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INSPECTION REPORT
428 OAKLAWN AVE, WATERLOO IA 50701
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 07/16/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 4566 | 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 interior/exterior doors shall be properly
installed and capable of preforming their intended functions. Bathroom door does
not have strike plates installed in jamb.
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: Electric system not grounded. Outlet in
bathroom has hot/neutral reversed.
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 are needed in each
bedroom, outside of the bedrooms, and in basement.
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: Roof System not operating as intended.
Roof leaks into unit causing damage to ceilings and walls. Windows, window frames,
& casings damaged by water from leaking.
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: Gutters leaking
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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 windows leaking.
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: Peeling and abraded paint/plaster
damaged from water leaking into unit. Roof leaking and causing damage inside unit.
Back door wall, dining room windows, bedroom ceilings & windows, windows in back
bedroom, and ceiling in back bedroom have water damage. All materials that have
water damage will need removed and replaced. Gripable handrails are needed on all
stairs. basement stairs and stairs to back entrance will need handrails.
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 is missing a cover and is
leaking at the base of the water heater. Water heater is rusted out at base and is
leaking so It will need to be replaced. Toilet take has debris in tank that needs
removed. Liter pop bottle is inside tank.
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 - 07/16/2020 @ 13:46 305.3 Interior Surfaces: Interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be
maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded
paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood
and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected.
BARRY STRATTON - 07/16/2020 @ 13:49 422 Oaklawn Ave reported an electric interruption possible not having any electricity. I
scheduled an inspection and tenant canceled appointment on 7/15/2020. Today
7/16/2020 tenant advised she would be home all day and I stopped at 1300 hrs. and
nobody answered the door.
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REINSPECTION DATE
08/17/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Hawthorne Rentals
Signed on: 07/16/2020 @ 13:46
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 07/16/2020 @ 13:46
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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