1512 20TH ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

2. There is a lack of adequate heating facilities. The tenant hes reported that they don't use the baseboazd heating because it shorts out all the time. There aze repairs needed to the upstairs fireplace and the chimney needs to be swept and inspected before it can be used. There is a freestanding fireplace in the basement that is illegal and dangerous for use, which has been used as recenUy as February 26, i 999. This fireplace uses the same chimney flue as the upstairs fireplace. 3. There is dampness in the basement, with approximately one inch of water standing in so.ne areas of the basement perimeter and dampness throughout the rest of the basement noted as recently as February 26, 1999. 4. The sewage drainpipes are leaking in the basement. There is reason to believe that the sewer pipes aze connected to those at 2002 Colby Avenue and there may be a break in die line causing an occasional backup and leaking. 5. The electric baseboazd heating has not been maintained in good condition and is hazardous. ' 6. An exposed section of drainage pipe from the bathtub in the batluoom over the basement revealed what appeazed to be 18 inches of a car exhaust hose in place of approved drainage pipe. 7. There is an accumulation of combusdble materials in the fireplace upstairs that renders it a fire, health and/or safety hazard. During inspection it •,vas noted that there was an accumulation of cloUung and other items covering the baseboazd heaters, which have no protective cover over th� elements. There is filth and mud in the basement, with personal clothing and other items lying in the mud. 1'here is an accumulation of disca:ded clothing and other items that are filthy and muddy, and fill the exterior stairwell to the outside basement door. 8. The window in the south bedroom has been covered to prevent entry from the exterior, therefore preventing the window from being used for emergency egress or rescue. 9. The firebox wall of the firaplace showed signs of deteriorated mortar that had been put in place since a previous inspection. There are holes in the mortar, which aze considered a fire hazard. The following conditions render the building located at 1512 — 20�' Street, Everett, Washington dangerous pursuant to the City of Everett Dangerous Building Abatement Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2333-98, codified as Chapter 16.12 of the Everett Municipal Code: 1. The means of exit from the south bedroom and from the basement are not so arxanged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic. 2. The steps leading to the basement have been replaced and are steep, iaegular in height, open on one side, and have no handrail or guardrail. The walking surface of the stairway will not provide safe az�d adequate mans of exit in case of fire or panic. 3. The building has been maintained in violation of laws and ordinances of the City of Everett relating to its condition. VIOLATION CITATION 1512 - 20`" STREET 03-OS-99