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� , � <br />Ted Budden �1'��5 `Gp � <br />From: <br />Sent: <br />To: <br />Cc: <br />Subject: <br />Ted Budden <br />Tuesday, July 01, 2014 3:14 PM <br />Anne Weech <br />Kevin Fagerstrom <br />2022 Highland Ave. Code Enforcement Case #CE14-0347 <br />Anne, <br />I have prepared this report based on inspections conducted today as requested by the hearing examiner at the June 26 <br />2014 hearing for the house located at 2022 Highland Avenue. Everett WA. <br />1. The main electrical service entrance cable connection that serves this house (also known as "the Strike") is damaged <br />and pulling away from the building. In addition, it was observed that in multiple locations within the structure exposed <br />branch circuit wiring presents potential electrocution and fire hazards. These conditions are defined as Unsafe <br />Equipment by section 108.1.2 of the International Property Maintenance Code. <br />After discussing these electrical hazards and conditions with the real estate agent it has been decided that the electrical <br />utility company P.U.D. will be contacted to have the electrical service to the building disconnected. This request to <br />disconnect service will come from my office today. <br />2. The house has two exterior porches that are in a state of deterioration and disrepair. The porches require repair or <br />replacement. <br />3. A wood burning fireplace stove insert has been installed in this house. The stove lacks an adequate hearth and other <br />code required features. The stove is Unsafe as defined by section 108.1.2 of the IPMC. This stove is not "approved" and <br />should not be used in its current condition. <br />4. The house is incomplete and in a state of alteration in terms of the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems. <br />5. The house is not currently occupied. The house should remain vacant until repairs have been made and occupancy <br />approvals have been granted by this office. <br />6. I have identified the observed life safety concerns and violations in this summary. Additional hazards may exist within <br />the structure. <br />The house in its current condition is an Unsafe Structure as defined by section 108.1.1 of the International Property <br />Maintenance Code. <br />Numerous repairs are required to restore the building to an approved habitable condition. Permits and inspection <br />approvals are required prior to any of the repair work being performed. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to provide assistance in this matter. <br />Ted Budden <br />Chief Inspector <br />Everett Building Division <br />