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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRe: fire code violations-1984 +� - - �, CITY of ORONO Post Office Box 66•Crystal Bay,Minnesota 55323•Municipal Offices • � - � � On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka Date of Order: August 20, 1984 Date of Inspection: August 17 , 1984 Salon Owner: Ronald Bishke Building Owner: Aleck Overson Facility: La Condesa Beauty Salon Address : 3445 Shoreline Drive Inspector: Thomas J. Jacobs, Fire Inspector order This order is formal notification ,of violations as discussed and documented in our inspection. Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the City of Orono, you and each of you upon whom this order is served, are hereby ordered within the prescribed time to: l . Within seven (7 ) days, remove all junk and debris from mechanical room. Pursuant to Minnesota Uniform Fire Code (MUFC) 11.203 (c) which states : " (c) Equipment Rooms. Boiler rooms, mechanical rooms and electrical panel rooms shall not be used for storage of combustible merchandise, material or equipment. " 2. Within 10 days, remove all storage from duct work. Pursuant to MUFC 11. 40 (d) which states : " (d) Clearances. Heating appliances shall be installed and maintained with clearance from combustibles in conformance with the Mechanical Code. " 3. Within seven (7 ) days, install door on electrical panel. Pursuant to NFPA 70 ART 240-41 (b) which states : " (d) No live parts. Plug fuses, fuseholders, and adapters shall have no exposed live parts after fuses or fuses and adapters have been installed. " BUILDING&ZONING-473-7357 • ADMINISTRATION&FINANCE-473-7358 • PUBLIC WORKS - 473-7359 ASSESSING ' • `- La Condesa Beauty Salon Page 2 August 20, 1984 4. Within seven (7 ) days, all use of extension cords used for permanent wiring or improperly used shall stop. Pursuant to MUFC 85.106 (a) , (b) , (c) which states: "Bxtension Cords. Section 85.106 (a) Prohibited Use. Extension cords shall not be used as a substitute for permanent wiring. " " (b) Use of Portable Appliances. Extension cords are permitted only with portable appliances or fixtures. While in immediate use, in accordance with the following: 1. Each extension cord shall be plugged directly into an approved receptacle and shall, exceptfor approved multiplug extension cords, serve only one appliance or fixture. 2. The current capacity of the cord shall be not less than the rated capacity of the appliance or fixture. 3. The extension cord is maintained in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage. 4. The extension cord is of the grounded type when servicing grounded appliances or fixtures. " " (c) Installation. Extension cords andflexible cords shall not be affixed to structures, extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, nor be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. " 5. Within seven (7 ) days, installdoor closer on mechanicalroom. Pursuant to to NFPA 101 (a) , (b) , which states: "6-4.1 Protection shall be provided from any area having a degree of hazard greater than that normal to the general occupancy of the building or structure, such as storage of combustibles or flammables, heat producing appliances, or maintenance purposes, as follows: (a) Enclosure with construction in accordance with Section 6-2 with a fire resistance rating as specificed by Chapters 8 through 30, but not less than 1 hour, or (b) Protection with automatic extinguishing systems in accordance with Section 7-7 , as required by Chapters 8 through 30 . " s , . La Condesa Beauty Salon Page 3 August 20, 1984 Failure to comply within the time provided is a violation of the law and may result in citations or closing down the building or area of the violations. Upon completion, please notify the Inspection Department in writing. If I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me at my office. Sincerely, Thomas J. acobs Fire Inspector ps pc: Mound Fire Department Walter R. Benson, City Administrator Tom Radio, City Attorney Mel Kilbo, Police Chief Jeanne A. Mabusth, Zoning Administrator