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INSPECTION REPORT
723 W 1ST ST, WATERLOO IA 50701
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 11/08/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3717 | Shift: N/A | Station: N/A |
Unit: N/A | Lead Inspector: BARRY STRATTON | Other Inspectors: N/A
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1031.2 - Reliability Required exit accesses, exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained
free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other
emergency where the building area served by the means of egress is occupied. An
exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a
means of egress.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Basement egress
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: Door out of basement is locked.
FAIL 1104.13 - Stairway handrails Stairways shall have handrails on at least one side. Handrails shall be located so that
all portions of the stairway width required for egress capacity are within 44 inches
(1118 mm) of a handrail. Exception: Aisle stairs provided with a center handrail are
not required to have additional handrails.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Handrail to basement is not secure.
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: Tension strength issues with outlets.
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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 are needed in each
bedroom and outside of the bedrooms.
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 are needed in vicinity of the
bedrooms.
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: Discharge tube on water heater is missing.
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: Broken windows.
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: Broken windows, blinds in bad shape, walls
not maintained, peeling paint, garbage in basement, walls and ceiling in front
bedroom damaged from water. All peeling, abraded paint shall be corrected.
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Potential for mold to form from water
damage.
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 a discharge tube.
GENERAL NOTES
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BARRY STRATTON - 11/08/2019 @ 12:05 Abandoned Fuel barrel in basement needs to be removed. IFC 5704
REINSPECTION DATE
12/09/2019
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Randall Kuchenburg
Signed on: 11/08/2019 @ 12:01
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 11/08/2019 @ 12:01
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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