Review Comments

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Permit Number:	F18-1108
Permit Type:	Commercial Trade Permit - New Fire
Address:	1076 OCEAN DOCK RD Anchorage
Location:
Work Description:	OTHER FIRE SYSTEM - AFFF SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (4 HOURS) - RED
Status:	Issued
Project Name:	CHILD OF C17-1642
Review Type:	Fire System
Result:	Correction
Result Date:	5/16/2018 3:42:00 PM

Comments:

	Code Section	Review Comment	Status
1	_
Plans were submitted after the installation for the modifications to the foam system piping without a detailed analysis of the changes per 2010 NFPA 11 section 8.3.2
2	_
Provide hydraulic calculations for each tank served by each dedicated line per 2010 NFPA 11 section 8.3.4 (7)
3	_
Provide required amount of foam solution application to be delivered to each foam chamber per 2010 NFPA 11 section 8.3.4 (3)
4	_
What type and brand of foam is being used and at what concentration per 2010 NFPA 11 section 8.3.4 (2)
5	_
What brand and model are the foam chambers?
6	_
Provide Submergence volume Calculations
7	_
Meet all applicable requirements of Chapter 8 of the 2010 NFPA 11 as the length of piping on each foam system has increase Tank 4236 estimated pipe length: New arrangement 764 feet, Old arrangement 304 feet Tank 4215 estimated pipe length: New arrangement 503 feet, Old arrangement 426 feet Tank 4217 estimated pipe length: New arrangement 395 feet, Old arrangement 265 feet Tank 4216 estimated pipe length: New arrangement 477 feet, Old arrangement 364 feet
8	_
Per 2010 NFPA 11 section 5.2.5.1.2.1 each foam discharge outlet requires a separate valve for isolation outside the dike area in accordance with 9.5.1. 9.5 Valves in Low-Expansion Systems. 9.5.1 The laterals to each foam discharge outlet on fixed roof tanks shall be separately valved outside the dike in the following circumstances: (1) All fixed systems (2) Any laterals of a semi-fixed system not supplied by an individual hose connection 9.5.1.1 Valves shall be located either in the central foam station or at points where the laterals branch from the common supply line. 9.5.1.2 These valves shall not be located within the dike. 9.5.1.3 Valves shall be located at a distance of at least one tank diameter from the tank but in no case less than 15 m (50 ft). 9.5.1.4 Shutoff valves shall be permitted to be located at shorter distances where remotely operated, subject to the approval of the AHJ.
9	_
Per 2010 NFPA 11 section 9.6.1 Where protecting hazards where there is a possibility of explosion, pipework shall be routed to afford the best protection against damage. Lines by fuel pump rack were all 4 lines run by outside the dike.
10	_
Per 2010 NFPA 11 section 9.6.2 the supply piping to foam outlets that protect a given hazard in a fire area shall not pass over another hazard in the same fire area. (example: fuel lines, fuel pumps)
11	_
Provide a code compliant design meeting the requirements of the 2010 NFPA 11
12	_
Fire protection piping on plans, does not match what is being installed.
13	_
Provide a designer that can prove relevant experience with foam fire protection system.
14	_
Provide plans and calculations in complaiance with the 2010 NFPA 13 and NFPA 11 requirements
15	_
Work started without a F Permit reviewed and approved for the fire foam system, Notice of Permit Required (NOPR) to be issued to Coffman Engineers, Udelhoven and Andeavor for working without a permit
16	_
Plan review stopped, provide plans in compliance with adopted codes

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