Appeal 33672
Appeal Summary
Status: HOLD FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appeal ID: 33672
Submission Date: 1/24/25 8:52 AM
Hearing Date: 1/29/25
Case #: B-006
Appeal Type: BUILDING
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: occ Change from R2 to R1
Proposed use: Short-Term Rental
Project Address: 4065 N Mississippi
Appellant Name: Hayden Laverty
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 20-177674- CO
Stories: 2 Occupancy: R1 Construction Type: V-B
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - Throughout
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Michael Silva
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | 907.2.8 |
|---|---|
| Requires | [F] 907.2.8 Group R-1 |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Waive requirement for fire alarm system. |
| Proposed Design | Include sprinklers throughout entire building |
| Reason for alternative | The subject building is only 2,500 square feet, which is significantly smaller than the typical structures considered when the code requirements for hotels were drafted. The building's use, scale, and layout more accurately align with the characteristics of an R-2 occupancy, where these specific requirements would not typically apply. Furthermore, the building has already been equipped with a sprinkler system and features short exit distances. These measures provide an equivalent level of life safety, as confirmed by Michael Silva, whose expertise supports that the alternative safety provisions in place sufficiently mitigate potential risks. Given these factors, applying the strict standards for larger "hotels" is not only unnecessary but also imposes an undue burden that does not align with the intent of the code when addressing buildings of this scale and use. This appeal seeks to align the building's classification and safety measures with its actual use and characteristics, ensuring compliance with the spirit of the code while avoiding the imposition of requirements that do not enhance safety in a meaningful way. |
Appeal Decision
Allow change of occupancy to R-1 without the required Fire Alarm and Detection System: Hold for more information. Appellant may contact Michael Silva (503 793-4641) with questions.
"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.
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