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INSPECTION REPORT
1608 GOLDEN VALLEY DR, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 10/09/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3414 | 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 are needed to be installed to
meet code. Basement stairs, stairway to upper bedrooms, and rear deck.
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
having an egress window. Cease using as a bedroom.
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 approved
covers. Electric panel in basement is missing panel cover. All light fixtures need
approved covers.
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 bedrooms. Smoke detector is also needed 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: Garage is unsafe. Doors shall be
maintained in good condition and capable of providing security for the occupants.
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 missing cover.
FAIL R3 - Unfit for Human
Occupancy
Is the structure found to be fit for human occupancy according to the code? (IPMC
108.1.3)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Garage and debris around property.
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: Weed and volunteer tree overgrowth still
not removed.
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: Exterior deck needs repaired or removed.
Deck railing and stairs unsafe and not constructed to code.
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: Sanitary conditions, kitchen cabinets, bath
floor, kitchen floor, doors & jambs, holes in walls, interior doors, hardware and trim
all need repaired. Still not done.
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.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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 not secured to draft
hood. Register vents need to be in place.
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 - 10/09/2019 @ 12:09 Roof on house needs replaced. IPMC 304.7
BARRY STRATTON - 10/09/2019 @ 12:09 Accessory structure needs to be maintained in good condition . IPMC 302.7
BARRY STRATTON - 10/09/2019 @ 12:10 Rear deck stairs & railings need to be structurally sound nad maintained in good
condition. IPMC 304.10
BARRY STRATTON - 10/09/2019 @ 12:10 Handrails needed in ever stairway. IPMC 304.12
REINSPECTION DATE
11/12/2019
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Lee Bell
Signed on: 10/09/2019 @ 12:13
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INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 10/09/2019 @ 12:11
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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