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SPRINGFIELD .,
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726-3753
FAX (503) 726-3689
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January 3, 1994
Jerry Miller
3330 Hayden Bridge Road
Springfield, OR 97478
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Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 3725 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Proposed Use: Automotive Repair Shop
Dear Mr. Miller:
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 conform to applicable safety codes:
Structural
1. The following requirements are based on the proposed building being used for
automotive repair where no open flame is used.
A. Exterior walls less than 20 feet from the property line shall be of one-hour
fire-resistive construction. This requirement would pertain to the east, south
and west exterior walls.
B. The interior wall between the garage and office shall be of one-hour fire-
resistive construction.
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Jerry Miller
Occupancy Inspection
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C, The south wall which is less than ten feet from the property line will need a
parapet not less than 30" in height,
D, An additional step will be required at the entrance to the office from the
garage.
Electrical
2. All romex wiring running across the rafters of shop area will need to be
removed and the wiring to those circuits run in a conduit wiring method.
3, All convenience outlets in the shop will have to be ground fault circuit
protection.
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.
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A licensed eleCtrical contractor is required for all new work and alterations to existing
,electrical systems in structures which are for sale, lease or rent, However, the replacement
of parts for electrical devices which is necessary for maintenance of approved existing
electrical installations may be done by the owner of the property,
If you need any further infonnation 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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Jim Hays U.
Electrical Inspector
Tom Marx
Structural Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
Jack & Debbie Stutz
Dennis Beach
James Beach
1156 N. 7th Street
Springfield, OR 97477