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INSPECTION REPORT
1720 BLACK HAWK RD, WATERLOO IA 50701
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 08/13/2019 | Inspection Type: Annual Inspection (1Yr)| Inspection Number: 3260 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 105.6.44 - Storage of scrap
tires and tire byproducts
An operational permit is required to establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap
tires and tire byproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic feet (71 m^3) of total volume of
scrap tires, and for indoor storage of tires and tire byproducts.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 2005.6 - At fuel-dispensing
stations
Portable fire extinguishers at fuel-dispensing stations shall be located such that
pumps or dispensers are not more than 75 feet (22,860 mm)from one such
extinguisher. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as follows: 1. Where the open-hose
discharge capacity of the fueling system is not more than 200 gallons per minute (13
L/s), not less than two listed portable fire extinguishers complying with Section 906
and having a minimum rating of 20-B: C shall be provided. 2. Where the open-hose
discharge capacity of the fueling system is more than 200 gallons per minute (13 L/s)
but not more than 350 gallons per minute (22 L/s), not less than one listed wheeled
extinguisher complying with Section 906 and having a minimum extinguishing rating
of 80-B: C, and a minimum agent capacity of 125 pounds (57 kg), shall be provided. 3.
Where the open-hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is more than 350
gallons per minute (22 L/s), not less than two listed wheeled extinguishers complying
with Section 906 and having a minimum rating of 80-B: C each, and a minimum
capacity agent of 125 pounds (57 kg) of each, shall be provided.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Diesel fuel needs extinguishers and hazmat
placards.
FAIL 2309.6.1.2.3 - Stability of
cylinders, containers and
tanks
A method of rigidly supporting cylinders, containers or tanks used during the closed
transfer system discharge or defueling of hydrogen shall be provided. The method
shall provide not less than two points of support and shall be designed to resist
lateral movement of the receiving cylinder, container or tank. The system shall be
designed to resist movement of the receiver based on the highest gas-release
velocity through valve orifices at the receiver’s rated service pressure and volume.
Supporting structures or appurtenances used to support receivers shall be
constructed of noncombustible materials in accordance with the International
Building Code.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: All tanks shall be chained for fall protection
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 2803.6 - Fire apparatus access
roads
Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for buildings and facilities in
accordance with Section 503.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 2809.3 - Fire apparatus access
roads
Fire apparatus access roads in accordance with Section 503 shall be located so that a
maximum grid system unit of 50 feet by 150 feet (15 240 mm by 45,720 mm) is
established.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 315.3 - Storage in buildings Storage of materials in buildings shall be orderly and stacks shall be stable. Storage
of combustible materials shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by
distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 315.4 - Outside storage Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within 10 feet (3048
mm) of a lot line. Exceptions: 1. The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to 3
feet (914 mm) for storage not exceeding 6 feet (1829 mm) in height. 2. The separation
distance is allowed to be reduced where the fire code official determines that no
hazard to the adjoining property exists.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 503.4 - Obstruction of fire
apparatus access roads
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the
parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Sections
503.2.1 and 503.2.2 shall be maintained at all times.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
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: Open Electric panel needs cover, indoor
220V recepticle in use outdoors.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 906.1 - Where required Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1. In new
and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies. Exception: In
Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations
specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable
fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A: 10-B: C. 2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm)
of commercial cooking equipment. 3. In areas where flammable or combustible
liquids are stored, used or dispensed. 4. On each floor of structures under
construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315.1. 5.
Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1. 6. Special-hazard areas,
including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms,
where required by the fire code official.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 906.2 - General requirements Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance
with this section and NFPA 10. Exceptions: 1. The distance of travel to reach an
extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5
occupancies. 2. Thirty-day inspections shall not be required and maintenance shall
be allowed to be once every 3 years for dry-chemical or halogenated agent portable
fire extinguishers that are supervised by a listed and approved electronic monitoring
device, provided that all of the following conditions are met: 2.1. Electronic
monitoring shall confirm that extinguishers are properly positioned, properly
charged and unobstructed. 2.2. Loss of power or circuit continuity to the electronic
monitoring device shall initiate a trouble signal. 2.3. The extinguishers shall be
installed inside of a building or cabinet in a noncorrosive environment. 2.4. Electronic
monitoring devices and supervisory circuits shall be tested every 3 years when
extinguisher maintenance is performed. 2. 5. A written log of required hydrostatic
test dates for extinguishers shall be maintained by the owner to verify that
hydrostatic tests are conducted at the frequency required by NFPA 10. 3. In Group I-3,
portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at staff locations.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 906.5 - Conspicuous location Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will
be readily accessible and immediately available for use. These locations shall be
along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard
posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 906.6 - Unobstructed and
unobscured
Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms
or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely avoided, means shall be
provided to indicate the locations of extinguishers.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 906.9 - Extinguisher
installation
The installation of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections
906.9.1 through 906.9.3.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Fire Extinguishers are needed
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: Collapsed garage
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 on pole. Open box and wiring of
22O v receptacle.
NEXT INSPECTION DATE
08/13/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Liz Litzkow
Signed on: 08/14/2019 @ 07:36
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 08/14/2019 @ 07:36
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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