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STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM~0317—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 SIORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESSI BUILDING #23;AMATO DRIVE .' TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29-296 Of the Connecticut General Statutes.the decision ofthe 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 O1,2009andOctoberO2,2012;to permit each Of the effected Dwelling (Apartment Sty/e)Units tobeservedbyaSingleexit,in this Existing Apartment Buiiding is RETURNEDWITHOUTACTION.This decision is based on that if the existing Exit Enciosure were upthecode,then the concept of a singie exit is acceptabie. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By:Dar cagey”I /Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by: William Abbott _Acting State Fire Marshal Date:97‘5 r L3 “In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29—309,any person determined to have the right to appeal may appeal the decision of the State Fire Marshal in this mutter to the Stale Codes &Standards Committeewithinthirly(30)days after receipt." State Codes &Standards CommitteellllCountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457-9294Tel:860—685-8300 DPS-0927.C Rev.1/2001 State of Connecticut.Department of Construction ServicésDivisionxofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MoniFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE S R GULATION ADOPTED PURsUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STXtur s8 2W2 October 16‘2012 "Reference No. Facility Name:Building #23.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Aséocia’tio'n".‘..>'. Facility Address:Bld #23.Amato Drive South Windsor Connecticut 06074CitySlateZip Facility Owner:Westaqe at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner’s Address:172 Oékwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033CityStateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:__Q375Mor an Lane,Unit 405 West Haven,CT 0651 6-41 59Number‘Street ctty _State Zip Contact Person:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R42 and S-1. Number Street Number Street omce Building,LP-Gas Bulk Plant"Automotive Service Slatlon,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 Ofdce of State Building inspector. wiv I,the above named a lawful of the E EquivalentAlternative E PracticalDifficulty E Requirements Unwarranted BRUCE I.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#23 ,CSFSCMOD3 1 .2.2.l .3.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 1 of 3 E]Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-109 x D Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to WDAmusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C.G.S.§29—329(c)f C.G.S.§29-140 D Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code.‘Kt State Fire Safety Code pursuant to 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):D Hazardous Chemical Cdde pursuant to C'G‘S‘$9-338 i E Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant toDFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to pursuantC.G.S.§29-357(c)—-/;C.G.S.§29—321 U Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_G_S_2.9_-2a2:20e,_Standard _N.EP.A_1_0.1 Section Number:_3_1,2.2~L329-292-8d.29-317—1b (ifAppiicabie)NFPA so.NFPA 54.etc Identify Section Number I request this modmcation/relief due to the following reasons: Describe am of non-conformance wilh (he appropriate regulalion,its Iocalion in lhe f3cility,and a briefdescn'p‘iun why cod:compliance cannot bc achieved,spacify dimensions as applicablc. 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 prowded 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 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 pull stationsAlarmactivationwill be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. &Separate Sheet Attachedinadditionthefollowingare enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches;®Photographs;D Product Data Sheets ®Supplement Information Sheet as nece aryf / D Other rification of the Information prowded L/(203)931—9945 X 300 [/0 [3 /\.,~Apyl’cantsSigW Telephone Number Date / FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,m Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safety Code.Identity Code by Name;i.e.Fire Safety Code,Oll Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31 2.2.1 .3 because of the following reasons:Identify code flow i.e.occup cy chapter.core chapter as applicable Insert regulalion Number i.e.29-292-3d.29-317-33.etc. K z,v7//%,v./z Telephone Number ’Date 'Reviewers Signature /Title D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marsha!to this request in accordance wrth Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29 a‘i is attached on a separate sheet Supervisor’s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .2.2.1 .3.docWesfageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 2 of 3 r W?/ APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION SHEET If Modification request I's for a building or structure,please complete the following: Type ofOccupancy (Check a/Ithatapply)B New ®Existing D Addition Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to B Assembly E]Detention B Residential Board D Hotel/MotellDorm D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building B Manual Activation B Occupant Notification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location D Automatic Activation B General D Zoned E NFPA 13D D Electrically Supervised [:1 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 B Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:&Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms indwellinqunits. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CON SULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD3 I 2.2.1 .3.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 3 of 3 Date of Construction:M 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—#ofLevels:1 B Full E]Finished Partial &Partial I ®Storage D None D None D CrawlSpace Occupant Load:persons D with locking ii D Large E Small D Lodging/Rooming D Educational B with locking ill D Prompt A D Bed &Breakfast B Business B with locking lV D Slow D 1 &2 Family B Single Tenant D with locking V D Impractical B Industrial B 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 D Hospital D Underground D Class B B Adult B 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 [j Type lll E]Type Iv Type V D i (443)E Il (222)D ill (21 1)D <2HH)D V (1 1 1 ) E l (332)'E]II (11 1)B lll.(200)®V (000)VB U ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check ad that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers ®Fire Alarm (Alternative Safequard —see above) STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM—0312-12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/1 2 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #23;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29-296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decision of‘the Office of the State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request 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 O2,2012;to permit a mix of existing non-fire resistance rated,1—3/8inchhoHowcorewooddoorsand/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 theeffectedDweiling(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:1 aw Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by:/Z/¢/é2mv a{% William Abbott Acting State Fire Marshal Date:9?l3"13 "In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29-309,any person determined t0 have Ihe rig/1t to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStareFireMarshalinthismattert0theStateCudes&Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days afier receipt." State Codes &Standards Committee1111CountryClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457—9294Tel:860—685-8300 DPS~0927-C Rev.1/2001 State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal 0f-APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATI’OK 2 C"3:???ADOPTED PURsUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES October 16,2012 Facility Name:Building #23.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. FacilityAddress:Bld g #23.Amato Drive .South Windsor Connecticut 06074 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 06033NumberStreetCityStaleZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 ~ Applicant’s Address:375 MorganWLane.Unit 405 West Haven.CT 06516-41 59NumberStreetCityStateZip Contact Person:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Reference No Qv Number Street City State Office Buiw‘ng,LP—Gas Burk Plant"Automotive Service Station.etc. This Facility is:D New;@ Existing;D Renovation;Date of Constructionz1972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownership 1981. Previous modiflcations forthis Facility:E Unknown;D No;B Yes,Modification Numbers: D Check if a Modmcation 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 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 toC.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) Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_QS_Z9:29.2:ZQe,_Standard _NEEA.’LO.1 Section Number:43135.229-292-Bd,29-317-tb (It Applicable)NFPA 30,NFPA 54,etc Identify Section Number l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: &Equivalent Alternative &Practical Difficulty D Requirements Unwarranted §- );a i$3Q~ fm E Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant toC.G.S.§29-140 $State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-317(c) U Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29-321 DUDE $§©\€t‘~ BRUCE J.SPEEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.6.2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page1of 3 W Desctib:are:ufnon—confonnance with the appmprialc mguhtion,its location in the facility,Ind I hricf kwiption why code compliance cannot be achieved.speci§'dimensions as npplicablc. 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. 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 .3.6.2 noted above:Insert Name of Regulation tor which ModincalionlRelief ls being Requested Identify section of CodeIRegulationAnewFirealarmsystemwillbeprovidedthroughoutR-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. E Separate Sheet Attachedinadditionthefollowingare enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches;E Photographs;D Product Data Sheets &Supplement Information SheetDOtherasnecessforcaifiationoftheinformationprovided. ,///"(203)931—9945 x 300Applrcat's Sign§tué /Telephone Number Date I VVI/l FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,gSupport,U Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safetv Code.identify Code by Name;i.e.Fire Safety Code,Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to SectionInsertregulationNumberis.29-292£d.29-317-3a.etc. 31 .3.6.2 because of the foliowing reasons:Identify oodetlow Lei oc ancy chapter.core chapter as applimbleUSeratesetAttached Reviewer's Sig nature I Title Telephone Number q; D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29~gig is attached on a separate sheet. Supe isor’s Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC#2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.6.2.docWcstageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page2of 3 J _A,__. 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 a/Ithatapply)D New E Existing E Addition Q Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to D Assembly D Detention U Residential Board U Hotel/MotelIDorm D NFPA 13 E Throughout the Building D ManualActivation B OccupantNotifIcation B NFPA 13R B Partial:LOcation D Automatic Activation D General E Zoned E NFPA 13D B Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7—7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:[j Water Flow D Special System: X Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means: E Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:E Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alamns in dwelling units. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.6.2.docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page3of 3 Date of Construction:1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use:__._1~9_72 Number Of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 7408 sq/ft per buildinJ. Attic:D Full Basement—#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished Partial &Partial &Storage E None B None E]CrawlSpace Occupant Load:persons U with locking ii D Large D Small D Lodging/Roaming B Educational I D with locking lll E Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business U with locking IV B Slow [j 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant D with locking V D lmpractical D industrial D Multiple Tenant ®Apartment 12 Total @ Storage.Basement B Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care B High Rise D Class A D Day Care D Hospital D Underground D Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C D Family D Ambulatory B Other: D Covered Mall D Group D Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type!D Type ll D Type lll D Type IV M Type V E l (443)[j ll (222)D lll (21 1)D (ZHH)D V (1 1 1) D l (332)D ll (111)D ill (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-0313-12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #23;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Section 29-296 ofthe Connecticut General Statutes,the decision of the Office ofthe State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request which see-ks 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 andOctoberO2,2012;to permit existing non—fire 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 (Apartment Style)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 in the unoccupied Basement,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,andadditionallynopracticaldifficultyorunnecessaryhardshiphasbeenpresentedandtherequirementsisnot'adjudged unwarranted. Evaluated By:.ILD Reviewed By:‘\J Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering Decision endorsed by: William Abbott Acting State Fire Marshal Date:9 a [Se t 3 “In accordance with Connecticut General Statufe 29—309,any person derermined to have the right to appeal may appeal the decision oft/1e State Fire .Marsha/in this matter Io the State Codes &Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days afier receipt." State Codes &Standards CommitteellllCountiyClubRoad,Middletown CT 06457-9294 Tel:860—685—8300 DPS‘0927-C Rev‘”2001 State of Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOfficeofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULATION ADOPTED PURSUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES October l6,2012 Reference No. Facility Name:Building #23.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. FacilityAddress:Bid #23.Amato Drive South Windsor Connecticut 06074NumberZip Facility Owner:Westaqe at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner's Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033CityStateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Spiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC.(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Mor g an 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 Building.R-2 and S-1. Street City State Number Street OtTIce Building,LP—Gas Buk Plant.,Automotive Service Station,etc. This Facility is:D New;E Existing;U Renovation;Date of Construction21972;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 Oftice of State Building inspector. I rmoure I,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 toC.G.S.§29-329(c) Liquened 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) Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_G,SJQ_-29_2:20e_,_Standard NEEAAO Section Number:_31..3.L3_29-292-3d,29~317—1 b (lfAppIicabie)NFPA 30,NFPA 54,etc identify Section Number l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: E EquivalentAlternative $Practical Difficulty D Requirements Unwarranted D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant toC:G.S.§29-140 g State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.s.§29-296 U Oil Bluming Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-317(c) D Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant toC.G.S.§29—321 DEED Wd Q%~ l{hv BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTFNG ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation October 16,2012 Page l of 3 Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3 .3 .doc Describe ma cf non-conformanoe with (he appropriate regulation.its locuion in thc Facility.md a brief description why nude compliance cannot be athicved,spetify dimensions as npplicabie. Modification is requested from:Section 31.3.3.Interior Wail 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 wiii be provided throughout R-2 dwelling units and common areas,as follows:(Townhousesexcluded) insert Name of Regulation for which ModifimiionlRelief is being Requested Identify section oi Code/RegUiation (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 puii stationsAlarmactivationwiii be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual puii stations. FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE I,@ Support,[:1 Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safet Code.Idendiy Code by Name:Le.Fire Safety Code.Oil Burn'ng 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.oo y chapter,core drapter as applicable insert regulation Number Le.29~292—ad.29J17-3a,etc. Se arat S etAttached g..%w//fee/yyaw/M/zy/zReviewer's Signature l Title Telephone Number bate D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHALTheresponseoftheCommissionerofPublicSafety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-43W}is attached on a separate sheet.l m Supervisor’s initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.3.d0cWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page2of 3 c c Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches;g Photographs;D Product Data Sheets Supplement InformationDOtherasnecesryfraficationoftheinformationprovided.V 203 931-9945 x 300 /o /Q 1..Telephone Number APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFwATION 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 allthatapply)E New Existing D Addition E Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to D Assembly D Detention E ResidentialBoard D Hotel/MoteIIDorm D NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D Manual Activation E Occupant Notification U NFPA 13R D Partial:Location D Automatic Activation D General D Zoned B NFPA 13D [:1 Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building D Voice Evacuation D CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System D Partial Location: Location:U Water Flow B Special System: Emergency LightingB NFPA 96 Hood System D Other Activation Means E Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms indwellingunits. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOCM2\Wcstage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 3.3 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page3of 3 Date of Construction:1972 Date of Occupancy for Present Use:.___1 972 Number Of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Fioor:Total 7408 sqlft per building Attic:D Full Basement—#ofLevels:1 D Full D Finished $Partial &Partial E Storage E None D None D Crawl Space Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large [:l Small D Lodging/Roaming B Educational U with locking iii D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast E Business.E]with locking IV D Slow D 1 8.2 Fami'Iy D Single Tenant B 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 Class A D Day Care D Hospital D Underground B Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C E Family D Ambulatory D Other: D Covered Mall D Group E Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type I B Type II D Type Ill D Type IV &Typé V D i (443)D II (222)E]III (21 1)D (ZHH)D V (1 1 1 ) D I (332)D II (1 1 1)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) STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-0314-12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGB AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 ATARTMENTS/zl TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING #23 ;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHAL In accordance with Scction 29—296 of the Connccticut General Statutes,the decision of the Office Ofthe State Fire Marshal in this matter is: This modification request which seeks retief from the requirements of Part lV,Section 31.3.3.2 of the 2005 Connecticut State Fire Safety Code,as amended August 01,2009 and October 02,2012;to permitthisexistingnon~ciassified wall finish,consisting Of a softwood “Barn Board”wait material appiied 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 the requirements of NFPA—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 not commensurate with the intent of the code requirements for equivalent for “Wall Finish Classification”forexitenclosuresand/or corridors,required to be a minimum Class—B rating.This decision is aiso based that the “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 unnecessary hardship has been presented and the requirements is not adjudged unwarranted. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By:1 / Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering x /¢¢/0Jéw~v—QWMTDecisionendorsedby: William Abbott Acting State Fire Marshal Date:9/1‘3 n—i 3 "In accordance with Connecticut General Statute 29-309,any person determined to have the right to appeal may appeal the decision of the State Fire Marshal in this matter to the Stale Codes &Standards Committee within thiriv (30)days after receipt." State Codes 8c Standards Committee 1111 Country Club Road,Middletown CT 06457-9294Tel:860-685~8300 DPS-0927-C Rev.1/2001 State 0f Connecticut,Department of Construction ServicesDivisionofFire,Emergency &Building ServicesOmceofStateFireMarshal APPLICATION FOR REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF A REQUIREMENT OF A FIRE SAFETY REGULAQIbN ~ ADOPTED PURSUANT To CHAPTER 541 OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTES October 1§,_2012 Reference No” Facility Name:Building #23.Westaqe at South Windsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:Bld g #23.Amato Drive .South Windsor.Connecticut 06074NumberStreetCilyStatean Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Manaqement /Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner's Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033NumberStreetCitySlateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-99457 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.w Oft'lce Building.LP-Gas Bulk Plant"Automotive Service Station,etc This Facility is:B New;&Existing;D Renovation;Date of Constructionz1972;Date Of Present Use:1972 ,Converted to condominium ownership 1981.f Previous modifications forthis Facility:E Unknown;D No;D Yes,Moditication Numbers: D Check if a Modification Request to the State Code is submittedBuildingbeingsubmitted to the Office of State Building Inspector. 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.§29-1 09 E]Gas Equipment &Piping Code pursuant to D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C.G.S.§29~329(c)WC.G.S.§29—140 E Liquehed 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 Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-31 7(c)t D Hazardous Chemica COde pursuant to C'G'S‘$9-338 D Fireworks and Special Effects Code pursuant toEFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-357(c) t \1 C.G.S.§29—321 §E]Model Rocketry Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_G_S_29_-2&2:20.e.,_Standard _NEEA_1.01 Section Number:_3_1.3_.2.L29-292-8d,29-317-1b (IrAppIicabIe)NFPA so,NFPA 54.etc identity Sedion Number l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons:l ®Equivalent Alternative &Practical DifRculty D Requirements Unwarranted BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC__2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3 .2.1 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page]of 3 Dcscribe nrea af non-cunformanc:wim lhe appropriale rcgulation,ks location in the facility,and a hriefdcscription why cod:complianca cannm be :ohieved,spucify dimensions as applimble. 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:Insert Name of Regulation {or which Mammalian/Relief is being Requested Identify sectton 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 stations Alarm activation will be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. $Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed g Plans/Drawings/Sketches;®Photographs; Sheet l,M Support,D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safe Code. Identify Code by Name:ie.Fine Safety Code,Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to SectionInsertregJhItonNumberle.29-292-8d.29-3t76a.etc. 3 1 .3.2.1 because of the following reasons: Identify code flow ie.occupancy chapter.core chapter as applicable /:%%4~/,g/zzriw’/xr‘/%;%zReviewer‘s Signature I Title Telephone Number Daté/ D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHAL The response of the Commissioner of Public Safety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-A?Cy is attached on a separate sheet. Supervrsor s initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 3.2.I .docWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 2 of 3 D Otherasnecrificationoftheinformationprovided. 203 931—9945 x 300 f 9 l b L, Telephone Number Date ll FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL 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/lthatapply)D New E Existing U Addition E Renovation of building E Change of Occupancy:From to D Assembly D Detention B Residential Board D Hotel/MotellDorm 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 E]Full D Finished &Partial @ Partial @ Storage D None B None D Crawl Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll B Large D Small D LodgingIRooming D 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 E with locking V D lmpractical D Industrial D Multiple Tenant g Apartment 12 Total @ Storage.Basement E Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)[:l Health Care D High Rise U ClassA D Day Care D Hospital D Underground[:I Class B B Adult D Nursing Home B Windowless D Class C D Family D Ambulatory U Other: D Covered Mall [:1 Group D Limited Type ofConstruction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) D Type!D Type ll D Type lll D Type IV M Type V U l (443)D ll (222)D lll (211)D <2HH)D V (1 1 1) D i (332)D ll (1 1 1)D lll (200)&V(000)VB D ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply): E Automatic Sprinklers E Fire Alarm (Alternative Safequard —see above) E NFPA 13 E Throughout the Building E Manual Activation E Occupant Notincation E NFPA 13R E Partial:Location E Automatic Activation E General E Zoned E NFPA 13D E Electrically Supervised E Throughout the Building E Voice Evacuation E NFPA 13 E Throughout the Building E Manual Activation E Occupant Notincation E NFPA 13R E Partial:Location E Automatic Activation E General E Zoned E NFPA 13D E Electrically Supervised E Throughout the Building E Voice Evacuation E 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:E Other Systems:Single station smoke alarms indwellingunits. Other Information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLCWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociation Y:\DOC_2\Westage\1\/IODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCM0D3I 32.1 .docOctoberl6,2012 TI .w.,..V STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-O315—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNIIOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING 23;AMATO DRIVE TOWN:SOUTH WINDSOR STATE FIRE MARSHALInaccordancewithSection 29-296 of the Connecticut General Statutes,the decisionoftheOfflceoftheStateFireMarshalinthismatteris: This modification request which seeks reiief 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—firedequipmentratedinexcessof400,000 Btu per hour,or any boiler rated over 15psi to remainunenclosedbyonehourfireresistiveconstructionortoremainunprotectedbyanautomaticfiresprinklersysteminthisExistingApartmentBuildingisACCEPTABLE.This decision isbasedontheexistingbuildingconditionsandconstraintsthatprecludetheenclosingorprotectionofthespacesinstrictcompliancewiththecoderequirementsandtheproposeduseofaautomaticfirealarmsystemasanalternativesafeguardwhencOnformingtotherequirementsofNFPA—72 for "Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems”with automaticdetectionforhazardousareas,along with occupant notification in the building. Evaluated By:.ILD Reviewed By: Joseph W.KingstonBureauofEngineering Decision endorsed by:/%/o(/M4w W William AbbottActingStateFireMarshalDate:9’“Z 3 f /3 "In accordance with Conneclicur General Statute 29~309,any person determined lo have (he right to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStateFireAfarshalinthismattertotheSlateCodes&Standards Committeewithinthirty(30)days afier receipt.” State Codes &Standards Committeel.ll l.Country Club Road,Middletown CT 06457—9294Tel:860-685-8300 DPS—0927-C Rev‘1/200] 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 #23.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. FacilityAddress:Bid g #23.Amato Drive .South Windsor Connecticut 06074 Zip Facility Owner:Westaqe at South Windsor Condominium Association clo Advanced Property Manaqement Telephone:860-657-8981 K ’Owner's Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033NumberStreetCitySlateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Number Street City Stats BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.1 .2.d0cWestagcatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 1 of 3 \§ Haven.CT 0651 6-41NumberStreetCityStateZlp Contact Person:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA Telephone:203-931-9945 x 300 59 Type of Facility:Apartment Buildinq.R-2 and S-1. Ofhce Building.LP-Gas Bulk Plant,,Automotive Service Station.etc. This Facility is:D New;&Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction:1972;Date of Present Use:1972 AI’IConvertedtocondominiumownership1981.’ >\Previous modifications for this 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.t l,the above named applicant,being a lawful agent of the owner,'request modihcation/relief from a requirement of the CT: E Moving Picture Theater Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—109 D Gas Equipment &Piping Code topursuant D Amusements/Tent and Portable Shelter Codes pursuant to C.G.S.§29-329(c) C.G.S.§29-140 ~D Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas K4 State Fire Safety Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29-333 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuantto C.G.S.§29-§17(c)D Hazardous Chemicai Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-338 6\§s U Fireworks and EffectsDFlammable&Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to C.G.s.§29—357(c) Special Effects Code pursuant to t§29—357(c)C.G.S.§29—321 <_ [j Model Rocketry Code to C.G.s.Rocketry pursuant §29-368Fortherequirementasprescribedin: Regulation Number:_C_G_S_29:2&1-20_e.,_Standard NEEAJD Section Number:_3_1_._3.j.229-292>8d.29-317-1b (IfApplicable)NFPA 30.NFPA 54.etc identify Sedion Number l request this modification/relief due to the following reasons: Equivalent Alternative E Practicai Difhculty D Requirements Unwarranted Dmribe aren ofnon-conformanee with the appropriate regulation,its loca(ion in ‘he Facilily,Ind a hriefdzscriplion why cod:compliant:cannot be Achieved,specify dimensions As applicablc. 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 fioor 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 foHowing 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: 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 Modilication/Reliei is being Requested Identify section oi CodeIReguletion (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. g Separate Sheet Attachedlnadditionthefollowingare enclosed &Plans/Drawings/Sketches;Photographs;D Product Data Sheets E Supplement information SheetBOther 03 931—9945 x 3TelephoneNumber /o (a /L. rincation of the information provided. FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE l,g8uppon.D Do NOT Support,this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safet Code.Identify Code by Name;te.Fire Safety Code,Oli Buming Equip CodeRegulationofConnecticutStateAgencyPartIV.CGS 29-292-20e inclusive;as identified above to Section 31.3.1.2 because of the'following reasonsIdentifycodeflowi.e.occuancy chapter,core chapter as applicable lmn fegulaiiorl Number 1.9.29-292-6d.29~31 7—3a.elc. %w%%/Xxlz¢%z;7//%y/7; Reviewer‘s Signature I Title Telephone Number §ate /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. Supcrv r's Initials BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westagc\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .3.1 .2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctoberl6,2O 12Page2of3 2 00 p ire 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 of Occupancy (Check a/Ithatapply)D New E Existing B Addition Renovation of building B Change Of Occupancy:From to D Assembly B Detention [:1 Residential Board D Hotel/MotellDorm B NFPA 13 D Throughout the Building D ManualActivation U OccupantNotification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location B Automatic Activation E General D Zoned B NFPA 13D E Electrically Supervised D Throughout the Building B Voice Evacuation B CSFSC 7-7.1 .2 Isolated Hazardous Area System B Partial Location: Location:B Water Flow [:1 Special System: Emergency LightingD NFPA 96 Hood System AB Other Activation Means: D Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:&Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms indwellinqunits. Other information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 l .3.1 .2.docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012Page3of 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 oer building. Attic:E Full Basement—#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished %Partial &Partial @ Storage D None D None E Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll D Large D Small D Lodging/Roaming D Educational D with Iocking’lll D Prompt D Bed &Breakfast D Business D with locking IV D Slow D 1 &2 Family D Single Tenant D with locking V D lmpractical D Industrial U Multiple Tenant $Apartment 12 Total E Storage.Basement D Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care D High Rise [j Class A D Day Care D Hospital D Underground B Class B El Adult B Nursing Home D Windowless D Class C D Family D Ambulatory B Other: D Covered Mall D Group E Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) El Typel B Type II D Type lll D Type lV Type V D l (443)U ll (222)D Ill (211)B (2HH)B V (1 1 1) E i (332)D ll (111)E lll (200)E V (000)VB D ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check all that apply): D Automatic Sprinklers &Fire Alarm (Alternative Safeguard STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICESOFFICEOFSTATEFIREMARSHAL 'MODIFICATION REQUEST #FM-03 16—12 PROJECT NAME:WESTAGE AT S.WINDSOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 2&3 STORY/12 DWELLING UNITS (8 APARTMENTS/4 TOWNHOUSES) ADDRESS:BUILDING 23;AMATO DRIVE 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,Section31.3.1.2 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"watt material applied directly overthewoodstuds(without a substrate),to remain in this Existing Apartment Building is gETURNED WITHOUT ACTION.This decision is based on that the existing so calledVerticalOpeningisactuallytheexitstairenclosure. Evaluated By:JLD Reviewed By: Joseph W.Kingston Bureau of Engineering Decision endorsed by:%¥<//zaw M/% William Abbott ?’I 3 m t 3 Acting State Fire MarshalDate: “In accordance with Connecticut Geneml Statute 29—309,any person delemrined ta have the right to appealmayappealthedecisionoftheStateFireMars/ml in this matter to the State Codes &Standards Committeewithin.thirty (30)days after receipt.” State Codes &Standards CommitteeI111.Country Club Road,Middletown CT 06457-9294Te]:860-685-8300 DPS—0927-C Rev.l/200l 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,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .24.1 .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page I of 3 Reference NoOctober16,2012 \ ( /_. n f \rf . Facility Name:Building #23.Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association. Facility Address:_9Bld #23.Amato Drive .South Windsor.Connecticut 06074NumberStreetCityStaleZlp Facility Owner:Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association Clo Advanced Progerty Management Telephone:860-657-8981 Owner's Address:172 Oakwood Drive Glastonbu Connecticut 06033NumberStreetCityStateZip Applicant’s Name:Bruce J.Sgiewak,AIA,Consulting Architect,LLC,(for Owner)Telephone:203-931-9945 Applicant’s Address:375 Mor g an 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 Building.R-2 and S-1. Oftice Building.LPvGas Bulk Plant,.Automotive Service Station,etc./ This Facility is:D New;&Existing;D Renovation;Date of Construction:1 972;Date of Present Use:1972,Converted to condominium ownershi E 1981. Previous modifications forthis Facility:@ Unknown;D No;D Yes.Modification Numbers: U Check if a Modification Request to the State Building Code is being submitted to the Office of State Building inspector. ._,/ J r/ t\d 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—1 09 .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 D Liquefied Petroleum Gas &Liquefied Natural Gas Code ®State Fire Safety Code pursuant to-C.G.S.§29-296 pursuant to C.G.S.§29-333 D Oil Burning Equipment Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29—317(c)D Hazar dous Chemical Code pursuant to C.G.S.§29-338 D Flammable &Combustible Liquids Code pursuant to g E 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.G_S_2.9_-2.92:20_e,_Standard _N,Section Number:31 2 41 ‘ 29-292—8d,29-317—1b (lfApplicable)NFPA 30,NFPA 54.etc Identity SeaiorKJu—mse:L l requestthis modification/relief due to the following reasons: E Equivalent Alternative E Practical Dimculty D Requirements Unwarranted Describe urea ohm-conformance with the appropriata mgulation,its location in the facilily.and I briefdcsnription why code camplllnoc cannot bc achieved.specify dimensions as applicablc. Modification is requested from:Section 31.2.4.1.Number of Exits.See Attached. Modification Sought: Existing building 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 fire barriers.Walls are ‘/z"gypsum board both sides (except where wood paneling is installed without gypsum board,on stair side.) (2)Stainrvay serves more than ‘/z story below the level of exit discharge.Stair has non-rated door separating it from thebasement. (3)There are no corridors sewing 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 dwelling 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 requirement of the CSFSC Section 31.2.4.1 noted above:Insert Name of Regulation for which ModihcalionlRelief is being Requested Identify sedion 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 stations Alarm activation will be by smoke detection,heat detection,and manual pull stations. l QSupport D Do NOT Support this Request for Modification to Connecticut 2005 Fire Safetv Code identify Code by Name i e Flre Safety Code Oil Burning Equip Code Regulation of Connecticut State Agency Part IV CGS 29 292 20e incluswe;as identified above to SectionInsertregulationNilnberLe.2&292-Ed,2N1 7éa etc 31 .2.4.1 because of the following reasons:Identify code iiow i.e,a ncy chapter,core chapter as applicable /é%§4/%"IV/’4f7//t/‘//z/Reviewers Signature I Title Telephone Number Date D Contact me regarding this Request. STATE FIRE MARSHAL The response of the Commissioner of Public Safety/State Fire Marshal to this request in accordance with Connecticut GeneralStatutes§29-itI;is attached on a separate sheet.R‘SuperVi slnitials BRUCE I.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC_2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 1 .2t4.1 .doc Westage at South Windsor Condominium Association October 16,2OI2 Page 2 of 3 %Separate SheetAttachedlnadditionthefollowing are enclosed E Plans/Drawings/Sketches:&Photographs; D Product Data Sheets D Otherasnecearyfanfcationoftheinformationprowded g Supplement Information Sheet (203)931—9945 X 300Apcant$gyff Telephone Number /13 (6 /c.Date i / t FOR LOCAL FIRE MARSHAL USE 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 Q Existing D Addition @ Renovation of building D Change of Occupancy:From to E Assembly ‘D Detention D Residential Board D Hotel/MotelIDorm E NFPA 13 D Throughoutthe Building E ManualActivation D OccupantNotification D NFPA 13R D Partial:Location »D Automatic Activation D General D Zoned D NFPA 13D E Electrically Supervised E]Throughout the Building B 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: E Smoke Control D Standpipe;Class:Other Systems:Sinqle station smoke alarms indwellingunits. Other information: BRUCE J.SPIEWAK,AIA,CONSULTING ARCHITECT,LLC Y:\DOC*2\Westage\MODS\BLDG#23.CSFSCMOD.3 l .2.4.l .docWestageatSouthWindsorCondominiumAssociationOctober16,2012 Page 3 of 3 Date of Constructionzjl 972 k_Date of Occupancy for Present Use:__1 972 Number of Stories (Above grade)2-3 Dimension /Area Per Floor:Total 7408 sqlft per building. Attic:D Full Basement —#of Levels:1 D Full D Finished &Partial ®Partial %Storage-D None D None D Crawl Space Occupant Load:persons D with locking ll E Large D Small D Lodging/Roaming D Educational B with locking lll B Prompt D Bed &BreakfastE]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 E Apartment 12 Total Storage.Basement D Mercantile No.of Units:8 (+4 TH)D Health Care E High Rise E ClassA D Day Care El Hospital D Underground D Class B D Adult D Nursing Home D Windowless E Class C D Family D Ambulatory B Other: B Covered Mall D Group m Limited Type of Construction per NFPA 220:(Check all that apply) El Typel D Type ll D Type lll [:l Type IV Type V D l (443)D ll (222)D lll (211 )D (2HH)D V (1 11) D l (332)D ll (1 1 1)D Ill (200)%V (000)VB D ll (000) Approved Systems Provided (Check a_ll that apply): B Automatic Sprinklers Fire Alarm (Alternative Safequard —see