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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Office of Community & Economic Development
Planning and Development Department
CERTIFIED LETTER
. February I, 1988
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Jack Heacock
6893 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97478
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Subject: Occupancy Inspection at'22ll Main Street Springfield,
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P._.._~ed Use: Sheet Metal Shop
City Job #880011
At your request, the Springfield Building Safety Division recently
conducted an inspection of..the building(s) at the above address, The
purpose of the inspection was to determine the suitability of the.
building(s) 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.
C_..~_tive 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. Exit doors requiring a key or special knowledge or ~!L. ~ to open from the
. inside shall be provided with a sign stating "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED
DURING BUSINESS HOURS" in one inch high letters on a contrasting
background.
Electrical
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2. The electrical service panel contains unused openings in its protective
face plate which must be closed with circuit breakers or blank fillers,
3. Romex wiring shall be removed or protected up to a height of eight feet.
4. Secure electrical conduit within three feet of every termination box and
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225 Fifth Street
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Springfield, OR 97477
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Jack Heacock
February I, 1988
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5. In areas where combustible paneling has been added to the walls the
electrical boxes shall be brought to within 1/8" of the finished surface
of the wall or extension rings shall be used.
6. Light fixtures shall be adequately secured to the ceiling.
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7. The electrical system shall be checked for proper grounding after it is
energized.
Plumbing
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8, Install open front seats on all toilets when they are in a public restroom.
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9, Install an exhaust fan in the toilet room capable of providing a complete
air change every 15 minutes.
10. Install an atmospheric vacuum breaker on the laundry tray faucet.
A permit shall be obtained prior to installing the exhaust fan.
A licensed electrical contractor is required for all new work and
substantial alterations to existing structures which are for sale, lease
or rent". However, work on alterations to and repla_~~..t of parts for
electrical devices which is necessary for maintenance of existing
electrical installations may be done by the owner of the property.
Please also note that the above items which effect 'the health and safety
of the occupants must be corrected and verified by the appropriate City
inspectors prior to using the building for the proposed purpose,
If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options
available to bring the building into compliance, please call us at
726-3759.
Sincerely,
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Don Moore
Structural Inspector
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Electrical Inspector
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Plumb./Mech. Inspector'
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Dave Puent, Building Official
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