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II Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Friday,August 15, 201410:48 AM To: Donald Cunningham Cc: Kevin Fagerstrom;Tony Lee Subject: 8129 Beverly Blvd Don, Here is the summary that I have prepared for the inspections that were conducted on 8/13/2014 and 8/14/2014 at 8129 Beverly Boulevard Everett WA. 1. Main electrical service conductors are laying on the surface of the roof this condition subjects the electrical conductors to abrasion and damage,these are the conductors that deliver electrical energy to the building directly from the utility pole. In addition the electrical meter base and mast are not adequately supported.The main service panel is undersized and lacks a main disconnect breaker. Branch electrical circuitry throughout the house has been added that is not safe nor code compliant. These conditions are violations of IPMC section 605.1 and the National Electric Code. The electrical system and equipment serving this building is Unsafe as defined by IPMC section 108.1.2 Electrical inspector Tim Alaniz has confirmed these findings. 2.The basement area of the house has been altered at some time in the past to create three bedrooms and a bathroom. This work was done without record of permits and approvals.One of the basement bedrooms lacks a code compliant rescue and escape opening.The alterations are defined as Unlawful acts per IPMC section 106.1.The bedroom that lacks an escape opening is a violation of IPMC section 702.4. 3.A stairway has been added between the main floor and the basement area of the house.This stairway lacks required headroom clearances and guards for fall protection. In addition the house now has structural defects and damages caused by the addition and alteration of the stairway.These conditions are violations of IPMC sections 305.1.1 (4&5) Unsafe Conditions, IPMC section 307.1 Handrails and Guardrails. 4. Rooms and bedrooms on the main floor level of the house lack required ceiling heights and area as required for habitable space as outlined in the IPMC section 404.3 and section 404.4. 5.A mechanical room in the basement area,this room houses fuel burning appliances that lack required combustion air per section 603.5 of the IPMC. 6.The bathrooms, kitchen and observed appliances(clothes dryers) lack required ducting and ventilation to the exterior. It was also observed that a solid fuel burning stove (woodstove) is installed in an unsafe and noncompliant manner (lacks required clearances to combustibles and hearth)these conditions are violations of IPMC sections 603.1 and 603.3 7.Alterations to the structure (without permits and approvals) have occurred throughout the structure including additions to the rear of the house(enclosed porch,stairs, etc.)the alterations are Unlawful Acts per section 106.1 and are also violations of IPMC section 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure. 8.Smoke alarms were not installed in areas of the home where detectors are required.This is a violation of IPMC section 704.2 Additional code violations and safety hazards likely exist in this building. This summary is only intended to outline the observed de�ciencies during the inspections.The presence of these life safety hazards is significant,especially the electrical safety hazards. This building is in violation of numerous sections of the IPMC,and by definition is an Unsafe Structure. It is my recommendation that the electrical system be made safe within a reasonable amount of time(not to exceed 30 days) this could allow the occupants to remain living in the house while making the other required corrections to the building required to bring the structure into compliance with minimum code standards.Should the owner be unable to perform the required corrections as stated,the building should be condemned for occupancy until approved otherwise by this office. Permits and approvals for all the remedial work are required. If you have any questions please contact me. 1