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INSPECTION REPORT
314 E ARLINGTON ST, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 07/21/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 4584 | 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 has broken windows and screen
door is broken and needs replaced.
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: Kitchen outlets are not grounded. Multi
plug adapters in use and need to be removed because they are not allowed.
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: Need a fire extinguisher in unit.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 907.2.11.2 - Groups R-2, R-3,
R-4 and I-1
Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups
R-2, R-3, R-4 and I-1 regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations: 1. On
the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of
bedrooms. 2. In each room used for sleeping purposes. 3. In each story within a
dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable
attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door
between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice
for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story
below the upper level.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: All smoke detectors need to be in working
condition.
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: Water heater is missing discharge tube.
Water heater installed did not have proper permits & inspections.
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: Guard railing around front porch is broken
and needs replaced. Weeds and garbage.
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: Need handrails to basement. Floor at rear
door is unstable and needs replaced. Water in basement needs attention. Drain
backed up in basement. Kitchen walls have holes in walls and need fixed. Door trim
missing on door to dining room and needs replaced. Thermostat needs replaced.
Repair all broken glass that is broken.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Plumbing backup 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 missing discharge tube.
Bathtub leaking into basement.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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: Electric system has grounding issues that
need corrected.
REINSPECTION DATE
08/19/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
CNC Investments LLC
Signed on: 07/21/2020 @ 15:36
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 07/21/2020 @ 15:36
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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