Correspondence November 3, 2005
CITY OF TIGARD
Oregon Electric Group OREGON
Loni Martin
1010 SE 11
Portland, OR 97214
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Project Information
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2005 -00580 Construction Type: II-B
Tenant Name: Teavana Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9315 SW Washington Sq Occupant Load: 30
Area: 1,083 sq ft Stories: 1
Hazard: Ordinary Group II Sprinklers: Yes
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
2004 edition; Oregon Fire Code 2004 edition and NFPA 72. The submitted plans are
approved subject to the following.
General requirements
A key box for building access may be required. Please contact the local Fire Marshal's Office
for an order form and instructions regarding installation and placement. (OFC 506)
1. Upon completion of the installation, a satisfactory test of the entire system shall be made
in the presence of the building official and fire code official. All functions of the system
or alteration shall be tested. 901.5 OSSC and NFPA 72 chapter 10
2. Before requesting final approval of the installation, the installing contractor shall furnish a
written statement to the fire code official that the subject fire protection system has been
installed in accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications and the appropriate installation standard. Any deviations
from the design standards shall be noted and copies of the approvals for such deviations
shall be attached to the written statement. 901.2.1 OFC
3. Connections to the light and power service shall be on a dedicated branch circuit. The
circuit and connections shall be mechanically protected. The circuit disconnecting means
shall be accessible only to authorized personnel and shall be clearly and permanently
marked FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT CONTROL. NFPA 72 4.4.1.4, 907.5 OFC
4. The emergency voice /alarm communication system shall be designed and installed in
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
accordance with NFPA 72. 907.2.12.2.3 OFC
5, All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70. NFPA 72 4.4.1.2
6. All primary and secondary power supplies shall be monitored for the presence of voltage
at the point of connection to the system. Failure of either supply shall result in a trouble
signal in accordance with 4.4.3.5. The trouble signal also shall be visually and audibly
indicated at the protected premises. NFPA 72 4.4.7.3
7. Visual alarm signal appliances shall be integrated into the building or facility alarm
system. At a minimum, visual signal appliances shall be provided in buildings and
facilities in each of the following areas:
• restrooms and any other general usage areas
• meeting rooms
• classrooms
• hallways, lobbies, and any other area for common use.
Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches above
floor level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted within the
dimensions stated above and at least 6 inches below the ceiling.
In general, no place in a room or space required to have a visual signal appliance shall be
more than 50 feet from the signal (in the horizontal plane). In large rooms and spaces
exceeding 100 feet across, without obstructions 6 feet above the finished floor, such as
auditoriums, devices may be placed around the perimeter, spaced a maximum 100 feet
apart, in lieu of suspending appliances from the ceiling. 1109.14 OSSC, NFPA 72 chapter 7
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 Identiication: 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.
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.
Respect ,
i
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner