Correspondence August 3, 2006 : 14
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Protemp Associates
Bruce Butner
9788 SE 17 Ave
Portland, OR 97222
RE: Ri DUCT WORK - MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: MEC2006 00337 Construction Type: 3B
Tenant Name: Common Wealth Occupancy Type: B
Address: 7007 SW Cardinal Lane Occupant Load: 45
Area: 4,481 sq ft Stories: 1
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. 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
4. Metallic Ducts shall be supported in accordance with Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors
National Association, Inc. (SMACNA) — Metal and Flexible. OMSC 603.4
5. Where vibration isolation of equipment and appliances is employed, an approved means of
supplemental restraint shall be used to accomplish the support and restraint OMSC 301.10
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
6. 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
7. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removal of
permanent construction. OMSC 306.1
8. Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be collected and discharged to an approved
plumbing fixture or disposal area. OMSC 307.1
Mercury Thermostats. The State of Oregon prohibits the installation of thermostats that contain
mercury in commercial and residential buildings. "In 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."
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.
Respectfull
al He -
Senior Plans Examiner