Correspondence OFFICE COPY
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Chris Gardner CI TY OF TIGARD
Limited Energy Electricians OR EGON
4020 SE 1st Place
Gresham, OR 97080
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Building Permit: BUP2004 -00516 Construction Type: VN
Tenant Name: City of Tigard Occupancy Type: B
Address: 13125 SW Hall Boulevard Occupant Load: 240
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.
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
Manual Fire Alarm activation devices shall be mounted in the following reach ranges:
• Forward Reach - 15 inches to 48 inches above the floor. 1 109.2.3.5 OSSC
• Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor. 1109.2_ °SSC�.
Approved Plans
Date /12-
13125 SW Hal Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
Visuals (Section 1109.14 OSSC)
• 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.
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
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
Brian B1: • ck,
Senio ' Tans Examiner