HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/27/2002 9128Iowa City Fire Department
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March 23, 2002
Mr. Jeff Schumacher
Rolf Jensen & Associates, Inc.
701 Fourth Avenue South
Suite 1700
Minneapolis, MN 55415-1818
RE: Sheraton Iowa City Fire Alarm System
Dear Jeff:
I have received and reviewed your facsimile request of March 20 concerning the classification of
the fire alarm system for the Sheraton Hotel. Your request to have the system classified as a
Protected Premises (Local) Fire Alarm System is denied. The fire alarm system shall be required
to additionally meet the requirements for a Remote Supervising Station Fire Alarm System to
transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a remote location.
The information provided in your facsimile accurately portrays the 60-hour standby power supply
capacity for remote supervising station alarms as a distinction that sets it apart. The requirements
of NFPA 72, 1-5.2.6 clearly state, "...the secondary supply shall have sufficient capacity to
operate a remote station system for 60 hours; and, at the end of that period, shall be capable of
operating all alarm notification appliances used for evacuation or to direct aid to the location of
an emergency for 5 minutes."
In conclusion, the fire alarm system for the Sheraton Hotel of Iowa City shall be required to meet
or exceed the secondary power supply provisions for a Remote Supervising Station Fire Alarm
System. ! hope this letter clarifies our position and allows you to proceed with plans to comply.
Sincerely,
IOWA CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
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CC:
Andrew J. Rocca, Fire Chief
Pat Hansen, Electrical Inspector
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