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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Fire Department Referral 1986-8-8 I 'SPRINGFIELD CITY OF SPRINGFIELD Office of Community & Economic Development Planning and Development Department August 8, 1986 * "CERTIFIED LETTER" Allied Arts Co. 225 Main Street Springfield, Oregon 97477 Subject: Fire Department referral at 225 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Manager: At the request of the Springfield Fire and Life Safety Department, the Building Safety Division recently conducted an inspection at the above address. The inspection revealed the following conditions which must be corrected in order for. the building to comply with applicable City Codes. The following items must be repaired, replaced, installed or modified: Structural & Fire and Life Safety 1. Exposed paper and aluminum facings on insulation must be covered and in direct contact with an approved surface material, such as 1/4 inch plywood or 1/2 inch gypsum board; or the facing material must be removed from the exposed insulation surface. The insulation facing materials are not approved for exposed conditions due to their rapid flame spread characteristics. 2. There must be two properly maintained fire extinguishers with a minimum rating..of 2-A, mounted in clearly visible locations with the top of the extinguishers between 3 and 5 feet above the floor. 3. A clear aisle width of 44 inches must be maintained when merchandise is placed on both sides of the aisle. Electrical 4. Materials are obstructing the required 36 inch clearance in front of the electrical service panel, which must be maintained for emergency access to the panel. 5. Chain-hung light fixtures are improperly wired. Approved grounded receptacle outlets are required directly above the fixtures, for direct connection of the fixture cord. 6. Improper use of extension cords was noted which when used in place of permanent wiring is hazardous and can cause electrical shock and potential fire. NOTE: EXTENSION CORDS MUST NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR FIXED WIRING. 225 North 5th Street . Springfield, Oregon 97477 . 503/726-3753 - I I Allied Arts Co. August 8,1986 Page 2 7. Unprotected open end wlrlng was observed, which reoquires approved junction boxes and covers to prevent the potential for electrical shock and the spread of fire under short circuit conditions. 8. One or more broken or missing cover plates were observed on outlets, switches or junction boxes. All unused openings in electrical boxes must be properly closed to prevent the possible spread of fire or shock. 9. Electrical conduits and devices and junction boxes were observed to be loose, and must be properly secured to the structure. Mechanical 10. Two ceiling hung space heaters have chimney connectors too close to combustible material. A minimum of 6 inches clearance is required between the chimney and all combustible materials. 11. The wood stove chimney connector has been reduced in size, This is not permitted due to the increased temperatures which are produced at the reduced connector. 12. The masonry chimney is not lined. A wood burning appliance may not be connected to an unlined chimney where the masonry is less than 12 inches in thickness. 13. The chimney does not have the capacity to accommodate both a wood stove and a unit heater. 14. Unit heater #1 is not properly sealed at the masonry chimney inlet. Due to the hazardous nature of items # 1 through 9, those corrections must be completed within the next 15 days, or procedures necessary to cause the building to be vacated may be initiated. The remaining items must be corrected within 30 days from the date of this letter. Permits will be required for items # 1,5,7,10,11,12 and 14, or any additional modifications you may desire which involve changes or additions to the struc- tural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems. Required permits may be obtained from this office. Please note that installation and repair of electrical systems on property which is intended for lease, sale or rent must be done by an electrical contractor who is licensed by the State of Oregon. .. 0 - Allied Arts Co. August 8,1986 Page 3 I I If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options available to brini[ the building into compliance, please call us at 726-3759. Sincerely, JLo/~ Donald Moore Str. Inspect. 'rt:: m1~ :Jim Matteson Elec. Inspect. K~;~D~~ Ralph Shaw Dennis Sliew Mech. Inspect. Dep. Fire Marshal cc. Dave Puent, Building Official Mike Hudmnan, Fire Marshal Gary D. Baker, Building Owner 2555 'F'Street, Springfield, Or. 97477