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Waterloo Fire Rescue Inspection Report 425 E.3rd Street M&J Caribbean Market-928 La Porte RD,BLDG 928 La Porte Rd,Waterloo IA 50702 INSPECTION DETAILS Inspection Date tnspect,on Type Inspection Number 07127/2026 Annual Inspection(1Yr) /4 4. go. 23495 Lead Inspector Shift Station Unit BRAD BALDWIN NIA NIA NIA Other Inspectors NIA SUMMARY OF INSPECTION 0 38 0 17 ® 24 Passed codes Failed codes N/A codes NEXT STEPS Please direct questions about your Inspection to: Reinspection Date BRAD BALDWIN 08/24/2026 brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org,3192914319 GENERAL NOTES BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 11:48 •$80 annual inspection fee BRAD BALDWIN-07/27/2026 @ 11:48 •Commercial Fire Inspector-brad.baldwin@waterloo-ia.org-Work:319-291-4319(#5)-Cell:319-230-1224 SIGNATURES Contact signature Inspector signature No signat Report completeded post inspection John Alesse-2025 Date: BRAD BALDWIN 07127/2026 CHECKLISTS GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 1 OF 12 Means of Egress 5t tus Code Description Fail 1010.1.3-Door opening force Forces to unlatch and open doors. Location:South exit door(Mitchell Ave)side The force for pushing or pulling open interior swinging Comments:Repair or replace exit door that failed to open. egress doors,other than fire doors,shall not exceed 5 Replacement of door requires obtaining permit and 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 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 2 OF 12 Additional Codes _, tus Code Description Fail 1018.4-Aisle accessways In Group M. An aisle accessway shall be provided on not less than one Location:Product shelving aisles side of each element within the merchandise pad.The Comments:Remove all obstructions to maintain clear aisle widths of minimum clear width for an aisle accessway not required to 30 inches.Several aisles noted during inspection less than the be accessible shall be 30 inches(762 mm).The required clear required minimum of 30 inches in width. width of the aisle accessway shall be measured perpendicular to the elements and merchandise within the merchandise pad.The 30-inch(762 mm)minimum clear width shall be maintained to provide a path to an adjacent aisle or aisle accessway.The common path of egress travel shall not exceed 30 feet(9144 mm)from any point in the merchandise pad.Exception:For areas serving not more than 50 occupants,the common path of egress travel shall not exceed 75 feet(22 860 mm). Fail 315.3-Storage in buildings. Storage of materials in buildings shall be orderly and stacks shall be stable.Storage of combustible materials shall be separated from heaters or heating devices by distance or shielding so that ignition cannot occur. Fail 603.1.1-Equipment and fixtureswiring. Electrical equipment and fixtures All electrical equipment, Location:Chest freezer near back storage wiring,devices and appliances shall be tested;and listed by Comments:Appliances including motors or heat producing elements an approved agency and labeled;and installed,used and shall plug directly to a permanent outlet.Freezer currently plugged ed to maintained in accordance with NFPA 70 and all instructions an extension cord shall be corrected. included as part of such listing. Fail 901.4-Installation.Fire protection and life safety systems. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance Location:Sprinkler system with the original installation standards for that system. Comments:5 year sprinkler inspection past due as of 1114125. Required systems shall be extended,altered or augmented as Provide contractors inspection report including any deficiencies necessary to maintain and continue protection where the corrected to be uploaded to Compliance Engine. building is altered,remodeled or added to.Alterations to fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards.Fire protection and life safety systems shall be installed,repaired,operated and maintained in accordance with this code and the International Building Code. GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 3 OF 12 General Housekeeping Status Code Description Fail 305.1-Clearance from ignition sources. 0 Clearance between ignition sources,such as luminaires, Location:Mechanical room heaters,flame-producing devices and combustible materials, Comments:Remove all storage within 36 inches of water heater. shall be maintained in an approved manner, Storage seen in picture attached also blocks access to furnace. Appliances shall be accessible and clearances maintained from combustibles at all times. 0 ",.--",...Iiii Fail 315.3.1-Ceiling clearance. Storage shall be maintained 2 feet(610 mm)or more below Location:Storage shelving near bathroom the ceiling in nonsprinklered areas of buildings or not less Comments:Lower all storage within 18 inches below sprinkler head. than 18 inches(457 mm)below sprinkler head deflectors in Storage along walls that do not interfere with sprinkler head coverage sprinklered areas of buildings.Exceptions:1.The 2-foot(610 does not apply, mm)ceiling clearance is not required for storage along walls in nonsprinklered areas of buildings.2.The 18-inch(457 mm) ceiling clearance is not required for storage along walls in areas of buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3. GENERATED ON 7/27/28, 3:33 PM 4 OF 12 Fire Sprinkler System status Code Descriptlof Fail 903.3.3-Obstructed locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed with regard to Location:Drink fridge near front exit obstructions that will delay activation or obstruct the water Comments:Remove storage above fridge to avoid obstructing distribution pattern and shall be in accordance with the sprinkler head spray pattern.Maintain storage 18"below sprinkler applicable automatic sprinkler system standard that is being head. 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 {ifa %! ._ .ems tiara ., -. ',,,. r. loilitr, " . ,!.....„4.,.... ..46„ . 1 ail 1 .,..,i.. 4. , , ,..,.. _ _ : .. ,,,,--.; _,J,,, ,.. 1.11;s4t.,__,..111.1.:.:.11 ,;, , :ii, .z.,_".,:,,..,, i GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 5 OF 12 Fire Service Features Status Code Description Fail 509.2-Equipment access. 0 Approved access shall be provided and maintained for all fire Location:Front wall near exit door protection system equipment to permit immediate safe Comments:Relocate ice cream freezer to avoid obstructing clear operation and maintenance of such equipment.Storage,trash path of access to fire alarm pull station.Maintain ready access to pull and other materials or objects shall not be placed or kept in station at all times. such a manner that would prevent such equipment from being readily accessible. -00 GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 6 OF 12 Electrical Safety saws Code Description Fail 603.4-Working space and clearancesclearance. A working space of not Working space around electrical Location:Back storage equipment shall be provided in accordance with Section comments.Remove storage within 36 inches of electric panel and 110.26 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated 1,000 volts or maintain clear path of access at all times. less,and Section 110.33 of NFPA 70 for electrical equipment rated over 1,000 volts.The minimum required working space shall be not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in width,36 inches (914 mm)in depth and 78 inches(1981 mm)in height shall be providedin front of electrical service equipment.Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches(762 mm),the minimum working space shall be not less than the width of the equipment.Storage of materials shall not be located within the designated working space.Exceptions:1. Where other dimensions are required or allowed by NFPA 70. 2.Access openings into attics or under-floor areas that provide a minimum clear opening of 22 inches(559 mm)by 30 inches(762 mm). t" 1 a ,, sut • „, dr 3 GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3;33 PM 7 OF 12 Fail 603.5.2-Application and usePower supply. l:l Relocatable power taps and current taps shall be directly Location:Behind register counter connected to a permanently installed receptacle,Exceptions: Comments:Each power strip shall be plugged directly to a 1.Where approved for use in a Group A occupancy or in a permanent outlet,not allowed to daisy chain(as seen in photo meeting room in a Group B occupancy,not more than five attached).Power strips shall be properly supported or mounted to relocatable power taps shall be permitted to be connected avoid hanging by wires and 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. -72 Lori (, It4i,. 9 r t � Fail 603.5.3-Installation. Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, Location:Front wall near exit door ceilings,floors,under doors or floor coverings,or be subject Comments:Power strip shall be properly mounted to wall to avoid to environmental or physical damage. hanging by wires.Power strips shall be used for low wattage electronics only. sx # h �Sm 8 OF 12 GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM Fail 603.5.3-Installation. `:J Relocatable power tap cords shall not extend through walls, Location:Front wall near exit door ceilings,floors,under doors or floor coverings,or be subject Comments:Multi plug adapter shall be replaced with power strip with to environmental or physical damage. manual reset button,properly mounted to avoid hanging by wires and used for low wattage electronics only. Y 7 Ati 1 to;., \%SI 73-,,,;im'''...... :*4..''''''''':2'.::::::11:e:'(kt'i ,,,,,:71:'''''''''''':77'-7-‘7''o,, Fail 603.6-Extension cords. CI) Extension cords and flexible cordsshall not be a substitute Location:Behind register counter and throughout entire space for permanent wiring and shall be listed and labeled in Comments:Remove all extension cords,they shall not be used as a accordance with UL 817.Extension cords and flexible substitute for permanent wiring.If adding a new outlet,a licensed cordsshall not be affixed to structures,extended through electrical contractor shall obtain permit and inspection. 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. . ,-it ! '4a 14 .F `. tom . .,„,„., k .,., it 1*� ' r ► R GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 9 OF 12 Fire Resistant Construction Maintenance Status Code Description Fail 704.1-Maintaining protection. 0 Where required when the building was originally constructed, Location:Above product shelving 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.1.3oints in or between fire-resistance-rated walls,floors or floor/ceiling assemblies and roof or roof/ceiling assemblies.2.3oints 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. 10 OF 12 GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM Portable Fire Extingusihers Status Code Description Fail 906.2-General requirements. O Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected,installed and Location:Back storage maintained in accordance with this section and NFPA 10. Comments:Provide required annual service to extinguisher,last Exceptions:1.The distance of travel to reach an extinguisher tagged for service in May 2021. 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. t rah; Fail 906.7-Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers,not housed in cabinets, Comments:Annually serviced extinguisher shall be properly shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied. mounted on wall bracket from 4"-5'from the floor.Travel distance to Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the access extinguisher shall not exceed 75 ft.Currently sitting on floor mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's near back storage roomtmechanicai room installation instructions. GENERATED ON 7/27/26, 3:33 PM 11 OF 12 re 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 7/27/26, 3;33 PM 12 OF 12 Of W A p INVOICE DATE DUE DATE INVOICE# TOTAL DUE 07/31/2026 09/04/2026 2027-00000055 $80.00 rrirr�•s. I. y p Customer#: 24594 Please Make Check Payable and Remit To: City of Waterloo ATTN: City Clerk/Accounts Receivable M&J CARIBBEAN BAR RESTAURANT 715 Mulberry St 926 LA PORTE RD 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 - 928 LAPORTE RD-07/27/26 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 24594 07/31/2026 09/04/2026 2027-00000055 $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.