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INSPECTION REPORT
BLDG 833 W 2ND ST, 833 W 2ND ST, WATERLOO IA 50701
DETAILS
Inspection Date: 10/02/2019 | Inspection Type: Rental Inspection | Inspection Number: 3673 | 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:
FAIL 506.1 - Where required Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured
openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting
purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an
approved location. The key box shall be of an approved type listed in accordance with
UL 1037, and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code
official.
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:
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 703.1 - Maintenance The required fire-resistance rating of fire-resistance-rated construction, including,
but not limited to, walls, firestops, shaft enclosures, partitions, smoke barriers,
floors, fire-resistive coatings and sprayed fire-resistant materials applied to
structural members and fire-resistant joint systems, shall be maintained. Such
elements shall be visually inspected by the owner annually and properly repaired,
restored or replaced where damaged, altered, breached or penetrated. Records of
inspections and repairs shall be maintained. Where concealed, such elements shall
not be required to be visually inspected by the owner unless the concealed space is
accessible by the removal or movement of a panel, access door, ceiling tile or similar
movable entry to the space. Openings made therein for the passage of pipes,
electrical conduit, wires, ducts, air transfer openings and holes made for any reason
shall be protected with approved methods capable of resisting the passage of smoke
and fire. Openings through fire-resistance-rated assemblies shall be protected by
self- or automatic-closing doors of approved construction meeting the fire protection
requirements for the assembly.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
FAIL 703.2 - Opening protectives Opening protectives shall be maintained in an operative condition in accordance with
NFPA 80. Where allowed by the fire code official, the application of field-applied labels
associated with the maintenance of opening protectives shall follow the
requirements of the approved third-party certification organization accredited for
listing the opening protective. Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be
blocked or obstructed, or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced
promptly whenever fused or damaged. Fire door assemblies shall not be modified.
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
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:
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:
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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: Electric hazards, sanitary hazards, fire exit
hazards, plumbing hazards, roof leaks.
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: Heating/cooling equipment. Water heaters
plumbing in building. Cabinets, floors, windows, doors, tile, peeling paint, outlet
covers, infestation.
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: A structure is unfit for human occupancy
whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of
the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary,
vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation,
illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by
this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the
occupants of the structure or to the public.
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: 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 112, 114,
111, 206, 204, 301, 310, 311, 312
FAIL R6.A. - Interior Structure-
Unsafe Conditions
Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1)
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments:
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: Units not meeting temperature
requirements.
FAIL R6.C. - Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working
condition? (IPMC 603.1)
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
Inspector: BARRY STRATTON - Comments: Water supply not able to be maintained in
building. Heating facilities not capable to maintain 110 degrees.
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: Outlets not grounded.
REINSPECTION DATE
11/01/2019
CONTACT SIGNATURE
EPM of Iowa
Signed on: 11/01/2019 @ 12:11
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
BARRY STRATTON
Signed on: 11/01/2019 @ 12:11
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
BARRY STRATTON
barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org
(319) 231-9147
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