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INSPECTION REPORT
112 ARGYLE ST, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 12/11/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3733 | 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: All doors need to be weather tight and
capable of preforming their intended function.
FAIL 1031.7 - Emergency escape
and rescue openings
Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be maintained in accordance
with the code in effect at the time of construction, and the following: Required
emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the
room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are
allowed to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided the
minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that was in effect at the time
of construction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside
without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal
operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Basement hatchway needs to be repaired
and security to building through this area needs repaired/replaced.
FAIL 505.1 - Address identification New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification.
The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from
the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall
contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or
alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not
less than 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 (12.7 mm).
Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in
additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by
means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a
monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure.
Address identification shall be maintained.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Need addresses posted on both
apartments.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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: Romex hanging on gas line in basement.
Globes needed on all lights. GFCI in bathroom and kitchen not working, Extension
cords and multiple adapters not allowed.
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 needed in each bedroom
and outside of bedrooms, each level of house, and in basement.
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: Stair treads to upstairs not capable of
supporting imposed loads.
FAIL R2 - Unsafe Equipment Was the presence of unsafe equipment noted during the inspection? Equipment may
include boilers, heating equipment, elevator, moving stairways, electrical wiring, and
flammable liquid containers. (IPMC 108.1.2)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Furnace
FAIL R5 - Exterior Structure Is the exterior of the structure maintained in good repair, structurally sound and
sanitary state? (IPMC 304)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Need landings at egress doors.
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: Floors, doors, transition strips, bathtub
faucet needs replaced. Vise grips in use to turn shower valve on. Walls in basement in
place holding up supporting upper level of house not engineered for that application.
Wood not treated for contact with concrete. All interior doors and holes in walls need
repaired. Transition strips needed installed where floor transitions from room to
room. Handrails need repaired and installed to code to the basement and upstairs.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Floor supports not capable of supporting
imposed loads.
FAIL R6.B. - Residential Heating Are dwellings provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room
temperature of 68F? (IPMC 602.2)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Furnace flue has hole in exhaust flue.
FAIL R6.C. - Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working
condition? (IPMC 603.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Water heater not capable of maintaining
110 degrees. Dryer is not exhaustion to the exterior. Water supply lines not installed
to code. Need proper attachment and fasteners for lines.
FAIL R6.D. - Receptacles Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate and
remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain not less than one
grounding-type receptacle or a receptacle with a GFCI. Every bathroom shall contain
not less than one receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle shall have GFCI
protection. All receptacles shall have the appropriate faceplate cover. (IPMC 605.2)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 12/11/2019 @ 10:20 IPMC 304.7 - Roof leaking & water damaged ceiling inside unit.
BARRY STRATTON - 12/11/2019 @ 10:20 IBC 716 - Windows need fall protection devices on windows.
BARRY STRATTON - 12/11/2019 @ 10:21 IPMC 305 - Plaster falling off walls in basement. Fix all holes in walls. Repair peeling
paint.
BARRY STRATTON - 12/11/2019 @ 10:21 IPMC 309 - Cockroach infestation bug infestation.
BARRY STRATTON - 12/11/2019 @ 10:22 9-7-4 9-7-5 - Failure to register rental units. Citation shall be issued.
BARRY STRATTON - 12/11/2019 @ 10:25 9-7-6 A (3) Failure to correct deficiencies.
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REINSPECTION DATE
01/13/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
A to Z Rentals LLC
Signed on: 12/11/2019 @ 10:34
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 12/11/2019 @ 10:33
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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