MARTIN COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION ISSUES PART 2

The review of the cell tower application included a fire protection review which was summarized in the final staff report as follows:

SAILFISH MARINA STEALTH COMMUNICATIONS TOWER REVISED MAJOR/MASTER FINAL

Applicant: Bayley Products, Inc.
Property Owner: Bayley Products, Inc.
Agent for the Applicant: Kevin Aycock
County Project Coordinator: Deanna Freeman, Principal Planner
Growth Management Director: Nicki van Vonno, AICP (Recused)
Assistant County Administrator: Roger Baltz
Project Number: S242-003
Application Type and Number: D056 201400027
Report Number: Staff Report 3
Application Received: 02/04/2014
Transmitted: 02/14/2014
Staff Report Issued: 05/19/2014
Joint Workshop: 06/05/2014
Resubmittal Received: 10/28/2014
Transmitted: 10/28/2014
Staff Report Issued: 12/29/2014
Resubmittal Received: 01/27/2015
Staff Report Issued: 02/24/2015
LPA Meeting: 03/05/2015
BOCC Meeting: 04/07/2015

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P. Determination of compliance with fire prevention and emergency management requirements
Fire Rescue Department Fire Prevention

Findings of Compliance:

The Fire Prevention Bureau finds this submittal to be in compliance with the applicable provisions governing construction and life safety standards. This occupancy shall comply with all applicable
provisions of governing codes whether implied or not in this review, in addition to all previous requirements of prior reviews.

A 10 lb. fire extinuisher[sic] will be required within the gated compound.

Additional Information:

Information #1: Martin County Code of Laws and Ordinances, Section 79.121, adopts NFPA 1 and NFPA 101 as the county's fire prevention code. The Code is to prescribe minimum requirements necessary to establish a reasonable level of fire and life safety and property protection from the hazards created by fire, explosion, and dangerous conditions. This is in accordance with Chapter 633, F.S. All construction, including, but not limited to, fire sprinklers, fire alarms and fire suppression systems, shall be subject to these codes. All documents including specifications and hydraulic calculations are required at the time of the application for a building permit for the property that is the subject of this application for site plan approval.

Information #2: The AHJ shall have the authority to require an access box(es) to be installed in an accessible location where access to or within a structure or area is difficult because of security. [NFPA 118.2.2.1] Martin County utilizes and requires the Knox access system. You may contact
www.knoxbox.com to order the system.

Really? A 10 lb. fire extinguisher, for all that electronic equipment and the backup generator that will be located within the building? What Type of fire extinguisher is effective against a disaster involving flaming gasoline, diesel, and fiberglass boats? An A,B,C or a CO2?

Also where is the "gated compound" that is referenced?  Are the gates of the communities of Yacht and Country Club, or the Mariner Cay which are next door to the Marina being confused for this "gated compound"?

Fire Protections Issues will continue..........