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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
May 1, 1995
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726.3753
FAX (503) 726.3689
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Claude Gerlach
483 Riverview Blvd.
Springfield, OR 97477
Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 500 Main St.
Proposed Use: Storage for household Furnishings
Dear Mr, Gerlach,
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 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:
I, A complete floor plan for the upstairs area will be needed, showing the proposed use of
each room,
2. Please provide a report prepared by a licensed engineer or architect showing tha~ the
floor system is capable of meeting a I 25-pound per square foot load capacity.
3. Total occupant load cannot exceed nine occupants with a single exit to the ground
floor,
4, The ends of the existing handrails shall be returned to the wall surface or terminate in
an approved manner,
5, Install one class 2-A fire extinguisher for every 3000 square feet of building space,
The distance to extinguishers should be no more than 75 feet.
6, The existing guardrail shall be 42 inches in height and intermediate members spaced so
that a four inch sphere Will not pass through.
7. Additional lighting will be required, Consult Dave Gadomski, City Electrical
Inspector, for placement of necessary fixtures, Remove unused light outlets and exposed
wires or terminate injunction boxes. All electrical work must be performed by an
Oregon licensed electrical contractor,
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8, All unused plumbing connections must be properly plugged or capped.
If you~need any further information or have any questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact the appropriate inspector noted below between the hours of
8:00-9:00a.m., I :OO-2:00p.m., or 4:00-4:30p.m. at 726-3759,
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Tom Marx
Build.ing Inspector
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Dave Gadomski
Electrical Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services ManagerIBuilding Official