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FAX (541) 726.3689
June 27,1996
C. Gordon Aggers
c/o Protected Storage
361 Shelley Street, Suite E
Springfield, OR 97477
Subject: Occupancy Inspection at~ 1863 Laura Stree\? Springfield, Oregon.
Proposed Use: U-Haul rental dealership, officc, night watchman residence
Dear Mr. Aggers,
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
· Exterior walls less than 20.feet from the property line shall meet one hour fire
resistive construction standards. Openings on exterior walls shall not be permitted
less than 5 feet from the property line and shall be protected if less than 10 feet.
. Exit doors shall bc openable from the inside without the use of a key or any special
knowledge or effort. An exception for your proposed use would allow key'focking
hardware if there is a readily visible, durable sign on or adjacent to the door stating,
"THIS DOOR MUST REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS."
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· Landings shall have a width not less than the width of the stairway or width of the
door, whichever is greater. The length of the landing shall not be less than 44 inches
measured in the direction of travel.
· Handrails shall be placed not less than 34 inches or more than 38 inches above the
nosing of treads and landings. At least one handrail shall extend in the direction of
the stair run and not less than 12 inches beyond top riser and not less than 12 inches
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beyond the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or
safety terminals.
. The minimum stairway width shall not be less than 44 inches. The rise of steps shall
not be less than four inches or greater than seven inches, the run shall not be less than
II inches. Stairways serving an occupant load of 49 or less shall not be less than 36
inches in width. The greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed
the smallest riser height by more than 3/8 inch.
. One 2 A-I 0 Ib fire extinguisher is required for every 3000 square feet of floor area.
Fire extinguishers should be wall mounted four feet above the floor. Location of firc
extinguisher shall be coordinated with the City Fire Marshal.
. The garage or carport area is not approved for truck repair.
Accessibility
The State of Oregon requires that twenty five percent of the projects cost shall be
designated to the removal of architectural barriers.
In choosing which accessible elements to provide, priority shall be given to thosc
elements that will provide the greatest access. Elements shall be provided in the
following order.
I. Parking
2. An accessible entrance
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3. An accessible route to the altered area
4. At least one accessible restroom for each sex or a single unisex restroom
5. Accessible telephones
6. Accessible drinking fountains
7. When possible, additional accessible elements such as storage and alarms.
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Plumbing
All plumbing installations, additions or alterations to the cxisting plumbing system
require plumbing permits and inspections. This ensures their compliance with State of
Orcgon Plumbing Specialty Code requirements and that a properly operational plunlbing
systcm is maintained.
. To prevent the entrance of sewer gas into the structure, all unused plumbing
connections shall be properly plugged or capped.
Permits must be obtained for the above items which involve repair 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 submit plans to this office for the portions of the building you wish to rebuild,
replace, modify or expand prior to commencing construction on the property. Your plans
will be reviewed for conformance to the applicable requirements before the required
permits arc issued.
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
at 726-3759 regarding any necessary improvements to the site.
If you need any further information or have any questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact me between the hours of 8:00-9:00 a.m., or I :00-2:00 p.m.,
or 4:00-4:30 p.m. at 726-3759.
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Tom Marx
Building Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager/Building Official
Alice Wright, 660 Level Lane, Springfield, Oregon 97477