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Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 2:57 PM To: Tony Lee Cc: Kevin Fagerstrom; Cynthia Keirsey Subject: 1115 North Broadway "Everett Motel" Tony, Here is a brief summary of the inspection observations conducted on 11/7/13 and 11/18/13 at 1115 North Broadway "Everett Motel." On 11/7/13 inspections were conducted by Electrical inspectors Tim Alaniz, Mike Bearda and myself, accompanying us at this inspection was Code enforcement officer Cindy Keirsey.This inspection focused primarily on the south retail portions of the complex and a portion of the main occupied motel building where access was granted by the occupants. During the course of the inspection numerous code violations were observed including but not limited to: 1. Unsafe electrical conditions and code violations including open wiring connections,flexible cords used for permanent wiring, inadequate clearances and working space at electrical equipment, concealed connections, electrical work that has obviously been performed without required permits, overloaded electrical circuitry. 2. Unsafe and unsanitary plumbing system that is leaking raw sewage into the building. Unpermitted plumbing installations, damaged, leaking and deteriorated plumbing fixtures. 3. Damaged, decaying and deteriorated structural members at the perimeter exterior portion of the building. Damaged, deteriorated, and decaying exterior wall finishes, windows and roof systems. Missing and non working smoke alarms. On 11/18/13 we returned to the site to conduct a more comprehensive inspection of the main building and the other two remaining buildings. Access was granted to a number of the occupied residential units, here it was discovered that additional violations exist, including and not limited to: 1. Unsafe electrical conditions and code violations such as overloaded circuits, ungrounded receptacles, damaged luminaries, damaged and unsafe electrical equipment, broken and missing smoke alarms. Flexible cords being used for permanent wiring. 2. Leaking, damaged, and unsanitary plumbing fixtures were present in several units. 3. Smoke alarms were missing and or broken in several units. Required ventilation in several units was not being provided. Doors were missing to toilet rooms as required by code. Damaged and inoperable windows were observed throughout the facility. Cooking and food preparation equipment was observed in several units where the building is not designed for and is not suitable for this activity. It was observed that the mechanical room that serves the main building has combustion air deficiencies, electrical hazards, and plumbing violations. In summary, this facility has numerous major code violations and conditions that are defined by the International Property Maintenance Code as "Unsafe Structures and Equipment." I highly recommend and support Condemnation of this facility. Ted Budden