Correspondence (2) 6• City of Tigard, Oregon O 13125 SW Hall Blvd. G Tigard, OR 97223
March 10, 2008 } `
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RE: TENANT IMPROVEMENT I6.: '
Proiect Information
Building Permit: BUP2008 -00053 Construction Type: 2 -B
Address: 13600 SW Pacific Hwy. Occupancy Type: M
Area: 58,994 Sq. Ft. Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code
(OSSC) 2007 edition; 2007 Oregon Fire Code.
1) All improvements made to the building shall be inspected prior to covering.
2) Make approved set of plans available for all inspections.
3) A total of 25% of the cost of the project shall go towards removing architectural
barriers (accessibility).
GREASE TRAPS AND GREASE INTERCEPTORS
Where grease may be introduced into the drainage sewage system in quantities that
can effect line stoppage or hinder sewage treatment or private sewage disposal, a
grease trap or interceptor shall be installed.
FIRE LIFE AND SAFETY / GENERAL
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. (Sec.
1008.1.8.3)
All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or effort. (Sec. 1008.1.8)
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. (Sec. 1011.1)
Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times and shall be provided with a second source of
power that will provide 1 1 /2 hours of illumination in case of primary power loss. (Sec.
1006.3) FYI
Additional exit signs may be required by the city field inspector to clearly indicate the
path of egress.
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. (Sec. 1006.2)
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in new and existing Group A, B, E; F, H, I,
M, R -1, R -2, R-4, and S occupancies. (OFC Sec. 906)
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 . • www.tigard - or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
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)
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.
Inspections: Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible
and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an
inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this
code or of other laws or ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other laws or ordinances of
the jurisdiction shall not be valid. OSSC 109.1
Approval Required: Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each
successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building official. The
building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either
indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the
permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any
portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or
concealed until authorized by the building official. OSSC 109.6
Use and Occupancy: No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no
change in the existing character, use or occupancy classification of a building or
structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a
certificate of occupancy for such change in character, use or occupancy, therefore, as
provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an
approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. OSSC 110.1
Respectfully,
I
an Nelson
Senior Plans Examiner
(503) 718 -2436
dann @tigard -or.gov