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November 10, 2001,
City of South Miami "M,, R
Building and Zoning Department Eusebio 1I.Mora
6130 Sunset Drive ARCFIITECT
South Miamit,Florida 33143
RE: Santamarina Residence and Addition
6870 Southwest 77`h Terrace
South Miami,Florida 33143
Addition&Remodeling No. 01-468
Gentlemen:
We have inspected the above referenced residence in an effort to evaluate the required
components that will have to be upgraded in order to comply with the 25% rule as stated in the
South Florida Building Code Section 104.3.
We have incorporated into the construction documents the following items in order to comply
with this regulation.
1. Second means of escape-One window in each bedroom shall comply with second means of
egress as per S.F.B.C. 3111 or a door has been provided (See floor plans for location and
specifications.)
2. Hard-wired smoke detectors-One smoke detector(hard-wired) is shown in each bedroom and
sleeping area along with one smoke detector in the area adjacent to the sleeping facilities.
(See electrical plans for location and specifications)
3. Electrical wiring —The electrical wiring, panels, breakers, and equipment all have been
upgraded to cooper wiring and breaker type panel.
4. Ground fault interrupters (GFI)-GFI outlets will be installed at all bathroom, exterior, garage
and kitchen areas within 6 ft. of the sink. (See electrical plans for location and specifications)
5. Exterior doors-All exterior doors shall be new and shall comply with the minimum standards
of the S.F.B.C. (See floor plans and specifications )
6. Duct work in new area shall be R-6 shall comply with the minimum standards of the S.F.B.C.
(See floor plans and specifications)
7. A new door to the bedroom and bathroom shall be 32" wide to comply with handicap
accessibility and shall comply with the minimum standards of the S.F.B.C. (See floor plans
and specifications)
8. STRUCTURAL-Grout filled cells (Tie down)- One 95 vertical bar shall be installed and
grouted into the foundation and into the existing tie beam as specified in the structural
drawings. (See structural drawings for location and specifications)
9. A new foundation, 8" C.B.S. walls and concrete tie beam shall be constructed in the the
existing open carport replacing the steel columns and wood beams. (See structural plans and
specifications)
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