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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0356-12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (2 APARTMENTS/10 TOWNHOUSES) IADDRESE:BUILDM #24 IMAIO DRIVE‘I TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29—296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decisiOnOftheOfficeOftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks relief from the requirements Of Part IV,Section31.2.4.4 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2069andOctober02,2012;to permit each Of the effected DweHing (Apartment Sty/e)Units IObeservedbyasingleexit,in this Existing Apartment Building is RETURNFDWITHOUTACTION.This decision is based on that if the existing Exit Enclosure were upthecode,then the concept Of a single exit is acceptable. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By:1/ Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering Decision endorsed by:xzxa/a (a/K/Vff‘ William Abbott Acting State Fire MarshalDate:C.?v \’5 v~r3 "In accordance wit/1 Connecticut General Stature 29—309,any persan determined t0 have I/1e right f0 appealmayappealthedecision0ftheStareFireMarshalinthismatter(0 the Sin/e Codes &Standards Cnmmirleewithinthirty(30)days after receipt.” State Codes &Standards CommitteellllCountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457—9294Tel:860-685-8300 DPS-0927-C Rcv.1/2001 Division of Fire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal ‘ APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MoniFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGI‘JL‘ATION’{W 3"ii ADOPTED PURsUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CoNNECTICUT GENERAL STATES October l6,2012 Rgferen‘ce No. Facility Name:Building #21.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association.H Facility Address:Bldq #21.Amato Drive .South Windsor,Connecticut 06074CltyStateZip er Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association c/o Advanced Progem Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address 172 Oakwood Drive .Glastonbum Connecticut 06033Zip State of Connecticut,Department of Construction Services ’ /n r TX >,P). Numbet Street Number Street City State Applicant's Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner!Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Morgan Lane,Unit 405 West Haven.CT 06516-41 59NumberStreetCityStateZip Contact Person:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Office Building.LP~Gas Bulk Plant“Automotive Service Station,Etc. This Facility is:D New;E Existing;U Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:g Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers:g lDCheckifaModificationRequesttotheStateBuildingCodeisbeingsubmittedtotheOfficeofStateBuildingInspector.\m©SEi‘l§“~\l,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,.request modihcation/relief from a requirement of the CT:j O D Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to W D Amusementsfi'entC.G.S.§29-140 and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to E C'G‘S'§29'329(c)mXStateFireSafetyCodepursuanttoC.G.S.§29-296 .——/D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-317(c)J, Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368 y Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas CodepursuanttoC.G.S.§29-333 D .D Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—338aC:G.S.§29-357(c) D Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant toDFiammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29—321 For the requirement as prescribed in: Regulation Number:_QGS_29_-2_92:20,e+_Standard N.EP.A_101 Section Number:_3~1.:2t2JJ.3.‘__E l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: $EquivalentAlternative E PracticalDifficulty D Requirements Unwarranted 29-292-8d,29-317-1b (it Applicabb)NFPA 30,NFPA 54,etc identify Section Number BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#2l.CSFSCMOD.3 l .........ocWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page1of 3 TU Descr be arc:of nan-conformanw wuh lhc uppropnam -regulatlon ‘-Its Iocat on n the fac I‘ty,and a brlafA dacr‘puon ~why code .cunno t be ‘_.spec fy -~as 1 Modification is requested from:Section 31.2.2.1 .3;8.3.4.3.1.Exit Stair Door Rating.See Attached.Modification Sought:a)To allow the doors into the existing exit stair enclosure to remain without rating.Option 2. l 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 Section 31.2.2.1.3 noted above: A new Fire alarm system will be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas:as follows:(Townhousesexcluded) lnsert Name of Regulation for which Modification/Relief is being Requested Identify section of CodeIRegulallo (1)Fire alarm panel in building. (2)Four (4)zone expander module in building to provide alarm/trouble signals(3)Mini sounder in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair-enclosure.(4)Horn/strobes in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (5)Smoke detectors in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (6)Heat detectors in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure and in basement.(7)Weather proof horn/strobe on outside of building. (8)Manual pull stations Alarm activation will be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. E Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed Plans/Drawings/Sketches;E Photographs;D Product Data Sheets &Supplement Information SheetDOthercationoftheinformationprovided. 03 931—9945 x 30 O L...Telephone Number Date FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l.ESupport,E Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safet Code.Identity Code by Name;Le.Flre Safety Code.0i Buming Equlp CodeRegulationofConnecticutStateAgencyPartIV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31.2.2.1.3 because of the following reasonsidentifycodetlowi.e.occuancy chapter.core chapter as applicable Insert regulation Numberie.29-292-3d,29-317—3a.etc. zr7/WA 7/?~ Dat’eReviewer's ignature I Title D Contact me regarding this Request. Telephone Number STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-é jg,is attached on a separate sheet. Supervisor’s initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#21 .CSFSCMOD3 l .22.1 .3.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberi6,2012 Page 2 of 3 ‘i 2 0 p a APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONSUPPLEMENTINFORMATIONSHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure.please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check al/thatapply)D New @ Existing B Addition E Renovation of building U Change of Occupancy:From to Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply):A D Automatic Sprinklers Fire Alarm —see Date of Construction:1972 Date Of Occupancy for Present Use:‘1972 Number of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor: v Total 9301 sq/ft per building Attic:B Full Basement—#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished ®Partial $Partial &Storage D None D None D D Assembly D Detention D Residential Board D Hotel/MotellDorm Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large B Small D Lodging/Roaming D Educational E with locking Ill D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast E Business D with locking IV D Slow U 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant D with locking V D lmpractical D industrial D Multiple Tenant E Apartment 12 Total @ Storage.Basement. D Mercantile No.of Units:2 (+1O TH)D Health Care D High Rise B ClassA D Day Care D Hospital D Underground E Class B BAdult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C D Family D Ambulatory DOther; D Covered Mall DGroup D Limited _____‘g D Type!D Type ll D Type lll D Type IV @ Type V BI (443)B II (222)El III (211)D (ZHH)E]v (11 1) EI (332)E II (111)[j III (200)g v (000)VB E II (000) B NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation D Occupant Notihcation D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location E Automatic Activation B General D Zoned [j NFPA 13D B Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building E Voice Evacuation[:1 CSFSC 7-7.1.2 isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:D Water Flow D Special System: g Emergency LightingE NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control E Standpipe;Class:&Other Systems:stationSinglestation smoke alarms indwellinqunits. Other information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation Y:\Doc_2\Westage\1v10DS\BLDG#21.CSFSCMom1.2.2.1.3.doc October l6,2012 STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-0351—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/I 2 DWELLING UNITS (2 APARTMENTS/1 O TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #2 1;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29—296 ofthe Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfflceoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks relief from the requirements of Part IV,Section31.2.2.1.3 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August O1,2009 and October 02,2012;to permit a mix of existing non—tire resistance rated,1—3/8inchhollowcorewooddoorsand/or 1—3/8 inch raised wood panel doors with a softwoodframes,to serve as opening protectives in this existing Exit Enclosure,from each of theeffectedDwelling(Apartment Sty/e)Units in this Existing Apartment Building isUNACCEPTABLE.This decision is based on use of an automatic fire alarm system asanalternativesafeguard,when conforming to the requirements Of NFPA-72 for“Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems"along with automatic fire detection locatedinsidetheDwellingUnitattheentrydoortotheExitEnclosureandintheUnoccupiedBasement,with occupant notification through out the building is not commensurate withtheintentofthecoderequirementsforequivalentfireprotectionOfanexitenclosuredoor.Additionally no practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship has been presentedandtherequirementsisnotadjudgedunwarranted. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By:"J Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering Decision endorsed by: William AbbottActingStateFireMarshalDate:Ci e (5 -~r3 ”1n accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29—309,any person determined to have the right to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStateFireMarshalinthismattertotheStateCodes&Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days after receipt.” State Codes &Standards Committee1111CounttyClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457—9294Tel:860—685~8300 DPS-0921c Rev.1/2001'State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTToCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTES October 16,2012 '_Reference NO Facility Name:Building #21.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. Faciiity Address:Bldg #21.Amato Drive .South Windsor,Connecticut 06074NumberStreetCityStateZip ’Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association c/o Advanced Progem Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address:1729akwood Drive ‘.Glastonburv Connecticut 06033NumberStreetCitySlateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner!Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant's Address:375 Morgan Lane,Unit 405 West Haven,CT 06516-41 59cityStaieZip Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Number Street Oftioa Building.LP-Gas Bulk Plant..Automotive Serviw Station,etc. This Facility is:E New;$Existing;[j Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers: D Check if a Moditication Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building inspector. i,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent Of the owner,_request modihcation/relief from a requirement of the CT: D Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—109 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to‘C.G.S.§29-329(c) Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code.pursuant to C.G.S.§29-333 Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-338 Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29-357(c) Modéi Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.sl §29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin:' Regulation Number:_C_G_S.29_-29.2:20_e,_Standard _NEEA_10_1‘~Section Number:3L3 6229—292~8d.29-317—1b (If Apphcable)NFPA 30,NFPA 54,etc Identify Section Number i request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: g EquivalentAlternative E PracticalDifficulty D Requirements Unwarranted 3M« g$SO$IBS\T”\\E Amusementsfrent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant toC.G.S.§29-140 E State Fire Safety Codepursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29~317(c) E Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29-321 \WS\Q §:Q BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#21:CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.6.2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberl6,2012'Page 1 of 3 ‘ Dexxibe area of non-conformance with (ha appropriate regulation.ils location in the fncility,and a briefdescn‘ption why code compliant:cannot be achieved,specify dimensions as applicablc. Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.6.2;8.3.4.4.Corridor Door Rating.See Attached.Modification Sought: a)To allow the doors into the common corridors to remain without rating. 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 Section 31.3.6.2 noted above: A new Fire alarm system will be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows:(Townhousesexcluded) Insert Name of Regulation for which ModincationlReiief is being Requested identify section of Code/Regulation (1)Fire alarm panel in building. (2)Four (4)zone expander module in building to provide alarm/trouble signals.(3)Mini sounder in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure.(4)Horn/strobes in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (5)Smoke detectors in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement.(6)Heat detectors in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure and in basement.(7)Weather proof horn/strobe on outside of building. (8)Manual puil stationsAlarmactivationwill be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. ®Separate SheetAttachedlnadditionthefollowing are enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches;&Photographs;E]Product Data Sheets g Supplement Information SheetDOtherasne“ssa /f ,/arification of the information provided‘ 03 931-9945 x 30 /0 /€L..2 0TelephoneNumber Date FOR LocAL FIRE MARSHAL USE I,E Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safe Code.Identify Code by Name;i.e.Fire Safety Code.Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part lV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31 3.6.2 because of the following reasons:Identify code flow i.e.o nw chapter.core chapter as applicable Insert regulation Number i.et 2e292—8d.29417-33.etc. et Attached {L/%eA/_gar/”g?AfAr/zz Date IReviewer‘s Signature I Title Telephone Number D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-Q 2Q is attached on a separate sheet. Supervisor’s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#2 l .CSFS CMOD.3 l .3.6.2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOCtOber16,2012 Page 2 of 3 L c a APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODlFlCATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION SHEET If Modif'Ication request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check allthatapply)D New @ Existing D Addition &Renovation of building B Change of Occupancy:From to Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) Approved Systems Provided (Check aj that apply): E Automatic Sprinklers ®Fire Alarm —see Date of Construction:1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use‘1972 Number 0f Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 9301 sqlft per building Attic:B Full Basement —#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished ®Partial &Partial E Storage B None E None D Crawl D Assembly E Detention E ResidentiaIBoard D HotellMotellDorm Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large D Small D LodgingIRooming D Educational D with locking ill D Prompt E Bed &BreakfastEBusinessEwithlockingIVDSlowD1&2 Family D Single Tenant D with locking V B Impractical E Industrial B Multiple Tenant @ Apartment 12 Total &Storage.Basement. D Mercantile No.of Units:2 (+10 TH)U Health Care D High Rise E ClassA E Day Care D Hospital D Underground D Class B DAdult D Nursing Home B Windowless B Class C D Family B Ambulatory D Other: D Covered Mall D Group D Limited D Type!B Type II 'U Type III E Type IV &Type Vai(443)[:1 il (222)D I”(21 1)D (ZHH)D v (111)D i (332)E]ii (111)[:1 m (200)g v (000)VB D ii (000) B NFPA 1'3 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation D Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R B Partial:Location D Automatic Activation D General D Zoned B NFPA 13D E]Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:D Water Flow D Special System: @ Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: B Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:&Other Systems:Single station smoke alarms in dwellinq units. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\Doc_2\Westage\M0DS\BLDG#21.CSFSCMOD.31.3.6.2.docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation October 16,2012 STATE OF CONNECTICUTDEPARTMENTOFCONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHALrMODIFICATIONREQUEST#FM—0352-12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (2 APARTMENTS—1 O TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #5;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHALInaccordancewithSection 29-296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOmceoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks relief from the requirements of Part IV,Section 31.3.6.2,8.3.4.4 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009 andOctober02,2012;to permit existing non—Sre resistance rated,1-3/8 inch hoiiow core wood and/or1—3/8 inch raised wood panel corridor doors to remain,from each of the effected Dwelling(Apa/tment Sty/e)Units,in this Existing Apartment Building is UNACCEPTABLE.Thisdecisionisbasedontheuseofanautomaticfirealarmsystem,when conforming to therequirementsofNFPA—72 for “Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems”and automatic firedetectioninstalledinsidetheeffectedDwellingUnitsattheentrydoor,and in the Corridor and intheunoccupiedBasement,along with occupant notification through out the building is notcommensuratewiththeintentofthecoderequirementsforequivalentforthefireprotectionof1-3/8”hollow core wood,and/or raised wood panel doors opening into a corridor.Additionally thissocalled“Corridor”is actually an Exit Stair Enclosure,that serves the effected Dwelling Units,andadditionallynopracticaldifficultyorunnecessaryhardshiphasbeenpresentedandtherequirementsisnotadjudgedunwarranted. Evaiuated By:JLD Reviewed By:A”,,l 5%;d;, Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by://z/{///4y,‘c,%/Jf‘ William Abbott Date:CT"(v,'1)r‘13~Acting State Fire Marshal "In accordance with Connecticut General Stature 29—309,anyperson determined t0 have the rig/it r0 appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStaleFireAfarshalinthismattertotheStateCodexd:Standards Conunttteewithinthirty(30)days after receipt." Slate Codes &Standards Committee1111CountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457-9294Tel:860-685—8300 DPS-0927—C Rev.1/2001 Division of Fire,Emergency &Buiiding ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTTOCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTEs Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#2l .CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.3 .docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012PageIof 3 BRUCE J.SPIBWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC State of Connecticut,Department Of Construction Services \P October 16,2012 Refererice No. I \"W)/m ff) r? rg’ f ~ Faciiity Name:Building #21.Westage at SouthiWindsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:Bldg #21.Amato Drive .South Windsor,i Connecticut m ‘66074NumberStreetCitySlateZip Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Progerty Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address:172 Oakwood Drive ,Glastonbury Connecticut 06033NumbersueetCllyState7Zip Applicant‘s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Morqan Lane,Unit 405 West Haven.CT 06516-4159NumberStreetCitySlateZip Contact Person:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Building.R-2 and S-1. Office Building,LP-Gas Bulk Plant,,Automotive Service Station,etc. This Facility is:D New;%Existing;B Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;,Date Of Present Use:1972,/Converted to condominium ownershig 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:E Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers: ,D Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building inspector. b 10 [MU»i (‘H. l,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,_request modification/relief from a requirement of the CT:E]Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 x D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C’G‘S'§29'329(c) C.G.S.§29-140 E Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code E State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant t°C'G'鑧29'333 .v U Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-317(c)D Hazardous Chemical COde pursuant to C'G'S'$9338 D Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuanttoDFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—357(c)C.G.S.§29-321 D Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_QQS_29_-292:20e,_Standard NEPAJDih Section Number:__3_1..3_L329-292-8d,29—317-1b (lfAppiicable)NFPA 30,NFPA 54.etc identify Section Number i request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: %Equivalent Alternative &Practical Difficulty D Requirements Unwarranted Describe mu ofnon-confarmanoe with the appropriate regulation,ils lacation in the facility.and a brinfdescription why c'ode compliance canncl bc achievzd,speci dimensions as applicable. Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.3.Interior Walt Finish.See Attached.Modification Sought:a)To allow combustible barn board walls in the common corridors to remain.Class C Materialb)To allow combustible barn board walls in the exit stair from the second floor to remain.Class C Material. l 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 Section 31 .3.3 noted above: A new Fire alarm system will be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows:'(Townhouses (1)Fire alarm panel in building. (3)Mini sounder in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure.(4)Horn/Strobes in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (5)Smoke detectors in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (6)Heat detectors in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure and in basement.(7)Weather proof horn/strobe on outside of building. (8)Manual pull stations Alarm activation will be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations; Insert Name of Regulation for which ModihcationIReEef is being Requested identify section of Code/Regulation excluded) (2)Four (4)zone expander module in building to provide alarm/trouble signals. &Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches;Photographs; Sheet l,R Support,U Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safe Code.Identity Code by Name;Le.Fire Safety Code.Oil Eum‘ng Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part lV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31 .3;3 because of the following reasons?identify code flow i.e.occupancy chapter,core chapter as applicable insert regulalbn Numba is.29-292-ad,29-31 7-3a,etc. e re -h tSat Attached /éx Z/{raw /"zf%f/4 27 /Reviewers Signature [Title Telephone Number Date D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29—g§é is attached on a separate sheet. Supervisor’s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#2 1 .CSFSCMOD3 l .3.3.docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page2of 3 I / U Otherasneoearyrlificationoftheinformationprovided. /,‘/(203)931-9945 x 300 z 0 (5 /t._Aptytéant'sWi VI Telephone Number Date / l V t/ \ APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONSUPPLEMENTINFORMATIONSHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check a/Ithatapply)D New &Existing D Addition Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply)D Type I D Type ll D Type lll E Type IV V U NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation B Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location B Automatic Activation D General D Zoned E NFPA 13D B Electrically Supervised E]Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:D Water Flow [:1 Special System: E Emergency LightingU NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:g Other Systems:Single station smoke alarms indwellinunits. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#2 1 .CSFSCMOD3 1 .3.3.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 3 of 3 Date of Construction:1972 _Date of Occupancy for Present Use'1972 Number Of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 9301 sqlft per building Attic:E Full Basement —#of Levels:1 D Full E Finished E Partial @ Partial &Storage D None D None D Assembly D Detention B Residential Board D Hotel/Motel/Dorm Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large D Small D Lodging/Rooming B Educational D with locking lll D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast B Business D with locking lV D Slow D 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant D with locking V 1:]lmpractical D Industrial B Multiple Tenant ®Apartment 12 Total E Storage.Basement. E Mercantile _ NO.of Units:2 (+10 TH)E Health Care D High Rise E Class A D Day Care B Hospital D Underground D Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C D Family B Ambulatory D Other: D Covered Mall E Group D Limited D i (443)E ll (222)D lll (21 1)D (2HH)[:1 V (1 1 1 )D l (332)B ii (1 1 1)D Ill (200)g v (000)VB D ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply): B Automatic Sprinklers g Fire Alarm (Alternative STATE OF CONNECTICUTDEPARTMENTOFCONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-03 53—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMTNTUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/1 2 DWELLING UNITS (2 APARTMENTS/1 0 TOWNHOUSEs) ADDRESS:BUILDING #2 1;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHALInaccordancewithSection 29—296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfficeoftheStateFireMarShalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks reiief from the requirements of Patt iV,Section 31.3.3.2 of the2005ConnecticutStateFireSafetyCode,as amended August 01,2009 and October O2,2012;to permitthisexistingnon-classified wall finish,consisting of a softwood “Barn Board”wall materiai apptied directlyoverwoodstuds(without the use a any substrate),to remain in this Existing Apartment Building isUNACCEPTABLE.The proposed use of an automatic fire alarm system,when conforming to therequirementsofNFPA—72 for “Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems"with automatic fire detectioninstaliedinsidetheeffectedDwellingUnitsattheentrydoor,and in the corridor and/or exit enclosure,and in the unoccupied Basement,along with occupant notification through out the building is notcommensuratewiththeintentofthecoderequirementsforequivalentfor“Wall Finish Classification”forexitenclosuresand/or corridors,required to be a minimum Class-B rating.This decision is also basedthatthe“Barn Board”wall material is applied directly over the wood studs without the use of anysubstrate,and that the material is installed from floor to ceiling,along with that the material has anumberofvoids(holes)exposing the wall cavity.Additionally no practical difficulty or unnecessaryhardshiphasbeenpresentedandtherequirementsisnotadjudgedunwarranted. Evaluated By:-JLD Reviewed By:éggé g4 /i g iézrt/ Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by:///gégé?3b Cid/M William AbbottActingStateFireMarshalDate:'Q[-*13~13 ”In accordance wit/1 Connecticut General Statute 29—309,any person determined 10 have the right to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheSta/e Fire Marshal in this matter to the State Codex &Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days after receipt.” State Codes &Standards CommitteellllCountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457—9294Tel:860—685-8300 DPS-0927-C Rev.1/200] State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesomceofStateFireMarshal APPLIcATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTTOCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTES October 1M012 Reference No. Facility Name:Building #21.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. FacilityAddress:Bldg #21.Amato Drive ,South Windsor,Connecticut ‘06074”Number Street City Slate Zip Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association c/O Advanced PrOQeLty Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address:172 Oakwood Drive .Glastonbury Connecticut 06033Zip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner!Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Morgan Lane.Unit 405 West Haven,CT 0651 6-41 59Zip Numher Street City State Number Street Ciy State Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-Z and S-1. Office Building,LP-Gas Bulk Plant,.Automotive Service Station.etc. This Facility is:D New;E Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:E Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers: D Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building inspector. VI,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,_request modification/relief from a requirement of the CT: D Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant toiC.G.s.§29-329(c) Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas CodepursuanttoC.G.S.§29-333 Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-338 Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29-357(c) For the requirement as prescribed in:Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368 Regulation Number:_C_G.S_2.9_-292:20_e_,_Standard NEEA_10_1_E_Section Number:_3_1,_3.2.1_~% i request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: E EquivalentAiternative PracticalDiffIculty D Requirements Unwarranted 0* Kbbtde mm D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant toC.G.S.§29-140 EV State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 El D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuantto C.G.S.§29-317(c)gDFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29-321 D 29-292-8d.29~317~1b (If Applicable)NFPA 30,NFPA 54.etc identify Section Number iR‘SOex~ we )W BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,ALA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#21,CSFSCMOD.3i.3.2.1.docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation October 16,2012Page1of 3 ; Describe urea ofnon-conformanee with me appropriate regulation,its location in the facility.and u briefdescriplion why and:l,"cannat be L‘l,specify "'Is r :‘i "". i Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.2.1.Protection of Hazards.See Attached.Modification Sought:a)To aliow the laundry room in the basement of the apartment building not to be protected.b)To aliow the boiler room in the basement of the apartment building not to be protected.c)To allow the individual basement storage lockers in the basement of the apartment building not to be protected. I intend to provide the following safeguard(s)as an alternative measure to secure public safety in lieu of strict compliance with therequirementoftheCSFSCSection31.3.2.1 noted above: A new Fire alarm system will be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows:(Townhouses (1)Fire alarm panel in building. insert Name of Regulation for which ModiiicationlReliet ls being Requested Identify section of Code/Regulation - excluded) (2)Four (4)zone expander module in building to provide alarm/trouble signals.(3)Mini sounder in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure.(4)Horn/strobes in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement.(5)Smoke detectors in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement.(6)Heat detectors in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure and in basement.(7)Weather proof horn/strobe on outside of building. (8)Manual pull stationsAlarmactivationwill be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. X Separate Sheet Attached IlnadditionthefollowingareenclosedEPlans/Drawings/Sketches;&Photographs; Sheet I,RSupport,E Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safetv Code.Identity Code by Name;Lev Fire Safety Code.Oi Buming Equlp Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31 .3.2.1 because of the following reasons:identify code flow i.e.occupancy chapter.core chapter as applicable lnsen regulation Number te.29-292—Bd.29417-33.etc. /?%/./Jé'gW/‘zf/x /%y/z.Reviewer‘s Signature /Title Telephone Number ‘Date ' D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-Q?Q is attached on a separate sheet.g§Supe or's Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstagc\MODS\BLDG#21 .CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.2.l .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberl6,2012Page2of 3 D Otherasfocl(i éation ofthe informationnec?s ry provided. _/203 931-9945 300 /5’6xAppTelephoneNumberDate ' i V ’ \ APPLICATION FOR REQUEsT FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONSUPPLEMENTINFORMATIONSHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Date of Construction:1972 Number 0f Stories (Above grade)2-3 Attic:B Full Partial B None Date of Occupancy for Present Use:_ Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 9301 sqlft per building Basement —#of Levels:1 1972 D Full E Finished Partial &Storage D None B CrawlSpace &Existing D Addition &Renovation of building to D Hotel/MotellDorm D Lodging/Roaming D Bed &Breakfast [3 1 &2 Family D Industrial &Storage.Basement. B High Rise D Underground B Windowless D Other: E]NewTypeofOccupancy(Check _a_llthat apply) D Change Of Occupancy:From B Assembly D Detention Occupant Load:E]with locking ll D Educational D with locking lll U Business D with locking IV D Single Tenant B with locking V D Multiple Tenant @ Apartment 12 Total D Mercantile D CIassA E Class B D Class C E Covered Mall D Residential Board D Large D Small D Prompt D Slow D lmpractical persons No.ofUnits:2(+10 TH)E]Health Care D Hospital D Nursing Home D Ambulatory D Limited D Day Care D Adult B Family B Group Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) B Type i D Type ll D Type III D l (443)D ll (222) B ll (1 1 1) D ll (000) Di (332) D III (211) E]III (200) D Type lV Type V Evan) Evwm)VB m (2HH) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers D NFPA 13 E Throughout the Building D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location U NFPA 13D D Electrically Supervised D CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System Location: &Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System D Smoke Control E Standpipe;Class: E Fire Alarm (Alternative Safe -quard see above) D ManualActivation D OccupantNotifIcation DAutomatic Activation D General DZonedaThroughouttheBuildingBVoiceEvacuation D Partial Location: D WaterFlow D SpecialSystem: D Other Activation Means: &Other Systems:Sinqle sdw Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation Y:\DOC_2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#2 l .CSFSCMOD.3 I .3 .2.1 .docOctober16,20 12Page3of3 tation smoke alarms inellingunits. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL l MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0354—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (2 APARTMENTS/1 OTOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #21;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHALInaccordancewithSection 29—296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionol‘the Office of the State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request which seeks relief to the requirements of Part IV,Section 31.3.2.1andTable31.3.2.1.1 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009 and October O2,2012;to permit the basement,which contains combustible storagedeemedahazardousareabytheSouthWindsorFireMarshal,laundry area(s)exceeding 100squarefeet,that is located outside of the dwelling units and a Boiler Room with fuel-tiredequipmentratedinexcessof400,000 Btu per hour,or any boiler rated over 15psi to remainunenclosedbyonehourfireresistiveconstructionortoremainunprotectedbyanautomatictiresprinkiersysteminthisExistingApartmentBuildingisACCEPTABLE.This decision isbasedontheexistingbuildingconditionsandconstraintsthatprecludetheenclosingorprotectionofthespacesinstrictcompliancewiththecoderequirementsandtheproposeduseofaautOmaticfirealarmsystemasanalternativesafeguardwhenconformingtotherequirementsofNFPA-72 tor “Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems”with automaticdetectionforhazardousareas,along with occupant notification in the building. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By:.a ‘Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineeiing'/Decision endorsed by:%u///,¢//Zéam~QJ/V‘f— William Abbott O Acting State Fire MarshalDate:'1 -’13 n i3 ”1n accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29-309,any person determined f0 have the right to appealmayappealthedecision.ofrhe State Fire MarshaZ in this matter to the State Codes &Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days after receipl." State Codes &Standards Committee1111CountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457-9294Tel:860—685-8300 ‘——% State of Connecticut,Depadment of Construction ServicesDivisionof Office Fire,Emergency of State Fire & Marshal Building Services -_‘'w‘APpLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTToCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTES DPS-0927-C Rev.1/2001 October 16..2012 Refmnce No i £ FacilityvName:Building #21.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association.=.-I '..-w d Facility Address:Bldg #21.Amato Drive ,South Windsor,Connecticut 06074NumberStreetCityStaleZip Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property ManagementaTelephone:860-657-8981 k.Owner’s Address:172 Oakwood Drive .Glastonbury Connecticut 06033 I Number Street City State ZipWApplicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Morgan Lane.Unit 405 r West Haven,t CT 06516-41 59.Number Street City State Zip ContactPerson:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300MTypeofFacility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Office Building.LP—Gas Bulk Plant,.Automotive Service Station,etc.O This Facility is:E New;E Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of'Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownershjp 1981._. ) /-Previous modifications for this Facility:E Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers:g E Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building Inspector. «g y l,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,.request modification/relief from a requirement of the CT: i D Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 E Gas &OEquipmentPipingCodepursuantto D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to 'C'G'S'§29‘329(c) C.G.S.§29-140 D Liquefied Petroleum GasGas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code ®State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant t°C‘G'S'§29‘333aDOilBurningEquipmentCodepursuanttoC.G.S.§29-317(c)D Hazardous Chemwa'COde pursuant to C'G‘S'§29‘338 m i B FireworksE]Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to c.G.S_and Special Effects Code pursuant to§29—357(c)C.G.S.§29—321 D Model CodeRocketryCode pursuant to C.G.S.§29~368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_G~S_2_9_-29.2a-20_e.,_Standard _NEEA_1_0_1 Section Number:_3_L3_L1.2_M29—292~8d.29~317—1b (If Applicable)NFPA 30.NFPA 54,etc Identify Section Number , " l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: Q Equivalent Alternative $Practical Difficulty [j Requirements Unwarranted BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#21.CSFSCMODA3 1 .3.l.2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 E Describe an:ofnon-cunfarmance wilh lhc Ippropriule ragulilion,its location in [he facility,and a briefdescription why code compliance cunnol be achieved,specify dimcnsicns as applicable‘ Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.1.2.Protection of Vertical Openings.See Attached.Modification Sought:a)To allow the door and staimeli leading to the basement storage area from the first floor not to be protected.b)To allow penetrations in the ceiling of the basement into the floor above not to be protected. i intend to provide the following safeguard(s)as an alternative measure to secure public safety in lieu of strict compliance with therequirementoftheCSFSCSection31.3.1 .2 noted above:A new Fire alarm system will be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows:(Townhouses (1)Fire alarm panel in building. Insert Name of Regulation for which ModificationIRelief ls being Requested identify 5ection of Code/Regulation excluded) (2)Four (4)zone expander module in building to provide alarm/trouble signals. (4)Horn/strobes in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (3)Mini sounder in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure. (5)Smoke detectors in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement.(6)Heat detectors in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure and in basement.(7)Weather proof horn/strobe on outside of building.g -(8)Manual pull stations Alarm activation will be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,&Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safet Code.identity Code by Name;ie.Fire Safety Code.Oii Burning Equip CodeRegulationofConnecticutStateAgencyPartIV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31 .3.1.2 because o the following reasons:identify code liow i.e.oc y chapter.core chapter as applicable insert regulation Nurmerle 2Q-292—8d.29-31 7-3a.etc. M/rs/iza/é/%{W/2;7//%% Reviewei’s Signature I Tiue Telephone Number Date / D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut Genera!Statutes §29-J?(pi is attached on a separate sheet. KSupervisor‘s initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC~2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#2l .CSFSCMOD.3].3.i .2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,20 i 2 Page 2 of 3 c @ Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefoliowingare enclosed E Pians/Drawings/Sketches;&Photographs:DD Product Data SheetsD0ther ®Supplement information Sheet :rfication of the information provided. 203.931—9945 x 300Aplicani's -.:/D [{o [/La ‘ Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#2 l .CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.1.2.docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberl6,2012Page3of 3 APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONSUPPLEMENTINFORMATIONSHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Date of Construction'1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use'1972 Number of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 9301 sqlft perrbuildinq Attic:D Full Basement —#of Levels:1 D Full D FinishedPartial&Partial g Storage D None D None D Crawl Space Type of Occupancy (Check glLthat apply)[j New &Existing D Addition &Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From _to - B Assembly U Detention D Residential Board D Hotel/MotelIDorm Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large B Small D Lodging/Rooming U Educational E with locking lll Q Prompt D Bed &Breakfast E Business B with locking lV D Slow D 1 &2 Family E Single Tenant B with locking V_D lmpractical D Industrial D Multiple Tenant E Apartment 12 Total &Storage.Basement. D Mercantile No.of Units:2 (+10 THI E Health Care D High Rise E ClassA B Day Care D Hospital D Underground D Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C E Family D Ambulatory B Other:A -D Covered Mall BGroup B Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Typel D Type ll D Type Ill D Type lV E Type VmI(443)D II (222)B III (211)D (2HH)Dvmi)[J I (332)D II (111)D III (200)$v (000)VB D II (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check a_ll that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers &Fire Alarm (Alternative Safeguard -see above) D NFPA 13 E Throughoutthe Building D Manual Activation D Occupant Notification B NFPA 13R B Partial:Location E Automatic Activation E General D Zoned E NFPA 13D B Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7—7.1 .2 isolated Hazardous Area System B Partial Location:_Location:D Water Flow D Special System: ®Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System -D Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control E Standpipe;Class:Other Systems:Single station smoke alarms indwellingunits. STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0355—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCLATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (2 APARTMENTS/1 OTOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #2 1;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHALInaCcordancewithSection 29~296 ofthe Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfficeoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks reiief from the requirements of Part IV,Section31.3.1.2 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009andOctoberO2,2012;to permit a'existing unprotected vertical opening,that isconstructedwith7/8 inch thick,softwood “Barn Board”wail material applied directly overthewoodstuds(without a substrate),to remain in this Existing Apartment Building isRETURNEDWITHOUTACTION.This decision is based on that the existing so calledVerticalopeningisactuallytheexitstairenclosure. Evaluated By:.l'LD Reviewed By:I Ma;f I J Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by:/&/Z%///&r~(L%/alf" William AbbottActingStateFireMarshalDate:C?T l 3 P r3 “In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29-309,any person derermined to have the right Io appealmayappealthedecision0flheStateFireAlarshalinthismattertotheStateCodes&Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days after receipt.” State Codes &Standards Committee1111CountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 0645 7—9294Tel:860—685-8300 DPS-0927—C Rev.1f2001 State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTTOCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTES BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#2 I .CSFSCMOD.3 i 2.4.1 .docOctober16,2012 Page 1 of 3 Reference NoOctober16,2012/ I ‘Facility Name:Building #21.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:Bld #21.Amato Drive South Windsor Connecticut 06074NumberStreetCityStaleZip Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Progerty Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address:172 Oakwood Drive .Glastonbury Connecticut 06033NumberStreetCitystateZip Applicant's Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,[for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Mor an Lane Unit 405 West Haven.CT 0651 6-41 59NumberStreetCityStateZip Contact Person:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type Of Facility:Apartment Building.R-2 and S-1. Office Building,LP—Gas Bulk Flant.,Automotive Service Station.etc. This Facility is:D New;Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972,.é/ ~Converted to condominium ownershig 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:E Unknown;D No;B Yes,Moditication Numbers: 4 D Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building Inspector. ) , tO? ()\ ( l,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,§request modification/relief from a requirement of the CT: D Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 E Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to E Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to E C.G.S.§29-329(C) C.G.S.§29-140 D Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code E State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29—333 D Oil Burning EquipmentCode pursuantto C.G.S.§29-317(c)D Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-338 D Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to D C.G.S.Fireworks §29-357(C) and Special Effects Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-321 D Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_QS_2.9_-2.92:20e,_Standard NEEAJM Section Number 31 2 4129-292-8d,29—317~1b (ItApplicable)NFPA 30.NFPA 54,etc Identify Sectiormum-berL ‘- l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: g Equivalent Alternative Practical Difnculty D Requirements Unwarranted Describe area ofnon-conformanee with :hc approprialc ragulation,ivs lmtion in the facility,and a brief descriptian why code 3’cannot be L‘A,specify ”i 'as _".... Modification is requested from:Section 31.2.4.1.Number of Exits.See Attached.Modification Sought:Existing buiiding has one means of egress from the second floor dwelling units.Compliance with Section 31.2.4.4,items(1)through (5),which allows a single exit,is achieved,except for the following: (1)Stairway is not separated from the rest of the building by 1 hour tire barriers.Walls are 1/2”gypsum board both sides (except where wood paneling is installed without gypsum board,on stair side.) (2)Stairway serves more than 1/2 story below the level of exit discharge.Stair has non-rated door separating it from thebasement. (3)There are no corridors serving as exit access —it is all exit enclosure. (4)Travel distance from the entrance door of each dwelling unit is 0 ft.,as each entrance opens directly into the exitenclosure. (5)Horizontal and vertical separation between dwelling units is existing construction with ‘/z inch gypsum board. 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 Section 31.2.4.1 noted above:-Insert Name of Regulation far which Modification/Relief is being Requested identity section of Code/RegulationAnewFirealarmsystemwillbeprovidedthroughoutR-2 dwelling units and common areas.as follows:(Townhousesexcluded) (1)Fire alarm panel in building. (2)Four (4)zone expander module in building to provide alarm/trouble signals. (3)Mini sounder in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure. (4)Horn/strobes in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (5)Smoke detectors in common exit stair enclosure and in the basement. (6)Heat detectors in the foyer of each dwelling unit that opens into the exit stair enclosure and in basement. (7)Weather proof horn/strobe on outside of building. (8)Manual pull stationsAlarmactivationwill be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. ®Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed $Plans/Drawings/Sketches;X Photographs; D Product Data Sheets E Supplement information SheetUOtherxfasnece‘'catin of the information provided. 03 931-9945 x 30 (9 [g t...2 0 Telephone Number Date FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE I,E Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safetv Code. Idenlify Code by Name:i.e.Fire Safety Code,Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Bart IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identined above to SectionInsertregulationNumberLe.29—292—8d,29-317-3a.etc. 31.2.4.1 because ofthe following reasons:identify code tiow i.e.o c n oy chapter,core chapter as applicable a/M/ez/zeawal//é/’g/x 'Z. Déte IReviewersSignatureITitleTelephoneNumber D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-ggé’is attached on a separate sheet. Supe r s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#2 l .CSFSCMOD.3 1 2.4.1 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 2 of 3 s r g App nt‘slia na // APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONSUPPLEMENTINFORMATIONSHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Date of Construction:_1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use:1972 Number of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 9301 sqlft Qer building Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type i B Type ll B Type Ill D Type IV V D NFPA 13 E Throughout the Building E Manual Activation E Occupant Notihcation U NFPA 13R E Partial:Location E Automatic Activation E General E ZonedE]NFPA 13D E Electrically Supervised E Throughout the Building E Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System E Partial Location: Location:E Water Flow E Special System: E Emergency LightingE NFPA 96 Hood System E Other Activation Means: E Smoke Control E Standpipe;Class:Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms indwellinqunits. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#2 l .CSFSCMOD.3 1 .2.4.1 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page3of 3 Attic:D Full Basement—#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished Partial g Partial ®Storage D None D None D CrawlSpace Type ofOccupancy (Check a/Ithatapply)D New ®Existing D Addition Renovation of building .E Change of Occupancy:From to E Assembly D Detention D Residential Board E Hotel/MotelIDorm Occupant Load:persons D with locking Ii D Large D Small D Lodging/Roaming D EdUCational .D with locking lll D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business D with locking IV B Slow D 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant E with locking V D Impractical D IndustrialaMultipleTenantEApartment12TotalEStorage.Basement. D Mercantile No.ofUnits;2 (+10TH)[j Health Care D High Rise E Class A iDDayCareDHospital B Underground D Class B D Adult B Nursing Home E Windowless B Class C B Family B Ambulatory U Other: E Covered Mall D Group D Limited D l (443)D ll (222)E Ill (21 1)B (2HH)D V (1 1 1) E i (332)D ll (111)U Ill (200)V (000)VBE]ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply): E Automatic Sprinklers E Fire Alarm (Alternative Safequard —see