HomeMy WebLinkAbout1921 HAWTHORNE AVECustomer #: 7692
DOLLAR TREE #1397
500 VOLVO PARKWAY
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320
INVOICE DATE
DUE DATE
INVOICE #
TOTAL DUE
10/17/2025
11/20/2025
2026-00000147
$80.00
Please Make Check Payable and Remit To:
City of Waterloo
ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable
715 Mulberry St
WATERLOO, IA 50703
Amount Enclosed:
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COMMERCIAL INSPECTION - 1921 HAWTHORNE - 9-9-25
FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323
Description
INSPECTION 2,000
OCCUPANCY FEE
Total Price
$70.00
$10.00
CUSTOMER #
BILLING DATE
DUE DATE
INVOICE #
CHARGES
7692
10/17/2025
11/20/2025
2026-00000147
$80.00
Less Prepayment
Total Due —>
City of Waterloo
$0.00
$80.00
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
Dollar Tree - 1921 Hawthorne AVE, BLDG 1921 Hawthorne Ave, Waterloo IA 50702
INSPECTION DETAILS
Inspection Date
09109/2025
Lead Inspector
BRAD BALDWIN
Inspection Type
Annual Inspection (1Yr)
Other Inspectors
N/A
425 E. 3rd Street
Inspection Number
2580
Shift Station Unit
NIA NIA N/A
SUMMARY OF INSPECTION
0 35
Passed codes
NEXT STEPS
all ®32
Failed codes N/A codes
Please direct questions about your Inspection to:
BRAD BALDWIN
brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org, 3192914319
GENERAL NOTES
BRAD BALDWIN - 09/11/2025 @ 07:28
$80 annual inspection fee
BRAD BALDWIN - 09/11/2025 @ 07:39
Fire extinguishers due annually serviced by August 2026
BRAD BALDWIN - 09/11/2025 @ 09:21
Corrected during inspection: Removed green multi -plug cord laying across walkway on back retail wall
BRAD BALDWIN - 09/11/2025 @ 09:23
• Commercial Fire Inspector - brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org - Work: 319-291-4319 (#5) - Cell: 319-230-1224
BRAD BALDWIN - 09/11/2025 @ 09:23
Reinspection Date
10/10/2025
• 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.
SIGNATURES
Contact signature Inspector signature
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Report completed post inspection
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Nichole Neelans (2025) Local Date: BRAD BALDWIN 09/1112025
CHECKLISTS
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM 1 OF 9
Means of Egress
status Code
Fail
1010.1.3 - Door opening force Forces to unlatch and open
doors.
The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging
egress doors, other than fire doors, shall not exceed 5
pounds (22 N). These forces do not apply to the force
required to retract latch bolts or disengage other devices that
hold the door in a closed position. For other swinging doors,
as well as sliding and folding doors, the door latch shall
release when subjected to a 15-pound (67 Nj force. The door
shall be set in motion when subjected to a 30-pound (133 N)
force. The door shall swing to a full -open position when
subjected to a 15-pound (67 N) force. The forces to unlatch
doors shall comply with the following: 1.Where door
hardware operates by push or pull, the operational force to
unlatch the door shall not exceed 15 pounds (66.7 N). 2.Where
door hardware operates by rotation, the operational force to
unlatch the door shall not exceed 28 inch -pounds (315 N-cm).
The force to open doors shall comply with the following:
1.For interior swinging egress doors that are manually
operated, other than doors required to be fire rated, the force
for pushing or pulling open the door shall not exceed 5
pounds (22 N). 2.For other swinging doors, sliding doors or
folding doors, and doors required to be fire rated, the door
shall require not more than a 30-pound (133 N) force to be set
in motion and shall move to a full -open position when
subjected to not more than a 15-pound (67 Nj force.
D, cripHors
Location: Back storage room
Comments: Staff unable to locate alarm key, unable to test operation
of exit door. Provide key to complete test by inspector.
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Additional Codes
Status Code
Fail
V
Fail
1018.1 - General.
Aisles and aisle accessways serving as a portion of the exit
access in the means of egress system shall comply with the
requirements of this section. Aisles or aisle accessways shall
be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access that
contain seats, tables, furnishings, displays and similar
fixtures or equipment. The minimum width or required
capacity of aisles shall be unobstructed. Exception:
Encroachments complying with Section 1005.7.
102.4 - Application of building code.
The design and construction of new structures shall comply
with the International Building Code , and any alterations,
additions, changes in use or changes in structures required
by this code, which are within the scope of the International
Building Code , shall be made in accordance therewith.
Description
Location: Retail aisles
Comments: Per occupant Toad of store, aisles shall maintain
minimum 36 inches in width at all times. Remove obstructions
immediately from aisles other than carts being actively attended to.
Comments: Obtain electric permit and inspection for security
cameras installed without permit.
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Fail
3201.3 - Construction documents.
At the time of building permit application for new structures
designed to accommodate high -piled storage or for
requesting a change of occupancyluse, and at the time of
application for a storage permit, plans and specifications
shall be submitted for review and approval. In addition to the
information required by the International Building Code , the
storage permit submittal shall include the information
specified in this section. The construction documents shall
include all of the following: 1.Floor plan of the building
showing locations and dimensions of high -piled storage
areas. 2.Usable storage height for each storage area.
3.Number of tiers within each rack, if applicable. 4.Commodity
clearance between top of storage and the sprinkler deflector
for each storage arrangement. 5.Aisle dimensions between
each storage array. 6.Maximum pile volume for each storage
array. 7.Location and classification of commodities in
accordance with Section 3203. 8.Location of commodities
that are banded or encapsulated. 9.Location of required fire
department access doors. 10.Type of fire suppression and fire
detection protection systems. 11.Location of valves
controlling the water supply of ceiling and in -rack sprinklers.
12.Type, location and specifications of smoke removal and
curtain board systems. 13.Dimension and location of
transverse and longitudinal flue spaces. 14.Additional
information regarding required design features, commodities,
storage arrangement and fire protection features within the
high -piled storage area shall be provided at the time of
permit, where required by the fire code official.
Emergency Equipment
Status Code
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.
Description
Location: Back storage room
Comments: Storage blocking inspector access to test emergency
egress lights. Provide documentation of test with repairs made if
needed including signature and date of person completing test, email
to inspector.
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM
4 OF 9
General Housekeeping
Statu<Code
Fail
315.3 - Storage in buildings.
Storage of materials in buildings shall be orderly and stacks
shall be stable. Storage of combustible materials shall be
separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or
shielding so that ignition cannot occur.
Description
Location: Back storage area
Comments: Maintain 36" clear path through storage area at all times
for fire fighter access. Storage of goods shall be kept orderly to avoid
boxes tipping over. Unable to access inside walk-in coolers due to
boxes stacked in front of door.
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM
5 OF 9
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.
Fire Service Features
Status
Fail
0
Code
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.
Location: Back storage room
Comments: Remove storage from within 24" of bottom of trusses.
Storage shall not exceed 12 feet in height. Company policy states,
per signage on walk-in coolers "Do not put stock on top of walk-ins"
Description
Comments: If keys to access the building have changed, notify fire
department to update keys in Knox Box.
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM 6 OF 9
Electrical Safety
ataus rode
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.
603.4 - Working space and clearancesclearance.
A working space of not Working space around electrical
equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section
110.26 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated 1,000 volts or
less, and Section 110.33 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment
rated over 1,000 volts. The minimum required working space
shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width, 36 inches
(914 mm) in depth and 78 inches (1981 mm) in height shall be
providedin front of electrical service equipment. Where the
electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches (762
mm), the minimum working space shall be not less than the
width of the equipment. Storage of materials shall not be
located within the designated working space. Exceptions: 1.
Where other dimensions are required or allowed by NFPA 70.
2. Access openings into attics or under -floor areas that
provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches (559 mm) by 30
inches (762 mm).
escnption
Location: Back storage room near microwave
Comments: Remove toaster from extension cord. Appliances with
heating elements shall be plugged directly to wall outlet.
Location: Back storage
Comments: Remove obstructions within 36" in front of panels,
maintain clear path of access at all times.
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM
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Portable Fire Extingusihers
Status Code
Fail
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.
Description
Location: Front of building near checkouts
Comments: Remove obstructions to clear path of access to
extinguisher
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM
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Statement of Fees
FEE
Invoice Date
N/A
Invoice Number
NIA
inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid
$80.00
Check Number
NIA
Transaction Number
N/A
GENERATED ON 9/11/25, 1:51 PM
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