Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout3543 Tradition Dr - Violations/Rental Housing - 09/09/2024 of fort CollinS FORT COLLINS RENTAL Renter HOUSING MINIMUM Housing Inspection Type Rental Housing Initial Inspection Inspection Result Violation Founded Inspection Date September 9, 2024 10:10 am Inspector Austin Dyer City of Fort Collins Community Development & Neighborhood Services adyer@fcgov.com Inspection Comments: Please see the inspection checklist for the violations This notice is being sent to you as a follow-up to the rental inspection that was performed at 3543 TRADITION DR. Records indicate you are the owner or property manager of the above-referenced address. The inspection was requested by your tenant for the purpose of verifying compliance with the Structure and Premises Condition Code of the City of Fort Collins, (Rental Housing Code, 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, (IPMC)) as adopted by the City of Fort Collins. The inspection determined the following list of items that are not in compliance with the Rental Housing Code and need to be corrected. The list also includes maintenance suggestions and details on which work will require a building permit. ELECTRICAL FACILITIES Does Not Meet All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances must be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. There are multiple outlets that are loose throughout the home. These need to be properly secured around the home. Does Not Meet Receptacle outlets installed in kitchens, garages, unfinished basements and exterior locations must be protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCls). This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work The outlets on the east side of the kitchen around the range and under the cabinets are not GFCI protected. Replacement receptacles need to meet 2023 NEC requirements EXTERIOR GENERAL Does Not Meet Building, sidewalks, outbuildings, and fences generally must be in good repair and free from hazards like damaged and loose building components. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. There are multiple gutter downspouts that are not draining properly away fron- the foundation. This has caused the ground to settle and create negative drainage around the home. This needs to be corrected to ensure drainage of water is away from the building and that the drainage is sloped away. The french drain cover at the bottom of the staircase on the back side of the home is broken. The french drain becomes clogged and does not drain properly when raining. The drain needs to be corrected to drain properly to help prevent flooding to the basement. The front step to the front deck is to high and does not meet code requirements creating a tripping hazard. Recommendation General - Maintenance Recommendations This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. There is a lot of paint wearing away and chipping around the building. It is recommended to correct these issues to help prevent them from becoming a larger issue. The decks need to be maintained, they are beginning to get moisture damage to the planks. It is recommended to correct these issues to help prevent them from becoming a larger issue. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Does Not Meet Required emergency escape and rescue opening shall be maintained in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work The basement bedroom that is being used that does not have an egress window is not allowed to be a bedroom. Windows are required in basement bedrooms for egress, ventilation, and light. Does Not Meet Smoke alarms (electric or battery operated) must be installed in each of the following areas: o On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms o In each room used for sleeping purposes o In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work Need to have up-to-date, functioning, interconnected smoke detectors in each sleeping room and in the hallways outside of the bedrooms. The basement smoke detector is over 10 years old and will need to be replaced. (Will need permit if hardwiring smoke detectors) Each bedroom needs interconnected smoke detectors. INTERIOR GENERAL Does Not Meet All floors, walls, stairs, doors and windows are to be maintained in good repair and free from decay or defective surfaces. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. The storm doors on the exterior do not close properly (missing the spring to close), are damaged and falling apart. Window in the west upstairs bedroom does not stay open. It falls down when opened. Does Not Meet All stairs must have handrails and guardrails installed and be solidly attached. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. Missing handrail going downstairs in the home. The handrail will have to meet code requirements. Does Not Meet Windows and doors must be capable of keeping wind and elements out This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. Flooding happens to the basement due to drainage issues of the exterior. The water comes through the basement door and floods the basement. This will need to be correct to ensure water and other elements do not get into the home. The basement door is not able to latch and there is light and weather coming from around the door as there are gaps between the door and the frame. Does Not Meet Windows located within 6 feet of the ground are required to have locks for security. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. Basement windows have the locks broken on them. These need to be replaced to allow the windows to lock. MECHANICAL FACILITIES Does Not Meet All mechanical appliances must be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work The dryer vent is not properly installed correctly. The material used is not allowed, is not properly sealed and is not properly connected. This will require a mechanical contractor to correct. The dishwasher was not working at time of inspection. If it is installed it needs to be in working order. Missing the temperature control knob for the electric baseboard heat in the upstairs bedroom. PLUMBING FACILITIES Does Not Meet Ali plumbing fixtures must be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition, free from obstructions, leaks and defects. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. The left faucet handle in the basement bathroom leaks when water is turned on. UNPERMITTED WORK Does Not Meet Work Without Permit This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work The water heater was replaced in 2012 without a permit. There are multiple issues with the installation of the water heater that will need to be corrected. These issues include but are not limited too, T&P is wrong, need electrical disconnect within sight of water heater or breaker locking mechanism in panel. We have no record of a basement finish for this property, when the original permit was submitted for the home in 1991 the permit indicated that there was only three bedrooms. This would indicate that the basement was not finished at time of original construction. This basement will need to be permitted and proper inspections taken place, unless the owner has documentation or records of the basement being permitted and can provide them for our record. VENTILATION Does Not Meet Every bathroom and toilet room must have an openable window to the exterior or have an exhaust fan, ducted to the exterior. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work The bathroom vents are not venting to the exterior. They are venting to the attic. These will need to vent to the exterior. You will also receive mailed notice of these violations. The property owner or responsible party will be required to schedule an inspection when the work is completed to verify that ail work has been performed and is in conformance with the property maintenance code. This re-inspection can be scheduled by phone at 970-657-9521 or through email at rentalhousing@fcgov.com If more time is required, please contact your inspector via email with your plan for completion. If you have questions, please contact us. We are eager to help you understand our processes and the reasons behind the inspection results. Pursuant with City Code Chapter 1 section 15 and Chapter 5 article 11 division 3, Failure to comply with this notice of violation is grounds for the City of Fort Collins to issue you a citation to appear in court and fines up to 3,000.00 dollars per day from the date of the violation.