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Home My WebLink About3550 KIMBALL AVENUE-LJ'S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL Waterloo Fire Rescue y ) Inspection Report 425 E. 3rd Street LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill - 3550 Kim Waterloo IA 50701 ball AV E, BLDG 3550 Kimball Ave, � INSPECTION DETAILS 13 a 4 3 Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Number 05106/2026 Annual Inspection (1Yr) 16891 Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit BRAD BALDWIN N/A N/A NIA Other Inspectors N/A SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 044 � 5 ® 25 Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date BRAD BALDWIN brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org, 3192914319 05/29/2026 GENERAL NOTES BRAD BALDWIN - 05/06/2026 @ 11:42 • $80 annual inspection fee BRAD BALDWIN -05106/2026 @ 11:42 • Commercial Fire Inspector - brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org -Work: 319-291-4319 (#5) - Cell: 319-230-1224 BRAD BALDWIN - 05/06/2026 @ 11:42 • Provide corrections to avoid progressive re-inspection fees beginning at $100. Beer/Liquor application will not be signed until violations and hazards corrected BRAD BALDWIN - 0510612026 @ 11:42 • 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 - 05/0712026 @ 07:48 New outdoor seating shall comply with all egress exiting requirements. Work currently in progress SIGNATURES Contact signature Inspector signature No signature :E11 Report completed post inspection Kelsey Delp 2025 Date: BRAD BALDWIN 05107/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 5/7/26, 7:49 AM 1 OF 4 Additional Codes Status Code Description Fail 1010.2.4-Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of Location:NE glass exit door near bar and outdoor patio seating doors where any of the following exist:1.Places of detention Comments:Permanent approved signage shall be installed to door or restraint.2.In Group I-1,Condition 2 and Group 1-2 stating,"THIS DOOR SHALL REMAIN UNLOCKED DURING occupancies where the clinical needs of persons receiving BUSINESS HOURS". care require containment or where persons receiving care pose a security threat,provided that all clinical staff can readily unlock doors at all times,and all such locks are keyed to keys carried by all clinical staff at all times or all clinical staff have the codes or other means necessary to operate the locks at all times.2.3.In buildings in occupancy Group A having an occupant load of 300 or less,Groups B,F,M and S, and in places of religious worship,the main door or doors are permitted to be equipped with key-operated locking devices from the egress side provided:2.1.3.1.The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked.2.2.3.2.A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating:"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THIS SPACE IS OCCUPIED."The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25 mm)high on a contrasting background.2.3.3.3.The use of the key-operated locking device is revocable by the fire code official for due cause.3.4.Where egress doors are used in pairs,approved automatic flush bolts shall be permitted to be used,provided that the door leaf having the automatic flush bolts does not have a doorknob or surface-mounted hardware.4.5.Doors from individual dwelling or sleeping units of Group R occupancies having an occupant load of 10 or less are permitted to be equipped with a night latch,dead bolt or security chain,provided such devices are openable from the inside without the use of a key or tool.5.6.Fire doors after the minimum elevated temperature has disabled the unlatching mechanism in accordance with listed fire door test procedures.6.7.Doors serving roofs not intended to be occupied shall be permitted to be locked,preventing entry to the building from the roof.8.Other than egress courts,where occupants must egress from an exterior space through the building for means of egress,exit access doors shall be permitted to be equipped with an approved locking device where installed and operated in accordance with all of the following:8.1.The maximum occupant load shall be posted where required by Section 1004.9.Such sign shall be permanently affixed inside the building and shall be posted in a conspicuous space near all the exit access doorways.8.2.A weatherproof telephone or two-way communication system installed in accordance with Sections 1009.8.1 and 1009.8.2 shall be located adjacent to not less than one required exit access door on the exterior side.8.3.The egress door locking device is readily distinguishable as locked and shall be a key- operated locking device.8.4.A clear window or glazed door opening,not less than 5 square feet(0.46 m2)in area,shall be provided at each exit access door to determine if there are occupants using the outdoor area.8.5.A readily visible durable sign shall be posted on the interior side on or adjacent to each locked required exit access door serving the exterior area stating:"THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN THE OUTDOOR AREA IS OCCUPIED."The letters on the sign shall be not less than 1 inch(25.4 mm)high on a contrasting background.8.6.The occupant load of the occupied exterior area shall not exceed 300 occupants in accordance with Section 1004.9.Locking devices are permitted on doors to balconies,decks or other exterior spaces serving individual dwelling or sleeping units. 10.Locking devices are permitted on doors to balconies, decks or other exterior spaces of 250 square feet(23.23 m2)or less,serving a private office space. GENERATED ON 5/7/26, 7:49 AM 2 OF 4 Emergency Equipment Status Code Description Fail 1203.2.15-Means of egress illumination. OEmergency power shall be provided for means of egress Location:Near bar-above"Blue Moon"sign illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1. Comments:Repair or replace egress light that failed to illuminate during test General Housekeeping Status Code Description Fail 304.3.1-Spontaneous ignition. Ox Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition,such as oily Location:Kitchen rags,shall be stored in a listed disposal container.Contents Comments:Provide listed container to dispose of oily rags,see of such containers shall be removed and disposed of daily. attachement Commercial Cooking Hood Suppression System Status Code Description Fail 606.3.3.2-Grease accumulation. Ox If during the inspection it is found that hoods,grease-removal Location:Kitchen hood filters devices,fans,ducts or other appurtenances have an Comments:Clean hood filters and all excess of grease on and accumulation of grease,such components shall be cleaned in surrounding cooking equipment. accordance with ANSIIIKECA C10. Fire Resistant Construction Maintenance Status Code Description Fail 704.1-Maintaining protection. Where required when the building was originally constructed, Location:South dining area materials and systems used to protect joints and voids in the Comments:Replace all missing ceiling tiles. following locations shall be maintained.The materials and systems shall be securely attached to or bonded to the adjacent construction,without openings visible through the construction.1.Joints in or between fire-resistance-rated walls,floors or floorlceiling assemblies and roof or roof/ceiling assemblies.2.Joints in smoke barriers.3.Voids at the intersection of a horizontal floor assembly and an exterior curtain wall.4.Voids at the intersection of a horizontal smoke barrier and an exterior curtain wall.5.Voids at the intersection of a nonfire-resistance-rated floor assembly and an exterior curtain wall.6.Voids at the intersection of a vertical fire barrier and an exterior curtain wall.7.Voids at the intersection of a vertical fire barrier and a nonfire-resistance-rated roof assembly.Unprotected joints and voids do not need to be protected where such joints and voids were not required to be protected when the building was originally constructed.Where the system design number is known,the system shall be inspected to the listing criteria and manufacturer's installation instructions. GENERATED ON 5/7/26, 7:49 AM 3 OF 4 ro Statement of Fees FEE Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid NIA $80.00 Invoice Number Check Number Transaction Number NIA NIA NIA GENERATED ON 5/7/26, 7:49 AM 4 OF 4 OF W A T� INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE �/�0 05/18/2026 06/23/2026 2026-00000473 $80.00 .,iaa••.. Ian 0 • • O 4S 1tt10N� Customer#: 13263 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN:: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable L J'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL& BAR 715 Mulberry St 3550 KIMBALL AV WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50702 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS COMMERCIAL FIRE INSPECTION - 3550 KIMBALL AVE- FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 05/06/2026 Description Total Price INSPECTION 2,000 $70.00 OCCUPANCY FEE $10.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# CHARGES 13263 05/18/2026 06/23/2026 2026-00000473 $80.00 Less Prepayment $0.00 Total Due-+ $80.00 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.