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INSPECTION DETAILS
Inspection Date Inspection Type Inspection Number
06126/2026 Annual Inspection(1Yr) 0 a ?OP:, 532
Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit
BRAD BALDWIN NIA N/A N/A
Other Inspectors
NIA
SUMMARY OF INSPECTION
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Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes
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BRAD BALDWIN 07/30/2026
brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org,3192914319
GENERAL NOTES
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•$80 annual inspection fee
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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.
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Mike Tiggelar-2026 Date: BRAD BALDWIN 06130/2026
CHECKLISTS
GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 8:04 AM 1 OF 5
Additional Codes
Status Code Description
Fail 1010.2.4-Locks and latches.
Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of Location:Back exit
doors where any of the following exist 1.Places of detention Comments:Not more than a single motion allowed to unlatch and
or restraint.2.In Group 1.1,Condition 2 and Group 1-2 unlock door to exit.Options:(1)Remove all hardware not In
occupancies where the clinical needs of persons receiving compliance to code.(2)Second exit not required per occupancy and
care require containment or where persons receiving care approved by City Permit Writer,Jennifer Sparks to remove all exit
pose a security threat,provided that all clinical staff can signage directing towards back(north)exit including capping
readily unlock doors at all times,and all such locks are keyed electrical wires and containing in box with cover.Removing exit
to keys carried by all clinical staff at all times or all clinical signage allows all(north)door hardware to remain as is currently.
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.&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 6/30/26, 8:04 Mt 2 OF 5
Emergency Equipment
Status Code Description
Fail 1203.2.6 - Exit signs.
Ox Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required Location: Back exit
in Section 1013.6.3. The system shall be capable of powering Comments: Options: (1) Repair or replace exit sign that failed to
the required load for a duration of not less than 90 minutes. illuminate during test. (2) Second exit not required per occupancy
and approved by City Permit Writer, Jennifer Sparks to remove all exit
signage directing towards back (north) exit including capping
electrical wires and containing in box with cover.
Fail 1203.2.6 - Exit signs.
Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required Location: Front exit
in Section 1013.6.3. The system shall be capable of powering Comments: Repair or replace exit sign and egress lights combo that
the required load for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, failed to illuminate during test
Electrical Safety
Status Code Description
Fail 603.4.1 - Labeling.
Doors into electrical control panel rooms shall be marked Location: Electric panel
with a plainly visible and legible sign stating "ELECTRICAL
Comments: Provide approved permanent signage on door to panel
ROOM" or similar approved wording. The disconnecting closet indicating location of panel. Laminated paper will not be
means for each service, feeder or branch circuit originating accepted.
on a switchboard or panelboard shall be legibly and durably
marked to indicate its purpose unless such purpose is clearly
evident. Where buildings or structures are supplied by more
than one power source, markings shall be provided at each
service equipment location and at all interconnected electric
power production sources identifying all electric power
sources at the premises in accordance with NFPA 70.
Fail 603.5.2 - Application and usePower supply.
ax Relocatable power taps and current taps shall be directly Location: Below register counter
connected to a permanently installed receptacle. Exceptions: Comments: Multiple power strips daisy chained one from another,
1. Where approved for use in a Group A occupancy or in a each individual power strip shall plug directly to a permanent outlet.
meeting room in a Group B occupancy, not more than five All power strips shall include manual reset, be properly mounted and
relocatable power taps shall be permitted to be connected
be used for low wattage electronics only.
together or connected to an extension cord for temporary use
to supply power to electronic equipment. 2. Current taps and
relocatable power taps shall not be required to connect
directly to a permanently installed receptacle outlet where
used for 90 days or less for the purpose of testing the
performance of such devices.
GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 8:04 AM 3 OF 5
Portable Fire Extingusihers
stay_,s Cod, Description
Fail 906.2-General requirements.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected,installed and Location:Extinguisher
maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Comments:Provide annual service to extinguisher,currently no tag
Exceptions:1.The distance of travel to reach an extinguisher with date.
shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5
occupancies.2.Thirty-day inspections shall not be required
and maintenance shall be allowed to be once every 3 years
for dry-chemical or halogenated agent portable fire
extinguishers that are supervised by a listed and approved
electronic monitoring device,provided that all of the
following conditions are met:2.1.Electronic monitoring shall
confirm that extinguishers are properly positioned,properly
charged and unobstructed.2.2.Loss of power or circuit
continuity to the electronic monitoring device shall initiate a
trouble signal.2.3.The extinguishers shall be installed inside
of a building or cabinet in a noncorrosive environment.
2.4.Electronic monitoring devices and supervisory circuits
shall be tested every 3 years when extinguisher maintenance
is performed.2.5.A written log of required hydrostatic test
dates for extinguishers shall be maintained by the owner to
verify that hydrostatic tests are conducted at the frequency
required by NFPA 10.3.In Group 1-3,portable fire
extinguishers shall be permitted to be located at staff
locations.
GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 8:04 AM 4 OF 5
Elo Statement of Fees
FEE
Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid
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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.