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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOccupancy Housing Code 1988-2-8 " Ad-~ . . SPRINGFIELD CITY OF SPRINGFIELD Office of Community & Economic Development CERTIFIED LETTER February 8, 1988 , "~ )~'.:'f'7; ;"~'. ' ~, ',. ~,;..r:... Martha Cockerline 2555 Elysium Street ",Eugene,. OR 97401 :', ,.! h.,,' Subject: Courtesy Inspection at 433 1/2 Harlow Road Springfield, Oregon. 'City Job #880080 At the request of your tenant, the Springfield Building Safety Division recently conducted an inspection of your property at the above address. The inspection revealed items which do not meet the minimum City Housing Code requirements and must be corrected. They consist of the following: Structural 1. Some areas of the exterior require paint or other acceptable weather protection to protect against the elements wtd exclude dampness. 2. Mirror glass in the bathroom is broken and creating a potential hazard. Although this is not a requirement of the City Housing Code, replacement' or removal of the brol{en mirror is recommended. -- 3. All habitable rooms shall be furnished with an approved heat source which , ',:,'... is capable of maintaining a temperature of 68 degrees measured at a point three feet above the floor. Rooms which do not meet this criteria shall be provided with additional permanent heat sources. Also, excessive mildew is evident in the bathroom which could be minimized by the installation of a heater or exhaust fan, although this is not specifically required by the Housing Code. Electrical 4. Repair or replace electric wall heater units in the living room and bedroom. 5. The outside light fixture shall be removed or installed in an approved manner for safe entrance to the structure. Building permits must be obtained for the above items which involve 225 Fifth Street . Springfield, OR 97477 · 503/726.3753 - '.', ",..} " Martha Cocker line February 8, 1988 Page 2 . . repairs or modifications to the structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems of the building and for any additions or revisions you wish to mw{e to the building. A licensed electrical contractor is required for all new work and substantial alterations to existing structures which are for sale, lease or rent. However, work on alterations to and replacement of parts for electrical devices which is necessary for maintenance of existing electrical installations may be done by the owner of'the property. If you have any questions or need clarification of the above requirements, please call the Building Safety Division at 726-3759. ""',." " . " .' . . . ", ,; ~ . Sllrince~elY , ,2/# c<y,-,;14(/.~ )0 1Q~ Ga~dreWs Electrical Inspector Don Moore Structural Inspector CC: Dave Puent, Building Official Gregory Hume, 433 1/2 Harlow Rd. Springfield, OR -