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Home My WebLink AboutA6 CITY OF ...... .... July 15, 2016 Kelli Excell Triplett Companies 323 5''St. Ames, IA 50010 RE: Deficiency Letter and Re-Inspection Appointment at 233 Washington Ave. On July 13, 2016 a rental housing inspection was conducted at the above-referenced property. The items described below are not in compliance with the Ames Municipal Code. In order to provide a valid and continuous Letter of Compliance(LOC), corrective actions must be completed within the stated time limits. Items on this list may require permits and additional inspections to be conducted by building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical inspectors. Permit applications are available on our website along with directions on how to complete the permit process. 1. Provide a 2-A: 10-BC fire extinguisher(see"General Information" provided below). 2. All receptacles serving the kitchen countertop surfaces must be ground fault protected(GFCI). 3. S-trap located under the kitchen sink must be removed and properly trapped and vented. Permit Required. Ba(dUS Elr --riC - za5,ev 4. The bathroom must have at least one ground fault protected duplex electrical outlet (GFCI)where .an electrical cord may be easily and directly plugged in with a minimum of inconvenience. 5. The bathroom must be equipped with either an operable vent fan discharging to the outdoors or have an openable window with an intact screen.ConvGrSc Corm fiard f klf" S b 6. S-trap located under the bathroom sink must be removed and properly trapped and vented. Permit Required. 7. All lights in clothes closets must have fully enclosed globed fixtures. Replace the existing bare bulb light with fully enclosed globed fixture. As an alternate you may choose to remove the existing fixture, properly terminate the wires and install a cover plate., 8. Provide an operable smoke detector in each bedroom (see"General Information"provided below). 9. Provide an operable smoke detector on the main floor outside of the bedroom doors(see "General Information"provided below). 10. Install Code compliant guardrail on the basement stairway. Guardrails must not be less than 3,V in height and spacing between slats ori termediate rails must not allow passage of a sphere 4" or more in diameter.- (oxt- of 1 om t-�z� Bi 11 5'r- s 11. Provide an operable smoke detector in the basement(see"General Information"provided below). 12. Based on the age of the furnace, have a licensed mechanical contractor service and inspect it to determine if it is in safe operating condition. Provide a signed Fuel Burning Appliance Certification form. COt'1��X5� (2cnc l-f ions . �r — � . 13. Clothes dryer vent must be properly attached to the dryer(see"General Information" provided below). 14. The washer drain line must be properly trapped and vented. Permit Required. 15. The cover for the electrical panel must be properly attached. - � � 4f Torrn 16. Trees must be trimmed away from the roof. 17. Driveway must be paved with Portland Cement Concrete,Asphaltic Cement Concrete, or an equivalent as determined by the City Engineer.All driveway approaches adjoining paved streets must be paved with Portland Cement Concrete between the edge of the street and the property line. (Permit required through Public Works for Approach). All vehicle areas must be paved with an approved material no less than five inches thick, or an equivalent as determined by the City Engineer. Provide a site plan of the proposed area to be paved prior to the Inspection Division prior to the pouring of any concrete. -r)m .�,r,^cp, JI 18. Provide a code compliant handrail for the front steps (see"General Information" rrovi e el """ 19. It is recommended that gutters be added to the home to help preserve the basement foundation. 20. Exteriors of the garage and the dwelling must be scraped andproperl�,pa s d. A wo t�1 has �� begun to rot will need to be replaced.- ar) Gli "i'�l _ 021Provide a written evaluation from a licensed contractor that specializes in basements and VJ cSh1CT- foundations for the foundation of the dwelling due to noticeable settling in the main floor area. V Cn � 22. All windows must be in operable condition and remain open without the use of props.Windows 2L0, sashes and frames must be maintained in good condition. Remove loose glazing and re-glaze. + , t, �eL '� Repair broken glass. Scrape loose paint and paint window sashes and troughs. Provide all �. ln �. screens and storms windows. Install locking hardware where missing. ' oil -C- 23. Properly seal open area in the foundation near the electrical panel to protect electrical panel from aLb(, V1, moisture.—. -htr heyC'd scc.l _6Ur)doJ-ion 5o_po Noted items(to be completed by the next Inspection cycle unless otherwise indicated): Tw. 0-) 1. Replace deteriorated areas of the deteriorated internal sidewalk or remove it and see the area.General Information �a�nt + Fire Extinguishers /1 � g As of July 1, 2015, all dwelling units must have one charged and operable 2-A: 10-13C rated fire V extinguisher located in conspicuous location where it is readily accessible and immediately available for 3 , use. Re-chargeable fire extinguishers are subject to required maintenance at intervals of not more than one year by a trained individual. Non-rechargeable fire extinguishers must be replaced after 12 years. Smoke Detectors All smoke detectors shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with the International Fire Code. Smoke detectors shall be installed as per manufacturer's instructions on the ceiling no closer than 4"to the wall or wall mounted within 4"-12"of the ceiling. Smoke alarms shall be located at all of the following locations: • In each room used for sleeping purposes. • In the hallway or'area immediately adjacent to the bedroom(s) • In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements and cellars, but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. It is recommended that all new or replaced smoke detectors must be a Dual-sensor Smoke Detector. In order to meet the definition of dual-sensor, the detector must: • Have both a photoelectric and ionization sensor installed, OR • Two sensors installed, at least one of which detects smoke and one of which detects other hazards such as heat or carbon monoxide. Dryer Vents Plastic dryer vents are not allowed by code and must be rigid metal ducts, smooth interior surfaces with joints running in the direction of the airflow. Exhaust ducts shall not be connected with sheet-metal screws or fastening means which extend into the duct. Flexible aluminum transition duct may be used but limited to single lengths not to exceed 8 feet. Properly connect and support the dryer vent. Check for any buildup of lint. Handrails Handrail height measured vertically from the stair nosing must not be less than 34"and not more than 38". Handrails for a stairway must be continuous for the full length of the flight and terminate in newel post for safety terminals. Handrails adjacent to a wall must have a space no less than 1 %2 inches between the wall and the handrail. Round handrail millwork must be no less than 1 '/"wide,and no more than 2". We need to verify the listed items have been corrected before we can issue the new Letter of Compliance and are scheduling a re-inspection for this purpose on: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. You must notify the tenant(s)of the date and time of the re-inspection at least twenty-four hours in advance. The owner or agent shall be present at the requested date, time and location to accompany the rental housing inspector during the inspection; the tenant(s)may also be present at the time of the re- inspection. If this appointment doesn't work for you, please contact me within five(5)days of the date of this letter to request an alternate date. 1 maybe reached at 515 239-5167 or by email at nherrington0city.ames.ia.us. Any person affected by a decision of the Building Official (or designee)or a notice/order issued under the Ames Municipal Code shall have the right to appeal. An appeal request shall be in writing and be filed no later than 30 days after the date on this deficiency letter. See Chapter 13, Section 13.108, Means of Appeal,Ames Municipal Code. Best Regards, Natalie Herrington, CFM Housing Inspector Note: Owners are provided .with 2 inspections at no cost. ►f additional inspections are required to achieve compliance with the Code and enable issuance of an LOC, there will be a$52 per unit charge for each additional inspection. if an operator is unable to meet the inspector at the appointed time, the scheduled inspection will be counted as the first free inspection. See Chapter 13, Section 13.302 of the Ames Municipal Code for additional information. X r1aCn/rcf)CLA 4�% --F orn FDu 1 t 500 pal Y ' wr&hasic�S 8`F r400r 0" ouxr 1 oars-s�. ram ' ard�od `� r.� fines �C-doh ,� , r,oit �► on a 10,6� ba bill) � � i alru-- &go/i. C STENBERG CONCRETE CONST.,INC. Invoice 620 ARRASMITH TRAIL AMES,IA 50010 Date invoice# 6fd-cu ly- I1/6/2013 111306 Bill To Ship To RESIDENT/OWNER THOMANN 233 WASHINGTON AMES IA 50010 P.O.No. Terms Due Date Account# Project net 21 11/27/2013 Description Rate Class Amount REMOVE/REPLACE SIDEWALK-233 S WASHINGTON 795.00 4-FLATWORK 795.00 LABOR AND MATERIALS A 1.5%(18%PER YEAR)FINANCE CHARGE IS Total $795.00 INCITRRFO-ON AT J.RAT ANCR;OVER 10 DAYS Payments/Credits $0.00 Balance Due $795.00 Phone# Fax# 515-232-3889 515-239-3547 °'"''"°'we 3 Q�z � .Dr, Contract In 66Best Bet to ��► � TOM HANSEN Hire a vet! SUD f PAINTING - ROOFING - REPAIRS NA AL 296-2290 AMES, IA. HOUSIN M'iMMalk,D.C. City................ ,' --------------...»»....._:State... . -..... Date...............1... :.....4 .. ................... Nc7, ................ ..._�. r�l....��r �». .: °. .. .:— Name _. ddrest _ t?7nOW city star- The undersigned Contractor agrees to furnish all materials and labor necessary for the work (specified below) on premises located at No- ---------------------------------------------------------.........__.. ....._............._.»............................... Street City. state r the legal description of which is...................�1.��:....._... . .»....l.�j. .. ..__...........__......._.._.. B15ck Addition SPECIFICATIONS /�� .................... ..................................-----------......._....._ v The undersigned property owner agrees upon completion of said work to- the sum of �.��5.1..`- Payment'to be made as follows: Cash (if any) $..:..................and to execute a promissory note for $.......»............. payable in-------.........—equal monthly installments of $................. This Contract shall become binding only upon written acceptance iiereof by the Contractor or by an authorized agent of the Contractor; or upon commencement of the wcsk. The Contractor shall not be liable for any damage to the interior of the building. This Contract constitutes the entire understanding of the parties, and no other understanding, collateral or otherwise hall-be'binding unless•in-writing---signed-by both-parties. The company will not be responaflyle for money paid to salesman. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned have hereunto subscribed their names the day and year first above written. THIS IS A CONTRACT AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION. ALL AGREEMENTS MUST BE IN WRITING. ........................»...................................».............. Husband or Purchaser ......... ........................ ......................... ..... Aathacized A�eat Wife or Joint Purchaser 1 DATE CHAAG.ES;AND CREDF-TS•.-:pµr= ,L?'Y=-"... BALANCE o. Gj BALANCE FORWARD 1 �W V � BALDUS ELECTRIC. INC. �� F IN THIS COLUMN T 22 October 2016 Mrs. Kehl Excell, Triplett-Compan.ies 3.23 Fifth Street Aries 1A 50010 Dear Kellk As per our visit to the property located At- 2.33 Washington Street in Ames and viewing the settling house addition, we do feel the addition can be raised and stabilized. Therefore Ames Concrete-Contractors would offier the following estimated prices for the work. HOUSE ADDITION RAISING AND tTARDLIZIM.prepare tooting; inglall 40joim gifforts, invall.turo $5,456.00 .screw,lacks(—W)along north wdl at loon .jow system:jack up approximately 2-3 ia.Oes. NOTh'. The exteriot wait will require some mortar patching,not l6c1040d. ack-_�5 NkYrr-.: Once the foundation is repaired.the old,concreteoceds mmoving.dirt added,and dminagecasutvd, &rcr— i NOTE: The oast of tltc.*ks is assumed to be approximately S I 10,caclL ox� = I NOTE. Ills work.ciumot be completed by ACC until Imo November ZO 16 or early December 2016, NOTE: It is believed(and assumed)that the lifting will not cause any damage to the addition attachment,house,.bt roof- C) If yoit have any questions,please do call me in'the early morning at 515/233-1285 or iuboA you may call my mobile phone during the day at 515/708-4856. Sincerely, Ej M. Kim harp, wner AMES-CONCRETIZ ONTRACTORS K.W. Paint & Clean. i P.O. Box 294 i Ames, IA. 50010 INVOICE. July 12, 2017 P TO: Dana Thomann i Iowa City i Re: 322 Washington St. I Ames, IA. 50010 _ I i 10/15A6 - 07/12/17: scraping, repairing, sealing and painting of house and garage, siding, windrows and trim, at 322 Washington St., Ames, IA. 50010. Painting charge for work on the house: $2,000.00 Painting; charge for work on the garage: $ 500.00 Replacement of four,4x4 posts on front deck with new, treated lumber pasts. Price of four 4x4, 8 foot posts. $14.35iea.: $ 57.40 Use o.f exterior siding caulk to seal and rebuild window frames, siding;and trim was i Essential to the proper preservation of the 100 year old siding coming tiff the sides and windrow frames which were deteriorat.'Mg , badly. We used 94 tubes of exterior .House caulk to seal the sitting and windows completely from water. Price of caulk varied based on type and area of application, from$3ftube to.$&,tube. The average price per tube is S5.50ftube x 94 tubes.: $517.00 2 cans of"Great Stuff"crack filler/sealant @ $9/ea: $ 18.00 G additional gallons of Sherwin. Williams Superpaint "Garden Sage"color: $230.80 Subtotal. $3,323.20 Sales tax: $ 232.64 TOTAL: S3,555.84 I i i Thant you, r INVOICE CITY OF 6u'rb`�}- p 1F Ames- CITY OF AMES 1 Smart Choice 515 CLARK AVENUE BOX 811 AMES, IOWA 50010-0811 FINANCE DEPARTMENT 515-239-5112 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS 515-239-5280 TO: DANA THOMANN INVOICE NO: 165504 208 FAIRCHILD ST DATE: 1/11/18 IOWA CITY, IA 52245 CUSTOMER NO: 19074/19074 TYPE: WM - WATER METER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE ----------- ------------------------- -------------- ----------------- 1.00 233 WASHINGTON AVE 134.00 134.00 FROZEN 5/8" X 3/4" WATER METER IN SERVICE 9 YEARS OR LESS + TRIP CHARGE SERVICE ORDER 7634 1/5/2018 PAYMENT DUE UPON RECEIPT-OF INVOICE -- $20.00 CHARGE FOR NSF CHECKS. TOTAL DUE: $134.00 PLEASE DETACH AND SEND THIS COPY WITH REMITTANCE DATE: 1/11/16 NAME: THOMANN, DANA CUSTOMER NO: 19074/19074 TYPE: WM - WATER METER REMIT AND MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: CITY OF AMES 515 CLARK AVENUE BOX 811 AMES IA INVOICE NO: 165504 AMOUNT: $134.00 Sue hasten<SBasten@washsb.eom> 8l11i7 t+ Dana, 16.GM 1oa.r(14zY- Sorry to hear you have been having such a problem with the contractor. I can certainly do an extension for you. I would just need to have you pay the interest currant and then i can extend for another 6 mohths. The loan is a single payment loan,but you can always make payments on the loan whenever you want to. Interest as of today is$238.81, Would you like me to transfer that from your checking account? Sue Basten Executive Vice President NMLS ID#447669 Invested in You. Washington State Bank 121 S Marion Ave.I P.O.Box 311 Washington,1A 52353 (319)653-21511(800)714-2287 (319)653,6375(fax) www:washsb.com Get our Whone®Apn t Get our Androidr-4 App iuf�