HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-Letter (WPS range valve leak)
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
(a subsidiary of WPS Resources Corporation)
3300 N. Main Street
PO. Box 420
Oshkosh, WI 54903-0420
1-800-450-7260
May 1, 2007
Paul Kiefer
335 N Westfield Street
Oshkosh WI 54902
Dear Paul:
Account #0412351611-1
Our gas mechanic has reported that an undesirable condition exists on/in your range.
This problem is classified as an immediate hazard by WPS. If not corrected, personal safety is at risk.
For health and safety reasons, we have turned off the gas supply to this equipment. It is recommended that
use of this equipment be discontinued until the condition indicated with an (x) in the tabulation below has
been corrected.
1. ( ) Leak in house piping.
2. ( ) Unvented appliance.
3. ( ) Obstructed or rusted out vent or chimney.
4. ( ) Defective safety or no safety pilot.
5. ( ) Underground fuel run uses unapproved plastic material.
6. ( ) Appliance producing carbon monoxide.
7. (x) Other Found leak on appliance valve for the range; turned off a different valve in
basement to isolate the valve that was leaking.
We know that you are interested in keeping your gas equipment performing in a safe manner and suggest that
you give this matter your immediate attention.
Call your appliance dealer or other service agency to assist you in making the necessary repairs.
For informational purposes, a copy of this notice and the Caution Notice Tag are being forwarded to the
building inspector or code official in your area.
Please notify us when the above condition has been corrected. We can be reached 24 hours per day at 1-800-
450-7260.
Sincerely,
C:
Mr. Andrew Prickett, Building Inspector
215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
RECEIVED
MAY 2 2007
DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
INSPECTION SERVICES DIVISION
Manager Customer Service - Gas
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