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Loom <br /> MICHAEL L. HELLMAN, ARCHITECT LLC <br /> P.O. I3OX t288, 51LVERTON, OREGON 973E1 <br /> 603-873-6111 (OFFICE/FAX) <br /> e-mall we114204eyahoa.com <br /> August 27, 2018 <br /> ALTERNATE METHODS APPLICATION: <br /> WAIVER OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM <br /> GURDWARA TEMPLE ADDITION <br /> 3012 WILTSEY ST. SE <br /> SALEM, OREGON <br /> PROJECT DESCRIPTION: <br /> This is Phase II of the Temple project which is adding a dining room off of the Phase I kitchen. <br /> The new Temple assembly area will adjoin the dining room. The existing foyer is also expanding <br /> across both new spaces. Restrooms were part of Phase I . <br /> APPLICABLE CODE: <br /> Section 903.2.3.1 Group A item#2, fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more" <br /> PROPOSED ALTERNATE: <br /> The total occupant load for the completed building will exceed 300(408 computed below). As <br /> such per Code section above fire sprinklers would be required. <br /> Phase I Occupant Load: Table 1004.1.2 <br /> First Floor: Kitchen& serving areas—893 sf id 200 sf per occupant=4 <br /> Foyer—540 sf @ 15 sf per occupant=36 <br /> Dressing— 178 sf @ 100 sf/occupant=2 <br /> Total First Floor Occupant Load=42 occupants <br /> Total building occupant load(Phase I)=42 <br /> Phase II Occupant Load: Table 1004.1.2 Assembly, 5 sf/occupant standing. <br /> The nature of this worship assembly is not standing but rather floor seating on carpets/mats. <br /> As such we will file an Alternate Means form requesting 15 sf/occupant and the same <br /> reduction for the Foyer area. <br /> Adjusted occupant load for building: <br /> Office—120 sf @ 1/100 sf=1 occupant <br /> Foyer(s)- 950 sf/15 sf=63 occupants <br /> Assembly-3061 sf115 sf=204 occupants <br /> Dining- 1440 sf/15 sf(net)=96 occupants <br /> Sukhasn&Akhand rooms= 2 occupants (I each room) <br /> Total Phase 1I occupant load=366 OCCUPANTS <br /> TOTAL BUILDING OCCUPANT LOAD PHASE I&II=408 <br /> Building construction type is VB, non-rated. <br />