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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOccupancy Correspondence 1989-11-27 '" ,,' ,/ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PLANNING / BUILDING PUBLIC WORKS METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 (503) 726.3753 r . " .. November 27, 1989 Charles Ell is .' ~ .~!o~"~ali'nll!s:t'te-:e.tii. .'..) ~~_..,t~+ ~''i.JlI,d -- Springfiela, OR 97477 Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 707 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon. Oear Mr. Ellis: It is unfortunate you have chosen not to comply with the building items noted on the July 11, 1989 inspection report, a copy which is enclosed for your convenience. These items were addressed for the safety and welfare of the occupants and users of your building. In no manner were these requirements made to restrict business growth as you have mentioned. Because the current use of the building may present no more of a hazardous use than the prior use, and there does not appear to be a discernible change in the occupancy group classification, it is my determination that it would be questionable to enforce the noted safety improvements. This position is based solely on the literal reading of the State Building Code and not necessarily the intentand/or application of the code relative to providing increased public safety in existing buildings. If I can be ,of assistance or if you have any questions, feel free to call me at J26p3666.. Sincerely, 3"'?'1 /IY Tom Marx, Building Inspector ' Enc. cc: Oave Puent, Building Official #688 .. I ., DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PLANNING / BUILDING PUBLIC WORKS METROPOLITAN WASTEVI''ATE,=: !.'iAt\IAGEAE/'J, CERTIFIED LETTER November 27, 1989 Charles Ellis 707 Main Springfield, OR 97477 Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 707 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon Proposed Use: Realty Office Dear Mr. Ellis: The following items were addressed during the occupancy inspection performed on July II, 1989. Structural ,1. Guardrails are required on all balconies, landings, floors or roofs which are used for purposes other than servicing the building and which are more than 30" above grade or, the floor below. The guardrail shall be at least 42" high and shall have intermediate rails spaced at intervals that will not allow a 6" sphere to pass through (up to 12" rail spacing may be used in areas not accessible to the public). Open stairs shall be similarly protected except that the height of the ,handrail shall be between 30" and 34" above the stair nos i ngs. ' The ends of the handra il s sha 11 return to a newe 1 post or walL 2. The rise of every step in a stairway shall not be,'less than 4" nor greater' than 7". Except on winding, circular and spiral stairs, the run (depth) of' each ~tep shall not be less than 11" (measured horizontally between. the projection of the step nosings). The largest tread run and the greatest riser height shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8". 3. Stairs having more than two (2) risers and which are wider than 44" shall have handrails on both sides of the stairway. Handrails shall be placed not less than 30,"'nor more than 34" above the line of nosings of the treads and shall be continuous the full length of the stairs. Ends shall be returned to the wall or terminate at a post. Open stair railings shall have intermediate rails not greater than 6" apart. The handgrip portion of the rail shall be not less than 1-1/4" nor more than 2" in cross-section or the shape , 225 FIFTH STREET .. SPRINGFIELD. OR 97.; 77 (503) 726.3753 . . " 1 \,. . Charles Ellis November 27, 1989 Pae 2 shall provide an equivalent gripping surface. A minimum clearance of not less than 1-1/2" shall be provided between the handrail and the wall. 4. Glazing, operable or inoperable, adjacent to a door in all buildings must be tempered, Glazing less than 18" above the finished floor level or within 36" of a walking surface must be tempered. If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options available to bring the property into compliance, please call us at 726-3759. SincerelY,~ 1 JCtJV1 / ~ Tom Marx Building Inspector CC: Dave Puent, Building Official Don Moore, Building Inspector 1694