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City of Tigard
March 6, 2014
Code Unlimited
Samir Mokashi
12655 SW Center Street
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
Re: Alternate Materials & Methods -Agilyx Tigard Facility Flammable lc Liquid
Protection
Dear Mr. Mokashi,
The City of Tigard accepts the Alternate Materials and Methods proposal dated 1/31/2014.
The proposal was discussed with Mr. Ty Darby of Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. Given
the existing conditions at the facility,we agreed that the approach taken with the proposal
provides enough additional protection,in the single area that exceeds the AMQ, to allow the
entire facility remain a Goup F-1 occupancy. Please note that any changes to the current
configuration or amount of material will likely require a change of occupancy. For Record
keeping, I will tie this AM&M to the building permit currently open at the facility. This is
permit BUP2012-00233.
Sincerely,
Mark VanDomelen
Building Official
City of Tigard
Copy: Tom Jalenski—Code Unlimited
Ty Darby—TVF&R
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
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Mark VanDomelen
Building Official, City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd
Tigard, OR 97223
RE: Alternate Materials & Methods - Agilyx Tigard Facility Flammable 1C Liquid Protection
Dear Mr VanDomelen,
Overview
Agilyx Tigard facility is a renovation of a type IIB industrial building of Group F-1 occupancy. The site is
located in the Wall Industrial Park at 7905 SW Hunziker Street, Tigard, Oregon. The 2 story building
consists of an open ground level production area containing production equipment, raw material
storage, employee areas, offices and building support areas. There is a small second floor with offices
and a control platform overlooking the production equipment.
The process involves heating plastic scrap material to produce a vapor. The low-pressure vapor is sent
through welded steel piping to a condenser/coalescer on the production skid. The vapor is condensed
to a Flammable IC Liquid on the production skid and stored in a welded steel tank. When the liquid
quantity reaches 350 gallons, it is automatically pumped to an outdoor storage tank. The production
system is a closed use system, continuously monitored by trained staff on the production floor and on
the control platform at all times while the system is in operation.
The closed use system that handles the vapor is provided with pressure sensors. When a pressure rise
or drop is detected, an alarm is activated on the control panel, alerting the staff. The trained staff will
assess the situation and initiate the draw-down of the tank and shut down the process if required.
Spill containment is provided below the production skid, to contain the contents of the storage tank and
the foam fire suppression system.
A UV/IR flame detection system is provided at the skid, which will initiate an alarm on the control panel,
alerting the staff. The flame detectors will provide an early warning, prior to smoke detection or
sprinkler flow alarms. Once alerted, the trained staff will initiate a tank draw-down and use the portable
foam fire suppression system.
Code Unlimited LLC 12655 SW Center Street,Suite 350.Beaverton,Oregon 97005 TEL.503.488.5651 www.codeul.com
Mark VanDomelen
1/31/2014
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System Design
The processing equipment contained in the Group F-1 occupancy building will contain a greater
quantity of Flammable 1C liquids than is permitted by Table 307.1(1) of the Oregon Structural Specialty
Code for a single control area in a sprinklered building. The building meets all the requirements for a
Group F-1 occupancy plus additional means of protection that are required for H-3 occupancy, and
some which exceed H-3 requirements.
Measures Required for F-1 Occupancy
• The building is fully sprinklered.
• Electrical installations on the production skid are classified as Class I Division 2.
Measures Required for H-3 Occupancy
• Ventilation will be provided at a rate of 1 cfm per square foot of floor area.
• Pressure detection is provided for vapor within the processing system.
• Emergency power is provided via uninterruptable power supply for alarm, engineering controls
and fire detection/suppression systems.
• An emergency generator is also provided for ventilation and critical processing functions.
• The production skid has a spill containment trench underneath, sufficient to contain the contents
of the storage tank and the portable foam suppression system.
• Seismic bracing is provided for the production equipment and storage tank.
Measures that Exceed H-3 Occupancy Requirements
• The control platform will be staffed by trained employees at all times while the equipment is in
production.
• A UV/IR flame detection system will be installed on the production skid, which will alert the
trained personnel, who will use the portable foam fire suppression system.
• A 36-gallon portable foam fire suppression system is provided, operated by trained personnel.
This is in addition to the building sprinklers.
Code Unlimited LLC [2] www.codeul.com
Mark VanDomelen
1/31/2014
Page 3 of 3
Reason for Alternate
The process in the building involves the creation and storage of a Flammable IC liquid that exceeds the
maximum allowable quantity(240 gallons)for a sprinklered building. Additional protection measures
that are required for H-3 occupancy, and some that exceed H-3 requirements, are included in the
building.
The 240 gallon limit is for sprinklered buildings without cabinets. The 350 gallon quantity proposed is
less than the 480 gallons permitted with cabinets, and the proposed measures provide a protection
level beyond what would be provided by cabinets.
With these measures in place, we believe the proposed design will provide equivalent protection to the
code intent for closed use of 350 gallons of Flammable 1C Liquid.
Sincerely,
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Samir Mokashi
Principal
Copy: Samir Mokashi, Tom Jaleski—Code Unlimited
Mike Bennett, Steve Anderson —Agilyx
Code Unlimited LLC 131 www.codeul.com
Mark VanDomelen
From: Tom Jaleski <tom jaleski @codeul.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:50 AM
To: Mark VanDomelen
Cc: Samir Mokashi; David Bartley; Darby, Ty M. (Ty.Darby @tvfr.com)
Subject: RE:Agilyx Tigard facility
Mark
Below is a list of items required for H-3 occupancy that the Tigard facility does not meet.
The only items that are nor met are:
1. Allowable area. (Not feasible to meet)
2. Occupancy separation from the rest of the building. (Not feasible to meet)
3. Low level exhaust pick up around storage areas. (Since containment and removal is provided in the design it
meets the code intent for a low level exhaust pick up)
4. Break glass type ventilation shut off outside of room exits. (Not feasible to meet)
If you need any additional information,please let us know.
Thank you
Tom Jaleski
Associate
1:503-488-5651
D:971-238-5266
CODE UNLIMITE 1
BEAVERTON OFFICE:
12655 SW Center Street,
Suite 350,
Beaverton,Oregon 97005
From: Mark VanDomelen [mailto:markv @tigard-or.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 1:14 PM
To: Tom Jaleski
Cc: Samir Mokashi; David Bartley; Darby, Ty M. (Ty.Darby0tvfr.com)
Subject: RE: Agilyx Tigard facility
Hi Tom,
Sorry to"piece meal"this too much but can you please provide information on any requirements that would not be met
for an H-3 occupancy? I know there would be occupancy separation requirements, allowable area concerns and possibly
panic hardware requirements on the exits. Please list (and address if feasible)these and any other requirements that
may be required if this were an H-3 occupancy. I have discussed this with Ty Darby from TVF&R and we are pretty close
to signing off but we would like this information as part of the analysis.
Thank you,
Mark VanDomelen
Building Official
City of Tigard
markv @ tigard-or.gov
(503)718-2448
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From: Tom Jaleski [ma ilto:tom.jaleski @codeul.com]
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 9:52 AM
To: Mark VanDomelen
Cc: Samir Mokashi; David Bartley
Subject: Agilyx Tigard facility
Mark
In regards to the Agilyx Tigard facility AM&M to allow over MAQ for the flammable liquid,you expressed 3
questions/concerns on the AM&M we submitted.The 3 questions/concerns we understood as follows:
1) The tank on the skid is pumping out the contents when it reaches 350 gallons.Why can it not do this at 240
gallons?
2) Is containment sufficient for 20 minutes of sprinklers plus tank and foam system capacity?
3) What is the procedure for use of the manual foam system?What is the delay inherent in the manual use of the
portable foam system?
We have the following responses to your questions/concerns:
1) The process requires a certain amount of holding time to allow proper separation of the oil and water to occur in
the tank.This separation requires a specific volume of"hold-up"in the vessel,which is around 350 gallons.
2) The containment area will hold a capacity of 1,513.7 gallons.The size of the containment area is 30'-8"x 6'-1",
or 187 square feet and 202.4 cubic feet.
a. Tank amount before pump out=350 gallons.
b. Foam system tank=36 gallons
c. Sprinkler water amount at Ordinary Hazard 1 = 187 s.f. x.15 gpm x 20 minutes=561 gallons
d. Total liquid requiring containment=947 gallons< 1,513.7 gallon capacity of the containment area.
3) The manual foam system provides additional and early fire protection in the unlikely event of a fire,which will
be activated earlier than the sprinkler system. The robustness of the piping and Class 1,Div 2 electrical
installations restricts the possibility of a fire by limiting leak and ignition sources.
The portable foam system is located adjacent to the occupied control station.This control station is occupied at all
times when the system is operating.The person manning the control station will be trained in the use of the foam
system.When the UV/IR detectors activate the alarm on the control station,the person manning the station will
move to the foam system and activate the foam spray onto the tank and skid.The UV/IR detectors provide early
detection of a fire event.The location of the foam system adjacent to the control station ensures quick activation
of the foam system.
If you have any further questions or concerns,please give me a call.
Tom Jaleski
Associate
T:503-488-5651
D:971-238-5266
CODE UNLIMITED
BEAVERTON OFFICE:
12655 SW Center Street,
Suite 350,
Beaverton,Oregon 97005
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Mark VanDomelen
From: Tom Jaleski <tom.jaleski @codeul.com>
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 9:52 AM
To: Mark VanDomelen
Cc: Samir Mokashi; David Bartley
Subject: Agilyx Tigard facility
Mark
In regards to the Agilyx Tigard facility AM&M to allow over MAQ for the flammable liquid,you expressed 3
questions/concerns on the AM&M we submitted.The 3 questions/concerns we understood as follows:
1) The tank on the skid is pumping out the contents when it reaches 350 gallons. Why can it not do this at 240
gallons?
2) Is containment sufficient for 20 minutes of sprinklers plus tank and foam system capacity?
3) What is the procedure for use of the manual foam system?What is the delay inherent in the manual use of the
portable foam system?
We have the following responses to your questions/concerns:
1) The process requires a certain amount of holding time to allow proper separation of the oil and water to occur in
the tank.This separation requires a specific volume of"hold-up"in the vessel,which is around 350 gallons.
2) The containment area will hold a capacity of 1,513.7 gallons. The size of the containment area is 30'-8"x 6'-1",
or 187 square feet and 202.4 cubic feet.
a. Tank amount before pump out=350 gallons.
b. Foam system tank=36 gallons
c. Sprinkler water amount at Ordinary Hazard 1 = 187 s.f.x .15 gpm x 20 minutes=561 gallons
d. Total liquid requiring containment=947 gallons< 1,513.7 gallon capacity of the containment area.
3) The manual foam system provides additional and early fire protection in the unlikely event of a fire,which will be
activated earlier than the sprinkler system.The robustness of the piping and Class 1,Div 2 electrical installations
restricts the possibility of a fire by limiting leak and ignition sources.
The portable foam system is located adjacent to the occupied control station.This control station is occupied at all
times when the system is operating.The person manning the control station will be trained in the use of the foam
system.When the UV/IR detectors activate the alarm on the control station,the person manning the station will
move to the foam system and activate the foam spray onto the tank and skid.The UV/IR detectors provide early
detection of a fire event.The location of the foam system adjacent to the control station ensures quick activation
of the foam system.
If you have any further questions or concerns,please give me a call.
Tom Jaleski
Associate
T:503-488-5651
D:971-238-5266
ODE UNLIMITE'
BEAVERTON OFFICE:
12655 SW Center Street,
Suite 350,
Beaverton,Oregon 97005
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