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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0349—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 ATARTMENTSM TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #224'AMRTO DRIVE 5' TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordanca with Section 29—296 Ofthe Connecticut General Statutes,tha decision of the Office ofthe State Fire Marshal in this matter is: 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 01,2009andOctoberO2,2012;to permit each ofthe effected Dwelling (Apartment Sty/e)Units tobeservedbyasingieexit,in this Existing Apartment Buiiding is RETURNEDWITHOUTACTION.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: Joseph Vi Kingston Bureau of Engineerin g Decision endorsed by:%//w ca/f William Abbott Acting State Fire Marshal Date:Qr 13 «-i3 "In accordance with Connecticut General Stature 29-309,any person determined t0 have the right to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheSlateFireAims/1a]in Ihis mutter ta the State Codes &Standards Committee within thirty (30)days after receipt." State Codes &Standards Committee1111CountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457—9294Tel:860—685—8300 ‘ DPS-O9Z7-C Rev.l/200l State of Connecticut,Department of Construction Services.Division of Fire,Emergency &Building Services ' Office of State Fire Marshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION _,~ADOPTED PURSUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES' -ReferenceNo.October 16,2012 Facility Name:Building #22.Westagegt South Windsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:Bid #22 Amato Drive South Windsor Connecticut 06074NumberCity‘Street Slate ap -Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Manaqement l Wh\Telephone:860-657-8981 —Owner’s Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033'City State Zip ‘Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA,Consulting ArChitect,LLC,1for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Morgan Lane.Unit 405 West Haven.CT 0651 6-41 59NumberStreetcityStateZip Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Office Building,LP-Gas Eulk Plant"Automotive Service Station,etc. -This Facilityis:D New;E Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction11972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:Unknown;D No;[j Yes,Modification Numbers: D Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building inspector. Number Street werso Dgdq\ NQW I,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,request modmcation/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 toC.G.S.§29-329(c) Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquehed 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) Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368 D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant toC.G.S.§29-140 K4 State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—317(c) D Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29-321 For the requirement as prescribed in: Regulation Number:_QCS_29_-292:2.Qe.,_Standard NEEAJ01 Section Number:_3L2.2._’L29-292—8d,29-317-1 b (if Apptlcabie)NFPA 3D.NFPA 54,etc Identity Section Number i request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: E EquivalentAlternative Q PracticalDifficulty E Requirements Unwarranted tiiF“imi O BEBE BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .2.2.l .3 .docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberl6,2012 Page 1 of 3 D:sctibe aru afnonmnfonmnc:with me appvopriale mgulnlion,its locaiion in lhe ficili‘y,1nd a briefdeswiplinn why code ,"cunnmbe ’L'_i,spccify "''Is u 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) lnseit Name of Regulation for Maid)ModihcatlonlRelief is being Requested Identity section of Coda/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 pull stationsAlarmactivationwill be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches;®Photographs; D Product Data Sheets E Supplement Information Sheet Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part lV.CGS 29-292—20e inclusive;as identified above to SectionInsertregulationNumberi.e.29-292-5d.29-31 7-33.etc. 31 2.2.1.3 because of the following reasons:ldentify coda flow Le.occupancy chapter,core dwapter as applicableSarateSetAttached¢”aw/ex/yaw/ye 7//%f/L7ReviewersSignature[Title Telephone Number Qéte E Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29~g 2C7 is attached on a separate sheet. Su sot‘s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC*2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 2.2.1 .3.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 2 of 3 e as neces tfhcation of the infomation provided. /203 931-9945 x 300 D 5 L.Telephone Number Date FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,(@Support,E Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safet Code. APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIHCATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION SHEET If Modification request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check al/thatapply)[j New Q Existing [j Addition Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to D Assembly D Detention B Residential Board D Hotel/MotellDorm El I (443)D II (222)[:1 III (211)Ci (ZHH)[j v (111)[:1 I (332)El II (1 1 1)B III (200)g V(000)VB [:1 II (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply):“ E]Automatic Sprinklers &Fire Alarm (Alternative Safeguard -—see above) Date of Construction:1972 ___Date of Occupancy for Present Use:1972 Number Of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 7408 sqELper building Attic:B Full Basement—#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished ®Partial ®Partial ®Storage D None D None D Crawl Space Occupant Load:persons B with locking ll E Large B Small B Lodging/Roaming B Educational U with locking lll D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business D with locking lV D Slow D 1 &2 Family U Single Tenant D with locking V D Impractical D Industrial D Multiple Tenant &Apartment 12 Total @ Storage.Basement D Mercantile NO.of Units:8 (+4 TH)E]Health Care D High Rise D ClassA D Day Care B HOSpital D Underground DA Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C B Family B Ambulatory D Other: B Covered Mall D Group B Limited Type Of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type I a Type II D Type lll D Type lV @ Type V D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation E Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R B Partial:Location D Automatic Activation D General B Zoned B NFPA 13D D Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7—7.1 .2 isolated Hazardous Area System B Partial Location: Location:B Water Flow D Special System: @ Emergency LightingB NFPA 96 Hood System B Other Activation Means: B Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:&Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms in dwelling units. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\Doc__2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .22.1 .3 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0344-12 J PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCLATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #22;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29—296 Ofthe Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfficeoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks relief from the requirements of Part lV,Section31.2.2.1.3 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009 and October 02,2012;to permit a mix of existing non—fire 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 asanaiternativesafeguard,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:,,L Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineerin g Decision endorsed by;/gZ/gz"hh @/%’ William AbbcttActingStateFireMarshalDate:9k z '3 :-rs "In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29—309,any person delermined Io have the right to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStateFireAlarshalinthismaft'er to the State Codes &Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days after receipt.” State Codes &Standards Committeelll1CountryClubRoad,Middletown C'l‘06457—9294Tel:860685-8300 DPS-Q927-C Rcv‘1/200]State of Connecticut,Depattment of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTToCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTES October 16‘2012 Ref BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC*2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.6.2.docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page l of 3 '\ \J) ( Facility Name:Building #22.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:._gBld #22 Amato Drive .South Windsor 'Connecticut 06074NumberStreetCity'State Zip Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Progerty Management Telephone:860-657-8981/ Owner's Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033Number,Street City Stale Zip 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.S Q iewak ,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 .Type ofFacility:Agartment Building.R-2 and S-1. Office Building.LP-Gas Bulk Plant.Automotive Service Station,etc: This Facility is:D New;E Existing;B Renovation;Date of Construction:1 972;Date of Present Use:1972 ,Converted to condominium ownershig 1981. Previous modifications forthls Facility:E Unknown;B NO;D Yes,Modification Numbers:’ D Check if a Modincation Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Ofhce of State Building Inspector.- l 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 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to E Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C.G.S.§29~329(c) C.G.S.§29-14O D Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code E State Fire Safety Code‘pursUant t0'C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29-333 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29<317(c)B Hazardous Chemical Code pursuantto C.G.S.§29-338 lDFireworksandSpecialEffectsCodepursuanttoDFlammable&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:LC,QS_Z9;ZQZ:ZO&,_Standard _NEEA_‘LO_1___Section Number:_3_1_.,3L6.229-292-8d.29-31 7-1 h (if Applicabte)NFPA 30,NFPA 54.etc Identify Section Number l request this modification/relief due to the following‘reasons: E Equivalent Alternative E Practical Difficulty E Requirements Unwarranted i O i_/ Descnbc are:ofnon-confotmancc‘With [he uppmpriate regulallon,hs location m the iaculity,Ind a bn'ef‘'r 'why code i cannm be I __,specify ..ls .... 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 prowded throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows (Townhousesexcluded) insert Name ol Regulation for which Modification/Rand rs being Requested Identify sectlon of Coda/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 pull stationsAlarmactivationwill be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. Separate Sheet Attached ln addition the following are enclosed X Plans/Drawings/Sketches;Photographs; D Product Data Sheets $Supplement Information SheetaOtherasneficgtionoftheinformationprowded 03 931-9945 X 30 b [a /t_2 0 /A cant's Telephone Number Date FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,QEupport,U Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safety Code.IdenlHy Code hy Name;i.e.Fire Safety Code.Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part lV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identihed above to Section .e Insert regulation Number i.e.29-292—8d.294517—33,etc 313.6.2 bcause of the following reasons:c y chapter.core chapter as applicable g5%z/$[w4/37/wér/zWe/Reviewer‘s Signature I Title Telephone Number E Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommis3ionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance With Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-is attached on a separate sheet c a p -i .; Sup s initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.6.2.doc October 201216,2012 APPLmATION 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 compiete the following: Date of Construction 1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use:___;l 972 Number 0f Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 7408 sqlft per building Attic:E Full Basement—#of Levels:1 E]Full B Finished @ Partial Partial Storage D None D None D CrawlSpace Type ofOccupancy (Checka_ll_thatappiy)B New &Existing B Addition E Renovation of building D Change Of Occupancy:From to U Assembly D Detention D ResidentialBoard D.Hotel/MotellDorm D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building B Manual Activation D Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location .D Automatic Activation U General D Zoned E NFPA 13D D Electrically Supervised B Throughout the Building B Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7—7.1 .2 isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:D Water Flow E Special System: &Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: [:I Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:g Other Systems:Slnqle statibn smoke alarms indwellinqunits. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstagc\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.6.2.d0cWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 3 Of 3 Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large D Small U Lodging/Rooming D Educational D with locking Ill D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business D with locking lV D Slow E 1 &2 Family B Single Tenant D with locking V D lmpractical B Industrial D Multiple Tenant Apartment 12 Total &Storage.Basement D Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care D High Rise B CIassA D Day Care B Hospital D Underground D Class B U Adult D Nursing Home E Windowless E Class C D Family D Ambulatory D Otherzww D Covered Mail D Group D Limited _‘ Type Of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type I D Type ll D Type Ill D Type IV %V E l (443)B II (222)[:1 III (21 1 )D (ZHH)D v (1 1 1) D i (332)El II (1 11)E III (200)g v (000)VB D ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that'apply): B Automatic Sprinklers E Fire Alarm (Alternative Safequard STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-0345—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGB AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTs/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #22;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29—296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decision. ofthe Office of the State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request which seeks relief from the requirements of Part lV,Section 31.3.6.2, 8.3.4.4 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009 and October O2,2012;to permit existing non-tire resistance rated,1—3/8 inch hoHow core wood and/or 1—3/8 inch raised wood panel corridor doors to remain,from each of the effected Dwelling (Apan‘ment Sty/e)Units,in this Existing Apartment Building is UNACCEPTABLE.This decision is based on the use of an automatic fire alarm system,when conforming to therequirementsofNFPA—72 for “Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems”and automatic fire detection installed inside the effected Dwelling Units at the entry door,and in the Corridor and in the unoccupied Basement,along with occupant notification through out the building is not commensurate with the intent of the code requirements for equivalent for the fire protection of 1- 3/8”hollow core wood,and/or raised wood panel doors opening into a corridor.Additionally this so called ”Corridor”is actually an Exit Stair Enclosure,that serves the effected Dweiling Units,and additionally no practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship has been presented and the requirements is not adjudged unwarranted. Evaluated By:JLD & -‘u Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering R eviewed By:aaayu [twat Decision endorsed by: William AbbottActingStateFireMarshal Date:Cf r [3 ”r I} "In accordance with Connecticut General Stature 29-309,any person determined to have the rig/7t to appeal may appeal the decision ofthe Slate Fire Mars/ml in this matter ro the Stale Codes &Standards Commitlee within thirty (30)days after receipt ” State Codes &Standards Committee11llCountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457-9294 Tel:860—685-8300 DPS—D927—C Rcv.112001 State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Buiiding ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEsT FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTTOCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTes. October l6,2012 Reference Noe Facility Name:Building #22.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association.‘ FacilityAddress:Bld #22 Amato Drive South Windsor ConheCtiCut 06074NumberStreetCitySlateZip Facility Owner:Westaqe at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Manaqement /Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner's Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033NumberStreetCityStateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA,_Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931 -9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Morgan Lane,Unit 405 West Haven.CT 0651 6-41 59NumberStreetCRYStateZtp Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931 -9945 x 300 Type Of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Office Building,LP-Gas Bulk Ptant,,Automotive Service Station,etc. This Facility is:D New;@ Existing;E Renovation;Date of Constructionz1972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications for this Facility:®Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers: D Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Ofnce of State Building inspector. Km@3%blé‘~\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 ,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 Petroleum Gas & i request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: E EquivalentAlternative g PracticalDifficulty D Requirements Unwarranted bomam s BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#22 .CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3 .3 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2O 12 Page 1 of 3 E State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S §29-296 :pursuant to C.G.S.§29~333'D- O"Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C-és-§29‘317(C)B Hazardous Chemical Code pursuantto C.G.S.§29-338 D Special Effects Code pursuant toDFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to :Eirevvorks andGS§29 357(c)C.G.S.§29~321 {j Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C§_S_2.9;292:Z(1e,_Standard NEEA_1.0_1 Section Number:_3_1_..3.329-292-8d,29-31 7-1b (lfApplicable)NFPA 30, Describe area of non-confarmnnce with the appropriate reguhlion,its location in lhe facility,Ind a briefdescripiion why code compliance cannot be achieved,speoiW dimensions as Applicable. Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.3.Interior Wall Finish.See Attached.Modification Sought:a)To allow combustible barn board walls in the common corridors to remain.Class C Material.b)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 altemative 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:(Townhousesexcluded) (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. lnsert Name of Regulation for whlch Modification/Relief ls being Requested Identify section of CodaRegulation (1)Fire alarm panel in building. @ Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed @ Plans/Drawings/Sketches;$Photographs;D Product Data Sheets E Supplement Information SheetDOtherrificationoftheinformationprovided. 2 003931-9945 x 30 /:9 e wTelephoneNumberDate FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE I,E Support,B Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safe Code.Idenllfy Code by Name;Le.Fire Safety Code.Oil Buming Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31 .3.3 because of the following reasons:Identify code flow i.e.occu ancy chapter,core chapter as applicable Insert regulation Number i.e.29-292—8d.29-317-3a.etc. aM/eaem M/z 7/2. /DavReviewersSignature/Title Telephone Number D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-is attached on a separate sheet. Supervxsor's Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 I .3.3 .docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page2of 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:__1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use'1972 Number of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 7408 sqlft per building Attic:B Full Basement—#Of Levels:1 D Full E Finished $Partial ®Partial @ Storage D None B None E Crawl Space Type ofOccupancy (Check al/thatapply)D New E Existing D Addition $Renovation of building B Change of Occupancy:From t0 D Assembly D Detention B ResidentialBoard E HotelIMotel/Dorm D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D ManualActIvation D OccupantNotifIcation D NFPA 13R B Partial:Location D Automatic Activation D General D Zoned D NFPA 13D D Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation B 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: E Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:E other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms in dwellinq units. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.3.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page3of 3 Occupant Load:persons B with locking ii D Large E Small D Lodging/Roaming D Educational D with locking lll D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast B Business D with locking lV D Slow D 1 a.2 Family B Single Tenant D with locking V D lmpractical D Industrial D Multiple Tenant ®Apartment 12 Total &Storage.Basement D Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care D High Rise D ClassA D Day Care E Hospital D Underground D Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C D Family D Ambulatory E Other: D Covered Mall D Group D Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type I B Type ll D Type Ill B Type IV &Type V D l (443)E]II (222)B III (211)D (2HH)D V (1 1 1) D l (332)D ll (111)E III (200)®V (000)VB D ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check a_ll that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers Fire Alarm (Alternative Safeguard —see above) STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0346—12 PROJECT NAME:WES-TAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #22;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29-296 Ofthe Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfficeoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks relief from the requirements of Part iV,Section 31.3.3.2 of the2005ConnecticutStateFireSafetyCode,as amended August 01,2009 and October O2,2012;to permitthisexistingnon—classified wail finish,consisting of a softwood “Barn Board”wail material applied 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 detectioninstalledinsidetheeffectedDwellingUnitsattheentrydoor,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:W I ‘ c7 ’Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by: William AbbottActingStateFireMarshalDate:r.x 3 4_{:3 “In accordance wirh Connecticut General Statute 29—309,any person determined t0 have the rig/7f f0 appen/may appeal the decision of the State Fire Marshal in this matter to the State Codes &Standards CommilteeWithinthirty(30)days ajier receipt ” State Codes &Standards CommitteellllCountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 064579294Tcl:860-685-8300 DPS-0927C Rev.1/2001 State of Connecticut,Depariment of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Buiiding ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONADOPTEDPURSUANTToCHAPTER541OFTHECONNECTICUTGENERALSTATUTES D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C.G.S.§29-329(c) C.G.S.§29—140 D Liquened Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code g State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29~333 El ElDOilBurningEquipmentCodepursuanttoC.G.S.§29—317(c)x Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S;§29~338 Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant toDFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—357(c)C.G.S.§29—321 t D Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_QS_29_-232:20e,_Standard N_EEA_‘l,0_L_Section Number:_3JA3 2129-292-8d.2941 7-1 b (If Applicabie)NFPA 30,NFPA 54,etc Identity Section Number l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: ®Equivalent Altemative ®PracticalDifficulty D Requirements Unwarranted BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.2.1 .docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 1 of 3 October 16,2012 Dcseribe area of nonwnfcrmance \vilh the appropriate regulation.its location in Ihe flcility.Ind I bricfdescription why code compliance cannot be achievnd.specify dimmsions Is Applicable. Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.2.1.Protection of Hazards.See Attached.Modification Sought:a)To allow the laundry room in the basement of the apartment building not to be protected.b)To allow 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. l intend to provide the following safeguard(s)as an altemative measure to secure public safety in lieu of strict compliance with the requirement of the CSFSC Section 31.3.2.1 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 Modification/Relief is being Requested Identify section of CodelReguation (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. g Separate Sheet Attached ln addition the following are enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketchels;%Photographs; D Product Data Sheets &Supplement Information SheetDOtherr){gritication of the information provided. 03 931~9945 x 30TelephoneNumber FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,gSuppod,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safety Code.Identity Code hy Name:i.e.Fire Safety Code.0i Burning Equip 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 tiow ie.occupancy chapter.core chapter as applicable Insert regulation Number Le.29-292-56.19-317-3a.etc. e et Attached 2 2"?“awél/Jag/MW M/Z/a Reviewe r‘s Signature I Title Telephone Number nary I D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-JQQ is attached on a separate sheet. Supervmor’s initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstagc\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1.3.2.1 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberi6,2012 Page 2 of 3 2 0 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: Type ofOccupancy (Check al/thatapply)E New ®Existing B Addition &Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to D Assembly D Detention E]Residential Board B Hotel/MotellDorm D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation D Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location D Automatic Activation D General D Zoned D NFPA 13D E Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building B Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 isolated Hazardous Area System E]Partial Location: Location:B Water Flow B Special System: Emergency LightingB NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:Other Systems:Sinqie station smoke alarms indwellingunits. Other information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC*2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD‘3l .3 .2.l .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberl6,2012 Page 3 of 3 Date of ConstructiOn:_1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use:,1972 Number 0f Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 7408 sq/ft per building Attic:B Full Basement~#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished &Partial 'Partial Q Storage D None D None D Crawl Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large D Small D Lodging/Roaming B Educational D with locking lll D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business D with locking IV B Slow D 1 &2 Family E Single Tenant E with locking V D impractical E]lndustriai D Multiple Tenant &Apartment 12Total Storage.Basement B Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care D High Rise D ClassA E Day Care E Hospital E]Underground D Class B D Adult U Nursing Home [:1 Windowless El Class C D Family D Ambulatory -D Other: E Covered Mall B Group D Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type!D Type ll E Type Ill D Type IV $Type V D l (443)D ll (222)D lll (21 1)E](2HH)E V (1 1 1) D l (332)D ll (1 1 1)D iii (200)&V (000)VB B ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check a_ll that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers &Fire Alarm (Alternative Safeguard —see above) STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-0347-12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING 22;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHALInaccordancewithSection 29—296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfficeoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: 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'O'i,2009 and October O2,2012;to permit the basement,which contains combustibie 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 remainunenclosedbyonehourfireresistiveconstructionortoremainunprotectedbyanautomaticfiresprinklersysteminthisExistingApartmentBuildingisACCEPTABLE.This decision isbasedontheexistingbuildingconditionsandconstraintsthatprecludetheenclosingorprotectionofthespacesinstrictcompliancewiththecoderequirementsandtheproposeduseofaautomatictirealarmsystemasanalternativesafeguardwhenconformingtotherequirementsofNFPA—72 for “Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems”with automaticdetectionforhazardousareas,along with occupant notification in the building. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By:J:/ ’' x/d7 Joseph WI KingstOnBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by:/%Zé/43M/63W William AbbottActingStateFireMarshalDate:‘2’1 3 i3 "In accordance with Connecticut General Statule 29—309,any person determined I‘o have the rig/7t to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStateFireMarshalinthismattertotheStateCodes(Kt Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days afier receipt.” State Codes &Standards CommitteellllCountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457-9294Tel:860—685-8300 DPS-O927-C Rev.1/2001 Office of State Fire Marshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION ADOPTED PURsUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES Reference NoOctober16,2012 Facility Name:Building #22.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:Bld #22 Amato Drive South Windsor Connecticut 06074 Number Street City Stale Zip Facility Owner:Westaqe at South Windsor Condominium Association Clo Advanced Property Management Teiephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033cwStateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA,Consultinq Architect.LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant‘sAddress:375 Mor an Lane Unit 405 West Haven CT 06516-41 59 Zip Number Street Number Street Cly State Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,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;$Existing;E Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications for this Facility:$Unknown;D No;B Yes,Modification Numbers:1 D Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building inspector. l" ogwx \rwe l,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,request modification/relief from a requirement of the CT: Regulation Number:_C_G_S_29_-2.92:2,0_e_,_Standard NEBAJD Section Number:31,3JLL29-292—8d.29-3 1 7~1 b (rrAppicabIe)NFFA 30.NFPA 54.etc Identify SectiOn Number l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: @ EquivalentAlternative E PracticalDifhculty D Requirements Unwarranted w3\ tkQw*r Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MOD S\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3 r 1 .2.doc October 16,2012 Page 1 of 3 BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building Services 1:]Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to D Amusementsfl’ent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to =C.G.S.§29-329(c) C.G.S.§29-140 D Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code K4 State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29.—296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29-333 E Hazardous Chemical Code to C.G.S.B Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuantto C.G.S.§29-317(c)pursuant §29—338I t D Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant to D Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-357(c)C.G.S.§29—32‘l E Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Describe are:of non-aonformano:with the uppropriate regulation,its loca‘ion in the facility,md n briefdesa-ipu'on why code compliance cannot be Ichicvcd,specify dimensions us applicnhlc. Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.1.2.Protection of Vertical Openings.See Attached.Modification Sought: a)To allow the door and stairwell 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. 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 31.3.1.2 noted above:insert Name of Regulation for which ModificationIReIief is being Requested Identify 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)Hornlstrobes 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. 31 .3.1 .2 because of the following reasons:identify code flaw i.e.ancy chapter,core chapter as applicabte ’/J&’7/a (ffReviewer's Signature I Title Telephone Number Dtea D Contact me regarding this Request. FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE I,@Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safet Code.identify Code by Name:Le.Fire Safety Code.0i Burning Equ‘p Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part lV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to SectionInsertregulationNumberi.e.29-292—ad.29-31 7-33.etci g Separate Sheet AttachedInadditionthefollowingare enclosed $Pians/Drawings/Sketches;$Photographs;E Product Data Sheets ®Supplement Information SheetDOtherasneces‘iificat n ofthe information provided. ,0 t,2 03 931—9945 X 3 00 Telephone Number Date STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommrssxonerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request In accordance With Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-£§L is attached on a separate sheet Supervisor’s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.1 .2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 2 of 3 APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION SHEET If Modmcation request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check a/Ithatapply)D New ®Existing D Addition E Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to : D Assembly [:1 Detention E ResidentialBoard D Hotel/MoteIIDorm D I (332)B III (200)D II (1 11)g v (000)VB [:1 II (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check _aj that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers ®Fire Alarm (Alternative Safeguard —see above) D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation D Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location U Automatic Activation D General B Zoned D NFPA 13D D Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation B CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System E Partial Location: Location:E Water Flow D Special System: &Emergency LightingB NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms in dwelling units. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.1 .2.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 7408 sqlft per building Attic:E Full Basement—#of Levels:1 B Full B Finished Partial &Partial Storage D None B None D CrawlSpace Occupant Load:persons D with locking II D Large E Small D Lodging/Roaming D Educational D with locking Ill B Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business D with locking lV D Slow D 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant B with locking V D lmpractical D Industrial D Multiple Tenant @ Apartment 12Total 'Storage.Basement D Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care D High Rise D ClassA D Day Care D Hospital B Underground D Class B D Adult E Nursing Home E Windowless D CIassC D Family D Ambulatory D Other: D Covered Mall D Group D Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) [J Typel D Type ll B Type Ill D Type IV $Type V D i (443)D II (222)D III (21 1)E (ZHH)D V (1 1 1) STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0348—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNI—IOUSEs) ADDRESS:BUILDING 22;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section.29—296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decision of the Office ofthe State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request which seeks reiief from the requirements of Part lV,Section31.3.1-2 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009andOctober02,2012;to permit a existing unprotected vertical opening,that isconstructedwith7/8 inch thick,softwood “Barn Board"wall material applied directly overthewoodstuds(without a substrate),to remain in this Existing Apartment Buitdéng isRETURNEDWITHOUTACTION.This decision is based on that the existing so calledVerticalOpeningisactuallytheexitstairenclosure. Evalu ated By:JLD Reviewed By: /-/t Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering Decision endorsed by:”az/mwww William Abbott Acting State Fire Marshal Date:Q ’(.5 e f? "In accordance wit/1 Connecticut General Slatute 29-309’any person determined f0 have the rig/It to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStateFireMarshalinthismattertotheStaleCodes&S/andards Cummilteewithinthirty(30)days after receipt." State Codes &Standards Committee llll Country Club Road,Middletown CT 06457-9294Tel:860—685-8300 DPS-0927—C Rev.[/2001 State of Connecticut,Department of Construction Services Division of Fire,Emergency &Building Services i APPLICATION FORREQUEST FOR MODIFICAHON OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION ADOPTED PURSUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES October 16,2012 Reference No Facility Name:Building #22.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. FaCIlIty Address Bid #22 Amato Drive South Windsor Connecticut 06074 Zlp Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner s Address 72 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033 Number Street City Slate Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA;Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931 -9945 Appllcant's Address 75 Mor an Lane Unit 405 West Haven CT 06516-41 59 City State Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:__203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Building.R-2 and S4. Office of State Fire Marshal V umber Street Clly -State Number Street Office Building,LP—Gas Bulk Plant,,Automotive Service Station.etc. This Facility is:D New;g Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972, Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:X Unknown;D No;D Yes,Modification Numbers: D Check if a Modihcation Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Oftice of State Building inspector. éx T'3\l”lW0l§\*c\.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 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to E Amusementsfrent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C.G.S.§29-329(c) C.G.S.§29E140 g State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29~317(c) Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—333 D D Hazardous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29~338 D D Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant to B Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-357(c)C.G.S.§29-321 Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_G.SO2_9_-ZQ2:20_e,,t_Standard NEEAJDJ Section Number:_3_‘l..2.4,:l 29-292—8d,29-317-1b (If Applicable)NFPA 30.NFPA 54.etc Identify Section Number i request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: E EquivalentAlternative $PracticalDifficulty E Requirements Unwarranted hl$¢©ls~~ Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFS CMOD.3 1 2.4.l .doc October 16,2012 Page 1 of 3 BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association Describc area of nun-confonnnnce with the tppmpriate rcgnlmion,its localion in 1h:facility,and a bricfdescription why code oomplianc:cannot be achieved,specify dimcnsious as applicable, Modification is requested from:Section 31.2.4.1.Number of Exits.See Attached. Modification Sought‘ Existing building hac 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 fire barriers.Walls are ‘/z"gypsum board both sides (except where wood paneling is installed without gypsum board,on stair side.) (2)StainNay serves more than 1/2 story below the level of exit discharge.Stair has non-rated door separating it from the basement. (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 exit enclosure. (5)Horizontal and vertical separation between dweiling units is existing construction with '/z inch gypsum board. l intend to provide the following safeguard(s)as an alternative measure to secure public safety in lieu of strict compliance with the Section 31.2.4.1 noted above:requirement of the CSFSCInsertName of Reguiation for Mitch Modification/Relief is being Requested identify section of CodeIRegulation A new Fire alarm system-will be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows:(Townhouses excluded) (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)Hornlstrobes 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. ®Separate Sheet Attached &Plans/Drawings/Sketches;Photographs;In addition the following are enclosed D Product Data Sheets E Supplement Information Sheet D Other as nece ary fo cl / r'.cation r w ofthe information provided. /o ($/L.—/(203)931—9945 x 300 te /aApi7i'cant's sgngtW/.1 I Telephone Number Ir'V FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE i,&Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safetv Code. Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 3 1 .2.4.1 because of the following reasons: Identify code flow Le.y chapter,core chapter as applicable identify Code by Name;i.e.Fire Safety Code.Oil Burning Equip Code insert regulation Number ‘Le.29-292-8d,29-317-33.etc. xM /0/&f/Z lb /Reviewer‘s Signature I Title Telephone Number ate D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHAL The response of he Commissioner of Public Safety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §29-is attached on a separate sheet. Supen‘i slnitials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstagc\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 l 2.4.1 .doc Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association October 16,2012 Page 2 of 3 c w APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION SHEET If Modmcation request is for a building or structure,please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check a/lthatapply)E New &Existing D Addition Renovation of building E Change of Occupancy:From’to D Assembly D Detention ‘E Residential Board D HotelIMoteIIDorm E NFPA 13 B Throughout the Building E]ManualActivation B OccupantNotification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location D Automatic Activation D General E Zoned D NFPA 13D E]Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building B Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7—7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:B Water Flow E Special System: &Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: E Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:&Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms in dwelling units. Other information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#22.CSFSCMOD.3 1 2.4.l .doc Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association October I6,2012 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 7408 sqlft per building Attic:D Full Basement—#of Levels:1 B Full D Finished E Partial &Partial ®Storage D None B None D CrawISpace Occupant Load:persons D with locking II U Large B Small D Lodging/Roaming D Educational D with locking lll B Prompt B Bed &Breakfast U Business E with locking lV D Slow D 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant D with locking V D Impractical E Industrial D Multiple Tenant ®Apartment 12 Total $Storage.Basement D Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)E Health Care B High Rise E Class A D Day Care B Hospital D Underground D Class B D Adult D Nursing Home B Windowless D Class C E Family B Ambulatory E Other:_' B Covered Mall B Group E]Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) El Typel B Type ll D Type Ill D Type lV &Type V D l (443)E ll (222)E]lll (21 1)D (2HH)D V (1 11) B l (332)E ll (111)D ill (200)g v (000)VB E ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check allthat apply): E]Automatic Sprinklers .Fire Alarm (Alternative Safequard —see above)