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Home My WebLink AboutBuilding Correspondence 1981-12-10SPRINGFIELD CITY OF SPRINGFIELD Department of Public Works December 10, .l981 Ms. Luci 0rgan t-ine CountY Hous'ing AuthoritY I 72 East Bth Street Eugene, Oregon 97401 SUBJECT:Housing Report for 547 South 3rd Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear luls. 0rgan: STRUCTURAL AND FIR E AND LIFE SAFETY 1 2 I,m writ.ing in regard to the preliminary inspection conducted by the Springfield Building D.ivision rerative to the proposed work io be performed on the dwelling located at the above referenced address. The encrosed items shall not be construed as a complete lirl ll.r{ousing code violations' but rather as a trppi.*.ni;i jitt-to-vor. .I]tlng.report.cetai'l'ing dif iciencies and cor- rective actions necessary. These i[.*i sha]l be"included as part of the original report and corrective action shall ue neceiiary for obtaining-substant'ial compiiance to the Uniform Housing cod. (u.H.c.) as adopted by the city of Springfield' The risers for the basement stairway shall not exceed a maximum of 8 inches in height noi ru.y more than SIA lnch within ihe total flight of stairs. U.H.C. 801 The north bedroom shall be provided with a window with a net clear openabie area of not less than + iquire feet with no dimensions less than 22 inches. U.H.C. 80.I ELECTRICAL SAFETY A'lthough the existing electrical system may have met the standards of the Code that was in effect at the t'ime of its installation, dlterations, and/or improper ma'intenance require corrections to be made in accordance with both the Uniform Housing Code as ad- opted by the City of Springfield and the current 0regon State Electrical Specialty Code (E.S.S.C.). l. The wiring that has been installed in addition to the existing electrical system has been installed in violation of an approved wiring method. Remove or rewire these alterations is accordance with all applicable code standards. U.H.C. 70'l(b) and E.S.S.C. .l10-B Extension sleves shall be installed in all switch, receptacle and light fixture outlets that are not flush with the finished surface of combust'ible walls. E.S.S.C 370-10 and 12. 2 225 North 5th Street . Sprin#ield, Oregon 97477 . 503/726-3753 Ms. Luci 0rgan Housing Report 547 South 3rd Street December 10, l98l Page 2 SANITATION Although the existing plumbing may have met the standards of the Code that was in ex- istance at the time of its installation, alterations and/or improper maintenance re- quire corrections to be made in accordance with both the Uniform Housing Code as ad- opted by the City of Springfield and the current Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code (P.s.c.). l. A 3/4 inch fullway valve shall be installed on the discharge side of the water meter. P.S.C. 1005(b) 2. The roof drain downspouts shall be connected with an approved drainage pipe and channeled in such a way that allows the run-off water to be discharged into thestreet. P.S.C. l40l (a) Please d'irect all inquiries to the Springfield Building Division at 726-3753. Si ncerely,Q*^l Dav'id J. P Building I uent ns pecto r DJP: ch : i i.|1'1"1,'1 ',' I lllll'i;lU'i'l()ll l1t,i 1 )it'i' GROPP, Susan owner s name GROPP David owner s namr,l JL+ I South 3rd Street prope y address I*r( * Def iciencics & S1'RUCTURAL -L 2 Replace/reframe new stem wal1. new windows and I);tt.c:: October 26, 1981 i'ir.)rlc: 747-0672 1 fie1d, Oregon 97477 argcL arcar;,1 t.y clr **rx * * i t t( * I * t * * I * * * tt.r * * [ * r n t( * f * nI ] ** tI ('rrrl'Ce t. j,,,,, ,i. l i ,r, l.l, ,i.:.:.ir,.). Replace all rotted or damagerl substructural members at the rear of the house andprovide additional sug-,port members as needed to compJ-y with the structuralcode standards- Replace er correct, any structural material-s as needed.rncrease east foundation wa1l approx 30,and lgrsouth foundational wall.rncrease stem watl 6" above srab grade. correct improperly taid fl-oor beams.Increase,/replace footings in craw] space. Add found,ation vents in crawlspace along east ancl south wall to meet UBC standards. and insul-ate east wal] and. Replace sid.ing as needed, foundation. south wa1l section, accommodating accommodating electrical pane1, 3 4 There is evidence up the floors as sub-ffoorj_ngs and work. Provids adequate clearance between earthof the house. of weak, sagging fLoors at the utility room area; fevelneeded to eliminate saqging a,d/or uneveness. rnstar.r newfloor coverings. Repair any damage resulting from the 5. Remove Provide and wood members at the east side existi.rg frorrt porch steps. Rebuild new steps incruding handrails. screens at trll foundation vents-6 7 ROOF/SIDTN Provide runoff drainage system from house to an appropriate area. G,/EXTERIOR 1' The roof covering is brittle and split; there is evidence of leakage; removeall rayers of existing roofing; replace all- rotted rafters and overhangsheathing with new standard or better grade lumber of same dimensions andstyle' rnsta'l1 new 235# 3-tab se.l-f-seiring asphalt shingres, including newsheathing- rnstalr- roof vents- A1r work to meet uBC standards. 2. fncrease attic venti]ation to meet UBC Standards. 3. The front door is badly warped and cracked; insLall new solid core d,oorincluding l_ock-set. FIRE SAFETY I 2 Install 5,/8,' the enclosed type X sheetrock properly nailed for onespace below the stairs. (l) hour firewa]] in a Seal off al.L unused openings (5) non-combustible material-. FTREPLACE STOVES CHII{NEYS The mortor has fallen awaythe entire chimney,. repair in the existing chimney with permanent from the chimney at the kitchen area; removeall damage resufting from the work. I SURVEY REPORT GROPP - Springfield Page T\uo 2 3 Install a mortor liner inside the work and materials to meert. code- chimney used for wood buring stove, all 4 The wood-burning stove is without hearth or backing; instalrcombustible hearth and backing to meet uBC requirements. The wood stove and gas water heater are vented into the sarneflues shall be providc<l to meed code requirements. new non- f1u; separate 1 2 3 HEATTI\]G,INSULATTON,WEATIIER:PROTECTfON -REQUIRED lrtcrc.r;c,tt.Lic.: irrsul.rLi_otr t.(),l rni.rij.rnr.rm <-rf R30. rnstall underfloor insulation to R19 in the crawl space area, fnstall a vapor barrier <>n t-he grouncl in tho crawl spac-e area. IRED Electrical deficiencies were noted but may not be rimited and an inspection shalr be made by a licensed electricianthe condition of the efectrical system. ELECTRICAL l to the following to determine 2' The panel is inadequate for imposed load; instarl new 200 amp service pane1. 3 There is without use of extension cords in the house and basement; rooms areadequate duplex outlets; instatl new outlets. 4 Dup1ex outlets safety are missing; install light fixture covers. covers are missing in some areas;light fixture coverssafety covers at atl outlets and wall switches; instaLl 5 6 7 Relocate duplex outLet from the area above baseboard heater in the bedroom. -.rt,l-ets in the bathroom. Electrical Code fnstalL GFf receptacles at A]1 electrical- work to be done shall meet current Nationa]requirements. u 9 There is evidence of excessive moisture inexhaust fans; duct to the exterior. the kitchen and bathroom. Instal,l The bathroom is without. heat; instatlto the ext.erior.a ceiling heat/exhaust fan unit, duct PLUMB]}JG The water heater is leaking.: and is inadeguate; -install- neri/ energy savingwater heater; relocate to area as specified on plans. plumb to upcrequirements. An inspeetien bY a lieersed pf.'r-lrnber shal]. he-.rn"ade--to--d"ete:mi,,e_*th.*, conditiono@-}.i+es - ,{<.2 oi {,,,,, .d,.y il. Ct n , ,.-- /', , : ./ , The washer drain pipe in the utility room does not meet Code requirement;install 2" drain Pipe, with vent; to be a minimum of 40,' from the floor.Relocate the washer and dryer as specifi-ed on plans. A11 plumbing andwiring to meet code standards. Plumbing l-ines and fixtures are deteriorated; A11 material and 1ah6s to meet UpC standar,ls. replace all lines and fixtures. BATHROOIU I 2 3 4 1 The toilet i.s not set properly and therethe floor; remove the t_oilet; remove aII is in<lication of water damage to rotted/damaged wood members at 2 ? 4 iJ SURVEY REPORT GROPP - Springfietd Page Three OPTf ONAI, 1. rnstall new shower unit with doors. plumb to upc standards. KITCHEN - Required There is water damage/rot.ted wood at countertop behind the sink; remove damaged material; instalf new countertops. 2 The walls and ceilings are now due for repair and painting. Repair asneeded; install new sheetrock to replace torn out walls; tape, texturepaint or paper; OPTTONAL bathroom floor; insta]1 new sub-floor materials and replace the floorcovering; furnish and install a new toilet. The bathrub lacks a screen or overflow and there is indication of water damage to wa1l and floors around the bathtub. Remove the tub; remove :. a]l rotted, water damaged woocl material-s; instalr new tub surround,instal-l new plumbing pipes and fittings to tub; reset existing or newbathtub including new faucets. the lavatory is chipped and lacks a hot water shut offi remove existinglavatory; replumb with new pipes and fittings; instarl a new lavatorywith vanity. AI1 plumbing shall meet UpC Standards. The walls and ceiling are damaged and paint has peeled from the surface;repair and/or resurface the wa11s and ceiling. paint all surfacesincluding the trim. The window opcns int.r-> tlrc cr:rporL; remove existing winclowl relocat,e'toanother area. rnstarl two (2) openable windows on the east war}. 1 I There is inadequat.e cabinet. storage and the existirrg cabineLs are worn/damaged. Furnish and install new cabinets. BASEI,IENT STAIRS 1. Hand rail is missing; install_ hand rail MfSC. INTERIOR - Required l-. There is a broken wi-ndow pane in the upstair N. bedroom; reglaze window. OPTIONA]- The wall-s and ceifings are damaged severally cracked in the upstairs bedrooms; hallway and at the stairwelr; repair or resurface walrs andceiling. wood floor in upstair bedrooms and alcove are badly \^rorn; instarl new f l-oor coverings. 1