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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS
METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503).726-3753
CERTIFIED LETTER
December 12, 1991
Jada Prane
36292 Graves Lane
Springfield, OR 97478
Subject: Housing Inspection at nos ~lain Street Springfield. Oregon.
Dear Jada Prane:
At your request, the Springfield Building Safety Division, conducted a
Housing Inspection at the above address. The inspection revealed items
which do not meet the minimum City Housing Code requirements and must be
corrected. They consist of the following:
Structural
1. All stairs having three (3) or more risers shall be provided with
handrails on at least one side. Stairways more than 30" in height shall
also have a guardrail, on the open side. lIandrails shall be placed not less
than 30" nor more than 34" above the line of nosings of the treads and
shall be continuous the full length of the stairs. Ends shall be -returned
to the wall or tenninate at a post. Open stair railings shall have
intermediate rails not greater than 6" apart. The handgrip portion of the
rail shall be not more than 2-5/8" in cross-section or an equivalent
smooth gripping surface with no sharp corners. The handrail shall be
spaced not less than 1-1/2" from the wall.
2. An approved smoke detector shall be installed in corridors or areas giving
access to rooms used for sleeping purposes.
3. The stair, accessing the upper level shall be modified to provide
consistant riser and tread dimeilsions for the full run of the stair.
Risers shall not exceed eight-one/quarter inches in height and treads
shall be no less than nine inches in depth (front to back). Each tread or
riser shall be equal to all other treads or risers within a maximum
variance of 3/8", ~laintain a vertical headroom clearance of at least 6'8"
above the stair nosings,
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Jada Prane
December 12, 1991
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Electrical
4. Electrical wall outlets shall not be located above electric baseboard
heaters. This condition can cause the overheating of appliance cords that
are connected to the wall outlet above the heater, creating a potentially
hazardous condition for electrical shock or fire. The electrical
outlet(s) or heater must be removed or relocated.
5. Exposed electrical wiring subject to physical damage shall be protected.
6. Unprotected wiring near the service panel that is subject to physical
damage or accidental contact must be protected in an approved manner.
7. The exposed electrical wiring at the water heater is susceptible to
physical damage and shall be protected in an approved manner.
8. Broken or missing cover plates were noted on electrical outlets, switches
and/or junction boxes which require replacement to reduce the possibLlity
of electrical shock or fire.
Plumbing
9. All residential units shall have a Idtchen sink, toilet, lavatory and a
tub or shower.
10. After moving the building, the sewer line at the existing building
location shall be capped within five feet of the property line and
inspected prior to covering the excavation.
The above items are requirements for the existing structure only. Other
items such as parking, paving, sidewalks, street trees, etc., have not
been addressed as part of this inspection.
Building permits must be obtained for the above items which involve
repairs or modifications to the structural, electrical, plumbing or
mechanical systems of the building and for any additions or revisions you
wish to make to the building.
If we can be of assistance in clarifying the requirements, or the options
available to bring the property into compliance, please call us at
726-3759.
Sincerely,
j~P7
Tom ~Iarx
Building Inspector
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Chris Christensen
Electrical Inspector
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R-alph Shaw
Plumb./Mech. Inspector
CC:
Dave Puent, Building Official