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SPRINGFIELD
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, Department of Public Works
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January 20, 1983
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Breeden Brothers, Inc.
:.. 366 East 40th' Street
Sprin9fie1d, Oregon 97401 '
RE: Courtesy Inspection at 634 Edgemont Way, Springfield, Oregon
Dear Si rs:
At the request of Jaunita Carriveau, a Courtesy Inspection was made by the Spring-
fie,ld Building Division on January 14, 1983, at the above addr~ss, Ms. Carriveau
.: ' requested the inspection because the wiring to an electric water heater burned-off.
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, The followin9 items were found to be in violation of the Oregon Electrical Safety
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1. A #8 AWG aluminum feeder to the water heater was protected by a 50 ampere
circuit breaker.
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Aluminum and ,copper conductors were spliced with blue scotch 10c wire splicing
.devices.
The Electrical Safety Code in effect at the time the building was constructed
allowed:' '
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No more than a 30 amperS'protective device for #8 aluminum on #10 copper con-
ductors having 600 (140 ) temperature rating. N.E.C. 310-16 Tables
Aluminum and copper conductors may be spliced together only when the connecting
device is suitable for the characteristics of both metals to be connected. N.E.C.
110- 14
The above violations could very well have resulted in more hazardous situation, i.e.
'" a fi re - than di d, fn fact, occur.
Since.Breeden Brothers, Inc. ,served as the general contractor during the construc-
tion of this building, we sugqest that you contact the Carriveau's as soon as pos-
sible to discuss reparations. . .
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Sincerely,
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James Matteson
Electrical Inspector
cc: Ms. Jaunita Carriveau
, 225 North 5th Street · Springfield, Oregon 97477 · 503/726.3753
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