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- SPRINGFIELD
lJl'l'Y OF SPRINGFIELD
Department of Public Works
October 21, 1983
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Ms. Jackie Grubb
Lane County Housing Authority
125 East 8th Avenue
Eugene, Oregon 97401
RE: Housing Report for 625 East Centennial Blvd.,
Springfield, Oregon
Dear Ms. Grubb:
The enclosed is a supplemental list to your existing report
detailing deficiencies in corrective actions necessary. These
items shall be included as part of the original report and
corrective action shall be necessary for obtaining substantial
compliance to the Springfield Building Safety Codes.
STRUCTURAL AND FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
Walls/Ceilings/Floors
Add Item #4: When the damaged wall coverings are removed
, from the bedroom walls, the walls shall be insulated to R-ll.
A vapor barrier shall be installed on the warm side.
This should correct wet walls. Also, as a recommendation only,
bird eye vents may be installed above bottom plate line in
each wall cavity to assure a circulation of air". --'-
Exterior
Add Item #5: The foundation vents are required to have wire
mesh with 1/4" openings.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1.
Add to Item #1:
is inadequate to
more than 6 main
There is no room
report.
Replace the existing service panel. It
serve any additional branch circuits. No
disconnects are permitted for any service.
for adding the circuits required on the
225 North 5th Street · Springfield. Oregon 97477 · 503/726-3753
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Ms. Jackie Grubb
625 East Centennial Blvd.
October 21, 1982
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2. Add to Item #2: Install one or more small appliance
circuits in the kitchen - extension cords are very
hazardous.
3. Add to Item #6: Ground electric heaters in kitchen,
bathroom, utility room and any other heaters in or near
grounded areas. These have been installed on unground-
ed wiring and are unsafe because they have no ground.
Internal wiring can short out to metal case thereby
causing a shock hazard to exist.
4. Add: Item 7. Install separate circuit for the washing
machine.
5. Add:' Item 8. Install separate circuit for the clothes
dryer '.
MECHANICAL
1. The clothes dryer vent is to be exhausted to the exterior
and be equipped with a damper.
PLUMBING
Add Item 2: A shut off valve is not required for the wall
mount sink faucet, but a 3/4" full way gate valve shall be
installed on discharge side of water meter.
Please direct all inquiries to the Springfield Building
Safety Division at 726-3753.
Sincerely,
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Roy Bordeaux
Plumbing Inspector
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James R. Matteson
Electrical Inspector
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