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INSPECTION REPORT
537 INDEPENDENCE AVE, WATERLOO IA 50703
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 01/14/2020 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3579 | 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: All points of egress shall not have any
obstructions. All doors shall be functional and all hardware needs to be maintained
in good condition.
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: CO detectors needed in vicinity of the
bedrooms.
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: Globes needed on all light fixtures. All
electric outlets and switches will need to be in working condition.
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 detector 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:
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
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: Open electrical wires in basement. Mold
present in basement from wall being damaged by water. Mold exposure is dangerous
to occupants.
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 will need
checked and installed to code by licensed contractor. Draft hood on water heater not
correct hood for water heater.
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:
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: Potential mold in basement from water
leak. Mold needs to be mitigated. All holes in walls needs repaired. Stair treads to
basement shall be maintained in good condition.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Handrails needed to basement. Correct
open electric issues in basement.
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 will need checked/replaced.
FAIL R6.C. - Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working
condition? (IPMC 603.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Discharge tube on water heater. Draft
hood not correct hood for water heater.
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GENERAL NOTES
BARRY STRATTON - 01/14/2020 @ 10:12 IPMC 403.2 An exhaust fan is needed to be installed in bathroom.
BARRY STRATTON - 01/14/2020 @ 10:13 IPMC 504 Plumbing leak in basement. All fixtures shall be installed and maintained free
from any defects.
BARRY STRATTON - 01/14/2020 @ 10:17 9-7-4 9-7-5 Rental Registration needed for 2020
REINSPECTION DATE
02/11/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Shane & Julious Green
Signed on: 01/14/2020 @ 10:14
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 01/14/2020 @ 10:14
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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