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Correspondence October 12, 2005 lik ji 14 ,444 1 1\ CITY OF TIGARD Oregon Electric Group OREGON Loni Martin 1010 SE 11 Portland, OR 97214 RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Project Information Building Permit: BUP2005 -00523 Construction Type: II -B Tenant Name: Janie and Jack Occupancy Type: M Address: 9368 SW Washington Sq. Occupant Load: 31 Area: 1,188 sq ft Stories: 1 Sprinklers: Yes Hazard: Ordinary Group • The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural 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 required. Please contact the local Fire Marshal's Office for an order form and instructions regarding installation 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 Fire Chief All functions of the system or alteration shall be tested. 901.5 OSSC 2. 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. 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. 907.5 OFC 4. All power supplies shall be installed in conformity with NFPA 70. NFPA 72 4.4.1.2 5. 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 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772 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 6. Manual Fire Alarm activation devices when installed shall be mounted in the following reach ranges: • Forward Reach - 15 inches to 48 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.5 OSSC • Side Reach — 9 inches to 54 inches above the floor. 1109.2.3.6 OSSC 7. Visual signal appliances shall be provided in the building in each of the following areas: 1109.14 OSSC • Restrooms and any other general use area (e.g., meeting rooms) • Hallways/Corridors • Lobbies • Common use areas. 8. 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. 9. No place in a room shall be more than 50 feet from a visual signal. 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 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. Respect y, Val Henzel, Senior Plans Examiner