Appeal 31916
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered - Held over from 31859 (10/4/23) for more information
Appeal ID: 31916
Submission Date: 10/6/23 2:32 PM
Hearing Date: 10/18/23
Case #: B-003
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name: Rivers Edge Hotel
Appeal Involves: Reconsideration of appeal
Proposed use: Hotel (R1 occupancy)
Project Address: 455 SW Hamilton Ct
Appellant Name: Cameron Klenski
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 22-148268-CO
Stories: 7 Occupancy: R1 Construction Type: I-B
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - All floors.
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Geoffrey Pena
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1] [File 2] [File 3] [File 4] [File 5] [File 6]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | 2022 OSSC, section 907.5.2.3.2 |
|---|---|
| Requires | A hotel with 112 rooms should have 12 rooms equipped with visible alarms. Reconsideration Text - See attached PDF's for further explanation. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | ADA Hotel Kits with visible alarms will be used in lieu of hardwired visible alarms. Reconsideration Text - See attached PDF's for further explanation. |
| Proposed Design | Prior to the work commenced during this renovation, this was an existing hotel with 100 guestrooms designed under the 1994 UBC. Of those 100 rooms, there was a total of 6 rooms that were ADA mobility accessible and had hard wire visible alarms (horns and strobes). Those 6 rooms were the only rooms that had visible alarms of the 100 total rooms. During the phase 2 renovation, a total of 12 guestrooms were added, making the total guestroom count 112. Based on the 2022 OSSC, section 907.5.2.3.2, a hotel with 112 rooms should have 12 rooms equipped with visible alarms. Reconsideration Text - Kits that are being proposed by Krown Manufacturing are UL listed, and meet all requirements of NFPA 72. Further explanation in the attachments of this reconsideration appeal. |
| Reason for alternative | The alternate proposal is being used as several older existing hotels (and this one) do not meet the current new building standard for the correct count of ADA rooms with visible alarms. Several hotels in the downtown Portland area are utilizing these ADA kits. The manufacture of these kits have confirmed that they meet all the requirements of NFPA 72, UL listed, specifically strobe rate, how fast the strobe blinks with a certain time frame, etc. Please see the attached PDF's for more information. Reconsideration Text - Further details on the kits, certifications, UL listings, and directions have been uploaded to this appeal reconsideration. |
Appeal Decision
Use of ADA Hotel Kits in lieu of hard-wired visible alarms in room numbers 112, 114, 116, 205 and 312: Granted as proposed.
The Administrative Appeal Board finds that the information submitted by the appellant demonstrates that the approved modifications or alternate methods are consistent with the intent of the code; do not lessen health, safety, accessibility, life, fire safety or structural requirements; and that special conditions unique to this project make strict application of those code sections impractical.
Pursuant to City Code Chapter 24.10, you may appeal this decision to the Building Code Board of Appeal within 90 calendar days of the date this decision is published. For information on the appeals process, go to www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/appealsinfo, call (503) 823-6251 or come to the Development Services Center.