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Capt. Chris Ellison
Deputy Fire Marshal
Carmel Fire Department
10701 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
Developer Contractor Response
Magnolia Condos
126th and Pawnee Road
· IFC 3313.1 Where required. In buildings required to have
standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be
provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be
installed when the progress of construction is not more than 40 feet
(12 192 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access. Such standpipe shall be provided with fire
department hose connections at accessible locations adjacent to
usable stairs. Such standpipes shall be extended as construction
progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction
having secured decking or flooring. Contractor to comply with
code and provide equipment as specified with in the code
· In each room used for sleeping purposes.
Exception: Single- or multiple-station smoke
alarms in Group I-1 shall not be required
where smoke detectors are provided in the
sleeping rooms as part of an automatic smoke
detection system. All fire alarm systems will be designed to meet
each building group and type and will be submitted to the State of
Indiana and CFD for review and approval.
· A full fire alarm system shall be installed as required by section
907.2.9 of the Indiana Fire Code. No fire alarm information was
not provided in the submitted plans. All fire alarm systems will be
designed to meet each building group and type and will be
submitted to the State of Indiana and CFD for review and approval.
· Per section 3002.4 of the Indiana Building Code, Provide
confirmation the elevators in the buildings can accommodate an
ambulance cot. Elevators will accommodate an ambulance cot.
· Per IFC section 3312.1 Fire Hydrants shall be fully functional
tested and approved prior to any combustible materials arriving on
the construction site. It is my understanding that some existing
hydrants on 126th suffice initial requirements. All newly installed
hydrants will be tested and approved as the project moves forward.
· Per IFC section 503 fire department vehicle access shall be
maintained to existing structures at all times. Contractor
understands this requirement and will work with and communicate
with CFD through the project and construction of each subsequent
condo building.
· Fire Alarm and Fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to CFD
once available. Contractor will submit drawings as soon as they are
available for CFD review and approval.
· 716 Pawnee drive should be listed as Building 4 in Project dox.
Project dox building number is not correct and should be changed.
Contractor will work with Permitting to correct this error.
Stephen C Jansen 9-13-2021
President Old Town Construction