St.

Petersburg Fire & Rescue

Prevention Division
400 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4472
Office 727 893-7064
Fax 727 892-5011

Occupant Name: 260 First Inspection Date: 3/9/2017

Address: 260 1 Avenue North InspectionType: Reinspection
Contacts: Tyler Acheson Inspected By: Marie Brumer
727-893-7540
740-816-7866 marie.brumer@stpete.org
Kevin Richardson
863-558-5333

Occ. Sq. Ft.: 14405
Suite:

Pass Fail N/A

FL NFPA 01 13
Floor 1
Chapter 11 Building Services
11.1.2Electric, installation and
maintenance Image:checkmark.gif
Violation cleared on 3/9/2017

11.1.5.2Excerpt: Multiplug
adapters shall not be used as a
substitute...
Multiplug adapters shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring or
receptacles.
ACTION REQUIRED: Remove all adaptors being used as a substitute for
permanent wiring. An approved relocatable power tap plugged directly into a
receptacle may be used.

LOCATION: Front entrance to TV; DJ booth.

11.1.7.6Excerpt: Extension
cords shall not be used as a Image:checkmark.gif
substitute...
Violation cleared on 3/9/2017

11.1.10Open Electrical Boxes Covers. All panelboard and switchboards, pull boxes, junction boxes,
switches, receptacles, and conduit bodies shall be provided with covers
compatible with the box or conduit body construction and suitable for the
conditions of use.

ACTION REQUIRED: Properly cover all open electrical boxes.

LOCATION: Exterior lift equipment room.

Chapter 12 Features of Fire

Protection
 12.9.6.4Excerpt: Where
sprinklers penetrate a single
membrane of a fire...
Where sprinklers penetrate a single membrane of a fire resistance-rated
assembly in buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system, noncombustible escutcheon plates shall be permitted,
provided that the space around each sprinkler penetration does not exceed
1/2 in. (13 mm), measured between the edge of the membrane and the
sprinkler. [101:8.5.6.4]

ACTION REQUIRED: Replace missing escutcheon plate around sprinkler

head.
LOCATION: Women's restroom #5.

ACTION REQUIRED: Properly seal wall around escutcheon plate of sprinkler

head.
LOCATION: Men's restrooms #4 & #5.

Chapter 13 Fire Protection

Systems
13.3.2.15.3Sprinkler Coverage Where an automatic sprinkler system is installed, either for total or partial
building coverage, the system shall be in accordance with Section 13.3, as
modified by 13.3.2.15.4. In buildings four or fewer stories above grade plane,
systems in accordance with NFPA 13R shall be permitted. [101:28.3.5.3]

ACTION REQUIRED: Need to add sprinkler coverage.

LOCATION: Front section of second floor office corridor.

13.3.3.2Sprinkler inspect, A sprinkler system installed in accordance with this Code shall be inspected,
tested, and maintained tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 25.

ACTION REQUIRED: Have a licensed sprinkler company reposition sprinkler

head.
LOCATION: At entrance/front desk; women's restroom #4.

ACTION REQUIRED: Provide inspection report(s) for sprinkler system.

13.3.3.5.1.5Sprinkler - Provide
Spare Sprinkler Head per Code
Correct any deficiencies if noted. Provide copy of report(s) to
marie.brumer@stpete.org or fax to 727-892-5011.
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Violation cleared on 3/9/2017

13.3.3.5.1.8Sprinklers - Altered Sprinklers shall not be altered in any respect or have any type of
finish (paint, rust, coatings...) ornamentation, paint, or coatings applied after shipment from the place of
manufacture. [25:5.4.1.8]

ACTION REQUIRED: Replace painted/loaded fire sprinkler head. No

sprinkler shall be altered after manufacture.

LOCATION: Second floor storage room 2; second floor MacDinton's storage;

13.6.1.2Fire extinguishers will
be provided
third floor VIP Bar table area.
The selection and installation of extinguishers is independent of whether the
building is equipped with automatic sprinklers, standpipe and hose, or other
fixed protection equipment. (See 5.5.5, 6.1.1.1, 6.2.1.1, and 6.2.1.5 of NFPA
10.) [10:1.1.2]

ACTION REQUIRED: Provide a currently tagged portable 2A-10B:C fire

extinguisher. Mount in a visible and easily accessible location.

LOCATION: Second floor office corridor.

 13.6.9.3.1.1.1Fire Extinguisher Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance at intervals of not more
Annual Inspection than 1 year, at the time of hydrostatic test, or when specifically indicated by
an inspection or electronic notification. [10:7.3.1.1.1]

ACTION REQUIRED: Maintain and tag fire extinguishers inspected not less
than annually.

LOCATION: Entrance/front desk; exterior lift equipment room.

Chapter 14 Means of Egress
14.6.3Under Stair Storage Usable Space.
Enclosed, usable spaces, within exit enclosures shall be prohibited, including
under stairs, unless otherwise permitted by 14.6.3.2. [101:7.2.2.5.3]

ACTION REQUIRED: Remove all storage from exit enclosure.

LOCATION: Rear exit stairs.

Pass Fail N/A
FL NFPA 101 13
Floor 1
Chapter 7 Means of Egress
7.1.10.1Means of egress free General.
of obstructions Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions or
impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.

ACTION REQUIRED: Remove all obstructions or impediments in exit access.

LOCATION: Storage & plywood covering exit in second floor office corridor

7.2.1.8.1Open Doors A door leaf normally required to be kept closed shall not be secured in the
open position at any time and shall be self-closing or automatic-closing in
accordance with 7.2.1.8.2, unless otherwise permitted by 7.2.1.8.3

.ACTION REQUIRED: Remove all door stops/props to secure doors open.

Doors must be kept closed at all times; OR install magnetic locks tied into the
fire alarm system.

LOCATION: Door leading to offices & balcony in front exit stair; second floor
door to office corridor; second floor convenience stair door to Yard of Ale;
corridor doors between third floor VIP Bar & restroom.

7.4.1.1Excerpt: The number of The number of means of egress from any balcony, mezzanine, story, or
means of egress from any portion thereof shall be not less than two, except under one of the following
balcony... conditions:(1) A single means of egress shall be permitted where permitted in
Chapters 11 through 43.(2) A single means of egress shall be permitted for a
mezzanine or balcony where the common path of travel limitations of
Chapters 11 through 43 are met

.ACTION REQUIRED: Have Design Professional evaluate exiting and

provide proper number of means of egress. A permit with the City's Building
& Construction Services will be required.

LOCATION: From third floor (VIP Bar & Restrooms).

7.10.5.1Exit Sign Illumination General.Every sign required by 7.10.1.2, 7.10.1.5, or 7.10.8.1, other than
where operations or processes require low lighting levels, shall be suitably
illuminated by a reliable light source. Externally and internally illuminated
signs shall be legible in both the normal and emergency lighting mode.

ACTION REQUIRED: Replace face plate of exit sign.

 LOCATION: Rear exit stair first floor.

Chapter 9 Building Service

and Fire Protection Equipment
9.6.1.3Required Fire Alarm A fire alarm system required for life safety shall be installed, tested, and
system maintenance. maintained in accordance with the applicable requirements of NFPA 70,
National Electrical Code, and NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling
Code, unless it is an approved existing installation, which shall be permitted
to be continued in use.

ACTION REQUIRED: Have fire protection contractor provide detector(s) as

per NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code 17.5.3.1. A permit with the City's
Building & Construction Services will be required.
LOCATION: Exterior lift equipment room.

ACTION REQUIRED: Install tamper box over plug for the communicator to
fire alarm control panelLOCATION: At FACP.

ACTION REQUIRED: Install lock on dedicated breaker to fire alarm control

panel.LOCATION: At panel near FACP.

Chapter 13 Existing Assembly

Occupancies
13.2.5.1.3Excerpt: Dead-end Dead-end corridors shall not exceed 20 ft (6100 mm).
corridors shall not exceed 20 ft
(6100 mm)... ACTION REQUIRED: Have Design Professional perform a life safety
evaluation. A permit with the City's Building & Construction Services will be
required.

LOCATION: Second floor office corridor.

13.7.4.1Fabrics and Films used Fabrics and films used for decorative purposes, all draperies and curtains,
for Decorative Purposes and similar furnishings shall be in accordance with the provisions of 10.3.1.

ACTION REQUIRED: Provide documentation that the materials meet flame

proof requirements; or have professionally flame proofed and provide
certificate; or remove

.LOCATION: Curtains throughout bars; greenery decoration on all balconies.

13.7.9.3.1Occupancy Load Every room constituting an assembly occupancy and not having fixed seats
Posting shall have the occupant load of the room posted in a conspicuous place near
the main exit from the room.

ACTION REQUIRED: Remove existing occupant load signs, and post proper
occupancy load on each floor of assembly in a conspicuous place.
Second and Third Floor Bars Including Balconies: 294.

Inspector Comments:

office corridor emerg lite

2nd file room ceiling penetration

Inspector will return on or after 3/23/2017

Per City Ordinance 13-121 you will be billed for this inspection. The responsibility for compliance with all laws and
codes of the state of Florida and the City of St. Petersburg remains with the property owner and/or occupant. This
notice does not preclude future requirements for compliance.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping your business and our community safe! If you have any questions, please
contact the Fire Prevention office at 727-893-7064.