Correspondence August 30, 2005 „.414.1.1t
CITY OF TIGARD
Oregon Electric OREGON
Jody LaPoint
1010 SE 11 Ave
Portland, OR 97214
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Building Permit: BUP2005-00358 Construction Type: 2- B
Tenant Name: Washington Sq Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9585 SW Washington Sq. Rd Occupant Load: NA
Area: 206,000 sq. ft. Stories: 2
Hazard: Ordinary Group II Sprinklers: YES
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
2004 edition; and the Oregon Fire Code 2004 edition. The following information is required
in order to complete the review.
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
Manual Fire Alarm activation devices 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
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
Visuals (Section 1109.14 OSSC)
1. Visual signal appliances shall be provided in the building in each of the following
areas:
• Restrooms and any other general use area (e.g., meeting rooms)
• Hallways/Corridors
• Lobbies
• Common use areas.
2. Visual alarms shall have a minimum candela rating of 75 candelas.
3. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal.
4. In large rooms exceeding 100 feet across and without obstructions 6 feet or more
above the floor, devices may be placed around the perimeter spaced at a maximum of
100 feet apart. •
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.
Res .: j
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner