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SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726-3753
FAX (503) 726-3689
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CERll1'lliD LETTER
January 24, 1994
Romania Chevrolet *,
John Martin
2020 Franklin Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97403
Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 3445 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Proposed Use: Auto Body Shop
Dear Mr. Martin:
At your request, the Conununity 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 fOl' 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 confoml to applicable safety codes:
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Structural and Fire and Life Safety
1. Provide an approved spray booth fOl' all painting operations.
2. Provide a fom'-inch high liquid-tight containment curb arouud the iute.-io," of the
paiut storage room.
3. The dOOl" pl"oviding eg'"css f,'om thc paint storagc '"00111 shall opcn out in the
dircction of cxit travcl. Thc dOOl" must bc sclf-closing and be fittcd with panic
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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. Coordinate l"equirements with the City Fire Marshal.
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 square feet of
building area. The maximum distance to an extinguisher from any location in the
building shall not exceed 75 feet.
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.
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.
Sincerely,
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Don Moore
Construction Repl"esentative
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cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Dennis Shew, Fire Marshal
Amacher & Company
1600 Executive Pal"kway, Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97401