_____14. Exit doors shall be operable without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
All locking devices shall be of the approved type.
EXCEPTION: In group B, F, M, and S occupancies, key locking hardware may be
used on the main exit when the main exit consist of a single door or pair of doors if
there is a readily visible, durable sign on, or adjacent to the door stating, "THIS
DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS".
_____15. For occupant load of 50 and greater, illuminated Exit signs are to be operable at all
time with separate backup power source.
_____16. Emergency lighting must be operable at all times with separate backup power
source. If there is no emergency lighting in the building then it will need to be
installed.
_____17. Any hazardous materials that are to be used or stored shall have a hazardous
materials permit. Application and package is available through the fire prevention
office.
_____18. Maintain fire rated doors and self-closing hardware per the California Building Code.
_____19. Any modification to the Fire Sprinkler or Fire Alarm System shall be done by a
licensed sprinkler or alarm contractor, with plans submitted to the Fire Department
for approval.
_____20. New tenant spaces and new occupancy buildings shall require alarm notification
devices. For multi tenant buildings an alarm notification device shall be placed in
each suite. For existing buildings with new tenants an alarm notification device shall
be required in each tenant space. For existing buildings that are not equipped with a
fire alarm system or sprinkler monitoring system, new tenants or owners shall be
required to install the appropriate type of alarm system.
_____21. For any racking that is installed or is proposed to be installed please make sure the
necessary racking permits are obtained from Building and Safety. For any racking
that has storage 12-feet and greater, exceeds 500 square feet, then a separate high
piled storage permit will be required by the fire department.
_____22. Hood extinguishing systems shall be a UL300 type system. Proof of recent
certification of system will be required. If the hood extinguishing system is not a
current type system then the system will need to be upgraded and permits will need
to be applied for and issued.
_____23. All hood extinguishing systems must be tied in and monitored by the fire alarm
system. If the hood extinguishing systems are not tied into the fire alarms system,
they will be required to prior to obtaining certificate of occupancy.
_____24. A five year certificate for the fire sprinkler system will be required to be shown during
certificate of occupancy inspection. This may be obtained from the landlord or
building owner.
_____25. Current certificates for the fire alarm system shall be required during certificate of
occupancy inspection.