1994, 11-28 Progress Ltr to CourtS P O K. A N
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
JAMES L. MANSON, C.B.O., DIRECTOR DENNIS
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Honorable Donna Wilson
Spokane County District Court
1100 West Mallon
Spokane, Washington 99260
RE: Spokane County vs. Smith
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November 28, 1994
Dear Judge Wilson:
This office is in receipt of a letter dated November 7, 1994 from Don Shaw of W. R. Van
Camp, P.C. regarding status of work performed which may have been presented to you on
Monday, November 7, 1994.
The letter states that substantial progress has been made to correct the known code violations and
also implies that this office is aware of the progress. However, please be advised that this office
has not been contacted to perform any inspections of the work prior to the hearing. Mr. Smith
did contact this office on November 14, 1994 to arrange for an inspection on progress made.
An inspection was conducted on November 21, 1994 with the following findings being noted for
the court.:
1. Very little progress has been made. Approximately 20 to 25 sheets of drywall have been
installed and taped within the interior portion only of the east addition.
2. The plumbing has been corrected.
3. It was observed that heating ducts and gas lines are being installed. Mr. Smith claimed
that he has a permit to perform this work. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR RECORDS
SHOW THAT NO PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AUTHORIZING SUCH MECHANICAL
WORK.
4. Virtually no life -safety corrections as noted in our letter addressed to you dated October
7, 1994 have been completed.
The two separate units within the building are still being occupied and as noted there are still life
safety issues remaining. As the court record will substantiate in a letter dated October 14, 1994
from the Spokane Valley Fire Department, there are life -safety risks to the occupants and fire
fighters in the event of a fire.
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In order to protect all parties of concern, the building should be vacated until such time it is
determined to be safe. Due to the amount of time taken by the county to insure safe occupancy,
it is our recommendation that the building's units be vacated and the fine be imposed.
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Sincerely,
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Thomas L. Davis
Code Compliance Coordinator
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Russell Van Camp
Kevin Myre
Spokane Valley Fire Department, Paul Chase
November 28, 1994
Honorable Donna Wilson,
Spokane County District Court
1100 West Mallon
Spokane, Washington 99260
Re: Spokane County vs. Smith
Dear Judge Wilson:
This office is in receipt of a letter dated November 7, 1994 from
Don Shaw of W. R. Van Camp, P.C. regarding status of work
performed which may have been presented to you on Monday,
November 7, 1994.
The letter states that substantial progress has been made to
correct the known code violations and also implies that this
office is aware of the progress. However, please be advised that
this office has not been contacted to perform any inspections of
the work prior to the hearing. Mr. Smith did contact this office
on November 14 to arrange for an inspection on progress made.
An inspection was conducted on November 21, 1994 with the
following findings being noted for the court:
1. Very little progress has been made. Approximately 20 to 25
sheets of drywall have been installed and taped within the
interior portion only of the east addition.
2. The plumbing has been corrected.
3. It was observed that heating ducks and gas lines are being
installed. Mr. Smith claimed that he has a permit to perform
this work. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR RECORDS SHOW THAT NO
PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AUTHORIZING SUCH MECHANICAL WORK.
4. Virtually no life -safety corrections as noted in our letter
addressed to you dated October 7, 1994 have been completed.
The two separate units within the building are still being
occupied and as noted there are still life safety issues
remaining. As the court record will substantiatedne140144ng a
letter dated October 14, 1994 from the Spokane Valley Fire
Department, there are life -safety risks to the occupants and
firefighters in the event of a fire.
In order to protect all parties of concern, the building should
be vacated until such time it is determined to be safe. Due the
amount of time taken by the county to insure safe occupancy, it
is our recommendation that the building's units be vacated and
the be.imposed.
Sincerely,` cK c
Thomas L. Davis
Code Compliance Coordinator
c. Frank Christoff
Russell Van Camp
Kevin Myre
Spokane Valley Fire Department, Paul Chase