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Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 8:38 AM To: Anne Weech Cc: Donald Cunningham; 'Ihynek2000@yahoo.com'; Tony Lee Subject: Building Safety Assessment at 7717 Cascade Dr. Everett WA. Hello Anne, Here is the memo requested of ine by the Hearing Examiner June 27 2013. For the hearing related to Code Enforcement case #CE13-0251. On July 15Y 2013 an electrical and building safety assessment inspection was performed at 7717 Cascade Dr. Everett WA. The purpose of the inspection was to determine the extent of the life safety hazards and code violations present within this structure. The following is a brief summary that outlines the MAIN OBSERVABLE life safety concerns. This is not a comprehensive compilation of all the building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical violations that exist within the structure. Removal of drywall and finish materials will be required along with the code required permits and inspections that would be part of the normal process of addressing the code violations and construction installations within all buildings that are within our area of responsibility as Code Officials. 1. An extensive amount of electrical wiring has been installed in this building without required permits and inspection approval. Many non code compliant items were observed throughout the building. The wiring system within this building is Unsafe as defined by IPMC section 108.1.2 "Unsafe Equipment." These electrical conditions present a fire and electrocution hazard to the occupants of this building. 2. Alterations without required permits and approvals have been performed throughout this building to the Plumbing, Mechanical, and Building components. Many unsafe and unlawful conditions were observed including an open and uncapped plumbing/sewer system that can allow sewer gas and sewage to enter the building. The gas fired heating and hot water appliances have been modified and enclosed in a manner that cuts off the required combustion air to these appliances and cause an unsafe condition that can cause carbon monoxide to be discharged into the building. Additionally, open uncapped and therefore unprotected natural gas piping was observed within the building this condition presents an explosion and fire hazard within the building. 3. Walls and other building components have been added without required permits and approvals within this building some of these components have created rooms that lack required light, ventilation, and egress as required by adopted codes. These alterations have created unsafe conditions as defined by the IPMC. In summary this building has a multitude of code violations and life safety hazards. It is my recommendation that the building be condemned as outlined by the IPMC and not re-occupied until approved by this office. Regards. Ted Budden Chief Inspector Everett Building Division