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ADDRESS: 4851 N DAMEN AVE
Inspection # 1958210
VIOLATIONS BUILDING CODE CITATION VIOLATION DETAILS
CN105015 Repair or replace defective door. (13-196-550) NO STAIRWELL DOORS CLOSE AND LATCH FLUSH-RESET ALL DOORS AT STAIRWELLS
CN194029 Provide LOW WATER PRESSURE, HOT SIDE OF FAUCET, APT. 3, 18-29-604.7
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. TOO FEW SMOKE DETECTORS IN CORRIDORS-1 PER CORRIDOR-CORRIDOR LENGTH IS 100 FEET
EL0025 Install system III emergency lighting. (18-27-700.6, 18-27-700.22) INSTALL SYSTEM III EMERGENCY SYSTEM
EL0084 18-27-210.8 INSTALL GFCI'S IN WET LOCATIONS THRU-OUT BUILDING APTS.
NC5012 Failed to provide stairwell opening with self-closing, framed, 1-1/2 hour Class B door. (15-8-180) ALL STAIRWELL DOORS ARE NOT FIRE RATED, ALL DOORS MUST BE CLASS "B" RATED DOORS; ALL STAIRWELL DOORS HAVE HOLD OPEN DEVICES
NC5062 Failed to remove fusible links and/or other hold-open mechanism on stairwell doors in buildings where stairwells serve more than three floors. (15-8-180(c)) REMOVE ALL HOLD OPEN DEVICES. THESE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE DOORS DESIGNED TO PROTECT INTEGRITY OF STAIRWELLS DURING A FIRE
PL234002 Provide proper soil/waste vent pipe material. (18-29-702) REMOVE FLEX WASTE UNDER KITCHEN SINK, APT. 104, 18-29-702
PL237026 Provide water supply pipe with air chambers. (18-29-604.11), (18-29-604.11.1) PROVIDE AIR CHAMBERS ON WATER SUPPLIES FOR WASHING MACHINES, LAUNDRY ROOM, 18-29-604.11.1