Building Permit and Inspection Records
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ADDRESS: 6540 N GLENWOOD AVE
| Inspection # 13020069 | ||
|---|---|---|
| VIOLATIONS | BUILDING CODE CITATION | VIOLATION DETAILS |
| CN063014 | Failed to maintain chimney in safe and sound working condition. (13-196-590, 13-196-530(b) and (c), 13-196-641) | Southwest elevation /chimney - washed out mortar joints. |
| CN070024 | Failed to repair or replace defective or missing members of porch system. (13-196-570, 13-196-641) | Rear wood porch - Railing sections undersized at 36". Stringers fastened to headers with nails only. Columns have 12" splices with 2 thru bolts only. Plans and permit required for repairs. |
| CN073014 | Failed to maintain exterior door in sound condition and repair. (13-196-550(d) and (e), 13-196-641) | Front entrance door- Broken pane. |
| CN074014 | Failed to maintain exterior service walks, passage and areaways in clean, sanitary and safe condition. (13-196-630, 13-196-641) | Rear service walk - cracked and sinking concrete. |
| CN107035 | Failed to maintain all exit signs illuminated when building is occupied and otherwise maintain exit signs in good condition. (13-196-090, 13-160-700 thru 13-160-770) | Second floor at rear exit-Broken exit sign. |
| CN190029 | pending notice reinspection | Interior of building /no response. Unverified detectors and conditions. Unable to inspect interior stairway systems. Unverified complaint of Apt.101 - mold in bathroom. |
| 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. | Laundry room-Missing smoke detector. |
| 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. | Laundry room-Missing carbon monoxide detector. |