Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
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November 29, 2006 :
TIGARD
Kurahashi And Associates, Inc.
Greg Kurahashi
4470 SW hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
RE: FREEMAN BUILDING — Sh E
Project Information
Building Permit SIT2006 -00007 Construction Type: V -B
Tenant Name: Freeman Building Occupancy Type: B
Address: 9385 SW Locust St. Building Area B 2 story, 2,803 sq ft
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004 edition,
the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Fire & Life Safety Requirements for Fire Department Access and Water
Supplies based on the 2004 Oregon Fire Code as amended by TVF&R). The submitted plans are approved
subject to the following.
EROSION
1. Erosion control measures shall be in place prior to excavation or grading.
FIRE LINES — OFC 508 - NFPA
2. FDC line /valves and fire sprinkler line shall be designed by NFPA 24 and NFPA 13. All piping shall be
inspected prior to backfill.
3. The fire service main shall be flushed thoroughly before connection to the system riser in order to
remove foreign materials that might have entered the main during the course the installation. The flow
rate shall not be less than the water demand rate of the system. Section 10.10.2
4. Hydrostatic testing of the underground piping shall occur upon completion of work. The contractor's
material and test certificate for underground piping shall be completed and signed. Copies shall be
prepared for approving authorities, owners and contractor. Section 10.10.1 (All piping shall be
inspected prior to backfill.)
5. Fire department connections shall be located and arranged so that hose lines can be readily and
conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from any nearby objects, including buildings,
fences, posts, or other fire department connections. 5.9.5.2
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
6. All piping and attached appurtenances subjected to system working pressure shall be hydrostatically
tested at 200 psi (13.8 bar) or 50 psi (3.5 bar) in excess of the system working pressure, whichever is
greater, and shall maintain that pressure without loss for 2 hours. Loss shall be determined by a drop in
gauge pressure or visual leakage. The test pressure shall be read from a gauge located at the low
elevation point of the system or portion being tested. Section 10.10.2.2
7. The fire service main shall be minimum 36 inches below grade under driveways and 30 inches
elsewhere. The depth shall be measured from the top of the pipe to finished grade. Section 10.4
8. When pipe must be run under buildings, special precautions shall be taken, including the following.
• Arching the foundation walls over the pipe
• Running the pipe in covered trenches
• Providing valves to isolate sections of pipe under building. NFPA 13, 10.6
9. Thrust blocks shall be placed between undisturbed earth and the fitting to be restrained and shall be
capable of such bearing to ensure adequate resistance to the thrust to be encountered. Wherever
possible, thrust blocks shall be placed so that the joints are accessible for repair. Section 10.8
10. Clearance shall be provided around all piping. The holes shall be sized 2 inches larger than the pipe for
1 -in nominal to 31/2 -in nominal and 4-in larger than the pipe 4-in nominal and larger. No clearance is
required if flexible couplings are located within 1 ft of each side wall, floor, platform or foundation.
Section 9.3.4.
11. Piping shall be listed for fire protection service and shall comply with the standards in Table 10.1.1
12. Each fire department connection to sprinkler systems shall be designated by a sign as follows:
(1) The sign shall have raised or engraved letters at least 1 in. (25.4 mm) in height on a plate or fitting.
(2) The sign shall indicate the service for which the connection is intended and shall read, for example
as follows: 5.9.5.3
AUTOSPKR
OPEN SP KR
AND STANDPIPE
13. A sign at inlets shall indicate the pressure required to deliver the greatest system demand. 5.9.5.4
ACCESSIBILITY
14. Accessible walkways and routes shall not exceed a running slope of 1 unit vertical in 20 units
horizontal (5% slope). Cross slopes shall not exceed 1 unit vertical in 50 units horizontal (2%
slope). 1103 OSSC
15. Accessible parking spaces and access aisles shall be located on a surface with a slope not to
exceed 1 unit vertical in 50 units horizontal in all directions. 1104.4.3 OSSC
16. The accessible parking sign is required to be 84 inches to the bottom of the sign.
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,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner
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City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
November 15, 2006 n
T I GARD
Kurahashi And Associates, Inc.
Greg Kurahashi
4470 SW hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
RE: FREEMAN BUILDING — SITE REVIEW # 2
Project Information
Building Permit SIT2006 -00007 Construction Type: V -B
Tenant Name: Freeman Building Occupancy Type: B
Address: 9385 SW Locust St. Building Area: B 2 story, 2,803 sq ft
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004 edition
and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Fire & Iife Safety Requirements based on the 2004 Oregon Fire
Code (OFC). The following information is required in order to complete the review.
GENERAL
1. Clarify the new impervious area. Impervious is defined as building roof areas, sidewalks and paving.
The number should be what is new impervious as related to what was existing.
RESPONSE NOT RECEIVED 11/15/06
FIRE REVIEW
2. Provide locations of adjacent fire hydrants as required per OFC 508.
iEfir Note: Fire Hydrants — Commercial Buildings: Where a portion of the building is more than 400 feet
from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured in an approved route around the exterior
of the building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided. (OFC 508.5.1)
SPONSE PARTIALLY ACCEPTED 11/1.5/06 - Provide approval from Fire Marshall's office on
e hydrant location. Please contact John Dalby, Deputy Fire Marshal for these requirements @ 503-
356 -4723. Sheet C13 does not shows Sprinkler Vault / FDC location if located on private property
check with TWD for location requirements on private property and provide copy of easement.
Also, please provide the following;
"Underground Fire Fighting Water Supply. Provide thrust blocking details including cut sheets
and installation instructions for any mechanical joint connections. Provide supply pipe burial depth,
piping sizes and materials, valve equipment cut sheets, vault details, equipment in vaults, details for
hydrants and Fire Department Connection (FDC) location that are necessary for the installation of
the fire service. All valves shall be listed for use in a fire service application.
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
NFPA 24 section 4.1.3 for the items necessary for a plan review.
4.1.3 (13:8- 1.1.1) Working plans shall be drawn to an indicated scale on sheets of uniform size, with a
plan of each floor, and shall include the following items that pertain to the design of the system:
(1) The size and location of all water supplies
(2) The size and location of standpipe risers, hose outlets, hand hose, monitor nozzles, and related
equipment
(5) Size, location, and piping arrangement of fire department connections
ACCESSIBILITY
3. Clarify the accessible route to the public way as required by section 1103.1 OSSC. (OSSC 106)
RESPONSE ACCEPTED 11/15/06 — Thank you for your response.
4. The accessible parking shown on sheet C 2 does not provide an accessible route from the access
aisle to the proposed structure. Provide site accessibility information as required per section 1103 &
1104. (OSSC 106)
RESPONSE ACCEPTED 11/15/06 — Thank you for your response.
Please provide an item -by -item response.
Deferred submittals such as Truss Joist Shop Drawings, Suspended ceiling system, Retaining wall
design, etc. will be charged a deferred submittal fee based on the valuation of the portion of the work
being deferred. The minimum fee shall be $200.00. This fee is in addition to the project plan review fee
based on the total project value. OAR 918- 050 -0150
`Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge
who shall review them and forwanl them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal
documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred
submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the building
ofciaL OSSC Section 106.3.4.2" Deferred Items: None
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.
Respectfull
V enze
Senior Plans Examiner
June 26, 2006
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CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Kurahashi And Associates, Inc.
Greg
4470 SW hall Blvd
Beaverton, OR 97005
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RE: FREEMAN BUILDING – SITE REVIEW
Project Information
Building Permit SIT2006-00007 Construction Type: V -B
Tenant Name: Freeman Building Occupancy Type B
Address: 9385 SW Locust St. Building Area B-2 story, 2,803 sq ft
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) 2004
edition and the Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue Fire & Life Safety Requirements based on the 2004
Oregon Fire Code (OFC). The following information is required in order to complete the review.
GENERAL
1. Clarify the new impervious area. Impervious is defined as building roof areas, sidewalks and paving.
The number should be what is new impervious as related to what was existing.
FIRE REVIEW
2. Provide locations of adjacent fire hydrants as required per OFC 508.
Note: Fire Hydrants – Commercial Buildings: Where a portion of the building is more than 400 feet
from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured in an approved route around the exterior
of the building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided. (OFC 508.5.1)
ACCESSIBILITY
3. Clarify the accessible route to the public way as required by section 1103.1 OSSC. (OSSC 106)
4. The accessible parking shown on sheet C 2 does not provide an accessible route from the access
aisle to the proposed structure. Provide site accessibility information as required per section 1103 &
1104. (OSSC 106)
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Please provide an item -by -item response.
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
Deferred submittals such as Truss Joist Shop Drawings, Suspended ceiling system, Retaining wall
design, etc. will be charged a deferred submittal fee based on the valuation of the portion of the work
being deferred. The minimum fee shall be $200.00. This fee is in addition to the project plan review fee
based on the total project value. OAR 918- 050 -0150
`Documents for d fend submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge
who shall review them and fo wanl them to the building official with a notation indicating that the defend submittal
documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred
submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal documents have been approved by the building
offdaL OSSC Section 106.3.4.2" Deferred Items: None
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.
• al Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner •