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CITY OF SPRINGFIETD
SPFlINGFIELD
Office of Community & Economic Development Planning and Development Department
CERTIFIED LETTER
September 15, 1988
Allan Posey
1775 W. 34th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97405
Subject: Hazardous Building at 1344 N. 1lth Street Springfield, Oregon.
?ax Lot #1703 26 44 05400
NOTICE AND ORDER TO COMPLY !fITH THE SPRINGFIELD BUILDING SAFETY CODES.
The structure located at the above address, more particularly described as
Lane County Assessor's Map & Tax Lot number, is for the reasons indicated
below an unsafe and substandard building as described in the Springfield
Housing Code (applicable code excerpts are attached). Lane County
Assessment and Taxation records indicate that you are the oYtrner of this
property.
Section 203 of the Springfield Building Code Administrative Code describes
buildings and structures which are substandard or unsafe as those which
are structurally inadequate, have inadequate egress, or which constitute a
potential fire hazard or are otherwise dangeroua to human life.
Section 1001 of the Springfield Housing Code specifies conditions
constituting a substandard building. The following items include but are
not limited to conditions existing at the structure, classifying it as a
substandard building.
BUILDING 1
Use of Building: RESIDENCE
Occupancy Group/Const. Type: R3IV-N
Theoretical Occupant Load: N/A
Structural
1. Deterioration is evident in the roof covering, creating a potential for
weather infiltration and damage to the interior.
2. Exterior wall surfaces are inadequately protected from potential
deterioration by the weather. Application of adequate paint coatings or
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other appropriate protection is required.
3. Ceiling materials are missing in some rooms exposing the interior of the
building to infiltration of outside weather conditions.
4. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating
facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees F. at a
point 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms. Bedrooms are
deficient of heat.
5. The exterior chimney is deteriorated, with some of the masonry units
dislodged or missing.
6. Doors and/or windows are broken or unlocked allowing access to the
building interior and creating an attractive nuisance for children and
transients.
Electrieal
?. Broken or missing cover plates ryere noted on eiectrical outlets, switches
and,/or junction boxes which require replacement to reduce the possibility
of electrical shock or fire.
Plumbing
8. The plumbing system shall be restored to proper operating condition. The
continious waste (drain & trap) for the Kitchen sink is missing.
BUILDING 2
Use of Building: Garage
Occupancy Group/Const. Type: M\IV-N
Theoretical Occupant Load: N/A
Structural
1. The building wall is sagging due to inadequate or missing foundations.
The wall shall be supported on an adequate foundation and damaged siding
shall be repaired or replaced.
Additional deficiencies may exist which could not be observed from the
outside of the structure that will also require corrections to be made.
Please contact this office to arrange for inspection of the building
interior before commencing any repairs, or prior to allowing the building
to be occupied.
Section 204 of. the Building Safety Code Administrative Code requires that
structures classified as substandard buildings must either be repaired or
demolished. Therefore, this is your notice that you must secure permits
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September 151 1988
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to either rebuild the structure where it is deficient (Section 104 of the
(BSC) requires that the repairs must comply with the provisions of the
S{,ructural, Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical Specialty Codes), or to
demolish it. If the building is to be rebuiltr permits must be purchased
and work must commence within 30 days from the date of service of this
notice and order.
If the building is to be demolished, demolition work must commence within
30 daysrand must be completed within 60 days from the date of this notice
and order. Completion means that the structure and property must be
inspected and approved by the appropriate represenatives of the Building
Safety Division. If one is present, the se$ter must be capped at the
property line or the septic tank must be pumped and filled by a person
holding a sewage disposal service license as provided for in Chapter 340,
Diwision ? of the Oregon Administrative Rules. Permits to rebuild or
demolish can be obtained at the Springfield Planning and Building
Department, in the City Hall/Library Building at Sth and North A Street.
If you do not take corrective action within the time frame outlined above,
the City may seek compliance with the Building Safety Codes through legal
recourse which may include Municipal Court proceedings or the City may
proceed to eliminate the lnazard and charge the costs thereof against the
property or its owners.
Any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may
appeal from this notice and order to the Building Board of Appeals,
provided that the appeal is made in writing and filed with the City
Building Official within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this
notice and order. Failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of a1l right
tc an administrative hearing and determination in this matter.
If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options
available to bring the building into compliance, please call us at
726-3759,
Sincerely,
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Don Moore
Structural Inspector
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Dave Puent, Building Official
Jackie Murdoch, Code Enforcement Officer
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