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Code : 8.100.520

Description : BUILDING - Inadequate Exits

Full Violation : Inadequate exits. 8.100.520, 8.100.530

Comments : Egress impeded by board-over at doors and windows.

Code : 8.100.680

Description : BUILDING - Inadequate Fire Protection

Full Violation : Inadequate fire protection and equipment.

Comments : Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors are required to be installed per CRC: R314 and CRC: R315 and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Smoke detectors shall function properly and are to be installed on ceilings not closer than 36 inches to any return or supply register or ceiling fan.

Code : Other

Description : BUILDING - Other

Full Violation : Other

Comments : This list may be partial and does not exclude any code violations which may become apparent during further inspections or during any necessary repair work. Other building structural, electrical, plumbing or mechanical code violations may be identified upon further inspection. Permitting through the Community Development Dept. may be obtained for unpermitted new work or repairs found at, or restorative work required at this property. Permits may be obtained at 300 Richards Blvd. 3rd floor. An appointment may be required. Building Counter Helpline number is 916-808-5318. - A complete inspection shall have been performed with a list of violations to be addressed then provided to property owner and paperwork / plans may need to be submitted by property owner or their designated agent before a permit can be issued. Nobody may occupy a vacant building with violations in place until all permit(s) and all violations have been resolved and approved. The property is required to remain secured and maintained at all times.

Code : Title 17

Description : BUILDING - Design Review requirements

Full Violation : Design Review requirements required.

Comments : Plans shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a permit for any work to be performed at this parcel, including demolition.

Code : 8.96.110 H

Description : BUILDING - Dangerous Buildings

Full Violation : Health and Safety Code, Section 17920.10. (a) Lead Hazards. Any building or portion thereof including any dwelling unit, guestroom, or suite of rooms, or portion thereof, or the premises on which it is located, is deemed to be in violation of this part as to any portion that contains lead hazards, that are likely to endanger the health of the public or the occupants thereof as a result of their proximity to the public or the occupants thereof.

Comments : This building is manifestly unsafe for habitation.

Code : 8.96.110 (D)

Description : BUILDING - Structure Falling

Full Violation : Whenever any portion or member of a building or appurtenance thereof is likely to fall, or to become detached or dislodged, or to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.

Comments : The Balcony at the front of the building and the stairs at the south exterior of the building are deteriorated and decomposed due to dry-rot and poor repair to the point of being manifestly unsafe for use. These elements of this structure are likely to fall or become detached or dislodged and are likely to collapse and thereby injure persons or damage property.

Code : 8.96.110 (H)

Description : BUILDING - Unsafe Building

Full Violation : Whenever, for any reason, the building or structure, or any portion thereof, is manifestly unsafe for the purpose for which it is being used.

Comments : Conditions are found to exist that are manifestly unsafe to the life, limb, health, and / or safety of the public or building occupants.

Code : 8.100.1240

Description : BUILDING - Vacant Building and/or Blight

Full Violation : Whenever any vacant building and/or premises is determined to be a blight to the community or a nuisance as defined in Article XV in SCC 8.100 of the Housing Code. - No owner shall allow a building designed for human use or occupancy to be a vacant building for more than thirty (30) days, unless one of the following applies: 1. The building is the subject of an active building permit for repair or rehabilitation and the owner is progressing diligently to complete the repair or rehabilitation. 2. The building meets all codes, does not contribute to blight, is ready for occupancy, and is a. actively being offered for sale, lease, or rent, or b. is actively being maintained and monitored by the owner, as defined in section 8.100.1240 of Sacramento City Ordinance No. 2007-060 adopted July 24, 2007. Corrective Action: SECTION 8.100.1240 Failed to actively maintain and or monitor any or all of the following: (A)Failure to maintain landscaping and plant materials. (B)Failure to maintain the exterior of the building, including but not limited to paint and finishes. (C)Failure to regularly remove all exterior trash, debris and graffiti. (D)Failure to maintain the building in continuing compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. (E)Failure to prevent criminal activity on the premises, including but not limited to use and sale of controlled substances, prostitution and criminal street gang activity. (F)Failure to post a notice in a conspicuous place on the front of the building stating the name, address, and telephone number of both the owner and, if applicable, the owner?s agent in control of the building. This notice shall have lettering not less than two (2) inches high, and shall be generally readable from at least thirty (30) feet away.

Comments : The structure is in violation of the vacant building ordinance. Section 8.100.1230 No owner shall allow a building designed for human use or occupancy to be a vacant building for more than thirty (30) days, unless one of the following applies: 1. The building is the subject of an active building permit for repair or rehabilitation and the owner is progressing diligently to complete the repair or rehabilitation. 2. The building meets all codes, does not contribute to blight, is ready for occupancy and is: (a) actively being offered for sale, lease, rent, or (b) is actively being maintained and monitored by the owner as defined in section 8.100.1240. Additionally: Property Owner(s) have not provided sufficient maintenance and monitoring and this property does not meet requirements as detailed in SECTION 8.100.1240. Buildings on this property are not maintained sufficiently to meet all codes and is not immediately ready for occupancy. Property Owner(s) have failed to provide contact information in the form of signage containing a contact telephone number and address conspicuously posted as required under SECTION 8.100.1240 (F).

Code : Other

Description : ELEC - Other

Full Violation : ELEC - Other

Comments : Conditions have been found non-compliant to California Electrical Code. Violations include exposed conductors, lack of cover plates, work without permit or inspection. All building electrical shall be brought to minimum compliance with applicable code requirements and unpermitted work shall be permitted and inspected.

Code : Other

Description : MECH - Other

Full Violation : Other

Comments : Full building safety inspection required to determine extent of damage or disrepair to mechanical components and appliances. Damage by vandalism and scavenging to mechanical systems shall be assessed and repaired under benefit of permit.

Code : Other

Description : PLUMBING - Other

Full Violation : Other

Comments : Plumbing assemblies have been altered, damaged, and / or removed. Repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures, drains, supply, vent, etc. shall be done under benefit of permit.

Code : 8.96.110 (A)

Description : BUILDING - Passageway Width or Size

Full Violation : Whenever any door, aisle, passageway, stairway or other means of exit is not of sufficient width or size, or is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of exit in case of fire or panic.

Comments : Vacant building has doors and windows boarded over which will impede egress of any occupant or first-responder who may be in this building for any reason.

Code : 8.96.110 (S)

Description : BUILDING - Demolition

Full Violation : Whenever any portion of a building or structure remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is vacant, unoccupied, or abandoned for a period in excess of six months such that the building or portion thereof is an attractive nuisance or hazard to the health, safety and welfare of the public.

Comments : Property has been vacant in excess of six months and has shown itself to be a hazard to the health and safety of the public as indicated by building and city code violations being allowed to remain unaddressed and without issued permit to repair or rebuild on file while this property has been under the control of the current ownership.

Code : 8.96.110 (P)

Description : ELEC - Electrical Hazard

Full Violation : Whenever any building or structure, because of faulty electrical wiring, or other cause, is determined by the building official to be an electrical or fire hazard to life, health or property.

Comments : Modifications to electrical system at this property have been performed without benefit of permit or inspection creating a hazard to building occupants and first-responders.

Code : 8.96.110 (L)

Description : BUILDING - Structure Violation

Full Violation : Whenever any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by regulations specified in Titles 8 and 15 of this code or of any law or ordinance of this state or city relating to the condition, location, or structure of buildings.

Comments : Conditions are found to exist that are dangerous to the life, limb, health, and / or safety of the public or building occupants. Violations to regulations specified in Titles 8 and / or 15 of the Sacramento City Code relating to the condition of this building(s) have been found and documented. Corrective action will be for the building owner(s) to perform actions necessary to remove all violations from property and to prevent recurrence.

Code : 8.96.110 (F)

Description : BUILDING - Warped, Buckled or Settled

Full Violation : Whenever any portion thereof has wracked, warped, buckled or settled to such an extent that walls or other structure portions have materially less resistance to winds or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new construction.

Comments : Front facing balcony has deteriorated due to dry rot to the extent that there is materially less resistance to winds or earthquakes than is required in the case of similar new construction