Correspondence October 4, 2005
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
The Architectural Associates
Monica Havice
129 W Virginia Beach Blvd
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
RE: DOLLAR TREE - REVIEW
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2005 -00482 Construction Type: 5 -B
Tenant Name: Dollar Tree Occupancy Type: M
Address: 12244 SW Scholls Ferry Rd Occupant Load: 327
Area: 12,000 sq ft Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004
edition; and 2003 International Fire Code as amended by TVF &R. The submitted plans are
approved subject to the following conditions.
1. The main exterior door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key - operated locking
devices from the egress side provided:
1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked,
2. A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door
stating: THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED.
The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm) high on a contrasting background.
2. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any
direction of egress travel. Access to exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs in
cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants.
Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in an exit access corridor is more than 100
feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit
sign. 1011.1 OSSC
3. All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or effort. 1008.1.8 OSSC
4. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times and shall be provided with a second source of
power that will provide 1 '/2 hours of illumination in case of primary power loss. 1006.3 OSSC
FYI Additional exit signs may be required by the city field inspector to clearly indicate the
path of egress.
5. Accessible checkout aisles shall be on an accessible route and at least 36 inches wide.
Counters in accessible checkout aisles shall be not more than 38 inches (965 mm) high and
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
the top of the raised edge of the counter shall not exceed 40 inches (1016 mm) in height
above the finished floor. Accessible checkout aisles shall be identified by the international
symbol of access. OSSC section 1109.19, 1109.23.3
6. Deferred submittals such as Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Truss Joist Shop Drawings, etc, will
be charged a deferred submittal fee based on the valuation of the portion of the work being
deferred. The minimum fee shall be $200.00. Deferred Items: None Noted
NOT PART OF THIS REVIEW:
* Electrical
* Mechanical * Plumbing
7. Safety glazing including but not limited to the following locations: Each unit of glazing shall
be permanently identified by the manufacturer. 2406 OSSC. Some of these locations are as
follows:
a. Glazing in ingress and means of egress doors.
b. Glazing in an individual fixed or operable panel adjacent to a door where the nearest
vertical edge is within a 24" arc of the door in a closed position and whose bottom edge
is less than 60" above the floor or walking surface except when there is an intervening
wall or other permanent barrier between the door and the glazing.
8. American with Disabilities Act (ADA): It shall be the responsibility of the Architect,
Engineer, Designer, Contractor, Owner and Lessee to research the applicability of the ADA
requirements for the structure. The City of Tigard reviews the plans and inspects the structure
only for compliance with Chapter 11 of the OSSC, which may not include all of the
requirements of the ADA.
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
Certificate of Occupancy: No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the Building
Official has issued a certificate of occupancy 110.1 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.
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Senior Plans Examiner