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� I. POLICY �
Establishment Date:
Executive Officer:
It is the policy of to provide to employees the safest practical
workplace free from areas where potential fire hazards exist. The primary goal of this fire prevention
program is to reduce or eliminate fire in the workplace by heightening The firesafety awareness of all
employees.
Another goal of this plan is to provide all employees with the information necessary to recognize
hazardous condition and take appropriate action before such conditions result in a fire emergency.
This fire prevention plan complies with the OSHA requirements of 29 CFR 1910.38 (b). and the
Cal/OSHA requirement for a written plan found in Cal. Code Reg. tit. 8, § 3221.
This plan details the basic steps necessary to minimize the potential for fire occurring in the workplace.
Prevention of fires in the workplace is the responsibility of everyone employed by the company but must
be monitored by each supervisor overseeing any work activity that involves a major fire hazard. Every
effort will be made by the company to identify those hazards that might cause fu -es and establish a means
for controlling them.
The fire prevention plan will be administered by who will compile a list of all
major workplace fire hazards, the names or job titles of personnel responsible for fire control equipment
maintenance, names or job titles of personnel responsible for control of fuel source hazards, and also
locations of ah fire extinguishers in the workplace. The plan administrator, or safety officer, must also be
familiar with the behavior of employees that may create fire hazards, as well as periods of day, month and
year in which the workplace could be more vulnerable to fire.
This fire prevention plan should be reviewed at least annually and updated as appropriate both to maintain
compliance with changing regulations and to keep up with the state of the art and consensus industry
standards. Inspection logs and fire incident reports should be maintained in Appendix B and should be
used to provide corrections and improvements for this fire prevention plan.
This pian will be kept in the workplace and made accessible for employee review.
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I CLASSIFICATION OF F! LS
Fire is a chemical reaction involving rapid oxidation or burning of a fuel. It needs four elements
to occur as illustrated below in the tetrahedron.
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The first component of the tetrahedron is fuel. Fuel can be any combustible material: solid (such as
wood, paper, or cloth), liquid (such as gasoline) or gas (such as acetylene or propane). Solids and liquids
generally convert to gases or vapors before they will burn.
Another component of the tetrahedron is oxygen. Fire only needs an atmosphere with at least 16 percent
oxygen.
Heat is also a component of the tetrahedron. Heat is the energy necessary to increase the temperature of
the fuel source to a point in which sufficient vapors are emitted for ignition to occur.
The final side of the tetrahedron represents a chemical chain reaction. When these components are
brought together in the proper conditions and preparations, fire will develop. Take away any one of these
elements, and the fire cannot exist or will be extinguished if it was already burning.
Fires are classified into four groups according to sources of fuel: Class A, B, C and D. Table 1 describes
the classifications of fire which can be used in making hazard assessment.
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Ordinary combustible materials such as paper, good, cloth and some rubber and
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Class A
plastic materials.
Flammable or combustible liquids, flanunable gases, greases and similar materials,
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and some rubber and plastic materials.
Class B
Class C Energized electrical equipment and power supply circuits and related materials.
Combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and
potassium.
Class D
Table 1. Classification of Fire
DETERMINING FIRE HAZARDS
This section consists of two steps: first, identifying the existing fire ha
zards in the workplace
and, second, taking action to resolve thee. The inspection checklist in Appendix ppendtx A, provides a
guide for precise fire -safe practices that must be followed. The location
of these major fire
hazards are denoted in Appendix C. Also included in Appendix C is a listing ppe st ng of the personnel
responsible for the maintenance of the equipment and
systems installed to prevent or control fires.
Material hazards shall be identified, as evident on the specific material safety data
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labeled on containers as soon as they arrive in the workplace. The identification
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also include incorporation into the company's hazard communicationro am.
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Oxygen -enriched atmospheres involve operating rooms and anesthesia machines oxygen tents as
used by ambulances, fire and police or rescue squads; hospital and laboratory supply p ry app y systems,
cutting and welding. If practical, nonflammable anesthetic agents will be used. To prevent
dangerous adiabatic heating of flammable anestheticases the cylinder valves will g � y be opened
very slowly to as pressure allow the gradual introduction of the high downstream
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cylinder valve. This will permit a slow buildup of pressure and hence temperature. i
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identification of hazards associated with medical agents and gases is NFPA 704
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Systems for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials.
XNDUSTRXAL TRT
The type of industrial truck being used shall be approved for use within any building storing
hazardous materials. All refueling operations shall be conducted outside and away from storage
of flammable materials. Areas that are used for maintenance and battery charging of electrical
trucks should be separated from storage areas.
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IV. SV""IAGE AND HANDLING PRO(0"')DURES
The storage of material shall be arranged such that adequate clearance is maintained away from
heating surfaces, air ducts, heaters, flue pipes, and lighting fixtures. All storage containers or
areas shall prominently display signs to identify the material stored within. Storage of chemicals
shall be separated from other materials in storage, from handling operations, and from
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incompatible materials. All individual containers shall be identified as
to their contents.
Only containers designed, constructed, and tested in accordance with the U. S. Department of
Transportation specifications and regulations are used for storage of compressed or liquefied
gases. Compressed gas storage rooms will be areas reserved exclusively for thatpub se with
good ventilation and at least 1 hour fire resistance rating. The gas cylinders shall be secured in
place and stored away from any heat or ignition source. Pressurized gas cylinders shall never be
used without pressure regulators.
ORD111MY COMUST XBLES
Wooden pallets will not be stacked over 6 feet tall. If feasible, extra pallets will be stored
outside or in separate buildings to reduce the risk of fire hazards.
Piles of combustible materials shall be stored away from buildings and located art from
apart
each other sufficiently to allow fire righting efforts to control an existing fire.
FLAMMABLE MATERS
Bulk quantities of flammable liquids shall be stored outdoors and away from buildin
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Smaller quantities are subsequently brought into a mixing room where they arere ared
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for use. The mixing room shall be located next to an outside wall equipped with
explosion relief vents. The room shall also have sufficient mechanical ventilation to
prevent the accumulation of flammable vapor concentrations in the explosive range.
FLAMMABLE Al A T. RL4LS
Small quantities (limited to amount necessary to perform an operation for one working
shift) of flammable liquids shall be stored in, and also dispensed from, approved safety
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containers equipped with vapor -tight, self-closing caps, screens or covers.
Flammable liquids shall be stored away from sources that can produce sparks. Flammable
liquids shall only be used in areas having adequate and, if feasible, positive ventilation.
If the liquid is highly hazardous, the liquid shall only be used in areas `with a local
exhaust ventilation.
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FLAMMABLE 1 4 2 rRL4LS
Flammable liquids shall never be transferred from one container to another b applying
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air pressure to the original container. Pressurizing such containers ina cause them to
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rupture, creating a serious flammable liquid spill.
When dangerous liquids are being handled, a warning sign. will bep osted near the
operation, notifying other employees and giving warning that open flames are hazardous
and are to be kept away.
The storage and usage areas will include fire -resistive separations, automatic sprinklers,
special ventilation, explosion -relief valves, separation of incompatible materials, and the
separation of flammable materials from other materials.
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V.,RQTENTIAL IGNITION SO"R,�S
Ensure that utility lights always have some type of wire guard over them. Don't misuse
fuses. Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit.
Investigate any appliance or equipment that smells strange. Space heaters, microwave
ovens, hot plates, coffee makers and other small appliances shall be rigidly regulated and
closely monitored.
The use of extension cords to connect heating devices to electric outlets shall be
prohibited.
If a hot or under inflated tire is discovered, it should be moved well away from the
vehicle. As an alternative, the driver should remain with the vehicle until the tire is cool
to the touch, and then make repairs. If a vehicle is left with a hot tire, the tire might burst
into flames and destroy the vehicle and load.
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Table 2 lists common so, ,es of ignition that cause fires in the v,lace Ives examples in
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each case, and suggests preventive measures.
Sources of
Ignition
Examples
Preventive Measures
Electrical defects, generally due to
Use only approved equipment. Follow National
Electrical
poor maintenance, mostly in
Electrical Code. Establish regular maintenance.
equipment
wiring, motors switches, lamps and
hot elements.
Follow a regular schedule of inspection,
maintenance, and lubrication.
Friction
Hot bearings, misalign or broken
machine parts, poor adjustment.
Follow established welding precautions. Keep
burners clean and properly adjusted. Do not use
Cutting and welding torches, gas
open flames near combustibles.
Open flames
and oil burners, misuse of gasoline
torches.
'l Smoke only in permitted areas. Make sure
Smoking and
Dangerous near flanunable liquids
matches are out. Use appropriate receptacles.
matches
and inareas where combustibles
are stored or used.
Ground equipment. Use static eliminators.
Humidify the atmosphere.
Static electricity
Occurs where liquid flows from
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pipes.
Provide ample clearances, insulation, air
circulation. Check heating apparatus prior to
Hot surfaces
Exposure of combustibles to
leaving it unattended.
furnaces, electric lamps or irons.
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WELDING AND CUTTING
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Welding and cutting will not be permitted in areas not authorized by management.
If practical, welding and cutting operations shall be conducted in well -ventilated rooms with a
fire-resistant floor. If this practice is not feasible, shall ensure that the
work areas have been surveyed for fire hazards; the necessary precautions taken to prevent fires;
and issue a work permit. This work pennit shall only encompass the area,
item and time which is specified on it.
If welding is to be performed over wooden or other combustible type floors, the floors will be
swept clean, wetted down, and covered with either fire -retardant blankets, metal or other
noncombustible coverings.
Welding will not be permitted in or near areas containing flammable or combustible materials
(liquids, vapors, or dusts). 'Welding will not be permitted in or near closed tanks that contain or
have contained flammable liquids unless they have been thoroughly drained, purged and tested
free from flammable gases or vapors. welding shall not begin until all combustible materials
have been removed at least .35 feet from the affected areas or, if
unable to relocate, covered with a fire retardant covering. This also applies to walls, partitions,
ceilings, or roofs of combustible materials. Openings in walls, floors, or ducts shall be covered if
located within 35 feet of the intended work area. welding will not be permitted on any closed
containers.
Fire extinguishers will be provided at each welding or cutting operation. A trained watcher will
be stationed at all times during the operation and for at least 30 minutes following the completion
of the operation. This person will assure that no stray sparks cause a fire and will immediately
extinguish fires that do start.
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OPEN FLAMES
No open flames will be permitted in or near spray booths or spray rooms. If indoor spray -
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painting work needs to be performed outside of standard spray -painting booths, adequate
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ventilation will be provided. All potential ignition sources will also be eliminated.
Gasoline or alcohol torches shall be placed so that the flames are at least 18 inches away from
wood surfaces. They will not be used in the presence of dusts, vapors, flammable or combustible
liquids, paper or similar materials. Torches shall never be left unattended while they g are burning.
The company has a specific policy regarding cigarette/cigar/pipe smoking in the workplace.
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Smoking and no -smoking areas will be clearly delineated with conspicuous signs. Rigid
enforcement will be maintained at all times. The plan administrator will enforce observance of
permissible and prohibited smoking areas for employees and outside visitors to the workplace.
Fire -safe, metal containers will be provided where smoking is permitted. No -smoking areas will
be checked periodically for evidence of discarded smoking materials.
STATIC ELECTRICITY
The company recognizes that it is impossible to prevent the generation of static electricity in
every situation, but the company realizes that the hazard of static sparks can be avoided by
preventing the buildup of static charges. One or more of the following preventive methods will
be used: grounding, bonding, maintaining a specific humidity level (usually 60 -70
percent), and ionizing the atmosphere. where a static accumulating piece of equipment is
unnecessarily located in a hazardous area, the equipment will be relocated to a safe location
rather than attempt to prevent static accumulation.
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VI. HOU W._-A:KEEPING PREVENTIVE TE..dNIQUES
✓ The following are housekeeping techniques and procedures to prevent occurrences of
fire.
✓ Keep storage and working areas free of trash.
✓ Place oily rags in covered containers and . dispose of daily.
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✓ Do not use gasoline or other flammable solvent or finish to clean floors.
✓ Use noncombustible oil -absorptive materials for sweeping floors consisting of sawdust or
some other combustible material treated with oil.
✓ Dispose of materials in noncombustible containers that are emptied daily.
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✓ Remove accumulation of combustible dust.
✓ Don't refuel gasoline -powered equipment in a confined space, especially in the presence
of equipment such as furnaces or water heaters.
✓ Don't refuel gasoline -powered equipment while it is hot.
✓ Follow proper storage and handling procedures.
✓ Ensure combustible materials are present only in areas inuantities required for the work
operation.
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✓ Clean up any spill of flammable liquids immediately.
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✓ Ensure that if a worker's clothing becomes contaminated with flammable liquids, these
individuals change their clothing before continuing to work.
✓ Post "No Smoking" caution signs near the storage areas.
✓ Report any hazardous condition, such as old wiring, worn insulation and broken electrical
equipment, to the supervisor.
✓ Keep motors clean and in good working order.
Don't overload electrical outlets.
✓ Ensure all equipment is turned off at the end of the work day.
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VI. HOUSEKEEPING PREVENTIVE TECHNIQUES
✓ Maintain the right type of ire extinguisher available for use.
✓ Use the safest cleaning solvents (nonflammable and nontoxic) when cleaning electrical
equipment. Such solvents include inhibited methyl chloroform, or a blend of Stoddard
solvent and perchloroethylene.
✓ Ensure that all passageways and fire doors are unobstructed. Stairwell doors shall never
be propped open, and materials shall not be stored in stairwells.
✓ Periodically remove overspray residue from walls, floors, and spray ceilings of s booths
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and ventilation ducts.
✓ Remove contaminated spray booth filters from the building as soon as replaced, or keep
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immersed in water until disposed.
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Don't allow materials to block automatic sprinkler systems, or to be piled around fire
extinguisher locations. To obtain the proper distribution of water, a minimum of 18
inches of clear space must be maintained below sprinkler deflectors. If there are no
sprinklers, a 3 foot clearance between piled material and the ceiling must be maintained
to permit use of hose streams. These distances must be doubled when stock is piled
higher than 15 feet.
✓ Check daily for any discarded lumber, broken pallets or pieces of material stored on site
and remove properly.
✓ Repile immediately any pile of material which falls into an aisle or clear space.
✓ Use weed killers that are not toxic and do not pose a fire hazard.
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VII. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Every building will be equipped with an electrically managed, manually operated erated fire alann
system. when activated, the system will sound alarms that can be heard above the ambient noise
levels throughout the workplace. The fire alarm will also be automatically transmit to the fire
department. Any fire suppression or fire detection system will automatically actuate the building
alarm system.
The automatic sprinkler system, if applicable, will adhere to NFPA 13, Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems. The sprinkler system and components will be electrical)
supervised to ensure reliable operation. This includes gate valve tamper switches with a local
alarm at a constantly attended site when the valve is closed. If a single water supply I is provided
by a connection to the city mains, a low pressure monitor is included. If pressure tanks are the
primary source of water, air pressure, water level, and temperature shall be supervised. If fire
pumps are provided to boost system pressure, supervision will monitor loss of pump power,
pump running indication, low system pressure, and low pump suction pressure.
In hospitals, every patient sleeping room will be provided with an outside window or door that
can be opened from the inside; this will allow venting of products of combustion if there is a fire.
A specially designed smoke control system can be a substitute for an outside window.
Portable fire extinguishers are placed in all buildings. Fire extinguishers must be kept fully
charged and in their designated places. The extinguishers will not be obstructed or obscured
from view. A map indicating the locations of all fire extinguishers for this company is located in
Appendix E. The fire extinguishers will also be inspected by , at least
monthly, to make sure that they are in their designated places, have not been tampered with or
actuated, and are not corroded or otherwise impaired. The location of all hydrants, hose houses,
portable fire extinguishers, or other fire protective equipment shall be properly marked with
arrows and signs painted on the pavement.
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VIII. TRAINING
All employees shall be instructed on the locations and proper use of fire extinguishers in their
work areas. Employees shall also be instructed as to how to operate the building's fire alarm
system, and be familiar with evacuation routes. The training of all employees shall include the
locations and types of materials and/or processes which pose potential fire hazards. The training
program shall also emphasize the following:
1. Use and disposal of smoking materials.
2. The importance of electrical safety.
3. Proper use of electrical appliances and equipment.
4. Unplugging heat producing equipment and appliances at the
end of each work day.
5. Correct storage of combustible and flM M le materials.
6. Safe handling of compressed gases and flammable liquids.
Ongoing training shall include regularly scheduled fire drills. Training documentation shall be
placed in Appendix D.
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APPENDIX A
FIRE PREVENTION CHECKLIST
This checklist should be reviewed regularly and kept up-to-date.
_ No makeshift wiring _Fuse and control boxes clean and closed
_ Extension cords serviceable _Circuits properly fused or otherwise protected
Motors and tools free of dirt and grease _Equipment approved for use in hazardous areas
JLights clear of combustible materials _ Ground connections clean and tight and have electrical
continuity
_ Safest cleaning solvents used
FRICTION
_ Machinery properly lubricated
SPECIAL FIRE -HAZARD MATERIALS
_ Machinery properly adjusted and/or aligned
_ Storage of special flammables isolated _ Nonmetal stock free of tramp metal
WELDING AND CUTTING
_ Area surveyed for fire safety
Permit issued
OPEN FLAMES
_ Combustibles removed or covered
_ Kept away frorn spray rooms and booths _ Portable torches clear of flammable surfaces
_ No gas leaks
PORTABLE HEATERS
_ Set up with ample horizontal and overhead clearances _ Safely mounted on noncombustible
surface
_ Secured against tipping or upset Use of steel drums prohibited
_ Combustibles removed or covered Not used -as rubbish burners
HOT SURFACES
_ Hot pipes clear of combustible materials
_ Ample clearance around boilers and furnaces
SMOKING AND MATCHES
_ Soldering irons kept off combustible surfaces
Ashes in metal containers
_ "No smoking" and "smoking" areas clearly marked _ No discarded smoking materials in prohibited
areas
— Butt containers available and serviceable
TRE PREVENTION CHECKLI.
SPONTANEOUS IGNITION
Flammable waste material in closed, metal containers _ Piled material, cool, dry, and well
ventilated
_ Flammable waste material containers emptied frequently _ Trash receptacles emptied daily
STATIC ELECTRICITY
_ Flammable liquid dispensing vessels grounded and bonded_ Proper humidity maintained
_ Moving machinery grounded
HOUSEKEEPING
No accumulations of rubbish
_ Safe storage of flammable
_ Passageways clear of obstacles
_ Automatic sprinklers unobstructed
FIRE PROTECTION
_ Premises free of unnecessary combustible materials
_ No leaks or dripping of flammable and floor free of spills
_ Fire doors unlocked and operating freely with fusible links
Proper type of fire extinguisher
_ Fire extinguisher in proper location
_ Access to fire extinguishers unobstructed
_ Access to fire extinguishers clearly harked
_ Fire protection equipment turned on
_ Extinguishing system in working order
Service date current
_ Personnel trained in use of equipment
_ Personnel exits unobstructed and maintained
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APPENDIX B
INSPECTION LOGS AND FIRE INCIDENT REPORTS
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APPENDIX C
HAZARD IDL' N?'.IFI A TION
Type Location Control Extinguisher
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APPENDIX E
FIRE E VA CUA TION PLAND AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCA TION
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Springs of Living Water
Richardson Springs, Butte County, California
CSFM File #60-04-61-0011-000-035-1
SYNOPSIS Or ISSUE: The California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) has
declared that the Springs of Living Water (SLW) is operating
buildings used for public assemblage and/or habitation which are
hazardous and unsafe to human occupants. As such, CSFM has
attempted since 1984 to obtain satisfactory compliance with fire
and life safety standards. As of this time, SLW has not complied
with these standards.
ACTION REQUESTED: CSFM is requesting the Butte County District
Attorney:
(a) request issuance of an injunction from the court to prohibit
the occupancy of the hotel, Lodge and Ebenezer Hall
buildings at the Springs of Living Water pending correction
of all fire and life safety deficiencies in these
structures.
(b) pursue prosecution of the owners/managers of the Springs of
Living Water for violations of Section 17995, Health and
Safety Code.
(c) arrange for the reimbursement to CSFM of appropriate fines
collected (per Section 17995.5, Health and Safety Code).
WE BELIEVE THAT THE MOST CRITICAL STEP IN THIS PROCESS IS TO HAVE
THE BUILDINGS VACATED UNTIL THE COURT AND ANY OTHER APPEALS BODY
CAN HEAR AND DECIDE ON THIS ISSUE.
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Springs of Living Water
Richardson Springs CA
Building owner: Springs of Living Water
Agent:Cecil Cooper, President
Richardson Springs, CA
(916) 893-6750
Attorney:Paul J. Henry (also on Board of Directors)
1339 Esplanade, Chico CA 95926
(916) 343-8783
Enforcing Agency: California State Fire Marshal
Regional: Nancy Wolfe, Regional Chief
Dan Najera, Supervising Deputy State Fire Marshal
4433 Florin Rd. #400, Sacramento CA 95823
(916) 427-4325
Field: Jack Pirisky, Deputy State Fire Marshal.
4 Williamsburg Ln. #3, Chico CA 95926
(916) 895-4312
BACKGROUND: In late 1983, serious* fire and life safety
deficiencies were identified at property owned and operated by the
Springs of Living Water (SLW). The California State Fire Marshal
(CSFM) notified Cecil Cooper, SLW's President, of these
deficiencies in a letter dated January 26, 1984. During 1984 and
1985, SLW worked closely with CSFM to provide plans for correcting
these deficiencies. CSFM has always recognized that correction of
some hazards cannot be made immediately and has worked with the
facility to develop a plan and time table for correction of all
hazards,
In 1981, the Legislature transferred authority for the enforcement
of building standards in "multiple -story structures existing on
January 1, 1985, let for human habitation above the ground floor"
from the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to
CSFM. At that time, the applicable building standards were located
in Title 25, California Code of Administration. In 1985, all state -
building standards administered by all state agencies -were
consolidated into the State Building Code ---Title 24, Part 2,
California Code' of Administration. Thus, correspondence written
after 1985 referred to Title 24. . Also, in July, 1985, the
Legislature changed the State Historical Building Code (SHBC) to
make its application mandatory rather thanp ermissive. Therefore
CSFM has applied the SHBC since that time and included references
to the SHBC in our correspondence regarding SLW.
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It seems that in 1985, SLW felt that the correction of the
deficiencies would be a financial burden they were unable to
endure. As such, they proposed selling the property to
Northwestern Resources, Inc. In August, 1985, CSFM informed Ron
Moser of Northwestern Resources, of the deficiencies present in the
hotel building and established a plan of correction for the
building after the sale was consummated. At that time the
conditions established by CSFM were acceptable to SLW and the
prospective buyer. The following month (September 1985), SLW
informed CSFM that the sale of the property had been cancelled and
SLW requested information regarding appeal rights.
During the latter period of 1985, there was considerable confusion
and disagreementy concerning the applicable appeals body for this
issue. CSFM believed that the State Building Standards Commission
(SBSC) was the appropriate body because the SHBC only established
the State Historical Building Code Board (SHBCB) as the appeals
body for issues appealed by the affected party and the local
enforcing agency. There is no local enforcinga in this
cas e.1 agency Y his
Since CSFM's opinion disagreed with that of the SHBCB, CSFM asked
the Attorney General for informal advice. Charles Kobayashi,
Supervising Deputy Attorney General, provided his opinion which
says in part "the SHBCB has no appeal authority over any action
taken by any state agency such as the SFM's office, In the case of
a state agency, (Section 18 9 6 0 ] subdivision (c) (6) [Health and
Safety Code] provides that the appeal shall be to the SBSC.
Regarding CSFM's consultation with SHBCB under Section 18961,
Health and Safety Code, "SHBCB's role is advisory only and the
statute does not require the SFM to abide by the SHBCB's
recommendations."
Per Section 18961, CSFM requested consultation from the SHBCB
regarding SLW deficiencies in April, 1986, In October, 1986, the
SHBCB informed CSFM that its members would make an informal
inspection of the hotel building. In March 1987, CSFM requested
As the Administrative head of the Butte County Fire
Department is a Fire Warden and no Fire Chief has been appointed
by the Butte County Board of Supervisors, no fire chief has
authority per Section 13145 or 13146 of the Health and Safety Code.
CSFM is not acting as the local fire official but as a state agency
having the primary fire and life safety authority for enforcing
minimum fire and life safety requirements.
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that SHBCB provide CSFM with its recommendations. SHBCB responded
that it would not consider the issuep
until its March or July, 1987
board meeting. SHBCB has not yet provided CSFM with any
recommendations.
In April 1987, SHBCB advised SLW to obtain the services of a
consultant to "help you and your board develope [sic] an adequate
response to the State Fire Marshal's concerns." In June, 1987,
CSFM received initial correspondence from SLW's consultant. In
November 1987, CSFM requested but did not receive a copy of'that
consultant's report. In April 1988, it was reported to CSFM that
this consultant's report had been submitted to SHBCB. CSFM has
never received this report and SLW has not approached CSFM for
consideration of any alternate means of protection based on the
findings of their consultant.
In March, 1989, a reinspection was conducted by CSFM and indicated
the continued deficiencies in the hotel, Lodge and Ebenezer Hall
buildings.
CSFM believes that we have allowed more than adequate time to
correct serious deficiencies. We have attempted to provide
information ori acceptable alternatives to the requirements of the
State Building Code and State Historical Building Code which would
provide a safe environment for the buildings' occupants while
maintaining the historic fabric of the structures. The
deficiencies noted during the inspection of these buildings present
a significant hazard to the safety of the occupants of these
structures and have existed to an unacceptably long time without
corrective action. While we are aware that SLW has petitioned the
SHBCB for appeal of the requirements for an automatic fire
sprinkler system, occupancy separations, and stairway separation,
the remainder of the hazards have not been corrected. This
demonstrates a callous disregard for the safety of the buildings'
occupants. We believe that we have no alternative but'to refer the
matter to the Butte County District Attorney for further action.
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DEFICIENCIES
Hotel Building
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1. Additional approved means of egress shall be provided from
this building. The existing fire escapes may be used as one
means of egress if the following is provided. This
deficiency was originally listed in our letter of January
26, 1989 to Cecil Cooper. Illustrations of this deficiency
may be found in Photos #3, 4, 24 and 25.,
a. The pitch shall not exceed 60 degrees;
b. The width shall not be less than 18 inches;
C, The treads shall not be less than 4 inches wide;
d. The fire escape shall extend to the round or be
, g
provided with counter --balanced stairs reaching the
ground;
e. Access shall be by means of an opening having a
minimum dimension of 29 inches when open;
f. The sill shall not be more than 30 inches above the
floor and landing.
g. The fire escape shall be protected from exterior
openings such as windows by one-hour fire -rated
construction. Windows may be replaced with 1/4 -inch
wired glass.
[24 CCR 8-704; 2-1215]
2. The structural integrity of the fire escapes shall be
certified in writing to the California State Fire Marshal by
a licensed structural engineer. While this item was not
specified in previous corespondence to SLW, this
certification is needed to assure that the approved fire
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escape could be supported by the structure. Illustrations
of this deficiency may be found in Photos #3, 4 24 and 25,
[24 CCR 8-704; 2-1215]
3. The glazed opening in the stairway wall near the Old
Doctor's office shall be replaced with materials approved
for at least one-hour fire -rated p
d construction. This
deficiency was originally presented in our letter of Jul
26, 19889 Illustrations o f this y
deficiency may be found in
Photos #36 and 37.
(24 CCR 8-704; 2-1215(f)]
4. The door to the Old Doctor's Office shall be replaced with a
20 -minute fire -rated door assembly or equivalent(e.g.,1-
•
3/4 inch solid wood door. This door shall be provided with
self-closing and positive -latching hardware. This deficiency
was originallyresented in our
p letter of July 25, 1984.
Illustration of this deficiency may be found in Photo #36.
[ 24 CCR 8-704; .2-1215(f)] 0.
5. The fourth floor shall not be used for any purpose unless
provided with an approved means of egress. Access to the
fire escape by means of the window and roof is not
acceptable as occupants must travel across a section of the
roof and scale a parapet before reaching an unapproved fire
escape ladder extending approximately 7 stories to the
ground. In July, 1984, the facility agreed to cease use of
the fourth floor unless acceptable exiting was provided from
this area. There has been no subsequent notification to
CSFM that SLW intended to change this policy. However, it
was noted in our latest inspection that the area was
occupied. Illustration of this deficiency may be found in
Photos #3, 4 , . 20, 21, 22, 24-, and 38 .
[24 CCR 2-807]
6. If the fourth floor is to be used, corridors on that floor
shall be of one-hour fire -rated construction with openings
protected by approved fire -rated assemblies or equivalent
(e•g•, 1-3/4 inch solid wood doors). This deficiency was
originally presented in our letter of April 22, 1984.
Illustration of this deficiency may be found in Photo #51.
[24 CCR 2-807]
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7. The following rooms shall be separated from the lobbyb not
onstruction. All o
less than one-hour fire -rated c n Y
openings
shall be protected by 20 -minute fire -rated assemblies. This
deficiency was originally presented in our letter of
January 26, 1984. Illustration of this deficiencymay be
'. found in Photos 26 27 y
' # , , 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 35 and 35.
a. Garden Room
b. Kitchen
c. Conference Room
d. Family Room (aka Family Dining Room)
e. Mirror Room
f. Book Store
g. Snackery,
h. Mezzanine[24 CCR 8-704; 2-3305(h)]
8. The standpipe system shall be maintained operable at all -
times. Maintenance shall be conducted at least semi-
annually. Service shall be conducted at least every five
years by a firm licensed by the California State Fire
Marshal. Records of all maintenance and service shall be
retained and available for the inspector' �s * review for at
least five years. This deficiency was originally resented
g Y p
in our letter of January 26, 1984, Illustration -of this
deficiency may be found in -Photo #45,
[19 CCR 904]
9.. A second means of egress shall be provided from the Mirror
Room, Family Dining Room and Garden Room. These second
exits shall be installed in accordance with plans approved
by CSFM in 1985. This deficiency was originally presented
in our letter of January 26, 1984. Illustration of this
deficiency may be found in Photos #26, 28, and 30.
[ 24 CCR 8-704; 1985 UBC 3303 (c) ]
10. All vertical shafts with openings onto corridors and/or
stairwells shall be enclosed by not less than one-hour fire -
rated construction or protected by approved fire -rated
assemblies. Particular attention shall be given to pipe
chases, the rear of fire hose cabinets, and elevator doors.
This deficiency was originally presented in our letter of
January 26, 1984. Illustration of this deficiency may be
found in Photos #12, 39 and 40.
[24 CCR 8-809]
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Corridors shall not be designed nor used as ducts or
plenums. Currently, the air conditioning system g y tem is designed
with
return air ducts in the stairway walls and supply ducts
in the hotel rooms. This deficiency was . originally y
presented in our letter of January 26, 1984. Illustration
of this deficiency may be found in Photos #46, 47 48 and
49. ►
[24 CCR 8--605; 1979 UMC 706]
12. As this historical building does not conform to the
construction requirements specified in prevailingcode for
the occupancy or use and be •
• p Y •cause•deflclencles In this
building constitute a distinct fire hazard, a complete fire
sprinkler system conforming P
Y g tothe provisions of Chapter 38,
Part 2, State Building Code (Title 24, California Code of
Regulations), shall be installed throughout the building, deficiency was originally presented in our letter of
April .22 , 1984'.
[24 CCR 8-804; 2-1233]
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13. A single -station -smoke detector shall.be installed in each
sleeping room. This deficiency was oti inall
g y presented ed zn
our letter of August 8, .*1987 *
[13113.7 Health and Safety Code; 24 CCR 2-1210]
14. Approved means of exiting from the Honeycombs shall be
provided by the following method. This deficiency was
originally presented in our letter of April 22, 1984 and
specified for the Honeycombs area in our letter of
August 5, 1987. Illustration of this deficiency may be
found in Photos #41, 42, and 43.
a. All thin -panel doors which
be replaced with 20 -minute
approved equivalent (e.g:-,
[ 2 4 CCR 2-1215 (I) ]
open onto the corridors shall
fire -rated assemblies or
1-3/4 inch solid wood door) .
b. Transoms and openings onto the corridors other than
doors shall be of one-hour fire -rated construction; or,
the openings may be fixed closed and filled with gypsum
wallboard.
[24 CCR 2-1215(l)]
C, All deadbolts shall be removed from exterior exit doors.
(24 CCR 2-3304]
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d. An approved means of egress shall be provided
southeast side ded from the
of the p •
e Honeycombs. This exit shall
include a pathway which extends to the driveway
shall have unobstructed headroom of at least seven feet
and handrails or a barrier to prevent falling.
[24 CCR 2-3301; 2-3305]
15:' All ceiling and wall penetrations in the H
oneycombs,
including missing or fallenlaster or wallboard, allboard, shall be
sealed to prevent penetration of fire and/or smoke
arts of .. / ke to other
p the building. This deficiency was originally
August 5, 1987 g
presented in our letter of Au .
[19 CCR 3.14]
16. The detached handrail in the stairwayshall be repaired.
This maintenance epaired.
Item is new and has not been listed on an
previous report,. However, it does illustrate the lack of
acceptable maintenance conducted in this building,
Illustration of this deficiency may be found in Photo #50.
[19 CCR 3.14]
The Lodge
17. The existing fire escape shall be replaced or shall
1 with ip11 be made
to comply y i h the provisions listed n Item #1 for the
Hotel. This deficiency was originally resented in ou
letter of August p r
gu 5, 1987. Illustration of this deficiency
may be found in Photos #52 53 and
� � 54.(24 CCR 2-1215 (H) ]
18.. The interior stairway shall be enclosed in a continuous
shaft with walls -not less than one-hour fire -resistive
construction. openings into the shaft shall berotected
with self-closing so
p lid wood doors at least 1�-3/4 inches
thick.. The stairway need not be enclosed if separated at
each storyb one-hour p
Y one - r fire- resistive construction of two
inches of solid wood having openings protected with one-hour
fire -resistive assemblies. This defici
g pne ent .was originally
resented in our Y g lly
P r letter of August 5, 1987
[24 CCR 2-1215(F)]
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19. All thin -panel doors opening onto the corridor shall be
replaced as described in Item #13a for the Hotel.
' was orThis
deficiency originally presented in our letter of
August 5, 1987,
[24 CCR 2-12151
20. Ventilation ducts opening onto the corridor
shall be
protected by approved fire dampers. This deficiencywas
originally presented in our letter of
. August 5, 1987.
[24 CCR 2-1215]
21. The standpipe system shall be maintained operable at all
times. Maintenance shall be conducted at least semi-
annually. Service shall be conducted at least ever
years b a' firm licensed y five
Y sed by the California State Fire
Marshal. Records of all maintenance and service shall hall be
retained and available for the inspector's review for at
least five years. This deficiencyoriginally was g lY presented
in our letter of August 5, 1987.
[19 CCR 904]
22. Missing or .damaged hoses or nozzles for the standpipe system
shall be replaced. This deficienc resented
letter of August 5, 1987 Y was p in our
.
[19 CCR 3.24]
23. A single -station smoke -detector shall•
be installed In each
sleeping room. This deficiency was originally res
our letter of August 5, 1987 g Y p ented in
.
(13113*7, Health and Safety Code; 24 CCR 2-1210]
Ebenezer Hall
24. Emergency lighting shall be provided for all exits.'
This
lighting shall be controlled automatically upon Y p failure of
the normal electrical supply. This deficiency wasresented
in our letter of August 5 wasp
resented
1987.
[24 CCR 2-33-13(B)J.
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25. All loose seats, folding chairs or similar seating
facilities that
are not fixed to the floor shall be bonded
together in, groups of not less than three, The "theater
type" seats shall be secured to the floor.•
This deficiency
was. originally presented in our 1 etter of August. 5 1
[19 CCR 3.06] g ' 987•
26. All electrically illuminated exit signs shall •
laced. These -g all be repaired or
re
p e exit signs shall be lighted at an time
building is occupied. This deficiency Y the
iency was originally
presented in our letter of August 51 1987.
[ 24 CCR 2-3314; 19 CCR 1.14]
27. An illuminated exit sign shall berovided
partition doorways P above the
p rway. This deficiency was originally presented
in our letter of August g Y p nted
gu 5, 1987.
[24 CCR 2-3314]
28. All storage shall be removed from under the s '
stage* This
area shall not be used for storage of any kind. This
deficiency was originally presented in our letter
August 5, 1987. of
[19 CCR 3.14; 3.19] `4
29. The capacity of the room shall beosted in p a conspicuous
place near the
main exit. This sign shall state: OCCUPANT
LOAD SHALL NOT EXCEED 943 PERSONS. This deficiency was
originally presented in our letter of August
CCR 3.30 g 5, 1987.
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Dan Peterson
July 21, 1989
In April 1987, SHBCB advised SLw to obtain the services
consultant to "help o ervices of a
p y u and your board develope [sic] an adequate
response to the State Fire Marshal's concerns." Yrs June 19
o ' 87'
CSFM received initial correspondence ndence from you. In November 1987,
and April 1988, it was reported to CSFM thatour report Y p xt had been
submitted to S
HBCB. CSFM has never received this report and SLw
has not approached CSFM for consideration of any alt
of protection � Y ernate means
p based on your findings,
In March, 1989, a reinspection was conducted * b CSFM a .
Y and indicated
the continued def iclenoies in the hotel, Lodge and Ebenezer Hall
buildings. The deficiencies listed below were noted during that
inspection.
DEFICIENCIES
Hotel, Building
1• Additional approved means of egress shah. berovid
' P ed from
this building, The existingi
fire escapes may be used as one
means of egress if the following is provided. This deficient
was origina11 listed in our o
Y letter of January 26, 1989 to
Cecil Cooper.
a. The pitch shall not exceed 60 degrees;
b. The width shall not be less than 18 inches;
CO The treads shall not be less than 4 inches wide;
d. The fire escape shall extend to the ground or be
provided with counter -balanced stairs reachingthe
g
round #
e. Access shall be by means of an opening having a
minimum dimension of 29 inches when open;
. The sill shall not be more than 30 inches above the
floor and landing
g. The fire escape shall be protected from exterior
openings such as windows by one-hour fire -rated
construction. Windows may be replaced with 1/4 -inch wired
glass.
[24 CCR 8-704; 2-12153
Dan Peterson
aulY 211 1989
2 • The structural .
certified integrity of the fire
ied In writing to the escapes sha3l be
a licensed s California State Fir
structural engineer. a Marshal by
specified in While this its
certification p�'evious corres correspondence was not
p fication is needed p e to SLW
to assure that� this
escape oauYd be su orte the approved fire
2-w12151 PP d by the structure .
[24 CCR 8-704 •
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The glazed opening in t
Office he stairway wall neo
shall be replaced with r the Cid Doctor � s
one" -hour f i h materials approved
re -rated construction. far at least
Originally presentedThis defi-cienc
in our Iette�- of � Y Was
8-704; 2a&1215(f my 26, 1988.C24)� CCR
The door to the Old t
20-m.�n Doctor s cif fice shat].
ute fire -rated door as be replaced with a
inch solid wood d assembly or equivalent(e.g..roor) . This door s 1 3/4
closing and ositiv - hall be provided with
P e 1 atching hardware. self
originally presented in our This defic�.ency was
8e-704* 2-1215 letter of July 25 1984 .
tf}� [24 CCR
The fourth floor shall not be used for
Provided with an approved any Purpose unl, ess
the f' pP Ved second Moans of e
ire escape by means Qf gross. Access to
acceptable as the window and roof
occupants must traveli s not
roof and scale a across a section of
parapet before reachingthe
escape ladder extending a an unapproved fire
In Jul 1984facility
g pproximately 7' stories to
Y � the f aci 1 it agreed the ground.
floor unless acre Y g d tQ cease use of the
acceptable exiting was Provided fourth
There has been no subsequentp ,ided from this area.
intended to c notification to C8F'M
change this policy, How that S LW
latest inspection However, it was noted i
p n that the area was Occupied, n our
ccupied, [24 CCR 2-807
6 . If the fourth floor •is to be used
shall be of one -ho corridors
ur fire rated construe
Ye protested key a roved � tion
,_.� a ,� pp fire rated assemblies
�ijj ( :g• , 1 3/4 inch so es
0 originally1 id wood doors } . T
presented �. his
2-8071 n our letter Qf April 22
on that floor
With openings
or equiVal.ent
deficiency was
r 1984. [24 CCR
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• July 211 1989-
7w The followin roc
less g ms shall be separated from
than one-hour fire-rated the lobby by not
'shall be ed construction. Al •
protected by 20--minute f 1 openings
deficient was ire-rated assemblies. •
Y original Zy presented This
January 6 , I98 4 ,40
in our letter of
I a , Carden Room
b. Kitchen.
c. Conference Room
d. Family Roomaka Fa •
C milt' Dining Room
�. Mirror Room 9
f. Book store
9. Snackery
h. Mezzanine [ 24 CCR 8-704; 04 , 2-3305Chi �
8. The standpipe System
times. Y m shall be maintained
Maintenance shall be tend operable at
�
Service s acted at lust se
hall be conducted at led mi�annually.
licensed b the every five years b
Y CaliforniaCa l ,i fornia State Fire Ma Y a firm
ol maintenance and serv' rshal. Records of all
the inspector's ice shall be retained and
�p.. pector s review fo available for
eficlenc r at least five ear
y was or.�ginally presented years, • Thf s
January 2 6, 19 8 4. in our letter o f
[19 CCR 904]
�• A �second means , of egress shall b
� Room, Family Dining Roo a Provided f'x•c�m the Mirror .
shall Fa g • m and Garden Room. These se •
b installed In accordance with tend exits
in 1985 • This h plans. approved b CS
deficiency was ori Y FM
p letter of Januar ginally presented in
p y 26, 1984. [24 CCR 8-704 - our
• 1985 USC 3303 (c)
10 • All vertical � 1 shafts with openings •
stairwells shat p gs onto Corridors and
l be enclosed b /or
� y rated construe Y not less than one-hour f
tion or protected
assemblies. p by approved fire-r
�b articular attention she ire-rated
chases, the rear o ll be given to pipe
f fixe hose cabinets and p �
This deficiency Was ori elevator doers.
Januar 26 originally presented in our 2
Y 1984, [24 CCR 8-809 atter of
11.
Corridors shall not be
Curren designed nor used as duct ptZ�
Currently, the air conditionin s or plenums, 5�
air. ducts i g system is designed gned with
n the stairway walls re S
rooms. T Y and supply ducts in the �
This deficiency was ori ina a hotel, 1
of Jan g lly presented �.n Our
January 26, 1984. _ r letter
[24 CCR 8 NQS, 1979 UMC 706
1 �.
pt)vjPUiL_
12. As this historical 1 building does not con
ruction requirements s e form to the
b}j the occupant o P cified In prevailing code for
Y r use and because def icien
cies in this building
1 k)
Dan Peterson
July 21, 1989
...............
It
constitute a distinct fire hazard, a oompYete fire •
orming to the provisionssprinkler
State Building of Chapter 3$, Part 2
Re Code (Title 2 4 Cal ,
Regulations), shall be � ifornia Code of
This installed throughout •
deflc1ency was originallyg the buildin .
April 22 presented in our g
, 1984 . [24 CCR 8-804 • 2- r letter of
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13. A sing1e�station smoke detector shall be
Mee fi
ping Ecom. This deinstalled in each
our deficiency was originally
letter of August 8, 1987. Y presented in
lett
[13113.7 Health and Safety ety Code , 24 CCS 2 - �. 21
o]
14. Approved means o .
• f exiting from the
provided by the followingHoneycombs shai be
originallyr method. This deficiency
presented in our letter o was
spcifie f Aril
0 d for the Honeycombs a p 22, 1984 and
August 5. 19879 area in our letter o f
a • A3.I thirieepane], doors which open onto the corridors
replaced with 20 -minute � rr�.doxs shall
approved a fire --rated assemblies
equivalent (e.g.,1_3 or
[24 CCR 2-12 /� Inch solid wood door),
r}.
b • Transoms and openings p ings onto the corridor other than
doors shall be of one-hour fire -rated construct*
. or,
openings may be fixed closed ctIon
the c,
wallboard, ed and filled with,su
gYp m
[24 CCR 2-1215(1)]
C• All deadbolts shall be removed from exterior exit oor
[24 CCR 2-3304] ds.
d. An approved means of egress shall be provided from the
southeast side of the Honeycombs. Th' exit shall
include a pathway which extends to the driveway and
shall have unobstructed headroom of at least seven feet
DO0� � and handrails or a barrier to
4
A�C [24 CCR 23301; 2-3305] prevent falling.
15. All ceiling and wall Penetrations in the Hone combs
missing or Mallen plaster or wallboard, shall be sealed ita
prevent penetration of fire and/or smoke tother parts of the
� building. This deficiency was origina l
o
)Dorlettex of August 5, 1987. Y presented in our
O
p� C 19 CCR 3 . 14 j
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16. The detached handrail in the stairway shall be re aired.
p
Previous report. However,
This maintenance iter is new and has not been listQd on any
acceptable maintenanceconductedoin es illustrate the lack of
119 CCR 3.141 this building,
The Lodge
17• The existing fixe escape shall be replaCed or shall be made
to comply with the provisions listed in Item #1
This deficiency was for the Hertel,
originally presented in our letter of
August 5, 1987, X24 CCR 2-1215(H)]
18• The interior stairway shall be enclosed in a continuous shaft
with walls not less than one-hour fire -resistive construction.
openings into the shaft shall be
Protected olid wood doors at least 1-3/4 inches thick. with se
1 los- ay
Y'?heed not be enclosed if separated at each story b one-hour
�--fire-resistive construction of two inches of sol d Wood haviing
openings protected with one-hour fire -resistive assemblies.
QIP`''his deficiency was originally presented in our letter of
\\ August 5, 1987. [24 CCR 2-1215(F')]
a e
All thin -panel doors opening onto the corridor shall be
replaced as described in Item #13a for the Hotel. This
deficiency was originally presented in our letter- of
August 5, 1987.
[24 CCR 2-•1215] nIF P AS 0 5f4tS
O ventilation ducts opening onto the corridor shall be protected
by approved fire dampers, This deficiency was originally
0 presented in aur letter of August 5, 1987.
�� [24 CCR 2-1215]
The standpipe system shall be maintained operable at all
times- Maintenance shall be conducted at least semi-annually.
Service shall be conducted at least every five years by a firm
licensed by the California State Fire Marshal. Records of all
maintenance and service shall be retained and available for
the inspector's review for at least five years. This
deficiency was originally presented in our letter of
August 5, 1987. [19 CCR 904]
D
Dan Peterson
July 21, 1989
22 . Missing or da
shall zaaged hoses or nozzles
�Q ll be re placed• for the stand `
C letter of This deficieno was pipe system
i�- August 5 Y s �r+�sente
1987, 119 CCR 3.2 d in aur
4�
239 A single -station
glee i smoke detector shat •
p ng xoom. This de 1 be installed �,
our Pette deficiency was originally n each
�Nr . C r of August 5, 1987. g naZzy presented in
Ode. 24 CCR 23.21 [ 13.113.7, Health
0 ] and Safety
Ebenezer Hall
24• Emergency g, Y lighting shall be
lighting shall b provided for all e
the pang a controlled automatic Xzts. This
al electrical ally u on
S)o Kcal supply • This d � p failure of
in our letter Of August deficiency was re
`� t 5, 198?. [24 CC2-3.313(13)3p $anted
R
259 All 1 ogee seat •
that s, folding chairs or •
at are not f�.xed similar scatirifac �. .
groups to the floor shalt g ilities
g �sf not lest than be bonded together '
be soca three . The "theater ,� � �' �n
rad t� the floor, er type seats shat 1
presented in ourThis deficiency w � DtJ7_'
letter of August Y as originally
� �, 1.987. . [19 CCR
3.06]
26. All electrically illuminated exit '
repl$ced. These exits signs shall be repaired
rebuilding ace Signs shall be lighted p , ed or
zs occupied. .e a any time the
presented in o This deficiency w
Do Poll� our letter of August Y as originally
[24 CCR 2-3314; 29 C g 5r 19$7.
CR 1.14]
27 , An illuminated o •
da exit sign shall be provided
�. Q��Y • This def � , �.dod above the ar
le deficiency was ori tltYan
Do�e letter Of August 5 original
presented i
� 1.987. (24 CCR 2-3324 n our
2$ • A11 Storage shall
shall g l l be rezoved from
not be used fors under the stage. This
was originally torage of any kind area
ginal�,y presented This def icienc
119 CCR 3.1 in our letter of A X
4-. 3.19 ] August 5, 3.9$7 .
29. The capacity y of the room shah, be •
Place near the main ex. p4stec� in a cons icuau
LOAD SHA it , Thi, s sign shat, p s
C#O- LL NOT EXCEED 94 1 state: OCCUPANT
3 PE
0)� originally present RSONS. This deficiency
od in our letter of was
[19 CCR 3.303 August 5, 1987.
Dari Peters
.� on
.. auly 21, 1989 `
v
buying our inspection
the S p ctfon in March
?rings of 1►ivin � 1989, our office w
the Spy g Water was not la as informed that
g after the close o Planning to operate
this inforn�atf o f the 3.98$-89 s the sch¢o1
ti n, the school drool year. Seca
me. However, d building was no use of
which deficiencies were '� inspected at
must be Correct Hated Burin rev. that
in the fu ed before occu ; , g previous inspection
Lure. pY-�ng this buildings
as a school
CSFM believes thatat we have allowed
correct serious defic' ed more than ad
information on iencies. We have equate time to
state acceptable alternatives attempted to re •
Building Code tives to the requirementsp V�.de
provide and state Historical of the
a safe environme cal Budding Cede which
maintaining t nt for the buil � filch would
g he historic fabricdings Occupants '
of the structures,p while
The def •
iciencies noted Burin
present a sin g the inspections of these b •
these structures to the safety buildings
wit and have existed y °f the Occupants
hoot corrective d for an un�,cc p of
Petitions action. While w ePtably long time
d the SHBCB for a axe aware th
automatic fir appeal of the at IS LW has
e sprinkler system requirements for
stairway separation , accupsnc an
corrects n, thy: remainder a Y separations, and
corrected, We bel ieve t f the hazards h
far the safe that this demonstrates have not been
safety of the buildings, a callous Bis
g occupants. regard
Mr* Peterson, as •
that you explained to You thi
Y confer with the s morning, = am
tater regarding administrators of requesting
• g ing the deficiencies the Springs of •
is unable to ac nc�.es I have list g diving
as our Contac listed, I f Cecil Coo
possible from so t, i must have a per
someone who represents response as soon as
actions bein t the owners '
g taken to abate the which states the
necessary for these c e hazards and •
the ex errectf corrections. I� the tame frame
act nature o f the there are question s
request that deficiency or if regarding
CS�'M evaluate an you or they wish
may contact me, alternate means of to
protection, You
jj
Again 1 wish to s
ao a tate that the
e as much a California state Fire
However, we osslb2e with the a Marshal wi3.l
have.'- na carrel owners °f the facility.
long time which pondence from the ity.
would show us an in min an extremes
in their wills y indication that Y
ngness or abilit t at they are sincere
their buildings Y o abate the h
AttorneyWe are prepared hazards present in
Genex•a1. p to refer this
We sincerely hoe Matter to the
necessary. Y p that this actio •
n will not be
Sincerely,
NANCY WpLFE
Division Chief
CG: Dick Eachus, SLW
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSh.
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Department of Forestry , John R. Hawkins, Division Chief
ct: 9200 FIRE PREVENTION ENGINEERING
9230 Fire Prevention Inspection
Richardson Springs Hotel
Butte Ranaer Unit
The Resources Agency
Date . October 20, 1986
Telephone: ATSS ( )
On October 17, 1986, Battalion Chief David Minton and I met with C_ Cullimore,
Executive Director of the State Historical Building Code Advisory Board. The
meeting occurred at the Richardson Sprinqs Hotel and was for the purpose of
the State Historical Building Code Advisory Board to review site conditions
relative to previous State Fire Marshal (SFM) inspections.
Mr. Cullimore, who is an architect, seemed well informed as to previous SFM
inspections and the building layout and deficiencies. He very strongly feels
that"__.a reasonable approach to the installation of automatic fire sprinklers
must be considered_ A dogmatic approach is unacceptable".
Mr_ Cullimore, Chief Minton and I walked through much of the hotel facility-.
Although considerable work has been completed to correct violations, numerous
problems still exist.
These problems include open unprotected vertical and horizontal openings and
what appears to be a recent sleeping usage of the penthouse area.
At no time did Minton nor I make any comments or committments regarding SFM
requirements, although we did explain the value of sprinklers, particularly
where fire department response exceeds 15 minutes.
Overall, Mr. Cullimore seemed interested a
historical beliefs.
Jo -N R_.—ITFcins
Divz on Chief
j
CC: Chief Brown
B_C_ Minton
FPS Tibbetts
Randy Roxon, Dep.State Fire Marshal
Northern Region, 4433 Florin Rd.,Ste.400
Sacramento, CA 95823
hn Woods, Dep.State Fire Marshal
4 Williamsburg Ln., Ste 3, Chico 95926
and fully committed to his
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TATE OF CALIFORNIA—STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
SACRAMENTO REGION (916) 427.4325 -
4433 FLORIN ROAD, SUITE 400 ATSS 466-4325
SACRAMENTO, CA 95823 �6'
I
March 2, 1987
Clarence Cul 1 imore
State Historic Building Code Board
1500 Fifth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
SUBOECT: SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER (RICHARDSON SPRINGS HOTEL)
SFM #60-04-61-0011-000-330-0
Dear Mr. Cullimore:
Early in 1986 the State Fire Marshal requested that the State Historic
Building Code Board provide it's recommendations concerning the fire and
life safety deficiencies at the Springs of Living hater (Richardson
Springs Hotel). To date, we have not received your suggestions. We
plan to proceed, If you have any additional information to provide us
please do so before March 10, 1987.
If you have any questions, please contact me at the address or
telephone number listed above.
Sincerely,
JAMES F. McMULLEN
State Fire Marshal
By:
NANCY RIVERS WOLFE
Supervisor, Field Operations
Northern Regional Division
NRW: jt
cc: Cecil Cooper, Springs of Living Water
Paul Henry,, Springs of Living Water
Steve Brown, Butte Co. Fire Department
Jack Pari sky, Chico Branch Office
t
ST TE OF CALIFORNIA -STATE AND CONSUME9 _...VICES AGENCY
t
S ATE FIRE MARSHAL
SA AMENTO REGION
3 FLORIN ROAD, SUITE 400
SA R4MENTO, CA 95823
november 253, 1985
GEMGF DEUKMEILAK,-Gowmor
(916) 427-=S.
ATSS 4664325 A`
Paul J. Henry
1339 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
SUBJECT: SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER
(RICHARDSON SPRINGS HOTEL BUILDING)
SFM FILE #60-04-61-0011-000-330-0
Dear 'Mr. Henry
I received your letter of October 17, 1985, Mr. Cec.i1 .Cooper requested an
extention of time to correct the remaining deficiencies in the hotel
building. A copy of my reply to him is enclosed.
Items 3 through 8 listed on the enclosed letter are. deficiencies which
directly affect safe exiting from the. building,, Section 8--704,, Title. 24
(.State Hi sterical Building Cc,de) provides "... exits shall 'conform. or be made
to conform to the provisions of prevailing code." These code sections were -
cited in previous* correspondence. Two exceptions to Section -8--704 state:
3. In lieu of total conformance with existing exiting. requirements, the
-enforcing agency may accept any other condition which will allow or
provide for the ability to quickly and safely evacuate any portion of
a building without undue exposure and which will meet the intended. _
-exiting and life safety stipulated by t:tese regulations.
4. The enforciing agency may grant reasonable exceptions- to specific
prov i s i ons -..covered under applicable regulations whore such exceptions
will not directly affect the life safety intended. (Examples,.
Existing door openings, and corridor and stairway widths of less than
the specified dimensions, may be permitted provided there is
sufficient .width and height for a person to pass through the opening
or traverse the exit; existing stairways having risers and treads at
variance with specified rise and run for the occupant load and use. -may
be permitted, etc.)
These two exceptions were considered when allowing:
a) Stair enclosure of minimal. one-hour fire resistance when two-hour fire.-
resistive constuction is required by Section 3308(b) , 1979 Uniform
Building Code.
Paul J. Henry -2- November 25, 1985.
b) Stair enclosure which does not exit directly to the exterior. -as,
required by Section 3308.(d), 1979- Uniform Building Code,
c) Corridor ceilings of 318 -inch plaster over wood bath when one--hour-
fire-resistive construction is required by Section 3304(g) , 1979
Uniform Building Code,
d) Thin -panel corridor doors filled. with gypsum wall board and seaTed
with heavy -gauge sheet metal when twenty --minute fire- bated assembl-ies
are required by Section 2-3304(h), Title 24,
Section 8-80.4, Title 24, provides "(a) Every historical bu.i Zdi ng which does
note conform to. the construction requirements specified in prevailing code for
the occupancy and use and which constitutes a -d ist i,nct 'fire hazard shall be
provided with an approved automatic f ire exti n*guish ing system, as deemed
appropriate by the enforcing agency." The fire sprink 1 er system is.. re-qu iced
i n this building for the following reasons:
a) Section 1202, 1979 Uniform Building Code, provides that *Croup Rt
Division 1. occupancies more than two stories in height" or having more
than 3,000 square feet of floor area above- the first story, shall. be
not less than one-hour f i re -res i st i ve constructi'o.n . throughout..
b) Section 2-505, Title 24 (reference TabTe 5-C) and Section' 5,06, I979
Uniform Bu i l d i.ng Code, allows a maximum of, not more than 24 ,00.0-. squ are
feet of total floor space (6,,000,_basic allowable X 2 _ for..,I m .l. w.ip1e .
story + 1.00110 for -separation on 4sides).
_ ..
c) This building is six stories (74 feet) of type v, non -rated
construction. First 9 second and third floors are approximately 10,725
square feet each. The fourth floor is approximately 5.,700 square
feet, Area of the three sub -1 evel s is unavailable at this time.
d) Access to the sides and rear of the building for fire fighting
purposes 'is very limited, The hillside terrain * would prohibit the use.
of some fire apparatus.
e) The first three items- above constitute di .st nct "f ire. hazards" , as .
defined in Section 3.14, Title 19.-
As
9..As you have pointed out, Section 18961 of the Health and Safety Code sloes
specify that the State Historical Building Code Board shall be consulted. to
obtain its review of our decision However, the State Historical Building
Code Board is not the appropriate appeal body. The State' Building Standards.
Commission sits as the appeal authority. (Please refer to Section 18945,
Health and Safety Code.)
The State Fire Marshal shall submit the issue to the State Historical
Building Code Board for review as soon as possible. Please note, however,
that Section 18961 does not provide that the Board's recommendations are
binding on this office. The State Fire 'Marshal 0.11 not .'initiate any appeal
to the State Building Standards. Commission.
Paul J.. Henry November 25 19.85.
I sent Mr. Cooper a letter October 15, 1985 extending the timetable for
correcting the deficiencies at the hotel., That timetable is still to
effect. .
If you have any questions, please contact me at the address or telephone
number listed above.
Sincerely,
JAMES F. McMULLEN _
State Fire Marshal
By
7t
NANCY RIVERS WOLFS
Deputy State Fire Marshal _
Supervisor
N RII: vk
Enclosure-
cc:,
nclosurecc: Cec i 1 ' Cooper, Springs of Living Water, Richardson Springs 95973
Bill Teie, Butte Co FD, 176 Nelson Ave, Orovi 1 le 95965.
'Regional File W
Field File �_
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5 ATE of CALIFOR IA -STATE AND CONSUMER .3r-RV10ES AGENCY
TATE FIRE MARSHAL
CRAMENTO REGION
FLORIN ROAD, SUITE 404
CgAMENTo, CA 93833
September .11, 1985
lia
GEORGE QEUKME.,IIAN; Gomer
(916)427-4323.
ATS5
9i6)427-r43Z3-
ATS5 466443,?.3i
Bill. Te:ie-, Chiu'
Butte. County Fire Department
r'o Nel. son Ava..
Orov it le , CA 95965
SO BJ -ECT :.: SPRINGS OF:- LIVING WATER (RICHARDSON SPRINGS HOTEL)
, SF M,, FILE ff �- 60--o4-6 1-»0011 000-330-0
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Dear Chief Teie;
T`nis letter is intended to bring you up to date on the situation at the
Richardson Springs Hotel a we have all been struggling for years to increase
the f ire safety for this building. I think we are finally able to see a .
light,* at the end of the tunnel,
ETRE ESCAPES: The fire escapes have been extended to fully reach the
ground. No guests are housed on the fourth floor, so the most questionable.
fire escape is no longer needed.
INTERIOR STAIRWAY: The stair enclosure has been Separated. at each floor
All stairway doors have been provided with panic hardware.
STANDPIPES: The standpipe hoses have been replaced.
ELECTRICAL: An electrician has been working to repair the electrical
def�.ciencies and has replaced, wiring where necessary,
VERTICAL SHAFTS/OPENINGS.: The standpipe cabinets have been f ire -w -stopped .
CORRIDORS: The transoms have been sealed with gypsum wall. board. Thin -
panel doors were filled with gypsum wall board and sealed. with heavy—gauge-
sheet metal.
FIRE ALARM: A new fire alarm system has been installed,
ka
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September
2w
September 11, 1985
Bill Teie
SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER
( RI CHA RDSON SPRINGS HOTEL)
We were notified -by Ron Moser, Vice President of Northwestern Resources,
Inc. , that his company has- offered to buy the Springs of Living water
property, Escrow is estimated to close January 6, 1986, Because this
company is planning a. major renovation of the hotel building., this office has
agreed to extend the.completion, date for installation of automatic sprinkler
protection-, installation of occupancy separation at the lobby, replacement of
elevator doors., and: installation of additional exits in- the assembly rooms.
This extention of time was made on the condition that the entire bu.i,, g be
closed. January. 1, 1986, and vacated until. all defici.enc.i.es are- alleviated.
If events. proceed on track, we should soon .have either a newly remodeled
hotel or an -:-.unused b ilding
Sincere? ys
J ANE S F . McMULLEN -
St ate Fire Marshal
B
wAL'� ZR G. McDERMOTT
Regional Manager .
WM: NW: nal
cc: Regional File
Field File
el 90WN
A E OF CALIFORNIA -STATE AND CONSU►' 6 .ACES. AGENCY
TATE FIRE MARSHAL
►C.RAMENTO REGION
33 FLORIN ROAM, SUITE 400
6 CRAMENT0. CA 95823
&a
GEORGE DEIJKMFJIAN, Gov mw
(916) 427-4325 :
ATSS 466-1325,
MI
October 15, 1985
_
Cecil A..Ea Cooper, Pres (dent
Springs of Livi.n.g. Water
Ri ch-ard-s on Spr i--ngs, CA 95,97
-SD BdEDT : RI CHARDSO :. _ SARI -NO KOTEL BUILDING
SF -M FILE, 0'-04-6.1--D0jj DOD-330AMD
Dear Mr. Cooper-,
I received your let -Ater -of September 26, 1985. 1 air sorry to -learn that the
sale,:.of�- your property was cancel l e .
In my. -previous, correspondence listing -the def i c.i ekie-s in th-ehotel b.0 i l d.i.ng
I did not. spec ify--_'code_ sections from the State. His -tar cal Bui 1*d.ing Code (Part.
8, Title 24) How - ever, I did taik-e this code into accaunt. Paul He"y, raised-
the
aisedthe question of the: State Historical Building. Code's application to the hotel
in a 1 etter to me December 142 1984: A copy of -my replyto h i -m is attaohed.-
I have evaluated your request for an extenti on of time to correct the
remaining def4ci enci es. at the, hotel . I will approve this extent i on only
under the following conditions:
1. A complete set of fire sprinkler drawings, specif-i'cation5 and
calculations shall be submi.tt.ed to this office for appr al by December
31, 1985. These plans shall incl u.de all information ne!, es,sary for the
sprinkler_ sys-tem..water supply. The sprinkler system shall be installed -
and in work i -ng order by. April 1, 1985.
?. All electrical installations in the building shall be certifted' as safe
by a licensed electrical contractor. Written certification shall be -
received in this office -by December 31, 1985.
3. one-hour fire -rated assemblies shall be provided- at. each floor to protect
the exit corridors from the elevator shaft.
4. Plans for separating the tape library, book store,. snackery and- mezzanine
office from tine lobby shall be received in this office within 30 days.
The construction of these occupancy separations shall be completed by
December 31, 1985.
5. Installation of additional exits from the. Mirror Room, Family Room-- and..
Carden Room shall be completed by December 31, 1985. Proposed' plans
submitted April 30, 1985 are approved.
Vol
�' es
Mr. Cooper -2- October-15,, 1.985
6.. The interior stairway doors which open at the mezzanine l eve.l shat. l be
replaced with a one-hour fire--rated. assembly, or the opening may be.
sealed with 5/8. inch gypsunf wall board. This work shall be completed by
.December 31, 1985.
7. Al 1 -materials shall be removed from the storage room under the stairs and
the room door 'shall' be sealed. This shall be completed by December 1_,
1985.
8. All thin-panel corridor doors on the first sub-level (under-the lobby)
shall be rept aced .with twenty-minute. fire-rated ass-emblies, or- t-he- do.prs
shat l be f i.l l ed with gypsum wal l board and sealed with heavy gauge sheet
metal. - This work shall be completed by December 31, 19.85*
I must emphasize the need for corr-ecti o.n of these-item's - xi_th-i n the time. frame.
a 11 of ed
If you have any questions. - please do not hesit-ate to conta.c.t me at the.-
address-
he -address- or _ tel ephon.e number listed a-b-ov-e-,
_Sincerely'
, "
JAMES-. F.- McMULLEl
State: Fire .Marsh.al
By :.
NANCY RIVERS WOLFE
Deputy State_ . Fire. Marshal
Supervisor
NRW:vk
cc: Bill Tei e, Butte Co. FD., 176 Nelson Ave., Orovi l l e 95955
Hector Reed, Butte Co. FD, 2334 Fair St., chi-co 959261
-Regional Fill e
Field File -
TATE of CALIFORNIA -STATE AND CONSUM . :-tYICFS AGENCY
ATE FIRE MARSHAL
:RAMENT+O RECAON
3 FLORIN ROAD, SUITE 400
:RAMENTO, CA 93823
August 30 , 1985
Ron Moser
Northwestern Resources-, Inc s
10 Cab.al.Zo Way
Chico, CA 95926.
koo*\ C / clf-:
GEORGE DEUKMEJtAN, Governor
SU W ECT : SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER, RICHARDSO.N SP RI NGS HOTEL
SFM FILE #6004-o6-1-00.11-000-330-10
Dear Mr. Moser -,4
(916)427-4324,
ATSS 4664325
As per our meeting and your correspondence, it is any understanding. that your
coi�pan.y s. . purchasing. the.- Springs, of Living Water Richardson. Springs..
Restart) and you Wish: tri delay the -installation of the automatic fire -
�A spr x .e - syst m. and construction of occupancy separations until a camplete
renovation of the, building. can be made .early in 1986
This. off ice. will_ agree to your proposal under the - fallowing. conditions ::
1. The building shall not be occupied after December 31 ,. 1985 until. all
deficiencies have been corrected., and
2. Complete plans and. specifications for all renovation and modification
shall be submitted to this office for review and approval prior to
beginning construct ion .
This approval refers -to deficiencies found during an inspection of they
Richardson Springs Hotel building . only. A representative of this office Will
survey the remainder of the. buildings., as soon as possible..
If you have any questions, please do not hes-itate-to contact me at the
address or telephone number listed above.
Sincerely,
JAMES F. McMULLEN
State Fire Marshal
By
NANCY RIVERS WOLFS
Deputy State Fire Marshal TII
Supervisor
NRW: vk
cc: Cecil Cooper, Springs of Living Water, Richardson Springs 95973
Bill Teie, Butte Co. Fire Dept . , 176 Nelson Ave . , Orovil le 95965
Regional File
Field File
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spril dw� of ,C4 Water -
CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
ML A.E. COOPER, President n •�
0D -
April
30 , 1985 � � �� �
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Nancy R. Wolfe
Dev Fire Marshal
uty
(Supervisor) '`'j £LZ�ti
4433 Florin Road Suite 400
.. J•7.•:
Sacramento, CA -95823 "
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Dear Ms • ■ 1 0 I f e \` w:J: tJi A.J ,.J' .!• ` •
Greetin s . ih the mighty Name* of =`Jesus I.:.•
In response. to your lettex ' of ..- 22 9 1985.,= - .I am enclosing
the drawings. mentioned in items #6--., Exit.,..--Wdnber , which in
our previous ' letter* - to you was f8', "Number of Exits F` .
,t' ..v., J rf .•.J, ; {� .41 l,w , .•i:i `
I will reply fu:r:: t'o ot.r letter. 'ori.
F a short while..
Sincerely,
Jf
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Cecil A. E. Coop-er-`
President
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FIRE MARSHAL'S REQUIREMENTS (-PER'LETTER OF APRIL 22, 1985)
1. Fire Es. ca e - Deferred. 4th floor not in use.
'✓ 2. Interior Stairway - Panic Hardware - by May 22 1985 1 884 00
3. Separation of Occupancies - Plans by May 22nd. Construction to
begin,30 days from approval. ($5,640.00)
4
J 4. Standpipes Hoses, Nozzles replaced. By May 22nd. ($750.00)
/5. Exit Hardware - Panic Hardware. By May 22nd. ($7,273.00)
6. Number of Exits - Plans by April 30th. Construction begins on
approval. ($3,650.00)
7. Electrical - Installation and certification. By May 22nd.
8. Vertical Shafts and Openings - by May 7th. Elevator doors
by May 22nd. (Items 8 & 9= $1,250.00)
9. Corridors - Transoms sealed by.May 22nd.
Corridor Doors by May 22nd,
10. Fire Alarm - Plans by May 7th, Construction begins 15 days
after approval. ($2,700.00)
11. Fire S rinkler S stem - Completed b September 30 1985
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($230,000.00 low estimate)
Items #3, #6, #11 and possibly #5 may be deferred by State Fire Marshal's
office if title passes to NRI. We are pursuing completion of items #2, #49
#7, #89 #9, and #10.
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