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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1738 FLOWER ST (5) '-Thri)) j') i C__ Ta4)atin WATERLOO FIRERESCUE , \ vs INSPECTION REPORT \ \ SI 1738 FLOWER ST, WATERLOO IA 50701 5 0 Co I-3 DETAILS Inspection Date:03/01/2022 1 Inspection Type: Rental Inspection 1 inspection Number:7312 1 Shif• N/A 1 Station: N/A 1 Unit: N/A I Lead Inspector:BARRY STRATTON 1 Other Inspectors: N/A ? Fee:$50.00 ;� STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FA;L 1010.1.9- Door operations Except as specifically permitted by this section,egress doors shall be readily openable from the egress side without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Several doors missing hardware. Corrections still not done. FAIL 1018.1 -General Aisles and aisle accessways serving as a portion of the exit access in the means of egress system shall comply with the requirements of this section.Aisles or aisle accessways shall be provided from all occupied portions of the exit access that contain seats,tables,furnishings,displays and similar fixtures or equipment.The minimum width or required capacity of aisles shall be unobstructed.Exception: Encroachments complying with Section 1005.7. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Egress/exit lights not working. Lights and signage still not working 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: BARRY STRATTON-Comments: FAIL 1031.7-Emergency escape Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be maintained in accordance and rescue openings with the code in effect at the time of construction,and the following:Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools.Bars,grilles,grates or similar devices are allowed to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key,tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the emergency escape and rescue opening. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Broken windows need replaced.Broken windows in exit discharge doors frames on rear of building. Printed on 03/01/2022©10:05 Page 1 of 5 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION FAIL 505.1 -Address identification New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property.Address identification characters shall contrast with their background.Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out.Each character shall be not less than 4 inches(102 mm)high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2(12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official,address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way,a monument,pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Unit numbers need to be listed on apartment door 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:Electric panel cover in unit#3 needs secured.Outlets missing covers. Lights missing globes. Multi plug adapters need removed.Exhaust fan above stove has exposed wires.Outlets not working.Extension cords to lights running under door to common hallway.Also extension cords wired into baseboard heaters FAIL 901.6-Inspection,testing and Fire detection,alarm,and extinguishing systems,mechanical smoke exhaust maintenance systems,and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times,and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected,tested and maintained or removed. Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Alarm testing and maintenance still not done. FAIL 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: Painted on 03101/2022 tg 10.05 Page 2of5 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION 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 installed in each bedroom and outside of the bedrooms. 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:Water leaking into electric pane. Need licensed professional to check panel and breakers for water damage.604.3.1 Abatement of electrical hazards associated with water exposure.The provisions of this section shall govern the repair and replacement of electrical systems and equipment that have been exposed to water FAIL R4-Exterior Property Areas Is the exterior property area maintained in a clean,safe,and sanitary condition?This includes grading and drainage,sidewalks and driveways,weeds,and pest infestations.(IPMC 302) Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments::Concrete block not repaired 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:Debris all over property 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:Black mold,fire safety items not addressed, exit/egress lights not addressed, broken windows,common area floors,&alarm Unit #3 is destroyed inside apartment. FAIL R6.A.- Interior Structure- Were any unsafe conditions noted during the interior inspection?(IPMC 305.1.1) Unsafe Conditions Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Ceiling in kitchen has water leak. Mechanical closet in bedroom has large water leak. Black mold on walls.Damaged drywall needs removed and replaced. Living room windows leaking water. Doors missing hardware. FAIL R6.B.-Residential Heating Are dwellings provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68F?(IPMC 602.2) Pr:nteo or,03r0.1r2022 to 10:05 Page 3 of 5 STATUS CODE DESCRIPTION Inspector: BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Furnace needs maintenance FAIL R6.C.- Mechanical Egiupment Are mechanical appliances properly installed and maintained in good working condition?(IPMC 603.1) Inspector:BARRY STRATTON-Comments:Supply lines to water heater not installed to code.Stove has broken handle and burners not working. GENERAL NOTES BARRY STRATTON-03/01/2022 @ 10:04 Unit#3 and common areas BARRY STRATTON-03/01/2022 @ 10:04 604.3 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,the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.604.3.1 Abatement of electrical hazards associated with water exposure.The provisions of this section shall govern the repair and replacement of electrical systems and equipment that have been exposed to water BARRY STRATTON-03/01/2022 @ 10:04 9-7-6:DENIAL,SUSPENSION,REVOCATION OR NONRENEWAL:A.Grounds:The licensing officer or building official may revoke,suspend,deny or decline to renew any landlord license issued under section 9-7-4 of this chapter or any rental registration permit issued under section 9-7-5 of this chapter for any of the following grounds:3. Failure to correct deficiencies noted in notices of violation within the time specified in the notice. Court Order still not complied with.(Contempt) REINSPECTION DATE 03/29/2022 CONTACT SIGNATURE Dominic Tangen 11_( Signed on:03/01/2022 @ 10:04 , Printed on 03/01/2022 010:05 Page 4 of 5 INSPECTOR SIGNATURE BARRY STRATTON Signed on:03/01/2022 @ 10:04 QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR INSPECTION? BARRY STRATTON barry.stratton@waterloo-ia.org (319)231-9147 printec on 03/01i2022 0:05 Page 5 of 5