Correspondence r✓
July 11, 2006
CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
ADT Security Services
Frank Coburn •
2815 153°' Drive
Beaverton, OR 97008
RE: MODIFICATION - FIRE ALARM SYSTEM /DUCT DETECTORS
Project Information
Building Permit BUP2006 -00271 Construction Type: 2 B
Tenant Name: j C Penney Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9350 SW Washington Sq Occupant Load: UK
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
2004 edition and the Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 2004 edition. The submitted plans are approved
subject to the following.
General requirements
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. The permittee shall provide written certification to the Fire Chief that the system has been
installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. A copy of the
completed form shall be maintained on the premises and made available to the Fire Chief.
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 907.5 OFC
4. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70. NFPA 72 4.4.1.2
5. 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
6. 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
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
dimensions stated above and at least 6 inches below the ceiling. No place in a room shall
be more than 50 feet from a visual signal. NFPA 72 -7.5.4
7. The location of all detectors in air duct systems shall be permanently and clearly
identified and recorded. NFPA 72 - 5.14.5.4
8. Detectors shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall
be accessible for cleaning in accordance with NFPA 90A. NFPA 72 - 5.14.5.3
9. Manual Fire Alarm activation devices when installed shall be mounted in the following
reach ranges:
• Forward Reach -15 inches to 48 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.5 OSSC
• Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.6 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. 106.3.1 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.
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.
Respectfully,
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Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner