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INSPECTION REPORT
3921 MIDWAY DR, WATERLOO IA 50701
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 03/06/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 4090 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A | Fee: $50.00
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: Doors shall be maintained in good
condition and capable of performing their intended function.
FAIL 1103.9 - Carbon monoxide
alarms
Existing Group I-1, I-2, I-4 and R occupancies shall be equipped with carbon monoxide
alarms in accordance with Section 915, except that the carbon monoxide alarms shall
be allowed to be solely battery operated.
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: Outlets not grounded throughout house,
Outlets not working, garage opener running off extension cord. Freezer running off
extension cord. Several outlets and switches do not have approved covers. Open
boxes in house with exposed wires. Lights hanging by wires in basement. Water in
light fixture in living room from potential leak in roof.
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 updated fire extinguisher in unit.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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 of the bedrooms. Smoke detectors is also needed in basement.
FAIL 915.4 - Carbon monoxide
alarms
Carbon monoxide alarms shall comply with Sections 915.4.1 through 915.4.3.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: CO detectors needed in vicinity of the
bedrooms.
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: Water leaks in basement and electric
issues. Back deck needs replaced.
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 and water heater & electric issues.
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:
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: Back deck and roof need replaced.
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: Roof and deck.
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)
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Floors in kitchen and living room need
replaced. Water damage in basement from leaking pipes. Potential for mold to form
because of the water damage.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Electrical issues, water heater draft hood,
furnace not working, Water pipes leaking in basement & water damage from leaking
pipes.
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 working. Contact licensed
contractor to repair/replace.
FAIL R6.C. - Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working
condition? (IPMC 603.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Draft hood on water heater not drawing air
into hood. Draft hood is mis-aligned and gives potential for CO gas to discharge into
house. Contact licensed contractor to do repairs.
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 - 03/06/2020 @ 12:06 9-7-6 A(3): Deficiencies still not corrected.
BARRY STRATTON - 03/06/2020 @ 12:06 304.12: Handrails needed on stairway to basement.
BARRY STRATTON - 03/06/2020 @ 12:07 IPMC 308: Garbage and debris throughout causing egress paths to be obstructed.
BARRY STRATTON - 03/06/2020 @ 12:07 IPMC 304.10: Rear deck needs replaced.
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GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 03/06/2020 @ 12:08 IPMC 304.7: Roof and gutters need replaced.
REINSPECTION DATE
04/06/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Dustin Arends
Signed on: 03/06/2020 @ 12:08
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 03/06/2020 @ 12:08
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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