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P.O. BOX 127 • TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 • PHONE 682 -2601
July 1, 1982
Bloodworth, Peterson & Ellis
Architects
6960 S.W. Varnes Rd.
Portland, OR 97223
Dear Sirs:
On July 1, 1982 we conducted an inspection on the Twality Jr. High
School Building. We were accompanied by Mr. Ken Hart, Construction
Superintendent for C.R. Watt Construction Company.
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Our findings were that there exists vast areas of concealed spaces
in the construction of this building without adequate fire - stopping.
We also recognized that it would be virtually impossible to
retro-fi.t the building with adequate fire-stopping.
At many locations there are double framed walls of balloon type
construction with long horizontal runs of concealed unaccessible
areas between the two walls. Additionally, there are vast areas
of concealed spaces above the corridor ceilings that are also
unaccessible and without fire- stopping.
The lack of adequate fire - stopping is of particular concern to us
because if a fire started in or gained access to the area it will
likely go undetected and uncontrolled to the point that the entire
building will, most likely, be totally destroyed.
Therefore, in lieu of fire - stopping, we urgently recommend that
this building be provided with a ccnpiete autanatic, central
station supervised sprinkler system throughout (both open and
concealed spaces).
If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
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Jim K enworthy< -
Building Official
TRFPD
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Ed Walden •
Building Official
City of Tigard
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Fire Marshal, TRFPD
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July 1, 1932
Mr. Ken Hart
Superintendent
C.R. Watt Contruction Co.
804 N. Killingsworth Ct.
Portland, OR 97217
Dear Mr. Hart:
On July 1, 1982 we conducted an inspection on the Twality Jr. High
School Building. We were accompanied by yourself, Construction
Superintendent for C.R. Watt Construction Canpany.
Our findings were that there exists vast areas of concealed spaces
in the construction of this building without adequate fire- stopping.
We also recognized. that it would be virtually impossible to
retro -fit the building with adequate fire-stopping.
At many locations there are double framed walls of balloon type
construction with long horizontal runs of concealed unaccessible
areas between the two walls. Additionally, there are vast areas
of concealed spaces above the corridor ceilings that are also
unaccessible and without fire- stopping.
The lack of adequate fire - stopping is of particular concern to us
because if a fire started in or gained access to the area it will
likely go undetected rind uncontrolled to the point that the entire
building will, most likely, be totally destroyed.
Therefore, in lieu of fire- stopping, we urgently recommend that
this building be provided with a complete automatic, central
station supervised sprinkler system throughout (both open and
concealed spaces).
If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
• Sincerely,
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Building Official
T PF.PD e
Ed Walden
Building Official
City of Tigard
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Fire Marshal, T1 PD
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T U L Tfl RURfiL FIR€ PROT€CUOfl DISTRICT
r ty�. P.O. BOX 127 • TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 • PHONE 682 -2601
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14411 SW PACIFIC HW
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Dear FILE, .
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This letter is to confirm the items discussed during our
conference on August 3, 1982 regarding changing this occup—
ancy to an A -3 or A -2.1 (Dance Club).
Persons. in attendance: David Cook, Ed Walden•and Gene Birchill.
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Exit corridors. require separation from any 'other area by
one —hour .fire resistive construction. UBC Section 3304(g).
Door assemblies of interior openings to corridors are
required to have a fire resistance rating of not less than
-_ - m°inu °el=and must be self= cl °osirrg or automa£ic c
Relights in corridors require wired glass set in fixed •
steel framing. See 1979 State Structural Specialty
Code, Section 3304(h). •
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• Exit doors from lobbies, corridors and, rooms with potential
occupancies of 50 or more are required to swing in the •
direction of exit travel. UBC Section 3303
Exit doors from lobbies, corridors and assembly areas
require panic hardware. UBC Section 3316(a).
Front door may have device key lock with sign over door.
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A 1 —hr fire resistive occupancy separation is required- .
between the 8-2 occupancy and -
the A -2.1 occupancy . (UBC 503)
If A -3 will be posted for-maximum occupancy of 299.
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1 0t. P.O. BOX 127 • TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 • PHONE 682 -2601
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If project is to be pursued, submit plans to Tigard Building
Department.
"Exit" lights required, two separate circuits.
If you have any questions regarding this letter,
or if we may be of any assistance in this matter,
please feel free to call me at 682 -2601.
Sincerely,
Gene Birchill
Fire Prevention Bureau
cc: Ed Walden
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TU LUfl RURL HR€ PROT€CUOfl DISTRICT
a • • 5ti P.O. BOX 127 • TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 • PHONE 682-2601
TWALITY JR HIGH SCHOOL FEB 11, 1982
14650 SW 97 AV
TIGARD 2061
351 — 003 -000
Dear Sirs,
This is a Fire and Life Safety Plan Review and is based on
the 1979 edition .of the State of Oregon Structural
Specialty Code and Fire and Life Safety Code (UBC) and the
1979 edition of the State of Oregon Mechanical Specialty Code
• and Mechanical Fire and Life Safety Code (UMC) and local
ordinances.
Hardware for all doors required for egress is required to be
of a simple type having no provisions for locking against
egress, with obvious method of operation. Flush bolts
other than listed automatic are not acceptable. UBC Section
3303 (see exception).
Surface flame spread rates of walls and ceilings, minimum
requirement: stairway 25, corridors — 75, other rooms —200.
UBC Section 4204.
Thermal insulation shall not be installed within 3 inches
of a recessed light fixture enclosure, or ballast and shall
not be installed above the fixture as to trap heat. UBC
Section 1718(d).
Submitted plans are approved for construction subject to the
above noted items .
If you desire a conference regarding this plan review or
if you have questions, please contact Bob Hunt a
(503) 682- 2601.
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Bob Hunt
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Fire Prevention Bureau • • • • •
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TWAL I T'r JR HIGH SCHOOL April 13, 19'31
14650 SW 97th
Tigard, Oregon 97223 8518— 1
351A -003 -000 •
Dear Bloodworth Ellis & Assoc,
3) This is a Fire and Life Safety Plan Review for the
automatic sprinkler protection system
installed in Twality Junior High School.
This plan review is predicated on the
1980 edition of the National Fire
Protection Association Standard No. 13
1010) Plans submitted are acceptable for the conceptial instal—
lation of the automatic sprinkler equipment. Formal
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approval will be given upon the submittal of Shop Drawings,
hydraulics (if applicable) and other documentation.
If you desire a conference regarding this plan review or
if you have L questions, please contact Gene Birchill at
(503) 682 -2601.
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Fire Prevention Bureau
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A4 A. P.O BOX 127 • TUALATIN, OREGON 97062 • PHONE 682 -2601 • RUSSELL WASHBURN. CHIEF
• February 7, 1983
Mr. John Dullanty
Tigard School District
13137 S.W. Pacific Highway
Tigard, OR 97223
Re: Twality Junior High
Dear John:
This letter is to confirm the meeting held at TRFPD Headquarters on
February 2, 1983 that was attended by yourself, Jim Kenworthy, TRFPD
Building Official; Gene Birchill, Deputy Fire Marshal TRFPD; Ed Waldon,
City of Tigard Building Official; and Brad Roast, City of Tigard Building
Inspector regarding the above captioned property.
The Fire District still has a great deal of concern over the fire and •
life safety conditions within Twality Jr. High. The Fire District feels
that because of the size of th ,.structure, th'e poor construction methods
used in various areas and the istances to exits from, parts of the struct_ur&
that a serious condition exists for not onl life safe A but also from
a 1`arge`p ro ergs due to fire.
Therefore, the 5 -year program to install automatic sprinkler protection
throughout the structure is still in effect (see letter from TRFPD to
Tigard School District dated August 6, 1982).
If I can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
Gene Birchill
Deputy Fire Marshal
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City of Tigard
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July 1, 1982
Mr. Delbert Fennell
Superintendent
Tigard School District 23 -J
13137 S.W. Pacific Highway
Tigard, OR 97223
Dear Mr. Fennell:
On July 1, 1982 we conducted an inspection on the Twality Jr. High
School Building. We were accompanied by Mr. Ken Hart, Construction
Superintendent for C.R. Watt Construction_ company.
Our findings were that there exists vast areas of concealed spaces
in the construction of this building without adequate fire - stopping.
We also recognized that it would be virtually impossible to
retro -fit the building with adequate fire-stopping.
At many locations there are double framed walls of balloon type
construction with long horizontal runs of concealed unaccessible
areas between the two walls. Additionally, there are vast areas
of concealed spaces above the corridor ceilings that are also
unaccessible and without fire- stopping.
The lack of adequate fire- stopping is of particular concern to us
because if a fire started in or gained access to the area it will
likely go undetected and uncontrolled to the point that the entire
building will, most likely, be totally destroyed.
Therefore, in lieu of fire- stopping, we urgently recommend that
this building be provided with a complete automatic, central
station supervised sprinkler system throughout (both open and
concealed spaces).
If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to
contact us.
Sincerely,
� im l:enworth
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Building Official
TRFPD
Ed Walden
Building Official
City of Tigard
L•i; ° - l•'SL Thompson
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'IW1LITY JR HIGH SCHOOL (NEW) AUG 6, 1982
14650 SW 97
TIGARD, OREGCG 97223 1429- 1
351A -003 -000
Dear John Dullanty,
This letter is to confirm the items discussed during our
conference on July 30, 1982 regarding Twality Junior High
School.
Persons in attendance: John Dullanty, Ed Walden, Brad Roast,
and Gene Birchill.
Because of the financial burden which would be placed on the
School District by installing a full sprinkler system in the
above captioned property, the Fire District is willing to
accept a central station supervised alarm system, installed
throughout the attic area and corridor system. Detection in
the attic area may either be by rate of rise detectors or by
smoke detectors. Detectors in the hallways shall be srmke
only. System shall comply with NFPA 72.
This system will suffice for the life safety that is threat-
ened due to the lack of fire stopping, draft stopping, and
non - complying fire walls. This system shall be canpletely
installed and functional by January 1, 1983.
In the meantime the entire staff of Twality will receive
training, prior to the admittance of students to the building
This training will cover: how to be a fire watch, haw to notify
the Fire Department, and evacuation of the school. Contact Don
Anderson, Public Education Officer, Tualatin Fire District at
682 -2601 to set an appointment for this instruction.
As for structural fire safety, I am proposing that one -fifth
or more of the school be sprinklered per year, until the
structure is campletely protected.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, or if we may
be of any assistance in this matter, please feel free to call
me at 682 -2601.
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Fire Prevention Bureau
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November 4, 1982
John Dulanty
13137 S.W. Pacific Highway
Tigard, Oregon 97223
Re: Twality Jr. High School
14650 S.W. 97th Ave.
Tigard, Oregon
FMZ 351A- 003 -000
Dear John:
After our walk- through of the above captioned property and a long dis-
cussion of fire blocking and draft stopping problems previously observed
by Jim Kenworthy, Tualatin Fire District, and Ed Walden, City of Tigard,
it was found that there may be exceptions to our apparent findings.
The Fire District and the Building Official are both in agreement that
where remodeling was conducted during the summer of 1982 that the contrac-
tor did an excellent job even above and beyond his obligation in installing
draft stops and /or fire stops. However, these areas were minor compared
to the entire structure. If what was seen in the remodeled areas, is any
indication of the situation that exists throughout the entire building,
the school structure poses serious fire and life safety problems. Short
of opening up all the walls and ceiling areas to install fire and draft
stopping as is required by Codes, both the Fire District and the City
are requiring the installation of central station supervised fire alarm
system which complies with NFPA 72 series prior to January 1, 1983 as
interim protection, and establishing a 5 -year program (completion date
of Jan. 1, 1988) to install automatic sprinkler equipment throughout the
building which complies with NFPA Standard #13.
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Yours truce,_-_ -_' 7'
Gene Birchill
Deputy Fire Marshal /Sprinkler Specialist
Tuala Fire District
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Ed Walden, Building Official
City of Tigard
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