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SPRINGFIELD
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Office of Community & Economic Development Planning and Development Department
CERTIFIED TETTEE
I"larch 22, 19BB
Barbara Ward
4090 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97478
Subject: Courtesy fnspection at 1171 N. 30th Street, Springfield, Oregon.
City Job #BB02ZZ
At the request of your tenant, the Springfield Building Safety Division
recently conducted an inspection of your property at the above address.
The inspection revealed items which do not neet the minimum City Housing
Code requirements and nust be corrected. They consist of the following:
Structural
1. The front door ]rnob shall be repaired or replaced.
Electrical
2. fmproper use of extension cords was noted, which when used in P1ace of
peruanent wiring is potentiallS. hazardous and can cause electrical shock
or fire. Extensions cords shall not be run through rvaI1s, ceilings,
floors, doors, windows, or similar openings.
3. Inoperable baseboard heaters sha1l be properly repaired or replaced.
4. The electrical wiring that is exposed and susceptible to physical darnage
at the baseboard heater shal} be protected in an approved manner.
5. The baseboard heaters shal1 be properly secured to the wa1ls.
6. All heaters with thermostats shalI be provided with control knobs.
7. AI1 damaged wall receptacles and switches shall be replaced.
8. Check for loose connections in the l<itchen lighting circuit.
9. The rviring supplying the detached shed shall be removed or replaced in an
approved manner.
225 Fifth Street . Springfield, OR 97477 a 5031726-37 53
Barbara Ward
March 22, 19BB
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Building pernits must be obtained for the above items which involve
repairs or rnodifications to the electrical system of the building and for
any additions or revisions you wish to mal<e to the building.
A licensed electrical contractor is required for all new worl< and
substantial alterations to existing structures which are for sa1e, leaseor rent. However, work on alterations to and replaeement of parts forelectrical devices which is necessary for maintenance of approved existingelectrical installations may be done by the or+ner of the property.
The above items shall be replaced or repaired and reinspection request
nade within thirty (30) days of this letter.
ff we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options
available to bring the btrilding into compliance, please call us at
726-3759.
Sincerely,
h re m
Gary Andrer+s
Electrical Inspector
CC
Dave Puent, Building Official
Milte l{udman, Fire Marshal