Correspondence (4) , 1 1 4
June June 24, 2005
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
F.W. Becker Architects
Nita Chorneau
2277 Watt Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
RE: STAPLES - TENANT IMPROVEMENT/RACKS - REVIEW
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2005 -00248 Occupancy Type: M
Tenant Name: Staples Construction Type: V -B
Address: 10329 SW Cascade Blvd Occupant Load: NA
Area: 24,847 +/- Sq Ft Stones: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004
edition; and 2003 International Fire Code as amended by TVF &R. The submitted plans are
approved subject to the following conditions.
1. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any
direction of egress travel. Access to exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs in
cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants.
Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access corridor is more than 100
feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit
sign. 1011.1 OSSC
2. All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or effort. 1008.1.8 OSSC
3. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times and shall be provided with a second source of
power that will provide 1 'A hours of illumination in case of primary power loss. 1006.3
OSSC FYI Additional exit signs may be required by the city field inspector to clearly
indicate the path of egress.
4. The means of egress shall be provided with illumination of not less than 1 foot candle at the
floor level anytime the building is occupied. The means of egress illumination shall be
provided with a second source of power in case of primary power loss. 1006.2 OSSC
5. Storage racks. Periodic special inspection during the anchorage of storage racks 8 feet or
greater in height in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. section 1707.5
6. American with Disabilities Act (ADA): It shall be the responsibility of the Architect,
Engineer, Designer, Contractor, Owner and Lessee to research the applicability of the ADA
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
• requirements for the structure. The City of Tigard reviews the plans and inspects the structure
only for compliance with Chapter 11 of the OSSC, which may not include all of the
requirements of the ADA.
7. Loads Posted: The racks shall display in one or more conspicuous locations a permanent
plaque not less than 50 square inches in area, showing the maximum permissible unit load in
clear legible print.
8. Safety glazing including but not limited to: the following locations: Each unit of
glazing shall be permanently identified by the manufacturer. Sec. 2406. Some of these
locations are as follows:
a. Glazing in ingress and means of egress doors.
b. Glazing in storm doors.
c. Glazing in an individual fixed or operable panel adjacent to a door where the nearest
vertical edge is within a 24" arc of the door in a closed position and whose bottom
edge is less than 60" above the floor or walking surface except when there is an
intervening wall or other permanent barrier between the door and the glazing.
d. Glazing that meets all the following conditions: In lieu of safety glazing, protective
bar (1 ' /2" height minimum) may be installed on the accessible side(s) of the glazing
36" ± 2" above the floor. The bar shall be capable of withstanding a horizontal load of
50 plf without contacting the glass. Sec. 308.4
1) Exposed area of an individual pane greater than 9 sq ft.
2) Bottom edge less than 18" above the floor.
3) Top edge greater than 36" above the floor.
4) One or more walking surfaces within 36" horizontally of the glazing.
e. All glazing in railings regardless of an area or height above a walking surface including
structural baluster panels and nonstructural in -fill panels.
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
Certificate of Occupancy: No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the Building
Official has issued a certificate of occupancy 110.1 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.
Res ec ,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner