2005, 02-14 Furnace Safety LetterMike Turbak
From: Mike Turbak
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 11:06 AM
To: Tom Scholtens; Mike Turbak
Subject: 1322 N Lily
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City Staff rec'd several phone calls from the current owner of this property re: furnace vent safety issues
discovered by the homeowner and Avista Utilities.
Homeowner states that gas was shut off since yesterday (Sunday 2/13/05), that he is 62 or 63 with high blood
pressure and doesn't need this stress.
According to the owner, the furnace was installed to a vertical vent which turned horizontally over the rafters to
connect with a clay chimney which has since rusted through causing (furnace) exhaust gases to vent into the attic
instead of outside the structure. He originally wanted us (CSV) to send out an inspector to verify and repair the
problem because "we" inspected it .. .
He provided me with a permit / inspection number (93-18090) which turns out to be a Spokane County permit
which was issued 3/23/98 and final inspected 3/1/94.
informed him that agreement and responsibility for the work on this (original) job was between the previous
owner, Evergreen Heating and Spokane County.
In addition, the (repair) work which Avista will require before restoring gas service to the residence will not require
a permit/inspection through us as Avista will accept confirmation of the repair from the contractor/home owner
(per D.Dompier)
He was thankful for our assistance, rec'd my direct number for further questions and was interested in pursuing
this further with the County as he feels their inspection was faulty and liable for his situation in addition to the fact
that "they have given him the run-around" all day long.
2/14/2005
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