Appeal 33623
Appeal Summary
Status: Hold for Additional Information
Appeal ID: 33623
Submission Date: 12/16/24 11:24 AM
Hearing Date: 1/8/25
Case #: B-001
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Addition to an existing structure
Proposed use: Unoccupied WCF
Project Address: 4601 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Appellant Name: Valerie Peterson
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24-097898 -CO
Stories: 5 Occupancy: R1b MED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Construction Type: IIB
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - INTERIOR
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Kevin White
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1] [File 2] [File 3]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | ASCE 7-16 13.1.4 |
|---|---|
| Requires | ASCE 7-16 section 13.4 requires nonstructural components have a positive connection to the building structure without consideration of frictional resistance produced by the effects of gravity. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Proposal to use ballasted guardrail with no positive connection to building structure that has an adequate overturning resistance load when subject to the 200 lbs horizontal live load in ASCE 7-16 section 4.5.1 applied at the top rail elevation. See attached keeguard installation instructions page 1, OSHA Compliant note and calc_keeguard roof loads attachment. |
| Proposed Design | Proposed ballasted guardrail with no positive connection. The guardrail uses recycled rubber weighted base footings and cantilevered post to meet or exceed the requirements of the OSHA Safety Standard of a single 200 lb. load applied at any location and in any direction along the top of the rail. See location on page C-2 of plans at West parapet unprotected edge. |
| Reason for alternative | Low impact solution to avoid any new penetrations to roof or parapet but still maintain the safety and code requirements of a normal penetrating guardrail. |
Appeal Decision
Allow ballasted guardrail connection instead of positively fastened guardrail: Hold for additional information.
Appellant has been sent an email clarifying 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.