Correspondence J Pk
YYY September 1, 2005
CITY OF TIG D
• OREGON
Royal Commercial Equipment
Alan Jeffers
2736 SE 15 Ave
Portland, OR 97202
RE: REMOTE REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: MEC2005 -00506 Construction Type: 2 -B
Tenant Name: Cheesecake Factory Occupancy Type: A -2
Address: 9309 SW Washington Sq Occupant Load: 439
Area: 12,455 sq ft Stones: 2
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. Refrigeration Installer Certification All persons engaged in brazing or welding related
to the installation, alteration or repair of refrigeration piping systems not regulated by the
Oregon Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program under OAR Chapter 918, Division 225, shall •
be certified in accordance with the requirements of this rule.
Oregon Administrative Rule 918
2. Every refrigerant - containing part of every system that is erected on the premises, except
compressors, condensers, vessels, evaporators, safety devices, pressure gauges and control
mechanisms that are listed and factory tested, shall be tested and proved tight after
complete installation, and before operation. Tests shall include both the high- and low -
pressure sides of each system at not less than the lower of the design pressures or the
setting of the pressure relief device(s). The design pressures for testing shall be those listed
on the condensing unit, compressor or compressor unit name - plate, as required by
ASHRAE 15. OMSC 1108.1
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. 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
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t ' ) 1 Code. The cutting, notching and boring of framing members shall comply with OMSC
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302 Sections 302.3.1 through 302.5.3.
5. 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
6. 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
7. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without
removal of permanent construction. OMSC 306.1
8. Condensate from cooling coils or evaporators shall be collected and discharged to an
approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. OMSC 307.1
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 " V
enclosed City of Tigard, Letter of Transmittal. The letter of transmittal assists the City of
Tigard in tracking and processing the documents.
Respectfull ,
(eel,
Senior Plans Examiner
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