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Home My WebLink About215 BOSTON AVENUE VD5bo ,,Pz ko Waterloo Fire Rescue Laf) VI6A1 Inspection Report 425E. 3rd Street BLDG 215 Boston Ave. - 215 Boston AVE, Waterloo IA 50703-2509 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Number 04120/2026 2015 IPMC Rental Inspection REINSPECTION 18969-R3 Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit Randy Girsch NIA NIA N/A Other Inspectors NATE BEUSELING SUMMARY OF INSPECTION a 0 21 Passed codes Failed codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date Randy Girsch 05/20/2026 randy.girsch@waterloo-ia.org GENERAL NOTES Randy Girsch - 04/22/2026 @ 14:55 RANDY GIRSCH 04-20-2026. No show fee of $100.00. Re-inspection fee of $250.00. I have called and emailed multiple times in reference to re-inspections and have not gotten a response from the owner. This is the third time I have attempted a re-inspection. I have scheduled the 4th re-inspection for May 20th 2026 at 9am. I expected the owners or there representative to be present. I also expect the correction to be completed. Randy Girsch - 03120/2026 @ 08:11 RANDY GIRSCH 02-18-2026 No show fee of $100.00. Re-inspection fee of $50.00. I have called and emailed multiple times in reference to this re-inspection and have not gotten a response. Randy Girsch - 03120/2026 @ 08:11 Nate Beuseling 11-20-2025 Cell: 319-464-5605 Property Safety Inspector - nate.beuseling@waterloo-ia.org - Work: 319-291-4319 (#8) - Randy Girsch - 03120/2026 @ 08:11 NATE BEUSLING 11-20-2025 Re-inspection date is as posted on the inspection report. The rental unit's responsible personls shall contact prior to inspection date to set up time of re-inspection. If all corrections are made before scheduled inspection, you can call to set up an earlier re-inspection. Please give the appropriate notices to occupants of the unit's. Owner or owner's agent must be present during the re-inspections. Failure to schedule a time on the date given or failure to keep the scheduled inspection will result in a $100.00 fee. Re-inspection fees may be assessed for re-inspections. Re- inspection fees start at $50, then $150, and $250 for all subsequent re-inspections. All appropriate keys to gain entry to locked units shall be readily available during re-inspections. Randy Girsch - 03120/2026 @ 08:11 NATE BEUSELING 11-20-2025 Iowa Administrative Code 661-210.3(7) d. After June 30, 2021, a battery-powered smoke alarm listed in accordance with UL 217 that is newly installed or replaces an existing battery-powered smoke alarm must be powered by a nonremovable, non-replaceable battery that powers the alarm for at least ten years. The battery requirements of this subrule do not apply to a fire alarm, smoke detector, smoke alarm, or ancillary component that is electronically connected as a part of a centrally monitored or supervised alarm system; that uses a low-power, radio frequency wireless communication signal. Randy Girsch - 03120/2026 @ 08:11 RANDY GIRSCH 03-20-2026. No show fee of $100.00. Re-inspection fee of $150.00. I have called and emailed multiple times in reference to re-inspections and have not gotten a response from the owner. This is the second time I have attempted a re-inspection. I have scheduled the 3rd re-inspection for April 20th 2026 at 9am. I expected the owners or there representative to be present. GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 1 OF 11 SIGNATURES Contact signature Inspector signature No signature Contact refused-owner refuses to contact me or keep appointments /1\N GBM Property Management Date: Randy Girsch 0412212026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 2 OF 11 Reinspection :;t tus Code DFscription Fail 2015 IPMC 304.13-Window,skylight and door frames Every window,skylight,door and frame shall be kept in Location:Living room sound condition,good repair and weather tight. Comments:Windows broken,glass broken needs to be repaired, plastic covering for weather tightness must be removed and windows to be weather tight . ` -.' w. r A I Fail 2015 IPMC 304.13-Window,skylight and door frames Every window,skylight,door and frame shall be kept in Location:Kitchen sound condition,good repair and weather tight. Comments:Windows broken not functioning properly,repair or replace windows Fail 2015 IPMC 304.13-Window,skylight and door frames ;A Every window,skylight,door and frame shall be kept in Location:Bedroom 1(clockwise) sound condition,good repair and weather tight. Comments:Bedroom windows not functional or not weather sealed will be repaired or replaced :t �"" . i . { GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 3 OF 11 Fail 2015 IPMC 304.13.2-Openable windows Every window,other than a fixed window,shall be easily Location:Living room openable and capable of being held in position by window Comments:Windows not openable or able to shut weather tight hardware Fail 2015 IPMC 304.15-Doors Exterior doors,door assemblies,operator systems if Location:Front door provided,and hardware shall be maintained in good Comments:Weather stripping around door deteriorated needs condition.Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and replaced outside elements exsposed sleeping units shall tightly secure the door.Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3. fi I I I, Fail 2015 IPMC 304.18-Building security Doors,windows or hatchways for dwelling units,room units Location:Unit or housekeeping units shall be provided with devices Comments:Broken glass or non functioning windows shall be designed to provide security for the occupants and property replaced or repaired back to full function within. GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 4 OF 11 Fail 2015 IPMC 304.7-Roofs and drainage The roof and flashing shall be sound,tight and not have Location:Back of house defects that admit rain.Roof drainage shall be adequate to Comments:Gutter downspout missing shall be repaired prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure.Roof drains,gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. -------------- - Fail 2015 IPMC 305.3-Interior surfaces Ox Interior surfaces,including windows and doors,shall be Location:Basement maintained in good,clean and sanitary condition.Peeling, Comments:Basement wall contains Mold like substance,will need to chipping,flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired,removed investigate and report reason of moisture,repair cause of moisture, or covered.Cracked or loose plaster,decayed wood and and clean mold substance other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. '114'; '.:1-- ,,_'' 1;: ' ik GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 5 OF 11 Fail 2015 IPMC 305.3-Interior surfaces Interior surfaces,including windows and doors,shall be Location:Bathroom floor maintained in good,clean and sanitary condition.Peeling, Comments:Bathroom floor in disrepair,tiles stuck over top of tiles chipping,flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired,removed loose and intermittently placed or covered.Cracked or loose plaster,decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. ate-! ii Y *'2 Fail 2015 IPMC 305.3-Interior surfaces Interior surfaces,including windows and doors,shall be Location:Bedroom 2(clockwise) maintained in good,clean and sanitary condition.Peeling, Comments:Hole in drywall shall be repaired chipping,flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired,removed or covered.Cracked or loose plaster,decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. c .o } eil ar vat {` x..• , OP 11 GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM Fail 2015 IPMC 605.2-Receptacles Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less Location:Living Room than two separate and remote receptacle outlets.Every Comments:Outlets on south wall read open ground,Replace with laundry area shall contain not less than one grounding-type GFCI outlet or 2 pronged outlet receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter.Every bathroom shall contain not less than one receptacle.Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection.All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location. Fail 2015 IPMC 605.2-Receptacles Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less Location:Bedroom 2(clockwise) than two separate and remote receptacle outlets.Every Comments:Outlets read open ground laundry area shall contain not less than one grounding-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter.Every bathroom shall contain not less than one receptacle.Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection.All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location. Fail 2015 IPMC 605.3-Luminaires Every public hall,interior stairway,toilet room,kitchen, Location:Kitchen bathroom,laundry room,boiler room and furnace room shall Comments:Missing globe in light contain not less than one electric luminaire.Pool and spa luminaires over 15 V shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. f F GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 7 OF 11 Fail 2015 IPMC 702.4-Emergency escape openings ORequired emergency escape openings shall be maintained in Location:Kitchen Back Door accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction, Comments:Back door egress blocked by appliance shall be removed 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 permitted 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 escape and rescue opening. ` t , 4 .7A & , , . ei) ir .::, , l . ._ . ._ , 7 lit Fail 2015 IPMC 704.2.1.2-Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 ( ) Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and Location:Hallway outside of bedroom maintained in Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 regardless of Comments:Smoke detector out of date,must be replaced with UL occupant load at all of the following locations:1.On the 217 and 10 year ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.2.In each room used for sleeping purposes.3.In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics.In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels,a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level Fail 2015 IPMC 704.2.1.2-Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 CSingle or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and Location:Basement maintained in Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 regardless of Comments:Smoke detector not functioning properly,will be replaced occupant load at all of the following locations:1.On the with proper UL listed unit ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.2.In each room used for sleeping purposes.3.In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics.In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels,a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 8 OF 11 Fail 2015 IPMC 704.2.1.2-Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and 1-1 Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and Location:Bedroom 2(clockwise) maintained in Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 regardless of Comments:Missing smoke detector shall be replaced with proper UL occupant load at all of the following locations:1.On the listed smoke detector and must test properly ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.2.In each room used for sleeping purposes.3.In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics.In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels,a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level Fail 2015 IPMC 704.2.1.2-Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 Single or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and Location:Bedroom 1(clockwise) maintained in Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 regardless of Comments:Smoke detector out of 10 year date will be replaced with occupant load at all of the following locations:1.On the proper UL listed unit ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms.2.In each room used for sleeping purposes.3.In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics.In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels,a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level Fail 2021 IRC R 314.1.1-Smoke Alarms:Listings Smoke alarms shall be listed in accordance with UL 217. Location:Home!Unit Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms shall be Comments:Smoke detectors will be replaced with proper listed listed in accordance with 217 and UL 2034 UL217 units GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 9 OF 11 Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical hazards. Location:Bathroom Identified electrical hazards shall be abated.Identified Comments:Light switch pulled out from wall needs secured 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. 11111. • Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical hazards. Location:Kitchen Identified electrical hazards shall be abated.Identified Comments:Light switch missing switch,uncovered switch slot 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. • • 10 OF 11 GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 'o Statement of Fees FEE Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid NIA S350.00 Invoice Number Check Number Transaction Number NIA NIA NIA GENERATED ON 4/22/26, 3:01 PM 11 OF 11 W A . INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE o 04/30/2026 06/05/2026 2026-00000093 $350.00 • "He lm uilli_` • IF0 b4S 7v17N3 Customer#: 22500 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable GBM PROPERTY MGMT LLC 715 Mulberry St PO BOX 654 WATERLOO, IA 50703 CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS RENTAL PROP INSPECTION-215 BOSTON AVE-04/20/2026 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 Description Total Price NO SHOW INSPECTION FEE $100.00 REINSPECTION FEE 3RD $250.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# CHARGES 22500 04/30/2026 06/05/2026 2026-00000093 $350.00 Less Prepayment $0.00 Total Due —p $350.00 City of Waterloo 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.