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• • <br /> CONCLUSIONS OF LAW <br /> Jurisdiction: <br /> Pursuant to EMC Chapter 1.20 or any Everett Municipal Code provisions that identify EMC <br /> Chapter 1.20 for enforcement, the Violations Hearing Examiner of the City of Everett has <br /> jurisdictional authority to hold this hearing and to issue the decision. EMC 1.20.020 <br /> Applicable Law: <br /> 1. IPMC 106.1 Unlawful acts,which reads: <br /> It shall be unlawful for a person,,firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of <br /> any of the provisions of this code. <br /> 2. IRC R105.1 Permit required,which reads: <br /> • <br /> Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, • <br /> demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, • <br /> alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing <br /> system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or cause any such work to be <br /> done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. <br /> Supporting Applicable Law: <br /> 1. IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy,which reads: <br /> A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure <br /> is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks <br /> maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks <br /> ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required <br /> by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of <br /> the structure or to the public. <br /> 2. IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure,which reads: <br /> An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than <br /> permitted under this code, or was erected, altered or occupied contrary to law. <br /> • <br /> Conclusions of Law Based on Above Findings: <br /> 1. Construction activity conducted on property within the City of Everett without required City <br /> permits is a violation of IRC R105.1. The record demonstrates said City ordinance was <br /> violated. <br /> 2. Unpermitted construction alterations conducted on the residential structure located on the <br /> property renders the structure unlawful and unfit for human habitation as defined IPMC <br /> 108.1.3 and IPMC 108.1.4 and is a violation of IPMC 106.1. The record demonstrates said <br /> City ordinance was violated. <br /> 41(0 <br />