Reso PC19-04 PC Reso 0037 Recommending the Project - Sobrato

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64. Fire Alarm Systems Required - UL Central Station fully addressable fire alarm systems are required in all buildings meeting NFPA 72. Provide plans and voltage drop calculations for the design of these systems. [SDR] [FIRE] 65. Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings - All sleeping rooms must all be provided with emergency escape and rescue openings in accordance with CBC 1030. Confirm the design of the project includes compliant openings and those openings have ladder access for use by the fire department in an emergency. Show the point of ladder access on the fire department access plans. The proposed construction type of the residential buildings was not indicated on the plans. Due to the elevation changes to the top of the podium, and the difficulty in accessing all of the sleeping room windows with ladders, it is recommended that the construction type for the residential structures be Type IIIA or IIA which would allow for the elimination of the rescue and escape window requirements. [SDR] [FIRE] 66. Premises Identification (Address Numbers) - Indicate on the plans where the premises identification (address) will be located and the size (minimum 12") in an illuminated and contrasting background facing the street from which the building takes the address. [SDR -CFC 505] [FIRE] 67. Gurney Accommodating Elevator Requirement - Elevators in buildings that are four stories or more shall provide for fire department emergency access to all floors. At least one elevator car in each building shall be of such a size and arrangement to accommodate an ambulance gurney 24 inches by 84 inches with not less than 6 -inch radius corners, in the horizontal, open position and shall be identified by the international symbol for emergency medical service. The symbol shall not be less than 3 inches high and shall be placed inside on both sides of the hoist - way door frame. [SDR -CBC 3002.4.] [FIRE] 68. Portable Fire Extinguishers Required - Portable fire extinguishers, with a minimum classification of 2A: 1013C are required to be permanently installed in all buildings within 75 feet of travel from all portions of the building in compliance with NFPA 10 and CFC 906. [SDR] [FIRE] Construction -Related Activities 69. Verification for Dimensions -All dimensions, including building location on the site, setbacks, building height, etc. shall be verified by a licensed surveyor. A survey report shall be provided to the Building Inspector for review and approval. [COA] [BUILDING] 70. Sales and Use Taxes - Applicant shall use good faith efforts to register with the Board of Equalization to create an ID prior to project construction and operation. This maximizes the City's allocation of sales and use taxes associated with project construction. Contact Nancy Murguia, Finance Department, at (650) 780-7097 or nmurguia(@redwoodcity.org. [COA] [FINANCE] 71. Hours of Construction - On -Site Construction activity is permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except as permitted on weekends by the Building Official, and shall adhere to the City's Noise Ordinance. If possible, the noisiest construction activities would be scheduled for daytime hours when the ambient noise levels are highest. [SDR] [BUILDING] 72. Construction Sign - Prior to the start of any construction work, including demolition, install at least one 36" x 48" (minimum) construction sign in a visible location along the project frontage ATTY/RESO.0037/PC RESO RECOMMENDING THE PROJECT —SOBRATO REV: 04-29-19 PR Page 19 of 22