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D EV ELO P M EN T S ERV I CES O EPART M EN T
CERTIFIED LETTER
August 12,7993
Reita Parham
2121 N. Sth Street
Springfield, OR 97177
Subject: Housing Inspection at2l2l N.sth Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Dear I\[s. Parham:
Due to a complaint received about the properly at the above address, tlte Comnrunit-v
Sel.ices Diyision/Building Safety conducted an I{ousing inspection of the properly.
Records indicate ),ou are the ou'ner of this proper11,. The inspect ion revealed the follo$'ing
items rrhich do not meet minintum City Housing Code requirenrents and rvhich cause
potential hazards in the electrical s1'stem and shall be corrected promptly:
l. The electrical service panel contairu unused openings in its protectile face plate
$'hich must be closed $'ith circuit breakers or blank fillers.
225 FIFTH SIEEET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(503) 726-s753
FAX (503) 726 s589
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The improper use of extension cords u'as noted. \\'hen used in place of permanertt
rviring, it is potentially hazardous arrd can cause electrical shock or fire. Exteruion
cords shall not be run through floors, rvalls, ceilings, doors, u'indorvs or olher
similar openings.
Cable clamps are missing on the u'ire cabtes entering melal electrical boxes. Clanlps
must be installed to prevent damage to the cables and to reduce the potential for
short circuit conditions or fire.
Inoperable, damaged or missing electrical light fi:ttures shall be repaired or
replaced.
All circuit breakers in the electrical panel shall be properly labeled.
Broken or nrissing cover plates n'ere noted on electrical outlets, srritches artd/or
. junction boxes and shall be replaced.
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Reita Parham
Housing Inspection
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7. Romex u'iring shall be removed or protected to a height of eight feet.
Improper splicing of electrical wiring was observed. The splices or terminal end of
electrical u'iring must be contained in an approved junction box, n'ith a cover, to
prevent possible electric shock or fire resulting from exposed electrical wiring or
short-circuit conditions.
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\\/iring in the building space shall be adequately secured to the structure every four
and one-half feet to minimize the potential for accidental damage.
The exposed electrical n'iring at the rvater heater is susceptible to physical damage
and shall be protected in an approved manner.
A smoke detector shall be installed on the ceiling directly above the stainvay u'hen
bedrooms are Iocated on an upper level.
Due to the improperly installed and potentially hazardous rviring to and in the rear
shop, electrical polver to this structure must be totally disconnected and the rviring
removed at the source of supply.
The new "sub-panel'r located to the left of the main panel must be removed or
properly wired.
The above items shall be replaced or repaired and reinspection request made within 30 days
of this letter.
trf you need any further information or have any questions regarding the above
requirements, please contact the me belorv betrveen the hours of 8:00-9:00 a.m., 1:00-2:00
p.8., or 4:00-4:30 p.m. at 726-3759.
Sincerely,
Electrical Tnspector
cc:Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
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Jim Hays u
. Complets itsms 1 and/or 2 lor additional services.. Complote items 3, and 4a & b.
. Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can
raturn this card to you.
. Attsch this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space
doss not Permit.. Write "Return Receipt Bequested" on the mailpiece below the article number
. Th6 Eeturn Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date
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3. Article Addressed
Reita Parham
I also wish to receive the
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Consult {ee.
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2121 N. sth Street
Springfield,0R 97477
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