Appeal 33713
Appeal Summary
Status: Hold for Additional Information
Appeal ID: 33713
Submission Date: 3/2/25 9:59 PM
Hearing Date: 3/12/25
Case #: B-001
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name: Grand 19
Appeal Involves: Erection of a new structure
Proposed use: R-2 Apartments
Project Address: 3603 NE Grand
Appellant Name: Edward Radulescu
LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 20-180519-CO
Stories: 3 Occupancy: R-2 Construction Type: VB
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - NFPA 13 Throughout
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Steven Mortensen
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1] [File 2]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | 703.3 |
|---|---|
| Requires | This section requires that fire-resistance rating of building elements, components or assemblies shall be determined in accordance with the test procedures set forth in ASTM E119 or UL 263 or in accordance with Section 703.3. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | In this project, we are using a wide flange steel beam encased within 3-layers of 5/8" type 'x' gypsum in a 2-hour rated assembly. There is no such listed testing assembly and we are requesting a building code appeal to allow a steel beam encased in 3 layers of 5/8" type 'x' gypsum as a structural component in a 2-hour rated assembly. |
| Proposed Design | We are proposing a wide flange steel beam as a structural component in a 2-hour rated assembly. The beam will be encased in a 3 layers of 5/8" type 'x' gypsum board (similar to GA FILE NO. CM2020). |
| Reason for alternative | The reason for the alternate is to achieve a 2-hour rated assembly using a steel beam and gypsum instead of a wood beams and gypsum. Because there is no listed assembly for this type of detail we are requesting this design through the building code appeal process. |
Appeal Decision
"Alternate method for determining fire resistance rating of steel beam protection: Hold for more 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.
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