Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
September 19, 2007
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RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM T I GARD
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2007 -00456 Construction Type: 2 -A
Tenant Name: Sleep Well Partners Occupancy Type: B
Address: 9600 SW Oak St. Hazard: NA
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.
Scope of Work:
Five new alarm horn /strobs in patient rooms and moved horn /strob in reception area.
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.
3. 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.
VISUAL ALARMS — NFPA 72 - 5.14.5, 7.5.4, OSSC chapter 9 & 11
4. 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.
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
MANUAL ALARM - 1109.2.3.5, 1109.2.3.6 OSSC .
5. 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
6. 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.
7. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control panel
when a fire alarm system is provided. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a
visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location. Duct smoke
detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open -area detection.
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.
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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.
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espectfully,
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pan elson
Senior Plans Examiner