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Home My WebLink AboutSpecial Inspection Fire Damage Report 1985-8-20 i"~,. ~'~ "4 . . ~ SPRINGFIELD lilT r OF SPRINGFIELD Planning Department 1885-1985 Springfield Centennial year CERTIFIED LETTER August 20, 1985 Mr. Don Hong f565 "A" Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 Re: Fire Damage Inspection at 1565 "A" Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477 Dear Mr. Hong: At the request of the Springfield Fire Department, the Springfield Building Safety Division conducted an inspection at the above referenced address. The following items were found to be damaged by the fire: Structural 1. The exposed facing on the kitchen ceiling gypsum burned through, diminishing its' structural resistant characteristics. The gypsum board replaced. board has and fi re must . be 2. Reinforce or replace damaged ceiling joists, wall plates and studs in the cooler area. El ect ri ca 1 1. Electrical wiring on ceiling of the kitchen and cooler areas were damaged by heat and fire. Light fixtures, outlets and switches were also damaged by the fire. Replace all damaged wiring and equipment. 2. Provide and maintain 36 inch clear working space around electrical panels and. equipment. If the continued use of the building as a restaurant is in question, we recommend that replacement material reflect the new use requirements. A change in occupancy will require inspection of the premises by this office to determine any modifications which may be required by code for the intended occupancy. Permits are required for the structural and electrical repairs 225 North 5th Street · Springfield, Oregon 97477 . 503/726-3705 4- ~ .-.. . Don Hon g August 19, 1985 Page Two noted above and necessary permits 'and replacements l'ijth ~ilf!!ty codes. may and are . be obtained from this office. Requesting inspections will assure that your repairs installed in a safe manner in accordance We will check on your progress in 30 days from the date of this . letter. tor further information, please call 726-3753. Sincerely, jJthfr!~ Don Moo re Structural Inspector 11485 r~~ Jim Matteson El ect ri ca 1 Inspector "