Correspondence / 04
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April 28, 1999 FILE C
C ITY O F TIGARD
Sharpe Electric Inc. OREGON
22605 SW Riggs
Beaverton, OR 97007
Re: Permit ELC98 -0369 for work at 13375 SW Summerwood Dr. Tigard, OR
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To Whom It May Concern:
It has come to our attention that the work permitted by ELC98 -0369 has not been inspected as required by •
OAR 918- 271 -0010. OAR 918 - 271 -0010 is reproduced below for your convenience.
OAR 918- 271 -0010
Calls for Inspection
(1) All persons who take out an electrical permit, homeowners as well as electrical contractors, shall request an
inspection within 24 hours of:
(a) The completion of any electrical installation intended to be covered or concealed or which is intended to be placed
into service before the final electrical inspection; and
(b) The completion of all electrical installations for the job site covered by a particular permit.
(2) Transactions under a master inspection permit are covered by separate requirements.
The penalty for failure to request a timely electrical inspection is found in this excerpt from OAR 918 -307-
0000 shown below:
3) Civil penalty amounts. A "subsequent violation" is a repeat violation of any electrical statute or rule within a 36-
month period of any order for the same violation.
(a) A penalty of no less than $250 for the first violation and $500 for subsequent violations shall be charged for
violations of:
(A) OAR 918- 271 -0010 for failure to request a timely electrical inspection; or
(B) Electrical Safety Law or rule, including code, not expressly mentioned in this rule.
Please arrange for an inspection of the electrical installation covered under permit ELC98 -0369 within 30
days. You can request an inspection by calling our 24 -hour inspection line at (503) 639 -4175. Failure to
schedule the required inspection may result in this case being turned over to the State of Oregon
Compliance Division.
In order for the inspector to inspect electrical installations at an occupied structure a responsible adult
must be on -site to provide access. If necessary for the inspection a ladder must be provide on site.
If you have any questions feel free to call me at (503) 639 -4171 ext. 356.
Sincerely,
Chuck Dutton
Senior Electrical Inspector
13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 (503) 639 -4171 TDD (503) 684 -2772