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C!IR?'I[{ED LL-TIEIL
Decenrber 10,1992
John lVhitson
3715 River Road
Eugene, OR 97404
Subject: Occupancy Inspc.ction at L46 S. fgth Strtr:t, Springfir:lct, Oregon
Proposed Use: Rerl lhtate Oftice
Deur llfr. Whilson:
At your rctlttt:sl, the Springfield Building ;^:r!'cty l)ivision r:ondtrcled :rn inspectirrn oi'lhe brritrting :rl.
the abovc addrcss. Thc ptrposc of thc inspr.ctiri;r rvas lri deierrnine the srrit:rbiliiy oi'ttrc hrrilrlirrg l'rrr
lhe proposcd usc as indicatcd.
Bascd ott lhe proposed occupancy, tlie existirrg conditiorrs wlrich uro ntcnti(rncd lreloir dg n6t lrcct thc
tttinimunt Buildirrg Slrfely Crltle requirr{n(-'n(s. (-l('l'rer.:tivc rnrasrrcs must bc tahen prior to ot:cu;l:rnc.i,
to install, repnir, rcpluce of modify the lirllow'ing item.s in ordcr for lhe burlcling to crrntirrlr t6
applicablrr snfety code\:
Structural
'l'lte risc of ever)'s11rp in a stairwuy.sh:rll not bc less tlrirrr 4" nor grcater tiran 7". Oxcept urr
winding, circular and spiral slairs, the run (dcpth) ol't:rch stcp shall rrrrl bc !c.ss ihirrr I t',
(nrcasured horizontally betwccn the projcction of thc step nosirrg,,-). 'rhc largest tr(.:rd rurr arrd
thc greatesl riscr htright shall not exccrtl lhe srrurlist b.y rnrlro thun 3/3".
2.Stuirs having lwo Q') or more ristrm :tnd rvhich aro rvidcr lhan 44" slr:rll hlyr h:rntlrails- on ltoilr
sides of thc steinvay. Ilandrlils sh:rll bc phccd not l.tss thln 3{" nor morc thirrr 3ll" alrovc ltrc
line of nosings of thc treads ilrrd shall be t'o:rlinuous lhe full length of thc stairs. llnds s!r:rtl hi:
returned to ttre u'all or termirtate at a post. Opc;r stair railings shatl ht.,,e interrnciille r:ri!s
not greatcr thatl 6r' apart. The handgrip portion of the rail shall he not ies.s than l-l/2', nor
more than 2" in cross-scrction or the shapc. shall proride'nn equivalerrt gripping srrrl'irce.
A minimunt clearnncc of not les:: than l-1i2" shall he provided bctw'cen the hundrail and the
wtll.
The Building Safety Code requires thrt (txtcrior struil'irr: rv:rlls h.ss thun 20' l'.rorn tl.rc propcrt.y
line be of one-hour lire'rtsistive constrrrctilrn. ()pcnlngs in cxtc'rirlr wfltls that ure ltss th:tn 5'
frorn the property line are not pcnnitted, :.rrrtl shuii btr orotccted if loqrtcrl clrrsr:r rhan l0'.
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John Whitson
December 91 1992
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4. The accessory structure is located less than 3' from the side property line and must be relocated
to meet a 3t setback requirement.
5. One ABC 5 lb. fire extinguisher will be required.
Electrical
The following conditions represent potential hazards in the electrical system which compromise
flrre and life safety and shall be corrected promptly:
A.Grounding type receptacles that have been used as replacements for existing non-
grounding types shall be connected to a grounding conductor installed per N.E.C. 210-7
(c) or exception to N.E.C. 210-7 (d).
The two circuit fused disconnect located below the main service shall be replaced or
removed and a properly protected feeder and over-current protection device shall be
installed to feed the existing (but newer) sub-panel located in the garage.
The exhaust fan wire located in the kitchen shall be removed and/or properly wired if
the fan is to be used.
The above items are requirements for the existing structure only. Other items such a parking, paving,
site improvements, sidewalks, etc., have not been addressed as'part of this inspection, and may be
required through the site review process. Please contact the Planning Division of this office regarding
any necessary improvements to the site.
Building permits must be obtained for the above items which involve repairs or modilications to the
structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems of the building and for any additions or revisions
you wish to make to the building.
If you need any further information or have any questions regarding the above requirements, plcase
contact the appropriate inspector noted below between the hours of 8:00-9:00 a.m., 1:00-2:00 p.m.,
or 4:00-4:30 p.m. at 726-3759.
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Tom Marx
Building fnspector
CC: Dave Puent, Building Official
Jim Hays
Electrical Inspector
Sincerely,