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Home My WebLink About221 LINWOOD AVE WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE `--) ,s6 ` )\\c' ?ft( )11 INSPECTION REPORT A 7)0\ 221 LINWOOD AVE, WATERLOO IA S0702 DETAILS Inspection Date: 12/07/2021 1 Inspection Type: Rental Inspection j Inspection Number:6954 Shift: N/A I Station: N/A Unit: N/A I Lead Inspector:BARRY STRATTON 1 Other Inspectors: N/A I Fee:$50.00 —4// A _AAP° STATUS COVE DESCRIPTION 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: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Need grounding strap on service. Porch outlet needs replaced. Outlets all need approved covers and plates.Outlets need to be wired correctly. Outlets have bad grounds throughout house. Electric boxes missing covers in basement. Need a light in bathroom rated for a wet location. Light in to close to water contact in shower. GCFI outlets throughout house not wired correctly, FAR. 906.1 -Where required Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1.In new and existing Group A, B, E,F, H, I,M,R-1,R-2,R-4 and S occupancies. Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.2.Within 30 feet(9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment.3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.4. On each floor of structures under construction,except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315.1. 5. Where required by the sections indicated in Table 906.1.6.Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Need updated fire extinguisher. FAIL 907.2.11 -Single-and Listed single-and multiple-station smoke alarms complying with UL 217 shall be multiple-station smoke installed in accordance with Sections 907.2,11.1 through 907.2.11.6 and NFPA 72. alarms Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Need smoke detectors in each bedroom, outside bedrooms,and in basement. FAIL 915.1 -General Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in new buildings in accordance with Sections 915.1,1 through 915.6.Carbon monoxide detection shall be installed in existing buildings in accordance with Section 1103.9. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Need CO detector in vicinity of the bedrooms. F-ntea an 12t07 202'@ 1 1:53 Page 1 of 4 �K' K STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL R2-Unsafe Equipment Was the presence of unsafe equipment noted during the inspection?Equipment may include boilers,heating equipment,elevator,moving stairways,electrical wiring,and flammable liquid containers.(IPMC 108.1.2) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Electric system FAIL R3-Unfit for Human Is the structure found to be fit for human occupancy according to the code?(IPMC Occupancy 108.1.3) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Structural failure in basement. Electric system hazards. Unit has new tenants @ listed address before corrections are completed. No corrections have been done since last 2 inspections. FAIL R5- Exterior Structure Is the exterior of the structure maintained in good repair,structurally sound and sanitary state?(IPMC 304) Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Broken/missing windows. FAIL R6-Interior Structure Has the interior of the structure and equipment inside been maintained in good repair,structurally sound,and in a sanitary condition?(IPMC 305) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Need handrails to basement. Need covers on cold air returns. Need to replace windows/install windows on rear porch. Structural bracing in basement is failing. Need to brace house to meet code. Broken doors in upstairs bedrooms.Ceiling in upstairs hallway needs repaired. FAIL R6.A.-Interior Structure- Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1) Unsafe Conditions Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Electric and structural bracing in basement FAIL R6.B.-Residential Heating Are dwellings provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68F?(IPMC 602.2) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Need register covers on all vents/returns. FAIL R6.C.-Mechanical Eqiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working condition?(IPMC 603.1) Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Water heater installed in 2018 was done without permits and inspections. Contact licensed contractor to make corrections. GENERAL NOTES Pdnnted on 12 07.:721,c'1:53 Page 2 of 4 BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:49 403.2 Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Every 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. Need to install bath exhaust fan in bathroom. BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:49 505.4 Water heating facilities.Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink,lavatory, bathtub,shower and laundry facility at a minimum temperature of 110°F(43°C).A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom,toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed,unless adequate combustion air is provided.An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters. BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:49 604.3 Electrical system hazards.Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service,improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation,deterioration or damage,or for similar reasons, BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:49 605.1 Installation. Electrical equipment,wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:50 108.1.3 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. New tenants moved into listed address without corrections being done. BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:50 108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose of this code,any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described below shall be considered dangerous:4.Any portion of a building,or any member,appurtenance or ornamentation on the exterior thereof that is not of sufficient strength or stability,or is not so anchored,attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural or artificial loads of one and one-half the original designed value.6.The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy. Bracing in basement BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:53 106.4 Violation penalties.Any person who shall violate a provision of this code,or fail to comply therewith,or with any of the requirements thereof,shall be prosecuted within the limits provided by state or local laws. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.$500.00+95.00 Court Costs. Printed on/2107/2021 Cc 11153 Page 3 of 4 GENERAL NOTES BARRY STRATTON-12/07/2021 @ 11:52 9-7-6:DENIAL,SUSPENSION.REVOCATION OR NONRENEWAL:3.Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation within the time specified in the notice. REINSPECTION DATE 01/07/2f022 CONTACT SIGNATURE Ken Bergmann /1\1\0‘ Signed on:12/07/2021 @ 11:52 INSPECTOR SIGNATURE BARRY STRATTON Signed on:12/07/2021 @ 11:52 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION? BARRY STRATTON barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org (319)231-9147 Pr:nted on 12/07i2O21,Q 11:53 Page 4 of 4