Correspondence I
June 29, 2006 A (0
CITY OF TIGARD
Fire System West, Inc OREGON
Paul Siefer
600 SE Maritime Ave. ste. 300
Vancouver, WA 98661
RE: FIRE ALARM SPRINKLER MONITOR
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2006 -00250 Construction Type: 5 -B
Tenant Name: Honda/Yamaha Occupancy Type: M
Address: 10380 SW Cascade Ave Sprinklers: Yes
Hazard: Ordinary Group II
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
2004 edition; Oregon Fire Code 2004 edition and NFPA 72. The submitted plans are
approved subject to the following.
General requirements
A key box for building access may be required. Please contact the local Fire Marshal's Office
for an order form and instructions regarding installation and placement. (OFC 506)
1. Upon completion of the installation, a satisfactory test of the entire system shall be made
in the presence of the building inspector. All functions of the system or alteration shall be
tested. 901.5 OSSC and NFPA 72 chapter 10
2. Before requesting final approval of the installation, the installing contractor shall furnish a
written statement to the fire code official that the subject fire protection system has been
installed in accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications and the appropriate installation standard. Any deviations
from the design standards shall be noted and copies of the approvals for such deviations
shall be attached to the written statement. 901.2.1 OFC
3. 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. NFPA 4.4.1.4 , 907.5 OFC
4. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70 and NEC.
NFPA 72 4.4.1.2
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
5. 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. NFPA 72 4.4.7.3
6. 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. 1109.2.3.5 OSSC
• Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.6 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. 106.3.1 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.
Respec
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Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner