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3 6. On September 24, 2015, a notice of condemnation was sent via first class and certified mail to the Respondent. The notice provided information to the Respondent of the violations present on the property, and, cited that the residential and accessory structures were required to be vacated no later than September 25, 2015 because of a lack of approved water service to the residence. Officer Cunningham posted a condemnation placard on the property. (Exhibit#7, Notice of Condemnation dated September 24, 2015 with mail receipts) (Exhibit#8, Condemnation Placard dated September 24, 2015 with photos) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 7. On November 6, 2015, Officer Cunningham reinspected the property and observed and photographed that the residential structure was unsecured and open to trespass. He observed that lights were on inside the structure. (Exhibit#1a-1d, Pre- Hearing Inspection Photos dated November 6, 2015) (Testimony of Code Enforcement Officer Cunningham) 8. The City provided the Respondent with an opportunity to correct the conditions that are in violation of sections of the EMC, provided a corrective action date of September 25, 2015 and provided notice of the date, time and place of this hearing. The Respondent failed to appear at the hearing. Based on the above Findings of Fact, the Violations Hearing Examiner enters the following Conclusions: CONCLUSIONS OF LAW Jurisdiction: Pursuant to Chapter 1.20 EMC or any Everett Municipal Code (EMC) provisions that identify Chapter 1.20 EMC for enforcement, the Violations Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has jurisdictional authority to hold the hearing and issue the decision. EMC §1.20.020 Applicable Law: 1. IPMC 505.1 Water System General, which reads: Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. 2. IPMC 108.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy, which reads: 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