Correspondence October 12, 2005 lik ji 14 ,444 1 1\
CITY OF TIGARD
Oregon Electric Group OREGON
Loni Martin
1010 SE 11
Portland, OR 97214
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2005 -00523 Construction Type: II -B
Tenant Name: Janie and Jack Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9368 SW Washington Sq. Occupant Load: 31
Area: 1,188 sq ft Stories: 1
Sprinklers: Yes Hazard: Ordinary Group
• 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 Fire Chief All functions of the system or alteration shall
be tested. 901.5 OSSC
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
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
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. 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
7. Visual signal appliances shall be provided in the building in each of the following
areas: 1109.14 OSSC
• Restrooms and any other general use area (e.g., meeting rooms)
• Hallways/Corridors
• Lobbies
• Common use areas.
8. Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches
above the floor level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted at
least 6 inches below the ceiling.
9. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal.
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.
Respect y,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner