Correspondence City of Tigard, Oregon • 13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, OR 97223
March 12, 2008
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RE: COMMERCIAL EXHAUST HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
TIGARD
Proiect Information
Building Permit: BUP2008 -00070 Occupancy Type: A -2
Tenant Name: Estrellas Restaurant Construction Type: 5 -B
Address: 11945 SW Pacific Hwy. #104 Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
(OMSC) 2007 edition and The Oregon Fire Code 2007 edition.
Each automatic fire suppression system shall have both automatic and manual
actuation means. A manual activation device shall be located at or near a means of
egress from the cooking area, a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet from the
kitchen exhaust system. The manual activation device shall be located a minimum of 4
'/Z feet and a maximum of 5 feet above the finished floor. 509.3 OMSC
• The actuation of the automatic fire suppression system shall automatically shut
down the fuel or electrical power supply to the cooking appliances. The fuel and
electrical power supply reset shall be manual. 509.4 OMSC
• A portable fire extinguisher shall be provided within a 30 foot travel distance of
• the cooking equipment. A Class K rated extinguisher is required if the cooking
equipment involves vegetable or animal oils or fats. Section 904.11.5 OFC
• Wet - chemical systems shall be inspected and tested at 6 -month intervals.
Carbon Dioxide & Clean -agent systems shall be inspected and tested at 12-
month intervals. Sections 904.5, 904.8 & 904.10 OFC.
• A hood exhaust fan(s) shall continue to operate after the extinguishing system
has been activated unless fan shutdown is required by a listed component of the
ventilation system or by the design of the extinguishing system. 8.2.3.1
• All deep -fat fryers shall be installed with at least a 406 mm (16 in.) space
between the fryer and surface flames from adjacent cooking equipment. 12.1.2.4
• Where a steel or tempered glass baffle plate is installed at a minimum 203 mm (8
in.) in height between the fryer and surface flames of the adjacent appliance, the
requirement for a 406 mm (16 in.) space shall not apply. 12.1.2.5
• Where a building fire alarm system is installed, automatic fire- extinguishing
systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system in accordance with
NFPA 72. OFC 904.3.5
Phone: 503.639.4171 • Fax: 503.684.7297 • www.tigard- or.gov • TTY Relay: 503.684.2772
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. 106.4.6 OMSC
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,
0E-C
an Nelson,
Senior Plans Examiner
(503)718 -2436
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