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225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(503) 726-3753
FAX (503) 726-3689
CERTIFIED LETTER
March 8, 1994
Forrest Bowman Company
315 W.Broadway
Eugene, OR 97401
Subject:
Occupancy Inspection at 1535 Carter Lane, Springfield, Oregon.
Proposed Use:
Manager's Apartment
To Whom It May Con,cern:
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At your request, the Community Services Division/Building Safety conducted an inspection
of the building at the above address. The purpose of the inspection was to determine the
suitability of the building for the proposed use as indicated.
Based on the proposed occupancy, the existing conditions which are mentioned below do
not meet the minimum Building Safety Code requirements. Corrective measures must be
taken prior to occupancy to install~ repair, replace or modify the following items in order
for the building to conform to applicable safety codes:
STRUCTURAL
1. - A one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation wall is required between the storage
area used for the apartment complex and the new apartment.
2. The following insulation values apply to the structure for the proposed cOllvel'sion
to a living unit:
A. Walls: R-lS in extedorwalls that are opened for construction. Walls that
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are not disturbed by construction may maintain the existing R-7 insulation
without upgrade to a higher insulation value.
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Occupancy Inspection
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B. Ceilin~ R-38 insulation is required in the joist space while maintaining a
minimum one inch air space between the insulation and the underside ,of ~he
roof sheathing. Provide an appropriate method for ventilating the roof.
C~ Slab Ed~ Install R-15 rigid foam insulation at all accessible exterior
foundation/slab conditions. Insulation shall extend from top of the concrete
to the bottom of the footing, but not more than 24" below grade. Slab edge
insulation will not be required where asphalt or concrete abuts the, building
exterior.
D. - Windows: U=O.65 or less. This means that windows shall have insulated
glass with a minimum of 1/2" air space between the glass panels. '
ELECTRICAL
3. Electrical installations, alterations or modifications shall conform to present
Electrical Specialty Safety Code requirements.
PLUMBING
4. All unused plumbing connections shall be properly plugged or capped.
Building permits' must be obtained for the 'above items which involve .repairs or
modifications to the structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical syStems of the building
and for any additions or revisions you wish to make to the building.
Please note that installation or repair of electrical systems on property which is intended
for lease, sale or rent must be done by an electrical contractor who is licensed by the State
o~ Or,egon.
The installation or repair of plumbing systems on property which is intended for lease, sale
or rent must be done by a plumbing contractor licensed to do work in the State of Oregon.
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The above items are requirements for the existing structure only. Other items such as
parking, paving, site improvements, sidewalks, etc., have not been addressed as part of this
inspection, and may be required. Please contact the Planning Division of this office
regarding any necessary improvements to the site. '
If you need any further information or have any questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact me at 726-3623.
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Don Moore
- Construction Representative
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
John Serbu
1180 Patterson
Eugene, OR 97401