Basis of Design Book 2 - City of St. Petersburg
Basis of Design Book 2 - City of St. Petersburg
Basis of Design Book 2 - City of St. Petersburg
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Meeting Minutes (Rev 01)<br />
project The New <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Pier<br />
subject Conceptual Fire Safety <strong>St</strong>rategy Presentation<br />
date 26 September 2012<br />
time 10am – 12pm<br />
place <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> <strong>City</strong> Council Offices<br />
present Chris Ballestra – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, <strong>City</strong> Development Administration<br />
J. Raul Quintana ) <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Engineering & Capital Improvements<br />
Bryan Eichler – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Engineering & Capital Improvements<br />
Donald L Tyre – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Construction Services and Permitting (DT)<br />
Rick Dunn ) <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Construction Services and Permitting<br />
Robert Bassett – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Fire & Rescue (RB)<br />
Phil Guglietti ) <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong>, Fire & Rescue<br />
Tom Gibson – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Engineering (TG)<br />
Mike Conners – <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Engineering<br />
Lisa Wannemacher – Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc. (LW)<br />
Carl Keogh – Buro Happold (CK)<br />
distribution Above + <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Petersburg</strong> Pier <strong>Design</strong> Team<br />
The following meeting minutes represent the items discussed by the team above as a consequence <strong>of</strong> the fire<br />
strategy presentation given by Buro Happold. For all items within the presentation not mentioned below, the<br />
team made no comment and it is assumed that these represent an acceptable concept to pursue as part <strong>of</strong><br />
the piers developing design criteria.<br />
Item<br />
1.0 The proposal for a dry pipe standpipe system for the pier was queried by RB. He expressed<br />
concern that as a consequence <strong>of</strong> the length <strong>of</strong> the system (and the pressure losses this creates) it<br />
may take an extended period <strong>of</strong> time to charge the fire main and that the pressure achieved at the<br />
most remote outlets may be insufficient for fire)fighting. Of particular concern was the pressure &<br />
flow achievable at the outlets within the direct vicinity <strong>of</strong> the marina. RB stated that boat fires are<br />
not an uncommon occurrence and require the use <strong>of</strong> foam for effective fire)fighting which requires<br />
a specific minimum flow and pressure to be provided (RB to provide data for this). CK accepted<br />
RB’s concerns and stated that the team would examine the issues to establish the viability <strong>of</strong> the<br />
dry standpipe system. If sufficient flow and pressure was not achievable then an extension to the<br />
existing municipal hydrant system running out to the pier down 2nd Ave would be considered. In<br />
such an instance a hydrant within close proximity <strong>of</strong> the marina would be advantageous.<br />
2.0 RB stated that while they have a fire boat, it was not capable <strong>of</strong> fire)fighting and should not be<br />
considered as part <strong>of</strong> the piers fire strategy.<br />
3.0 RB & DT accepted that code did not require sprinkler protection for the buildings on the pier under<br />
500ft 2 . They did however request that the team consider sprinkler protection to all enclosed<br />
buildings (irrespective <strong>of</strong> their size) as a consequence <strong>of</strong> vehicular access being limited to selected<br />
Fire Dept. appliances. An NFPA compliant sprinkler system, fed from the pier’s domestic water<br />
supply system, would be considered acceptable to the Fire Dept./<strong>City</strong>.<br />
4.0 Fire vehicle access along the pier was discussed and RB accepted that vehicles opposing the flow<br />
<strong>of</strong> evacuees would occur in an emergency situation. In instances when the maximum occupancy<br />
were present (NYE/4 July etc.) it was accepted that specific event management would be<br />
employed (to a greater extent than in normal day operation) and that the team would engage the<br />
Cities Risk Management Department to progress these discussions that will feed into the piers<br />
overall management strategy. Tom Gibson to contact Risk Management.<br />
5.0 As part <strong>of</strong> the pier’s egress analysis, a ‘time line’ establishing the pre)determined attendance times<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Fire Depts. response would be included. RB stated that the Dept. can provide all information<br />
required by CK in order to complete this portion <strong>of</strong> the analysis.<br />
Action<br />
RB &<br />
Buro<br />
Happold<br />
Note<br />
Buro<br />
Happold<br />
<strong>Design</strong><br />
Team<br />
& TG<br />
RB &<br />
Buro<br />
Happold