Appeal 33402

Appeal Summary

Status: DECISION RENDERED

Appeal ID: 33402

Submission Date: 7/24/24 1:18 PM

Hearing Date: 7/31/24

Case #: B-008

Appeal Type: Electrical

Project Type: Residential

Building/Business Name: Riverplace Condominiums

Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure

Proposed use: Residential

Project Address: 1730 S Harbor Way

Appellant Name: Hannah Theisen

LUR or Permit Application #: Other No permit

Stories: 5 Occupancy: Residential Construction Type: VB

Fire Sprinklers: Yes - in residences and common corridors

Plans Examiner/Inspector: Michael Silva

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]   [File 2]   [File 3]   [File 4]   [File 5]

Payment Option: electronic

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

18.4.6.1 18.4.6.2 18.4.6.3

Requires

Audible low frequency devices required in sleeping areas.

Code Modification or Alternate Requested

Audible non-low frequency devices installed in units above door way to provide notification of a building fire alarm during FACP upgrade for elevator recall functions.

Proposed Design

System Sensor notification appliance has been installed to provide notification not provided by previous FACP.

Reason for alternative

This fire alarm system is being replaced due to elevator recall requirements. To minimize the need for dry wall repair in walls and ceilings but still provide better notification to residents of a building fire alarm. Sound pressure measurements have been provided to show effectiveness.

Appeal Decision

Install non-low frequency devices in units above doorway for voluntary alarm system upgrade: 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."