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Home My WebLink About086.13-01-45.210 1997 1.0 PINECREST DRIVE,CORTLAND, NY 13045-2413 607. 753 6519 Code][review.` ANDREA'S CAFE-WEST ROAD PLAZA. December:14, 1997'; , Charlie and Andrea.Dovi will be`remodeli ig,an existing tenant space(north end of ell)to. r , ' sell coffee and baked goods. Relevant Criteria:" -Classification: :Code is unclear as to:whether.thisis classified as a bakery, C-3.2, or retail C-2. 'The space will function as,--a"90's"coffeee shop/luncheonette(no definition of the ' . r term)"but is what the code refers'to as`.`incidental counter'service": I spoke"with Jim King - on this and he faxed me some information{see accompanying copies)NYS Codes • : Interpretations'of-issues pertaining to_this operation :Area: 1,360 s ft + q. -Construction: Type 4, Ordinary . -Seating/Floor Area Per Person C 2= 50 sq. ft., C=3.2- 150 sq. ft., C-5 = 15.sq. ft -Exiting: Well within the maximum distance.of travel which:is 150 ft:for all the above - occupancies. Front door capacity is80 persons for 22". of width--.Table VIII-765. Only, one exit is required where distance of travel:is less than 75 feet at or above grade less than 2000 sq-. ff. Table X-765: - - _ -Fire Separation: Code section 771 4(i) (4) exempts the front counter service-'see copy :.:from Jim King. The:ovens in the back,do not'.require'special venting or other considerations, see copy of interpretation from Jim.King. ,Fire separation between., • • , tenancies was built at time of building construction: : Interior.Finishes:.Exits,shall have Class `Ai' 'interior finish.-Interior finish in non-exitt." comdors and"kitchens"shall be,Class_`A' or.,`B'.'"Elsewhere, Class `C'-maybe used, and ' interior wood trim is permitted wherever Class `B'..or `C'`is`perinitted. Carpeting in ;.require exit'shall Class I, (minimum critical d radiant flux of 0:45 watt per square , centimeter) • 086. 13-01-45.210-00 i 1997 i 41, Sf ROUTE 281 I code Section: 771,q - 1�Y�" . . • 04 (i) (4) [AMENDED AND.RENUMg This i ERED EFFECTIVE JDLY 26, 1995] �, s in response to your memo rhisri in besdin Posing questions regardi^ th g• Our responses follow your g e above- questions, Ql. May a one-hour rated wall terminate at the underside of the flange of an unprotected steel roof beam? • In our opinion a rated wall may terminate as described above only such .beam ;is protected with a wall betie fire-resistance rating comparable o--t g•. As an alternative this wall should .terminate :unders.ide of the roof-slab in order to the.. _ rntinate at ,the provide a 'complete -separation: (;`" -,y�wh at code requirements apply to a small 'e tchen is equ reed with a fourlburner electric refrigerator and sink? kitchen/dining room when the top,. microwave Code Section 771.4 ( ermanently i) (?) exempts oalled cooking e p cooking spaces having no e equipment, other than incidental counter service • quipment with exhaust hoods, from all separation our Opinion that the kitchen its qualifies requirements. It is question qualifies for such exemption. Q3. The root of this building is accessed by hatess?:. Does the code regulate head-room requirements way af. , Ships ladder and ae q irements for this type of. cc Although the code .does not address this s be found in Reference Standard RS-IQ ituation, such guidelines may Requirements for a Fixed Ladder. < ANSI A14.3-1964, Safety EFFECTIVE JULY .26, 1995> REFERENCE STANDARDS Am 6 i Q4. Some exit doors are equipped with ma released from the exterior bya card Y magnetic door locks Which push-button release, reader and from ch may be These locks also release when theef,-reealar by a sounded or upon loss of powerlooksis acceptable? • Reference standard RS 54 <RS-54-1>, NE-PA Code • . Fire in Buildings and Structures, No. 101-19B8, Section 5-2. _ For Safety o Life from reouires that a latch or ether fastening device on an exit 1 5 3 provided with a knob, panic bar or other door be device having an obvious Method of operation si under a of lighting conditions. Since we do not believe thate push-button all ogrelea described above would .be a "sufficiently obvious method of door-lock release as eelease in an emergency situation, it is our opinion that such a release method should not be permitted, 'For magnetic door-lock releaSe requirements see Reference Standard RS 54 <RS-54=1>, Section 5-2. 1. 6, Special Locking Arrangements_ <REFERENCE STANDARDS AMENDED EFFECTIVE • JULv..:2 6, 1995> We trust that this advisory letter will assist you in administration and enforcement of the Code. i a . i • F. ly LT C/ CY-400 Issued January 19, 1988 NYSTATECODES,;. ,;` �03 Code ,Section: 771.4(i) (1) (ii) (b) <see. 771,4 (1 Occupancy Classification: C5.1 - .., Type of Construction: 2b Fire Area: 3,200 sq. ft. Fire Limits: outside Location: Plank Road Plaza, Plank Road, • Clifton Park, N.Y. _- �,, 12.0 65 - s.,a o zTa-ove --to be;C.OffT sere as a:caokx7 g7 app fiance--o--r---as appJ-zance- whicr,does not requite a Smoke aiid-Grease--Laden-�-V oatng } System? po.r Exhauusst .. . INTERPRETA: ON , A pizza 'oven is, classified'as a b £n classification a.Sma}ce and as see.king appl-Xari According'to this ' classification ze Aden. 'vapor_ ERHaust System- (NFpA,96) is quired for its .installation_and use., Installation and- .operation.. shall be in accordance With-the-terms of its' listing or certifica€� the manufacturers installation and operating instructions. -on and • CI-595 issued July 25, 1990 Code Section: 1064,2(a) },, Occupancy Classification: C2 Building Height: . 12.'6 Stories: One Fire',Area: 760 sq. ft. Fire Liri-ts: - inside Location: Route 30, Speculator, N.Y. 12164 • Does a pizza oven, stove top, deep fat fryers, and grille; fueled by gas, requ_re an exhaust hood_ and' a fire extinguishing system? Information elicited by phone from the applicant indicated that the "stovetop" is a six burner range. All of the units are deemed to be commercial cooking and baking equipment. INTERPRETATION .. ['NOTE: AMENDMENT REVISING REFERENCE STANDARDS EFFECTIVE JULY 26, 1995] In accordance- with Section 1064.2 (a) of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building. Code, any Commercial cooking equipment which can produce flammable vapors including grease laden vapors, shall be-pravided with mechanical exhaust systems which are not connected to- any other exhaust system_ Such systems shall conform to Reference Standard NFPA 96-1967, "Removal' of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking a Equipment". NEPA 96 also requires that fire extinguishing- equipment:acceptable to the authority..having- jurisdiction (local building department) , be provided for- the protection of duct systems, devices- and--a-nd hoods which :are co i gustse removalm ,� mponents �°s the mrechanical exhaust system. The` 1o�Vs considered to ,be be b akyn g equipmentg qu?pond not cooking and therefore; it is eiteaiptf-ffpm the- requirements of the Code section 1084.2 (a) . j All the other equipment noted in this application are considered to be commercial cooking equipment and therefore, a mechanical exhaust system r'with fire extinguishing equipment shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 96-1997. ` G