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From: JONES Terry
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 10:13 AM
To: MILLER Liz; GALE Kitti
Subject: FW: Building Permits for Willamette Heights Subdivision
Thought you should see this too.
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From~bert
Sent onda Februa~ 07, 2005 3:07 Pf.D
To: MOORE Donald
Cc: JONES Terry; PUENT David; SLAYMAKER Cheryl; HOPPER Usa; GERARD Alan; MCKEE Bart (SUB)
Subject: Building Permits for Willamette Heights Subdivision
Don,
This is a reminder that building permits cannot be issued for construction in those areas that
lack fire flows for fire fighting purposes. The Willamette Heights area is included in this
situation. Fire code requirements state that a fire flow of 1,000 gallons per minute must be
established for buildings less than 3600 square feet and 1,500 gallons per minute or more for
buildings 3600 square feet or larger per 2004 Springfield Fire Code sections 508.1, 508.3, and
Appendix B 105. CLirrently, the water supply for the summit area of Willamette Heights does not
meet minimum requirements for fire fighting operations.
In case there is an inquiry, the so-called "hydrant" located near the John Ash residence is
actually a flush point, not a functioning fire hydrant.
In order for fire flows to be met, SUB will need to build a pump station and possibly upgrade
water lines or a permit applicant will have to provide alternative water sources meeting fire
code and City of Springfield requirements.
Finally, access requirements in the fire code will also need to be addressed.
Gilbert R. Gordon
Deputy Fire Marshal
Springfield Fire Marshals Office
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PlAnner: AL
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