HomeMy WebLinkAbout520 Ankeny St_06232020WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE
INSPECTION REPORT
520 ANKENY ST, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 06/23/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 4471 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1010.1.9.4 - Bolt locks Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted. Exceptions: 1. On
doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units or sleeping units. 2. Where
a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room, manually operated edge- or
surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf. 3. Where a pair of doors
serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F or S occupancy,
manually operated edge- or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive
leaf. The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating
hardware. 4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group B, F or S occupancy, manually
operated edge- or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided
such inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity requirements and the
building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1. The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or
similar operating hardware. 5. Where a pair of doors serves patient care rooms in
Group I-2 occupancies, self-latching edge- or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on
the inactive leaf provided that the inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity
requirements and the inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar
operating hardware.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Latch locks on doors
FAIL 1031.7 - Emergency escape
and rescue openings
Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be maintained in accordance
with the code in effect at the time of construction, and the following: Required
emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the
room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are
allowed to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided the
minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that was in effect at the time
of construction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside
without the use of a key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal
operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Latch locks on doors.
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 in house do not have grounds.
Some outlets have the hot/neutral reversed. Exposed wire on front porch.
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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: Need updated fire extinguisher in unit.
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: Need smoke detectors in each bedroom,
outside bedrooms, and 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: Need CO detector in vicinity of the
bedrooms.
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: Rotten window sills, roof possible leaking,
gutters need attention, drainage issues, broken windows, windows not capable of
opening.
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: Windows, gutters, doors.
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: Ceiling has collapsed in bedroom, kitchen
and back entryway. Front porch floor is unstable. Windows are not functional and do
not open in house. Bath sink not attached to wall and leaks. Window in bathroom is
broken. Door jamb and hardware to front door needs replaced and condition of the
door needs attention. Bathroom cabinets missing drawer fronts. Handrail is need to
meet code to basement. Kitchen floor needs replaced. Any wet drywall from ceilings
needs removed and replaced. Door trim and jamb to bathroom needs replaced.
Latch locks need removed. Bedroom doors broken and need replaced.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Cellulose from attic all over house from
ceiling collapse. Electric issues, peeling paint, windows, doors, & water heater.
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 filter
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 cover. Stove is not in
working condition.
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: Grounding issues and wiring issues.
REINSPECTION DATE
07/23/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
LDN Properties LLC
Signed on: 06/23/2020 @ 11:07
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INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 06/23/2020 @ 11:07
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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