Building Permit and Inspection Records
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ADDRESS: 1315 W NORTH AVE
| Inspection # 13586851 | ||
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| VIOLATIONS | BUILDING CODE CITATION | VIOLATION DETAILS |
| CN012022 | Failed to construct floor over basement with materials of at least one hour fire resistance, other than in single family and two family dwellings. (13-60-200) | THIS IS A 2 STORY BAR / LOUNGE / PPA. THE FLOOR OVER THE BASEMENT IS UNPROTECTED FLOOR JOISTS AND WOOD FLOOR BOARDS. A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR FIRE RESISTIVE MATERIAL IS REQUIRED TO SEPARATE THE BASEMENT WITH THE UPPER FLOORS. ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND A PERMIT ARE REQUIRED. Section 14X-5-502. |
| CN015062 | Failed to remove obstruction from exitway that hampers travel and evacuation. (13-160-070, 13-196-080) | AT THE REAR EXIT AREA BY THE PUBLIC ALLEY THERE ARE WOOD PALLETS BEING USED AS SOME SORT OF MAKESHIFT RAMP. WHAT EXISTS ARE SEVERAL WOOD PALLETS THAT HAVE CREATED AN OBSTRUCTION FOR EGRESS TO THE PUBLIC WAY IN SO FAR AS A TRIP HAZARD. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS. ALSO, AT THE REAR BASEMENT DOOR THERE IS A 24" HIGH CONCRETE WALL DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE DOOR STOOP THAT CREATES AN OBSTRUCTION AND TRIP HAZARD. ALSO, THERE ARE STORED ITEMS ON THE FIRE ESCAPE. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS. Section 14X-5-502. |
| CN031023 | Failed to maintain properly charged fire extinguisher and to attach tag which clearly indicates recharge date and signature of the person who performed the recharge. (15-16-680) | ALL OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS HAVE 2017 EXPIRED TAGS. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS. SECTION 14X-B-9-906. |
| CN061064 | Make repairs to building rapidly becoming dangerous, and to bring and maintain in good and safe condition, or wreck part that endangers life and property. (13-12-130, 13-8-100) | THIS 2 STORY BAR / LOUNGE IS IN A SEVERELY DEGRADED STATE. IN ADDITION TO THE DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONSERVATION VIOLATIONS NOTED IN THIS ORIGINAL INSPECTION, THERE ARE NUMEROUS DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING VIOLATIONS. |
| CN070014 | Failed to maintain exterior stairways in safe condition and in sound repair. (13-196-570, 13-196-641) | THERE ARE 2 REAR EXTERIOR (WOOD) STAIR FLIGHTS FROM THE BASEMENT LEVEL TO GRADE. THERE ARE NO HANDRAILS / BANISTERS. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS. SECTION 14X-3.303. |
| CN140016 | Keep premises clean, sanitary, and safe. (13-196-620 A, 13-196-630) | THE INTERIOR OF THIS BAR / LOUNGE IS FILTHY. THE FLOORS ARE PLYWOOD WITH NO MOISTURE RESISTENT FLOOR COVERING. THE PLYWOOD FLOORS ARE SODDEN WITH EVERYTHING FROM SPILLED BEVERAGES TO GROUND IN DIRT AND GRIME. THE BATHROMS ARE EQUALLY FILTHY AS WELL AS THE BAR AREAS WHERE DRINKS ARE PEREPARED / SERVED. THERE IS NO REGULAR CLEANING OF THIS PUBLIC ESTABLISHMENT. THE EXTREME UNSANITARY CONDITION OF THIS BAR / LOUNGE IS A PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD AND A REFERRAL HAS BEEN MADE TO THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Section X-12-1202. |
| CN199029 | THERE ARE COMPRESSED GAS TANKS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS. SECTION 14B-33-3316. | |
| EL1801 | Replace defective service. ( 14E-2-230) | SERVICE DISCONNECTS NOT GROUPED. MISSING MOGUL COVER AT EAST EXTERIOR. ENSURE SERVICES IN APPROVED CONDITION. |
| EL1805 | Replace defective distribution equipment. (14E-4-408.30, 14E-4-408.36, 14E-4-408.37, 14E-4-408.38, 14E-4-408.39, 14E-4-408.40, 14E-4-408.41) ) | LOOSE DISCONECT COVER AT REAR EXTERIOR A/C CONDENSER. DERIORATED DISCONNECT FRONT EXTERIOR SIGN.ENSURE DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT IS IN APPROVED CONDITION THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1806 | Install proper sized grounding conductor. (14E-2-250.20, 14E-2-250.66) | NO VISIBLE WATER GROUNDS FOR SERVICES. ENSURE SERVICES GROUNDED IN APPROVED MANNER. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1809 | Provide at least 3 ft of clear space around electrical service and distribution equipment. (14E-1-110.26) | INSUFFICIENT WORKING SPACE AT 2ND FLOOR PANEL. ENSURE APPROVED WORKING SPACE WHERE REQUIRED. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS. |
| EL1816 | Install additional receptacle outlets. (14E-5-560.6, 14E-5-570.10(e)) | ADD RECEPTACLE OUTLETS AT FRONT WINDOW AREA, 2ND FLOOR REAR AREA AND WHERE REQUIRED THROGUOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE EXTENSION USAGE. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1817 | Provide ground continuity for electrical cable, raceway, and enclosure. (14E-3-300.10, 14E-3-300.13) | RACEWAY PULLED AWAY FROM FRONT EXTERIOR SIGN DISCONNECT. RACEWAY PULLED AWAY FROM DISCONNECT AT FRONT INTERIOR NEAR ENTRANCE. FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT NOT ATTACHED TO BOX AT CEILING AREA NEAR CENTER BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL. ENSURE GROUND CONTINUITY WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1818 | Replace broken, inoperable, or painted over receptacle or switch. (14E-4-406.4) | EXCESSIVELY PAINTED RECEPTACLE OUTLETS VISIBLE VARIOUS AREAS. CORRODED/DAMAGED RECEPTACLES VISIBLE SOME AREAS. MISSING EXTERIOR RECEPTACLES COVER REAR PORCH AREA.REPLACE DEFECTIVE SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES WHERE REQUIRED. |
| EL1819 | Replace defective light fixtures. (14E-4-410.20, 14E-4-410.21, 14E-4-410.22, 14E-4-410.23) | MISSING FIXTURE COVERS, DAMAGED LIGHT FIXTURES VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT. |
| EL1820 | Support loose light fixture. (14E-4-410.30, 14E-4-410.36) | INSUFFICIENTLY SUPPORTED, LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURES VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ENSURE LIGHT FIXTURES SUPPORTED IN APPROVED MANNER WHERE REQUIRED THROUGOUT PREMISES. |
| EL1823 | Install cover on outlet or junction box. (14E-3-314.25) | OPEN ELECTRICAL BOX WITH HANGING WIRES AT FRONT INTERIOR ENTRANCE CEILING AREA. CLOSE OPEN BOXES WHERE REQUIRED. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1827 | Restore exit and emergency lighting system and related equipment to working condition. (14E-7-700.6) | REQUIRED EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM IN DETEORIRATED UNMAINTAINED CONDITION. LOOSE EXIT SIGNS, DAMAGED ALTERD EXIT SIGNS, INOPERABLE BATTERY LIGHTS VARIUOS AREAS THROUGHOUT. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1829 | Remove exposed wiring. (14E-3-300.4) | OPEN WIRING VISIBLE ABOVE BASEMENT CEILING NEAR CENTER BASEMENT ELECTRICAL PANEL. OPEN WIRING AT 2ND FLOOR FRONT CEILING. REMOVE OPEN WIRING WHERE REQUIRED. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1833 | Strap and secure raceway and armored cable. (14E-1-110.13(a)) | UNSUPPORTED RACEWAYS AT 2ND FLOOR AREA, BASEMENT CEILING AREA,. SECURE RACEWAYS IN APPROVED MANNER WHERE REQUIRED TTHROUGHOUT PREMISES. |
| EL1837 | Close unused opening in electrical box or cabinet. (14E-3-312.5(a)) | MISSING PANEL FILLERS AT PANELS. MISSING BOX FILLERS VARIOUS AREAS. |
| EL1856 | Fasten and support outlet and/or junction box. (14E-3-314.23) | UNSUPPORTED BOXES VARIOUS. SECURE BOXES IN APPROVED MANNER WHERE REQUIRED. |
| EL1866 | Remove unapproved flexible cord. (14E-4-400.12) | EXCESSIVE EXTENSION CORDS FRONT WINDOW AREA, 2ND FLOOR AREA, CEILING AREAS AND VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT. CORD THROUGH WALL AT FRONT WINDOW AREA. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1875 | Receptacle outlets installed in bathrooms, garages, counter top spaces, unfinished basements and outdoor locations shall have ground fault protection for personnel.(14E-5-570.8) | INSTALL GFCI PROTECTION BATHS, SINKS, WET LOCATIONS,BASEMENT,EXTERIOR. |
| EL1880 | Replace conductors with damaged or deteriorated insulation.(14E-1-110.7) | DETERIORATED CLOTH WIRING VISIBLE AT CEILING NEAR 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA CHANDELIER LIGHT FIXTURE. REPLACE DETERIORATED DAMAGED WIRING WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS |
| EL1884 | MISSING EQUIPMENT COVERS AT BASEMENT FURNACE AND REAR EXTERIOR A/C CONDENSOR. INSTALL EQUIPMENT COVERS WHERE REQUIRED. (14E-1-110.3) DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS | |
| EL1885 | LIGHT FIXTURE, BOXES, FITTINGS, RACEWAYS AT WALK IN COOLER MUST BE SUITABLE FOR WET LOCATION. (14E-1-110.3) | |
| EL1886 | EXCESSIVE TEMPORARY CORD AND PLUG WIRED WIRK LIGHTS, DROP LIGHTS AND HAZARDLY INSTALLED LED CORD CONNECTED STRIP LIGHTS USED AS PRIMARY ILLUMINATION THROUGHOUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTALL OPERABLE APPROVED PERMANENT ILLUMINATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(14E-1-110.3) | |
| EL1886 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION THROUGHOUT TO BE INSTALLED IN NEAT AND WORKMEN LIKE MANNER. (14E-1-110.12) | |
| EL1886 | PROVIDE FULL ACCESS FOR DROP CEILING INSPECTION AT BASEMENT (14A-5-505.2) | |
| EL1886 | PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED ROUGH INSPECTIONS FOR PREVIOUS WORK. NO PERMITS. INSUFFICIENT PERMITS. PREVIOUS PERMITS NOT INSPECTED. (14A-5-505.2) | |
| EL1886 | PROVIDE PERMIT TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT, BOXES, WIRE, DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT. MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MODIFICATIONS VARIOUS AREAS. SERVICE MODIFICATIONS. NO PERMITS. INSUFFICIENT PERMITS. PREVIOUS PERMITS NOT INSPECTED.(14A-5-505.2) | |
| EL1886 | EXCESSIVE UNAPPROVED FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT AT 2ND FLOOR REAR AREA. REMOVE UNAPPROVED FLEXIBLE CONDUIT WHERE REQUIRED THROGHOUT PREMISES. (14E-3-348.12) | |
| NC2011 | Performed or allowed work to be performed without submitting plans prepared, signed and sealed by a licensed architect or registered structural engineer for approval and without obtaining a permit to perform the work. (13-32-010, 13-32-040, 13-40-020, 13-12-050) | THERE IS AN EMPLOYEE LOUNGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT WITH EASY CHAIRS AND A KITCHENETTE OF SORTS. THIS IS A BASEMENT AN AS SUCH, THERE ARE NO PROVISIONS IN THE BUILDING CODE FOR LOUNGE AREAS IN BASEMENTS. THERE ARE NO PERMITS ON FILE FOR THIS BASEMENT ALTERATION. SECTION 14A-4-404. |
| PL163027 | Provide non-absorbent open-front seats for public or employee toilet. (18-29-420.3) | UNAPPROVED ROUND BOWL TOILETS WITH CLOSED FRONT SEATS AT ALL BATHROOMS. |
| PL165017 | Replace defective bathroom floor with non-absorbent, water impervious, and easily cleanable material. (13-196-540 F) | UNAPPROVED PLYWOOD FLOORING AT ALL BATHROOMS. REPLACE DEFECTIVE BATHROOM FLOORS WITH NON ABSORBENT,WATER IMPERVIOUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. |
| PL232011 | Obtain permit before constructing, altering, or using plumbing system. (13-12-080, 13-32-010) | OBTAIN PERMIT BEFORE CONTRUCTING, ALTERING OR USING PLUMBING SYSTEM. |
| PL237004 | Provide indirect connection for water supply. (18-29-602), (18-29-608) | SODA AND ICE MACHINE WATER SUPPLY PIPING CONNECTED DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITHOUT ANY MEANS OF CROSS CONNECTION PROTECTION.DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CROSS CONNECTION. |
| PL237020 | Provide proper material for water supply pipe. (18-29-605) | UNAPPROVED FLEXIBLE WATER SUPPLY TO BATHROOM TOILETS AND LAVATORIES. |
| PL239010 | Engage licensed and bonded plumbing contractor to install plumbing. (18-29-106.1) | ENGAGE LICENSED AND BONDED PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL PLUMBING. |