Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hal 1 Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
February 26, 2007 000 %j
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Salem Fire Alarm
PO Box 12789 r I,GARD„
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RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Building Permit: BUP2007 -00093 Construction Type: III -N
Tenant Name: OHCA & Partners Group Occupancy Type: B
Address: 11740 SW 6$` Ave #200 & 250 Occupant Load:
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC),
2004 edition; and the Oregon Fire Code (OFC), 2004 edition. The submitted plans are approved
subject to the following.
General requirements
1. A key box shall be installed within 20 feet of the main entrance. The bottom of the key
box shall be not less than 8 feet nor more than 10 feet above the walking surface unless
approved by the Fire Chief. Section 506 OFC
2. Upon completion of the installation, fire detection and alarm systems shall be subject to
acceptance tests as contained in the installation standards and as approved by the
Building Official. The City of Tigard, Building Inspector shall be notified before any
required acceptance testing. It shall be unlawful to occupy any portion of the building
until the detection and alarm systems have been tested. Section 901.5 OFC
3. Connections to the light and power service shall be on a dedicated branch circuit. The
circuit and connections shall be mechanically protected. The circuit disconnecting means
shall have a red marking, shall be accessible only to authorized personnel, and shall be
identified as "FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT ". Section 4.4.1.4.2.2 NFPA 72.
Manual Devices
Not required if alarms are activated by sprinkler flow.
Visual Devices (Section 1109.14 OSSC)
4. Visual signal appliances shall be provided in the building in each of the following areas:
• Restrooms and any other general use area (e.g., meeting rooms)
• Hallways
• Lobbies
• Common use areas.
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
5. Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches above
the floor level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted at least 6
inches below the ceiling.
6. Visual alarms shall have a minimum candela rating of 75 candelas.
7. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal.
8. No place in a common corridors or hallways shall be more than 50 feet from a visual
signal.
9. In large rooms exceeding 100 feet across and without obstructions 6 feet or more above
the floor, devices may be placed around the perimeter spaced at a maximum of 100 feet
apart.
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
Premises Identification: Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new
buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting
the property.
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.
Respectfully,
Brian Blalock,
Senior Plans Examiner