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City of Community Development&Neighborhood Services
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Fort Collins,CO 80522
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Rental Housing Inspection Results
Notice of violation
9/2/2021
Armadillo Property Management
521 N. Taft Hill Rd.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
RE: 329 N. Meldrum St. Apt. 1 and 3, Fort Collins, Co 80521
Parcel Number: 9711121018
Dear Manager,
Records indicate you are the manager of the above referenced address.
This letter is to inform you that an inspection of this property was performed on 8/26/2021 the
purpose of which was to verify compliance with the Structure and Premises Condition Code of
the City of Fort Collins, (Rental Housing Code, 2006 International Property Maintenance Code,
(IPMC)) as adopted by the City.
The inspection determined items that are not in compliance with the Rental Housing Code that
need to be corrected:
Exterior:
1. All exterior siding, trim, soffit, fascia, doors, windows and front porch shall be weather
protected. All rotting wood on exterior of structure including all items listed above shall
be replaced.
2. Need to have an engineer inspect front porch columns, piers and beams for structural
integrity. Appears there is settling, and portions are detached from structure. Decking
bords have rotted and are loose.
3. Portions of foundation on the south side has substantial cracks. Shall have an engineer
inspect foundation and write a report.
4. Root cellar entry appears to be collapsing in on itself. Door cellar will not shut due to
house settling. Shall have engineer inspect this section of structure.
5. All debris and trash shall be cleaned up from property.
6. Shall maintain all walking surfaces, per code.
7. All windows shall have screens.
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8. Vent above back patio shall be terminated to code. Records do not indicate a permit was
issued for the newly added washer and dryer DWV, venting and electrical in unit 2.
Proper permits shall be obtained.
9. Records do not indicate a permit was issued for the newer DWV in the cellar. A licensed
plumber shall obtain an after the fact permit.
Unit #1
1. Shall have a licensed contractor verify furnace is in good working order due to the age
of furnace.
2. Safety Glaze bathroom window
3. Shall have a licensed contractor install electrical conductor in bathroom in
proper
conduit.
4. Shall add kitchen outlets over kitchen countertop.
5. GFCI kitchen outlets.
6. Need ventilation in kitchen for gas stove.
7. Make one of the windows in the kitchen operable for ventilation.
8. Repair all open cracks in plaster walls and ceilings.
9. Identify breakers in panel.
IO.Need letter from mitigation company who did repair for water leak, from unit above.
what was done for repairs.
11.0ur records do not indicate a permit was issued for the new washer and dryer installed
in the kitchen. You shall hire a licensed contractor to obtain an after the fact permit.
Unit #3
1. Add C/O detector within 15 feet of bedrooms
2. GFCI protect all kitchen outlets.
3. Gas range is lower than countertop and is starting to burn countertop. The top of range
shall be level with the highest countertop.
4. Add laminate to sides of countertop.
5. Need screens for all openable windows
,6. Repair all open cracks in walls and ceilings.
7. Identify all breakers in panel
8. Records do not indicate a permit was issued for the newer furnace. You shall hire a
licensed contractor to obtain an after the fact permit.
9. Records do not indicate a permit was issued for the newer water heater. You shall hire
a licensed contractor to obtain an after the fact permit.
l0.Records do not indicate a permit was issued for the new location of a washer and
dryer. You shall hire a licensed contractor to obtain an- after the fact permit.
11.Replace all smoke detectors that are over ten years old.
12.Have an electrician properly protect electrical conductor in bedroom closet.
13.Need letter from mitigation company who did repair for water leak, from unit above.
what was done for repairs.
The above-mentioned items are considered General Maintenance items and must be repaired
within (30) days of the date of this notice.
If you desire to speak with me or the Chief Building Official, please contact us with in ten days
of this notice. We are willing to help you the owner or manager to understand our processes and
the reasons behind the inspection results.
You are required to schedule an inspection when the work is completed to verify that all the
work was performed.
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.
Sincerel ,
James Warren
Building Inspector
City of Fort Collins
Community Development &Neighborhood Services
970 416-2359
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