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Correspondence E L_C Zo t z- - o o I. KEN FUGLEE&AssocIIATES,INC Fire Protection Engineering&Design Fire&Life Safety Code Consulting System Evaluations-Failure Analysis Litigation Support-Expert Witness INDIO SPIRITS FIRE PROTECTION EVALUATION For: PACTRUST BUILDING"I" (PTR#165) 7272 SW Durham Road Tigard, OR Attention: Mr. Ron Tesch Pacific Realty Associates, L.P. 15350 SW Sequoia Parkway Portland, OR 97224 41N4:13./qt PRO 176223 Prepared By: OREGON Kenneth D. Fuglee, P.E. 4:44/.17,10 45, Fire Protection Engineer e?,., D. 4�\' EXPIRES:'12/31/13 FOR AND ON BEHALF OF KEN FUGLEE &ASSOCIATES, INC. Date: October 05, 2012 (Revision due to receipt of additional information) KEN FUGLEE & ASSOCIATES, INC. 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland.Oregon 97230 (5031-866-5956 kenfuglee @corncast net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE&ASSOCIATES,INC. Project: Indio Spirits Fire Protection Engineering 8 Design 1 p Fire B Life Safety Code Consulting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations-Failure Analysis Litinatinn Sunnort-Ernort Witnesx Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 Introduction 3 Building Occupancy Group and Requirements 3 SUMMARY 3 Fire Sprinkler System Modifications 3 I. INTRODUCTION 4 Purpose 4 Applicable Codes,Standards,and References 4 II. GENERAL INFORMATION 5 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 5 Building Occupancy Group and Requirements 5 Existing Sprinkler System and Fire Protection Water Demand 6 Fire Sprinkler System Requirements 6 V. SUMMARY 7 Fire Sprinkler System Modifications 8 KEN FUGLEE&ASSOCIATES,INC. 2 of 8 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland.Oregon 97230 (503)-866-5956 kenfuglee@comcast.net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE& ASSOCIATES,INC. Project: Indio Spirits Fire Protection Engineering&Design p Fire&Life Safety Code Consulting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations-Failure Analysis Lifinatinn Sunnnrt-Ernart Witnase EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Pacific Realty Associates, L.P. desires to know the fire protection requirements for having Indo Spirits as a tenant in Building "I"(165)of the PacTrust Business Park in Tigard,Oregon. Indio Spirits would have three storage tanks: one 9,000 gallon tank of 150 proof alcohol (75%by volume)and two 5,000 gallon tanks of 80 proof alcohol (40%by volume). They would dispense the alcohol into containers with lower concentrations of alcohol for distribution to customers. The additional containers would include final product in 250 gallon IBC totes(Intermediate Bulk Containers) at one-high (approximately 4 feet high maximum)and bottles in cartons on pallets. This report is an analysis of the relevant code requirements for a tenant space with the above storage and processing. When a specific situation is not directly addressed in the code or standards, protection recommendations using similar situations will be included. Building Occupancy Group and Requirements The existing building is 33,000 sq.ft.,of Type II-B Construction,with Groups S-1 and B Occupancy, qualifying for unlimited area per OSSC Section 507. Building Code Section 307.5 would classify the 9.327 sq.ft. Indio Spirits warehouse occupancy as Group H-3 (except office areas),since the quantities of liquids exceed the maximum allowable quantities for control areas and are stored at less than 15 psi. (Large tanks that are also at pressures less than 2.5 psig are preferable.) Table 508.4 of the building code requires 1-hour occupancy separation between Group H-3 and Groups B, F-1, M or S-1 Occupancies. Section 507.8 permits Group H-3 in unlimited area Group F and S Occupancies,with a maximum 10%of the building area. SUMMARY The use of the tenant space for Indio Spirits is feasible with a 2-hour fire-resistive inside tank storage room and modifications to the existing sprinkler system. Floor drainage and containments is required. Some electrically classified areas require Class 1 Division 2 equipment. Ventilation and some alarms are required for the tank room. Special additional requirements and approval are needed if totes are plastic. Fire Sprinkler System Modifications No changes to the roof sprinklers are required if a dropped ceiling is provided for the tank room. Office remodeling will require normal sprinkler changes for proper spacing and density. New sprinklers are required in the inside tank storage room. KEN FUGLEE &ASSOCIATES,INC. 3 of 8 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland,Oregon 97230 (503)-868-5956 kenfuglee©comcast.net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE&ASSOCIATES,INC. Project: Indio Spirits Fire Protection Engineering 8 Design 1 p Fire 8 Life Safety Code Consulting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations•Failure Analysis Litiaatinn Sunnnrt-Ernart Witnass I. INTRODUCTION Purpose Pacific Realty Associates, L.P.desires to know the fire protection requirements for having Indo Spirits as a tenant in Building "I" (PTR#165)of the PacTrust Business Park in Tigard,Oregon. Indio Spirits would have three storage tanks:one 9,000 gallon tank of 150 proof alcohol (75%by volume)and two 5,000 gallon tanks of 80 proof alcohol (40%by volume). They would dispense the alcohol into containers with lower concentrations of alcohol for distribution to customers. The additional containers would include final product in 250 gallon totes,or IBC's(Intermediate Bulk Containers)at one-high (approximately 4 feet high maximum) and bottles in cartons on pallets. All storage containers are less than 15 psi. Analysis for IBC storage(totes)is based on use of metal, relieving-style containers that meet US DOT/UN requirements and all applicable ATF or FDA requirements for food beverage or bottling containers. This report is an analysis of the relevant code requirements for a tenant space with the above storage and container-filling. When a specific situation is not directly addressed in the code or standards, protection recommendations using similar situations will be included. Applicable Codes,Standards, and References Building and Fire Codes may be adopted by a jurisdiction as required regulations. The codes reference certain required standards to be applied. When applicable requirements or standards are not referenced by the code,compliance with NFPA,or other nationally recognized fire and/or safety standards,as approved by the code official, are deemed evidence of compliance with the intent of the code. FM Global Data Sheets,Guidelines,and Test Standards are among the nationally recognized standards normally approved by code officials. Some of the FM Global Data Sheets provide some modifications to NFPA standards when the NFPA standard has been deemed acceptable to FM Global. OSHA regulations are also requirements. The following codes,standards,and references are applicable either as regulations or for use as a reference. • 2010 Oregon Building Code (OBC),including amendments and updates, based on the 2009 International Building Code (IBC). [NOTE: 2010 edition is current, but the building code at time of construction is the original applicable building code,except for current and future modifications.] • 2010 Oregon Fire Code (OFC), including amendments and updates, based on the 2009 International Fire Code(IFC) • 2010 Oregon Mechanical Code(OMC),including amendments and updates, based on the 2009 International Mechanical Code(IMC). • OSHA 29 CFR 1910 • NFPA 13-2010, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems • NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code KEN FUGLEE &ASSOCIATES,INC. 4 of 8 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland,Oregon 97230 (503)886-5956 kenfuglee@comcast.net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE S ASSOCIATES,INC. Project: Indio Spirits Fire Protection Engineering&Design 1 P Fire&Lite Safety Code Consulting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations-Failure Analysis 1 itinatinn Snnnnrt-FrnertWitnec.c Tank storage in inside liquid storage room,for room located at east exterior wall: • 0.30 gpm per sq. ft. over the entire liquid storage tank room. • In lieu of NFPA 30 exterior distance separation from other tenant spaces, provide the following: o A 2-hour fire resistive or masonry/concrete wall on the room side facing other tenant space with a 1-hour fire resistive ceiling and fire sprinklers over the tank room and 1- hour fire resistive construction of interior wall separating other tenants. o Containment dike for tank area within the interior storage room. • The tank area must be protected with containment (diking) sufficient to contain a spill of the largest tank plus twenty minutes of fire sprinkler discharge (9,000 gallons plus 0.30 gpm/sq.ft. times 20 minutes times the diked area,or approximately 16,500 to 18,500 gallons total diked area volume). Provide a minimum 3-inch curb around the individual tanks within the diked area to contain small leaks to a single tank area. • An approved means of notifying the fire department and occupants within the area of a fire or spill, including monitoring equipment that indicates a spill or leak must be provided. • Provide either ventilation at a minimum rate of 1 cfm of exhaust air for each square foot of solid diked floor area, or sampling, or ventilation based on calculations of anticipated fugitive emissions, or provide sampling of vapor concentrations under normal conditions, or provide adequate natural ventilation. • Provide Class 1 Division 2 electrical equipment inside the room and within 10 feet of any door or opening and Class 1 Division 2 Electrical equipment inside any mechanical exhaust duct. • Provide an exterior door for fire department access to the tank storage room. Provide manual fire extinguishers per the Oregon Fire Code and NFPA 10 for extra hazard areas within storage and processing areas. V. SUMMARY The use of the tenant space for Indio Spirits is feasible with a 2-hour fire-resistive inside tank storage room and modifications to the existing sprinkler system. Floor drainage and containments is required. Some electrically classified areas require Class 1 Division 2 equipment. Sprinkler changes,ventilation and some alarms are required for the tank room. Special additional requirements and approval are needed if totes are to be used for storage,especially plastic totes. Temporary totes for receiving and transfer are permitted without additional changes. KEN FUGLEE S ASSOCIATES, INC. 7 of 8 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland,Oregon 97230 (503)-866-5956 kenfuglee @comcast net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE & ASSOCIATES, INC. Pro ect: Indio S IntB Fire Protection Engineering&Design p Fire&Life Safety Code Consulting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations-Failure Analysis I itinatinn Srrnnnrt-FrnpAlNltnac.c Fire Sprinkler System Modifications No changes to the roof sprinklers are required if a dropped ceiling is provided for the tank room. Office remodeling will require normal sprinkler changes for proper spacing and density. New sprinklers are required in the inside tank storage room at a density of 0.3 gpm/sq. ft. over the entire room. Sprinklers must be a minimum K=8.0 at maximum 100 sq. ft. per sprinkler. End of Report KEN FUGLEE &ASSOCIATES, INC. 8 of 8 15814 NF Rose Parkway Portland.Oregon 97230 (503)-866-5956 kenfuglee @comcast net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE& ASSOCIATES,INC. Protection Project: Indio Spirits Fire Life Safetyr Code Consul ting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations-Failure Analysis Litinatinn Sunnnrt-Ernert Witness • NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code® • Recommendations of FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets(DS)(reference only): o DS 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers o DS 7-29, Flammable Liquid Storage in Portable Containers o DS 7-32,Flammable Liquid Operations o DS 7-49/12-65, Emergency Venting of Vessels o DS 7-74, Distilleries o DS 7-83, Drainage Systems for Flammable Liquids o DS 7-88,Storage Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids • UL 2368,Standard for Fire Exposure Testing of Intermediate Bulk Containers for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, (or equivalent) II. GENERAL INFORMATION Flammable and Combustible Liquids Figure 1 of FM Global Date Sheet 7-74, Distilleries provides information on flash points of alcoholic beverages based on percent by volume and US Proof of the alcohol. From this figure,alcohols between 40 US Proof(20%by volume)and 110 US Proof(55%by volume) have flash points between 73 degrees F and 100 degrees F and are therefore water-miscible,Class IC flammable liquids. A water-miscible liquid is one that mixes with water in all proportions without the use of additives.Alcoholic beverages at less than 20%concentrations are combustible liquids. NFPA 30 protection requirements are based on a decision tree that addresses concentrations of water-miscible liquids directly. The 150 US Proof liquid in tanks and/or totes (IBC's) is a miscible,Class IB liquid for boiling point not less than 100 degrees F. Building Occupancy Group and Requirements The existing building is 33,000 sq.ft.,of Type II-B Construction,with Groups S-1 and B Occupancy, qualifying for unlimited area per OSSC Section 507. Building Code Section 307.5 would classify the 9.327 sq.ft. Indio Spirits warehouse occupancy as Group H-3(except office areas),since the quantities of liquids exceed the maximum allowable quantities for control areas and are stored at less than 15 psi. (Large tanks that are also at pressures less than 2.5 psig are preferable.) Table 508.4 of the building code requires 1-hour occupancy separation between Group H-3 and Groups B, F-1, M or S-1 Occupancies. Section 507.8 permits Group H-3 in unlimited area Group F and S Occupancies,with a maximum 10%of the building area. KEN FUGLEE&ASSOCIATES,INC. 5 of 8 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland,Oregon 97230 (503)-866-5958 kenfuglee@comcast.net Client: PacTrust KEN FUGLEE&ASSOCIATES,INC. Project: Indio Spirits Fl Fire&Protection ife Safety/Code Consulting August 06, 2012 System Evaluations-Failure Analysis Lifinatinn Simnel??-Ernart Witness Existing Sprinkler System and Fire Protection Water Demand The existing roof fire sprinkler system appears to be an Ordinary Hazard Group 3 sprinkler system based on the NFPA 13 edition at the time of construction. This is close to the Ordinary Hazard Group 2 of the current standard. There are no roof sprinklers in the spare head box to confirm the type of roof sprinkler. Existing sprinklers appear to be ordinary temperature,Y2"orifice(K=5.6),on%"NPT thread outlets. If they were, in fact, K=8.0 sprinklers,they would be on %" NPT outlets. The existing riser is 6- inch with a double-check-backflow assembly. The branch lines are 2-inch diameter pipe on a 6 and fl- inch near side cross main and 4-inch far side cross main in a gridded wet sprinkler system. The branch lines appear at 12'-6"spacing with an apparent 7'-10 1/2" between sprinklers for a maximum spacing under 100 sq.ft. per sprinkler. The water department does not have recent hydrant water flow test for the building. However, recent flow information for nearby buildings is sufficient for estimating the available water supply pending a new flow test. A recent project on SW 72nd had flow test information of static-102 psi, residual-92 psi with 1,964 gpm flowing. An approximate flow test using pressures reduced by 10 psi to allow for additional underground friction loss will be used to provide an estimated water flow until a flow test can be obtained. Fire Sprinkler System Requirements Existing Sprinkler System :(91 UBC referenced NFPA13-89,94 UBC referenced NFPA 13-91. Fire sprinkler system installed about 1992 may have used either edition.) • NFPA 13-1989, Ordinary Hazard,Group 3, 0.21 gpm/sq.ft over 1,500 sq.ft. • NFPA 13-1991, Ordinary Hazard,Group 2, 0.20 gpm/sq.ft over 1,500 sq.ft. • Less than 100 sq. ft. per sprinkler • Roof Sprinklers appear to be Ordinary Temperature,%" K=5.6. Metal IBCs/Totes will not be used for storage. IBCs may be present only for receiving and transfer to tanks and approved storage containers. Plastic Rigid IBCs/Totes will not be used for storage. Plastic IBCs may be present only for receiving and transfer to tanks and approved storage containers. Storage of Storage of palletized bottled spirits(liquor) 100 Proof or less, 1 gallon or less,cartoned,(Class IV Commodity per NFPA 13): • 10 feet or less storage height, Ordinary Hazard Group 2 • Protection for IBCs is greater and will also protect this storage KEN FUGLEE&ASSOCIATES,INC. 6 of 8 15814 NE Rose Parkway Portland,Oregon 97230 (503)-866-5958 kenfuglee@comcast.net