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Correspondence Dan Nelson eiPa -Qozo , From: Brian Ferrick [rbferrick @yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:45 AM To: Dan Nelson Subject: Fw: Automotive distributors Forwarded Message - - -- From: Brian Ferrick <rbferrick@yahoo.com> To: dann@ ci.igard.or.us Sent: Fri, October 29, 2010 9:40:40 AM Subject: Automotive distributors Dan regarding Automotive Distributors or ANI the one I talked to you about on Thursday permit # BUP2010 -00236 I talked to Jim Everitt They are storing motor oil in quart containers on the floor under 6' high and some bulk containers they are storing items like air filters and oil filters on the racks above the oil to 12' high top of product table 3404.3.4.1 oil is a class III in a wholesale / retail application they can store 13,200 gallons of this product with no sprinkler system. They are way under the 13,200 gallons so the typical question how soon can the permits be done although I told the customer some time ago of the requirements now they are in a big rush with product on site now Thanks Brian 503 -519 -3043 Dan Nelson From: Dalby, John K. [John.Dalby ©tvfr.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 3:46 PM To: Mark VanDomelen Cc: Dan Nelson Subject: A -I Distributors 16316 SW 72nd Avenue Here is what I've determined as applicable regarding the proposed use of this tenant space. High -Piled Storage Area Storage of combustible materials in closely packed piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks or on shelves where the top of storage is greater than 12 feet in height. When required by the fire code official, high -piled combustible storage also includes certain high- hazard commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids, idle pallets and similar commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet in height. (Ref. OFC Section 2302.1) High- Hazard Commodities High- hazard commodities are high- hazard products presenting special fire hazards beyond those of Class I, II, III, or IV. Group A plastics not otherwise classified are included in this class. Examples of high- hazard commodities include, but are not limited to, the following: "Lubricating or hydraulic fluid in plastic containers." (Ref. OFC Section 2303.6) Since the applicant is not proposing storage of combustible materials exceeding the height limits set forth in OFC Chapter 23, the requirements and restrictions contained therein do not apply. Tank, Portable A packaging of more than 60- gallon capacity and designed primarily to be loaded into or on or temporarily attached to a transport vehicle or ship and equipped with skids, mountings or accessories to facilitate handling of the tank by mechanical means. It does not include any cylinder having less than a 1,000 pound water capacity, cargo tanks, tank car tank or trailers carrying cylinders of more than 1,000 pound water capacity. (Ref. OFC Section 2702.1) The containers we were shown during our site visit to the property meet this definition. Fire Protection and Storage Arrangements (2) Storage on pallets or in piles greater than 4' 6" in height, or where the ceiling exceeds 18 feet in height, shall be protected in accordance with Table 3404.3.6.3(4) and the storage heights and arrangements shall be limited to those specified in Table 3404.3.6.3(2). Combustible commodities shall not be stored above flammable and combustible liquids. (Ref. OFC Section 3404.3.6.3) Table 3404.3.6.3(4)(a) Portable tanks, two high Density (gpm /sq. ft.) = 0.50 Area (square feet) High- temperature sprinklers = 3,000 Area (square feet) Ordinary temperature sprinklers = 5,000 Maximum spacing (square feet) = 80 Minimum hose stream demand (gpm) = 750 Minimum duration sprinklers and hose streams (hours) = 2 (a) The design area contemplates the use of Class II standpipe systems. Where Class I standpipe systems are used, the area of application shall be increased by 30 percent without revising density. Table 3404.3.6.3(2) Class = III Storage level = Ground floor Maximum storage height (feet) = 14 Maximum quantity per pile (gallons) = 60,000 Maximum quantity per room (gallons) = 100,000 Storage Plan When required by the fire code official, aisle and storage plans shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 27. (Ref. OFC Section 3404.3.6.5) Hazardous Materials Management Plan Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP). The HMMP shall include a facility site plan designating the following: 1. Storage and use areas. 2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area. 3. Range of container sizes. 4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices. 5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility - owned fuel gas lines and low- pressure fuel gas lines. 6. On and Off positions of valves for valves that are of the self - indicating type. 7. Storage plan showing the intended storage arrangement, in cluding the location and dimensions of aisles. 8. The location and typ e of emergency equipment. The plans shall be legible and drawn approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed to be shown on separate pages. Portable Fire Extinguishers In accordance with OFC Section 3404.3.3.1 and NFPA Standard No. 10. Liquid Classification Crankcase drainings shall be classified as Class IIIB liquids unless otherwise determined by testing. (Ref. OFC Section 2211.2.2.2) 2 John X. DaChy, Deputy Fire Marshal II Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, North Division 14480 SW Jenkins Road Beaverton, OR 97005 -1152 503 - 356 -4700 3