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July 21, 2006 . I��A
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Pac Trust
Dennis Pagni
15350 SW Sequoia Pkwy #300
Portland, OR 97224
RE: WATER FLOW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM /SMOKE DETECTORS
Project Information
Building Permit BUP2006 -00280 Construction Type 3 B
Tenant Name: Safeco Occupancy Type: B
Address: 16505 SW 72nd Occupant Load 438
Hazard: Light 35,852 sq ft area
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004 edition,
Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 2004 edition and NFPA 72. The submitted plans are approved subject to the
following.
TESTING — NFPA 72 Chapter 10, OFC 901.5, 903.5
1. Upon completion of the installation, a satisfactory test of the entire system shall be made in the presence
of the building official and fire code official. All functions of the system or alteration shall be tested.
2. 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.
3. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Oregon Fire Code.
POWER- NFPA 72 section 4.4.1.2, 4.4.7.3, OFC 907.5
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. 907.5 OFC
5. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70.
6. All primary and secondary power supplies shall be monitored for the presence of voltage at the point of
connection to the system. Failure of either supply shall result in a trouble signal in accordance with
4.4.3.5. The trouble signal also shall be visually and audibly indicated at the protected premises.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772 •
DETECTORS — NFPA 72 — 5.4.
7. Detectors shall be installed in a manner that provides accessibility for periodic maintence.
8. Detectors shall be supported independently of their attachment to the circuit conductors.
9. Detectors shall not be recessed into the mounting surface unless tested & listed for that assembly.
VISUAL ALARMS — NFPA 72 - 5.14.5, 7.5.4, OSSC chapter 9 & 11
10. When required; Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches
above floor level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted within the dimensions
stated above and at least 6 inches below the ceiling. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from
a visual signal.
MANUAL ALARM - 1109.2.3.5,1109.2.3.6 OSSC
11. Manual Fire Alarm activation devices when installed shall be mounted in the following reach ranges:
• Forward Reach -15 inches to 48 inches above the floor.
• Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor.
ALARM SIGNALS — OFC 903.4
12. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station or proprietary supervising
station as defined in NFPA 72 or, when approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible
signal at a constantly attended location.
13. Approved audible devices shall be connected to every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler
water -flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of
the smallest orifice size installed in the system.
14. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
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. 1063.1 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.
Respectfull , /�
V Henz ,
Senior Plans Examiner