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t <br /> t. <br /> ie Alternate Material(s) and/or Method(s) Application <br /> Marion County Public Works <br /> ( Marron 5155 Silverton Rd NE <br /> v County Salem OR 97305 <br /> ORfGON <br /> Phone: (503) 588-5147 Fax: (503)588-7948 E-mail: Buildin mco.marion.or.us <br /> DESCRIBE WHY, HOW,ETC., THE PROPOSED ALTERNATE IS EQUIVALENT AND MEETS THE <br /> INTENT OF THE CODE IN TERMS OF "STRENGTH, EFFECTIVENESS, FIRE RESISTANCE, <br /> DURABILITY, HEALTH , AND SAFETY": <br /> We have looked into 1 hour wraps and paints to further provide protection,but they are not as effective in outdoor applications.We are cncerned that <br /> wrapping and covering the trusses could lead to moisture damage.Adding a dry sprinkler system also became complicated to provide what is needed <br /> in the system.There is a fire paint that is available but it is gauranteed for 5 years and is covered with an exterior paint,causing reapplication after <br /> construction to be difficult.We have researched products extensively and propose that the 10'distance,metal roof and large timber columnns provide minimal <br /> risk to the building next door.The church building has several exits and has a parking lot on 2 sides giving ample space and distance for exiting. <br /> The rooms nearest the playground hold Sunday School classes and there are only 2 exits on the west side of the building.There is also a sidewalk along that edge. <br /> The current building code does not specifically address these types of structures that do not have walls and windows,low fuel load and Class A roof. <br /> Because of the low risk,low fuel,we ask the covered structure to be 10'from the church building but without any additional fire rating or sprinklers. <br /> LIST SUBSTANTIATING EVIDENCE(REPORTS, STUDIES, ETC)—ATTACH COPIES OF DOCUMENTATION <br /> I hereby request appS9/ya--1 yto, use an alternate material(s)and/or method(s) from that required by code as described above. <br /> Signed: , Yl�/I � Date: September 20, 2023 <br /> o ire pro ec ion o s rue ure require ase on a In orma ion provt e . <br /> X Approved Structure is not normally occupied, fully open to allow exiting, low fire <br /> I Approved with conditions hazard and minimum separation provided from existing building which is <br /> -I Denied fully sprinkled. Also, there a no projections on this side of the building. <br /> Signed: Chris Trussell Date: 9-29-23 <br /> � Page 2 of 2 <br /> y G:APORMSVBLDGAB- 7AItemate Material or Method Request.doc <br />