HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Inspection Correspondence 1987-12-15
_.-.~ ::.,-.,.:~"..
.
. SPRINGFIELD
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Office of Community & Economic Development
December 15, 1987
Veterans Realty
ATT: Ron Perkins
2073 Olympic
Springfield, OR 97477
SUBJECT: Courtesy Inspection perfonned at 1920 1/2 "J" Street, Structure
#2, Springfield, OR.
Dear Mr. Perkins:
On December 7, 1987, at the request of your tenant, Rocky Brown, the
Springfield Building Safety Division conducted a Courtesy Inspection at
the subject address. The inspection revealed several items of concern
which do not meet the minimum requirements of the City Housing Code.
The following items include but are not limited to substandard conditions
that may exist at the property:
Electrical
The electrical. service on the east side of the structure consists of
two fuses which blow frequently due to .demand overload.' The wiring
which runs from this service and throughout the structure is
inadequate 'for the electrical load connected to it, and shows signs
of deterioration. Some of the electrical devices in the structure do
not work, i.e. ,1 i vi ng room of unit #2. Other rooms in uni t #2 do
not contain the minimum number of required lighting and power outlets.
It is suspected that similar potentially hazardous conditions exist
throughout the structure, including inadequate or inoperative heating
sys tems .
,The building containing unit #4 also has a potentially hazardous
electrical service entrance. The wires feeding the service are too
low to the ground and are inadequate for the service: to this building.
Plumbing
The lavatory in the bathroom is not connected to the drain. The
drain under the lavatory is open, exposing the occupants to
potentially hazardous sewer gases. The occupant has alleged that the
lavatory_drain i~ ll.lugged and does not drain proRerly. .
2~ North 5th :street . Springfield. Oregon 97477 . 503/726-3753
.,
"
..
.
.
Veterans Realty
December 15, 1987
Page 2
Corrective Action
The following items shall be provided to correct the above' noted hazards
and make the structures suitable for occupancy:
1. There shall be one electrical service entrance to each building.
2. Each service shall be accessible to the tenants for which the
service supplies power.
3. The service equipment shall be weather-tight if installed in an
exterior location.
4. Deteriorating and potentially hazardous wiring shall be replaced
or repaired inside the structures. Lighting and power outlets
shall meet the minimum standards of the Springfield Building
Safety Code.
5. Adequate heat sources shall be installed in each unit.
6. The branch circuit wiring in each unit shall be adequate for the
1 oad requi red.
7. The lavatory drain shall be reconnected to the building drain
with approved materials.
Due to the potential hazards of the noted deficiencies, correction -of
these items shall be completed and approved by this office within 30 days
from the date of thi s 1 etter. If the items are not corrected and approved
within this time, the City will seek 'compliance with the Building Safety
Codes through legal recourse which may include Municipal court proceedings
and/or initiate procedures necessary to cause the structures to be vacated.
You should be aware that the current zoning of your property (Low Density
Residential) does not allow multiple dwelling units on a single lot. We
have concluded that your units probably were constructed prior to the City
adoption of a zoning ordinance, therefore these units are considered
pre-existing non-conforming uses of the land. Non-conforming uses are
subject to Article 5 of the Springfield Development Code (attached). The
sections of this Article which apply to you have been highlighted for your
convenience.
.....
..
.
.
Veterans Real ty
December 15, 19B7
Page 3
If you have any questions or need clarification of the above requirements,
please call the Building Safety Division at 726-3759. Your anticipated
courtesy and cooperation is appreciated. Please note that electrical
permits are required and the work shall be done by a licensed electrical
contractor.
Sincerely,
YD 1J~
Gary An~s, Electrical Inspector
CC: David J. Puent, Building Official
Greg Mott, Development Code Administrator
#262
-,