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Correspondence -444 January 18, 2006 iii " " I CITY OF TIGARD Oregon Electric Group OREGON Loni Martin 1010 SE 11 Portland, OR 97214 RE: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Project Information Building Permit: BUP2006 -00001 Construction Type: II-B Tenant Name: The Walking Company Occupancy Type: M Address: f35/7 Washington Sq. Occupant Load: 29 Area: 1,287 sq ft Stories: 1 Hazard: Ordinary Group II Sprinklers: Yes 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 building official 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 law 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 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 • restrooms and any other general usage areas • meeting rooms • classrooms • hallways, lobbies, and any other area for common use. 8. Visual alarms shall be located not less 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 ceiling. 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 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.docunients. Respectfully, Hemel, Senior Plans Examiner