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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
SPRINGFIELD
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726.3753
January 21, 1993
CERTIFIED LETTER
Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 3988 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon
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Darrold Stutz
c/o 3988 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97478
Dear Mr. Stutz:
At your request, the Springfield Building Safety Division 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 a child care facility.
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:
Stl'Uctural
1. A recorded easement shall be provided that limits any future building constl'Uction
on the west adjoining property to a minimum five foot setback from the existing
stl'Ucture. Openings are not permitted less than five feet from the property line and
shall be protected less than ten feet.
2. The west wall of the building shall be of one-hour fire-resistive constl'Uction.
3. The upstairs kitchenette and activity room area bave been conve11ed from their
original use without building permits or inspection approvals. The required building
permits and inspection approvals shall be obtained prior to occupying the structure.
4. Rooms used for kindergarten, first- or second-grade pupils in day-care occupancies
shall not be located above or below the first story, except for basements that have
required exits at grade level.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. In buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system
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throughout, rooms used for kindergarten, first- and second grade children
or for day-care purposes may be located on the second story, provided there
are at least two exits directly to the exterior for the exclusive use of such
occupants.
5. Exit corridors having an occupant load of 30 or more shall be of not less than one-
hour fire-resistive construction and be not less than 44" in width.
6. All portions of the child care facility shall be provided with natural light by means
of e,,1erior glazed openings with an area not less than one tenth of the total floor
area, and natural ventilation by means of open able exterior openings with an area
of not less than one twentieth of the total floor area, or shall be provided wit h
artiliciallight and a mechanically operated ventilating system.
7. If the second floor is to be used for administrative purposes and the occupant load
is ten or more, not less than two exits shall be provided. Exits and exit corridors
shall comply with Chapter 33 of the State of Oregon Structural Specialty Code.
8. Classrooms in child care facilities having not more than 20 children and occupying
the ground floor only, may have only one exit not less than 28 inches in clear width.
In child care facilities having over 20 children, classrooms shall have two exits when
the occupant load is seven or more.
Electrical
9. ORS 918-290-030 states in part:
(2) Metal raceway, type MI, MC and AC cable, Nonmetallic Rigid
Conduit encased in two (2) or more inches of concrete or masonry of Manufactured
Metallic Wiring Assemblies shall be the wiring method in the following occupancies:
schools, universities, colleges, kindergartens, nursery schools, child care centers,
hospitals, nursing homes, residential custodial care facilities, sanitariums,
convalescent homes, and rest homes. This includes:
(a) Child care centers providing care and treatment for more than five
persons or a 24-hour basis and not foster homes;
(b) Child care centers used for school purposes on a daily basis for
more than five children, e.g. nursery school, kindergarten, etc.;
(4) Article 110-8,918-290-030(2) does not apply to:
(a) Day care centers, one to 20 children.
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Fire Department
10. Smoke detectors shall be required in every room or area where sleeping or napping
takes place and throughout all common areas which serve as exits.
11. Multipurpose fire extinguishers with a rating of 2A lOBe shall be mounted within
75 feet in each direction.
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.
If you need any further information 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.
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Tom Marx
Building Inspector
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Jim Hays ?
Electrical Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Building Official
Dick Evenson, Fire Marshal
Barbara H~neman
5086 Daisy Street, Springfield, OR 97478
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OCCUPANCY INSPECTION APPLICATION
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
BUILDING DIVISION
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A $35.00 INSPECTION FEE IS REOUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
THIS APPLICATION FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY THE OIlNER OF THE PROPERTY TO BE
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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DATE PAID:
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