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February 4, 2002
Michael M. Platz
ASK4 Engineering, Inc.
39084 Proctor Blvd., Suite C
Sandy, OR 97055
RE: Bonita Villa Fire Repair
PROJECT INFORMATION
Address: 7580 SW Bonita Rd. Number of Stories: 3
Permit Number: BUP2001 -00389 Sprinklered: No
Occupancy Group: R -1 Fire Alarm: Yes
Type of Construction: V -One Hour Rated Corridors: Yes
Area of Work: Units 75, 79, & 83
The City of Tigard Building Division has reviewed the submitted building plans for the above
referenced address in accordance with the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC), 1998
edition and Uniform Fire Code (UFC) as amended by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue. The plans
are approved subject to the following conditions.
1. Plumbing and mechanical permits are required for this project. No work is to commence on
these portions of the project until such time as permits are issued.
2. Hard -wired smoke detectors are being installed throughout the entire building in -lieu of
sprinkling the three affected units. We have a letter on file requesting this alternate method of
construction. Smoke detectors shall be located in each separate bedroom and in the hall
adjacent to the bedrooms in all apartment units in this building. The detectors shall be
equipped with a battery backup in the event of a power failure and the detector shall emit a
signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting
switch other than those required for over current protection. OSSC 310.9.1.3 and 310.9.1.4.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
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3. Any revisions, alterations or modifications of the approved drawings shall be reviewed by the
appropriate design professional prior to review and approval by the City of Tigard Building
Division.
4. A minimum 2A:10,BC fire extinguisher shall be located at each floor level in the common
stairway. UFC standard 10 -1.
5. A manual and automatic fire alarm is required. This building is already equipped with this
system but shall be tested at the final inspection. UFC 1003.2.9.
6. All phases of the construction shall be inspected and approved by the City of Tigard Building
Division prior to covering construction. OSSC 108.
7. The doors at the first two levels of the common stairways shall be listed and labeled doors
with a fire- resistive rating of at least three- fourths -hour. The top floor doors may be labeled
20- minute assemblies with "S" labels. OSSC 1003.3.3.10 and 1004.3.4.3.2.1.
8. A copy of the approved plans shall be on -site at all times and made available for the city
inspectors for inspection purposes. OSSC 106.4.2.
9. A final inspection and issuance of a certificate of occupancy is required prior to occupancy of
any of the affected units. OSSC 109.
If you have any questions regarding this review, please contact me at (503) 369 -4171 ext. .
Sincerely,
Gary Lampella
Building Official
c. City Inspectors
Eric McMullen, TVF &R
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