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TOWER PARK DR „•s,_ Waterloo Fire Rescue+ Inspection Report 425 E.3rd Street ” Lowes-400 E tower park DR,BLDG 400 E Tower Park Dr,Waterloo IA 50701 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date Inspection Type , Inspection Number • 06/29/2026 Annual Inspection(1Yr) 17421 Lead Inspector Shift T Station Unit BRAD BALDWIN NIA N/A NIA Other Inspectors NIA SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 0 38 0 25 ® 22 Passed codes Failed codes NIA codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date BRAD BALDWIN 07/31/2026 brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org,3192914319 GENERAL NOTES BRAD BALDWIN-06/30/2026©08:18 •$610 annual inspection fee BRAD BALDWIN-06/3012026 @ 08:18 •Commercial Fire Inspector-brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org-Work:319-291-4319(#5)-Cell:319-230-1224 BRAD BALDWIN-06/30/2026 @ 08:18 •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 Report completed post inspection Scott June Date: BRAD BALDWIN 06130/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 1 OF 10 Means of Egress Starts Code Description Fail 1010.1.3-Door opening force Forces to unlatch and open doors. Location:Break room The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging Comments:Repair or replace exit door that failed to open during egress doors,other than fire doors,shall not exceed 5 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. Fail 1010.1.3-Door opening force Forces to unlatch and open doors. Location:Lawn&garden-Gate#95 The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging Comments:Left exit door shall be repaired or replaced to allow door egress doors,other than fire doors,shall not exceed 5 to open with less than 15lbs of force.Door failed to open easily today. 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 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 2 OF 10 Additional Codes Status Code Description Fail 1010.2.13.1-Delayed egress locking system. The delayed egress locking system shall be installed and Location:Lawn&garden-Gate#91 operated in accordance with all of the following:1.The delay Comments:Replace faded and damaged delayed egress signage as electronics of the delayed egress locking system shall outlined in code.Signage shall be permanently affixed to door. deactivate upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system,allowing immediate,free egress.2.The delay electronics of the delayed egress locking system shall deactivate upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock mechanism,allowing immediate free egress. 3.The delayed egress locking system shall have the capability of being deactivated at the fire command center and other approved locations.4.An attempt to egress shall initiate an irreversible process that shall allow such egress in not more than 15 seconds when a physical effort to exit is applied to the egress side door hardware for not more than 3 seconds. Initiation of the irreversible process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door.Once the delay electronics have been deactivated,rearming the delay electronics shall be by manual means only.Exception:Where approved,a delay of not more than 30 seconds is permitted on a delayed egress door.5.The egress path from any point shall not pass through more than one delayed egress locking system. Exceptions:1.In Group I-1,Condition 2,Group 1-2 or 1-3 occupancies,the egress path from any point in the building shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided that the combined delay does not exceed 30 seconds.2.In Group I-1,Condition 1 or Group 1-4 occupancies,the egress path from any point in the building shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided that the combined delay does not exceed 30 seconds and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.6.A sign shall be provided on the door and shall be located above and within 12 inches(305 mm)of the door exit hardware:Exception:Where approved,in Group occupancies,the installation of a sign is not required where care recipients who,because of clinical needs,require restraint or containment as part of the function of the treatment area.6.1.For doors that swing in the direction of egress,the sign shall read:"PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15(30]SECONDS."6.2.For doors that swing in the opposite direction of egress,the sign shall read:"PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS.DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15[30]SECONDS."6.3.The sign shall comply with the visual character requirements in ICC A117.1. 7.Emergency lighting shall be provided on the egress side of the door.8.The delayed egress locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL 294. GENERATED ON 6/30/28, 10:34 AM 3 OF 10 Fail 1010.2.13.1-Delayed egress locking system. The delayed egress locking system shall be installed and Location:Receiving door operated in accordance with all of the following:i.The delay Comments:Replace missing delayed egress signage as outlined in electronics of the delayed egress locking system shall code.Signage shall be permanently affixed to door. deactivate upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic fire detection system,allowing immediate,free egress.2.The delay electronics of the delayed egress locking system shall deactivate upon loss of power controlling the lock or lock mechanism,allowing immediate free egress. 3.The delayed egress locking system shall have the capability of being deactivated at the fire command center and other approved locations.4.An attempt to egress shall initiate an irreversible process that shall allow such egress in not more than 15 seconds when a physical effort to exit is applied to the egress side door hardware for not more than 3 seconds. Initiation of the irreversible process shall activate an audible signal in the vicinity of the door.Once the delay electronics have been deactivated,rearming the delay electronics shall be by manual means only.Exception:Where approved,a delay of not more than 30 seconds is permitted on a delayed egress door.5.The egress path from any point shall not pass through more than one delayed egress locking system. Exceptions:1.In Group I-1,Condition 2,Group 1-2 or 1-3 occupancies,the egress path from any point in the building shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided that the combined delay does not exceed 30 seconds.2.In Group I-1,Condition 1 or Group 1-4 occupancies,the egress path from any point in the building shall pass through not more than two delayed egress locking systems provided that the combined delay does not exceed 30 seconds and the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1.6.A sign shall be provided on the door and shall be located above and within 12 inches(305 mm)of the door exit hardware:Exception:Where approved,in Group! occupancies,the installation of a sign is not required where care recipients who,because of clinical needs,require restraint or containment as part of the function of the treatment area.6.1.For doors that swing in the direction of egress,the sign shall read:"PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15[30]SECONDS."6,2.For doors that swing in the opposite direction of egress,the sign shall read:"PULL UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS.DOOR CAN BE OPENED IN 15[30]SECONDS."6.3.The sign shall comply with the visual character requirements in ICC A117.1. 7.Emergency lighting shall be provided on the egress side of the door.8.The delayed egress locking system units shall be listed in accordance with UL 294. Fail 507.5.2-Inspection,testing and maintenance. Fire hydrant systems shall be subject to periodic tests as Location:Private fire hydrants required by the fire code official.Fire hydrant systems shall Comments:Provide annual inspection and contractors report be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall including all deficiencies corrected to be uploaded to Compliance be repaired where defective.Additions,repairs,alterations Engine.Currently 48 days past due for inspection. and servicing shall comply with approved standards.Records of tests and required maintenance shall be maintained. Fail 5106.5.2-Cartoned aerosol products. X Level 2 and 3 aerosol products displayed or merchandised Location:Aisle 6 more than 8 feet(2438 mm)above the finished floor shall be Comments:Spray paint stored higher than 8 feet must be in enclosed in cartons. cartons. GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 4 OF 10 Fail 603.1-General, Electrical equipment,wiring and systems required by this Location:Break room code or the International Building Code shall be installed, Comments:Remove toaster plugged to power strip.Appliances with used and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and motors or heat producing elements shall plug directly to a permanent Sections 603.2 through 603.10. outlet Fail 6107.3-Clearance to combustibles. Weeds,grass,brush,trash and other combustible materials Location:South exterior of building shall be kept not less than 10 feet(3048 mm)from LP-gas Comments:Remove all combustible material(pallets)within 10ft of tanks or containers, propane cabinet. I F r � � i,. Fail 907.8.4-Inspection,testing and maintenance. OThe building owner shall be responsible to maintain the fire Location:Lawn&garden center-near north double doors and life safety systems in an operable condition at all times. Comments:Damage to device(see attachment)shall be corrected. Service personnel shall meet the qualification requirements of NFPA 72 for inspection,testing and maintenance of such systems.Records of inspection,testing and maintenance shall be maintained. 1* 7 ` r • r " r r r ' r • etAti r GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 5 OF 10 Emergency Equipment Stan,'.-. Code Description Fail 1203.2,15-Means of egress illumination. OEmergency power shall be provided for means of egress Location:All of building illumination in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5,1. Comments:Provide documentation of testing all emergency egress lighting in the building including repairs made to maintain working properly,documentation shall include address,signature and date of responsible person. Fail 1203.2.6-Exit signs. 0 Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required Location:All of building in Section 1013.6.3.The system shall be capable of powering Comments:Provide documentation of testing all exit signs in the the required load for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, building including repairs made to maintain working properly, documentation shall include address,signature and date of responsible person. Fail 1203.2.6-Exit signs. OEmergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required Location:Pro desk in Section 1013.6.3.The system shall be capable of powering Comments:Repair exit sign to point in the direction of exit path, the required load for a duration of not less than 90 minutes. currently sign is turned in wrong direction. Fail 1203.4.3-Records. Records of the inspection,testing and maintenance of Location:Backup generator report emergency and standby power systems shall include the date Comments:Provide annual inspection and contractors report of service,name of the servicing technician,a summary of including all deficiencies corrected to be uploaded to Compliance conditions noted and a detailed description of any conditions Engine.Currently due for inspection as of 6130126. requiring correction and what corrective action was taken. Such records shall be maintained. Fire Alarm System Status Code Description Fail Chapter 14-Inspection,testing,and maintenance 0 Fire alarm system tested at least annually by licensed Location:Fire alarm contractor Comments:Provide annual inspection and contractors report including all deficiencies corrected to be uploaded to Compliance Engine.Currently due for inspection on 7115126,"battery trouble" alarm noted during 6129126 inspection. r ''= yr o e ?_ Vizor t ,v, R II — ..— ------ lk GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 6 OF 10 Fire Sprinkler System Status Code Description Fail 5.2.1-Annual sprinkler system inspection OSprinklers shall be inspected at least annually by licensed Location:Sprinkler system contractor Comments:Provide annual inspection and contractors report including all deficiencies corrected to be uploaded to Compliance Engine.Currently 48 days past due for inspection. Fail 5.2.1.1.5-Missing escutcheons OEscutcheons and coverplates for recessed,flush,and Location:Main entrance above shopping carts concealed sprinklers shall be replaced if found missing Comments:Replace missing sprinkler escutcheon. during the inspection. Fail 5.2.1.1.5-Missing escutcheons OEscutcheons and coverplates for recessed,flush,and Location:Break room concealed sprinklers shall be replaced if found missing Comments:Replace missing escutcheon near exit door. during the inspection. Fail 903.3.3-Obstructed locations. OAutomatic sprinklers shall be installed with regard to Location:"Seasonal"area obstructions that will delay activation or obstruct the water Comments:Remove sun shade if over Oft in width or add sprinkler distribution pattern and shall be in accordance with the coverage below obstruction applicable automatic sprinkler system standard that is being used.Automatic sprinklers shall be installed in or under covered kiosks,displays,booths,concession stands or equipment that exceeds 4 feet(1219 mm)in width.Not less than a 3-foot(914 mm)clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of piles of combustible fibers.Exception:Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904. t al „ sn te'".+-..._ au `4 Ozmi:_ 4 - c s y a Fail Table 8.1.1.2-Fire pump inspection,testing,and maintenance OFire pump being tested(run)?Weekly for diesel/monthly for Location:Fire pump electric. Comments:Provide annual inspection and contractors report including all deficiencies corrected to be uploaded to Compliance Engine.Currently 48 days past due for inspection. GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 7 OF 10 Fire Service Features Sans Code Description Fail 509.1-Identification. Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved Location:Pro desk-near register#3 manner.Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning Comments:"Fire hose connection"sign shall be installed in systems,sprinkler risers and valves,or other fire detection, suppression or control elements fire protection systems shall approved location.Currently sign is laying up in roof trusses,non- visible be identified for the use of the fire department.Approved signs required to identify fire protection system equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable materials,permanently installed and readily visible. Fail 509.1-Identification. Fire protection equipment shall be identified in an approved Location:Aisle 3,bay 14 manner.Rooms containing controls for air-conditioning Comments:Replace missing"Fire Hose Connection"signage systems,sprinkler risers and valves,or other fire detection, suppression or control elements fire protection systems shall be identified for the use of the fire department.Approved signs required to identify fire protection system equipment and equipment location shall be constructed of durable materials,permanently installed and readily visible. Electrical Safety 'iflc•.e: Code Description Fail 603.5.3-Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, Location:Store managers office ceilings,floors,under doors or floor coverings,or be subject Comments:Power strip shall be properly mounted to avoid hanging to environmental or physical damage. by wires Fail 603.6-Extension cords. Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute Location:Strapping machine-near bathrooms. for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in Comments:Remove appliance cord running through doorway(Door accordance with UL 817.Extension cords and flexible #27)to avoid pinching hazard. 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. GENERATED ON 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 8 OF 10 Fire Resistant Construction Maintenance Status Code Description Fail 704.1-Maintaining protection. OWhere required when the building was originally constructed, Location:Main entrance breezeway materials and systems used to protect joints and voids in the Comments:Replace 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 floor/ceiling 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. Fail 704.1-Maintaining protection. Where required when the building was originally constructed, Location:Electric room near main entrance materials and systems used to protect joints and voids in the Comments:Replace 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 floor/ceiling 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 6/30/26, 10:34 AM 9 OF 10 Statement of Fees FEE Invoice Date Inspection Fee Date Paid Amount Paid NIA $610.00 Invoice Number Check Number Transaction Number NIA NIA N/A GENERATED ON 6/3G/26, 10:34 AM 10 OF 10 OF W q 7.F INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE A. �e 06/30/2026 08/05/2026 2026-00000600 $610.00 O. v 1, 0 10. �S 7v1) Customer#: 12176 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT 715 Mulberry St 400 E TOWER PARK WATERLOO, IA 50703 WATERLOO, IA 50701 Amount Enclosed: DETACH AND RETURN TOP PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT KEEP THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS COMMERCIAL FIRE INSPECTION -400 E. TOWER PARK DR- FOR BILLING INQUIRY: (319)291-4323 06/29/2026 Description Total Price INSPECTION 100,000 $600.00 OCCUPANCY FEE $10.00 CUSTOMER# BILLING DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# CHARGES 12176 06/30/2026 08/05/2026 2026-00000600 $610.00 Less Prepayment $0.00 Total Due—* $610.00 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.