Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon ° 13125 SW Hall Blvd. ® Tigard, OR 97223 . ;,Z�� ' x : `
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RE: FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM j uf- `�
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2008 -00043 Construction Type: 2 -B
Tenant Name: Fred Meyer Jewelers Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9567 SW Washington Sq. Occupant Load: 39
Area: NA Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty
Code (OSSC) 2007 edition; National Fire Protection Association, Standard 13
(NFPA 13) 2002 edition and the State of Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 2007edition.
GENERAL
1. The clearance between the deflector and the top of storage shall be 18
inches or greater. Section 8.6.6.1 NFPA 13. The distance shall be increased
to 36 inches for Large Drop sprinkler heads. Section 8.11.6 NFPA 13
2. Sprinklers shall be located a minimum of 4 inches from walls and spaced
not less than 6 feet on center. Sections 8.6.3.3 & 8.6.3.4.1 NFPA 13.
3. Clearances shall be provided around all piping extending through
platforms, foundations, walls and floors. The diameter of the hole shall be 2
inches larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 1 inch through 3 1 /2
inches. The diameter of the hole shall be 4 inches larger than the
penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 4 inches and larger 2 inches is required.
Sections 9.3.4.1 & 9.3.4.2 NFPA 13.
4. The system piping shall be braced to resist both lateral and longitudinal
horizontal seismic loads to prevent vertical motion resulting from seismic
loads. The structural components to which bracing is attached shall be
determined to be capable of carrying the added applied seismic loads.
Sway braces shall be designed to withstand forces in tension and
compression. Bracing shall be attached directly to feed and cross mains.
5. The end sprinkler on a line shall be restrained against excessive vertical
and lateral movement.
6. All concealed spaces enclosed wholly or partly by exposed combustible
construction shall be protected by sprinklers.
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
Phone: 503.639.4171 o Fax: 503.684.7297 o www.tigard - or.gov 0 TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
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.
Respectful) ,
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Dan Nelson,
Senior Plans Examiner
(503) 718 -2436
dann @tigard- or.gov
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