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INSPECTION REPORT
1014 LEAVITT ST, WATERLOO IA 50702
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 10/25/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3490 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A | Fee: $50.00
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1010.1.9 - Door operations Except as specifically permitted by this section, egress doors shall be readily
openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or
effort.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Rear egress door still broken and does not
close and latch. Doors missing trim pieces on other apartments.
FAIL 1018.1 - General Aisles and aisle accessways serving as a portion of the exit access in the means of
egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section. Aisles or aisle
accessways shall be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access that
contain seats, tables, furnishings, displays and similar fixtures or equipment. The
minimum width or required capacity of aisles shall be unobstructed. Exception:
Encroachments complying with Section 1005.7.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Debris and garbage still in common areas.
FAIL 605.1 - Abatement of
electrical hazards
Identified electrical hazards shall be abated. Identified hazardous electrical conditions
in permanent wiring shall be brought to the attention of the responsible code official.
Electrical wiring, devices, appliances and other equipment that is modified or
damaged and constitutes an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Outlet cover still not replaced.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 703.1 - Maintenance The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction, including,
but not limited to, walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers,
floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to
structural members and fire-resistant joint systems, shall be maintained. Such
elements shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired,
restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Records of
inspections and repairs shall be maintained. Where concealed, such elements shall
not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is
accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar
movable entry to the space. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes,
electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason
shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke
and fire. Openings through fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by
self- or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection
requirements for the assembly.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 703.2 - Opening protectives Opening protectives shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with
NFPA 80. Where allowed by the fire code official, the application of field-applied labels
associated with the maintenance of opening protectives shall follow the
requirements of the approved third-party certification organization accredited for
listing the opening protective. Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be
blocked or obstructed, or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced
promptly whenever fused or damaged. Fire door assemblies shall not be modified.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 907.2.11 - Single- and
multiple-station smoke
alarms
Listed single- and multiple- station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be
installed in accordance with Sections 907.2.11.1 through 907.2.11.6 and NFPA 72.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL R1 - Unsafe Structures Is the structure found to be dangerous to the life, health, property or safety of either
the public or occupants of the structure? (IPMC 108.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL R3 - Unfit for Human
Occupancy
Is the structure found to be fit for human occupancy according to the code? (IPMC
108.1.3)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: 9-7-9: OWNER AND TENANT
RESPONSIBILITIES A. Landlord: Every landlord or its agent, in addition to being
responsible for maintaining each rental unit in a sound structural condition, shall be
responsible for keeping that part of the building or premises which it controls in a
clean, sanitary and safe condition, including the shared or public areas in a building
containing two (2) or more rental units. In addition, every landlord or its agent shall
comply with the provisions of title 5, chapter 3, article B of this code, granting
housing protections to victims of domestic violence. B. Tenant To Maintain Rental
Unit: The tenant shall comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by
applicable provisions of building and housing codes materially affecting health and
safety. (Ord. 5202, 2-24-2014)
FAIL R4 - Exterior Property Areas Is the exterior property area maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition? This
includes grading and drainage, sidewalks and driveways, weeds, and pest
infestations. (IPMC 302)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Debris all over property on the exterior.
FAIL R6 - Interior Structure Has the interior of the structure and equipment inside been maintained in good
repair, structurally sound, and in a sanitary condition? (IPMC 305)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Water damage in laundry area.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Potential mold growth in laundry area from
water damage.
REINSPECTION DATE
11/25/2019
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Rent Cedar Valley
Signed on: 10/25/2019 @ 10:49
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INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 10/25/2019 @ 10:49
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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