Appeal 33477

Appeal Summary

Status: Decision Rendered

Appeal ID: 33477

Submission Date: 9/13/24 11:03 AM

Hearing Date: 9/18/24

Case #: B-009

Appeal Type: Building

Project Type: commercial

Building/Business Name: Zeal Lofts

Appeal Involves: Erection of a new structure

Proposed use: Mixed-Use-Multi-family over Retail

Project Address: 3155 N. Williams Ave

Appellant Name: Mark Long

LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 22-198392- FS

Stories: 6 Occupancy: A2 at grade and R-2 Construction Type: Type IA with IIIA above

Fire Sprinklers: Yes - Throughout Building, per plans

Plans Examiner/Inspector: Michael Silva

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]   [File 2]

Payment Option: electronic

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

NFPA 13 -2016 A.8.15.7.5, 2019 A.9.2.3.5

Requires

Sprinklers shall be installed under exterior projections greater than 2 ft wide over areas where combustibles are stored.

Code Modification or Alternate Requested

Construction is nearly complete per approved Fire Protection plans without sprinklers at the balconies, and combustibles are strictly prohibited from being stored at the balconies.

Proposed Design

Proposing completion of building per approved plans.

Additionally, a sign will be installed at all balconies stating, “Combustible storage is prohibited at all balconies.”

The residential leases will also have the following language: “BARBECUES/FIRE PITS: The use of barbecues or firepits of any kind, is not permitted and is a material non-compliance of this agreement, and “Combustible storage is prohibited at all balconies.”

Reason for alternative

Please see attached.

Appeal Decision

Allow projection without sprinklers with signage preventing storage of combustibles: Granted and provided final language for the signage, approved by Portland Fire & Rescue. Appellant may contact Michael Silva (503 793-4641) with questions.

"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."