Correspondence A2 e;I 004 0
September 17, 2004
CITY OF TIGARD
Mark Short OREGON
Greenway Electric Company
9460 SW Tigard Street, Suite 104
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: SMOKE DETECTION/FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Building Permit: BUP2004 -00440 Construction Type: II -FR
Tenant Name: Auction Pay Occupancy Type: B
Address: 13221 SW 68 Pkwy, Suite 460 Occupant Load: 147
Area: 12,200 Sq Ft Stories: 5
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
1998 edition; and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Ordinance 99 -01 (TVFR99 -01) 1999
edition. The submitted plans are approved subject to the following.
Manual Fire Alarm activation devices shall be mounted in the following reach ranges:
• Forward Reach - 15 inches to 48 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.5 OSSC
• Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.6 OSSC
Visuals
• 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.
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. 902.4.2 TVFR99 -01 An existing key box at the
main building entrance is acceptable.
2. Upon completion of the installation, a satisfactory test of the entire system shall be
made in the presence of the Fire Chief. All functions of the system or alteration shall
be tested. 1007.3.4.1 TVFR99 -01
3. The permittee shall provide written certification to the Fire Chief that the system has
been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. A copy of
the completed form shall be maintained on the premises and made available to the
Fire Chief. 1007.3.4.2 TVFR99 -01.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
4. 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 be accessible only to authorized personnel and shall be clearly and
permanently marked FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT CONTROL. Standard 10 -2, Section
1- 5.2.8.2, TVFR99 -01
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.
Respectfully,
: 'an Bl.. ,
Senior ,; ans Examiner