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August 14, 2006
CITY OF TIGARD
Sunglow Inc OREGON
Rod Sheatfer
2428 SE 105'
Portland, OR 97216
RE: MECHANICAL SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
Project Information
Building Permit MEC2006-00372 Construction Type: VB
Tenant Name: Quality Counts Occupancy Type B
Address: 16285 SW 85 Ave Occupant Load: 42
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC) 2004 edition.
The submitted plans are approved subject to the following
1. Equipment and appliances shall be installed as required by the terms of their approval, in accordance
with the conditions of the listing, the manufacturer's installation instructions and this code.
Manufacturer's installation instructions shall be available on the job site at the time of inspection.
OMSC 304.1
2. The building or structure shall not be weakened by the installation of mechanical systems. Where
floors, walls, ceilings or any other portion of the building or structure are required to be altered or
replaced in the process of installing or repairing any system, the building or structure shall be left in a
safe structural condition in accordance with the Building Code. The cutting, notching and boring of
framing members shall comply with OMSC 302 Sections 302.3.1 through 302.5.3.
3. Smoke detectors shall be installed in return air systems with a design capacity greater than 2000
cfm. Upon activation, the smoke detector shall shut down the air distribution system. Smoke detectors
shall be connected to a fire alarm system and shall activate an audible and visible alarm at a constantly
attended location. OR In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation
of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. OMSC 606.
4. Equipment and appliances regulated by this code requiring electrical connections shall have a positive
means of disconnect in accordance with the Electrical Code. OMSC 301.7
5. Gas piping systems under 14 inches water column pressure, shall be tested at a pressure of not less than
10 pounds per square inch gage. Test pressures shall be held for not less than 15 minutes with no
• perceptible drop in pressure. C406.4.1
6. Ducts shall be supported with approved hangers at intervals not exceeding 10 feet or by other approved
duct support systems designed in accordance with the Building Code. Flexible and other factory -made
ducts shall be supported in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. OMSC 603.10
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
7. Metallic Ducts shall be supported in accordance with Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors
National Association, Inc. (SMACNA) — Metal and Flexible. OMSC. 603.4
8. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removal of
permanent construction. 306.1 OMSC
9. Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be collected and discharged to an approved plumbing
fixture or disposal area. 307.1 OMSC
10. Guards shall be provided where appliances are located within 10 feet of the roof edge or open side of a
walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches above the floor, roof or grade
below. The guard shall be 42 inches above the elevated surface with an intermediate rail so as not to allow
the passage of a sphere, 21 inches in diameter. 304.9
11. Every refrigerant-containing part of every systciu that is erected on the premises, except compressors,
condensers, vessels, evaporators, safety devices, pressure gauges and control mechanisms that are listed
and factory tested, shall be tested and proved tight after complete installation, and before operation. Tests
shall include both the high- and low- pressure sides of each syst an at not less than the lower of the design
pressures or the setting of the pressure relief device(s). The design pressures for testing shall be those
listed on the condensing unit, compressor or compressor unit name - plate, as required by ASHRAE 15.
OMSC 1108
12. A person engaged in the brazing or welding of refrigeration piping shall have a valid certification meeting
the requirements in OAR 918- 440-0015. For refrigeration piping regulated by the State of Oregon Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Program, see requirements listed in OAR 918 - 225-0310. All three of these
administrative rules were effective July 1, 200L
13. 918 -440 -0015 Refrigeration Installer Certification All persons engaged in brazing or welding related to
the installation, alteration or repair of refrigeration piping systems not regulated by the Oregon Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Program under OAR Chapter 918, Division 225, shall be certified in accordance with the
requirements of this rule.
Mercury Thermostats. The State of Oregon pmbibits the installation of thermostats that contain mercury in
commercial and residential buildings. `7n accordance with ORS 455.355, the disposal of thermostats that contain
mercury shall be in accordance with programs established by thermostat manufacturers, their representative or
distributor, or by delivery to sites that will ensure that the mercury does not become part of the solid waste stream
or wastewater."
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,
Val Henzel, Senior P s Examiner