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Home My WebLink About2003 - Letter (pylon sign) O cnoromxosn � o�.,s�onormsp�no�sn.;�.s 115 ChwcM1 Avrnue POBox 11�0 O � ��/�/� � OsN:osM1\VI SJ9U2�1130 fry�.(/ n OR<920.]165050 ory ix[wniee Fu 920-3J6-508i CURTIS RISKEY BASIC BOOKS AND CAFE ✓1620 S KOELLER ST OSHKOSH WI54902 February 19, 2003 Re: Pylo� Sign Code Issues Deaz Mc Riskey; John Kasper,President, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, fonvarded a copy of the correspondence you sent him regazding code concems with your pybn sign. Having reseazched this issue I find there aze a couple issues where you may be under[he wrong impression. In your lettcr,you state that[he first Corzection Nolice you received regazding code violations with this sign was on February 2, 2003. Resea�ching the file, I have discoveced that the first notice was actually sent on September 17, 2002 and this most recent notice was sent as a follow up to this first�otice as the inspector had not heard from you or the elec[rician regarding compliance with the first notice. Discussing this with the inspector, 1 have learned he also discussed these code concerns with you in a phone conversa[ion the aftemoon of September 6, 2002. I also believe you may be under[he wrong understanding of what remains[o be wlrected (or reinspected for complianceJ You sta[e in your letter that the inspector was requiring you[o install a sepazate electrical line to your portion of the sigu(per a September 2002,phone eonversation.) Having discussed � this with the inspector, [his issue while discussed,was not included in the Correction Notiee sent on September 17,2002. This is indeed an issue that could be subject to in[elpretations and having been advised of your business agreement with WG&R,the inspec[or did not feel it was worth pursuing this issue. Specifically, section NEC 240-24(b) requires each occupant[o have ready access to all over ewrent protection(eircuit breakers)supplying power to that occupancy. The intent of this eode is to allow separate tenants/businesses/occupants ready access to all their circuit breakers For safety pueposes. While the situation you have is not ideal and could be problematic in the event power needed to be disconnected,it becomes an intetpretation as to what is meant by"occupancy" and whether you truly have "ready access" [o[he over current pmtection for your sign. As a result, the inspector did not include this issue in the Correction Notice. What remains to be verified for code compliance aze the following issues: 1. NEC 225-30- The pylon sign must be served by one branch circuit from the building supplying the power. Meaning, ihe power being supplied by WG&R must be done with one circuit There cannot be two electric circuits runniug from Ihe building to the pylon siga This is a safety issue iutended to protect service personnel from believing they have disconnected power[o the sign without realizing ihere is more than one power supply(the same principle as your building not being allowed ro have more than one source of powerJ A[this time it is uncleaz whe[her there is one or two circuits supplying power to this sign. In a past couversation with the electriciaq the inspector was infortned a new circuit was pulled to supply power to this sign, thus the reason this item was included on the Correction Notice. Possibty the convecsation was misinterp�eted. We aze contacting the elechician to clarify this. Ultimately, the inspector will need to check the circuit pane] and site to deteimine compliance. 2. NEC 410-15(b)(1) -A minimum of a 2"x4" hand hole wi[h a iain tight cove�shall be provided. This is to provide access to the wiring in the pole for future service or installation work. 3. NEC 410-15(b)(3) - The metal pole shall be provided with a gro�nding termina] accessible from the hand hole. All meta] structures aze required to be bonded/grounded to prevent accidental shocks in the even[the metal pole becomes energized. Same principle as grounding the water and gas piping or the steel framing in a building. Reviewing your letter, I can understand why you had the impression that a separate circui[needed to be provided from your building based upon your initial conversation with the inspectoc However,you will note upon review of[he Coirec[ion Notice, this issue was not included. Finally, I would cequest your assistance in securing compliance on the remaining issues (if not already cocrected) and azcanging for the reinspection of this i�stallation to vedFy compliance(the purpose of sending the second Coirection Notice.) Please verify with B.Q. E]ecMe that the corrections have been or are being made and have him contact our inspector for a re-inspection. I hope this cleazs the air regazding[he issue I believe tha[was causing you the most concem. [n the future, if you have questions or concems please call me at 236-5045 (just as you did when you reques[ed additional time to install the landscaping on youi site.) Sincerely; �1 � // �J � �� i`�Cl�-Y��ftr Allyn��off Direct r o Inspection Servi e Enclosure cc: Richard Wollangk,City Manager Jackson Kinney,Director of Community Development Kevin Benner,Building Systems Inspec[or John Kasper, President of Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce O INSPECTION SERVICES�IVISION CITV OF OSHKOSH , � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 215 CHURCH AVE OSHKOSH Room 205 Po eo.i iao ONTHEWATER CORRECTION NOTICE OSHKOSH WI 54903-1130 Issue Oa�e 9/17/02 ��P�iance Date 1011�IO2 Compliance No __ _ _ Atldress 16201622 S KOELLER ST lospedetl By KeWn Benner 2365066 p� Name Atldress City SWte Zip Cotle SeMto u �••�er �� I RISKEVBUSINESSLLC ifi20$KOELLERST OSHKOSH WI 54902 �616fi _ _"__ _.. ._— ✓ Cont2cbr B.Q.EIECTRIC SERVICES 2930 CONGER CT,PO BOX 396 OSHKOSH. __ WI 54903 -0000 OUer ., 0 -0000 —"_— —' __— InsOector.. .l ______'_ Required�wOcapancy Occupanry Commerdal ___ Notice First Final �Other __ Violations must be corrected and approved wilhin 30 days unless otherwise noted. Call for reinspactions prior to con<ealment anNor xcupan<y. Upon completing the corrections,lhe owner/contradorlagent must sign and date at the bottom of this notice and retum ft to the Inspection Services Division bythe Compiiance Date of 10/17/02 invodudion hile conducting a routine inspecGon for the WG&R/Basic Books pylon sign located in the median by the road the following iolations were noted. ItemM � Code NEC22S30 Compliance No ComplianceDate 10A�/2002 IMMEDIATELV oescription here more than one sWcture is on the same property and untler single management,eac�strucNre served shall be upplied by one feeder or 6ranch circuit. Item# 2 CoOe NEC410.15(b)(1) Compliance No ComplianceDate 10/1]/2002 IMMEDIATELY oescription metal pole shall have a handhole not less than 2"x4"with a reintighl cover. Pa9e 1 of 2 O INSPECTION SERVICES DNISION QTY OF OSHKOSH " � DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEM 215 CHURCH AVE OSHKOSH R�m zos Po eo.iiao ON iHE WATER CORRECTION NOTICE OSHKOSH WI 5M1903-1130 Issue Da�e 9/PI02 Compliance Date 10/1]/02 Canpliance No_ __ Atltlress i62016225KOELLERST Inspedetley KevinBenner2365066 ____ Name Address Gity State Zip Cotle Senl lo �' �ne� RISKEV BUSINESS LLC . .__ 1620 5 KOELLER$T OSHKOSH WI 54902 -6166 � GonNactor B.Q.ELECTRIC SERVICES . _. 2930 CONGER CT,PO BO%346 OSHKOSH WI 54903 -0000 Other _ 0 -0000 Inspector� Requiretlfor0¢upancy Occopancy Commemial Notice Firsl Final Other � _ Vlolations must be corrected and approved within 30 days unless otherwise noted. Call for reinspections prior to concealment andbr occupancy. Upon completing the wrrections,the ownedcontractorlagent musl sign and date at the hottom of ihis no�ice and retum it to the Inspection Services Division by the Compliance Date of 10/17/02 Introtluctlon hile conducting a routine inspection for Ihe W G&R/Basic Books pylon sign located in the metlian by Ne road Ihe following iolations were rroted. Ilem# 3 Code NEC 010.15(b�(3) Canpliance No Ganpliance Date 10/1]/2002 IMMEDIATELY Description metal pole shall be provided wifh a grounding terminal accessible from the handhole. 5u� o avoid any further inwnvenience please correcl Ihe ahove mentioned violations immedialely.Any questions or concems lease feel free to contac[me at 236-5046. DEFICIENCIES MUST BE CORRECTED AND APPROVE�BEFORE CONCEALMENT. CALL(920)2365050 FOR INSPECTION. SIB^aNre Dale I hereby ceNfy t�e violations lisletl on tl�is report have been mrrectetl in compliance vnih�he appliwble wdes. Print Name Company SlgnaNre Date Page 2 0(2