1475 Highview Ave - Ltr re Building Code ViolationsCity of Eaaafl
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Mayor
Paul Bakken
Cyndee Fields
Gary Hansen
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September 23, 2009
Martin Simmons
14801 Judicial Rd
Burnsville, MN 55306
RE: 1475 Highview Avenue Building Code Violations
Dear Mr. Simmons:
On September 22, 2009, the City of Eagan Building Inspections Division
performed an inspection of the lower level of your home. There were numerous
Building Code violations found during our inspection:
1. The newly installed lower level exit door shall be accessed by a complying
ramp or stair per Section R311.4.1 of the Code. Reference 311.5.1
through 311.5.7 for stairs and 311.6.1 through 311.6.3.3 for ramps.
Guards complying with Section 312 would be required for the stair opening.
2. There shall be landings on both sides of this door complying with Section
R311.4.3 of the Code.
3. Two of the Emergency Escape and Rescue openings have non Code
complying window wells. Reference Section 310.2 for Code requirements.
4. The drip cap flashing for the new windows and door were installed on the
outside of the existing siding. These flashing shall be installed so that the
upper leg is behind the siding, creating a water intrusion barrier at the top
of the windows and door.
5. It was also discovered that the water heater in the lower level had a
manufacturer's date of January 2008. There is no record of a permit being
issued for a new water heater installation.
6. There is one bedroom that does not have a complying egress window
required by the Code. A complying window shall be installed in all sleeping
rooms per Section R310 of the Code.
7. Smoke detectors are also required per Section R313 of the Code. The
lower level had no smoke detectors at the time of this inspection.
8. A Code complying hand- railing per Sections 311.5.6 through 311.5.6.3
shall be installed on the interior stairwell leading from the lower level to the
main level of the house.
9. There appeared to be Electrical Code violations in the lower level as well. I
have contacted Marty Kumm of the Minnesota Department of Labor and
Industry, CCLD (Electrical Division) and informed him that there may be
some issued with electrical work that was done.
At some point, the lower level of your home was finished. The City of Eagan has
no record of any permits being issued for this work.
Please respond in writing before October 9, 2009 with your plan of action
concerning this matter. Thank you in advance for your attention to these items. If
you have any questions concerning this letter, please call me at (651) 675 -5683.
Sincerely,
Craig Novaczyk
Senior Building Inspector
Cc: Kumok Hwang
Dale Schoeppner, Chief Building Official
Jeff Munsterteiger, Proactive Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Tech
Dale Wegleitner, Fire Marshal