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SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
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June 6, 1991
Roy Gray
3345 Game Farm Rd.
Springfield, OR 97477
SUBJECT:
Fire Damage Inspection at 3345 Game Farm Road, Springfield, Oregon
Dear lIIr. Gray:
At request of the Springfield Fire and Life Safety Department, the Building Safety Dh'ision conducted an electrical
inspection at the abo,'e referenced address. The inspection request was the result of lightning striking the structure
On May 16, 1991.
When I arri,'ed at the dwelling for the inspection, I was met by the resident of the structure. He pointed out where
lightning had struck a tree adjacent to the residence and where the lightning had entered the structure at the
northwest corner. The exterior corner of the building was discolored from smoke and had a black marking streak
from the roof o,'erhang to the foundation.
On the inside of the building, the resident pointed out where a couple of the wall deyice plates had been pressured
off the electrical switches from the force of the lightning strike. He said the electrician had replaced an electrical cable
in the northwest bedroom and seyeral damaged fuses. He also indicated that the electrical circuits were working
satisfactorily, except for an occasional blinking in the lights.
The safety of the electrical system in the dwelling is directly related to the quality of the electrical cables and the
integrity of their mechanical connections. To assure that the existing "iring system is satisfactory for continued use,
I strongly recommend the following:
1. All cables and electrical wire be tested for continuity; including the ground rod conductor and the water pipe
bonding conductor.
2. All switches, receptacles and junction boxes be inspected for loose connections.
3. The electrical cable insulation shall be checked with a "Megger" as described in the National Electrical Code
550.12a.
If you haye any questions or would like clarification of the abo,'e requirements, please contact me at 726.3663.
Sincerely,
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Chris Christensen
Electrical Inspector
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fike Hudman, Fire Marshal
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