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THAWNG,LIAN 715 Mulberry St
705 W 5TH ST WATERLOO, IA 50703
WATERLOO,IA 50702
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I INSPECTION REPORT
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Inspection Dade:10/19/2020 i Inspection Type:Annual Inspection(1Yr) ; Inspection Number:5075 I Shift: N/A Station: N/A
Unit: N/A Lead Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL Other Inspectors:CHRIS FERGUSON
STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1008.3.2-Buildings In the event of power supply failure,in buildings that require two or more means of
egress,an emergency electrical system shall automatically illuminate all of the
following areas: 1.Interior exit access stairways and ramps 2.Interior and exterior
exit stairways and ramps.3. Exit passageways.4.Vestibules and areas on the level of
discharge used for exit discharge in accordance with Section 1028.1.5. Exterior
landings as required by Section 1010.1.6 for exit doorways that lead directly to the
exit discharge.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:Install emergency egress lights per code after
review by a licensed design professional.
FAIL 1010.1.10-Panic and fire exit Doors serving a Group H occupancy and doors serving rooms or spaces with an
hardware occupant load of 50 or more in a Group A or E occupancy shall not be provided with a
latch or lock other than panic hardware or fire exit hardware. Exceptions: 1.A main
exit of a Group A occupancy shall be permitted to be locking in accordance with
Section 1010.1.9.3, Item 2.2.Doors serving a Group A or E occupancy shall be
permitted to be electromagnetically locked in accordance with Section
1010.1.9.9.Electrical rooms with equipment rated 1,200 amperes or more and over 6
feet(1829 mm)wide,and that contain over-current devices,switching devices or
control devices with exit or exit access doors,shall be equipped with panic hardware
or fire exit hardware.The doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments: Re-install panic hardware on outside exit door
from stage area with proper permits and inspections.Remove all other hardware.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1010.1.9.4-Bolt locks Manually operated flush bolts or surface bolts are not permitted. Exceptions: 1.On
doors not required for egress in individual dwelling units or sleeping units.2.Where
a pair of doors serves a storage or equipment room,manually operated edge-or
surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf.3.Where a pair of doors
serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F or S occupancy,
manually operated edge-or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive
leaf.The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar operating
hardware.4.Where a pair of doors serves a Group B,F or S occupancy,manually
operated edge-or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on the inactive leaf provided
such inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity requirements and the
building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.1.The inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs,panic bars or
similar operating hardware.5.Where a pair of doors serves patient care rooms in
Group 1-2 occupancies,self-latching edge-or surface-mounted bolts are permitted on
the inactive leaf provided that the inactive leaf is not needed to meet egress capacity
requirements and the inactive leaf shall not contain doorknobs, panic bars or similar
operating hardware.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:Remove slide bolt from stage exit door.
FAIL 102.3-Change of use or Changes shall not be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place
occupancy the structure in a different division of the same group or occupancy or in a different
group of occupancies,unless such structure is made to comply with the
requirements of this code and the International Building Code.Subject to the
approval of the fire code official,the use or occupancy of an existing structure shall
be allowed to be changed and the structure is allowed to be occupied for purposes in
other groups without conforming to all of the requirements of this code and the
International Building Code for those groups, provided the new or proposed use is
less hazardous, based on life and fire risk,than the existing use.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:This building is currently classified as a B or
Business occupancy.There is furniture and other indications that the upper level is
being utilized as a Church.Owner states that church is only for family members at
this time.The use of the building during inspections does not comply with the
allowable use of the classification of a business occupancy. Use and occupancy of the
building must be reviewed by a licensed design professoinal. Not to be occupied as a
church.
FAIL 102.4-Application of building The design and construction of new structures shall comply with the International
code Building Code,and any alterations,additions,changes in use or changes in
structures required by this code,which are within the scope of the International
Building Code,shall be made in accordance therewith.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:Numerous modifications have been completed in
the building including electrical, plumbing, HVAC as well as concrete stairs in the
egress path of the building.All items altered require a permit and inspections
obtained from the City of Waterloo Building Department. Building use and occupancy
must be reviewed by a licensed design professional before permits may be issued.All
electrical,HVAC,,building and plumbing modifications must be removed or brought
to code by licensed professional with proper permits and inspections.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 1031.2-Reliability Required exit accesses,exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained
free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other
emergency where the building area served by the means of egress is occupied.An
exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that interferes with a
means of egress.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments: Remove obstructions.A.from main entry way. B.
in exit stair way from the stage to back door and from stairway to balcony.C
improper stairs in exit discharge path.
FAIL 315.3.2-Means of egress Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and
ramps.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:clear path of obstructions to exit path from stage
on upper level.
FAIL 604.2.12-Means of egress Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination in accordance
illumination with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:provide emergency egress lighting for assembly
area and for exit paths.
FAIL 604.2.5-Exit signs Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs as required in Section 1013.6.3.The
system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration of not less than
90 minutes.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:Repair exit lights:a.exit light in vestibule. B.inside
main exit door.C Directional exit sign pointing wrong way on stage.D.by outside exit
door from stage.
FAIL 605.1 -Abatement of Identified electrical hazards shall be abated. Identified hazardous electrical conditions
electrical hazards 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 an electrical shock or fire hazard shall not be used.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:All wiring installed without proper permits and
inspections must be removed by a licensed electrician and corrected to Electrical
code with proper permits and inspections.A partial list of electrical hazards includes
improper use of ground adapters, improperly installed conduit(non-approved
materials)use of unapproved wire in conduit per electrical inspector.
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STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION
FAIL 605.3-Working space and A working space of not less than 30 inches(762 mm)in width,36 inches(914 mm)in
clearance depth and 78 inches(1981 mm)in height shall be provided in front of electrical
service equipment.Where the electrical service equipment is wider than 30 inches
(762 mm),the 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 which provide a minimum clear opening of
22 inches(559 mm)by 30 inches(762 mm).
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments: Remove multi-plug adapters not being used in
conformance of testing.
FAIL 605.4-Multiplug adapters Multiplug adapters,such as cube adapters,unfused plug strips or any other device
not complying with NFPA 70 shall be prohibited.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:remove multi-plug adapters not being used in
conformance of testing.
FAIL 605.7-Appliances Electrical appliances and fixtures shall be tested and listed in published reports of
inspected electrical equipment by an approved agency and installed and maintained
in accordance with all instructions included as part of such listing.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:clothes washer must plug directly into permanent
outlet. Remove ground adapter.
FAIL 903.3.1 -Standards Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1,unless otherwise permitted by Sections 903.3.1.2 and 903.3.1.3 and other
chapters of this code,as applicable.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments:Current use of building may require fire sprinkler.
Provide professional design review of the use of the building.
FAIL 906.6-Unobstructed and Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms
unobscured or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely avoided, means shall be
provided to indicate the locations of extinguishers.
Inspector:JEFF SIEBEL-Comments: Remove obstructions to fire extinguisher from
front entry. Maintain a minimum of 36"clearance at all times.
GENERAL NOTES
JEFF SIEBEL-10/20/2020 @ 07:48 Re-inspection fee$100
JEFF SIEBEL-10/20/2020 @ 07:49
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GENERAL NOTES
JEFF SIEBEL-10/20/2020 @ 07:49
JEFF SIEBEL-10/20/2020 @ 07:50
JEFF SIEBEL-10/20/2020 @ 08:30 Called Thawng on day of scheduled inspection.(Monday as requested)He stated he
was not ready.We should not come. I asked if he had anything for us to look at and he
stated he was not ready. Did not want us to come.Said could be ready in 2 weeks as he
has called Cedar Valley Electric and they have not returned call. Brock Weliver and I
stopped and posted a no occupancy sign on 701 W 5th.This building must not be used
for gatherings until a professional design review and all life safety measures brought to
code.
REINSPECTION DATE
11/02/2020
CONTACT SIGNATURE
Thawng Lian or David Lian
Signed on: 10/20/2020 @ 08:32PYlb .1\-\ 6\1
INSPECTOR SIGNATURE
JEFF SIEBEL
Signed on: 10/20/2020 @ 08:33
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION?
JEFF SIEBEL
Jeff.Siebel@Waterloo-ia.org
(319)291-4319
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