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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Inspection Correspondence 1987-1-13 ;, . . 13 January 1987 Douglas F. Keene P.O. Box 497 Springfield, Oregon 97477 Subject; Fire damage at 1300 Pine Street, Springfield, Oregon Dear Mr. Keene: At the request of the Springfield Fire and Life Safety Department, the Building Safety Division recently conducted an inspection of the fire damage at the above address. The inspection revealed damage which must be corrected in order for the building to comply with applicable City safety codes. The following items must be repaired or replaced: Structural 1. Combustible wall, ceiling and/or roof material is too close to the masonry fireplace and chimney. Remove all such combustible material a minimum distance of one (1) inch from the masonry. 2. An existing ceiling joist/rafter was severed by the fire or by efforts to extinguish the fire. Repair may be accomplished by splicing the same size member to the cut joist/rafter with adequate overlap of the members and nailing at appropriate intervals. Electrical 3. Properly repair the outlet above the fireplace with an approved accessible junction box at the splice. Mechanical 4. Provide evidence that the fireplace insert was properly inspected and approved, or obtain a permit for the insert and the required inspection for the existing fireplace prior to reusing the appliance. Use of this appliance was the apparent cause of the fire. Permits will be required for all of the above items, or any additional modifica- tions you may desire which involve changes or additions to the structural, electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems. Required permits may be obtained from this office. " . . ..' Mr. Keene 13 January 1987 Page 2 If we can be of assistance in clarifying the above requirements, or the options available to bring the building into compliance, please call us at 726-3759. Sincerely, Don Moore Structural Inspector Jim Matteson Electrical Inspector Ralph Shaw Mech/Plumb. Inspector cc. Dave Puent, Building Official Mike Hudman, Fire Marshal