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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Inspection Correspondence 1985-11-26 y . . '~D ./ SPRINGFIELD '. CITY OF SPRINGFIELD November 26, 19B5 Office of Community & Economic Development Mr. Jack Rode Science Christian& of United Truth Church 2020 Main Springfield, OR 97477 RE: Building Safety Inspection at 2020 Main Street, Springfield, Oregon '. Dear Mr. Rode: At the request of the Springfield Fire Department, an inspection was performed by the Springfield Building Safety Division on November B, 19B5 at the above referenced address. The following potentially hazardous conditions were found which do not meet the, minimum requirements of the Springfield Building Safety Codes, and must be corrected. ELECTRICAL Kitchen Area: 1. The kitchen equipment obstructs access to the electrical distribution panel. Thirty six inch clearance in front of the panel must ,be maintained to assure access to the panel at all times. 2. The continuity of electrical ground is impai red by loose connectors JOlnlng the electrical box and conduit at the south end of the COOking area. Secure the conduit and box to the adjOining structure and tighten all connectors. 3. Reconnect wiring at the computer and counter provide proper polarity. Receptacle outlets must polarity to reduce the hazard of electrical circuits in connected appliances. top out I ets to provide proper shock or short Assembly Area: 1. Provide outlets for electrical equipment in the vend~ng area at west wall, which are appropriately sized to accommodate the power requirements of the equipment. There are too many appliances plugged into the existing outlet. 2. Provide an approved junction box to enclose the open electrical wire splices at the lower left corner of the Bingo call board. 225 North 5th Street . Springfield, Oregon 97477 · 503/726-3753 v' ,; . . Electrical Safety Inspection 2020 Main Street Page 2 3. The use of extension cords is not approved as permanent wiring. Install grounding type outlets adjacent to the cord connected Bingo call boards, to allow direct connection without the use of extension cords. 4. Replace all damaged cord and cord caps. STRUCTURAL 1. Provide a ventilated shaft around the new range hood exhaust duct, extending from the ceiling to the roof, which will provide a one-hour rated fire separation between the duct and surrounding attic space. Permits are required for the alteration, extension or installation of electrical circuitry and mechanical equipment. The present equipment has been installed without proper permits and inspections, and does not comply with the minimum Building Safety Code requirements. Although permits were acquired, subsequent to our inspection, for the hood equipment and related modifications, an additional electrical permit is required for the other electrical items noted above. The permit fee.will be $15.60 and may be, obtained at this office. Obtaining the permits and subsequent inspections will assure that the installations will conform to Building Safety Code requirements. Please contact this additional' permit. , 726-3753. office within the next 20 days to obtain the If you have any questions, please call us at Sincerely, IL~~ Don Moore Building Inspector ;P.M1~vU- . 1/ .' J. R. Matteson Electrical Inspector Copy to: Springfield Fire Department Attn: Dennis Shew #597