Appeal 33560
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered
Appeal ID: 33560
Submission Date: 10/30/24 5:46 PM
Hearing Date: 11/6/24
Case #: B-010
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name: Fairfield Apartments
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure
Proposed use: Multi-family, 51+ Units
Project Address: 1117 SW Harvey Milk St
Appellant Name: Skyla Leavitt
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24 091688-CO
Stories: 4 Occupancy: R-2 Construction Type: IIIB
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - NFPA 13 System
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Guy Altman
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code Section 1010.1.7 Door Arrangement |
|---|---|
| Requires | Space between two doors in a series shall be 48 inches minimum plus the width of a door swinging into space. Doors in a series shall swing either in the same direction or away from the space between doors. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | An exception to the distance required between doors in a series to allow for the installation of a security gate as proposed. |
| Proposed Design | An out-swinging security gate is proposed at the east exit passageway alcove along SW 11th Ave. The existing depth of the alcove does not allow for the space required between two doors. The gate will be located as close to the property line as existing conditions allow in order to achieve the maximum distance between the existing door and the new gate. The gate will remain closed, but will have panic hardware and allow for egress at all times for the egress side. Both the egress door and gate will be able to be opened by actuator button that will open both in unison from inside or the exterior. This automatic opener will be hooked up to battery power so it will operate in case of loss of power. The gate will have metal mesh applied on the inside of the gate to allow for visibility as occupants exit the building while preventing exterior reach through. Refer to the attachment drawings for proposed gate design. |
| Reason for alternative | The security gates are proposed to improve the safety of the space by closing off the alcoves to the public, while keeping visibility on the sidewalk. The proposed design addresses building and occupant security concerns and will prevent unauthorized access and occupation of the alcove. The existing conditions at the east exit alcove is constrained by the existing egress door and the front facade of the building. The proposed gate will have no other impact on the existing conditions. The proposed panic hardware and actuator opener will ensure that the doors remain safe for occupants and remain accessible. There are also alternate routes that will provide egress out of the building. Reference similar appeal 33517 and 13017. |
Appeal Decision
Omission of 48" space between exterior door and security gate: Granted provided security gate encroachment into ROW is approved by PBOT.
The Administrative Appeal Board finds with the conditions noted, 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, how to file a reconsideration, and appealing to the Building Code Board of Appeal, go to https://www.portland.gov/ppd/file-appeal/appeal-process or email PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov.