Appeal 35014
Appeal Summary
Status: CANCEL
Appeal ID: 35014
Submission Date: 10/20/25 10:17 AM
Hearing Date: 10/30/25
Case #: 25-59
Appeal Type: Fire
Project Type: commercial
Building/Business Name: Portland Art Museum
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure,Correction of a violation
Proposed use: Museum
Project Address: 1119 SW Park Ave
Appellant Name: Jeremiah Wyatt
LUR or Permit Application #: Other Violation
Stories: 5 Occupancy: A-1, A-2, A-3, B, S-1, M Construction Type: I-B
Fire Sprinklers: Yes - Throughout per NFPA-13
Plans Examiner/Inspector: Magnolia Blackwood
Plan Submitted Option: pdf [File 1]
Payment Option: electronic
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | X99 |
|---|---|
| Requires | 'Stairwell doors must remain unlocked or be tied into the alarm system so Fire Department can access in an emergency' |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | We need to keep our fire doors to egress only due to the extremely valuable collection of art, as well as for guest safety. |
| Proposed Design | We propose to keep the doors secured with the exception of fire egress. We have camera coverage, 24/7 security staff, and full fire systems in these areas. |
| Reason for alternative | This building has been in operation for almost 100 years and these stairwells lead to priceless, irreplaceable works of art. We have had unwanted persons come through our stairwell doors in the past, wander the building, and vandalize property. We can't allow these doors to remain unlocked. Of note, we have never had this code mentioned or enforced in our history as an organization. If this is a recent change to the fire code, we would like to request to be exempted. We did receive a quote to install wireless locks that would integrate into our access control/FACP, but at the price point of $100k, this is beyond what a non-profit organization like ours can currently support. |
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