2528 E GRAND AVE 2017-08-10 - Laserfiche WebLink

GWB and includes a structural post that is supported by a GWB covered structure below in the 2nd story. I. A modern,flexible gas pipe is evident within the 'dumb waiter'shaft that goes from the basement to the attic. The label on the pipe has an "ICC-ES" listing—an organization that did not exist until 2003. There are no gas-piping permits in the record from 2003 or after. 2. A bathroom has been added in the attic without permits or approvals: a. Exposed ABS drain line(modern with bar-code stickers) is located in the stair run from the 2nd story to the attic and exposed on the outside of the GWB. b. All walls in the bathroom are GWB c. The shower is fiberglass(modern construction). d. The modern pedestal sink plumbs into ABS drain (with store bar-code stickers still attached to the ABS). 3. The third floor is a separate dwelling unit from the lower floors having a locked door and separate stairway. This second dwelling unit makes the building a duplex. In order for the structure to be a lawful duplex,there are many building, and planning code permits and requirements that have not been obtained or met. 4. A permit in 1994 was secured for two forced air heating systems(including gas piping). It is possible that the two units shown within the building are the units from 1994, however a permit secured for a heating system in no way relieves an owner or occupant from any or all requirements to make the structure a lawful duplex. 5. The electrical panel in the attic lacks required working clearance. 6. The habitable rooms in the attic lack minimum natural light. 7. The habitable rooms in the attic lack minimum natural ventilation. Mechanical (all levels) 1. Permits have been secured for two mechanical forced-air units in 1994 and gas piping. There have been no mechanical permits since 1994. 2. There are no permits, inspections and approvals on file for the hot water heater on the 2nd floor. The first hour rating is required to be a minimum of 80 gallons per Table 501.1 of the 2012 UPC. 3. The bathroom in the attic is required to have a mechanical exhaust fan vented to the outside. 4. The exhaust fan for the stove currently terminates into the cabinet above but instead must exhaust directly to the exterior. Plumbing system(all levels) 1. There are numerous PVC and ABS pipes used for plumbing throughout the building. These materials are not vintage and there are still bar-coded stickers on several pieces of the material. The last plumbing inspection for the structure was in 1973 (without an associated permit on file);there have been no permits since. 2. Most, if not all sinks, lavatories,showers and toilets throughout the structure are newer then 1973 and have no record of being permitted, inspected and approved.