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Home My WebLink About520 LAPORTE ROAD - EL MERCADITO r„Ep,o Waterloo Fire Rescue *. , Inspection Report 425 E.3rd Street El Mercadito-520 La Porte RD,BLDG 520 La Porte Rd,Waterloo IA 50702 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Number 05101/2026 Annual Inspection(1Yr) 16769 Lead Inspector Station Unit BRAD BALDWIN NIA NIA N/A Other Inspectors NIA SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 0 35 C 7 ® 36 Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date BRAD BALDWIN 05/26/2026 brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org,3192914319 GENERAL NOTES BRAD BALDWIN-05/0412026 @ 07:12 •$80 annual inspection fee BRAD BALDWIN-05104/2026 @ 07:12 •Commercial Fire Inspector-brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org-Work:319-291-4319(#5)-Cell:319-230-1224 BRAD BALDWIN-05/04/2026 @ 07:12 •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-05/04/2026 @ 07:12 •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 No signature �p Report completed post inspection Elida ledasma Date: _ BRAD BALDWIN 05/04/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 1. OF Means of Egress Saws Code Description Fail 1010.1.3-Door opening force Forces to unlatch and open doors. Location:Back(west)exit door The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging Comments:Repair or replace door to open with less than 15lbs of egress doors,other than fire doors,shall not exceed 5 force.Hard to open during inspection. 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 N)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 N)force. GENERATED ON 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 2 OF 7 Additional Codes Status Code Description Fail 1010.2.1-Unlatching. OThe unlatching of any door or leaf for Location:Back(west)exit door egress shall require not require more than one operation Comments:Unlatching and unlocking door shall take one motion motion in a single linear or rotational direction to release all only,remove all hardware that exceeds more than one motion.Both latching and all locking devices.Exceptions:1.Places of deadbolts were noted in locked position during open business hours, detention or restraint.2.Where manually operated bolt locks door must remain unlocked. are permitted by Section 1010.2.5.3.Doors with automatic flush bolts as permitted by Section 1010.2.4,Item 3 4.4.Doors from individual dwelling units and sleeping units of Group R occupancies as permitted by Section 1010.2.4,Item 4 5. x; MEEERS t>rI s > GENERATED ON 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 3 OF 7 Fail 1010.2.4-Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of Location:Front exit doors(2) doors where any of the following exist:1.Places of detention Comments:Permanent approved signage shall be installed to doors or restraint.2.In Group I-1,Condition 2 and Group 1-2 (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 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 4 OF 7 Fail 509.2-Equipment access. OApproved access shall be provided and maintained for all fire Location:Electric panel near back exit door protection system equipment to permit immediate safe Comments:Remove screws in panel door and storage below panel. operation and maintenance of such equipment.Storage,trash Maintain 36 inches of clearance from panel at all times and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept in such a manner that would prevent such equipment from being readily accessible. Fail 605.1.4-Access. Ox The installation of fuel-fired equipment shall be provided with Location:Mechanical room access to equipment for cleaning hot surfaces;removing Comments:Remove storage to provide ready access to furnace burners;replacing motors,controls,air filters,chimney and vent connectors,draft regulators and other working parts; and for adjusting,cleaning and lubricating parts. � \iL 1 \ 1 t5, ` - 1 GENERATED ON 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 5 OF 7 Electrical Safety S[::,s Code Description Fail 603.6-Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute Location:West exterior-Above Air Conditioner for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in Comments:Remove extension cord. 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. Fail 603.6-Extension cords. OExtension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute Location:Walk-in fridge for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in Comments:Flexible wiring shall not extend through concealed area, accordance with UL 817.Extension cords and flexible remove orange cord running through cooler wall. 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. • • tip GENERATED ON 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 6 OF , t'® Statement of Fees FEE Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid N/A $80.00 Invoice Number Check Number Transaction Number N/A NIA NIA GENERATED ON 5/4/26, 3:19 PM 7 OF 7 f W 4 F INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE O 0 06/01/2026 07/06/2026 2026-00000493 $80.00 . ' 1 1/ 1 III ,• . • Customer#: 9934 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable EL MERCADITO 715 Mulberry St 520 LA PORTE RD 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-520 LAPORTE RD-05/01/2026 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 Description Total Price INSPECTION 2,000 $70.00 OCCUPANCY FEE $10.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# " CHARGES 9934 06/01/2026 07/06/2026 2026-00000493 $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.