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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726-3753
FAX (503) 726-3689
CERTIFIED LEITER
SP Children's Trust
983 Sherwood Place
Eugene, OR 97401
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March 3, 1994
Subject:
Occupancy Inspection at 3445 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Proposed Use:
Automotive Repail' Shop
To Whom It May Concern:
At your request, the Community Services Division/Building Safety conducted an inspection
of the building at the above address. The purpose of the inspection was to determine the
suitability of the building for the proposed use as indicated.
Based on the proposed occupancy, the existing conditions which are mentioned below do
not meet the minimum Building Safety Code requirements. Corrective measures must be
taken prior to occupancy to install, repair, replace or modify the following items in order
for the building to confOl"I11 to applicable safety codes:
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STRUCTURAL AND FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
1.
Provide an approved spray booth for all painting operations.
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2. Provide a four-inch high liquid-tight containment curb around the interior of the
paint storage room.
3, The door providing egress from the paint storage room shall open out in the
direction of exit travel. The door must be self-closing and be fitted with panic
hal'dware.
4, Provide an approved fire extinguishing system for the new paint spray booth and the
paint storage room. The same system may serve both areas if it is of adequate
capacity, Cool'dinate l'eql1iremcl1ts with the City FiI'e Marshal.
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5. Provide approved mechanical exhaust ventilation sufficient to prevent the
accumulation of flammable vapors in the paint storage room. The intake for the
exhaust system must be located within six inches of the floor.
6. Provide a fire extinguisher with a 2-A, 10 B:C rating for each 3,000 squal"e feet of
building area. The maximum distance to an extinguisher from any location in the
building shall not exceed 75 feet.
7. Provide a mechanical system for removal of automobile exhaust fumes.
8. Truss members located within 18" of the paint booth exhaust duct will require one-
hour fire-resistive protection.
9. The welding area shall be separated by one-hour fire-resistive construction, and have
an approved fire suppression system.
Building pennits 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.
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.
Please note that installation or repair of electrical systems on property which is intended
for lease, sale or rent must be done by an electrical contractor who is licensed by the State
of Oregon.
If you need any further information or have any questions regarding...the above
requirements, please contact me by phone at 726-3623.
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Building Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Dennis Shew, Fire Marshal
A Street Automotive Specialists, Inc., 1702 S. A Street, Springfield, OR 97477