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This relatively small building (5400ft2) is normally not occupied and is within 500' of public restrooms. When the next public restrooms are built it will be less than 200' from public restrooms. This building could be exempted from public restrooms by interpreting 2902.1 and 2902.4.1 related to not normally occupied and 500' access, Since public restrooms were not included in the building permit(09-06946) they were not roughed-in prior to pouring footings and floor. Additionally there is no sewer service available to this building 2904. There is the possibility that the planned private restroom could be converted to a public unisex facility. However, it still could not be operational until sewer service is available. VI Future Construction It is important for Powerland and Partner Museums have clear direction on future sanitary facility requirements. Requiring restrooms in all museum buildings effects many things,especially fundraising (the cost of some projects could increase up to 100%), space allocation, and capacity of the Brooks Sewer District. APMA suggests the following be put in writing and provided to all current and potential future Partner Museums. 1. All new museum buildings, including additions, will be required to contain restrooms as described in 2901 and table 29-A, 2010 Oregon Structural Specialty code. * Exceptions could be made for very small buildings, buildings not fully enclosed or unheated buildings. 2. If sewer capacity does not support additional restrooms, new construction that requires restrooms may be held up until additional capacity is provided or construction must include rough-in plumbing allowing for eventual restroom hookup(2904). 3. Powerland will continue to build stand alone restrooms to serve outdoor activities and will continue to require portable toilets until such time permanent restrooms are adequate to serve all events. * Note that the most likely new buildings at Powerland already include plans for restrooms. They are: • Phase II of the Auto Museum (71) • Truck"administration"Building(10) • The Fire apparatus Museum(39) • The Gateway building(58) VII History of A-3 Museum Buildings at Powerland This history helps explain why no museum building has public restrooms.