Correspondence OFFICE COPY
May 10, 2004 `--
CITY OF TIGARD
Robin Peres OREGON
Abrahamian, Pagliassotti & Tanaka
950 S. Arroyo Parkway
Pasadena, CA 91105
RE: FIRE SPRINKLER MODIFICATIONS
Project Information
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Building Permit: BUP2002 -00198 Construction Type: O
Tenant Name: Meier & Frank Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9300 SW Washington Square Road Occupant Load: _
Area: Lower level Stories: 2
Hazard: ORDINARY
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 key box shall be installed within 20 feet of the riser room entrance. The bottom of
the key box shall be not less than 8 feet nor more than 10 feet above the walking
surface unless approved by the Fire Chief. 902.4.2 TVFR99 -01 Contact TVF &R for
keybox at 503- 612 -7010
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
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6. Clearances shall be provided around all piping extending through walls, floors,
platforms and foundations. Minimum clearance for pipe sizes 1 inch through 3 V2
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
7. 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.
8. 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.
Respectfu rock,
Brian
Senior Plans Examiner
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CODE CONSULTANTS, INC.
1804 Borman Circle Dr.
April 23, 2004 St. Louis, Missouri
63146 -4136
314 - 991 -2633 phone
314- 991 -4614 fax
Mr. Brian Blaylock The Fire Protection and
City of Tigard Life Safety Experts
• Code Consultation
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Alarm Systems Design
Tigard, OR 97223 • Fire Sprinkler Design
RE: MEIER & FRANK / WASHINGTON SQUARE
FIRE SPRINKLERS
PROJECT NO. 64231-0
Dear Brian:
Please accept this additional letter as documentation of our phone conversation on
December 2, 2003 regarding the above referenced project and specifically fire sprinkler
requirements of the City of Tigard. For your convenience I have listed the item discussed
below.
1. Maintaining the existing ordinary hazard pipe schedule system in the original building
is acceptable.
If any of the above is incorrect, or if you have any additional information /requirements,
please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Larry Frank, AET
Design Technician
Fire Sprinkler Design Group
c: Robin Peres, AP &T
Tim Nagao, AP &T
Keith Kennedy, May Design & Construction
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