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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous Correspondence 1980-10-29 'r . ~ . t CITY OF SPRINGFIELD SPRINGFIELD. OREGON 97477 PUBLIC WORKS October 29, 1980 346 MAIN STREET . 726.3753 CERTIFIED LETTER Mr. Charles Lake 2105 Silver Lea Court Eugene, Oregon 97401 Corrected Letter Original letter of October 27, 1980 ~ Dear Mr. Lake: At the request of the tenant, Judith Jones, the Building Division of the City of Springfield conducted a Courtesy Inspection of the dwelling located at 4139 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon, on September 26, 1980 and October 2, 1980. STRUCTURAL AND FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY: The following items do not meet the standards of the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by the City of Springfield (U.H.C.): 1) The front steps and porch have been allowed to deteriorate and are structurally unsound (U.H.C. 1001(c) 2). 2) The upstairs bedroom windows are boarded up not allowing for emergency exiting. Windows must have a net clear openable area of not less than 4 square feet with no di- mension less than 22" (U.H.C. 503(a)). 3) All habitable rooms must be provided with natural light and ventilation with an area of not less than 1/10 of . the floor area of those rooms with a minimum of 10 square feet (U.H.C. 503(a) and (b)). 4) The bathroom window is boarded up not allowing for proper light and ventilation. Natural ventilation shall be pro- vided within an area of not less than 1/10 of the floor area with a minimum of 3 s~uare feet. . Mechanical ventil- ation capable of providing 5 air changes 'per hour is per- mitted (U.H.C. 503(a)(b) and (c)). 5) The roof is in a state of deterioration causing water damage to the upstairs bedrbomceiling and walls (U.H.C. 1001(h)). . 6) The rear of the house has no foundation and is in a state j of deterioration (U.H.C. 1001(c) 1, 4, 5). 'r-' . . " , .< Mr. Charles Lake. Courtesy Inspection 4139 Main Street October 29, 1980 Page 2. . 7) The gas heater has an inoperable fan and does not heat properly. A dwelling shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a temperature of 70'F at a point 3 feet above the floor in all habitable rooms (U.H.C. 70l(a)). SANITATION: The plumbing system is badly deteriorated and improperly maintained and falls into the category of hazardous plumbing as described in Section 1001(f) of the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by the City of Springfield. Although the existing plumbing, at the time of its installation, may have met the standards of the code that was in existence at that time,' al- terations and/or improper maintenance require corrections to be made in accordance with both the Uniform Housing Codes as adopted by the City of Springfield and the current Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code (O.P.S.C.). 1) The bathroom lavatory cold water faucet cannot be turned off. The hot water faucet can only be operated with pliers and other mechanical apparatus. Replace the di- verter valve and missing handles (O.P.S.C. 319). 2) The water supply and the hot water heater require 3/4" gate valves (O.P.S.C. 1005(b)). 3) The toilet is not anchored to the floor (O.P.S.C. 907(c)). 4) A.B.S. plastic piping (exterior) is required to be painted latex or other material that will not deteriorate in the weather (O.P.S.C. Installation Standard 315.3). ELECTRICAL SAFETY: The electrical system has been improperly altered or main- tained and constitutes hazardous wiring as described in Section 1001(e) of the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by the City of Springfield. Although the existing electrical system, at the time of its installation, may have met the standards of the code that was in existence at that time, alterations and/or improper maintenance require corrections to be made in accor- dance with both the Uniform Hou~ing Code as adopted by the City of Springfield and the current Oregon State Electrical Specialty Code (S.E.S.C.). 1) Alterations to the existing service have caused the load on that service greater than its capacity. Install a new ser- vice not less than 125 amp. capacity (S.E.S.C. 230-79). 2) The wiring in the shed is not of an approved type - i.e., single conductor,wire non-metallic cable, open splices and the like. . Install wiring of an approved type for the shed (garage) lighting circuits (S.E.S.C. 110-8). ~ ~ '4 ;/ Mr. Charles Lake~ Courtesy Inspection 4139 Main Street October 29, 1980 Page 3. . 3) Alterations to the existing ~~r~ng were not installed in accordance with code standards at the time of installation. Install wiring of an approved type. Corrections may be made without the removal of additional circuits existing in the residence (S.E.S.C. 100-8). 4) An outlet box shall be securely and rigidly fastened to the surface upon which it is mounted. Secure dryer outlet on the wall (S.E.S.C. 370-13). 5) Where subject to physical damage, conductors shall be ad- equately protected. Install raceway protection on the dryer outlet cable (S.E.S.C. 300-4). 6) Install switch and finished surface. 370-10). receptacle outlet boxes flush with the Extension sleeves are approved (S.E.S.C. . 7) Section 70l(b) of the Uniform Housing Code as adopted by the City of Springfield requires that ".. . every habitable room shall contain at least two supplied electrical con- venience outlets or one such convenience outlet and one supplied electric light fixture." This office recommends, in order to discourage the use of extension cords, that receptacle outlets be installed in accordance with S.E.S.C. 2l0-25(b) which specifies that receptacle outlets be in- stalled so that no point along the floor line in any wall space is more than 6 feet between receptacle outlets. It is also recommended that a duplex receptacle outlet be in- stalled adjacent to the refrigerator. 8) At least one wall switch controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in the bathroom. Install a switched light in the bathroom (S.E.S.C. 2l0-26(a)). 9) It is recommended that at least one wall receptacle outlet shall be installed in the bathroom adjacent to the basin location. Because of the potential hazard to electric shock its location creates, it is recommended that a duplex receptacle of the grounding type be installed on the wall next to the basin (S.E.S.C. 210-25(b) and 210-8(a)). Because of the potentially hazardous conditions caused by the electrical violations in the awelling, all repairs must be made by 15 days from the date of this letter (November II, 1980). Oregon Administrative Rule 22-l10(b) states that the owner shall do no wiring or alterations of the wiring installation on property for rent or for sale. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor. Repairs relative to structural and plumbing violations must be completed by 30 days from the date of this letter (November 27, 1980). ~ . >...,. ." . Mr. Charles Lake Courtesy Inspection 4139 Main Street October 29, 1980 Page 4. , If all corrections are not completed by November 27, 1980, the house will be posted ."SUBSTANDARD BUILDING -- DO NOT OCCUpy" in accordance with Section 1001(a) of the .Uniform Housing Code and subsequently vacated. All necessary permits must be obtained and required inspections conducted by this office. Please direct all inquiries to the Springfield Building Di- vision at 726-3753. . \:h~'--\~\f Dave Puent . Building Inspector cc: Roy Bordeaux, Plumbing Inspector Charlie Watson, Electrical Inspector Ronald B. Clark, Superintendent of Building Joseph J. Leahy, Assistant City Attorney Judith Jones, Tenant 4139 Main Street , Springfield, Oregon 97477 DP:SJ/ch 1001.la /