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3. IPMC 4043 Minimum Ceiling Heights,which reads: 11 Habitable spaces, hallways, corridors, laundry areas, bathrooms, toilet rooms and habitable basement areas shall have a minimum clear ceiling height of 7feet(2134 mm). 4. IPMC 704.2 Single-and Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms,which reads: Single-and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing Group I-1 and R occupancies in accordance with Sections 704.2.1 through 704.2.3. 5. IRC R105.1 Permit required,which reads: Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, P enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. Other Applicable Law: 1. IPMC 108.1.4 Unlawful Structure,which reads: An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered or occupied contrary to law. 2. IPMC 108.1.5(10)Dangerous Structure or Premises,which reads: For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described below shall be considered dangerous: *** (10)Any building or structure, because of a lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistance-rated construction,fire protection systems, electrical system,fuel connections, mechanical system,plumbing system or other cause, is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health. *** Conclusions of Law Based on Above Findings: 1. Construction activity conducted on a property within the City of Everett without required City permits renders the structure unlawful as defined by IPMC 108.1.4 and is a violation of IPMC 106.1 and IRC R105.1. The record demonstrates said City ordinances were violated. 2. The inadequate fire safety construction alterations conducted renders the structure dangerous as defined by IPMC 108.1.5 (10)and is a violation of IPMC 106.1. The record demonstrates said City ordinance was violated. 3. An exterior stairway servicing the residential structure was in a deteriorated condition and is a violation of IPMC 304.10. The record demonstrates said City ordinance was violated. c5?-4) 1