Appeal 34921

Appeal Summary

Status: Hold for more information.

Appeal ID: 34921

Submission Date: 7/29/25 4:43 PM

Hearing Date: 8/6/25

Case #: R-2

Appeal Type: Building

Project Type: residential

Building/Business Name:

Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure

Proposed use: Garage/Storage

Project Address: 2524 NW Pettygrove St

Appellant Name: Joe McAlester

LUR or Permit Application #: Permit 25-038598 RS

Stories: 1 Occupancy: U Construction Type: Stick frame

Fire Sprinklers: No

Plans Examiner/Inspector: Derek Berhow

Plan Submitted Option: pdf   [File 1]

Payment Option: electronic

Appeal Information Sheet

Appeal item 1

Code Section

IBC 705.5 Fire Resistance Ratings

Requires

This code requires exterior walls of buildings with occupancy rating U with a fire separation distance of less than 10 feet to be rated for 1 hour fire resistance from both the interior side and exterior side of the building.

Code Modification or Alternate Requested

To forgo the 1 hour fire resistance rating on the exterior side of the south and west walls of the garage.

Proposed Design

As an alternative we are proposing to double the fire rating on the interior side to 2 hours using 2 layers of 5/8" fire rated drywall and forgo the rating on the exterior side considering there are no adjacent buildings to the south or west sides within 10'.

Reason for alternative

Should a fire originate in the garage the alternative method will double the length of exposure to further protecting adjacent properties. The proposed alternative is a significant improvement over the original walls that were not covered with drywall. Considering there are not adjacent buildings on the south and west sides of the structure there is reduced risk of fire from those sides. Lastly the exterior walls are covered with siding, 15/32" plywood sheathing and insulated with batt insulation.

Appeal Decision

Garage walls fire-rated from the interior only: 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.