3916 RUCKER AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

-. HOUSING CODE INSPECTION REPORT r-- FROM: MARIAN DENT, CITY OF EVERETT, HOUSING INSPECTOR / DA1'E: JANUARY 28, 1994 SUBJ: 3916 Rucker Ave., Eve�ett, WA The Building Inspecdon Division received two complaint from tenants of this building regarding substandard living conditlons. An inspection was conducted and the following is a list of some of the deficiencies noted during the inspection. Deficiencies noted pursuant to the Uniform Housing Code: 1. T'ne building has been converted into a triplex without obtaining permits fmm the city. 2. The electrical service for all three units is located in the basement, which is unit "B". Tenants in units "A" and "C" do not have 24 hour access to the electrical � service boz. The three car garage has been converted into a dweliing unit. No wnstruction, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits were issued for this conversion. 1'he following list of deficiencies werc noted in unit "B". There is no guard rail for hand rail at the entrance of the unit. 2. There is moisture and mold throughout the unit. 3. There is water seeping into the electrical service box. 4. The electrical service is not grounded. 5. Plumbing waste Pipe vent ends in the Idtchen and requires extending to the exterior of the build�ng in accorclance with the Plumbing Ccxie. 6. The bedroom window is 80 inches off the floor. 7. Windows in the room off the kitchen which is being used as a bedroom are not in compliance with the requirements of the code. The windows aze 53 inches off the floor. The code requires "basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have a least one operable window for door approved for �mergency escape or rescue wliich shall open directly into a public street, public alley, yard or exit court." The units shall be operable from the