0050 ST PETER STREET - BPA-09-625-651, 23 APTS, 1 REST. CITY OF SALEM
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DEPARTMENT
k.IMBI RLEY DRI SCOLI,
MAYOR
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TEL:978-745-9595 ♦FAX:978-740-9846
APPLICATION FOR PLAN EXAMINATION AND
BUILDING PERMIT
ALL BUILDINGS EXCEPT ONE AND 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS
IMPORTANT:Applicants must complete all items on this page
SITE INFORMATION
Location Name 50 Saint Peter Street Building Salem Jail
Property Address
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Located in: Conservation Area Y/N Historic district
APPLICATION DATE
Use Groups
(check one)
Group Homes R3 R4_
Residential (3 or more Units) R2 X --�7 90
Type of improvement Residential (hotel/motel) RI_
(check one) Assembly(Theaters) At —
New Building_ Assembly(restaurants&clubs) A2r X A2nc
— a
Addition Assembly(churches) At
Alteration X Business B_
Repair/Replacement Educational E_
Demolition X Factory(moderate hazard) F1 _
Move/Relocate Factory(low hazard) F2_
Foundation Only High Hazard H_
Accessory Building Institutional(residential care) II _ -
Institutional(incapacitated) 12_
Institutional(restrained) - 13
Mercantile M_
Storage SI_Moderate Hazard
Storage S2_Low Hazard
OWNERSHIP INFORMATION(Please type or Print Clearly)
OWNER Name Old Salem Jail Partnership
Address 540 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116
Telephone 617-5 2-3500
Signature? :
DESCRIPTION OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED
Restoration of Historic exterior, including new doors&windows and
adaptive use to qp*hfidna& 23 /SrPRjZTH&N75 .4ND / &06r, 07447 6fi*454--,
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST p �t > 9 SI 0 0 0
CITY OF SALEM
PUBLIC PROPERTY
DEPARTMENT
KIMBERLEY DRISGOU,
MAYOR
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CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Name Metric Construction
Address 55 Henshaw Street, Boston MA 02135
Telephone 617-787-1158
Construction Supervisor's Lic #
Home Improvement Contractor#
ARCIHTECT/ENGINEER INFORMATION
Name Finegold Alexander+Associates Inc
Address 77 North Washington Street, Boston MA 02114
Telephone 617-227-9272
Mass. Registration #
PERMIT FEE CALCULATION
Estimated Cost x $11/$1,000 + $5.00=
COMMENTS
The undersigned applicant does hereby ttest that all information stated above is true to the best of my knowledge
under the pe lties of perjury `
Signed (owner) (agent)
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DATE APPROVED: 13 ` 2 1 1 16
i CITY OF S.Uy"NI, lr'LXSSACHUSETTS
BUILDLNG DEPAR' [ENT
• 120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3°D FLOOR
\ ' O TEL. (978) 745-9595
FAx(978) 740-9846
KINffiERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR
THOMAS ST.PiERRE
DIRECTOR OF PI;BLIC PROPERTY/Bt:tLDL\G C01LtilISSIONER
CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT
Project Title: 50 Saint Peter Date: September 26th, 2008
Project Location: 50 Saint Peter, Salem Massachusetts
Scope of Project: _Restoration of Historic exterior, including new doors & windows and
adaptive use to apartments.
In accordance with SECTION 116.0-116.4.2 of the 6th edition of the Massachusetts State Building Code
I James G. Alexander Mass.Registration Number #5465
being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised
the preparation of all design plans, computations and specifications concerning:
[ ] Entire Project N Architectural [ ] Structural [ ] Mechanical
[ ] Fire Protection [ ] Electrical [ ] Other(specify)
for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge,such plans,computations and specifications meet
the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all
applicable laws for the proposed project.
rl or an authorized representative of Finegold Alexander+Associates Inc
Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services and be present on
the construction site on a regular and periodic basis to determine that the work is proceeding in accordance with the
documents approved by the building permit and shall be responsible for the following as specified in section
116.2.2:
1. Review of shop drawings,samples and other submittals of the contractor as required by the construction
contract documents as submitted for the building permit,and approval for the conformance to the design
concept.
2. Review and approval of the quality control procedures for all code-required controlled materials.
3. Be present at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction to become generally familiar with
the progress and quality of the work and to determine, in general, if the work is being performed in
a manner consistent with the construction documents.
I shall submit periodically, in a form acceptable to the building official,a progress report together with pertinent
comments. Upon completion of the work, I shall submit to the building final report as to the
satisfactory completion and readiness of the project for occupancy. �gtEREU 4.9
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120 WASHINGTON STREET, 3"'FLOOR
\ TEL. (978)745-9595
FAX(978) 740-9846
Kl.\JBERLEY DRISCOLL
MAYOR THoaus ST.PIFms
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY/HL'1LDLNG conmSSIONER
SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT
(for Professional Engineers/Architects responsible for only a portion of a controlled project)
Project Title: 50 Saint Peter Date: September 26th, 2008
Project Location: 50 Saint Peter, Salem Massachusetts
Scope of Project: Restoration of Historic exterior, including new doors &windows and
adaptive use to apartments.
In accordance with the sixth edition Massachusetts State Building Code,780 CMR SECTION 116.0:
I James G. Alexander Mass.Registration Number #5465
being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised
the preparation of all design plans,computations and specification concerning:
[ ] Entire Project Architectural [ ] Structural ( ] Mechanical
[ ] Fire Protection ( ] Electrical ( ] Other(specify)__
for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge, such plans,computations and specifications meet
the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code,all acceptable engineering practices and all
applicable laws for the proposed project.
rl or an authorized representative of Finegold Alexander+ Associates Inc
Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that
the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building
permit.
Upon completion of the work, t shall submit a final report as to the satisfactory completion of the above
mentioned portion of the work. '�►
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TEL (978) 745-9595
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KINIBERLEY DRISCOLL
\�tYOR TrtoNSAs ST.T'>ExRs
DIRECTo(t OF PUBLIC'PROPERTY/Bl'ILDINIG CONL1fISSIONER
SECONDARY CONSTRUCTION CONTROL DOCUMENT
(for Professional Engineers/Architects responsible for only a portion of a controlled project)
Project Title: 50 Saint Peter _ Date: March 24, 2009
Project Location: 50 Saint Peter, Salem Massachusetts
Scope of Project: Restoration of Historic exterior, including new doors & windows and
adaptive use to apartments.
In accordance with the sixth edition Massachusetts State Building Cnde,780 CN1R SECTION 116.0:
(31032) 1982, Structural
1 _ Stephen Lew Mass. Registration Number Engineering
being a registered professional Engineer/Architect hereby CERTIFY that I have prepared or directly supervised
the preparation of all design plans,computations and specifications concerning:
( ] Entire Project [ ] Architectural [X Structural ( ] Mechanical
[ ) Fire Protection [ ] Electrical [ ] Other(specify)
for the above named project and that to the best of my knowledge,such plans, computations and specifications meet
the applicable provisions of the Massachusetts State Building Code, all acceptable engineering practices and all
applicable laws for the proposed project.
Furthermore, I understand and AGREE that I shall perform the necessary professional services to determine that
the above mentioned portions of the work proceed in accordance with the documents approved for the building
permit.
Upon completion of the work, i shall submit a final repab4aiLUhaie satisfactory completion of the above
mentioned portion of the work. P,SH OF 44480
STEPHEN GcP
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Signature and Seal of registered professional: A v No.31a32 o Q
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AFFIDAVIT
FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN
Permit No.
To Building Inspector:
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the plans and computations accompanying the
attached application concerning the locus at:
50 SAINT PETER, SALEM, MA
Ward:
are in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and all other pertinent laws and
ordinances.
William J. Scanlon-45449
ENGINEER-MASS. REG. NO.
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ao+ BLW Engineers, Inc.
Boa yyttLl �G� COMPANY
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311 Great Road, Post Office Box 1551, Littleton, MA 01460
No. 4 449 ER ADDRESS
T 0 978.486.4301
roNAI NO PHONE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Middlesex
On this 26" day of September , 2008, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared
William J. Scanlon ,proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification,which were
Personal Knowledge to be the person who signed the preceding or attached document in my
presence, and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the document are truthful and accurate to the best of
his/her knowledge and belief.
Be for m ,
DONNA P. HAGENS
;q NOTARY PUBLIC
COMMON'1JEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
October 24, 2014 My Commission Expires Oct.24.2014
My Commission expires
AFFIDAVIT
MECHANICAL DESIGN
Permit No.
To Building Inspector:
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the plans and computations accompanying the
attached application concerning the locus at
50 SAINT PETER, SALEM, MA
Ward:
are in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and all other pertinent laws and
ordinances.
William J. Scanlon -45449
ENGINEER- MASS. REG. NO.
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BLW Engineers, Inc.
a �o COMPANY
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S A L014 « 311 Great Road, Post Office Box 1551, Littleton, MA 01460
M E GINEE
No. 4 ADDRESS
'ONp�sEp ER0 978.486.4301
E ENO PHONE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Middlesex
On this 26' day of September 2008, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared
William J. Scanlon proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification,which were
Personal Knowledge ,to be the person who signed the preceding or attached document in my
presence, and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the document are truthful and accurate to the best of
his/her knowledge and belief.
Befo e e,
DONNA P. HAGENS
NOTARY PUBLIC
October 24,2014 COMMONVIVEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
My Commission Expires Oct.24.2014
My Commission expires
AFFIDAVIT
ELECTRICAL DESIGN
Permit No.
To Building Inspector:
I certify that to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the plans and computations accompanying the
attached application concerning the locus at:
50 SAINT PETER, SALEM, MA
Ward:
are in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and all other pertinent laws and
ordinances.
Judith M. O'Brien -47007
P�SN OF Mggs ENGINEER-REG. NO.
F, qCy
G BLW Engineers, Inc.
g JUDITH M.
� O'l3RIEN COMPANY
ELECTRICAL
U No.47007 311 Great Road, Post Office Box 1551, Littleton, MA 01460
q,9 gFGI3TEP��\�k`` ADDRESS
�FFSSIO N Al��� 978.486.4301
PHONE
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Middlesex
On this 26' day of September , 2008. before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared �
Judith M. O'Brien proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification,which were
Personal Knowledge ,to be the person who signed the preceding or attached document in my
presence, and who swore or affirmed to me that the contents of the document are truthful and accurate to the best of
his/her knowledge and belief.
Befo e e,
DONNA P.NOTARY HAGENS LC
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October 24, 2014 � ,� comMordrteatrH of PUBMassacrusErTs
�� My rammission Expires Oci.24,2074
My Commission expires
FIRE PROTECTION NARRATIVE
Salem Historic Jail
And Apartment Buildings
Salem, Massachusetts
DATE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
TO: City of Salem Inspectional Services �EA��N NO
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FROM: David Catanzaro s n N '^
M N E BLW Engineers N q qq NEE
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SUBJECT: Salem Historic Jail At EM°
And Apartment Buildings
PROPOSED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
COPIES TO: File
Gentlemen, in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code 6°i edition chapter
9, we respectfully submit for your review this narrative on the proposed new fire
protection systems at the apartment building site located in Salem, MA. The project will
consist of two multi-story apartment buildings located at 50 St. Peter's Street.
SECTION 1 —BUILDING DESCRIPTION
Alexander Building
1. The building will be residential use
a. First floor area= 3,400 square feet (residential space)
b. Second floor area— 3,400 square feet (residential space)
C. Third floor area— 3,400 square feet (residential space)
d. Fourth floor area= 3,400 square feet (residential space)
2. Building construction will be combustible/noncombustible
3. Hazardous Material Storage—not applicable
4. High Piles Storage Over 12 Feet—not applicable
Bryant Building
1. The building will be a mix of commercial and residential use
a. First floor area=3,500 square feet (commercial space)
First floor area= 5,500 square feet (residential space)
b. Second floor area= 9,000 square feet (residential space)
c. Third floor area=9,000 square feet (residential space)
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d. Fourth floor area= 800 square feet (mechanical space)
Fourth floor area= 8,200 square feet (residential space)
2. Building construction will be combustible
3. Hazardous Material Storage—not applicable
4. High Piles Storage Over 12 Feet—not applicable
Carriage Buildin¢
1. The building will be residential use
a. First floor area= 700 square feet (residential space)
b. Second floor area=700 square feet (residential space)
2. Building construction will be combustible
3. Hazardous Material Storage—not applicable
4. High Piles Storage Over 12 Feet—not applicable
McIntire Building
1. The building will be residential use
a. First floor area= 1,700 square feet (residential space)
b. Second floor area= 1,700 square feet (residential space)
c. Third floor area= 1,400 square feet (residential space)
d. Fourth floor area= 1,400 square feet (residential space)
2. Building construction will be combustible
3. Hazardous Material Storage—not applicable
4. High Piles Storage Over 12 Feet—not applicable
SECTION 2 —APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
1. 780 CMR THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE BUILDING CODE, 71' edition
2. 780 CMR CHAPTER 9, "FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS"
3. NFPA 13 "STANDARD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS"
4. NFPA 25 "STANDARD FOR THE INSPECTION, TESTING, AND
MAINTENANCE OF WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEMS"
5. M.G.L. 148 MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAW CHAPTER 148 "FIRE
PREVENTION" (as applicable)
6. 527 CMR FIRE PREVENTION REGULATIONS (as applicable)
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7. NFPA 14 "STANDARD FOR STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS"
8. NFPA 24 "STANDARD FOR PRIVATE SERVICE MAINS"
9. All applicable regulations and criteria of the local fire department and the owner's
insurance authority.
10. All applicable sections and regulations of OSHA and ADA.
11. NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
12. NFPA 72 NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE
13. Town of Salem — Fire Department Rules and Regulations for Fire Alarm and
Sprinkler Systems.
14. NFPA-13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential
Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height
SECTION 3 —DESIGN RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
1. The sprinkler contractor shall provide a registered professional engineer (PE) who
shall produce a complete set of hydraulically calculated sprinkler and standpipe
systems drawings as required by NFPA-13, NFPA-13R and NFPA-14 latest
accepted editions. The sprinkler contractor's registered engineer shall make the
drawings complete in every respect and shall show all piping runs, lengths,
dimensions, fittings, elevations call-outs, sprinkler head locations, pipe sizing,
hangers, seismic bracing, equipment layouts, hydraulic calculation nodes and all
appropriate details. The sprinkler contractor's registered engineer shall provide
all hydraulic calculations to verify the pipe sizing of the sprinkler and standpipe
systems. The sprinkler contractor's registered engineer shall stamp all sprinkler
drawings and hydraulic calculations and shall submit these to the fire department
for approval and permit. A set of fire sprinkler system drawings and hydraulic
calculations shall be created for each building at the site. No fire protection work
shall begin until the sprinkler contractor has obtained approval for all sprinkler
and standpipe systems from the fire department. A hydrant flow test has been
performed at the site, however, should the date of the flow be more than 9 months
old at the time of the sprinkler contractors shop drawing design then the sprinkler
contractor will conduct a new hydrant flow test at the site in order to obtain
current flow and pressure data and shall use this newly obtained data to perform
the hydraulic calculations for the fire protection system shop drawings.
SECTION 4— FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS TO BE INSTALLED
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There are currently no fire sprinkler systems in the existing buildings. New automatic fire
sprinkler systems will be provided for each building on the site both existing and new.
The new sprinkler systems will be automatic, wet pipe, dry pipe and standpipe systems
for the buildings interior spaces as required by each buildings construction type and use
group. Buildings will be provided with automatic sprinklers as follows:
Alexander Building: NFPA-13R sprinkler systems
Bryant Building: NFPA-13 sprinkler systems, NFPA-14 standpipe systems
Carriage House: NFPA-13R sprinkler systems
McIntire Building: NFPA-13R sprinkler systems
Listed quick response sprinkler heads will be used for all areas outside of dwelling spaces
in accordance with code. Residential sprinkler heads will be used in all dwelling spaces
and as allowed by code and located in accordance with code. Toilet rooms, closets and
pantries shall be provided with sprinkler coverage regardless of size for all buildings
using NFPA-13 sprinkler systems but will be omitted from all such rooms if allowed in
buildings using NFPA-13R sprinkler systems. The buildings will be made of combustible
construction. Spaces above ceilings and all concealed spaces within buildings protected
by NFPA-13 sprinkler systems will be provided with sprinkler coverage in accordance
with NFPA-13. Special concealed space sprinkler heads shall be used as required. All
unused attic spaces within building protected by NFPA-13 sprinkler systems will be
provided with sprinkler coverage in accordance with NFPA-13. Where these attics are
unheated the sprinkler systems shall be dry type. In buildings protected by NFPA-13R
sprinkler systems, sprinkler coverage will not be provided above ceilings, in concealed
spaces or in unused attics. Standpipe systems shall be provided for the Bryant building
only and in accordance with NFPA-14 and the Massachusetts State Building Code 6"'
edition. All other buildings will not be provided with standpipe systems.
The new fire sprinkler systems and standpipe systems in the buildings will be supplied
via a new underground fire service main connected to the site water main. The new fire
service main will be brought onto the site and will be brought to two buildings. The first
will be the Bryant building, this building will be provided with its own dedicated
underground fire service main that will be brought into the sprinkler room of that
building. The second will be the McIntire building, this building will be provided with an
underground fire service main that will be brought into a central fire service room in the
this building, this main will be split into three sub mains. One sub main will supply the
sprinkler systems of the McIntire building. The other two sub mains will exit the McIntire
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building and will be brought underground to service the adjacent Alexander and Carriage
building. A double check backflow preventer and master flow switch will be provided at
the fire service main in the Bryant building and in the McIntire building. A new
underground fire service main will be brought up into the sprinkler room within the each
building. Additional backflow preventers in the Alexander building and the Carriage
building will not be required due to the central backflow preventer being located in the
central fire service room of the McIntire Building. However, each sprinkler entrance into
each building will be provided with a wet system alarm check valve and trim and a water
flow switch dedicated for each building. The new fire service main in each building will
be provided with a separate isolation valve. This single wet system alarm check valve
and riser will be used to supply the wet pipe sprinkler systems of each building and will
also be used to supply the standpipe systems of the Bryant building where standpipe
systems are required. A fire department connection will be located on the outside of each
building and at a point of vehicle access. The fire department connection piping will be
provided with a check valve in accordance with NFPA-13. The fire department
connection will have the ability to charge all of the fire sprinkler and standpipe systems in
each building. An electric alarm bell will be provided on the outside of each building
adjacent to the fire department connection. A master water flow switch will be provided
on the wet system riser in the sprinkler room of each building. The new site underground
fire service main system will be installed, tested and flushed in accordance with NFPA-
24. The sprinkler contractor shall be responsible for the supervision of the installation,
testing and flushing of all of the underground fire service mains on the site up to each
building and up to and including the final connection to the existing city water main.
The sprinkler and standpipe systems in each building will be supplied via a combination
standpipe and sprinkler riser that will be located in a main egress stairway of each
building. Each floor will be on a separate sprinkler zone and an isolation zone valve,
check valve, flow switch and pressure gauge will be provided on the sprinkler main
serving the sprinkler systems of each floor of each building. A fire department hose valve
will be provided on the combination standpipe and sprinkler riser and will be located for
each floor of each building, however, the exact location as to whether the hose valves are
at the intermediate floor landings or at the main floor landings will be determined by the
local fire department authority. The fire department hose valve will be a 2 1/2 inch
threaded hose end valve with a 1 1/2 inch threaded hose end reducing fitting, cap &
chain. An inspectors test and drain valve will be provided at each floor zone station. A
drain riser will be provided and will collect the test and drain valves on each floor and
will discharge to outside each building. In addition to the combination standpipe &
sprinkler riser, additional standpipe risers will be located in each egress stairway of each
building and on each side of fire rated doors in horizontal egress corridors as required by
code and as required by each buildings construction conditions. A fire department hose
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valve will be provided on each of the standpipe risers and will be located for each floor of
the building and on each side of fire rated doors in horizontal egress corridors as directed
by the local fire department authority. The fire department hose valve will be a 2 1/2 inch
threaded hose end valve with a 1 1/2 inch threaded hose end reducing fitting, cap &
chain. All standpipes and combination standpipe risers will be provided with isolation
valves at the base of each standpipe and standpipe / riser so that each standpipe may be
isolated independently of the fire sprinkler systems.
The sprinkler systems in each building will be hydraulically calculated in accordance with
NFPA-13 or NFPA-13R as applicable to each building. Standpipe systems will be
hydraulically calculated in accordance with NFPA-14. All control valves will be
electrically supervised. All sprinkler systems shall be UL listed and / or FM approved for
fire service use. All sprinkler systems and equipment shall be rated at 175 psi working
pressure. A hydrant flow test will be conducted in order to obtain current flow and
pressure data. This flow data will be used to hydraulically calculate the new sprinkler
systems. Should this hydrant flow test data become more than nine months old at the
time of the sprinkler contractors sprinkler systems design, then the sprinkler contractor
shall conduct a new hydrant flow test to obtain current flow and pressure data and shall
use this newly obtained data for his hydraulic calculations. At this time it is being
assumed that the flow and pressure in the existing city water supply is adequate to supply
the new fire sprinkler and standpipe systems of each building without the need for a fire
pump. Should it be determined that a fire pump will be required for the project then a
single site fire pump will be provided to charge a dedicated fire service loop around the
project site. The fire pump will be located within a dedicated fire pump house on the site.
All sprinkler and standpipe systems will be designed, tested and installed in accordance
with the applicable sections of the Massachusetts State Building Code 61h edition and
NFPA-13, NFPA-13R, NFPA-14 and NFPA-24 latest accepted editions as well as the
regulations and guidelines of the local authority. All sprinkler systems will be seismically
braced in accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code 6"' edition and NFPA-
13. All sprinkler systems will be designed, tested and installed by a sprinkler contractor
licensed and experienced in Massachusetts for fire sprinkler systems.
SECTION 5—FEATURES USED IN THE DESIGN METHODOLOGY
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
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1. The proposed Bryant and McIntire Buildings shall each be provided with an
independent addressable fire alarm system that meets UL, the requirements for NFPA
and the Salem Fire Department Bylaws. The devices shall be installed in accordance
with the floor plan layouts. Each main fire alarm control panel shall be located in the
building's main electrical room and each annunciator shall be located in that
building's main lobby. The remainder of the building will be provided with required
pull stations, speaker strobes and strobe only units as required by NFPA, ADA and
Massachusetts State Building Code.
2. New Audio/visual alarms shall be utilized throughout the facility and the coverage
shall meet the requirements of NFPA and ADA. Visual alarms shall be utilized in
small areas such as bathrooms and corridors were ample audio alarm is present. Mini
horn devices shall be provided in all residential units. Additional units shall be
provided in all bedrooms in Type 2 residences. Carbon Monoxide detectors shall be
provided in each unit's mechanical room where the HVAC air handler is located.
Non-system smoke detectors shall be provided outside each bedroom in all the
residences. Heat detectors shall be provided in the attics to all the buildings.
3. A MasterBox shall be provided at each building. A red rotating beacon shall be
installed at each building to indicate the location of the building's Masterbox and
annunciator.
4. Batteries shall provide for 24 hours of operation followed by a 10-minute ring down.
Battery calculations shall be submitted by the EC with the cut sheets and drawings to
the fire department for review and approved.
5. Emergency lighting shall be provided throughout the facility and consists of LED exit
signs and egress lighting consisting of wall sconces or downlights with integral
emergency ballasts. Lighting levels shall be provided to meet the Mass.State Building
Code 780 CMR Articles 1023 and 1024.
6. Duct mounted smokes shall be provided on all air handling equipment over 2000CFM
and they shall be provided with remote test and LED stations.
7. Knox Box keyboxes shall be provided at each building.
8. New tamper, flow and pressure switches are being provided to accommodate the new
sprinkler systems being added. The tamper and flow switches shall be connected to
the Fire Alarm Control Panel via addressable modules.
SECTION 6—TESTING CRITERIA
1. All sprinkler systems testing shall be performed in strict accordance with NFPA-
13, NFPA-13R, NFPA-24 and NFPA-25, latest accepted editions.
2. The sprinkler contractor shall provide all equipment, water, pumps, labor, etc.,
necessary to conduct all testing required by NFPA 13, 13R, 24 and 25, and shall
obtain all required approvals from the fire department, building code official,
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owner's insurance authority, and all other authorities upon completion of the
sprinkler systems testing. All dates and times of the sprinkler systems testing
shall be coordinated by the sprinkler contractor with the fire department, owner's
representative, and the owner's insurance authority.
3. The new hydrant flow test shall be conducted by the sprinkler contractor in
accordance with NFPA-13.
SECTION 7—EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
1. The sprinkler contractor shall have at the site, at the time of sprinkler installation
and testing, and readily available for use and inspections, all tools, equipment,
permits, hoists, scaffolding, piping, fittings, valves and all required tools and
equipment necessary for the complete installation of all fire protection systems.
2. The sprinkler contractor shall provide all gauges, valves, hoses, smoke, etc.,
required for an operational test of the installed fire sprinkler system. Remote test
and drain stations shall be provided for system performance testing.
3. The sprinkler contractor shall have, at the site, the manufacturer's instructions and
nameplate data for all fire sprinkler equipment, and devices being used in the
sprinkler systems installation.
SECTION 8—APPROVAL REOUIREMENTS
1. Upon successful inspection and testing of all fire sprinkler systems, the sprinkler
contractor shall obtain written approval of the completed fire sprinkler system
from the fire department, owner's insurance authority, and all other code officials.
Copies of all written approvals shall be turned over to the owner representative.
2. If a code official should find cause to reject any portion of the fire sprinkler
system installation or testing, the sprinkler contractor shall be responsible for
correcting the problem in a timely manner. Upon completion of all corrective
measures undertaken by the sprinkler contractor, a new test and inspection shall
be again coordinated by the sprinkler contractor, and witnessed by the fire
department and all other authorities as previously stated.
3. The sprinkler contractor shall submit stamped and signed sprinkler design
drawings and hydraulic calculations and obtain all required permits prior to the
installation of any fire sprinkler systems. The sprinkler plans shall be in
accordance with the Massachusetts State Building Code, 71h edition, chapter 9, as
well as the requirements in NFPA-13 latest accepted edition.
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Salem Historic Jail
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4. The sprinkler contractor shall obtain all document of acceptance as required by the
Massachusetts State Building Code, 71h edition, chapter 9, and shall submit all
such documents as required, to the owners' representative and building code
officials.
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