYPE "V-A" BUILDING WERE NOT PROVIDED. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(5): 2/A4.1 Rear Elevation A vertical grab bar is also required per ICC/ANSI A117.1-604.5.1. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(6): 2/A4.1 Rear Elevation The horizontal grab bars are required to be between 33" and 36" above the floor measured to the top of the grab bar. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. WAS NOT ADDRESSED. DETAIL REMAINS UNCHANGED REGARDING THIS ITEM. 5-13-10 UNRESOLVED. IT SHOULD BE 36" MAXIMUM TO THE TOP OF THE GRAB BAR AND NOT TO CENTERLINE. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 6-11-10. C(7): 2/A4.2 & 4/A4.2 Provide listing numbers for these 1-Hour assemblies. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. 4/A-4.2 DETAILS A U.L. #U305 1-HOUR WALL ASSEMBLY. THIS ASSEMBLYREQUIRES 5/8" U.L. APPROVED SHEETROCK ON BOTH SIDES. 2/A-4.2 DETAILS AN ASTM 119E ASSEMBLY WHICH IS A TESTING METHOD AND NOT AN ASSEMBLY. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(8): Please clarify the type of insulation to be used to get an "R-19" rating in a 4" (3.5") wall and an "R-30" in a 6" (5-1/2") wall. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(9): A5.0 Provide stair, handrail and guard details per IBC 1009, 1012 and 1013. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. BACKGROUND DIMENSIONS ARE FADED AND UNREADABLE ON A-5.0. GUARDS ON STAIRS (1013.1) ARE REQUIRED TO BE 42" IN HEIGHT, HAND RAILS FROM 34" TO 38" TO TOP OF HANDRAIL, STAIR TREADS AT LEAST 11" (SEE IBC CLARIFICATION) AND RISERS BETWEEN 4"AND 7". PLEASE CLARIFY. 5-13-10 UNRESOLVED. THE OPEN SIDE OF A STAIRCASE IS ALSO REQUIRED TO HAVE A 42" GUARD (IBC 1013.1). C(10): A1.0 & A5.0 Please tag the different wall sections with the appropriate wall types as shown on A4.2. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. WITH TYPE "A" CONSTRUCTION, ALL LOAD BEARING WALLS, INCLUDING SHEAR WALLS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RATED AS A 1-HOUR ASSEMBLY. IN ADDITION, INTERIOR WALLS AROUND STORAGE AREAS IN EXCESS OF 100 SQ FT ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE 1-HOUR RATING (IBC TABLE 508.2). AS A "B" TYPE OCCUPANCY WITH LESS THAN 30 OCCUPANTS (SEE COMMENT #8 ABOVE) THE INTERIOR CORRIDOR WALLS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE RATED UNLESS THEY HAPPEN TO BE LOAD BEARING OR SHEAR WALLS. 5-13-10 UNRESOLVED. ACCORDING TO STRUCTURAL SHEET S2, THE INTERIOR WALLS OF EXTERIOR STORAGE 110 ARE SHEAR WALLS REQUIRING 1-HOUR CONSTRUCTION AND SHOULD BE LABELED AS WALL TYPE W02. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 6-11-10. C(11): 2/A4.1 Please clarify restroom floors and walls per local amendment to IBC 1210.1 and 1210.2. 5-10-10 RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(12): 1/A4.2 This counter is mounted on 1-Hour rated exterior & interior shear walls and the sheet rock must be continuous such that the required fire resistance rating is not reduced. (IBC 712.3.2) 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. THESE WALL ARE SHEAR WALLS REQUIRING 1-HOUR CONSTRUCTION AND UL APPROVED 5/8" GWB (SEE ITEM #13 ABOVE). RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(13): A1.0 Note #10 & A4.3 Door Schedule #6 The code study indicates a total building occupant load of 28 and corridors (hallways) accomodating 30 or less are not required to be rated. (IBC Table 1017.1) 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. A "B" OCCUPANCY AT 1 PERSON PER 100 SQ. FT. (IBC TABLE 1004.1.1) WOULD ONLY ACCOUNT FOR 28 OCCUPANTS (NOT 55). RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(14): A4.3 Only the doors to Storage #102 are required to have a rating. The 1-Hour rating for the exterior walls is not related to Table 602 for proximity to other buildings or property lines; therefore, opening protection is not required. (See also comment #5 above.) RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(15): A5.0 Safety railings (guards) are required to be a minimum of 42" above the walking surface. (IBC 1013.2) 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. THE GUARD RAIL IS REQUIRED TO HAVE BALUSTERS TO FILL IN THE OPEN SPACES WITH NO OPENING EXCEEDING 4" IN WIDTH (1013.1). RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(16): COVER - CODE INFORMATION Include the observation tower building occupancy, square footage and construction type. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TYPE TO BE "V-A". (SEE COMMENT #4 ABOVE.) RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(17): When the above comments have been addressed please update the plans at the MOA Plans Review Office with three sets of revised architectural pages to include clouded changes, architects stamp and signature. RESOLVED 6-21-10. C(18): COVER - CODE INFORMATION Please also include the 2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1 "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities". RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(19): The owners representative needs to fill out a change order to the commercial permit worksheet changing the construction type to "5A" (see comment #4) and pay the additional fees for the upgraded construction type plus fees for the platform/storage building which was not previously charged. 5-10-10 UNRESOLVED. ADDITIONAL FEES ARE REQUIRED TO BE PAID FOR UPGADE TO TYPE "V-A" CONSTRUCTION (SEE #4 ABOVE) PLUS THE OBSERVATION/SNIPER TOWER WHICH WAS NOT INCLUDED IN COSTS OF THE ORIGINAL PERMIT REQUEST. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(20): A5.0 It appears that the ladder to the access door for the attic will block the access door shown on the west elevation. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(21): A5.0 Access door locations are not in agreement with those shown or omitted on S4. Please clarify. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(22): A5.0 Please clarify the intended use of the apparent 5 foot attic space. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(23): Does the owner intend on using the sniper/observation tower during the winter? If so, the air compressor in the storage area beneath could have operational problems without a source of building heat. Please clarify. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 4-30-10. C(24): NEW 5-10-10 A-5.0 Please label wall construction type(s). RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10. C(25): NEW 5-10-10 A-1.0 & A-4.2 INTERIOR WALLS TAGGED AS TYPE 2 ARE EXTERIOR WALL CONSTRUCTION TYPE WITH LAPSIDING. PLEASE CLARIFY. RESOLVED PER RESUBMITTAL RECEIVED 5-13-10.