Correspondence December 4, 2003
Gary L. McQuown
ARCTIC SHEET METAL
2310 NE Columbia Boulevard
Portland, OR 97218
RE: MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT @ NW PREFERRED CREDIT UNION
Project Information
Mechanical Permit: MEC2003 -00691 Construction Type: VN
Tenant Name: NW Preferred Occupancy Type: B
Address: 8950 SW Burnham Street /00 Occupant Load: 29
Area: NA Stories: 2
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
(OMSC) 2002 edition; and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Ordinance 99 -01 (TVFR99-
01) 1999 edition. The submitted plans are approved subject to the following.
1. Ductwork shall be supported in accordance with Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning
Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA)
2. Equipment and appliances regulated by this code requiring electrical connections
shall have a positive means of disconnect in accordance with the Electrical Code.
301.7 OMSC
3. Permanent equipment supported by the structure, 400 lbs and over, shall have their
attachments designed in accordance with the Building Code. 301.16 OMSC
4. Appliances serving different areas of a building other than where they are installed
shall be permanently marked in an approved manner that uniquely identifies the
appliance and the area it serves. 304.10 OMSC
5. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without
removal of permanent construction. 306.1 OMSC
6. Appliances installed on roofs or elevated structures exceeding 16 feet in height shall
be provided with a permanent means of access grade or floor level. 306.5 OMSC
7. Manufacturer's installation instructions shall be available on the jobsite at the time of
inspection. 304.1 OMSC
8. Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be collected and discharged to an
approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. 307.1 OMSC
9. 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
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 -'" ransmittal. The letter of transmittal assists the City of
Tigard in tracking and proc -" _ the documents.
Respectfu ,
ian Blal, ' ,
Senior Plans Examiner
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