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Ted de Budden From: Ted de Budden Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2017 12:46 PM To: Kevin Fagerstrom Cc: Jeff Heilman; Steve Banks;Terri Jorgenson Subject: 8113 Xavier Way Kevin, An investigation was made of the building located at 8113 Xavier Way on 4/28/2017. This investigation was in response to concerns addressed in Code Enforcement Violation Citation dated March 17 @017. Code case#CE17-0137 The inspection was requested and escorted by the owner of the property owner, Harjinder Jemmu. This inspection was conducted by Electrical Inspector Banks and Chief Inspector de Budden. Here is a brief summary of our observations and findings: 1. Significant alterations and modifications have been made to this building from its original configuration.The owner stated that the structure is currently much the way it was purchased in 2014. Permit and tax records indicate that the building is recognized as a single family dwelling. 2. Records and inspection observations indicate that alterations including but not limited to the conversion to living space of an attached garage have been made. A records search failed to discover any permits for this work.This is a violation of IRC section 105.1 and IPMC section 108.1.4 3. During the inspection it was noted that required smoke alarms were not provided within sleeping rooms as per IPMC section 704.2.1 4.A gas fired Hot water heater was observed to be installed in a closet within a sleeping room and without adequate combustion air supplied.This condition is unsafe and a violation of code. IPMC 603.1 and IMC 5.Two kitchens were observed, I was unable to locate approvals for the second kitchen. Tax records indicate 1 bathroom. Inspection observation reveals 3.5 bathrooms. 6. Many electrical deficiencies and violations were observed including but not limited to: Missing grounds at outlets, Ground fault circuit interrupters missing,too many conductors in wire nut connectors, neutral miss-wired in panel. Wiring installed without inspection.All contrary to IPMC section 605 an NEC. This building has been altered as indicated without required permits and approvals and contrary to law.This is an Unlawful Structure as defined by IPMC section 108.1.4 Permits to abate these violations are required. IRC section R105.1 Plans and acceptable proposals from the owner are required for permit submittals. R106.1 Thank you for the opportunity to provide assistance in this matter. Ted M.de Budden Chief Inspector Everett Building Department 425.257 7271 1