2508 GRAND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

l t Ted Budden From: Ted Budder. Sunt: Monday, June 25, 2012 t:56 PM To: f�evin Fagerstrem Subject: 2508 Grand Ave Y.evin, Here is a sumrnary of the code issues for the property at 2508 Grand Ave. (as discussed) 1. On 10/ 25/2011 (n response to tenant concerns we performed an inspection at this address. We observed 12 • separate (boarding rooms} that were being used as tenant spaces. Several of these rooms have been created wi!hout permits and approvals. Records show the property should be a single family dwelling with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Some of these rooms lack the minimum size requirements as stated in the IPMC section (404.4) and R304.2. 2. Tlie building lacks a common room (120 Sq Ft) as required by the IRC section (R304.1�. 3. Smoke alarms where they were present were not operational. IPMC section (704,2) and IRC section (R3143) 4. Plumhing leaks including wastewater were observed In tlie str�cture. IPMC section (504.1-504.3) 5. Some tenant rooms lack required egress openings. (702.4) and IRC section (R310.3) 6. Kitchens have been added without required permits and approvals and at least one bathroom. IPMC settion (108.1.5) and IRC sedion (RI05.1.) 7. The bullding eledrical system has been altered without penniL We observed open connections and exposed wires t!�at were not installed correctly. Time dated wiring conflrms this. (IPMC and NEC violations.) 8. We posted the property as an Unlawful Structure on 10/26/2011. 9. The owner applied ior and obtained permits to make corrections and to pursue compliance. These permits were __ _ ._ issued Febniary 2"" 2012. _ _. To date n!+ inspections have been reauested nor perfonned under these permits. 10. I liave observed individuals currently toming and going, apparently livin� at tlm property, I have also observed individuals using the garage in a manner consistent with livin� there. In closing the property is currently in violation ol several codes and has been posted Unlawful. The property owner has failed to respond to the life safety concerns in a timely manner. Therefore the property should be considered Dangerous to occupy and condemned accordingly. Regards. Ted 6uddcn