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Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 3:08 PM To: Kevin Fagerstrom Cc: Tony Lee Subject: 9224 Holly Drive Kevi n, Building Official Tony Lee and I conducted an inspection of the building located at 9224 Holly Drive on 9/18/2015. This inspection was authorized and escorted by the owner's manager. Here is a summary of our observations and findings. Records indicate that this building has not been approved for dwelling use and occupancy from the original commercial occupancies. Alterations have been made to the building including not limited to: The Electrical system, Plumbing system, Mechanical system and wall construction to create sleeping rooms and other spaces. (9 sleeping rooms on the main floor area, additional rooms have been created in the basement area.)This alteration work has been conducted sometime in the past without required permits and approvals.This is a violation of Section 106.1 of the IPMC. None of the sleeping rooms have code compliant rescue and escape windows or openings windows were observed to have sill heights too high and openings too small.This is a violation of section 702.4 of the IPMC. Smoke alarms were missing or not operable in numerous locations.This is a violation of section 704.2 of the IPMC. The forced air heating system is not functioning properly. In addition portions of the system are not installed correctly. Portable electric heaters were observed provided in an attempt to supplement the defective heating system.This is a violation nf section 5p3.1 af the IPR�C. Numerous fuel cans and other lawn chemicals and equipment were observed to be stored in the basement area of the building. An entry door to one of the sleeping rooms was observed to swing over a step. Adequate combustion air supply was not provided to a gas furnace and hot water tank located in the basement. Deteriorated deck, railings and stairs were observed at the rear portion of the building. The front porch of the building lacks grip able and code compliant guard railings. The electrical system is likely overloaded due to the high number of televisions and other portable appliances including portable electrical space heaters observed to be installed in the tenant rooms. These hazards are defined as unsafe conditions as defined by the IPMC. The building is owned by a woman named Chalene Ergler @ (425) 339-2397. Ms. Ergler has a manager named Kelly @ (425) 345-9809 I had a phone conversation with the owner on 8/19/2015 to discuss concerns about the building. She indicated to me in the conversation that the prior historical use and occupancy of the building has included "Grange hall, Church and Daycare/preschool." "Current use of the building is Boarding house/dwelling with 9 occupants. Alteration and conversion of the building occurred during her ownership." I have recommended to the owner that applicable permits and approvals be obtained for the converted use and occupancy ASAP. The building is by definition an Unlawful Structure (IPMC section108.1.4) Abatement of the code violations should be made ASAP due to the occupied status of the building. Please initiate enforcement action as your busy schedule allows. Thankyou Ted eudden i