Building Permit and Inspection Records
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ADDRESS: 721 W BARRY AVE
| Inspection # 11269280 | ||
|---|---|---|
| VIOLATIONS | BUILDING CODE CITATION | VIOLATION DETAILS |
| CN010012 | Failed to enclose heating plant room with noncombustible walls, partitions, floors and ceilings with at least one hour fire resistance. (15-8-190, 15-8-220) | 723 W basement ceilings - drywall / plaster missing - open holes with exposed wood joists and wood lath. |
| 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 (15-16-680) | All front interior stairways - fire extinguishers - tags outdated / missing. |
| CN062024 | Failed to maintain parapet wall in good repair and free from cracks and defects. (13-196-530 and 13-196-641) | East parapet wall - washed out mortar with loose and spalling bricks. |
| CN076044 | Failed to maintain roof downspouts in good repair and working condition. (13-196-590, 13-196-630(b), 13-196-641, 18-29-1101, 18-29-1105, 18-29-1106) | Northeast downspout - rusted out - grade to 2nd. |
| CN101015 | Failed to maintain interior walls and ceilings free from holes or cracks. (13-19-540(c)) | 723 W. -basement interior stairway - grade to basement - holes in wall - drywall / plaster missing. |
| CN103035 | Repair or replace defective structural member. (13-196-530 A) | 723 W. 1B - 1st floor floor joists - some replaced with new and floor joists shored up with 2 x material and metal pole jacks. Plans and permit required for repairs / replacement of floor joists. |
| CN106015 | Failed to maintain interior stairway system in safe condition and sound repair. (13-196-570) | 723 W. - basement interior stairway - grade to basement - handrail - missing. |
| CN134016 | Rid premises of rodents and seal rodent holes. (13-196-530 D, 13-196-540 A, 13-196-630 C) | Rear of building and basement areas - rats and rat harborage. |
| CN138026 | Deposit refuse in sanitary refuse containers. (7-28-260, 13-196-620 D) | South at rear of building - garbage containers overflowing onto ground. |
| CN138056 | Remove accumulation of refuse and debris and keep premises clean. (13-196-580, 13-196-630) | 723W basement area - accumulation of garbage , boxes , junk and debris. |
| CN140016 | Keep premises clean, sanitary, and safe. (13-196-620 A, 13-196-630) | 723 W. - basement area - unsanitary conditions - filthy and dirty floor areas. |
| CN141016 | Stop noxious odors from permeating dwelling or premises. (7-28-060, 13-196-630) | 723 W. - basement area - foul and urine smells / odors. |
| CN190019 | Arrange for inspection of premises. (13-12-100) | Building interior - most apartments , laundry rooms , and mechanical rooms - no response - unverified detectors , occupancy , and conditions. Unable to inspect all interior stairways ,porches or verify complaint of no running water. |
| CN197019 | Install and maintain approved smoke detectors. (13-196-100 thru 13-196-160) Install a smoke detector in every dwelling unit. Install one on any living level with a habitable room or unenclosed heating plant, on the uppermost ceiling of enclosed porch stairwell, and within 15 feet of every sleeping room. Be sure the detector is at least 4 inches from the wall, 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling, and not above door or window. | 723 W. - basement areas - smoke detectors - missing. |
| CN197087 | Install carbon monoxide detector within 40 feet of every sleeping room in residential structure. (13-64-190, 13-64-210) A carbon monoxide detector is needed whenever there is a heating appliance on the premises that burns fossil fuel such as gas, oil, or coal, or air that is circulated through a heat exchanger. Install according to manufacturer instructions. A hard wired model requires an electrical wiring permit. In a single family residence, be sure the detector is on or below the lowest floor with a place to sleep. In a multiple dwelling residence heated by a boiler, install a detector in the same room as the boiler. Otherwise, each apartment follows single family guidelines. The owner is responsible for installation and written instructions, the tenant for testing, maintenance, and batteries. | 723 W. - basement areas - carbon monoxide detectors - missing. |
| EL0036 | Install cover on outlet or junction box. (18-27-370.25) | 723 W. - basement walls and ceilings - open electrical junction boxes. |
| PL164037 | Provide cast iron cover for catch basin. (18-29-1003), (18-29-1003.4.1) | 723 W. basement catch basin cover - missing. |