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Home My WebLink About2127 LA PORTE RDCustomer #: 7995 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 2127 LA PORTE RD WATERLOO, IA 50702 INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE # TOTAL DUE 02/03/2026 03/09/2026 2026-00000322 $100.00 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable 715 Mulberry St WATERLOO, IA 50703 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS COMMERCIAL FIRE INSPECTION - 2127 LA PORTE RD - 02/02/2026 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 Description Total Price INSPECTION 20,000 OCCUPANCY FEE $90.00 $10.00 CUSTOMER # BILLING DATE DUE DATE INVOICE # CHARGES 7995 02/03/2026 03/09/2026 2026-00000322 $100.00 Less Prepayment Total Due —> City of Waterloo $0.00 $100.00 Failure to pay in full debts listed herein within ninety days of the due date will result in an additional twenty-five percent late fee applied to any outstanding balance. The delinquent account will be forwarded to Municipal Collections of America for further collection efforts. Debts shall also be subject to collection through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services Offset Program if not paid in full within ninety days. Waterloo Fire Rescue Inspection Report Holiday Inn Express - 2127 La Porte RD, BLDG 2127 La Porte Rd, Waterloo IA 50702 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date 02/02/2026 Lead lnspector BRAD BALDWIN Inspection Type Annual Inspection (1Yr) Other inspectors NATE BEUSELING 425 E. 3rd Street Inspection Number 6754 Shift Station Unit NIA NIA NIA SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 0 41 Passed codes NEXT STEPS 38 Failed codes 17 NIA codes Please direct questions about your Inspection to: BRAD BALDWIN brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org, 3192914319 GENERAL NOTES BRAD BALDWIN - 0210212026 @ 12:39 $100 annual inspection fee BRAD BALDWIN - 02102/2026 @ 15:11 Reinspection Date 03/04/2026 Properly listed power strips shall be mounted or supported to avoid hanging by wires. Power strips are approved for light duty electric only, appliances shall be powered as directed per manufacturers guidelines. BRAD BALDWIN - 02/03/2026 @ 08:13 Appliance cords shall be plugged to outlets with proper allowance from furniture to avoid excessive stress to cord and plug. BRAD BALDWIN - 02/03/2026 @ 08:36 • Commercial Fire Inspector - brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org - Work: 319-291-4319 (#5) - Cell: 319-230-1224 BRAD BALDWIN - 02/03/2026 @ 08:36 • If all corrections are made before the scheduled re -inspection date, you can call to set up an earlier re -inspection. Normal operating hours for inspections & re -inspections are Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. *****Re inspection fees may be assessed for subsequent re -inspections. Re - inspection fees start at $100, then $150, and $200 for all subsequent re -inspections. BRAD BALDWIN - 02/03/2026 @ 08:36 • Request of specific time on scheduled inspection date or change of inspection date shall be made by business representative prior to scheduled inspection date. Failure to request time or change of date will result in failed inspection. SIGNATURES Contact signature Inspector signature No signature Report completed post inspection GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 1 OF 15 Sarah Everett 2026 Date: BRAD BALDWIN 02/03/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 2 OF 15 Additional Codes Status Code Fail Fail Fail Fail 1023.9.1- Signage requirements. Stairway identification signs shall comply with all of the following requirements: 1.The signs shall be a minimum size of 18 inches (457 mm) by 12 inches (305 mm). 2.The letters designating the identification of the interior exit stairway and ramp shall be not less than 1112 inches (38 mm) in height. 3.The number designating the floor level shall be not less than 5 inches (127 mm) in height and located in the center of the sign. 4.Other lettering and numbers shall be not less than 1 inch (25 mm) in height. 5.Characters and their background shall have a nonglare finish. Characters shall contrast with their background, with either Tight characters on a dark background or dark characters on a light background. 6.Where signs required by Section 1023.9 are installed in the interior exit stairways and ramps of buildings subject to Section 1025, the signs shall be made of the same materials as required by Section 1025.4. 2015 IPMC 704.1.1 - Automatic sprinkler systems Inspection, testing and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 25. 315.3.3 - Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms or in fire command centers as specified in Section 508.1.5. 603.1- General. Electrical equipment, wiring and systems required by this code or the International Building Code shall be installed, used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and Sections 603.2 through 603.10. Description Location: Roof access Comments: Install permanent sign in stairwell (4th floor landing) leading to roof access. Refer to code "102.9.1.1" for signage requirements. Location: Sprinkler system (5 year inspection) Comments: Provide contractor inspection report including deficiencies corrected to Compliance Engine, currently 413 days past due. Location: 4th floor storage room labeled "Mechanical Room" Comments: Remove "Mechanical Room" sign outside storage room by #403 that does not contain mechanical equipment. Location: Rooms including (but not limited to): 127, 204, 208, 305, 318, 319, 401 Comments: Remove microwaves and mini fridges from power strips, appliances shall plug directly to wall outlets. Further details in notes. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 3 OF 15 Fail Fail Fail 603.1.1 - Equipment and fixtureswiring. Electrical equipment and fixtures All electrical equipment, wiring, devices and appliances shall be tested; and listed by an approved agency and labeled; and installed, used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and all instructions included as part of such listing. 603.1.1- Equipment and fixtureswiring. Electrical equipment and fixtures All electrical equipment, wiring, devices and appliances shall be tested; and listed by an approved agency and labeled; and installed, used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and all instructions included as part of such listing. 603.9.1 - Listed and labeled. Only listed and labeled portable, electric space heaters shall be used. Location: "NTONPOWER" Multi -plug adapters in rooms. Comments: Provide documentation of appliance listing. Non -listed equipment shall be removed from use. Location: Rooms including (but not limited to): 307, 308, 322, 400, 407, 408, 417, 426 Comments: Provide documentation of appliance listing. Non -listed equipment shall be removed from use. Location: Manager's Office Comments: Provide documentation of proper listing and labeling of commercially approved heater or remove from building. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 4 OF 15 Fail 610.1.2 - Maintenance. The lint trap, mechanical and heating components, and the exhaust duct system of a clothes dryer shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer&##039;s operating instructions to prevent the accumulation of lint or debris that prevents the exhaust of air and products of combustion. Emergency Equipment Status Cede Fail Fail 1203.2.15 - Means of egress illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1. 1203.2.6 - Exit signs. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required in Section 1013.6.3. The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than 90 minutes. Location: Guest and House laundry dryers Comments: Provide documentation of cleaning of dryer vent from appliance to the outside of the building with signature and date. Email documentation to fire inspector. Description Comments: Provide documentation of testing all emergency egress lighting in building including repairs made to maintain working properly, documentation shall include signature and date of responsible person. Comments: Provide documentation of testing all exit signs in building including repairs made to maintain working properly, documentation shall include signature and date of responsible person. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 5 OF 15 General Housekeeping Status Code Fail Fail 315.3.1- Ceiling clearance. Storage shall be maintained 2 feet (610 mm) or more below the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or not less than 18 inches (457 mm) below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas of buildings. Exceptions: 1.The 2-foot (610 mm) ceiling clearance is not required for storage along walls in nonsprinklered areas of buildings. 2.The 18-inch (457 mm) ceiling clearance is not required for storage along walls in areas of buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. 315.3.3 - Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms or in fire command centers as specified in Section 508.1.5. Description Location: 3rd floor Conference Room Storage Room Comments: Remove storage within 18 inches of sprinkler heads not including storage along walls. Location: Main floor "Panel Room" behind check -in counter Comments: Remove storage from room. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 6 OF 15 Fail Fail 315.3.3 - Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms or in fire command centers as specified in Section 508.1.5. 315.3.3 - Equipment rooms. Combustible material shall not be stored in boiler rooms, mechanical rooms, electrical equipment rooms or in fire command centers as specified in Section 508.1.5. Location: 2nd floor "Panel Room" by elevator Comments: Remove storage from room and remove storage outside room obstructing clear path of access to "Panel Room" Location: 3rd floor "Panel Room" Comments: Remove combustible storage out of room. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 7 OF 15 Fire Sprinkler System Status Code Fail 903.3.3 - Obstructed locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed with regard to obstructions that will delay activation or obstruct the water distribution pattern and shall be in accordance with the applicable automatic sprinkler system standard that is being used. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in or under covered kiosks, displays, booths, concession stands or equipment that exceeds 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. Not less than a 3-foot (914 mm) clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers. Exception: Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904. Fail 903.3.3 - Obstructed locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed with regard to obstructions that will delay activation or obstruct the water distribution pattern and shall be in accordance with the applicable automatic sprinkler system standard that is being used. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in or under covered kiosks, displays, booths, concession stands or equipment that exceeds 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. Not less than a 3-foot (914 mm) clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers. Exception: Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904. Fire Service Features Status Code Fail 506.2 - Key box maintenance. The operator of the building shall immediately notify the fire code official and provide the new key where a lock is changed or rekeyed. The key to such lock shall be secured in the key box. Description Location: Room #307 Comments: Remove paint from sprinkler head and escutcheon ring. Location: Roof access top landing Comments: Remove paint from sprinkler head. Description Location: Roof access lock Comments: Notify Fire Department and provide key to lock to Roof Access door for the Knox Box. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 8 OF 15 Electrical Safety Status Code Fail Fail Fail 603.2 - Abatement of unsafe conditions and 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 Conditions that constitute an electrical shock or fire hazard shall be abated not be used. 603.5.3 - Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, ceilings, floors, under doors or floor coverings, or be subject to environmental or physical damage. 603.6 - Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in accordance with UL 817. Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be affixed to structures, extended through walls, ceilings or floors, or under doors or floor coverings, nor shall such cords be subject to environmental damage or physical impact. Extension cords shall be used only with portable appliances. Extension cords marked for indoor use shall not be used outdoors. Description Location: Room #409 Comments: TV Cabinet tight to wall forcing stress to appliance cords at outlet shall be corrected. Further details in notes. Location: Lobby dining room Comments: Properly mount power strip behind microwave to avoid hanging by wires. Location: Employee area Comments: Remove brown multi -plug extension cord. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 9 OF 15 Fire Resistant Construction Maintenance Status Code Fail 705.2 - Inspection and maintenance. Opening protectives in fire -resistance -rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. Opening protectives in smoke barriers shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. Openings in smoke partitions shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 105. Fire doors and smoke and draft control doors shall not be blocked, obstructed, or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced promptly whenever fused or damaged. Opening protectives and smoke and draft control doors shall not be modified. Fail 705.2 - Inspection and maintenance. Opening protectives in fire -resistance -rated assemblies shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80. Opening protectives in smoke barriers shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 80 and NFPA 105. Openings in smoke partitions shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 105. Fire doors and smoke and draft control doors shall not be blocked, obstructed, or otherwise made inoperable. Fusible links shall be replaced promptly whenever fused or damaged. Opening protectives and smoke and draft control doors shall not be modified. Fail 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. Fail 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. Description Location: Pool Equipment Room Comments: Replace missing fire rated door seal. Location: Room #422 Comments: Replace door by obtaining proper permit and inspection or obtain re -certification and labeling of current door. Fire rating label has been removed. Location: 1st floor storage room by laundry Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: 1st floor Elevator Room by elevator Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. GENERATED ON 2/3726, 8:43 AM 10 OF 15 Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail Fail 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. Location: Pool Equipment Room Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: Pool Equipment Room (inner door) Comments: Remove obstructions holding door open. Location: 2nd floor double fire doors by elevator Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: 2nd floor "Panel Room" by elevator Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: 3rd floor "Ice Vending Room" by elevator Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: Room #312 Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch, drags on carpet when fully open. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: 3rd floor Housekeeping (inner door) Comments: Remove foot wedge from door. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 11 OF 15 Fail 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. Fail 705.2.4 - Door operation. Swinging fire doors shall close from the full -open position and latch automatically. Location: 4th floor double fire doors at elevator Comments: Repair or replace door that failed to self shut and latch. Replacing door requires obtaining proper permit and inspection. Location: Employee area behind check -in counter Comments: Remove foot wedge holding door open. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 12 OF 15 Portable Fire Extingusihers status Lots Fail Fail Fail 906.2 - General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Exceptions: 1.The distance of travel to reach an extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5 occupancies. 2.Thirty-day inspections shall not be required and maintenance shall be allowed to be once every 3 years for dry -chemical or halogenated agent portable fire extinguishers that are supervised by a listed and approved electronic monitoring device, provided that all of the following conditions are met: 2.1.Electronic monitoring shall confirm that extinguishers are properly positioned, properly charged and unobstructed. 2.2.Loss of power or circuit continuity to the electronic monitoring device shall initiate a trouble signal. 2.3.The extinguishers shall be installed inside of a building or cabinet in a noncorrosive environment. 2.4.Electronic monitoring devices and supervisory circuits shall be tested every 3 years when extinguisher maintenance is performed. 2.5.A written log of required hydrostatic test dates for extinguishers shall be maintained by the owner to verify that hydrostatic tests are conducted at the frequency required by NFPA 10. 3.In Group 1-3, portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at staff locations. 906.6 - Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the locations of extinguishers. 906.7 - Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers, not housed in cabinets, shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Description Location: All extinguishers Comments: Provide annual service to all extinguishers in building, last service recorded in October 2024. Location: Employee break room Comments: Remove table obstructing ready access to extinguisher. Location: Kitchen Comments: Extinguisher shall be properly mounted on wall bracket, currently sitting on floor. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 13 OF 15 Fail 906.7 - Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers, not housed in cabinets, shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Fail 906.8 - Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extinguishers shall not be locked. Exceptions: 1.Where portable fire extinguishers subject to malicious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access. 2.In Group 1-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group 1-2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be located in staff locations provided that the staff has keys. Location: Pool Equipment Room Comments: Extinguisher shall be properly mounted on wall bracket. Location: Pool Comments: Replace missing glass to cabinet. GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 14 OF 15 Statement of Fees FEE Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid NIA $100.00 Invoice Number N/A Check Number Transaction Number N/A N/A GENERATED ON 2/3/26, 8:43 AM 15 OF 15