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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
cc: Address File
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
(503) 726.3753
FAX (503) 726.3689
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December 13, 1994
Howard Herbert
527 S. Park
Springfield, OR 97477
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Subject: Occupancy Inspection at 1999 Main St., Springfield, Oregon.
Proposed Use: Pet Supply Store, Tobacco Products
Dear Me. Herbert,
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:
I. The doorway to the rear of the b~ilding shall be posted with a sign stating,
"THIS IS NOT AN EXIT."
2_ The ramp at the rear of the building shall be replaced with steps having
risers not more than eight and a quarter inches in height and runs a minimum of
nine inches in length. Stair risers shall not differ in height more than three-
eighths of an inch.
3. Stairs having two or more risers shall be provided with handrails on at
least one side. Handrails shall be placed not less than 30 inches nor more than
38 inches above the nosing of the stair treads.
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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.
Sincerely,
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Tom Marx
Structural Inspector
cc: Dave Puent, Community Services Manager
David Williams