2408 HIGHLAND AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

TO.. -Frank H. Bennett FAOM Jamie G. Johnson P' i DATE May 19, 1975 SUBJECT Dwelling Inspection 2408 Highland CITY OF EVERETT. EVERETT. WASHINGTON everett m The following is a list of deficiencies of the Uniform Housing Code, which are required to be corrected, together with a list of additional deficiencies of the Uniform Building Code, which should be corrected, that were detected during our inspection of the above referenced dwelling on May 15, 1975. Uniform Housing Code. 1. General la. Attic area appears to have been finished and wired for use as livable space. There is insufficient ceiling height, section 503(a), inadequate ventilation and natural light, inadequate exit facilities, Section 6001(a). There is no record of a Building Permit being issued to convert the attic to livable space. There is record of an electrical permit Number 8210 issued November 6, 1970, to Jubie Electric to install two new circuits. All new wiring in the attic area should be removed as to insure no occupancy of this area. lb. Non complying stairs have been constructed, leading to the attic, Section 504(d). It is recommended that these stairs be removed and a cover installed at the attic. lc. Some minor deterioration of exterior trim. Section 1001(c). ld. The front porch and front and rear stairs are deter- iorated, Section. 1001(c)2. 2. Plumbing Section 1001(f) 2a. Strainer to trap connection leaks. 2b. Cross connection in toilet water tank. Replace existing ball cock with anti siphon ball cock. 2c. There exists a hole in the base of the 4 inch vent stack. 3. Wiring Section 1001(e 3a. Wising from panel within 48 inches of the floor and wiring passing thru the floor is exposed. This wiring must be either concealed in the wall or protected with rigid conduit as set forth in Section 300-4 of the electrical code. 3b. Dryer lead is improperly installed. Lead must be protected and terminate in a metal box. As set forth in the electrical code.