Correspondence March 30, 2006
• CITY OF TIGARD
Performance Systems OREGON
Patrick Stine
7759 SW Cirrus Dr.
Beaverton, OR 97008
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2006 -10037 Construction Type: V -B
Tenant Name: Performance Systems Occupancy Type: B /S2
Address: 7324 SW Durham Occupant Load: 33
Area: 6,348 sq ft Stories: 1
Hazard: Ordinary Sprinklers: Yes
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 Fire Chief. All functions of the system or alteration shall be tested.
901.5 OSSC
2. The permittee shall provide written certification to the Fire Chief that the system has been
installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. A copy of the
completed form shall be maintained on the premises and made available to the Fire Chief
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. 907.5 OFC
4. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70. NFPA 72 4.4.1.2
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
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
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. Visual signal appliances shall be provided in the building in each of the following areas:
1109.14 OSSC
• Restrooms and any other general use area (e.g., meeting rooms)
• Hallways /Corridors
• Lobbies
• Common use areas.
7. Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches above
the floor level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted at least 6
inches below the ceiling.
8. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal.
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.
Respectfull ,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner