Correspondence January 20, 2006
CITY OF TIGARD
Oregon Electric Group OREGON
Loth Martin
1010 SE 11
Portland, OR 97214
RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2006 -00042 Construction Type: II -
Tenant Name: Abercrombie & Fitch #972 Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9377 SW Washington Sq. Occupant Load) 234
Area: 11,090 sq ft Stories: 2
Hazard: Ordinary Group II Sprinklers; Yes
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The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Sttructural 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 r juu Please contact the local Fire Marshal's Office for an
order form and instructions regarding iinstallation 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 building ofc a l and fire code official. All functions of the system or alteration
shall be tested. 901.5 ' OSSC and NFPA 72
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. NFPA 72 4.4.1.4, 907.5 OFC
4. The emergency voice/alarm communication system shall be designed and installed in
accordance with NFPA 72. 907.2.12.2.3 OFC
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
5. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70. NFPA 72, 4.4.1.2
6. 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
7. Visual alarm signal appliances shall be integrated pp egrated 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: 1109.14 OSSC \■ ��j
• restrooms and any other general usage areas •
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• meeting rooms
• classrooms
• hallways, lobbies, and any other area for common use. / `Y
8. Visual alarms shall be located not less ess 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 g' 1109.14 OSSC, NFPA 72, 7.5.4
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 0S C
Premises Identification: Approved numbers or'addresses shall be provided for all new buildings in
such a position as to be plainly visible and leible from the street or road fronting the property.
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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.
Respectfu
Hemel,
Senior Plans Examiner
03/15/2006 11:03 FAX 614 291 1020 F M S ARCHITECTS INC. Ij002
lay A V I ItD A. Y LI S E Architects
March 15, 2006 RECEIVED
MAR 1 5 2006
City of Tigard
Building Department CITY OF TIGARD
13125 SW Hall Blvd. BUILDING DIVISION
Tigard, OR 97223
ATTN. Val Henze!
Re: 05 -117
Abercrombie & Fitch #972 / Washington Square Mall
g371 s"SW Washington Sq. Road Space #S11
Tigard, OR 97223
Val,
This letter is written to inform the building department that the stairwell
located at the rear of space #S1 1 will not be a fire rated stairwell as originally
designed and planned. Below is a list of code references as described by City
of Tigard Building Inspector Dan Nelson to verify compliance with egress and
safety requirements.
Governing codes: 2003 IBC and 2005 OSSC
• Table 1016.1: No rated corridors MOCC with sprinklers. L
• Table 1013.3: Common path of travel when 2 exits are provided 1/�
• Table 1014.1: MOCC only 1 exit required for less than 50 occupancy or 7S
• Table 1015.1: MOCC travel distance of 196 ft. with sprinklers. 111 ego y 0,1r ,a r-e-7
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Please feel free to contact my office and speak to George Pack if you have
any questions regarding the nature of this letter or its' contents.
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