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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1303 N College Ave - Violations/Rental Housing - 08/19/2024 of Fart CcAhnS FORT COLLINS RENTAL Rental HOUSING MINIMUM Housing Inspection Type Rental Housing Initial Inspection Inspection Result Violation Founded Inspection Date August 19, 2024 3:39 pm Inspector Austin Dyer City of Fort Collins Community Development & Neighborhood Services adyer@fcgov.com Inspection Comments: Please see inspection findings in checklist for violations. This notice is being sent to you as a follow-up to the rental inspection that was performed at 1303 N COLLEGE AVE. 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. A permit is required for this scope of work The main electrical wiring coming into the building is not properly supported, protected or installed. There are bare conductors. Missing breaker filler plates in the electrical panels. There are three prong outlets that are open ground. Receptacle replacements must meet NEC 406.4 (D) requirements. There is an outlet that is hot/neutral reversed in the west most bedroom. There are also multiple outlets that were not working at time of inspection. The wiring under the kitchen sink is not properly protected. Does Not Meet Dwelling units must have a three-wire, 120/240-volt electrical service having a rating of not less than 60 amperes. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. A permit is required for this scope of work Unsure if there is a main shut off for the power to the home, unable to find where the main powerline goes too. There are two meters that appear to be feeding the single home. There are more than six handles that would need to be turned off to shut power to the home off. A main shut off will need to be installed as a service disconnect. for 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 kitchen receptacles are not GFCI protected. Receptacle replacements must meet NEC 406.4 (D) 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 cracks in the building foundation, these will need to be properly sealed to prevent pests from entering the home. These cracks should also be evaluated by a licensed contractor to ensure they do not continue to worsen. There are many broken pieces of siding around the home. As these appear the be the pieces of siding containing asbestos, the damaged siding needs to be properly sealed and/or corrected to ensure they are not breaking and becoming a larger issue. If siding is replaced proper asbestos mitigation steps must be taken. There is soffit damage where the wood has rotted. This needs to be corrected to prevent further damage to the home. Gutters downspouts should extend away from the foundation at least 5ft Recommendation General - Maintenance Recommendations RECOMMENDATION - The paint is beginning to chip and wear away. It is recommended to of these areas repainted to ensure it does not become a violation in the future. The gutters need to be cleaned as well. FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Does Not Meet Carbon monoxide detectors: Any single-family dwelling or dwelling unit in a multi-family dwelling used for rental purposes and that includes fuel-fired appliances or an attached garage, on or after July 1, 2009 shall be required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed. The location shall be or each level that has a lawful sleeping room and shall be located within 15 feet of the entrance to each sleeping room. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. Need to have up to date carbon monoxide detector within 15ft of the bedrooms. 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 hallway and main floor. (Will need permit if hardwiring smoke detectors). INTERIOR GENERAL Does Not Meet All interior spaces must be free from rodents, vermin or insect infestation. This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. There is evidence of mice throughout the dwelling. A pest control company will be required to mitigate the issue. To satisfy this violation a letter from the pest control company will be needed stating the issue has been resolved. Does Not Meet Windows and doors must be capable of keeping wind and elements out This must be brought into compliance within 30 days. There is light coming through the doors on the exterior. This should be corrected to prevent the elements from getting inside. PLUMBING FACILITIES Does Not Meet All 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. A permit is required for this scope of work The plumbing under the kitchen sink is not installed correctly. The plumbing is creating an S-trap which is not allowed. Also there is flexible pipe used which is not allowed. Plumbing must be smooth. 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 and the furnace was replaced without a permit. A permit needs to be issued and the proper inspections taken place for the appliances. The T&P is not properly installed on the water heater. 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 exhaust vent is venting into the attic and not to the exterior. Th( wires are not properly installed to the exhaust system. 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 all 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 II 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. City of Fort Collins Rental Housing fcgov.com/rentalhousing rentalhousing@fcgov.com (970) 416-2305