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Correspondence Ado3 311i FILE COPY,--- pa-ON April 9, 2003 °' ' arty oF Greenway Electric Company OREGON 15145 SW Gull Drive Beaverton, OR 97007 RE: HOLLOWAY INVESTMENT ADVISORS, FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Project Information Building Permit: BUP2003 -00124 Construction Type: NA Tenant Name: Holloway Investment Advisors Occupancy Type: B Address: 13221 SW 68 Parkway, Suite 401 Occupant Load: NA Area: NA Stories: 4` The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 1998 edition; and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Ordinance 99 -01 (TVFR99 -01) 1999 edition. The submitted plans are approved subject to the following. 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 • Lobbies • Common use areas. 2. 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. 3. Visual alarms shall have a minimum candela rating of 75 candelas. 4. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal. 5. No place in a common corridors or hallways shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal. 6. 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. 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772 General requirements 1. A key box shall be installed within 20 feet of the main entrance. The bottom of the key box shall be not less than 8 feet nor more than 10 feet above the walking surface unless approved by the Fire Chief. 902.4.2 TVFR99 -01 An existing key box at the main building entrance is acceptable. 2. 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. 1007.3.4.1 TVFR99 -01 3. 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. 1007.3.4.2 TVFR99 -01. 4. 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. Standard 10 -2, Section 1- 5.2.8.2, TVFR99 -01 5. 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 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 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 • rian Blab Senior ' . s Examiner