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1989, 06-21 Violation Ltr - Dryer VentsSpokane County Department of Building & Safety JAMES L. MANSON, DIRECTOR June 21, 1989 DALE'S MAINTENANCE Easy 11323 Dishman Road Spokane, Washington 99206 RE: Inspection of (8) Dryer Vents - East 12422 Olive Avenue and East 12504 Olive Avenue To whom it may concern: A recent inspection of the eight (8) dryer vents installed in the residences located at the above -mentioned addresses, indicated that the flex ducts are in violation of Section 1104 of the Uniform Mechanical Code. Section 1104 of the Uniform Mechanical Code specifically states, "Ducts used for domestic kitchen range ventilation and domestic clothes dryers shall be of metal and shall have smooth interior surfaces. Commercial dryer exhaust ducts shall be installed in accordance with their listing." Furthermore, an exception to the code states, "Approved flexible duct connectors not more than 6 feet in length may be used in connection with domestic dryer exhausts. Flexible duct connectors shall not be concealed within construction." We are requiring that you bring the venting into compliance and call for a re -inspection. A recheck of our files will be conducted in ten (10) days of the date of this letter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jeff Forry or myself between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., weekdays. Sincerely yours, DE ARTMENT OF BUILDING DSAAF)$/TY George C. Huffman �02.�K1 Building Inspector cc: Owner 2 WEST 1303 BROADWAY SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260 • 0050 TELEPHONE (509) 456-3675