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SPRINGFIELD
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Department of Public Works
1885-1985 Springfield Centennial year
January 11, 1985
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Mr. Michael Robbins
40174 Little Fall Creek Road
Fall Creek, Oregon 79478
Re: Courtesy Inspection at 5240 Main Street, Unit 'B', Springfield, Oregon
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Dear Mr. Robbins:
At the request of the renter, Vernon G. Whightman, the Springfield Buildin9 Safety
Division conducted an inspection at the above referenced address. The followin9
items do not meet the minimum requirements of the Springfield Housing Code and
are potentially hazardous:
.1. The existing wood stove is piped into an unlined chimney that does not have
,'.. proper clearances to combustible material. This chimney was originally instal-
led for either a gas or oil fired furnace. Without proper clearances and a
fireclay liner, it is not safe for use with a woodstove. The woodstove must
either be removed or a new manufactured chimney must be installed. If you
choose to install a new chimney and use the stove, you must secure a permit
for the installation and, when the installation is completed, request an in-
spection to determine if the work has been done correctly and- safely.
2. The woodstove is the only source of heat-for the unit. Heating facilities must
be capable of heating each habitable room to a temperature of 680 at a point
3' above the floor.
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3. There is a strong gas odor in the kitchen area. Upon closer examination of the
gas cook stove, it was -discovered that the pilot lights on the stove do not
work. This condition is potentialry hazardous and must be addressed immediately.
The stove must either be repaired, or removed completely.
4. The receptacle on the east wall of the kitchen is ungrounded and must be
grounded or replaced with an ungrounded receptacle to facilitate the safe
- operation of connected electrical loads.
Permits may be obtained at the Public Works Department, Springfield City Hall,
225 North 5th Street.
225 North 5th Street · Springfield, Oregon 97477 .503/726-3705
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Mr. Michael Robbins
Courtesy Inspection
5240 Main Street
January 11, 1984
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We will check on your progress in 30 days from the date of this letter. Please
direct all inquiries to us at 726-3753~
, Inspector
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