Printed Date: 07/24/2017

Inspection
School
South Carolina State Fire Marshal Activity Date: 07/19/17 08:00:00 AM
141 Monticello Trail Activity Number: I-TP-2017-07-0007.A
Columbia, SC 29203 Activity Cause: Reinspection
Phone: 803-896-9800 Inspector 1 Name: Terry Porter
Fax: 803-896-9806 Inspector 1 Phone: 803-414-7083

School Occupancy Type: Educational

Ten Oaks Middle School Property Use: School - Public
26 Total Violations: 27
150 Revolutionary War Way Corrected Violations: 0
Phone: 000-000-0000 Hours: 7.0000

Requesting Agency:
SC Department of Education

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that this is an official ORDER of the South Carolina State Fire Marshal stating the defects
found to exist in the herein referenced structure or building, and further requiring that you as owner, agent, or person in
control of said structure or building have 30 days to complete the specified repairs or improvements.
You are further notified that the owner, agent, or party in control of said building or structure may APPEAL this ORDER
within thirty (30) days by writing to the State Fire Marshal at the address above and stating the specified ground of appeal.

Inspection Detail Not Cited Above

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 912.2.1 Visible location.
Fire department connections shall be located on the street side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or
nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire chief.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: They have the FDC located in the rear of the building must have some type of sign age at the Street side of the Fire
Lane and at the FDC to direct the Fire Department to the location of the FDC.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 912.4 Signs.

A metal sign with raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving
automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS or STANDPIPES
or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire
building, a sign shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: Need to label the FDC connector in the rear and also need to change the system drain connector on the building to
not say "FDC"

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 912.2 Location.

With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire
apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The
location of fire department connections shall be approved by the fire chief.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: They have the Fire Hydrant on the opposite side of the Fire Lane from the FDC connector.

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School Occupancy Type: Educational
Ten Oaks Middle School Property Use: School - Public
26 Total Violations: 27
150 Revolutionary War Way Corrected Violations: 0
Phone: 000-000-0000 Hours: 7.0000

Requesting Agency:
SC Department of Education

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 505.1 Address identification.

New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in
a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their
background. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to
facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall be a minimum
of 4 inches (101.6 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Where access is by means of a private road and
the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the
structure. Address numbers shall be maintained.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: They need to post the address on the building along with along Carolina Forest BLVD. They also need to put the
street sign age up for Revolutionary War Way.

Reference Number: NFPA 13 (2010 Edition) 7.3.1.8.1 Location and Protection of SystemWater Control Valves.
System water control valves and supply pipes shall be protected against freezing and mechanical injury.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The above ground "PIT" back flow preventer Valves shall be protected from freezing.

Reference Number: NFPA 72 (2010 Edition) 10.18.2.1.2.5 Preparation.

One copy of the record of completion shall be stored at the fire alarm control unit or other approved location.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The paper work to the Fire Alarm must be located at the F/A panel.

Reference Number: NFPA 72 (2010 Edition) 10.18.2.3 Documentation Required.

Every system shall include the following documentation, which shall be delivered to the owner or the owners representative
upon final acceptance of the system: (1)*An owners manual and manufacturers published instructions covering all system
equipment (2) Record drawings (3) For software-based systems, record copy of the site-specific software (4) A written sequence
of operation
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: Need to have all the required documents,

Reference Number: NFPA 72 (2010 Edition) 17.4.9 General Requirements.

Where required by 17.4.8 and unless the specific detector alarm or supervisory signal is indicated at the control unit, remote
alarm or supervisory indicators shall be installed in an accessible location and shall be clearly labeled to indicate both their
function and the air-handling unit(s) associated with each detector. Subsection 17.4.9 was added by a tentative interim
amendment (TIA). See page 1.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The labels for the tampers and for the water flow shall be the same on the F/A as they are on the plaque on the
sprinkler system.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 906.1 Where required.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations. 1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2,
R-4 and S occupancies. Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations
specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-
A:10-B:C. 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment. 3. In areas where flammable Page or combustible
2 of 6 liquids are
stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with
Section 3315.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. 6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to
laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official.
School Occupancy Type: Educational
Ten Oaks Middle School Property Use: School - Public
26 Total Violations: 27
150 Revolutionary War Way Corrected Violations: 0
Phone: 000-000-0000 Hours: 7.0000

Requesting
PortableAgency:
fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations. 1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2,
SC and
R-4 Department of Education
S occupancies. Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations
specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-
A:10-B:C. 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment. 3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are
stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with
Section 3315.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. 6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to
laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: They need to install a ABC portable Fire Extinguisher in the kitchen

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 703.1.3 Fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions.
Required fire walls, fire barriers and fire partitions shall be maintained to prevent the passage of fire. All openings protected with
approved doors or fire dampers shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA 80.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: There were several areas thru out the building that the fire rating protection covering was missing Must be sure that
the rating is maintained.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 605.6 Unapproved conditions.

Open junction boxes and open-wiring splices shall be prohibited. Approved covers shall be provided for all switch and electrical
outlet boxes.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: There were several open boxes thru out the building, they must be maintained as required.

Reference Number: NFPA 13 (2010 Edition) 8.5.6.4 Clearance to Storage.

A minimum clearance to storage of less than 18 in. (457 mm) between the top of storage and ceiling sprinkler deflectors shall be
permitted where proven by successful largescale fire tests for the particular hazard.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The sprinkler heads in the storage room in had less than 18' clearance to head

Reference Number: NFPA 13 (2010 Edition) 8.16.1.4.2.2 Valve Pit Construction.

Valve pits shall be constructed and arranged to properly protect the installed equipment from movement of earth, freezing, and
accumulation of water.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The pit must be protected from freezing.

Reference Number: NFPA 13 (2010 Edition) 9.3.4.1 Clearance.

Clearance shall be provided around all piping extending through walls, floors, platforms, and foundations, including drains, fire
department connections, and other auxiliary piping.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: Several areas thru out the building where the Sprinkler pipe penetrated the wall and was in a sleeve there was no
clearance all the way around the pipe. as required.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 1008.1.3 Door opening force.
The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging egress doors, other than fire doors, shall not exceed 5 pounds (22 N). For
other swinging doors, as well as sliding and folding doors, the door latch shall release when subjected to a 15-pound (67 N)
force. The door shall be set in motion when subjected to a 30-pound (133 N) force. The door shall swing to a full-open position
when subjected to a 15-pound (67 N) force. 1008.1.3.1 Location of applied forces. Forces shall bePage 3 ofto6the latch side of the
applied
door.
School Occupancy Type: Educational
Ten Oaks Middle School Property Use: School - Public
26 Total Violations: 27
150 Revolutionary War Way Corrected Violations: 0
Phone: 000-000-0000 Hours: 7.0000

Requesting Agency:
SC Department
The of Education
force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging egress doors, other than fire doors, shall not exceed 5 pounds (22 N). For
other swinging doors, as well as sliding and folding doors, the door latch shall release when subjected to a 15-pound (67 N)
force. The door shall be set in motion when subjected to a 30-pound (133 N) force. The door shall swing to a full-open position
when subjected to a 15-pound (67 N) force. 1008.1.3.1 Location of applied forces. Forces shall be applied to the latch side of the
door.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: There were several doors that needed to be adjusted so that they meet these requirements.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 1008.1.7 Thresholds.

Thresholds at doorways shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19.1 mm) in height above the finished floor or landing for sliding doors serving
dwelling units or 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) above the finished floor or landing for other doors. Raised thresholds and floor level changes
greater than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) at doorways shall be beveled with a slope not greater than one unit vertical in two units horizontal
(50-percent slope). Exception: In occupancy Group R-2 or R-3, threshold heights for sliding and side-hinged exterior doors shall
be permitted to be up to 73/4 inches (197 mm) in height if all of the following apply: 1. The door is not part of the required means
of egress. 2. The door is not part of an accessible route as required by Chapter 11 of the International Building Code. 3. The door
is not part of an Accessible unit, Type A unit or Type B unit.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: There were doors leading into the stairs that the the threshold was over 3/4 inch.

Reference Number: NFPA 13 (2010 Edition) 8.9.4.1.3.2*

A sidewall sprinkler shall be permitted to be installed under a soffit when both the minimum distance from the sprinkler deflector
to the bottom of the soffit and the maximum distance from the sprinkler deflector to the high ceiling are maintained.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: According to the MFG specs the concealed heads in the storage closets cannot be no closer than 4" center to wall or
6" to fixtures.

Reference Number: NFPA 72 (2010 Edition) 18.4.9 Location of Audible Notification Appliances for Wide Area Signaling.
Audible notification appliances for wide area signaling shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction, approved design documents, and the manufacturers installation instruction to achieve the required
performance.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The hallway area in the pent house shall have a Speaker strobe installed. Due to the fact it is in the means of egress
and the audible signal cannot be heard in that area.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 1003.6 Means of egress continuity.
The path of egress travel along a means of egress shall not be interrupted by any building element other than a means of egress
component as specified in this chapter. Obstructions shall not be placed in the required width of a means of egress except
projections permitted by this chapter. The required capacity of a means of egress system shall not be diminished along the path
of egress travel.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The stairs on the second level has a obstruction in the stairs that will be a hazard.

Reference Number: NFPA 72 (2010 Edition) 10.5.5.2.3 Circuit Identification and Accessibility.
For fire alarm systems the circuit disconnecting means shall have a red marking.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: They were not permanently marked they had red tape on the lock instead.
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School Occupancy Type: Educational
Ten Oaks Middle School Property Use: School - Public
26 Total Violations: 27
150 Revolutionary War Way Corrected Violations: 0
Phone: 000-000-0000 Hours: 7.0000

Requesting Agency:
SC Department of Education

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 605.2 Illumination.

Illumination shall be provided for service equipment areas, motor control centers and electrical panelboards.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: Need to have emergency lights in all fire alarm panel rooms

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 509.1 Identification.

Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved manner. Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning systems,
sprinkler risers and valves, or other fire detection, suppression or control elements shall be identified for the use of the fire
department. Approved signs required to identify fire protection equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable
materials, permanently installed and readily visible.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: All fire panel rooms shall be labeled

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities.
Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall
extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the
building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. Exception: The fire code official is
authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm)where: 1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 2. Fire apparatus access roads
cannot be installed because of location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions,
and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided. 3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U
occupancies.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: There must not be any areas of the fire lane that has obstruction.

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 503.3 Marking.

Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO
PARKINGFIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction
thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be
replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The markings on the fire Lane must so that there cannot be ANY parking or standing cars or buses at any time in the
fire lane

Reference Number: 2012 International Fire Code 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and
clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: The fire Lane cannot have any type of "PARKING OR STANDING" of buses or cars at any time that will cause an
obstruction.

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School Occupancy Type: Educational
Ten Oaks Middle School Property Use: School - Public
26 Total Violations: 27
150 Revolutionary War Way Corrected Violations: 0
Phone: 000-000-0000 Hours: 7.0000

Requesting Agency:
SC Department of Education

Reference Number: NFPA 72 (2010 Edition) 18.4.3.1* Public Mode Audible Requirements.
To ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, unless otherwise permitted by 18.4.3.2 through 18.4.3.5, they shall
have a sound level at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a
duration of at least 60 seconds, whichever is greater, measured 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor in the area required to be served by
the system using the A-weighted scale (dBA).
Inspected On: 07/19/2017
Comment: They have a PA announcement system in the gym that must shut down during alarm to maintain the ambient level for
the F/A.

Terry Porter
South Carolina State Fire Marshal
141 Monticello Trail
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
803-414-7083
terry.porter@llr.sc.gov

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