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INSPECTION REPORT
1121 W 6TH ST, WATERLOO IA 50702
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 10/22/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3624 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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 needed to be in working
condition.
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: All switches and outlets need covers.
Basement switch needs cover. Light to basement hanging by wires. Opens/exposed
wires on wall to basement.
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 the bedrooms. Smoke also needed in basement.
FAIL 915.4 - Carbon monoxide
alarms
Carbon monoxide alarms shall comply with Sections 915.4.1 through 915.4.3.
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: Electric hazards.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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: Back deck and stairs. Repair/replace all
broken windows. Broken glass is exposed in bedrooms. Mold exposure in main level
bathroom. Potential mold growth in wet areas. Mitigate mold in bathroom. Wet stain
on stairwell wood.
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: Roof and sofit damaged by tree that fell
onto house. Roof and sofit needs repaired.
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: Side door missing trim. Interior doors shall
be capable of closing and latching. Door hardware on all doors shall be capable of
preforming their intended function. Bedroom wall cracked and moved from a fallen
tree striking the house. Water is coming in crack. Broken windows in bedrooms shall
be replaced/repaired. Repair all holes in basement floor. Upstairs toilet is plugged
and needs re-set on floor. Back deck and stairs need replaced/repaired. Missing
drawer fronts on kitchen cabinets. Handrails missing to basement. Back door
threshold is rotten and needs replaced. Back door and all doors shall be capable of
preforming their intended function by closing and latching.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Exposed wires and electrical hazards.
Plumbing not working and toilet not functioning.
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 installed with no permits or
inspections. Dryer is exhausting into basement and needs to exhaust to the outside.
REINSPECTION DATE
11/19/2019
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CONTACT SIGNATURE
Larry Nelson
Signed on: 10/22/2019 @ 11:31
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 10/22/2019 @ 11:31
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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