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<br />Fire Code Review Board <br />Minutes of 10-13-04 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />. The assembly occupancy was not based on the Life Safety Code, but rather the Building <br />Code. <br />. The interpretation is that with the new construction, this will become one building with one <br />address. <br />. Plans were never forwarded; they were not received until August 27. It was never the <br />intention to change anything or cause any grief. <br />. Fire alarm systems notify people to get out of the building. Sprinkler systems put out <br />97% of fires before firemen arrive. <br />. Staff's decision is based on the ordinance requirements for assembly occupancy. <br /> <br />Ms. Centanni stated the difference of opinion is because there are no definitions for Assembly <br />types A, B, and C within the City of La Porte amendments. With regard to the plans not being <br />forwarded, she visited the City in February and proceeded with the answer she was given at that <br />time. <br /> <br />Interim Planning Director, Wayne Sabo, noted the Fire Marshal's assessment was based on a <br />verbal conversation and not a formal plan review. With regard to definition, staff interpreted the <br />definition from the Building Code. Staff believes they have interpreted the ordinance correctly. <br />They do not dispute the safety of the building with the four-hour firewall. <br /> <br />Board Members took no action of the Appeal and requested additional time to review the material. <br />The Board will meet again on October 20, 2004, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers to <br />consider the Appeal Request. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned at 7:15 P.M. <br /> <br /> <br />Approved on this .,2,0 day of Oc./;J;vr- <br /> <br />k~Pv. ~A--- <br /> <br />Richard Browder <br />Chairperson, Fire Code Review Board <br /> <br />,2004. <br />