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August 4, 1995
Duane R. Hussey
City of Springfield
225 North Fifth Street,
Springfield, OR 97477
RE: Shorewood Packaging Plant
Dear Duane:
This letter is in response to your "Note to File" dated July 31,1995 regarding
"mezzanine access requirements for disabled".
We have reviewed this issue with Mr. Dave Huber of the Oregon State Building
Codes Division and Mr. George McCart of the Oregon Disabilities Commission,
Both interpret the amended code (copy attached) as not requiring disabled access
to the mezzanine, Please note that the exceptions now read "floors or portions of
floors not customarily occupied, ., These spaces may include storage rooms, lofts and
some warehouse spaces." (emphasis added)
Please note also that the mezzanine is not finished, has only minimal lighting and-
no air distribution. The definition of occupiable space in the underlying
Americans with Disabilities Act (see page 35609) is " A room or enclosed space
designated for human occupancy in which individuals congregate for amusement,
educational or similar purposes, or in which occupants are engaged at labor and
which is equipped with means of egress, light and ventilation."
It seems clear that the mezzanine in question meets the requirements of the
exception in the amended (1995) code as well as the ADA, and, therefore, does not
require disabled access.
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July 19, 1995
Duane R. Hussey
City of Springfield
225 North Fifth Street
Springfield, OR. 97477
RE: Accessibility Requirements for Mezzanines
Dear Duane:
111is letter is in response to your request for more information why elevators were not
provided to both mezzanines in the Shorewood Packaging manufacturing areas.
111e 1991 Uniform Building Code with Oregon Amendments, Chapter 31 Accessibility
- Building Accessibility, New Construction. Section 3106(a) Where Required - General
outlines the accessibility requirements of permanent and temporary buildings. Under
the Exceptions paragraph, item No.1, its states the following condition: "Floors or
portions of floors not customarily occupied, including. . .", Both mezzanines in the
main manufacturing area were designed for equipment and storage purposes which
are not customarily occupied except for maintenance reasons.
111e mezzanine storage is not to be for ongoing dav to day uses. There are two large
warehouse areas on the ground t100r for this. Rather it is for dormant or so-called
"dead" storage, old files, job samples required to be held for 5 to 10 years. infrequently
used equipment eel,
If you have anv iurther questions regarding, this issue, please let us know,
Sincerel\',
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From: Duen. R Hussey To: JOHN TYLER
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Note to the file
Shorewood Packaging Plant
July 31,1995
We have reviewed the Chapter 31, section 3106 (a) Exception 1 and visited the s!te,
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The mezzanine area E.5, 3.5 - F, 3,5 to E,5, 5.125 - F, 5,125 being a mechanical equipment
area would be exempt from accessibility requirements.
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The multi-functional use described in this letter for the mezzanine area B,l- C.25,1; to B, 3-,
C.25, 3. Would have both administrative and labor access needs possible. Employees having
physical disabilities of this facilities would not be able to accomplish jobs associated tcdhe
materials stored in this area.
Conclusion: Unless additional infonnation is available please provide access to the area B,1 - C.25,1; to B, 3
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