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SPRINGFIELD
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
pepartment of Public Works
April 27, 1983
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Mr. Terry Burrell
Housing Authority and
Community Service Agency
125 East 8th Avenue
,:". Eugene, Oregon 97401
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RE: Electrical Safety Inspection at the Don Baity Residence, 4121 Camellia Street,
Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mr. Burrell:
At the request of Mr. Baity, an electrtcal safety inspection was conducted at the
above address. At that time substandard and hazardous conditions were found to
exist in violation of the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by the City of Spring-
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
The electrical system has been improperly ciltered and maintained and constitutes
hazardous wiring as described in Section 1001 eel of the Uniform Housing Code as
adopted by the City of Springfield. Although the existing electrical system may
have met the standards of the code that was in effect at the time of its instal-
lation, alterations, and/or improper maintenance require corrections to be made
in accordance with both the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by the City of Spring-
field and the current Or€~gon State Electrical Specialty Code (E.S.C.). Oregon
Electrical Safety Law Section 22-110 (b) states that electrical work performed on
property that is for rent, sale or lease, shall be done by an electrical contractor.
The following items must be repaired or replaced within 30 days of the date of this
letter in conformance with applicable Codes as adopted by the City of Springfield,
Orego n .
1. Repl ace el ectric servi ce. Existing service deteriorated and unsafe. Recommend
150 amp minimum. Uniform Hous'1ng Code (U.H.C.) 1001 ee)
2. Remove extension cord wiring and iristall adequate outlets where needed. National
Electrical Code eN.E.C.) 400-8 & 210-24, U.H.C. 701 (b)
3. All splices to be installed properly in junction boxes. U.H.C. 1001 eel and
N. E. C. 300-15
4. Rewire properly: Range, dryer, washing machine, water heater, dishwasher, elec-
tric heat and all outlets that do not work. U.H.C. 701 (b) and 1001 ee}
225 North 5th Street · Springfield, Oregon 97477 · 503/726-3753
Housing Authority and
Community Service Agency
Electrical Safety Inspection
4121 Camellia Street
April 27, 1983
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NOTE: The above are alterations and additions that were not installed in ac-
cordance with applicable codes.
RECOMr1ENDATION: Existing wiring should be abandoned and replaced in compliance with
applicable Codes.
A follow up inspection will be made in 30 days to assure that the above corrections
have been made.
Please direct all inquiries to the Springfield Building Division at 726-3753.
Sincerely,
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James R. Matteson
Electrical Inspector
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