3309 FEDERAL AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

Ted Budden �/�f �( � 9—Q� - From: Ted Budden Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 1146 AM To: Anne Weech Cc: Cynthia neirsey; Tony Lee; Kevin Fagerstrorn Subjeet: 3309 Federel Ave. Hearing Examiner requesi for site inspection. Anne, As requested by the Hearing Examiner on March 6'" 2014 for code enforcement case tt CE 13-0877. An inspection was conducted at 3309 Federal Ave ro gather more information about the extent and nature of the consvuction work performed without permits and approvals that has occurred [here. I have prepared a brief summary o' observations made during this visit. 1. An addition ro ihe rear portion of the existing house has been added without permrts and approvals. This addition has a bedroom and bathroom that is finished and occupied. 2. Permits and approvals for this work are required. Planning department approval is required prior to permitiing this construction. Plumbing, Electrical and Building permi[s are required for this addition. 3. A permit application/ proposal will be required. With the permit application plans are necessary. The plans should identify and describe the work to be covered by the permits. Identification of the occupancy and use of tfie rooms and spaces shall be dearly provided. � site plan showing the location of the addition on the property is also required. 4. Separate Electrical permit(s) are required. 5. Field inspection and ��nal approval of the work is required. W hile conducting Ihe inspections of the building i[ was observed that numerous electrical code violations and ha7ards exist within Ihis building including but not limited to: A. The main electrical service panel lacks a main disconnect switch �lacks overcurrent prote�tion for the entire house�. B. Numerous exposed and uncapped wires and wiring installed in violation of code were observed in ihe basement area of the structure. C. The main electrical service panel lack; a front cover and has obviously been ins[alled withou[ permits and approvais. Required smoke alarms were missing in the addition. These electrical conditions and violations are significant and create life safety hazards for the ocaipaMs. This electrical system is UNSl1F[ EQUIPMENT as defined by code. (IPMC section 108.1.2) These electrical hazards should be mrrected �SAP. The owner has been made aware of our concems and has stated th,it he intends to hire an electrical contractor to correct these conditions immediately. Please forward this information to the Hearing Examiner. Thankyou. Ted E3udden Chieflnspector Everett Building Division