Correspondence February 1, 2006 --
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CITY OF TIGARD
OREGON
Arrow Mechanical Contractors Inc
Art Schacher
10330 Sw Tualatin Rd
Tualatin Or 97062
RE: MECHANICAL SYSTEM — SONY STYLE
Project Information
Building Permit: MEC2006 -00047 Construction Type: II-B
Tenant Name: Sony Style Occupancy Type: M
Address: 9581 SW Washington Sq Occupant Load: 186
Area: 5,590 sq ft Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code (OMSC)
2004 edition. The submitted plans are approved subject to the following.
1. Appliances shall be accessible for inspection, service, repair or replacement without removal
of permanent construction. 306.1 OMSC
2. Manufacturer's installation instructions shall be available on the jobsite at the time of
inspection. 304.1 OMSC
3. The building or structure shall not be weakened by the installation of mechanical systems.
Where floors, walls, ceilings or any other portion of the building or structure are required to be
altered or replaced in the process of installing or repairing any system, the building or
structure shall be left in a safe structural condition in accordance with the Building Code. The
cutting, notching and boring of framing members shall comply with OMSC 302 Sections
302.3.1 through 302.5.3.
4. Ducts shall be supported with approved hangers at intervals not exceeding 10 feet or by other
approved duct support systems designed in accordance with the Building Code. Flexible and
other factory-made ducts shall be supported in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions. 603.10 OMSC
5. Metallic Ducts shall be supported in accordance with Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning
• Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA) — Metal and Flexible. OMSC 603.4
6. Equipment and appliances regulated by this code requiring electrical connections shall have a
positive means of disconnect in accordance with the Electrical Code. 301.7 OMSC
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772
7. Permanent equipment supported by the structure shall have their attachments designed in
accordance with the Building Code (section 1621). 301.16 OMSC
Mercury Thermostats. The State of Oregon prohibits the installation of thermostats that
contain mercury in commercial and residential buildings. "In accordance with ORS 455.355, the
disposal of thermostats that contain mercury shall be in accordance with programs established by
thermostat manufacturers, their representative or distributor, or by delivery to sites that will
ensure that the mercury does not become part of the solid waste stream or wastewater."
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.
Respectful ,
Val Henzel,
Senior Plans Examiner