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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Correspondence 1996-3-19 .. ~/ ~\ . . MARCH 19, 1996 MEL MARTIN FOY MARTIN SHEET METAL INC. 3205 OLYMPIC STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR. 97478 RE: REMODEL PLANS FOR MEZZANINE OFFICE AREA IN EXISTING SHEET METAL SHOP Mr. Martin: Last Friday, March 15th, you came in to apply for a building permit for proposed creation of an additional mezzanine area to be used for offices. I had several concerns about the proposal, but wanted to research a couple of items prior to taking a definitive stand with regard to application of the State Structural Specialty Code to this project. The existing mezzanine level lunch room is considered an existing non-conforming use since the current Codes would preclude creation of a second level which is not accessible to physically impaired individuals. We will allow use of the lunch room as it exists to continue, however, we cannot allow expansion of the mezzanine level for uses other than storage (non,habitable use) without provision for access by the physically impaired. At this point, your options are as follows: 1. Complete the mezzanine for storage use only. items required if this option is pursued) (see following 2. Install a platform lift for a maximum of 4 employees utilizing mezzanine level offices. 3. Install an elevator to provide access to the mezzanine level for more than 4 employees. 4. Remove the mezzanine which has been constructed without benefit of permits or inspection. If you choose to complete the mezzanine for storage purposes, we require that you employ a State Registered engineer or architect to provide structural design and calculations for the mezzanine floor and support structure. Since the floor glu-Iam beams are supported by haunches welded to the mainframe of the Varco Pruden steel building, we require that either the steel building manufacturers engineer, or the one you employ, certify that the structural . , / . ~ . . integrity of the steel building has not been compromised. The structural engineer may re~ire modification to the mezzanine floor support system, in which case additional detailing and structural calculations would be required. We see that the stair has been relocated and reconstructed. Please provide stair and railing details for our review and approvc;t.l." please clarify' specific requirements for the stair design with this office. The design requirements will vary, depending on the occupant load and occupancy categories of the mezzanine level. Questions regarding items addressed in this letter should be directed to me at 726,3669. Sincerely, ~::::r.~~r