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103 of the structural requirements i� the BuiZding Inspector is of the opinion that such changes are necessary to make the buildin� meet requirements. Mr. Davies stated he was informed of this newl� discovered requirement this afternoon and had not been app- rised of this inforrnation before today. His contention was that he should be allowed to make alterations necessary to make the buildin� safe for occupancy. In answer as to why �•• he desired to keep the building, Mr. Davies stated that the� wished to write off the cap- j� ital investment in three years, and was �illing to furnish a letter to that effect that the building would be down �ithin three years. In response to inquiry regardin� the poss- ibility of repairing the building within the 20� limit as required by Ordinance, City Att- orney advised this was applicable only in other than Fire Zone No. 1. Mr. Davies submit- •■- ted the following estimates to repair building .as compared w ith figures obtained by � Building Inspector Kreisst Davies estimate as furz�ished by T. J. Thompson, ��.78.00 Dingman Electric 1 .00 �1192.00 Building Inspector estimate furnished by Wm. Byrd not including electric�l and painting: �3462.00 If piers substituted instead of concrete vsrall, deduct �700.00. Electrical, Regent Electric .00 19?.o0 After further discussion as to agparent discrepancy in figures submitted, and in view of structural regulation, Councilman Jones moved close of hearing, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Mr. Davies, when asked if he had anything more to offer, again stated that the .�.,� structural approach was a ne�v line, that he had acted upon the Buildin� Inspector� s list of things which needed fixin� such as illegal wiring, and that he was satisfied buildin� � could be made safe without any structural changes. Motion carried on roll call. Mr. Davies again offered letter received from Fiardware Mutuals Insurance Compang covering an inspection of the premises by Loss Prevention Engineer making certain recommendations. Letter reads as follows: "Mr. A. H. Davies: Dated June 11, 195�} Your Hardware Mutuals Loss Prevention Engineer, �r. J. H. Lemmens, recently completed a .service call in connection with your Liability Insurance for your three apartment unit building located at 110�. Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City. The following recQmmendations are submi.tted for your consideration as a result of this call. Direct Liability Recommendations 1. Renail and smooth portions of the front porch wood flooring. � 2. Replace worn out and �veak steps to side porch, or remove these � _ steps and continue porch railing. 3. Repair and/or faaten handrail and steps in rear of building as necessary. Indirect Liabilit�r Recommendations thru possibilitq of fire � 4. Remove temporary wiring on second floor and have a competent electrician make a thorough check of the wiring in the �,,, buildin� and correct electrical defeciences as necessary. 5. Rubber hose connection to circule.ting space heater in living room of first floor should be replaced by a metal pipe connection. Compliance with above recommendations will make subject three apart�ent unit building desirable for continued liability coverage. Please do not hesitate to write or call us on any question you may have concerning these items, or for any further service we can render you prior to our next regular call. Ver� truly yo�rs, J. L. Dana Loss Prevention Div."