Correspondence February 23, 1998 CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Commercial Pet Clinic
12454 SW 114th Terrace
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: Companion Pet Clinic Building Plan Review
13500 SW Pacific Hwy #54
PC #: 2 -27c BUP#: 98 -0079
Submittal documents for the above referenced project have been reviewed for
conformance with the applicable 1996 Oregon Specialty Codes and other applicable
codes and standards. The following comments are noted:
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1. The environmental control (thermostat) and lighting controls shall not be located
more than 54" above finished floor for accessible side reach approach or 44" for
forward approach [OSSC, Section 1109.2.3.6].
2. Your detail A6.1/2 does not indicate compliance for knee clearance , which is 27
inches high, 30 inches wide, and 8 inches deep. Provide details. [OSSC,
Section 1109.11.3.3.]
3. The reception counter shall be accessible. Provide a portion not less than 36
inches long, and not more than 36 inches above finished floor. [OSSC, Section
1109.23.2.]
4. Restroom signage shall be the international symbol "Uni -sex."
5. An amount equal to 25% of the alteration cost shall be budgeted for removal of
architectural barriers within the site and tenant space [ORS 447.241].
A. Barrier removal is determined in accordance with OSSC, Section 1113.1,
ORS 447.241 (4).
B. The barrier removal plan shall include exterior improvements.
i) Complete and return the enclosed form with your response to the
items in the plan review letter.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
Companion Pet Clinic Building Plan Review
• PC#: 2-27c BUP#: 98-0079
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FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY':
1. Provide Type 2 -A fire extinguishers throughout so that the travel distance to an
extinguisher does not exceed 75 feet [UFC Std. 10 -1 3.2.1].
Please submit two copies of revised submittal documents and a letter indicating your
response to the above comments for review. Please call me at (503) 639 -4171 if you
have any questions.
Sincerely,
OlsAtutt-Ciaas...:)
Rob rt Poskin, CBO
PLANS EXAMINER
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SUBJECT: ACCESSIBILITY
BARRIER REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
REQUIREMENT: OREGON REVISED STATUTE (ORS) 447.241.
(1) Every project for renovation, alteration or modification to affected buildings and related
facilities shall be made to insure that the path of travel to the altered area and the
restroom, telephones and drinking fountains are readily accessible to individuals with
disabilities, unless such alterations are disproportionate to the overall alterations in
terms of cost and scope.
(2) Alterations made to the path of travel to an altered area may be deemed
disproportionate to the overall alteration when the cost exceeds twenty -five percent
(25 %).
VALUATION of all renovation, alteration or modification being done
excluding painting, wallpapering. [1 ] $
multiply: 25% Barrier removal requirement. .25
BUDGET FOR BARRIER REMOVAL [2] $
In choosing which accessible elements to provide under this section, priority shall be given to
those elements that will provide the greatest access. Elements shall be provided in the following
order.
(a) Parking $ •
(b) An accessible entrance: $
(c) An accessible route to the altered area: $
(d) At least one accessible restroom for
each sex or a single unisex restroom: $
(e) Accessible telephones: $
(f) Accessible drinking fountains: and $
(g) When possible, additional accessible
elements such as storage and alarms: $
TOTAL: Shall equal line 2 of value computation $