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SPRINGFIELD. OREGON 97 477
FebruarY 4, 1980 346 MAIN STREET
726-3753
CERTIFIED LETTER
Mr. Charles L. Larson
26L East L2th Street
Eugene, 0regon 97401,
Dear Mr. Larson:
As a result of tenant complaints and a request from the springfield Fire
Marshalrs 0ffice, the structure located at t47 and 1471'z North 17th Street'
springfield, orelon was inspected on January 23,1980 by the city of
Springfield Building Division.
The following items were found to be in violation of the Uniform Housing
Code as adopied by the City of Springfield:
L. The pressure relief valve drain on both water heaters, has been reduced
in size. The pipe must be full size and piped to the outside of the
house in a visible.location.
2. The plumbing fixtures are leaking and loose'
3. P.V.C. water service is freezing due to exposure to the weather.
4. The hot r{ater pipes are cross connected at rthe water heaters'
5. There is a lack of adequate ventilation in the bathrooms.
6. The back door exit is inadequate and dangerous. Exit stairway must be
constructed with a maximum rise of eight inches and a nine inch mininum
run.
7. There is evidence of infestation by insects and rodents.
8. There is deterioration of flooring and structural supports in bathroom
area.
g. There is excessive water damage and deterioration of perimeter exterior
wal1s, wall coverings and wa1l supports.
10. Waterproofing of the roof covering in unit 147 rs ineffective.
11. Windows do not open freely to provide proper ventilation and a proper
means of egress.
Mr. Charles Larson
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Main services to be properly wired with four conductor subfeeder cable to
subpanels. Ir{ain disconnects are required'
Subpanels shal1 have isolated neutral systems'
Branch circuits to be properly protected by 't5tt type fuses'
The porch area to be continuous between back doors of duplexes to maintain
pr"p'"r-rr"ight of service panels from porch f1oor, and be accessible fron
either of the back doors.
Electrician shall make arrangments with the electric power company to raise
lhe service drop to three feet above the house roof gutter'
Baseboard heaters shal1 be properly bonded'
Remove/relocate receptacles above baseboard heaters.
Replace defective dryer and range outlets, and provide rnetal raceway pro-
tection on cables through floors.
20. Install a grounding type receptacle for the washing machine, the bathroom
and kitchen sink "i""- lru.epticle now located above bathroom sink to be re-
moved) .
21. Defective light fixtures in bedrooms, bathrooms, livingroom, kitchen and front
and back por-h"r to be properly repaired or replaced (surface mount type by
bathroom door to be removed).
22. Replace defective wiring in ranges and install switch control knobs where
required.
23. Remove grounding type receptacles installed on two conductor cables without
grounding conductor.
24. Electrical contractor 1abe1 required.
Permits for repair and/or replacement must be applied for by 10 days from the date
of this letter (February 1.4, 1980). Repaii and/or replacement work must commence
within 24 hours after permits for the work are isssued.
If permits are not applied for by February L4, 1980, the structure will be posted
,'SUBSTANDARD BUILDING--DO NOT OCCUPY" and the tenants will be given 24 hours notice
to vacate the structure.
Please direct all inquiries to the Springfield Building Division at 726-3753.
Sincerel Y'
Dave Puent
Building Inspector
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