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Stu~Electric Co.
P.O. Box 2582
Eugene, OR 97402
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September 20, 1991
City of Springfield
Building Safety Division
225 Fifth Street
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Gentlemen; ~
As a licensed electrician I have conducted an'lextensive
inspection at the McKenzie Theater at 630 Main St~. Though
the electrical system is old and in need of maintenance in some .
areas, I see no reason for it to be judged hazardous or unsuitable
for public access.
In some ways the norms and standards of the period (late forties)
go far beyond those of many modern installations ~i.e. the building
is wired almost entirely in rigid conduit). On the other hand,
time-worn factors may be suspect regarding interruption integrity
of existing circuit protective devices. Insulation breakdown was
evidenced in one area, caused from the heat of an incandescent lamp,
and I replaced the wire in the entire circuit. In the near future
I intend to check other areas more thoroughly and run a megger test
on the branch circuits.
An immediate problem had been insufficient circuit ampacity
to supply the connected load to the concession area. I provided
four new 20amp circuits and disconnected the existing circuit.
One potential hazard I detected involved neon transformers
for valence auditorium lighting; I disconnected the circuit at
the panel. Many abandoned circuits existed in the building, some
which had been disconnected long before, (such as the seat-mounted
downlighting), and others which served no apparent purpose which
I disconnected.
. The projection equipment is enclosed in a concrete booth, and
though possibilities may exist for potential hazards because it is
an antiquated system, it is only operated and serviced by qualified
personnel.
There remains to be done some minor clean-up such as boxes 'covered
and knockouts sealed, which will be done shorly. .
Please let me know if I can answer any questions or be of any
more help.
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David P. Stuck
Stuck Electric Co.