Appeal 33621
Appeal Summary
Status: hold for additional info
Appeal ID: 33621
Submission Date: 12/11/24 8:06 PM
Hearing Date: 12/18/24
Case #: B-004
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure
Proposed use: A-2 - Restaurant
Project Address: 8435 SE Powell BLVD
Appellant Name: Nestor Ngo
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24-039477-CO
Stories: 1 Occupancy: A-2 Construction Type: V-B
Fire Sprinklers: No
Plans Examiner/Inspector: John Cooley
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | 705.5 Fire-resistance rating |
|---|---|
| Requires | Table 705.5 requires 1 hour wall from both sides at exterior wall of a structure that is less than 5 feet from the property line. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Substitute an alternative method to achieve a 1 hour fire rating of an existing structure less than 5' from the property line, to preserve the existing siding and finish on the exterior side. |
| Proposed Design | For existing walls requiring a fire rating upgrade and located less than 5 feet from the property line, we are requesting permission to install two layers of 5/8” Type X drywall on the interior surface of the wall, extending from the top of the bottom roof sheathing to the top of the parapet wall, instead of using 5/8” Type X drywall on both the exterior and interior. The existing James Hardie plank siding is 1-hour fire-rated, which enhances the wall's fire rating capabilities. |
| Reason for alternative | Upgrading the exterior wall to comply with this section would necessitate removing the sheathing and siding of the existing building. This alternative proposes to remove only the interior side in order to install two layers of 5/8” Type X gypsum board on the interior face. This approach will save time and costs and will not require access to the neighbor's side. We believe this alternative meets the intent of the code for fire protection at the property line. |
Appeal Decision
Provide (2) layers 5/8"" Type-X gypsum board on the interior side of wall in lieu of fire-resistance rating from both sides: Hold for more information. Appellant should contact John Cooley (503-865-6533) for more information.
The Appellant has been informed to contact staff for clarification of the additional information requested. For information about how to file a reconsideration, go to https://www.portland.gov/ppd/file-appeal/appeal-process or email PPDAppeals@portlandoregon.gov.