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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWENDELL GAINES - 250 WESTERN AVENUE Waterloo Fire Rescue 0*1 Inspection Report weida ( 425 E.3rd Street BLDG 250 Western Avenue-250 Western AVE,Waterloo IA 50701-2634 r, Q ��S,.jc-C�, Jl Aire . INSPECTION DETAILS Lot ���p Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Number 06/08/2026 2015IPMC Rental Inspection Q I J C/L/ 154 Do 22775 Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit NATE BEUSELING N/A N/A N/A Other Inspectors Randy Girsch SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 00 023 ® 34 Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date NATE BEUSELING 07/09/2026 nate.beuseling@waterloo-ia.org GENERAL NOTES NATE BEUSELING-06/09/2026 C 15:38 Inspection due to tenant complaint,at time of inspection it was noted several windows broke out on both main floor and upstairs area,basement stairs unsuitable for use due to deterioration and egress blocking materials,several light switch covers missing,one in floor burnt,upstairs bathroom in disrepair including shower,drywall,and overly hot water not able to be adjusted due to dilapidated basement stairs,kitchen sink backed up,floor wet from waterline running from basement to fridge that is no longer there,no working smoke alarms present,front door to porch is blocked,and porch is full of belongings making fire escape impossible,along with windows busted on front porch aswell,back door to property in disrepair along with dilapidated drywall throughout property,upstairs bedrooms have no smoke detectors present and one bedroom showing signs of mold substance and drywall ceiling damaged caused by potential leak,bedroom doors do not function properly with one door being able to shut but cannot open back up from inside, outlets read anywhere from open ground to hot neutral reverse,exterior decks have loose railings and front porch has broken trust beams supporting it, rental unit is being found not fit for rental occupancy and rental occupancy can only be gained by fully passing a rental inspection NATE BEUSELING-06/09/2026 @ 15:39 At time of inspection unit was a active rental unit not registered with the City a 5100.00 fee applied SIGNATURES Contact signature Inspector signature No signature Report completed post inspection Wendell Gaines Date: NATE BEUSELING 06/09/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PM 1 OF 7 2015 IPMC Unsafe Structures and Equipment Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 108.1.1-Unsafe structures Ox Unsafe structures.An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life,health,property or safety of the public or the occupants of the structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire,or because such structure contains unsafe equipment or is so damaged,decayed,dilapidated, structurally unsafe or of such faulty construction or unstable foundation,that partial or complete collapse is possible. Fail 2015 IPMC 108.1.2-Unsafe equipment OUnsafe equipment includes any boiler,heating equipment, elevator,moving stairway,electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or other equipment on the premises or within the structure which is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment is a hazard to life,health, property or safety of the public or occupants of the premises or structure. Fail 2015 IPMC 108.1.3-Structure unfit for human occupancy A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe,unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance,is insanitary,vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination,or lacks ventilation, illumination,sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code,or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PM 2 OF 7 2015 IPMC Exterior Property Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 304.18-Building security 0 Doors,windows or hatchways for dwelling units,room units or housekeeping units shall be provided with devices designed to provide security for the occupants and property within. Fail 2015 IPMC 304.18.2-Windows OOperable windows located in whole or in part within 6 feet (1828 mm)above ground level or a walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling unit,rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented,leased or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device. Fail 2015 IPMC 304.7-Roofs and drainage OThe roof and flashing shall be sound,tight and not have defects that admit rain.Roof drainage shall be adequate to 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 307.1-General-Handrails&Guards Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair and every open portion of a stair,landing,balcony,porch,deck, ramp or other walking surface that is more than 30 inches (762 mm)above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in height or more than 42 inches(1067 mm)in height measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces.Guards shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in height above the floor of the landing,balcony,porch,deck,or ramp or other walking surface. GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PM 3 OF 7 2015 IPMC Egress Components Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 304.15-Doors OExterior doors,door assemblies,operator systems if provided,and hardware shall be maintained in good condition.Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door.Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3. Fail 2015 IPMC 305.4-Stairs and walking surfaces OEvery stair,ramp,landing,balcony,porch,deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. Fail 2015 IPMC 307.1-General-Handrails&Guards 0 Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair and every open portion of a stair,landing,balcony,porch,deck, ramp or other walking surface that is more than 30 inches (762 mm)above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in height or more than 42 inches(1067 mm)in height measured vertically above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces.Guards shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in height above the floor of the landing,balcony,porch,deck,or ramp or other walking surface. 2015 IPMC Interior Property Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 305.3-Interior surfaces Interior surfaces,including windows and doors,shall be maintained in good,clean and sanitary condition.Peeling, 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. Fail 2015 IPMC 305.4-Stairs and walking surfaces OEvery stair,ramp,landing,balcony,porch,deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. 2015 IPMC Rubbish &Garbage Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 308.1-Accumulation of rubbish or garbage OExterior property and premises,and the interior of every structure,shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. 2015 IPMC Pest Elimination Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 309.1-Infestation OStructures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation.Structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health.After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. ao= 7 GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PM 2015 IPMC Ventilation Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 403.2-Bathrooms and toilet rooms OEvery bathroom and toilet room shall comply with the ventilation requirements for habitable spaces as required by Section 403.1,except that a window shall not be required in such spaces equipped with a mechanical ventilation system. Air exhausted by a mechanical ventilation system from a bathroom or toilet room shall discharge to the outdoors and shall not be recirculated. 2015 IPMC Water System Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 504.1-General-Plumbing Facilities and Fixture ORequirements Plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order,and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed.Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe,sanitary and functional condition Fail 2015 IPMC 505.1-General-Water System OEvery sink,lavatory,bathtub or shower,drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system.Kitchen sinks,lavatories,laundry facilities,bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the International Plumbing code 2015 IPMC Electrical Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 605.2-Receptacles Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate and remote receptacle outlets.Every 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 OEvery public hall,interior stairway,toilet room,kitchen, bathroom,laundry room,boiler room and furnace room shall contain not less than one electric luminaire.Pool and spa luminaires over 15 V shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. Fail 603.2-Abatement of unsafe conditions and electrical 0 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. GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PM 5 OF 2015 IPMC Fire Protection Status Code Description Fail 2015 IPMC 704.2.1.2-Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and 1-1 OSingle or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2,R-3,R-4 and I-1 regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations:1.On the 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. Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms shall be listed in accordance with 217 and UL 2034 Fail 20211RC R315.3-Carbon Monoxide Detection:Location Carbon monoxide alarms in dwelling units shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.Where a fuel-burning appliance is located within bedroom or its attached bathroom,a carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed within the bedroom. 6OF7 GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PM Statement of Fees FEE invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid N/A $100.00 Invoice Number Check Number Transaction Number N/A N/A N/A GENERATED ON 6/9/26, 3:40 PN 7 OF 7 OF W III qI TF INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE �� 07/01/2026 08/05/2026 2027-00000003 $150.00 Il.IIl I I T- T Oo• Customer#: 24985 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN:: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable WENDELL GAINES 715 Mulberry St 250 WESTERN AVENUE WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO,IA 50701 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS RENTAL PROP INSPECTION - 250 WESTERN AVE- 06/08/2026 FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 Description Total Price REINSPECTION FEE 1ST $50.00 FAILURE TO OBTAIN PERMIT $100.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE DATE _ INVOICE# CHARGES 24985 07/01/2026 08/05/2026 2027-00000003 $150.00 Less Prepayment $0.00 Total Due--> $150.00 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.