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SPRINGFIELD
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PUBUC WORKS
METROPOUTAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD. OR 97477
(503) 726.3753
CERTIFIED LETTER
SePtember 25, 1991
Rev. Robt. Smith
664 Startouch
Eugene, OR 97405
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Subject: Courtesy Inspection at 1263 Main Street #39 Springfield, Oregon.
City Job #911118
At the request of your tenant, the Springfield Building Safety Division
conducted an inspection of the property located 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:
Electrical
1. The mobile home electrical service connection does not conform to the
State requirements for mobile home connections. The flexible supply cord
connecting the mobile home to the service pedestal shall consist of #6
wire in a four conductor cable which is listed for use with mobile homes.
The mobile home shall be properly grounded through the supply cord.
2. Improper splicing of electrical wiring was observed. The splices or
terminal end of electrical wiring under the mobile home must be contained
in an approved junction box, with a cover, to prevent possible electric
shock or fire resulting from exposed electrical wiring or short-circuit
conditions.
3. The electrical supply system is not adequately sized for electric heat.
The electric baseboard heaters must be disconnected, or the electrical
supply system shall be properly sized to accommodate the heaters. Please
note, an appropriate permanent source of heat must be maintained in all
dwellings. The heat source must be capable of maintalillng a temperature
of 68 degrees at 36 inches above the floor in all habitable areas.
The required corrections shall be completed with appropriate inspection
approvals from this office within five (5) days from the date of this
notice. In the event you do not comply with these requirements within the
Rev. Robt. Smith
September 25, 1991
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s~cified time limit, legal action may be take to obtain compliance.
Please note that installation or repair of electrical systems on property
which is intended for lease, sale or rent must be done by an electrical
contractor who is licensed by the State of Oregon.
Your anticipated courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Please direct
all inquiries to the Springfield Building Safety Division at 726-3759.
Sincerely,
Chris Christensen
Electrical Inspector
cc:
Dave Puent, Building Official