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SPRINGFIELD '"
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Department of Public Works
1885-1985 Springfield Centennial year
January 23, 1985
Mr. Ted D. Bear
563 West Centennial Blvd
Springfield, Oregon 97477
RE: Occupancy Inspection for 563 West Centennial Blvd., Springfield, Oregon
Dear Mr. Bear:
At your request as lease tenant and as authorized by Dennis Wachs, agent for Great
American Properties, the Springfield Building Safety Division recently conducted
an inspection of the property located at 563 West Centennial Blvd., Springfield,
Oregon. This inspection revealed several areas of concern that require your at-
tention. They consist of the following.
ELECTRICAL
1. The small sub-panel over the sink is not wired in a safe manner. It is
mounted over a grounded surface and is not bonded to the conduit system.
Wires feeding the panel are too small and a bushing is needed where the
wires enter the panel.
2. The rubber cord extending through the doorway and wall separating the main
room from the bathroom could be easily damaged by the normal operation of
the door creating both a fire and a shock hazard.
PLUMBING
1. An approved reduced pressure backflow preventer must be installed on the water
line that serves the photo developing machine to prevent a backflow of chemicals
from entering the water system.
2. The indirect waste and "P" trap for the photo developer will have to be removed
and relocated into a vented drain line. Each fixture must have its own vent to
keep the "P" trap from syphoniIlg dry.
3. The laundry tray has a flexable tailpiece on the waste line that must be removed
and be replaced by a rigid one, a minimum 17 gauge tubing trap.
MECHANICAL RECOMMENDATION
In reviewing the product safety data sheets for the use and storage of the chemicals
utilized in the KIS film developing system, it is noted that local exhaust or mecha-
nical ventilation is recommended when using many of the chemicals. The existing
HVAC system does provide air circulation, and probably introduces a small amount
of outside air in its operation, however, the system does not exhaust air.
225 North 5th Street · Springfield, Oregon 97477 . 503/726-3705
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Mr. Ted D. Bear
Occupancy Inspection
563 West Centennial Blvd.
January 23, 1985
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We recommend the installation of an exhaust hood and fan above the developing
equipment to remove any hazardous fumes or vapors associated with the developing
process.
ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMENT
Please note that the disposal of many of the chemicals used in the KIS film
developing system requires dilution with a large quantity of water. We request
that you study the product safety data sheets published by the Hunt Chemical
Corporation, and exercise all precautions discussed relative to the sotrage, use
and disposal of these chemicals.
As you address these hazardous conditions, please consider the following. Oregon
state law specifies that all electrical work done on property that is for sale,
rent, or lease, must be done by a properly licensed electrical contractor. Please
also be advised that permits are required for the repair work, and may be obtained
from the Public Works Department.
This Occupancy Inspection along with the necessary corrections should have preceded
the actual occupancy of the premises. Because of the nature of your operation, the
prompt completion of the above listed items is necessary. We will check back with
you in 30 days to verify compliance. If you complete corrections earlier, or if
you have any questions, please feel free to call us at the Springfield Building
Safety Division, 726-3753. Thank you in advance for making Springfield a safer
place to live.
Sincerely,
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Senior Plans Examiner
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