9 Automatic Fire Suppression

A 5 year time extension for code upgrade has been voted on by City of Champaign for Fraternity/Sorority occupancies. Variance options might be possible upon application. See attached “Code extension letter” corrections due in 2008.

If sprinkler is install numerous BOCA code “adjustments” are permitted such as number of exits, and fire rating of buildings systems.

When the historic nature of APX is studied with regard to automatic fire suppression; many design and aesthetic considerations will be required to be evaluated with Board consensus: exposed vs. concealed and service entry, type of sprinkler head.

It is suggested that domestic water supply be replaced simultaneously.

Alarm panel will have to be upgraded (and possibly electric) to install sprinkler.

Basement storage room next to boiler room and the crawlspaces in the third floor at perimeter roof will need insulation to prevent sprinkler piper freeze.

There is around $800 cost savings if service entry is into laundry room and if site entry is installed simultaneous with basement Siamese feed.

If sprinkler is run in attic then non-freeze system is required (dry or antifreeze).

Alarm panel will need to be replaced to zone the panel to each floor and to add strobe/ horns to replace bells. The wiring is very old and predominately a one wire system. This old wire is not compatible with zoning per floor and strobes. A N.A.C. box could be attached to the panel to supply electric feed to strobes but needs to be investigated further.

Sprinkler work can be installed in phases but will increase the costs for both sprinkler and plaster/ painting contractors and affect activation of live saving coverage.

With the quantity of work in Champaign due to this code citations (see letters) cost of work will inflate with time and substantially.

Exploratory holes are required to verify routes especially at first and basement levels.

1. Review Code R-13 VS C-13 with insurance company and City of Champaign

2. Stabilize floor plan from master plan recommendation including study room upgrades; studio-dorm-pantry-kitchen revisions

3. When sprinkler is under taken plan on upgrade of other life safety issues such as fire blocking, stopping, caulk, fire doors and access panels.

4. Package of work Phase I - site (related only)

• new water service: domestic and sprinkler

• Site drainage - new drive and North terrace slope when water services trends are cut at these areas.

• Replace damaged tile areaways (5 each) and clean existing tile at the same time for the exterior service is dug by backhoe.

• Re-slope / trench to improve parking lot damage, load on North Terrace.

• Raise west limestone terrace for positive drainage

• Replace rotted R.R. tile rip/rap at drive

5. There are 2 options for entry: either into boiler room (desirable to consolidate mechanical) or into laundry room (about $1500 less expensive)

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