Correspondence (T
June 16, 2003
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Wyatt Fire Protection
9095 SW Burnham
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: COVERED PLAY AREA @ FOWLER MIDDLE SCHOOL,
DRY SPRINKLER SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2003 -00343 Construction Type: V -N
Tenant Name: Fowler Middle School Occupancy Type: E -1
Address: 10865 SW Walnut Avenue Occupant Load: 200
Area: 3123 SQ FT Stories: 1
Hazard: Light
• 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.
1. A supply of spare sprinklers (never less than 6) shall be maintained on the premises
so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be
promptly replaced. These sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature
ratings of the sprinklers in the property. Standard 9 -1, section 2 -2.7.1 OSSC
2. A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet along with the
spare sprinklers to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. Standard 9 -1,
section 2 -2.7.2 OSSC
3. Monitoring, Section 904.3.1 OSSC All valves controlling the water supply for
automatic sprinkler systems and all water flow monitoring devices shall be
electrically monitored where the number of sprinklers are;
• One hundred or more in all other occupancies.
4. Clearances shall be provided around all piping extending through walls, floors,
platforms and foundations. Minimum clearance for pipe sizes 1 inch through 3 '/2
inches shall be not less than 1 inch. Minimum clearance for pipes 4 inches and larger
shall be 2 inches. Standard 9 -1, section 4- 5.4.3.4 .
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
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• 5. A minimum of 18 inches shall be maintained between top of storage and ceiling
sprinkler deflectors. The distance shall be increased to 36 inches for large drop
sprinkler heads. Standard 9 -1, section 4 -4.1.6 and 4 -4.3.2 OSSC
6. Sidewall sprinkler deflectors shall be located not more than 6 inches or less than 4
inches from walls and ceilings. Standard 9 -1, section 4- 4.2.3.3 OSSC
7. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on the exterior of the
building in an approved location. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm to alert
the occupants shall be provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied
location. 904.3.2 OSSC
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
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.
Respectful]
•
Brian Blal •:
• Senior Examiner