HomeMy WebLinkAbout224 Williston Ave_102319WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE
INSPECTION REPORT
224 WILLISTON AVE, WATERLOO IA 50702
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 10/23/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3633 | 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: All doors shall be maintained in sound
condition and good repair. Doors shall be maintained weather tight and capable of
closing and latching.
FAIL 5808.3.2 - Windows Operable windows in interior walls shall not be permitted. Fixed windows shall be
permitted where in accordance with Section 716 of the International Building Code.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Broken windows in garage shall be
repaired. Broken glass needs replaced in garage & house.
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 boxes in basement. Exposed
wires in 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: Missing smoke detector in hallway on main
level.
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: Sewer gas in basement. Check drain and
washing drain to ensure installed to code. Drain cap in basement drain.
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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: Furnace not capable of maintaining heat.
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: Decks and stairs need replaced ----- Front
and rear entrances.
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: Garage roof needs replaced. Garage floor
unsafe and needs repaired. Garbage in garage needs removed.
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: Back door is not weather tight. Hardware
on back door and screen door needs repaired. Back porch and stairs need replaced
they are not to code. Front stairs need replaced they are not to code. Kitchen and
dining room floor need replaced. Carpet needs to be maintained in good condition.
Carpet at doors need transition strips. Cracked, abraded, and peeling paint needs
corrected. Ceiling in upstairs bedroom needs repaired. Toilet on main level not
draining. Cold air return cover in hallway is damaged and needs replaced. Kitchen
counter by stove has nails protruding from counter. Counter and cabinets 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: Stair treads to basement unsafe and need
replaced. Electric hazards need repaired.
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 not functioning to code. Furnace is
not capable of maintaining heat in the house.
FAIL R6.C. - Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working
condition? (IPMC 603.1)
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Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Drain pipe to sewer stack is running up hill
and needs to have fall in drain pipe. Main level bathroom. Refrigerator needs to be
maintained in good repair and in a sanitary condition.
REINSPECTION DATE
11/25/2019
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Jack Ackerman
Signed on: 10/23/2019 @ 15:19
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 10/23/2019 @ 15:19
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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