Correspondence December 20, 2004 y ' '
CITY OF TIG D
OREGON
Fortis Construction INC
Two Centerpointe Dr. #525
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
RE: ASSOCLATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS, FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Project Information
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Building Permit: BUP2004 -00583 Construction Type: 5N
Tenant Name: Associated Business Systems Occupancy Type: B,S2,A3
Address: 7440 SW Bonita Occupant Load:NA
Area: NA Stories: 1
Hazard: Ordinary Group Commodity: NA
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.
FLUSHING
The fire service mains shall be completely flushed before connection is made to the sprinkler
piping. The flow rate shall not be less than the hydraulically calculated water demand of the
system including any hose requirements. Standard 9 -1, section 8 -2.1 OSSC
HYDROSTATIC TESTING
All interior piping shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi and shall maintain that pressure
without loss for 2 hours. The test pressure shall be read from a gauge located at the low
elevation'point of the system or portion being tested. Standard 9 -1, section 8 -2.2.1 OSSC.
GENERAL
1. A key box shall be installed within 20 feet of the riser room 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 Contact TVF &R for
keybox at 503 -612 -7010
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
2. A supply of spare sprinklers (never less than 6) shall be maintained on the premises
so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be
promptly replaced. These sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature
ratings of the sprinklers in the property. Standard 9 -1, section 2 -2.7.1 OSSC
3. A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet along with the
spare sprinklers to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. Standard 9 -1,
section 2 -2.7.2 OSSC
4. A minimum of 18 inches shall be maintained between top of storage and ceiling
sprinkler deflectors. The distance shall be increased to 36 inches for large drop
sprinkler heads. Standard 9 -1, section 4 -4.1.6 and 4 -4.3.2 OSSC
5. Sidewall sprinkler deflectors shall be located not more than 6 inches or less than 4
inches from walls and ceilings. Standard 9 -1, section 4- 4.2.3.3 OSSC
6. Clearances shall be provided around all piping extending through walls, floors,
platforms and foundations. Minimum clearance for pipe sizes 1 inch through 3 1 /2
inches shall be not less than 1 inch. Minimum clearance for pipes 4 inches and larger
shall be 2 inches. Standard 9 -1, section 4- 5.4.3.4
7. Monitoring, Section 904.3.1 OSSC. All valves controlling the water supply for
automatic sprinkler systems and all water flow monitoring devices shall be
electrically monitored where the number of sprinklers are;
• Twenty or more in group 1, Divisions 1.1 and 1.2 Occupancies.
• One hundred or more in all other occupancies.
8. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on the exterior of the
building in an approved location. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm to alert
the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied
location. 904.3.2 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
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.
Reespectfu ly,
a enz-
Senior Plans Examiner