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Home My WebLink AboutPermit Correspondence 1982-03-31SPRTNGFIELf,' CITY OF SPRINGFIELD Department of Public Works March 31, 1982 Itlr. John M. Carraher 3873 West Manitch Salem, Oregon 97510 RE: Occupancy Inspection at 1408 Mohawk B1vd., Springfield, Oregon Dear Mr. Carraher: At your request, the Building Division of the City of Springfield conducted an Occupancy Inspection of the structure located at the above referenced address. The proposed use of the structure as an amusement center will categorize that usage as a A-3 Occupancy. The following items shall be installed or repaired before a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. OREGON STRUCTURAL SPECIALTY CODE AND FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY (s.s.c.) 1)A11 wa1ls sha11 be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction terminating at the underside of the roof sheating. S.S.C. 505 2) A second exit must be provided in the back of the building. The corridor serving that exit shall be of not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with door openings being protected by a door assernbly having a fire protection rating of not less than 20 minutes. The doors shal1 also be of an automatic or self-closing tfPe. S.S.C. 3304 and 4306 3) The rear exit door shall swing in the direction of travel and shaI1 not be provided with a latch or lock unless it is panic hardware. S.S.C. 3315 (d) 4) A locking device other than panic hardware may be used for the main exit door pro- vided the locking device is openable from the inside without the use of a key and there is a readily visible sign adjacent to the doorway stating 'TTHIS DOOR MUST REI\IAIN LJNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS'i. S.S.C. 3305 5) An illuminated exit sign shall be installed clearly indicating the direction of egress from the rear exit corridor. S.S.C. 33t2 6) Separate restroom facilities shal1 be provided with a ninimum of two water closets per restroom (50% of mens may be urinals). S.S.C. Table 5-E 7) The lavatories in restoorns of A-3 0ccupancies sha1l: A) Be equipped with outlet devices which linit the flow of hot water to a maximum of 0.5 gpn. Q--i-.-S:': " nnnnn a (tfl/EG^sFPi225 \Iorth [rli $i1csl q Mr. John M. Carraher 0ccupancy Inspection 1408 l{ohawk Blvd. March 30, 1982 Page 2. B) Be equipped wigh devibes which linit the outlet teilperature to a maxinum of 110-F. C) Be equipped with self-closing valves that limit delivery to a max- imum of 0.25 gallons of hot water. S.S.C. 5308 g) The restroom facilities shall be provided with a mechanically operated_ ventilating system that shall be kept continuously in operation during such time the building is occupied. S.S.C. 605 OREGON ELECTRICAL SPECIALTY SA FETY CODE (T .s.s.c.) 1) The main service shall be sized for the alnperage load required and shall provide adequate spaces for the overcurrent devices for each circuit. E.S.S.C. 23A-74,94 2) The wiring method for all exposed wiring shall be netallic raceway. E.S.S.C. 330-4 g) All electrical equipment shall be listed by a qualified electrical testing labora- tory. E.S.S.C.90-6 4) Receptacle outlets shal1 be provided adjacent to all cord connected equipment. E.S.S.C.210-so cb) S) The lighting feeder demand load shall be 100e, at 2 watts per square foot. E.S.S.C' Table 220-2 (b), 11 IIOTE: An electrical contractor shal1 compute the total demand load for the lighting, motor feeders and the service equipment and shall be approved by this office. OREGON STATE PLI.IMBING SPECIAL TY CODE S.C.) 1)A11 openings into the drainage or vent system except for -those where plumbing fix- tur.es are properly connected shall be peinanently pfugged or capped in an approved manner. P.S.C. 3t4 (c) The drainage and vent piping for the existing laundTy tTay shall be removed or re- paired in lccordance with approved code standards. P.s.c. 501 The existing water heater shall be provided with a 3/41' gate valve, supply flex- con- nectors and a pressure relief valve piped to an approved drain. P.s.c. 1007 Ce) The sink drain that is connected to the roof irain downspout shall be removed and the hole properly plugged. P.S.C. 410 Water closet bowls for public use shall be elongated bowls equipped with open front seats. P.S.C.901 2) 3) 4) s) It{r. John M. Carraher Occupancy Inpsection 1408 l.{ohawk Blvd. March 30, 1982 Page 3. The above items are requirements for the existing building on1y. Other itens such as parking and required licenses have not been addressed as part of this initial inspec- tion report. Please direct all inquiries to the Springfield Building Division at 726-3753. ,flerelr' V.--/c-..- a\\).\- David J. Puent Building Inspector DJP/ 1s