Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. 0 Tigard, OR 97223 "Z. � °
December 15, 2006
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Performance Systems -
Pattirck Sting
7324 SW Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
RE: REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit BUP2006 -00568 Construction Type: 5B
Tenant Name: Ballroom Dance Co. Occupancy Type: A3
Address: 8900 SW Commercial St. Occupant Load: 1,200 +/-
Stories: 1 + 3 Mezzanines Area: 13,734 sq ft
Hazard: Light
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004
edition; Oregon Fire Code 2004 edition and NFPA 72. The submitted plans are approved subject to the
following.
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 code official. All functions of the system or alteration shall be tested. 901.5 OSSC
and NFPA 72 chapter 10
2. Before requesting final approval of the installation, the installing contractor shall furnish a written
statement to the fire code official that the subject fire protection system has been installed in
accordance with approved plans and has been tested in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications and the appropriate installation standard. Any deviations from the design standards
shall be noted and copies of the approvals for such deviations shall be attached to the written
statement. 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
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov e TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
4. Activation of the fire alarm in Group A occupancies with an occupant load of 1,000 or more shall
initiate a signal using an emergency voice /alarm communications system in accordance with NFPA 72
section 6.8.1.1, shall actuate within 10 seconds after the activation of an initiating device.
5. Emergency voice /alarm communications systems shall be provided with an approved emergency power
source. per 907.2.1.1 OFC
6. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70. NFPA 72 4.4.1.2
7. All primary and secondary power supplies shall be monitored for the presence of voltage at the
point of connection to the system. Failure of either supply shall result in a trouble signal in
accordance with 4.4.3.5. The trouble signal also shall be visually and audibly indicated at the
protected premises. NFPA 72 4.4.7.3
8. Manual Fire Alarm activation devices when installed 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
9. Visual alarm signal appliances shall be integrated into the building or facility alarm system. At a
minimum, visual signal appliances shall be provided in buildings and facilities in each of the
following areas:
• restrooms and any other general usage areas
• meeting rooms
• classrooms
• hallways, lobbies, and any other area for common use.
10. Visual alarms shall be located not less than 80 inches and not more than 96 inches above floor
level. When a low ceiling exists, the visual alarm shall be mounted within the dimensions stated
above and at least 6 inches below the ceiling.
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. 106.3.1 OSSC
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,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner