What are the code requirements for temporary construction barriers? Please refer to OSHPD′s Code Application Notice (CAN) 9-3301 (formerly 9-1401) for the code requirements.
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See CAN 2-703.3The “manufacturer′s qualified technical personnel” means someone who is involved in the research, development, design, testing, listing, etc. of the product that is being proposed as a substitute or to be used in an alternative configuration. For example, this individual may be a member of the engineering staff for a firestop company who
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For a remodel of a limited area of a healthcare facility, how should hazardous materials inventories be categorized? – List of hazardous materials by room?– Total of quantities by room?– Total of quantities by floor?– Include areas not in the area of remodel? To expedite the plan review process and evaluate compliance with the requirements
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When is a T-Rating required for penetrations? The CBC requires through penetrations of fire-resistance rated floors, floor/ceiling assemblies or the ceiling membrane of a roof/ceiling assembly to be protected by a through-penetration firestop system having a F-rating and a T-rating of not less than 1 hour, but not less than the required rating of the
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Does a storage room with a floor area greater than 100 sq. ft. require separation and protection? Yes. An error in the July 1, 2015 Supplement to the 2013 California Building Code created a conflict when storage rooms over 100 sq. ft. were omitted from Table 509 Incidental Uses. Separation and protection of storage rooms
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Are conduits and boxes allowed to be installed prior to OSHPD′s approval of a fire alarm deferred submittal? No, unless shown on the approved electrical plans. If the conduits and boxes are not shown on the approved electrical plans, the California Administrative Code requires that submittal documents must be approved by OSHPD prior to the
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Where should the pull station be located in relationship to an exit? The California Fire Code (CFC) states that manual fire alarm boxes must be located not more than 5 feet from the entrance to each exit. NFPA 72 further clarifies that manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within 5 feet (60 inches) of
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Are fire alarm notification devices required in operating rooms? Yes. The California Fire Code (CFC) requires that audible alarm notification appliances shall provide a sound pressure level of 15 decibels (dBA) above the average ambient sound level or 5 dBA above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is
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Click below to review the ins and outs of Engineering Judgements and OSHPD Review and approval. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG_N61_Eoi8
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Starting this week, OSHPD’s Inspection Services Unit (ISU), working in conjunction with the OSHPD Field Staff, will be sending to all interested parties a “Tip of the Day” For the next several weeks “Tips” will be sent, featuring topics specifically targeting field issues. To sign up, visit OSHPD’s Subscription page and select “Tip of the
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