Correspondence 1 '
October 27, 2004
Nick Nissen
Community Action Organization
• 1001 SW Baseline Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
RE: CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2004 -00490 Occupancy Type: E3
Tenant Name: Tigard CDC Construction Type: VN
Address: 8770 SW Scoffins Street Occupant Load: 71
Area: 4,000 Sq Ft Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
1998 edition; and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Ordinance 99 -01 (TVFR99 -01) 1999
edition. The submitted plans are approved subject to the following conditions.
1. All exit and exit access doors shall not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is
panic hardware. Section 1007.3.10 OSSC
2. Manual pull stations, connected to the fire alarm system, are required at every exit.
Section 1007.3.3.1 TVFR99 -01
3. All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any
special knowledge or effort. 1003.3.1.8 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.
1003.2.8.5 OSSC. FYI Additional exit signs may be required by the city field
inspector to clearly indicate the path of egress.
5. The means of egress shall be provided with illumination of not less than 1 foot candle
at the floor level anytime the building is occupied. The means of egress illumination
shall be provided with a second source of power in case of primary power loss.
1003.2.9.2 OSSC
6. Provide one 2 -A rated fire extinguisher in the new area. The extinguisher shall be
located so that no usable space has a distance greater than 75 feet to the extinguisher.
• Standard 10 -1, Chapter 3 TVFR99 -01.
•
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. 106.4.2 OSSC
Certificate of Occupancy: No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the
Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy 109.1 OSSC
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 pro .sing the documents.
Respect
ria B1: ock,
Senior Plans Examiner