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<br /> <br /> ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY <br /> <br /> Plan Submittal Criteria <br /> COMMERCIAL projects, MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL projects <br /> and RESIDENTIAL TRACT developments <br /> INSTRUCTIONS: <br /> Fill in the project/business address and provide a brief description of the scope of work and type of business operation that will take place. <br /> Answer questions 1 through 10, read and initial items 11 and 12, then complete and s ign the certification section. <br /> If you answer: - “YES” to any part of questions 1 through 10, submit the type of plan indicated in italics to OCFA. <br /> In some cases, other plan types not indicated herein may also be necessary depending on specific conditions or operations. <br /> Visit www.ocfa.org for submittal information and locations. If you need assistance in filling out this form or have questions regarding <br />requirements for review, please contact OCFA at 714-573-6108 or visit us at 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602. <br />Address Suite City <br />Project Scope/Business Description <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Construction of a new building, a new story, or increase the footprint of an existing building? Changes to roadways, <br />curbs, or drive aisles? Addition, relocation, or modification of fire hydrants or fences/gates? Construction within <br />300 feet of an active or proposed oil well? Fire Master Plan (PR145) <br />2. Property is adjacent to a wildland area or non-irrigated native vegetation? <br /> Fire Master Plan (PR145); a Fuel Modification Plan may also be required. (PR120, PR124) <br />3. Located in or < 100’ from a Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) field boundary, < 300’ from <br />an oil/gas seep, or < 1000’ from a landfill? Methane Work Plan. (PR170) <br />4. Installation/modification/repair of underground piping, backflow preventers, or fire department connections serving <br />private fire hydrant/sprinkler/standpipe systems? Underground Plan. (PR470, PR475) <br />5. Drinking/dining/recreation/meetings/training/religious functions or other gatherings in a room > 750 sq.ft. (> 1,000 <br />sq.ft. for training/adulteducation) or > 49 people? Healthcare/outpatient services for > 5 people who may be unable <br />to immediately evacuate without assistance? Education for children (academic tutoring for ages 5+ is exempt unless <br />classified as an E occupancy by the Building Official )? Adult/child daycare? 24-hour care/supervision? Incarceration <br />or restraint? Hotel/apartment or residential facility with 3+ units and 3+ stories (3-story townhouses/rowhouses <br />where an independent direct exit to grade is provided for dwelling are exempt)? Congregate housing/dormitories <br />with 17+ people? High-rise structure (55+ feet to highest occupied floor level)? Architectural Plan (PR200-PR285) <br />6. Installation/modification of locks delaying or preventing occupants from leaving a space or requiring use of a card, <br />button, or similar action to open a door in the direction of exit travel? Architectural, Sprinkler, and/or Alarm Plan <br />depending on the occupancy and type of device installed (PR200-PR280, PR420-PR425, PR500-PR520) <br />7. Installation/modification/use of spray booths; dust collection; dry cleaning; industrial ovens/drying equipment; <br />industrial/commercial refrigeration systems; compressed gasses; tanks for cryogenic or flammable/combustible <br />liquids; vapor recovery; smoke control; battery back-up/charging systems (> 50 gal. electrolyte, > 1,000 lb. lithium <br />ion); welding/brazing/soldering, open flame torches, cutting/grinding; or other similar operations? <br />Special Equipment Plan (PR315, PR340-PR382) <br />8. Storage/use/research with flammable/combustible liquids or other chemicals? Motor vehicle /aircraft <br />maintenance/repair? Cabinetry/woodworking/finishing facility? Chem Class & floor plan (full architectural plan if <br />H occupancy); Special Equipment Plans may be necessary. (PR315-PR360, PR232-PR240) <br />9. Storage or merchandizing areas in excess of 500 sq. ft. where items are located higher tha n 12’ (6’ for high-hazard <br />commodities, plastic, rubber, foam, etc.)? High-piled Storage Plan (PR330) <br />10. Cooking under a Type I commercial hood; installation or modification of a fire extinguishing system located in a <br />commercial cooking hood? Hood & Duct Extinguishing System, not just the hood mechanical plan. (PR335) <br /> <br />Initial each of the following two items indicating that you have read and understand the statement: <br />11. *Sprinklers/Alarms: Consult Building/Fire Codes and ordinances to determine sprinkler/alarm requirements; if a system is <br />required, plans shall be submitted for OCFA review. Existing buildings undergoing remodel must be evaluated by a licensed <br />contractor to determine if modification is needed; if so, contractor shall submit plans prior to making modifications. <br />12. Fire Hazard Severity Zone: Consult maps available at building department or on OCFA website to determine if your site is located <br />in a FHSZ. Buildings in a FHSZ may be subject to special construction requirements detailed in CBC Chapter 7A or CRC R327— <br />the building department will determine specific requirements. <br />I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the above is true: <br />Print Name Signature <br />Phone Number Date <br />Building Department: If you have verified that all of the questions have been answered accurately as “NO”, and the project does not otherwise require OCFA <br />review of sprinkler or alarm plans*, then you may accept this signed form as a written release that OCFA review is not requir ed. Should you still require that the <br />applicant have plans approved by OCFA, please initial here ________ or attach an OCFA referral form and have the applicant submit the form along with the <br />appropriate plans and fees for OCFA review. 10-08-14 EE <br /> <br />COM <br />( ) / / <br />Initials <br />Initials <br />YES NO