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Greenway Electric Company OREGON
15145 SW Gull Drive
Beaverton, OR 97007
RE: HOLLOWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS,
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2003 -00124 Construction Type: NA
Tenant Name: Holloway Investment Advisors Occupancy Type: B
Address: 13221 SW 68 Parkway, Suite 401 Occupant Load: NA
Area: NA Stories: 4`
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.
Visuals (Section 1109.14 OSSC)
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Visual alarms shall have a minimum candela rating of 75 candelas.
4. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal.
5. No place in a common corridors or hallways shall be more than 50 feet from a visual
signal.
6. 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.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
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.
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
5. 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
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
•
rian Blab
Senior ' . s Examiner