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HOUSING CODE IlVSPECTION REPORT FROM: MARIAN DENT, CITY OF EVERETi , HOUSING INSPECTOR DATE: March 7, 1994 SUBJ: 2506 Highland Ave, Everett, WA During my inspection of this house on March 1, 1994 the tnant told me that bricks on the inside of the chimney had fallen, and blocked the vent of the gas hot water tank which is connected to the chimney. She explained that a repairman from the gas wmpany had been called out to the house and he discovered this problem. He advised her that the vent being blocked was causing carbon monoxide to be released back into the house. The repairman shut the gas off until the vent wuld be cleared. The tenant called the owners of the house and they removed bricks that were blocking the vent. The chimney is situated in the middle of the house and is covered with wallboard. The hot water tank, which is located in the kitchen, accesses the chimney in the kitchen. The tenant called again today and stated that more bricks had fallen in the chimney and blocked the gas vent. The gas repairman came out again and shut the gas off. I explained to the tenant that it is the responsibility of the owners of the property to all necessary repairs to the chimney to prevent this problem from recurring. Since the City does not inspect the inner chimney, and there is a danger to the occupants of the house being exposed to carbon monoxide. The City will require the owners to obtain the services of a chimney sweep to inspect the chimney and determine the extent of damage. The owners will be required to make repairs as necessary. The owners will be contact the Building correct the problem. s � given notice of this report and given until March 14, 1994 to Inspection Division with a solution to the problem, or begin to