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Ted Budden From: Ted Budden Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 11:17 AM To: Cynthia Keirsey Cc: Jeff Heilman Subject: 4018 Hoyt Ave. Cindy, I was contacted yesterday by a tenant concerned about conditions at an apartment unit he has leased but has yet to move into at 4018 Hoyt Ave (basement unit).The tenants name is Josh Walker. His phone#is(425 232-6485. While I was speaking to Mr.Walker on the phone I conducted a permit search and status check on my computer concerning the basement unit he was describing.This initial permit search indicated that the basement apartment does not have approved legal status. I informed Mr.Walker that I wanted to conduct a more thorough review of the permits, documents and status of this apartment and get back to him with my findings later in the day. My research indicates that the basement portion of this building has not received approval for occupancy as an apartment. I called Mr.Walker to inform him of my findings and to request access to conduct an inspection of the apartment. I met Mr. Walker on site later in the afternoon to conduct the inspection. Here is a summary of my findings. The basement portion of the house has been altered to create a separate dwelling(apartment). The alterations have been conducted without required permits and approvals.These alterations are defined as Unlawful acts per section 106.1 of the IPMC. Because of these alterations and occupancy the building is an Unlawful structure per section 108.1.4 of the IPMC. During my inspection I observed the ceiling height of the basement apartment area to be several inches lower than the code specified minimum height of 7 feet. (IPMC section 404.3) I also observed that the two sleeping rooms within the apartment lacked code compliant Emergency escape openings. (IPMC section 702.4) I posted the building with an Unlawful Structure placard.The basement portion of this building should remain vacant until approved by this office. Please initiate enforcement action on this property as your schedule allows. Thank you Ted Budden Chief Inspector Everett Building Department 425.257 7271 1