Correspondence June 21, 2005 a -''i- r
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Protemp Assoicates
Bruce Butner
9788 SE 17 Ave.
Portland, OR 97222
RE: MECHANICAL SYSTEM
Project Information
. Building Permit: MEC2005 -00326 Construction Type: 5 -B
Tenant Name: Pacific Star Occupancy Type: B
Address: 15055 SW Sequoia Occupant Load: 30
Area: NA sq ft Stories: NA
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
(OMSC) 2002 edition; The submitted plans are approved subject to the following.
1. Appliances installed on roofs or elevated structures exceeding 16 feet in height shall be
provided with a permanent means of access grade or floor level. OMSC 306.5
2. Guards shall be provided where appliances are located within 10 feet of the roof edge or
open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches
above the floor, roof or grade below. The guard shall be 42 inches above the elevated
surface with an intermediate rail so as not to allow the passage of a sphere, 21 inches in
diameter. OMSC 304.9
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3. Equipment and appliances shall be installed as required by the terms of their approval,
in accordance with the conditions of the listing, the manufacturer's installation
instructions and this code. Manufacturer's installation instructions shall be available
on the job site at the time of inspection. OMSC 304.1
4. Gas piping systems under 14 inches water column pressure, shall be tested at a pressure of
not less than 10 pounds per square inch gage. Test pressures shall be held for not less
than 15 minutes with no perceptible drop in pressure. For welded piping, and for piping
carrying gas at pressures exceeding 14 inches water column pressure, the test pressure
shall be at least 60 pounds per square inch for not less than 30 minutes.
OMSC C406.4.1
5. Smoke detectors shall be installed in return air systems with a design capacity greater
than 2000 cfm. Upon activation, the smoke detector shall shut down the air distribution
system. Smoke detectors shall be connected to a fire alarm system and shall activate an
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audible and visible alarm at a constantly attended location. OMSC 606.
6. The building or structure shall not be weakened by the installation of mechanical systems.
Where floors, walls, ceilings or any other portion of the building or structure are required
to be altered or replaced in the process of installing or repairing any system, the building
or structure shall be left in a safe structural condition in accordance with the Building
Code. The cutting, notching and boring of framing members shall comply with OMSC
302 Sections 302.3.1 through 302.5.3.
7. Equipment and appliances regulated by this code requiring electrical connections shall
have a positive means of disconnect in accordance with the Electrical Code. OMSC 301.7
8. Appliances serving different areas of a building other than where they are installed shall
be permanently marked in an approved manner that uniquely identifies the appliance and
the area it serves. OMSC 304.10
9. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without
removal of permanent construction. OMSC 306.1
10. Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be collected and discharged to an
approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. OMSC 307.1
11. Ductwork shall be supported in accordance with Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning
Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA)
Mercury Thermostats. The State of Oregon prohibits the installation of thermostats that
contain mercury in commercial and residential buildings. "In accordance with ORS 455.355,
the disposal of thermostats that contain mercury shall be in accordance with programs
established by thermostat manufacturers, their representative or distributor, or by delivery to
sites that will ensure that the mercury does not become part of the solid waste stream or
wastewater."
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. OSSC 106.4.2
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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Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner