Appeal 34856
Appeal Summary
Status: APPROVED
Appeal ID: 34856
Submission Date: 6/24/25 4:05 PM
Hearing Date: 7/10/25
Case #: 25-32
Appeal Type: Fire
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name: Blackstone Residence Hall
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure
Proposed use: Apt planned for demolition
Project Address: 1831 SW Park Ave.
Appellant Name: Clay Jordan
LUR or Permit Application #: Other IVR 5130769
Stories: 5 Occupancy: R2 Construction Type: 3B
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - throughout building all floors
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Keith Hill
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | Chapter 13 |
|---|---|
| Requires | Provide counterbalanced stairs reaching the ground. (1970 UBC Chapter 13 Section 1313(h)) |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Remove counterbalanced stairs along with the last 4 rungs of the vertical ladder that hang below the 3rd floor platform. |
| Proposed Design | Fire rigs can still access the existing standpipes. 3rd floor platform will be the rescue platform. Rescue platform is less than 18 feet to finish grade. |
| Reason for alternative | Eliminate the ability for break-ins via access to the fire escape from ground level. Building will be empty and all windows and doors will be heavily secured. Fire exits include the fire escape on the west side and the main front entrance on the east side. Building currently under 120 day demo delay. Demo Permit to be submitted for review mid-July. |
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