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March 23, 2006 RECEVEF')
MAR 2 9 2006
Monique Kim Lee
2001 Alameda Street CITY OF I I ARD
Los Angeles, CA 90058 BUITi TN(: rI TT rr
Re: City of Tigard Inspection — Ceiling and Wall Construction
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Dear Monique: -
At the request of the general contractor VLMK visited the site again to review an issue
that the City of Tigard had regarding the framing of the interior walls to the ceiling. The
comment that the City of Tigard Inspector Dan had was as follows, "Provide engineering
o.k. to frame walls and soffit to ceiling grid and not to structure."
VLMK Consulting Engineers has reviewed the as -built conditions of the walls and ceiling
grids. In our opinion it is adequate to frame the wall framing and soffit to the ceiling
framing. Our opinions are based on the following:
• The ceiling and walls will have 5/8" gypsum wallboard placed on the framing.
This ties the wall and ceiling framing together creating small horizontal and
vertical diaphragms throughout the For Love 21 tenant space.
• The ceiling framing is supported vertically from the structure above with typical
ceiling tie wires. This acts as a second mode of bracing.
If there is any further discussion necessary give me a call to discuss.
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Western Design Group
4612 NE Minnehaha Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
RE: TENANT IMPROVEMENT
Project Information
Building Permit: BUP2006 -00072 Occupancy Type: M
Tenant Name: For Love 21 Construction Type: II -B
Address: 9710 SW Washington Square RD Occupant Load: 71
Area: 2,360 Sq Ft Stories: 1
The plan review was performed under the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC)
2004 edition; and the State of Oregon Fire Code (OFC) 2004 edition. The submitted plans are
approved subject to the following conditions.
DEFERRED SUBMITTALS
Deferred submittals such as Fire Alarm, Fire Sprinkler, Truss Joist Shop Drawings, etc, will
be charged a deferred submittal fee based on the valuation of the portion of the work being
deferred. The minimum fee shall be $200.00. Deferred items;
• Fire Sprinklers
• Mechanical System
• Plumbing System
• Electrical System
GENERAL
1. All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of a key or any
special knowledge or effort. 1003.3.1.8 OSSC
2. The main exit shall be provided with signage indicating "THIS DOOR MUST
REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS" Section 1003.3.1.8 OSSC,
3. Exit doors shall be provided with panic hardware.1007.2.5 OSSC
4. Exit signs shall be illuminated at all times and shall be provided with a second source
of power that will provide 1 '/2 hours of illumination in case of primary power loss.
1003.2.8.5 OSSC FYI Additional exit signs may be required by the city field
inspector to clearly indicate the path of egress.
5. The means of egress shall be provided with illumination of not less than 1 foot candle
at the floor level anytime the building is occupied. The means of egress illumination
shall be provided with a second source of power in case of primary power loss.
1003.2.9.2 OSSC
6. Provide one 2 -A rated fire extinguisher in the new area. The extinguisher shall be
located so that no usable space has a distance greater than 75 feet to the extinguisher.
Standard 10 -1, Chapter 3 TVFR99 -01.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA): It shall be the responsibility of the Architect,
Engineer, Designer, Contractor, Owner and Lessee to research the applicability of the ADA
requirements for the structure. The City of Tigard reviews the plans and inspects the structure
only for compliance with Chapter 11 of the OSSC which may not include all of the
requirements of the ADA.
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
Certificate of Occupancy: No building or structure shall be used or occupied until the
Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy 109.1 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,
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Se PPlans Examiner
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