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Alternate Material(s) and/or Method(s) Application Marion County Public Works Cie Merfon 5155 Silverton Rd NE Count) Salem OR 97305 ORFGON Phone: (503) 588-5147 Fax: (503) 588-7948 E-mail: Huildin ie.co.marion.or.us 104.11 Alternative materials,design and methods of construction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. 104.11.1 Research reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources. 104.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records. PROJECT INFORMATION AND LOCATION Permit or Activity Number:555-22-007053SIR Site Address:2887 74th Avenue SE Salem OR 97317 Brief Description of Project: Minor additions to Bedroom and Living-roam for Cabin 13-A PROPERTY OWNER Name:MACLEAY CHRISTIAN RETREAT Phone: ( )203.391.2806 Fax: ( ) Address:2887 74th Avenue SE Salem OR 97317 City/State/Zip Salem OR 97317 APPLICANT—(If Other Than Owner) Name:Leonard Ladder,AIA.TEED AP for Studio 3 Architecture,Inc Phone: ( )9712390207 I Fax: ( ) Address:275 court Street NE City/State/Zip Salem O Relationship to owner:Architect DESCRIBE THE REASON FOR THE PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE: Original Duplex Cottages were constructed sometime in late 2006 or early 2007,apparently classified as an R3 occupancy under the OSSC.The Cabins were not constructed with Fire Sprinkler systems.OSSC 2004 Paragraph 903.2 7 would have required the installation of a Fire Sprinkler system throughout a Group R Fire Area. In lieu of the installation of fire sprinklers throughout,we offer to add in an additional smoke detector in the area of the addition,to provide improved detection and warning in in the cabin,when occupied. Page I oft