HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1984-11-13SPRTNGFIELD
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Department of Public Works
November L3, 1984
CERTIFIED LETTER
Don and Linda Mainwaring
874 E. Woodward, Space 43
Montica, CA 95336
RE: Fire Department Referral
Dear Mr. Mainwaring,
I recently conducted an inspection of the fireplace insert at L827 North 8th Street,
Springfield, 0regon. The fotlowing items do not meet the nininum standards of the
Mechanical Specialty Code and Fire and Life Safety Code and are deemed hazardous.
1. The flrebrick liner in the firebox of the fireplace has been conpletely destroyed
due to alterations when the insert was installed. This condition has created a
fire hazard because it destroys the integrity of the firebox.
2. The chimney.on the fireplace does not have proper clearances from conbustible
framing. This condition is dangerous because of the transfer of heat from the
chimney to any kind of flamnable material.
S. The hearth in front of the insert must be extended out to 18" in front of the
insert. This will protect the floor from sparks when the door is opened.
4. The distance from the top of the insert to the wooden mantel must be 36fr, or
a heat shield nust be installed to protect the mantel.
Oregon law requires that a permit be taken out for the installation of a woodstove
or iireptace insert. It fuither specifies that the installation shal1 be inspected
by the local Building Division
Because the insert is the only souce of heat for the building and because of its un-
safe condition you have 7 days from the date of this letter to either secure permits
and fix the problems or the insert will have to be renoved. If you choose to remove
the insert, the firebox will stilI have to be repaired.
If you have any questions- feel free to call me at (503)726-3665.
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225 North 5th Street a Springfield, Oregon 97477 a 503/726-3753
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