Appeal 33741

Appeal Summary

Status: Decision Rendered

Appeal ID: 33741

Submission Date: 3/24/25 12:40 PM

Hearing Date: 4/2/25

Case #: B-002

Appeal Type: Building

Project Type: commercial

Building/Business Name:

Appeal Involves: Erection of a new structure

Proposed use: Apartment

Project Address: 5981 SE 49th Ave

Appellant Name: Mike Perso

LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 24-062181-CO

Stories: 4 Occupancy: R-2 Construction Type: VA

Fire Sprinklers: Yes -

Plans Examiner/Inspector: John Cooley

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]

Payment Option: electronic

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

Code Section: OSSC 1028.2

Requires

Oregon Structural Specialty Code, 1028.2 Exit Discharge.
Exits shall discharge directly to the exterior of the building.
Exceptions:
Not more than 50% of the number and minimum width or required capacity of interior exit stairways and ramps is permitted to egress through areas, including atriums, on the level of discharge provided that all of the following conditions are met:
Discharge of interior exit stairways and ramps shall be provided with free and unobstructed path of travel to an exterior exit door and such exit is readily visible and identifiable from the point of termination of the enclosure

Code Modification or Alternate Requested

To provide equal and/or better egress route than code requires with current configuration from the stair exit access to the exit discharge.

Proposed Design

The Stair 1 interior exit access egresses through the lobby and discharges on the same level to an exterior door. This path is unobstructed and circulates away from architectural barriers and visibly connects to the main building entrance. It will take occupants 3 steps from the exit access door to reach sightline A. Reference Exhibit A. Exit signage shall be installed providing readily visible and identifiable direction at the exit path leading to the exit discharge. This exit route will be used primarily by occupants familiar and without special knowledge of the building.

Reason for alternative

The Stair 1 interior exit must egress at the southern end of the stair enclosure to maintain stair head height clearance and continuity. Architectural barriers at the lobby delineates a circulation path to and from the Building’s exit discharge. Alternative locations for the interior exit from Stair 1 would not provide a safer path due to fire separation at adjacent lots, obstructions of furniture, and architectural barriers.

Appeal Decision

"Exit stair discharge with lobby exit not readily visible from point of termination of the enclosure: Denied. Proposal does not provide equivalent fire and life safety.
Appellant may contact John Cooley (503-865-6533) with questions."

"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.
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