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Home My WebLink About211 Newberry Road - SFMO Modification - STATE OF CONNECTICUT Department of Administrative Services Division of Construction Services �'anryr Office of State Fire Marshal MODIFICATION REQUEST # FM-0295-15 PROJECT NAME: TWO STORY/FOUR DWELLING UNITS EXISTING APARTMENT OCCUPANCY ADDRESS: 211 NEWBERRY ROAD TOWN: SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29-296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decision of the Office of the State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request seeks relief to Part IV; Section 24.2.2.3(C) of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code, as amended August 01, 2009 and October 02, 2012; to permit existing double hung windows to remain as the Secondary Means of Escape Windows, from the Bedrooms of dwelling units A and B within this Existing Two Story, Four Dwelling Unit Apartment Building. This request is to permit, the existing window in each bedroom to have a clear opening height of not less than 12 inches, and provides a clear width of not less than 21 .inches, and has a total clear height of 29 inches if both sash's where to be removed, to be considered as a Secondary Means of Escape is UNACCEPTABLE. This decision is based on the proposed use of a wireless battery powered smoke alarm as an alternative safeguard, which is not commensurate with the intent of the code requirements for an equivalent Secondary Means of Escape from bedroom(s) located on the upper floor levels of a dwelling unit,forcing an occupant to traverse a story or stories to reach-the primary means of escape. Additionally no practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship has been presented and the requirements is not adjudged unwarranted. Evaluated by JLD Reviewed by: Joseph. Kingston Decision endorsed by: - William Abbott State Fire Marshal Date: s\?cve,�•ly� t$! �o; 5 "In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29-309, any person determined to have the right to appeal may appeal the decision of the State Fire Marshal in this matter to the State Codes&Standards Committee within thirty(30)days after receipt." State Codes&Standards Committee 165 Capitol Avenue,Room 265 Hartford,CT 06106 Tel:860-713-5900,Fax 860-713-7410 DPS-0927-C Rev.112001 State of Connecticut, Department of Public Safety Division of Fire, Emergency& Building Services Office of State Fire Marshal .. APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFE ((��``EG LATIQN-;�J- ADOPTED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STAC1`tES� • i i _ Reference No. i r Facility Name: 211 Newberry Road Apartments Facility Address: 211 Newberry Road South Windsor Connecticut 6074 Number Street city State Zip Facility Owner: Edward Ducharme Telephone: (860)599-2299 Owner's Address: 400 Greenhaven Road Pawcatuck CT 06379 um er ree Slate p Applicant's Name: Edward Ducharme Telephone: 860 599-2299 Applicant's Address: 400 Greenhaven Road Pawcatuck CT 06379 Number Street city State Zip Contact Person: Edward Ducharme Telephone: Home(860)599-2299 Cell (860)614-5464 Type of Facility: 4-Family Apartment Building xP e This Facility is: ❑ New;® Existing; ❑ Renovation; Date of Construction: 1927 ; Date of Present Use: 1927 Previous modifications for this Facility:❑ Unknown; ® No; ❑ Yes, Modification Numbers: ❑ Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building Inspector. f I, the above named applicant, being a lawful agent of the owner, request modification/relief from a requirement of the CT: 1 ❑ Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 ❑ Gas Equipment&Piping Code pursuant to Xj ❑ Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to `• C.G.S. §29-329(c) C.G.S.§29-140 1 ❑ Liquefied Petroleum Gas&Liquefied Natural Gas Code ® State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S. §29-296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29-333 Q (� ❑ Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-317(c) ❑ Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-338 (� ❑ Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant to El Flammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.S. §29-357(c) L1 C.G.S.§29-321 ElModel Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368 For the requirement as prescribed in: Regulation Number: QSFSC . Standard: Part IV Section Number: Chanter 24.Section 2 2 3 Number 29-292-8d,29-317-lb (If Applicable) NFPA 30.NFPA 54,etc Identify Section I request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: ® Equivalent Alternative ® Practical Difficulty ❑ Requirements Unwarranted Describe area of non-conformance with the appropriate regulation,its location in the facility,and a brief description why code compliance cannot be achieved,specify dimensions as applicable. Apartment A-Apartment A is two floors (first and second)with two bedrooms on the second floor.The window in the front bedroom does not meet the secondary means of escape requirements as outlined in the CSFSC (see photos and sketches attached on separate sheet). Apartment B -Apartment B is three floors(entrance on first floor, living area and one bedroom on second floor, bedroom on third floor).The windows in the third floor bedroom do not meet the secondary means of escape requirements as outlined in the CSFSC(see photos and sketches attached on separate sheet). ® Separate Sheet Attached Side 1 of 3 I'intend to provide the following safeguard(s)as an alternative measure to secure public safety in lieu of strict compliance with the requirement of the CSFSC, Part IV, Chapter 24 Section 2.2.3 noted above: Insert Name Of egu a on tormicit MOCitreationmenoris being eques a identry section or uodelRegulation Apartment A-In Apartment A I intend to install DC smoke alarms that are interconnected wirelessly* (see product info attached on separate sheet). I will install one(1)of these smoke alarms in the first floor living area, one(1)on the second floor immediately outside of the bedrooms,and one(1)inside the bedroom in question (see Apartment A sketch attached). Apartment B In Apartment B I intend to install DC smoke alarms that are interconnected wirelessly*(see product info attached on separate sheet). I will install one(1)of these smoke alarms in the second floor living area,one(1)immediately outside of the stair door/landing to the thrid floor,and one(1)on the third floor inside the bedroom in questio(see Apartment B sketch attached). * The technology in these smoke alarms allows them to communicate wirelessly like interconnected AC smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm activates,all of the smoke alarms in the apartment will alarm. ® Separate Sheet Attached In addition the following are enclosed ® Plans/Drawings/Sketches; ® Photographs; ®Product Data Sheets ❑Supplement Information Sheet ❑Other as necessary for clarification of the information provided. Applicant's Signature Telephone Nu er Date FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE I, ®Support, ❑Do NOT Support, this Request for Modification to Connecticut CSFSC, Part IV,Chapter 24.2.2.3 ; identify Code by Name;i.e.Fire Safety Code,Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency inclusive;as identified above to Section Insert regulation Number i.e.29-292.8d,29-317.3a,etc. because of the following reasons: Identify cads flow i.e.occupancy chapter,core chapter as applicable I feel that the building owner's proposed modifications meet the intent of the CSFSC and will provide the occupants with early notification in the event of a fire. ❑ Separate Sheet Attached Walter Summers i�;�-/✓��-�dr � 860-282-0669 EXT 4 8/26/2015 Fire Marshal 4R. w4e,4rSSignature 1 ItT ce Telephone Number Date ® Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHAL The response of the Commissioner of Public Safety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes§29-. 2�& is attached on a separate sheet. 4�m�--e Initials Side 2 of 3 APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION SHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure, please complete the following: Date of Construction: 1927 Date of Occupancy for Present Use: 1927 Number of Stories(above grade) 2 Dimension/Area Per Floor: 1st Floor=2,032 sq ft 2nd Floor= 1,492 sq ft Attic: ❑ Full Basement—#of Levels: ❑ Full ❑ Finished ® Partial ® Partial ❑ Storage ❑ None ❑ None ❑ Crawl Space 5 Type of Occupancy (Check all that apply) ❑ New ® Existing❑ Addition ❑ Renovation of building [-] Change of Occupancy: From to ❑ Assembly ❑ Detention ❑ Residential Board ❑ Hotel/Motel/Dorm Occupant Load: persons ❑ with locking II ❑ Large ❑ Small ❑ Lodging/Rooming ❑ Educational ❑ with locking III ❑ Prompt ❑ Bed &Breakfast ❑ Business ❑ with locking IV ❑ Slow ❑ 1 &2 Family ❑ Single Tenant ❑ with locking V ❑ Impractical ❑ Industrial ❑ Multiple Tenant ® Apartment ❑ Storage ❑ Mercantile No. of Units: 4 - ❑ Health Care ❑ High Rise ❑ Class A ❑ Day Care ❑ Hospital ❑ Underground ❑ Class B ❑Adult ❑ Nursing Home ❑Windowless ❑ Class C ❑ Family ❑ Ambulatory ❑ Other: ❑ Covered Mall ❑Group ❑ Limited ❑Other: Type of Construction per NFPA 220: (Check all that apply) ❑ Type I ❑ Type II ❑ Type III ❑ Type IV ® Type V ❑ 1 (443) ❑ II (222) ❑ III (211) ❑ (2HH) ❑V(111) ❑ 1 (332) ❑ II (111) ❑ III (200) ® V(000) ❑ II (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply): ❑Automatic Sprinklers ❑ Fire Alarm ❑ NFPA 13 ❑ Throughout the Building ❑ Manual Activation ❑ Occupant Notification ❑ NFPA 13R ❑ Partial: Location ❑Automatic Activation ❑ General ❑ Zoned ❑ NFPA 13D ❑ Electrically Supervised ❑ Throughout the Building ❑ Voice Evacuation ❑ CSFSC 7-7.1.2 Isolated Hazardous Area System ❑ Partial Location: Location: ❑ Water Flow ❑ Special System: ❑ Emergency Lighting❑ NFPA 96 Hood System ❑ Other Activation Means: ❑ Smoke Control ❑ Standpipe; Class: ® Other Systems: DC Single-Station smoke alarms Other Information Side 3 of 3 Apartment A (�fl'C�-1 Koa NI p-,F�cc DoaK I�o�C `tea ��-t..E 1 St Floor Sketch and Smoke Alarm Placement A�.MM Apartment A 2Id Floor Sketch and Smoke Alarm Placement SCI�i�� 5 l STAT« �5MG KS ALA-,�IM L r+ Apartment B X�TcM�N t-tkAt%.t-WA4 �Ctg,js MOM �to"C _VG 2nd Floor Sketch and Smoke Alarm Placement �C lSTING ��G -sG Ccar� O C. -5tAo C AuA-9M Apartment B 3rd Floor Sketch and Smoke Alarm Placement OC. 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