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DIRECTOR <br />Craig O. Luedeman <br /> <br />BUIU)ING <br />[NSP~C'rlON <br />(503) 588-5147 <br /> <br />PLANNING <br />~FORCI~MffNT <br />(503) 5D8-5038 <br /> <br />BOARD OF <br />COI~){ISSION};RS <br />Randall ?ranke <br />Palti ~{}lne <br />}{ike Byan <br /> <br />COUNTY <br />ADMINISTRATOR <br />Jeff Davis <br /> <br />July 14, 1999 <br /> <br />Marion County <br /> <br /> OREGON <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />DEPARTMENT <br /> <br />Jack Buker <br />2044 Harbor Drive <br />Springfield, OR 97477 <br /> <br />Re: Request for changes in code requirements on pemfit//99-03510 <br /> <br />We were glad to hear that you were happy with our service in the processing of your <br />building permit in a professional and timely manner. <br /> <br />I have reviewed your letter requesting that we xvaive the code requirements for <br />pressure treated materials for all structural members exposed to the weather in the <br />design of your carport and not requiting that your posts be embedded in the ground <br />in concrete for lateral support with Sandra Freilinger, Plans Examiner Lead Worker, <br />and Don Woodley, Building Official. <br /> <br />Section 322-"Protection Against Decay" of the One and Two Family Dwelling <br />Specialty Code states that in areas subject to decay damage shall require the <br />use of an approved species and grade of lumber, pressure preservatively <br />treated. Oregon has been considered an area subject to decay damage for <br />many, many years because of our wet climate. Section 322.1(6) states that <br />this requirement applies to "Wood structural members supporting moisture- <br />permeable floors or roofs which are exposed to the weather." Marion County <br />does not waive code requirements so we decline your request. <br /> <br />All structures have to brace the walls for wind loads and provide a method of <br />lateral design in accordance with Section 602.9 of the One and Two Family <br />Dwelling Specialty Code. Sandra Freilinger, the Plans Examiner for this <br />project, has given you a method of providing lateral support for the structure <br />by embedding the posts in the ground in concrete. A post bracket in the <br />concrete slab provides resistance for uplift only and does not address lateral <br />design. If you do not want to provide for lateral by this method, you may <br />apply for an addendum to your permit by submitting plans showing an <br /> <br />Marion County Annex · 3150 Lancaster Dr. N. E., Suite C · Salem, Oregon 97305-1398 · MCBldglnsp~Open. Org <br /> <br /> <br />