Correspondence 017e. C-
May 20, 2005 CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Roth Heating
Lisa Palma
PO Box 1265
Canby, OR 97013
RE: MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: MEC2005 -00212 Construction Type: 5 -B
Tenant Name: Cascade Veterinary Occupancy Type: B
Address: 11140 SW 68 Parkway Occupant Load: 51+
Area: 9,610 sq ft Stories: 2
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
(OMSC) 2002 edition; The submitted plans are approved subject to the following.
1. Equipment and appliances shall be installed as required by the terms of their approval, in
accordance with the conditions of the listing, the manufacturer's installation instructions
and this code. Manufacturer's installation instructions shall be available on the job site at
the time of inspection. OMSC 304.1
2. Smoke detectors shall be installed in return air systems with a design capacity greater
than 2000 cfin. Upon activation, the smoke detector shall shut down the air distribution
system. Smoke detectors shall be connected to a fire alarm system and shall activate an
audible and visible alarm at a constantly attended location. 606.2, 606.4 & 606.4.1
OMSC
3. The building or structure shall not be weakened by the installation of mechanical
systems. Where floors, walls, ceilings or any other portion of the building or structure are
required to be altered or replaced in the process of installing or repairing any system, the
building or structure shall be left in a safe structural condition in accordance with the
Building Code. The cutting, notching and boring of framing members shall comply with
OMSC 302 Sections 302.3.1 through 302.5.3.
4. Equipment and appliances regulated by this code requiring electrical connections shall
have a positive means of disconnect in accordance with the Electrical Code. 301.7 OMSC
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
5. Appliances serving different areas of a building other than where they are installed shall
be permanently marked in an approved manner that uniquely identifies the appliance and
the area it serves. 304.10 OMSC
6. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without
removal of permanent construction. 306.1 OMSC
7. Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be collected and discharged to an
approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. 307.1 OMSC
Mercury Thermostats. The State of Oregon prohibits the installation of thermostats that
contain mercury in commercial and residential buildings. "In accordance with ORS 455.355,
the disposal of thermostats that contain mercury shall be in accordance with programs
established by thermostat manufacturers, their representative or distributor, or by delivery to
sites that will ensure that the mercury does not become part of the solid waste stream or
wastewater."
Approved Plans: 1 set of approved plans, bearing the City of Tigard approval stamp, shall
be maintained on the jobsite. The plans shall be available to the Building Division inspectors
throughout all phases of construction. 106.4.2 OSSC
When submitting revised drawings or additional information, please attach a copy of the
enclosed City of Tigard, Letter of Transmittal. The letter of transmittal assists the City of
Tigard in tracking and processing the documents.
- Respectfull
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner