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The following list of systems/finishes must be submitted to CRS and approved
prior to installation. We often accept these submittals during construction as deferred submittals. Submissions should be through the project sponsor, or architect/engineer, and not directly by contractors or suppliers.
Interior Finishes (Hospitals and Nursing Homes
only)
All interior finishes are subject to review and approval before their
installation. Due to the frequency of interior finish upgrades,
the Department has developed a streamline process to review and approve
these items. Approval can typically be obtained in 7 days (provided
all of the following are submitted for review prior to
installation):
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An application for a DOH-Construction Review (DOH 530-002).
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An $120 review fee.
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The carpet manufacturer's specifications.
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A copy of the radiant panel test report for carpet from a nationally recognized testing laboratory for review by the Life Safety Program Manager. Carpet manufacturer's report is not acceptable. Carpet must be accompanied with a copy of the laboratory test report. (Floor Radiant Panel Test with radiant flux of not less than 0.45 watts/sq. cm. if facility
is not fully sprinkled or 0.22 watts/sq. cm. if facility is fully
sprinkled.
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A floor plan showing where the interior finish is to be installed,
as well as adjoining areas with the areas labeled according to function, coded on the plan, and keyed to the appropriate carpet samples..
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Provide a copy of your plan for providing infection control, and
Fire and Life Safety measures during installation.
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If a carpet extends up the wall more than six inches, or is used
as a wainscot, the Steiner tunnel and smoke density test reports
are also needed.
Acoustical Tile
(Hospitals only)
Ceilings are required by regulations to be "smooth and washable." Provide a sample of each type for review and approval prior to installation. Each sample must be labeled to identify the manufacturer and specific company designation (trade name and number).
Wall Coverings
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The Steiner tunnel and smoke density test reports are required for
any wall coverings which are 1/28" inch or thicker. See
Chapter 8, Uniform Building Code (UBC). NOTE: Facility must be
full sprinkled. See Chapter 8, Section 801.1, UBC, for
exceptions.
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In hospitals the wall coverings shall be smooth and washable in certain areas.
Fire Protection Systems
Fire protection systems may be submitted for review and approval during construction,
but prior to their installation.
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
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The most recent edition of the UBC and UBC Standards shall be used for design and installation of the automatic sprinkler system.
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All shop drawings and hydraulic calculations must be stamped and signed by a Washington State licensed fire sprinkler designer or fire protection engineer.
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Two (2) copies of shop drawings, drawn to scale, giving information as listed in the UBC Standards, shall be submitted for approval before any equipment is installed or remodeled.
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All equipment used shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual Listed, or as approved by construction review services.
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Technical data sheets must be submitted for each device used in the system.
Special Extinguishing Systems
Two (2) copies of shop drawings giving information as required by NFPA,
UBC, and Uniform Fire Code standards for wet chemical, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or other specialized systems shall be submitted for
review and approval prior to installation.
Fire Alarm Systems / Automatic Smoke Detection Systems
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Use the most recent edition of the Uniform Fire Code standards applicable to the type system to be designed.
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Shop drawings shall be to scale and shall show: room and area identification, interconnection of all equipment, types of equipment, supervisory and enunciator panels, type of conductors, connection to primary power source, battery calculations and type of secondary or emergency power source.
Provide technical data sheets for each device used and the name, address and telephone number of the agency receiving off-premises transmission of alarm.
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Provide manufacturer's descriptive material and/or brochures and specifications on all equipment to be used.
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All equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Factory Mutual Listed, or as approved by construction review services.
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Submit two (2) copies of shop drawings for approval before any equipment is installed or remodeled.
Change Orders and Addenda
CRS staff must review and approve changes to be made by the issuance of change orders or addenda after approval of the construction documents that might affect fire safety, functional operation or other matters covered by the rules and regulations. All changes are subject to applicable codes and field inspection. Changes requiring approval must be appropriately submitted in proposal form. For each addendum, change order proposal, or change order, provide the following:
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Two (2) copies of changes, properly identified with CRS project number and coordinated with approved documents.
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Specifically identify change items for which review is required.
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Explain who initiated the change and the reason. For functional changes, explain what is intended to be accomplished.
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If changes are made in response to review items, refer to the CRS project number, the date of the review letter, section and item number.
Reports and Certifications
The facility shall have the following reports and certifications available for review by the licensing survey
after completion of construction.
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Air balancing report showing both design and final supply and exhaust quantities and the resulting pressure gradient. The gradient to be obtained by test at each door and not simply from the differential between supply and exhaust.
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Documentation of tests of medical gas piping systems, assuring that medical gas outlets are delivering the proper gas as shown on the outlet label, the percent of oxygen, and the pressure delivered at each outlet.
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All electrical equipment to be indicated as acceptable by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or other equivalently nationally recognized authorities.
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