Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
August 20, 2007
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Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2007 -00408 Construction Type: VB
Tenant Name: Gaarde Christion School Occupancy Type: E
Address: 11265 SW Gaarde St. Hazard: Light
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2007 edition
the Oregon Fire Code 2007 edition and NFPA 72. The submitted plans are approved subject to the
following.
General requirements
A separate low - voltage electrical permit is required for installation and inspection of alarm wiring.
A completed inspection and testing form is required at the time of final inspection containing the
information as outlined in NFPA section 10.6.2.3.
TESTING — NFPA 72 Chapter 10, OFC 901.2.1, 901.5, 903.5
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.
2. A record of completion in accordance with NFPD 72 verifying that the system has been installed in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications shall be provided.
VISUAL ALARMS — NFPA 72 - 5.14.5, 7.5.4, OSSC chapter 9 & 11
3. When required; Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches
above floor level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted within the dimensions
stated above and at least 6 inches below the ceiling. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from
a visual signal.
MANUAL ALARM - 1109.2.3.5, 1109.2.3.6 OSSC
4. 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.
• Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor.
ALARM SIGNALS — OFC 903.4
5. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station or proprietary supervising
station as defined in NFPA 72 or, when approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible
signal at a constantly attended location.
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
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.
Respectfully,
(9 ik) Nelson,
Senior Plans Examiner