Fire Marshal Comments 5-27-04
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952.227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952.227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone 952.227.1140
Fax 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax 952.227.1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone 952.227.1300
Fax 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone 952.227.1125
Fax 952.227.1110
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Robert Generous, AICP
FROM:
Mark Littfin, Fire Marshal
DATE:
May 27,2004
SUBJ:
Request for site plan review å 13,000 square foot commercial building
with request for a parking setback variance and a sign variance on 1.9
acres zoned Planned Unit Development located at the NE comer of
Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard, Bear Creek Capital, LLC, Chanhassen
Development, LLC, CVS/Pharmacy
I have reviewed the site plan for the above project. In order to comply with the
Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, I have the following fire code or
city ordinance/policy requirements. The site plan is based on the available information
submitted at this time. If additional plans or changes are submitted, the appropriate
code or policy items will be addressed.
1. A 10- foot clear space must be maintained around fire hydrants, i.e., street lamps,
trees, shrubs, bushes, Xcel Energy, Qwest, Cable TV and transformer boxes.
This is to ensure that fire hydrants can be quickly located and safely operated by
firefighters. Pursuant to Chanhassen City Ordinance #9-1.
2. The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division regarding the maximum allowable size of domestic water on a
combination water/sprinkler supply line. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Department/Fire Prevention division Policy #36-1991.
3. The builder must comply with water service installation policy for commercial
and industrial buildings. Pursuant to Inspection Division Water Service
Installation Policy #34-1993. Copy enclosed.
4. The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division regarding premise identification. Pursuant to Chanhassen Fire
Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #29-1992.
5. The builder must comply with the Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention
Division regarding notes to be included on all site plans. Pursuant to
The City of Chanhassen · A growing community with clean lakes, quality schools, a charming downtown, thriving businesses, winding trails, and beautiful parks. A gæat place to live, work, and play.
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Mr. Robert Generous
May 27, 2004
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Chanhassen Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division Policy #4-1991. Copy
enclosed.
6. "No Parking fire lane" signs and yellow painted curbing will be required. Please
contact Chanhassen Fire Marshal for exact signs located and for exact curbing to
be painted yellow.
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 MARKET BLVD. PO BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227-1150
FAX: (952) 227-1190
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Revised 6/12/02
1. Fire Marshal must witness the flushing of underground sprinkler service line, per NFP A 13-8-2.1.
2. A final inspection by the Fire Marshal before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
3. Eire Depmtment acc.ess. road£ shall be provided on site during all phases of construction. The
construction of these temporary roads will conform with the Chanhassen Fire Department
requirements for temporary access roads at construction sites. Details are available.
4. Onsite :fire hyònmts shall be provided and in operating condition during all phases of construction.
5. The ~ of liquefieò petrolenm gas shall be in conformance with NFPA Standard 58 and the
Minnesota UnifOlm Fire Code. A list of these requirements is available. (See policy #33-1993)
6. All :fire òetection and :fire snppression systems shall be monitored by an approved UL central
station with a UL 72 Certificate issued on these systems before final occupancy is issued.
7. An 11" x 14" As Ruil1 shall be provided to the Fire Department The As Built shall be reproducible
and acceptable to the Fire Marshal. (See policy #07-1991).
8. An ;:¡pproveò lück hox shall be provided on the building for fire department use. The lock box
should be located by the Fire Department connection or as located by the Fire Marshal.
9. Hip;h-pileò comhnstihle stor;:¡p;e shall comply with the requirements of Article #R 1 of the Minnesot;:¡
1 Jnifonn Eire Code. High-piled combustible storage is combustible materials on closely packed
piles more than 15' in height or combustible materials on pallets or in racks more than 12' in height.
For certain special-hazard commodities such as rubber tires, plastics, some flammable liquids, idle
pallets, etc. the ctitical pile height may be as low as 6 feet.
10. Eire lane sip;n;:¡p;e shall be provided as required by the Fire Marshal. (See policy #06-1991).
11. Maximum allowed size of domestic water service on a combination domestic/fire sprinkler supply
line policy must be followed. (See policy #36-1994).
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Notes For Site Plan 04-1991
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 Market Blvd BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227 - 1150
FAX: (952) 227-1190
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FIRE DEPT.
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PREMISES TOENTTFTrA TTON
Revised 6/10/02
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Numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position
as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said
numbers shall contrast with their background. Size and location of numbers shall be
approved by one of the following - Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Building Official,
Building Inspector.
Requirements are for new construction and existing buildings where no address numbers
are posted.
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1. Numbers shall be a contrasting color from the background.
2. Numbers shall not be in script.
3. If a structure is not visible from the street, additional numbers are required at the driveway entrance.
Size and location must be approved.
4. Numbers on mail box at driveway entrance may be a minimum of 4". However, requirement #3 must still
be met.
S. Administrative authority may require additional numbers if deemed necessary.
Rf'.i(pnli~1 Rf'ql1irf'mf'nl. 12 or 11";' itwplling nnil)
1. IVIinimum height shall be 5 inches.
2. Building permits will not be fmaled unless numbers are posted and approved by the Building Department.
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1. Minimum height shall be 12".
2. Multi-Tenant Buildings
a. Building address range, minimum height of 12 inches.
b. Address numbers required on all tenant doors. Minimum height of 6 inches.
3. If address numbers are located on a directory entry sign, additional numbers will be required on the
buildings main entrance.
4. Sign age on overhead! delivery doors will also be required.
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Premises Identification 29-1991
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU
7700 MARKET BLVD. PO BOX 147
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(952) 227 - 1150
FAX: (952) 227-1190
WATER SERVICE INSTALLATION POLICY
FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS
Revised 6/12/02
1) The Inspections Division shall be responsible for issuance of permits
No permit shall be issued until approval of plans have been obtained
from the following:
a) Engineering Department
b) Fire Marshal
c) Minnesota Department of Health
d) Plumbing Inspector
2) Mechanical inspectors will do all installation inspections and witness
the
hydrostatic and conductivity tests. Call (952) 227- 1180 to schedule an
inspection.
Inspection and Test Requirements
a) All pipes shall be inspected before being covered. Phone (952)
227- 1180, to schedule inspections. A 24 hour notice is required.
b) Conductivity test is required. The pipe shall be subjected to
minimum 350 amp test for a period of not less than 5 minutes.
c) Hydrostatic test required. All pipe shall be subjected to a
hydrostatic pressure of 150 PSI for 2 hours. Allowable pressure
drop shall not exceed 1 PSI.
d) Pipe shall not be run under buildings - NFP A 24, 8-3.1.
3) Upon approval of the hydro test, the plumbing inspector shall submit a
copy of the inspection report to the utility superintendent. The
inspection report shall note whether the system is ready for main flush
and drawing of water sample for the bug test.
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Water Service Installation 34-1993
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4) Water main flushing shall be witnessed by the utility superintendent.
a) Watermain flushing may be scheduled by contacting the utility
superintendent at 474-2086. A 24 hour notice is required.
b) The utility superintendent shall obtain a water sample for a
bacteria test after the main flush and deliver to a testing
company. The contractor shall be responsible for testing costs.
Allow two weeks for testing results to be returned to the City.
c) Upon receiving approval of the water sample test, the utility
superintendent shall submit a copy to each plumbing inspector
and turn water on to the tested and approved sections of the piping.
5) An additional supervised flush and flow test will be required and
witnessed by the Fire Marshal for services supplying fIre suppression
systems. The flush and flow test shall be performed in accordance
with 1991 edition of NFPA 13, Sec. 8-2.1. Contact the Chanhassen
Fire Marshal at (952) 227-1150.
6) Watermain installations shall comply with:
a) Minnesota Plumbing Code, Chapter 4715
b) Chanhassen Engineering Department, Watermain Specifications
c) National Fire Protection Association, Chapter 24
7) Only authorized city employees are permitted to operate city water
control valves. For water turn on or off contact the utility
superintendent by phone (952) 227-1308. A 24 hour notice is required.
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Water Service Installation 34-1993
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CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
630 City Center Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
General Fax 612.937.5739
Engineering Fax 612.937.9152
Public Safety Fax 612.934.2524
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CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICY
MAXIMUM ALLOWED SIZE OF DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE ON A
COMBINATION DOMESTIC/FIRE SPRINKLER SUPPLY LINE
1. Domestic water line shall not be greater than Y4 pipe size of the
combination service water supply line.
2. 1 y;" domestic off 6" line.
3. 2" domestic off 8" line.
4. 2 ~ domestic off 10" line.
Option 1:
Domestic sizesl11é1Y be increased if it canbe . . hydraulically that
the demand by all domestiC fixtures willµot drop the fire sprinkler water
below its minimum gaÍÌonage required.
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Combination domestic and fire line service shall have an electric.
solenoid valve installed on the domestic side of the service. This
valve shall be normaHy powered open and close ()n loss of electric:
powefór signal from the system wat~r flow indicator.
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Approved- BUi~g Official
Chanhassen Fire Department
Water Line Sizing
Policy #36-1994
Date: 06/1 0/94
<Revised:
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