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Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 2:28 PM To: Donald Cunningham Cc: Tony Lee; Kevin Fagerstrom Subject: 2219 Columbia Ave Don, I have prepared a summary outlining the observations that were made and documented while conducting our inspections at 2219 Columbia Ave.on 11/15/2013 and 11/25/2013 1. It was observed that no smoke alarms or C.O. detectors are provided for the dwelling. 2.The house has had significant wiring and electrical work performed without permits and approvals.The electrical system has significant defects and is unsafe. Electrical violations include and are not limited to; Panel cover and dead front missing at main service panel. Multiple open slices in attic and crawlspace. Unprotected and unsupported conductors in numerous locations. Concealed junction boxes and outlets. Missing cover plates in multiple locations. Exposed wiring in crawlspace. Exposed surface mounted electrical wiring. 3.The house has three wall mounted fan forced electrical heaters installed,one in each of the two bedrooms and one at the hall area outside ofthe bedrooms. Heaters are not provided at the kitchen area and bathroom.The current tenants have installed a wood pellet heater in the main living room to provide the house with its main source of heat.This pellet stove is improperly installed on a wooden and combustible pallet.The venting and exhaust piping is installed incorrectly.The stove is not currently safe to operate and has been installed without required permits and approvals.This unsafe heating equipment is the main source of heat for the dwelling. 4.Leaking wastewater was observed under the kitchen sink.The plumbing that serves the laundry equipment is improperly installed.These plumbing issues present an unsanitary condition to the occupants. S.The hot water tank has been improperly installed (recently, per the tenant and my observations).The relief line is not piped correctly to the exterior of the building.The wiring that serves the hot water tank is improperly installed.The tank also lacks seismic strapping. In summary,the electrical system that serves this house is unsafe (IPMC section 108.1.2).The plumbing system has hazards and deficiencies that require correction (IPMC section 504.3).The main heating system that serves the dwelling (pellet stove) is installed in an unsafe and unapproved manner(IPMC section 108.1.2 and 603.1)Smoke alarms are not provided in the dwelling(IPMC section 704.2). This building is a Dangerous Structure as defined by IPMC section 108.5. I strongly recommend and support condemnation of this building. Regards. Ted Budden � 1