Appeal 32397
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered
Appeal ID: 32397
Submission Date: 7/17/24 6:33 PM
Hearing Date: 7/24/24
Case #: B-003
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: Commercial
Building/Business Name: Wellrithms
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure,Reconsideration of appeal
Proposed use: business office/call center
Project Address: 3811 SW Barbur Blvd
Appellant Name: Don Titus
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24-048784-CO
Stories: 1 Occupancy: B Construction Type: V-B
Fire Sprinklers: No
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Sloan Shelton
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: mail
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | 2022 OSSC 1010.1.1, and 2017 OAC 404.2.2 |
|---|---|
| Requires | Door clear opening width to be 32” minimum, when door is part of egress and/or accessible route. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Allow existing pair of swing doors – 30” wide each, 60” wide total – at main entry to remain, with power function added to open both doors simultaneously when needed. |
| Proposed Design | Add new power function to existing double doors, so minimum clear opening width of main entry meets accessibility requirement, when power function is activated and both doors are opened simultaneously. Main entry doors are located on west side of reception room, with secondary door on east side of reception room that meets minimum clear opening width requirement for egress. |
| Reason for alternative | Existing pair of swing doors are beautiful, solid wood, hand-made by a local craftsperson. Aesthetic of doors dovetails with aesthetic of building overall, and new tenant would like to keep them if at all possible. Minimum clear width for egress is met by secondary door, and accessibility requirement is met even better by a pair of double doors with power function, with ~56" clear width, than by single door with no power function with 32" clear width. |
Appeal Decision
Use of automatic door opener to meet door clear width requirements: 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."