9605 EVERGREEN WAY PACIFIC MARKET 2023-06-20

Ted de Budden From: Ted de Budden Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:08 PM To: Donald Cunningham Cc: Eileen Hinkley; Kurds Brown;Tony Lee; Grace Pollard;Terri Jorgenson Subject: 9605 Evergreen Way " Pacific Market" Don, Here is a brief summary of our observations and actions based on the joint inspection effort yesterday at 9605 Evergreen Way,AKA Pacific Market. 1. The electrical inspection conducted by Inspector Steve Banks confirmed in greater detail the Unsafe Electrical conditions and Equipment present within the Structure, including but not limited to : The use of flexible electrical cords throughout the facility in an Unsafe and Unlawful manner. IPMC 605.4 . The lack of required GFCI outlets and circuits where required throughout the facility. Electrical equipment and wiring exposed to water from melting ice. Lack of working space for electrical equipment in various locations. Obvious tampering with and unpermitted alterations of the electrical system. Various electrical code violations too numerous to list defined as Unsafe Equipment per code. IPMC 108.1.2 2. Poorly identified, miss identified, blocked exits, doors,and egress pathways. IPMC 702.1 Unlawful and Unsafe Egress door Hardware has been installed on doors throughout the Structure. IPMC 702.4 Fire Code violations as outlined by Fire Marshal Brown. 3. The structure has been altered from its original approved configuration without required permits.Walls have been removed and added, equipment installed,egress altered, roofed structures created, accessory structures installed, etc. all in violation of code. IPMC 108.1.4 4. Land Use and Zoning code violations are present on the property as per Senior Planner Grace Pollard's observations and comments.This includes a detached accessory structure located on the North East parcel of property that has been Annexed into the commercial activity taking place on the site.This detached structure was observed to be deteriorated and structurally defective. With the apparent distinction that it is not allowed to be a stand alone structure under the Zoning Code on this portion of property.Thus an Unlawful and Unsafe Structure. IPMC 108.1.4 and 108.1.1 Because of the numerous life safety hazards and other code concerns present,the facility and building located at 9605 Evergreen Way Everett WA. is an Unlawful and Unsafe Structure as defined by Code. IPMC 108.1.1 and 108.1.4 Fire Marshal Brown has stated that his office will be pursuing acceptable emergency egress corrections and other measures to allow the facility to remain open until Abatement of the remaining outstanding Hazards and Violations occurs. Thank you for your efforts to consolidate the cities resources and staff to pursue compliance in this matter. Regards 1 ),