Correspondence January 8, 1997
Mr. Robert,Poskins, CBO
Plans Examiner
City of Tigard
13125 S.W. Hall Blvd.
Tigard. Oregon 97223
Project: Portland Clinic Tenant Space
Subject: Plan Review Response BUP# 96 -0625
Dear Robert,
Please find listed below responses to your review comments dated December 17, 1996. Note
that a number of issues have been addressed in the core and shell drawings associated with this
project. I have indicated this in my replies.
ENERGY COMPLIANCE
1. See attached forms as submitted by project Electrical Contractor.
ACCESSIBILITY
1. Required exits as noted on table 10 -A, and illustrated on the drawings do provide
accessible means of egress.
2. . Specified hardware for the doors meets accessibility requirements.
3. All wall mounted thermostats and light switches will be located not more than 44" above
finish floor.
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
M A H L U M
& N O R D F O R S
1. Hail 204, grid lines 3 -6 are to be constructed as a rated corridor per the core and shell SMITH
drawings BUP# 96-0566. GORDON
Architects PC
2. Area of rescue assistance has been identified within the stairwells as noted per the core
SO SW
and shell drawings BUP#96 -0566. Second Avenue
Suite 600
3. A key box will be provided and will be issued as an addendum to the shell permit Portland. OR
drawings.
4. Illuminated exit signs will be installed prior to final inspection of the tenant suite .
5. Five (5) fire extinguisher cabinets are located on the first floor and one (1) on the
second floor. They are illustrated as FEC, and are located with travel distances of 75' or
less.
•
503 224 4032
503 224 0918 F
Mr. Robert Poskins, CBO
City of Tigard
Portland Clinic Tenant Space
Plan Review Response BUP# 96 -0625
January 8, 1997
Page 2
6. Signage stating "No storage permitted in this exit area will be installed in the required
exit corridors.
7. The General Contractor, Andersen Construction, will submit evidence of elevator
permits prior to requesting final inspection and occupancy of the building.
8. Addendum 3, detail of recessed equipment at 1 hour walls, copy attached, has been
submitted to the general contractor.
MECHANICAL/FIRE SPRINKLER
1. Mechanical and fire sprinkler plans and applications will be submitted by the appropriate
subcontractors.
Bob, I hope this meets with your approval, please contact me if I can offer further clarification.
Si c- el ,
•
athie C. -cob -
Project an • 1 e
MCJ /kmo
end: 1
cc: Ken Zinsli, Providence Medical System
Dave Williams, Group Mackenzie
Joe Dinsdale, Andersen Construction
96215.00 L001.MCJ
•
%9�encd
December 17, 1996
CITY OF TIGARD
Mahlum & Nordfors, Smith, Gordon
50 S.W. Second Avenue, #600 OREGON
Portland, OR 97204
RE: Tenant Improvement Building Plan Review
6640 Redwood
PC #: 12 -15c BUP #: 96-0625
Type of Construction: 2N Group: "B"
Stories: 3 Occupant Load for Proposed: 265
Submittal documents for the above referenced project have been reviewed for
conformance with the applicable 1996 Oregon Specialty Codes and other applicable
codes and standards. The following comments are noted:
u 1 Provide lighting Forms 5a, b, and c, Oregon Non-Residential Energy Code.
'�
l ACCESSIBIL4T,1( w, '`'..',
A ll required exits shall be constructed providing accessible means of in the egress � P 9
same number as required for exits by Chapter 10, Table 10-A for persons with
disabilities.
0,
All doors with controls and hardware shall be of the type providing accessibility to
persons with disabilities [Section 1109.3]. Hardware on doors shall be lever or
other shape not requiring tight grasping, pinching, or twisting to operate. Controls
shall require a force no greater than 5 pounds —force to activate [Section 1109.3].
. The environmental control (thermostat) and lighting controls shall not be located
more than 54° above finish floor for accessible side reach approach or 44° for
forward approach [Section 1109.2.3.6].
10#61 0 4i
1. It appears that in lieu of rated corridors (Drawing A2.1), you are exercising
Exception #8, OSSC, 1005.7. However, Drawing A2.2 indicates the construction
01 of a one -hour corridor. This situation does not comply with 1003.5, exits through
A 6 adjoining rooms. In order to comply, Hall 204, Line 3 -6, all doors within, the
Pe Q`
#' lobby, stairs, and lower lobby must be constructed as a corridor.
2. Depending on your approach to #1 above, keep in mind the requirement for
areas of rescue assistance.
i -
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
0
Tenant Improvement Building Plan Review
PC #: 12 -15c BUP #: 96 -0625
Page #2
3. Provide a key box (knox) mounted to the exterior wall 10' above finish grade and
M , adj. conta to e
gain acent necessa the ry a cc e ss right side as of r the main by the entry Fire door Chief The (U FC 902 shall .4]. If in you ke hav
F . any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Fire Marshal at 526-
2502.
6 Clearly indicate all required exits, except the main entrance, with illuminated exit
signs. [Section 1013].
01
l Provide Type 2 -A fire extinguishers throughout so that the travel distance to a unit
does not exceed 75 feet [NFPA 10 3.2.1].
O Post signage in the corridor. No Storage Permitted in this Exit Area °.
A permit issued by the State of Oregon, Building Codes Division, is required for
N
et installation and operation of an elevator. Provide evidence of application for
� b x a permits.
All cabinets recessed into fire -rated wall assemblies, such as for portable fire
c' extinguishers, shall be fire - blocked at top and bottom and have an additional
layer of 518 GWB, Type X between the back of the cabinet and the - opposing
�i " GWB. Provide a detail in the revised plans.
Sr° I:: : 1 44 wtiii'w =Ti14 e.44m1%ivi 1
1. Provide separate mechanical and fire sprinkler plans and appropriate
applications.
Please submit three copies of revised submittal documents and a letter indicating your
response to the above comments for review. Please call me at (503) 639 -4171 if you
have any questions.
Sincerely, , ,
i f • -6 ii(,
Ro , ert Poskin, CBO
P , NS EXAMINER
•
TAP P96_062SPC12- 15C.DOC