Correspondence August 8, 2006 /1°1lllV
CI . OF TIGARD
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T & L Communications OREGON
Ross
PO Box 87387
Vancouver, WA
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MODIFICATION HIGH RISE BUILDING - REVIEW
Project Information : HORN STROBES
Building Permit: BUP2006 -00362 Construction Type: 1 -B
Tenant Name: .Aspire Occupancy Type: B
Address: 10200 SW Greenburg Rd. Stories: 7
Hazard: Light
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004 edition,
Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 2004 edition and NFPA 72. The submitted plans are approved subject to the
following.
TESTING- NFPA 72 Chapter 10, OFC 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 official and fire code official. All functions of the system or alteration shall be tested.
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.
3. Sprinkler systems shall be tested and maintained in accordance with Oregon Fire Code.
POWER- NF1'A 72 section 4.4.1.2, 4.4.7.3, OFC 907.5
4. 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
5. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70.
6. 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.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
DETECTORS- N1-+'1'A 72 — chapter 5, OMSC chapter 6, OFC 907
7. The location of all detectors in air duct systems shall be permanently and clearly identified and recorded.
8. Detectors shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall be accessible
for cleaning in accordance with NFPA 90A.
VISUAL ALARMS- NN'1'A 72 — chapter 5 & 7, OSSC chapter 9 & 11
9. 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.
10. Visual signal appliances shall be provided in the building in each of the following areas:
• Restrooms and any other general use area (e.g., meeting rooms)
• Hallways /Corridors
• Lobbies
• Common use areas.
MANUAL ALARM - 1109.2.3.5, 1109.2.3.6 OSSC
11. 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.
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,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner