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HOUSING INSPECTION APPLICATION
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A $35.00 INSPECTION FEE IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
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THIS APPLICATION FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE OWER OF THE PROPERTY TO BE
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DATE OF INSPECTION:
DATE OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:
RECEIPT NUMBER: 26:2.:z.~ <<;z:s.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(541) 726.3753
FAX (541) 726.3689
July 15, 1997
Julie Bolkan
4525 Camellia St.
Springfield, OR 97478
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Housing Inspection at 6895 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon.
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Dear Ms. Bolkan,
At your request, the Community Services Division/Building Safely conducted a housing
Inspection at the above address on June 25, 1997. The inspection revealed items which do not
meet the minimum City Housing Code requirements and must be corrected. They consist ofthe
following:
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I. The ceiling height shall be a minimum of 7'6" for at least 50 percent of the existing floor
area. All other rooms including kitchens, baths and hallways may have a ceiling height of
not less than seven feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling.
2. Rooms used for sleeping purposes shall have a secondary means of emergency egress
directly to the outside through a door or window having a minimum open able area of 5.7
square feet. The minimum opening dimensions shall measure at least 20 inches horizontally
and 22 inches vertically. The height ofthe window sill above the interior floor or landing
shall be no greater than 44 inches.
3. Every dwelling unit and guest room shall be provided with heating facilities capable of
maintaining a room temperature of 68 degrees Farenheit at a point three feet above the floor
in all habitable rooms.
4. Provide approved smoke detectors in each sleeping room and all areas providing access to
sleeping rooms and on each 'floor level. Detectors shall receive their primary power from the
building wiring system and shall be provided with battery back-up in the event of power
failure. All detectors shall be interconnected and installed per manufacturer's instructions.
5. Portions of a room with a sloping ceiling measuring less.than 5 feet 0 inches of a furred
ceiling measuring less than 7 feet 0 inches from the finished floor to the finished ceiling
shall not be considered as a contributing to the minimum required habitable area for that
room.
6. Building permits must be obtained for the above items which involve repairs or
modifications to the structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems of the building
and for any additions or revisions you wish to make to the building.
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7. Please submit plans to this office for the portions of the building you wish to rebuild,
replace, modify or expand prior to commencing construction on the property. Your plans
will be reviewed for conformance to the applicable requirements, before the required permits
will be issued.
Electrical
The following. items will need to be updated or repaired to comply with the National Electrical
Code (NEC).
I. Bathroom has no electrical outlet, one GF! type outlet is required.
2. Water heater has wiring with a open splice in line, will need to install ajunction box and
rewire to water heater.
3. Garage has open junction boxes and open splices. All junction boxes need to have covers
installed and any open splices need to be contained in an enclosed junction box.
4. Open type light fixtures are not allowed in closets. Remove existing fixtures and blank off
the openings including the light switches for these lights.
5. The upstairs area is uninhabitable space unless it is modified to the present building code
standards. As uninhabitable space the heater and associated wiring will have to be removed.
The above items are requirements for the existing structure only. Other items such as parking,
paving, site improvements, sidewalks, etc., have not been addressed as part of this inspection,
and may be required. Please contact the Planning division of this office regarding any necessary
improvements to the site.
If you need any further information or have any questions regarding the above requirements,
please 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.
Sincerely,
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Bob Barnhart
Building Inspector
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Dave Gadomski
Electrical Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager/Building Official
Lisa Hopper, Building Safety Coordinator