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'July21,2005
I Mr. CharlesBrammer
II 4241 Birdsong Blvd.
Lutz. FL 33559
Re: Eagles Nest Condominium Hangar Project
'I Dear Mr. Brammer:
In response to your letter dated July 20, 2005, we have researched our records related to
I T-HangarProjectsin Floridasimilarto yourproject,in whichwe havepanicipated in the
design and/or construction of the units.
I To this date we have completed and/or are completing projects that are T -Hangar
buildingsfor Group II and III aircraft hangars of Type IV construction in the following
airports: .
1. Marathon Airport (KMTH) - 32 units (4 Buildings)
2. Key West Airport (KEYW) - 12 units
3. Quincy (2J9) - 5 units
4. Bartow (KBOW) - 10 units
Although not specifically our construction project, we assisted Vandenberg Airport
(KVDF) in the rehabilitation of its existing T-Hangars and established the Design
Standards used for the permitting of the new 16 unit T-Hangars presently under
construction.
At each..airportwe have been able to meet the requirements of NFPA 409 and the FBC
and successfully permitted the construction ofT-Hangars without fire rated partitions or
internal firewalls. However, the units have been required to have a 6 inch curb in its
perimeter with the floor sloping towards the hangar door, and to provide a partition
similar or equal to the exterior wail between each unit from the top of curb to the c~iling
of the unit.
Please do not construe this as an interpretation of the Florida Building Code or of the
National Fire Protection Association Code.
. Sincerel~
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