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INSPECTION REPORT
1608 GOLDEN VALLEY DR, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 03/13/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 4112 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A | Fee: $50.00
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1014.3 - Handrail graspability Required handrails shall comply with Section .1 or shall provide equivalent
graspability. Exception: In Group R-3 occupancies; within dwelling units in Group R-2
occupancies; and in Group U occupancies that are accessory to a Group R-3
occupancy or accessory to individual dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies;
handrails shall be Type I in accordance with Section 1014.3.1, Type II in accordance
with Section 1014.3.2 or shall provide equivalent graspability.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: handrails needed on all stairs inside and
outside of hosue.
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: Lower level used as a bedroom without
egress windows.
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 will need approved
covers. Electric panel will need a cover on panel. All light fixtures will need approved
globes.
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,
outside of the bedrooms and in basement.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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: Accessory structure potentially full of mold.
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: Electric panel and water heater.
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: Deck is unsafe and has not been fixed.
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: Kitchen cabinets, bath floor, kitchen floor,
doors & jambs, holes, interior doors and trim, all items will need repaired.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Water in basement.
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 flue needed corrected and
register covers need to be in place on heat registers.
GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 03/13/2020 @ 12:11 IPMC 304.7: Roof
BARRY STRATTON - 03/13/2020 @ 12:12 IPMC 302.7: Accessory structure not maintained.
BARRY STRATTON - 03/13/2020 @ 12:12 IPMC 304.10: Rear deck not maintained in good condition.
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GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 03/13/2020 @ 12:14 9-7-7: Rental inspection is required and has not been done before unit is occupied.
New tenants in unit since last inspection. Court order in place for failure to correct
deficiencies and get inspections.
REINSPECTION DATE
04/13/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Lee Bell
Signed on: 03/13/2020 @ 12:15
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 03/13/2020 @ 12:14
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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