HomeMy WebLinkAbout317 S Sherwood St - Correspondence/Building Inspection - 07/07/1980MEMO TO: Chuck Mabry, Director Planning & Development
FROM _Felix Lee, Deputy Chief Building Official
DATE:` July 7, 1980
RE: Safe House, Occupancy Authorization
The building referenced above located at 317 South Sherwood was previously
used as a dwelling, i.e. "R-3 Occupancy" as defined in Section 1401 of the
City Building Code. This classification also includes "lodging houses".
Because the present use of the building as a temporary home for battered
women, is essentially the same in character as a dwelling or lodging house,
the occupancy classification would not change from an R-3. Subsequent
issuance of a certificate of occupancy is not required by the code.
An inspection by this office revealed that two discrepancies of note: did
exist, however. Firstly, headroom is substantially impaired on the second
story near the stairway and secondly, it was also noted that the gas -fired
furnace was posted as unsafe by Public Service Company. These items were
recommended to be corrected by the inspector prior to occupancy.
FL/jm