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INSPECTION REPORT
1106 W 3RD ST, WATERLOO IA 50702
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 02/06/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3927 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A | Fee: $50.00
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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: Doors need to be capable of being used as
intended. Slide locks and turn style locks on doors need removed. Egress doors shall
be maintained in operable condition.
FAIL 1103.9 - Carbon monoxide
alarms
Existing Group I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies shall be equipped with carbon monoxide
alarms in accordance with Section 915, except that the carbon monoxide alarms shall
be allowed to be solely battery operated.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: CO detectors still not installed to code.
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: Switches and outlets need approved
covers. All outlets need to be in working condition. GFCI outlet in kitchen needs
replaced. Outlet in bathroom has burn damage and needs replaced.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 906.1 - Where required Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1. In new
and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies. Exception: In
Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations
specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable
fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A: 10-B: C. 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm)
of commercial cooking equipment. 3. In areas where flammable or combustible
liquids are stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under
construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315.1. 5.
Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. 6. Special-hazard areas,
including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms,
where required by the fire code official.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Still no updated fire extinguisher in unit.
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: Smoke detectors still not installed to code.
FAIL 907.2.18.1 - Smoke detectors Not fewer than one smoke detector listed for the intended purpose shall be installed
in all of the following areas: 1. Mechanical equipment, electrical, transformer,
telephone equipment, elevator machine or similar rooms. 2. Elevator lobbies. 3. The
main return and exhaust air plenum of each air-conditioning system serving more
than one story and located in a serviceable area downstream of the last duct inlet. 4.
Each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving two or more floors from return air
ducts or plenums of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, except that in
Group R occupancies, a listed smoke detector is allowed to be used in each return air
riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm (2.4 m^3/s) and serving not more than 10 air
inlet openings.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Detectors in each bedroom, outside
bedrooms, & in basement.
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: Egress landing, stairs and handrails still
needed on exterior. Need to remove and replace stairs since they do not meet code
requirements.
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: Peeling paint, flooring throughout, kitchen
cabinets, all need attention .
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GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 02/06/2020 @ 11:03 IPMC 603: Refrigerator need replaced.
BARRY STRATTON - 02/06/2020 @ 11:03 IPMC 306: Kitchen cabinets not maintained in good condition.
BARRY STRATTON - 02/06/2020 @ 11:04 IPMC 403.5: Dryer needs to exhaust to the exterior.
BARRY STRATTON - 02/06/2020 @ 11:05 Front door and pouch shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, and
capable of supporting all imposed loads. Guards and railing not safe. No handrails on
exterior stairs.
BARRY STRATTON - 02/06/2020 @ 11:06 9-7-6 A (3) Deficiencies have not been corrected since August 2019 inspection. Make
corrections or unit will need to be vacated. Rental certificate may be revoked for failure
to make corrections.
REINSPECTION DATE
03/05/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Dan Reyerson
Signed on: 02/06/2020 @ 11:07
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 02/06/2020 @ 11:07
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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