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NOTICE TO VACATE
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Property Location:
Dated:
6585 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477
February II, 1986
The above referenced building has been found to be unsafe for human
occupancy due to the following conditions:
Structural Hazards
The floor
dwelling
extensi ve
walls and
structural
(5) of
conditions
system in the attached structures south of the main
is either deteriorated or missing. Evidence of
deterioration and dilapidation is also evident in the
roofs of the attached structures to the point that
failure is possible. Sections 1001 (c), (2), (4) and
the Springfield Housing Code (S.H.C.) cite these
as structural hazards.
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Hazardous Wiring
Open splices, bare live conductors and open-face switches occur
throughout the dwelling. Switch and outlet covers are not
installed in many locations. Electrical boxes are not installed
flush with the wall surface creating a potential fire hazard.
Electric cook top wiring shows evidence of open splices within
the adjacent wall. Several switch and outlet boxes are not
adequately secured to adjacent framing. The electrical service
panel is installed in a room which does not provide adequate
weather protection. The service panel cover has been removed
and wiring has been installed directly into the face of the
service panel without providing the necessary wire protection.
In addition, the wiring servirtg the water heater is not secured
at the area of connection, nor are the electrical terminals
within the water heater provided with protective cover plates.
The presence of standing water in the attached south section of
the dwelling causes exposed wlrlng in this area to be
potentially hazardous. Section 1001 (e) of the S.H.C. considers
these conditions to be hazardous wiring.
Hazardous Plumbing
Waste water from the dishwasher and kitchen sink discharge on
the ground below the south section of the dwelling. Raw sewage
is evident at the sewer cleanout in the south yard, indicating
possible sewer line blockage or improper installation. Section
1001 (f) of S.H.C. considers these conditions to be hazardous
plumbing.
Hazardous Mechanical Equipment
The existing woodstove in the dining area is installed without
adequate clearances or protection from combustible materials.
The woodstove is vented by single-wall stove pipe in the attic
which creates a potential fire hazard. The existing woodstove
shows signs on metal fatigue from over-firing and must be
repaired or replaced. These conditions are in violation of
Section 1001 (f) of the S.H.C.
No person
ent ry may
permit.
shall remain in or enter this building, except that such
be made to repair, demolish or remove this building under
Any person found to be in violation of
a fine of not less than $50.00
imprisonment for a term not exceeding
imprisonment.
this notice may be punished by
not more than $1,000.00 or
100 days or both such fine and
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