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INSPECTION REPORT
138 SHERMAN AVE, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 10/31/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3669 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A
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: Front door hardware needs to be
maintained in good condition. Deadbolt lock not set in door as specified.
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: Electric outlet in living room is not working.
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 hallway and
basement.
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: Process Ventilation: Where injurious, toxic,
irritating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists are generated and exhaust system
shall be provided to remove the contamination agent at the source. IPMC 403.4
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: Downspouts not in place.
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)
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Potential for mold in unit because of
sanitary efforts and air quality. Holes in walls need repaired. Ceiling in bathroom
needs repaired. Foundation in areas is wet and water is coming in. Stair tread / risers
loose. Handrails needed to be secured on wall to basement.
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 needs cold air registers cleaned
and furnace filter changed. Duct systems shall be maintained free of obstructions
and debris and be capable of performing the required function. IPMC 607.1
FAIL R6.C. - Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working
condition? (IPMC 603.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Richmond water heater installed possibly
back in 2012 was installed without permits & inspections.
GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 10/31/2019 @ 14:37 Doors shall be maintained weather tight and hardware maintained so door will lock.
IPMC 304.15
BARRY STRATTON - 10/31/2019 @ 14:41 Gutters / downspouts not in place to drain water away from house. Potential for wet
basement. IPMC 304.7
REINSPECTION DATE
12/02/2019
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Dorothy Haugebak
Signed on: 10/31/2019 @ 14:57
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 10/31/2019 @ 14:57
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QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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