06-1120,
Council File # 06- � (2�
AMENDED 1/10/07 Green Sheet # 30353�
RESOLUTION
Presented
CI,�'Y OF,SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA
� Resolution Establishing a Building Defuiency Point System for the Purpose of Implementing a Fire
2 Cenificate of Occupancy Inspection Schedule Based on Building Characteristics,
s per Title VI of the Legislative Code "Building and Housing"
s WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul empioys a Fire Certificate of Occupancy Program to ensure that all residential
e properties with three or more units, aze inspected on a two-yeaz cycie; and
s WHEREAS, the Fire Certificate of Occupancy Program uses cross-training and staff deployment methods which
9 ensure properties are inspected not only with reference to the Minnesota State Fire Code, but also relevant portions of
�o the State Building, E]ecRical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, as weil as the City's Legislative Code; and
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iz WHEREAS, this approach provides for a comprehensive inspection and limits potential disruptions to the life and
�s work within Saint Paul's buildings; and
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�s WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is interested in creating a system by which well-maintained residential buildings
te are inspected on a less frequent basis than those with more code deficiencies; and
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is WHEREAS, this system should be objective in its design and application, and transparent to property owners,
i9 managers and occupants; and
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z� WHEREAS, a three-tiered approach to scheduling properties for inspection would further decrease potentia]
zz disruption of biennial Fire Certificate of Occupancy inspection by allowing residentia] buildings with very few or no
zs deficiencies to be inspected on a five-year cycle, those with some deficiencies to be inspected on a three-year cycle,
za and those with many deficiencies to be inspected on a one-year cycle; and
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ze WHEREAS the Department of Fire and Safety Services, Division of Fire Prevention, under the leadership of the Fire
n Marshal, devised a system to categorize Certificate of Occupancy properties into three groupings using the attached
zs listing of deficiencies and associated point values whereby properties with an average of 4 or fewer points per unit
z9 would be C—ategery Class A properties, those properties with an auerage of 5 to 10 deficiency points per unit would be
so Eategery Class B properties, and those with an average of 11 or more deficiency points per unit would be Eateger3=
si Class C properties; and
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33 WHEREAS, in 2001 the Division of Fire Prevention conducted a one-month pilot study of all 114 properties renewing
sa their certificates of occupancy and found that 37% of the properties were Category A, 26% were Category B, and 37%
ss were Category C; and
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s� WHEREAS, based also on this pilot, the Division of Fire Prevention estimates that implementation of this system
ss would result in a minimum 1 I% reduction in inspection volume; and
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ao WHEREAS, in November 2006, Saint Paul City Council research examined all City (Amanda) records for 3,155
a� residentia] fire certificate of occupancy properties and determined that 1,378 (44%) of the properties were Eateger�y
az Class A, 877 (28%) were Eategery Class B, and 900 (29%) were Eateger� Class C; and
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aa WHEREAS, during these times of fiscal constraint, this increase in efficiency could be applied to the development and
as implementation of a periodic and systematic inspection program for one and two-unit rental dwellings in the Ciry;
46 now, therefore be it
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� RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul hereby adopts the Fire Certificate of Occupancy classification
z system developed by the Division of Fire Prevenrion, per Title VI "Building and Housing" of the City's Legislarive
s Code, whereby �- � � w
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s 1) deficiency points aze associated with the severity of the deficiency as listed in the attachment to this
6 resolurion;
s 2) properties with an average of45 or fewer points per unit would be �'"�y Class A properties, those
9 properties with an average of 5 to 10 deficiency points per unit would be �"� Class B properties,
io and those with an average of 11 or more deficiency points per unit would be r^� Class C
t � properties;
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�s 3) owners and property managers can apply for reclassification of their building on an annual basis
ia provided the cost of this inspection is paid to the division; and
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�6 4) deficiencies noted for classification purposes will be used solely for that purpose; owners and property
t� managers will continue to receive written notification of all items which need to be conected to bring the
�s property into compliance with applicable codes; and be it fmther
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zo RESOLVED, that the City Council anticipates there will be learning and necessary adjustments to this system, and
u therefore, requests that the Administration provide a report on the implementarion of this classification system at the
zz Council's June 27, 2007 meering� and
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za RESOLVED. that this resolution shall take effect simultaneously with the ordinances creafin¢ the Fire Certificate of
2s Occupancv Pro¢ram, Council File #06-ll29 and #06-1130.
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Resolution establishing a building deficiency point system for the purpose of implementing a Fire Certificate of Occupancy
Inspecrion Schedule based on building chazacteristics, per Tit1e VI of the Legislafive Code "Building and Aousing".
itlations: Approve (A) of hteJect �n): rewona� aernce a.on[racu+ musi wnawer ure rmmw�uy voeauvuo.
Planning Commission 1. Has this perso�rm ever worked under a contrect for this tlepadment?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this personffrm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current cify employee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach fo g�een sheet
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AdvanWges If Approved:
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� CODE REQUTREMENTS - ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
Points Subcategory Deficiency Description Deticiency Text
Descriotion
Exterior: Refrigerators & Accessible SPLC 34.08 (8), 3431(6) - Immediately remove doors from
] 0 Accessible Containers SPLC 34.08 refrigerator/containers to prevant entrapment.
� Containers (8),3431(6)
Interior:
16 Combustible �terior Fueled Equipment MSFC 3152.5 - Remove the fuel burning equipment from the building.
4 ne.,.o�a� irc. �� Storage MSFC 31�2.5
Interior: Unfit For Human SPLC 3423, MSFC I] 0.1 - This occupancy is condemned as unfit for human
�� Condemned Habitation- Condemned habitation. This occupancy must not be used until re-i�spected and approved
5 SPLC 34.23, MSFC 110.1 by this office.
Interior. �nsafe/Dangerous - SPLC 3423, MSFC 110.1 - This occupancy is condemned as unsafe or
! 0 Condemn SPLC 3423, dangerous. This occupancy must not be used unti! re-inspected and approved
6 Condemned MSFC 110.1 bv this office.
Report Emergencies MSFC 4013 Immediately report all fire, smoke, unauthori2ed dischazge,
] 0 Interior: Reporting MSFC 401.3 release of flammable and/or combustible ]iquids, or hazardous materials to
7 Fire Department. (9-I-1)
� Q Interior, Structural Not structurally sound SPLC 34.10 (2), 3433 - Repair and maintain the damaged struaural member.
$ Members SPLC 34.10 (2), 3433
Interior: Uncertified Areas SPLC 33.05 - Uncertified portions of the building must not be occupied until
9 I � Unoccupied Unoccupied SPLC 33.05 inspected and approved by this office.
MechanicaL• Cap Unused Gas Lines MUMC 2209 - Provide leak tight caps or plugs on disconnected or unused gas
]0 Heating Equipment MUMC 2209 lines.
to �gH_t�
Mechanical: Repair GasJFuel leaks MUMC 2216 - Immediately repair or replace the leaking fuel equipment
10 Heating Equipment MUMC 2216 i in This wark ma re uire a etmit s
It (�-I) P P B� Y 4 P �)•
12 10 Plumbing: Supply No water SPLC 34.] 1(4), SPLC 3413 (4), 3434 Q) -Provide an adeq�ate water supply to al] water
3434 (1) closets, sinks, showers and tubs.
10 P�°mbing: Water Cap U�used Gas Lines MIJMC 2209 - Provide leak tight caps or plugs on disconnected or unused gas
13 Heater M[JMC 2209 lines.
� � P{umbing: W ater Water Heater - GaslFuel Mt7MC 2216 - Immediately repair or replace the ]eaking fuel equipment
� 4 Hea[er leaks MUMC 2216 piping. This work may cequire a permit(s).
Unit Smoke Detector � gtat. 299F362 - Immediately provide and maintain a smoke detector
15 10 Residential: Units Required MN Stat. locazed outside each sleeping area.
299F362
9 Exits: Need More Number Of Exits MSFC MSFC 1005.2 - Provide an approved additional means of egress due to an
16 Exits (CEP) ] 005,2 inadequate number of e�ts.
Unapproved Locks MSFC MSFC 10033.L8 - Remove unapproved locks from the exit doors. The door
9 Exits: Obstruction � 003.3.1.8 as amended must be openable from the inside without the use of keys or special
l� knowled�e or effort.
$ 9 Exterior. Zoning Zotting - Improper Use SPLC 62.101 - Use of this property does not conform to zoning ordinance.
(CEP) SPLC 62.101
Mechanical: MSFC 603.7 - Immediately discontinue use of unsafe heating appliance until
9 Heating Equipment Unsafe Heating repaired or replaced by a licensed contractor. This work may require a
� (� �� Equip.MSFC603.7 py��t(s}
Provide Sleeping Room SPLC 34.13 (4) - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from
9 Residential: Units Egess Window SPLC each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5.7 square feei of glazed area
20 34 � 3�4� with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable
width Refer to vrodde handout EW-1 for more information
Provide Adequate Elechic
8 Electrical: Service Serv. SPLC 34.14 (2), SPLC 34.]A (2), 3434 (5) - Provide an approved electrical sen+ice adequate to
Z� 34.34 (5) meet the buildings needs.
8 Interior. Sanitation Interior Unsanitary SPLC SPLC 34.10 (5), 3433 (4), 3416 - Provide and maintain interior in a dean
�� 3410 (5), 34.33 (4), 3416 and sani condiflon.
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Points Subcategory DefSciency Descriptioa Deficiency
Stairway Re-Entry -
Exits: Stairway (Si-
�� Unsprink. Bldgs MSFC
] 04.9, LSC 72. ] .5.2
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MSFC 104.9, LSC 7.2.1.52 - Provide and maintain ONE of the following:
1. Every door in a stair enc(osure serving more than four stories shall allow re•
entry from the stair enclosure to the interior of the building.
2. All stairway doors unlock from the stair enclosure upon activation of the
fire alarm system. Documentation of monthly testing of doors to be
maintained on site.
3. At least every fifth story shall allow re-envy at all times, from the stair
enclosure, with approved signs on all doors. Doors allowing re-entry shall be
identified as such on the stair side of the door. Doors not al(owing re-entry
shall be provided with a sign on the stair side. Sign must indicate the ]ocation
of the nearest door, in each directio� of travel, that allows re-entry or exit and
a sign on the interior side of the door indicating're-entry not allowed'.
Exterior: Exterior Foundations SPLC 34.09 SPLC 34.09 (1) a, 3432 (1) a- Provide and maintain foundation elements to
2a � Surfaces (I) a, 3432 (1) a adequate]y support this building at all points.
SPLC 34.09 (I) b,c, 34.32 (1) b,c - Provide and maintain all exterior walls
� Exterior: Exterior Ext. Walls SPLC 34.09 (1) free from hoies and deteriora[ion. All exterior unprotected surfaces must be
Surfaces b,c, 3432 { I) b,c painted or protected from the elements and maintained 'm a professional
ZS manner free from chinned or peelinQ paint
Exterior: Stair/deck Not Structurally SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch,
7 Stairways/Porches/ Sound SPLC 34.09 (2) decks or railings in an approved manner. This work may require a permit(s).
26 Decks/Railings 3432 (2)
7 Interior: Stairways U�safe Interior Stairway SPLC 34.10 (3), 3433(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe s[airway in an
Z� SPLC 34.10 (3), 3433 approved manner.
Mechanical: provide Combustion Air MUMC 603 - Provide approved combustion make up air in compliance with
7 Heating Equipment
Zg i � �� MUMC 603 the mechanical code. This work may require a pettnit(s).
MechanicaL MUMC 913 (b) - Provide, repair or replace the fuel equipment vent or vent
7 Heating Equipment provide VenWent liner �iner to develop a positiva flow adequate to convey all products of wmbustion
z9 MUMC 913 (b)
(RH-1) to [he ou[side. This work may require a permit(s).
7 Plumbin Su � Hot Water Supply SPLC SPLC 34.11 (5), 34.34 (2) - Provide adequate hot water beriveen 120 degees
3o g ' pp Y 34.11 (5) ,3434 (2) F and ] 30 degrees F.
ResidentiaL Res. Entry Security SPLC 34.14 (2) f- Provide and maintain an minimum of 1 foot candle at the
31 � Exterior Ligh[ing SPLC 34. ] 4(2) f grade level of exterior exits and entryways for securiry. This work may
require a permit(s),
Unit Minimum
7 Residential: Units Temperature SPLC 34.1 ] SPLC 34.11 (6) - Provide and maintain a minimum of 68 degrees F in all
gy � habitable rooms at all times.
Overcrowding Unit SPLC SPLC 34.13 (2), (3), SPLC 34.17 (2) - Reduce and maintain the �umber of
7 Residential: U�its 34. ] 3(2), (3), SPLC 34.17
33 ��� occupants in the unit.
Overcrowding Sleeping
7 Residential: Units Unit SPLC 34.13, (3), SPLC 34.13 (3), SPLC 34. U(2) - Reduce and maintain the number of
34 SPLC 34.17 (Z) occupants in the sleeping rooms.
6 Exits: Need More Travel Distance Excessive MSFC Table 1010.17.2 - Provide an approved additionai means of egess to
35 Exits (CEP) MSFC Table 1010.172 reduce the travel distance to the exit.
6 Exterior. Dumpster Dumpster Location MSFC MSFC 30433 - Relocate dumpster at least 5 feet away from combustible
3b 3043.3 walls, openings, or combustible eaves and overhangs.
6 Exterior: Gas Meter Unprotected gas meter MSFC 603.9- Call Xce] Energy at I-800-895-4999 to provide vehicle impact
37 Protection MSFC 603.9 protection for the gas meter.
6 Exterior: Ext. Sanitauon SPLC SPLC 34.08 (1), 34.31 (1) - All exterior property azeas shall be maintained
38 SanitationJ Gazbage 34.08 (1), 3431 (I) free from any accumula[ion of refuse, garbage or feces.
6 Exterior: Frequency SPLC 34.11 SPLC 34.1 I(7), 3434 (4) - Provide additional approved containers or
39 Sanitation/ Garbage ��� 3434 (4) additional pick-ups to meet tenant trash demands.
6 Mechanical: Unvented Heaters MSFC 603.4 - Immedia[ely discontinue and remove the unvented heating
4o Heaters Prohibited MSFC 603.4 appliance.
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Points Subcategory Deficiency Description Deficiency Text
Description
6 MechanicaL Heaters/Combustibles MSFC 603.51 - Maintain clearance of combustibles from the space heaters in
Heaters Clearance MSFC 603.5.1 accordance with the manufacture's recommendations.
Plumbing: Water Water Heater VenWeni �MC 913 (b) - Provide, repair or replace the fuel equipment vent or vent
6 Heater liner MLJMC 913 (b) >iner to develop a positive flow adequate to convey all products of combustion
_ to the onuide. This work may require a permit(s).
6 Plumbing: Water Water Heater Maintenance SPLC 34.1I (5), 34.34 (2) - Contact a licensed contractor to repair or replace
4 � Heater SPLC 34.11 (5), 3434 (2) the water heater. This work may require a permit(s).
Residential: Garage Woodstoves - NFPA 211 5-2.4 - Immediately discontinue use and remove the wood buming
aa 6 Exterior NFPA 21 ] 8-2.4 stove from the residential gazage.
4s 6 Residential: Units Unit Inadequate # Of SPLC 34.14 (2) (b) - Provide an additional outlet.
_ Ontlets SPLC 34.1 a (2) (b)
6 Residential: Units Kitchen Req. Number Of SPLC 34.14 (2)(c) - Provide a minimum of 3 outlets. At least one outlet must
46 Outlets SPLC 34.14 (2)(c) be on a 20 amp circuit.
5 Electrical: Hazards �epair Appliance Wiri�g MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace damaged electrical appliance wiring. This
47 MSFC 605.1 work may require a permit(s).
5 Electrical: Hazazds Repair Damaged Elect. MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace damaged electrical fixtures. This work may
a8 Fixtures MSFC 605.1 require a pertnit(s).
Discontinue Use of
5 Electrical: Hazazds Damaged Elect. Cords MSFC 605.53 - Immediately, discontinue use of frayed, deteriorated,
a4 MSFC 605.5.3 damaged or spliced electrical cords.
Provide GFCI SPLC 34.14 SPLC 34,14 (2) c- Provide or replace the duplex convenienca outlet with
5 ElectricaL Hazards ground fault pro[ection within 3 feet of the basin on an adjacent wall in all
50 � ° ba[hrooms. This work mav require a permit(s).
5 Exterior: Address Address - Not posted SPLC 71.01 - Provide address numbers on building per attached HN-1
51 (HM-1) SPLC71.01 handout.
SZ 5 Exterior. Address Address - Incorrect SPLC SPLC 71.01 - The address number is incorrect. (HN-1)
(HM-I) 71.01
5 Exterior: Exterior Roof SPLC 34.09 (1) e, SPLC 34.09 (1) e, 34.32 (1) d- Provide and maintained the roof weather tight
S Surfaces 3432 (1) d and free from defects.
Exterior: Ext. Guardrail SPLC 34.09 SPLC 34.09 (2) 3432 (2) - Provide an approved guazdrail with intermediate
5 StairwayslPorches! Z 3432 2 ballistrade or rails 4 inches or less a art. This m�ork ma re uire a ermit s
sa DecksfKailinQS �) �) P Y 9 P �)�
Ex[erior: Ext. Handrail SPLC 34.09 SPLC 34.09 (Z) 34.32 (2) - Provide an approved handrail. The top of the
55 5 Stairways/Porches/ �z� 3432 (2) handrail must be between 34 and 38 inches above [he treads and run the entire
Decks/Railines length of the stair.
Exterior. Repair Ext. Guardrail SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the damaged guardrail in a�
5 Stairways7Porchesl
56 DeckslRaili�QS SPLC 34.09 (2) 3432 (2) approved ma�ner. This work may require a permit(s).
Exterior: Repair Exl. Handrai] SPLC SPLC 34.09 (2), 3432(2) - Repair or replace the damaged handrail in an
5 Stairways/Porches/ 34.09 2 3432 2 a roved manner. This work ma re uire a ermit s
s� Decks/RailinRS O �) PP 7' 9 P �)•
No Interior Guazdrail SPLC 34.10 (3) 3433(2) - Provide an approved guazdraiL Intermediate
58 > Interior: Stairways SPLC 34.10 (3) 3433(2) ba{listrade must not be more than 4 inches apart. Imermediate rails must be
provided if the heipht of the platform is more than 30 inches.
No Interior Handrail SPLC SPLC 34.10 (3), 3433(2) - Provide an approved handrail. The top of the
5 Interior. S[airways 34.10 3, 3433 2 handrail mus[ be between 34 and 38 inches above the treads and run the entire
59 �� �� le�eth of the stair.
5 Interior: Stairways Repair Interior Guardrail SPLC 34.10 (3), 3433(2) - Repair or replace the damaged guardrail in an
60 SPLC 34.10 (3), 34.33(2) approved manner.
5 Interior. Stairways Repair Interior Handrail SPLC 34.70 (3), 3433(2) - Repair or replace the damaged handrail in an
6t SPLC 34.10 (3), 3433(2) approved manner.
Mechanical: Heati�g Equipment SPLC 3411 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed
5 Heating Equipment Maintenarioe SPLC 34.7 } contractor which mus[ include a cazbon monoxide test Submit a completed
copy of the Saint Paul Fire Mazshal's Existing Fuel Buming Equipment Safety
bz (RH-1) (6), 34.34 Test Reoor[ to this office
5 Plumbing: Sewer Sewer Backup SPLC SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1) - Repair the cloeged sewer drain.
63 34.17 (4), 34.34 (1)
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Points Subcategory Deficiency Description DeCicieacy Text
_ Descrintion
5 Plumbing: Supply No Backflow Device SPC SPC 47152000 - Provide an approved backflow preventer.
� 47152A00
5 Plumbing Trade: Pressure Re]ief Valve SPC 4715.2210 - Provide presswe relief valve for hot water heater piped to
65 Water Heater Piping SPC 47152210 within 18 inches of the floor.
5 Residential: Res. Parking Lighting SPLC 34.08 (9) - Provide and maintain an average of 1 foot candle at the
66 Ex[erior SPLC 34.08 (9) pavement of gazages and parking azeas. This work may require a permit(s).
� Residen[ial: Units Dead Bolt Required SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Provide and maintain an approved one-inch throw sing]e
67 _ 34.09 (3) i cylinder deadbolt lock.
5 Residential: Units Unit Dead Bolt Repair SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Repair and maintain an approved one-inch throw single
68 SPLC 34.�9 (3) i cylinder dead6o(t Iock.
Egess Window Sill Hght. SPLC 34.13 (4) - Provide and maintain a minimum egress window sill height
5 Residential: Units Sleeping Room SPLC
b9 Z � Z�d� of 48 inches. Refer to provide handout EW-1 for more infovnation.
W indow Egress W ells
70 5 Residential: Unizs SPLC 34.13 (4}
4 Electrical: Permanent Electrical
7t Grounding Grounding MSFC 605.1
SPLC 34.13 (4) - Provide and maintain the egress window well in accordance
with the provided EW-1 attachment.
MSFC 605.1 - Provide a permanently attached gounding connection for the
electrical service.
4 Electrical: Water Meter Cttounding MSFC 605.1 -Provide a grounding jumper around the water meter.
�2 Grounding Jumper MSFC 605.1
4 Electrical: Hazards Remove Exposed Wiring MSFC 605.1 - Remove unapproved exposed wiring and install in accordance
73 MSFC 605. ] with the electrical code. This work may require a permit(s).
4 Exits: Obstruction Exit Obstruction MSFC MSFC ]O] L2 - Remove [he materials that cause an exit obstruction. Maintain
74 10112 a clear and unobstructed exitwav.
Exterior: Exterior Ext. Storage & Acwmul MSFC 304. ]- Remove excessive combustible storage and/or vegetation from
4 Of RubbishlVegetadon
75 Storage MSFC 304.1 exterior property areas.
Junk Vehicles SPLC SPLC 163.03, 163.01 (2), (3) - Currently license ([abs) all vehicles on the
76 4 Ezteriar: Vehicles 163,03, 163 A1 (2), (3) Properry and retum [he vehicles to an operative mechanioal condition or
remove vehicles from the prope .
In[erior: Bathroom Bathroom Floor
4 Floor �mpervious to Water SPLC SPLC 34.10 (4), 3433 (3) - Provide a bathroom floor impervious [o water.
�� 34.10(4), 34.33(3)
Exterminate Insects &
4 Interior: Rodents SPLC 34.10 (6), SPLC 3410 (6), 3433 (5} - Exterminate and control insects, rodents or othex
78 InsecURodents 34.33(5) pests. Provide documentation of extermination.
4 Interior: Walls( Repair Ceilings SPLC SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and mainiain the ceiling in an approved
79 Floors/CeilinQS 34.10 (7), 3433 (6� manner.
4 Interior: Walls/ Repair Interior Floors SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved
8 � Floors/CeilinRS SPLC 34.10 ('n, 34.33 (6) manner.
4 Interior. WallsJ Repair Interior Walls SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (� - Repair and maintain the walls in an approved
$� FloorslCeilings SPLC 34.10 (7}, 34.33 (6} manner.
Mechanical: MUMC 503 - Provide an approved gas shut off valve within 3 fee[ of the
4 Heating Equipment provide Gas Shut Off appliancz in aceordance with the mechanical code. This work may require a
8z iRU_�� ValvesMUMC503 _
4 Plumbin Su � Incorrect Backflow Device SPC 47152] 10 - Replace the inadequate backflow preventer. This work may
s3 g � pp y SPC 47I52110 require a permit.
Unit Ilegal Locks MSFC MSFC 1003.3.1.8 - Remove unapproved locks from the unit doors. The door
4 Residential: Units l OD3.3.I.S must be openable from the inside without the use of keys or special
84 knowledQe or effort.
4 Residentia(: Units Unit Number Of Locks MSFC MSFC 100331.5 - The marimum number of locks on unit doors is
85 MSFC 1003.31.8 [wo. Remove al] locks in excess of two.
3 Elecvical: Hazards Elect. Splices Tn Junction MSFC 605.6 - Provide all electrical splices within junction boxes.
se Box MSFC 605.b
3 Electrical: Hazards Electrica] Room Storage MSFC 31523 - Remove combustible storage from the electrical eGuipment
s7 Prohibited MS rooms.
3 Exterior: Address Address - Inconeet size SPLC 71.01 - Provide address numbers at ]east three (3) inches in height.
88 (HM•1) SPLC71.01 (HN-U
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Points Subcategory Deficiency Descripfion Deficiency Text
Descriptiun
Exterior: Address Address - Not visible from
89 3 (HM-1) street SPLC 71.01 SPLC 71.01 - The address posted is not visible from street. (HN-1)
3 Exterior: Door Ext. Door Frame SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the door frame.
90 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3)
91 3 Exterior: Door E^ t. Door SPLC 34.09 (3), SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the door in good condition.
3 Exterior. Door Ext. Door Latch SPLC SPLC 34.Q9 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the door latch.
� 34.09 (3), 3432 (3)
Exterior: Exterior Ext CombusUble MSFC 3152 - Reduce [he storage height of combustible materials to less than
3 Materials Height MSFC
qg Storage � � � � 20 feet. �
3 Exterior: Exterior Materials Distance MSFC MSFC 3153 - Relocate storage of combustible materials to at ]east 10 feet
94 Storage 3153 from properry lines.
Ext. Surface Accessory SPLC 3A.08 (5), 3431 (3) - Repair, replace and maintain all exterior surfaces
3 Exterior: Exterior Structures SPLC 34.08(5), on fences, sheds, gazages and other accessory structures free from holes and
Surfaces 34.31 3 deterioration. Provide and maintain exterior unprotected surfaces painted or
95 �� orotected from the elements.
Approved Trash
3 Exterior: Containers SPLC 34.11 SPLC 34.11 (8), 34.34 (4) - Provide approved gazbage containers impervious
96 Sanitapoof Garbage �8� 3434 (4) to weather.
Mechanical: provide Dryer Vent MUMC 1903 - Provide, repair or replace the dryer exhaust duc[. This work
3 Heating Equipment MUMC 1903
97 (RH-1)
Mechanical: provide Fan/Window
9s 3 Ventilation SPLC 3A.14 (3)
may require a permi[(s).
SPLC 34.14 (3) - Provide and maintain a window or approved ventilation
svstem in all bathrooms.
3 Plnmbing: Sewer Sewer Connection SPLC SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (1) - Connect oc cap the sewer piping in accordance
99 34 .11 (4), 3 4 3 4 ( w t h e p lumbing c od e.
3 Plumbing: Sewer W�te Traps SPLC 34.11 SPLC 34.11 (4), 3434 (1) -Provide and maintain an approved waste vap.
] 00 !dl 2d 4d ! 11
3 P(umbing: Sewer Sewer Vents SPLC 34.11 SPLC 34.11 (4), 34.34 (I) - Repait and maintain sewer vent.
i0t (4), 34.34 (1)
3 Plumbing Trade: Flexible Gas Connectors UMC 503(c) - Provide an approved accessible gas flexible connector to all gas
102 Gas Appliances UMC 503(c) appliances.
3 Residential; Private Sidewalks SPLC SPLC 34.08 (10) - Repair, replace and maintain exterior sidewalks, walkways
103 Exterior 34.08(10) andstairs.
Residentia{: Res. Grading and Drainage SPLC 34.08 (2) - Provide and maintain the property grade to slope away from
3 Exterior SPLC 34.08 2 [he building to minimize the accumula[ion of water �eaz the building. This
t oa �� work mav require a permit(s).
3 Residential: Ground Cover SPLC 34.08 SPLC 34.08 (3) - Provide and maintain suitable ground cover on all exterior
�os Exterior (3) azeastocontrolecosion.
3 Residen[ial: Room Residential Basemen[ SPLC 34.10 (1) - Abate and maintain the basement reasonably free from
106 Location Dampness SPLC 34.10 (1) dampness and free of mold and mildew.
3 Residential: Onits Unit LighWentilation SPLC 34.14 - Provide and maintain light and ventilation in al] habitable rooms
l07 SPLC 34.14 in accordance with the Saint Pau] LeQislative Code.
Discontinue Use of Multi-
2 ElecVical: Hazards Plug Adap[ers MSFC MSFC 605.4 - Discontinue use of all multi-plug adapters.
��$ 605.4
i)iscnntinue i Ise nf
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110
ElectricaL• Hazards Extension Cords MSFC
Protect Appliance Cord
Electrical: Hazards From Physical Damage
MSFC 605.5
MSFC 605.5 - Discontinue use of extension cords used in Iieu of permanent
wiring.
MSFC 605.5 - Remove electrical cords that extend through walls, ceiling,
floors, under doors, or floors coverings, or are subjected to environmental or
2 ElectricaL• Hazazds Seal Unused Elect. MSFC 605.6 - Provide all openings in }unction boxes to be sealed.
>> � Openings MSFC605.6
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2 Electrical: Hazards Missing Elect.Cover Plate MSFC 605.6 - Provide electrical cover plates to al] outlets, switches and
>>z MSFC 605.6 junction boxes where missing,
2 Electrical: Hazards provide Strain Relief For NEC 400-10 Provide strain relief for the cords so that tension will not be
>> 3 Elect Cords NEC 400-] 0 transmitted to joinu or terminals.
Z ElectricaL Panel Provide Elect. Pane{ NEC 3 30-26 - Provide and maintain a minimum of 36 inches cleazance in
� 14 Clearance Clearance NEC 110.26 front of all electrical panels.
Electrical Trade: Electrical Service NEC 230-2 (e) - Provide identification at the service disconnect for each
2 Identification NEC 230-2
� �� Electrical Service � electrical service.
2 Elecfical Trade: Seal Etectric Service From NEC 230-8 - Provide for the electrica] service entrance conductors to be
tt Electrical Service Moisture NEC 230-5 sealed to prevent moisture.
Z Electrical Trade: Electrical Fixtures Closets NEC 410-8 (b) (I) Provide for the incandescent fixiures in closets to have a
� l7 Fixtures NEC 410-8 (b) (1) completely enolosed lamp.
Z Electrical Trade: Equip. Space Requirement NEC 110-26 (b) - Remove the storage from the required electrical working
� �$ Service Equipment Storage NEC 110-26 (b) space.
MSFC 504.2 - Provide'DOOR BLOCKED' sign on the exterior of all doors
2 Exterior: Door Ext. Door Blocked - Sign which have been rendered nonfunctional or aze blocked by interior storage.
MSFC 5042 Letters shall be at least 6 inches high and of contrasting color to the
� 19 back¢ound.
Z Ex[erior: Exterior Ext. Storage Less Than 6 MSFC 3153 - Relocate storage of combustible material more than 3 feet from
t2o Storage Feet High MSFC 315.3 property lines.
Ext. Storage -
Exterior. Exterior SPLC 34.08 (6), 34.31 (4) - Remove the accumuLation of exterior storage that
Z Stora e accumulation SPLC creates a nuisance or harbors rodents.
i2t g 34.08(6).3431(4)
�ZZ Z EMerior. Cut Grass SPLC 45.03 (6) SPLC 45.03 (6) - Cut and maintain the grass/weeds less than 8 inches tall.
Grass/Weeds
2 Exterior: Insects/Roden[s SPLC SPLC 34.08 (4), 34.31 (2) - Exterminate and control insects, rodents or other
�z3 Insect/Rode�ts 34.08 (A), 343 ](2) pests on all exterior areas and in accessory structures.
Exterior. Snow/Ice Snow/Ice Removal SPLC Remove the accumulation of snow or ice from the public and private sidewalk
�24 2 RemovaV 113,02, MSFC 1203 abutting this property.
2 Exterior: Window W�ndow Screen SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Provide or repair and maintain the window
��s 34.�9 (3), 34.32 (3) screen.
2 Exterior: Window Ext. Window Frame SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window frame.
�26 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3)
2 Exterior: Window Ext. Window Glass SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window glass.
�z� 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3)
2 Exterior: Window Ext. Window SPLC 34.09 SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window in good
��$ (3) 34.32 (3) condition.
2 Exterior: Window Ext. Windo�v Lock SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window lock.
129 34.09 (3), 3432 (3)
� 30 2 Exterior: Window Ext. Window Sash SPLC SPLC 34.09 (3), 3432 (3) - Repair and maintain the window sash.
34.09 (37, 3432 (3)
Interior:
2 Combustible Comb. Materials - Orderly MSFC 315.2 - Provide and maintain orderly storage of materials.
131 ne.,.o.;.,i� r�c. i� Storage MSFC 315.2
Interior: Post Post Certificate of SPLC 33.05 - Post the provided Certificate of Occupancy in an approved
l32 2 information Occupancy SPLC 33.05 location.
Z Interior: Post Post Owner Information SPLC 35.01 Pos[ the current owner informa[ion including: name, address,
l33 information Res. Only SPLC 35.01 phone number in an approved location.
2 Interior: Walls/ Repair Cabinets SPLC SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair and maintain the cabinets in an approved
134 Floors/Ceilings 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) manner.
2 Interior: Walls/ Repair Woodwork SPLC SPLC 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) - Repair or replace and maintain the woodwork in
i35 Floors/Ceilings 34.10 (7), 3433 (6) an approved manner.
Z Plumbing Trade: Plumbing Pipe Support SPC 4715.1430 - Provide roved su ort for a!( iumbin i in
t36 Supvly SPC 4715.1430 � P P p g p p g'
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2 Plumbing Trade: No Back Flow Device SPC SPC 47152000 - Provide an approved anti-siphon tub filler to bath tub.
i37 Supply 4715.2000
38 2 Residential: Room Res. Interior Allow Access SPLC 3419 - Provide access to the inspector to aIl azeas of the building.
Location SPLC 34.19
2 Residential: Units Patio Doors SPLC 34.09 SPLC 34.09 (3) i- Provide an approved secondary means of locking the pa[io
t39 (3) i door and a device to prevent the door from beinQ lifted from the track.
2 Residential: Units Unit Minimum Ceiling SPLC 34.13 ( I) - Provide and maintain all habitable azeas with a ceiling
�ap Height SPLC 34.13 (1) heigpt of 7 feet over 1/2 the floor azea
� Electrical Trade: Laundry Elec. Circuit NEC 210-11(c) (2) - Provide a 20 amp branch circuit within 6 feet of the
�a� Branch Circuiu NEC 210-1 ](c) (2) laundry appliance.
Electrical Trade: Elec. Branch Service NEC 210-3 - Provide for the electrical branch circuit to be rated in accordarice
�4Z � Branch Circuits Ratin� NEC 210-3 with the ma�cimum permitted overcurrent device.
Electrical Trade: Elect. Branch Circuits NEC 210-7 (d) - Provide for electrical replacement receptacles to be
I Receptacle Replacement
143 Branch Circuits NEC 210-7 �'ounded.
� Electrica] Trade: Elec. Branch Circuit Light NEC 210-70 (a) - Provide at least one wall switch which controls the lighting.
�aa Branch Circuits Swhch NEC 210-70 (a)
� Electrical Trade: Size Of Electrical Service NEC 230-13 - Provide for the electrical service to be adequately sized to meet
t45 Electrical Service NEC 230-33 the needs of the occupancy type.
Electrical Trade: One Electrica Service
� Electricai Service Where Permitted. NEC NEC 230-2 - Provide for the building to have one electrical service.
146 �30-2
Elec Serv Vertical Clear.
Electrical Trade: NEC 230-24 - Provide for the electrical service drop connectors to meet the
� Electrical Servioe From Roof Ground NEC clearance re uirements of the elec[rica! code.
147 230-24 q
Eleo Serv. Attachments To
Electrical Trade: NEC 230-28 - Remove all non-electrical power attachment to the electrical
� Electrical Service Service Conduits. NEC service condui[s.
ta8 230-28
1 Electrical Trade: Electrical Service Raceway NEC 230-53 - Provide for the elecUical service conduits [o be weather tight
149 Electrical Service Drainage NEC 230-53 and have a means to drain.
Electrical Trade: Elea Service Drop NEC 230-54 - Provide for the electrical service drop attachment ]ocation to be
� Electrical Service Attachment Location NEC below the weatherhead.
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� Electrical Trade: Service Entrance Location NEC 230-70 (a) - Provide a readily accessible electrical disconnect outside or
Electrical Service NEC 230-70 (a) inside at [he nearest entra�ce of the service conductors.
Electrical Trade: ElecVical Service Entrance NEC 230J0 (b) - Provide for the electrical service disconnect to be mazked as
� Electrical Service �dentification NEC 230- SERVICE DISCONNECT
� Electrical Trade: Elec. Serrice Number Of NEC 230-71 - Provide for no more than 6 electrical disconnects grouped in a
153 Efectrical Service Disconnects NEC 230-71 wmmon location.
Electrical Trade: Elea Serv. Drop Clearance NEC 230-9 - Provide for the electrical service drop connectors to be no closer
� Electrical Service From Bldg. Openings NEC [han 3 feet from the windows, doors, porches, balconies, ladders or similar
isa 230-9 ]oca[ions.
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Electrical Trade: Elea Sigi & Outline Light NEC 600-5 Provide a 20 amp circuit for a sign at the entrance to each tenant
1 Electrical Signs and Comm. Branch Circuits
Outline Lighting NEC 600-5 space.
Electrica] Trade: Electric Sign & Outline NEC 600-6 Provide for the sign circuit to have an externalty operated switch
I Electrical Signs a�d Lighting Disconnect NEC � sight of the sign.
Outline Lighting 600-6
� Electrical Trade:
5 Fixtures
Elecfical TradP�
tss � Flexible Cords
Elec. Fixture Mounting NEC 410-76 (a) Provide for the exposed ballast to be installed so that each
Exposed Ballast NEC 4] 0-
76 (al ballast will not be in contact wi[h combustible materials.
Electrical Flexible Cords NEC 400-3 Provide a flexible cord suitable for the use.
Suitable NEC 400-3
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Description '
Elearical Trade: Elecuical Flexible Cord NEC 400-10 Provide strain relief for the cords so that tension wil] not be
I Flexible Cords Not .
t59 00,.,,,:„e,, Strain ReliefNEC 400-10 transmitted to joinu or terminals.
Elecvical Trade: Elec. Plex Cord Not
1 Flexible Cords Not Permitted Raceways NEC NEC 400-8 Remove Ihe flexible cords where installed in raceways.
l6o Permitted 400-8
16' � Electrical Trade: Elec. Grounding Clamp NEC 250-10 - Provide an approved grounding clamp.
Groundin¢ NEC 250-10
Electrical Equip.
� Electrical Trade: Connected By Cord NEC �C 250-114 - Provide for exposed non-current carrying meta] part of cord
�62 Grounding ��� �� n and plug connected equipment to be grounded.
Electrical Trade: Grounding Elec[rical �C 250-2 (a) (b) - Provide for ihe electrical system and equipment to be
t63 � �ounding 250te bquipmentNEC �ounded.
�)�)
Electrical Trade: Elec. Grounding
� Identificatio� Of Connectors Screw Shell(s) NEC 200-10(c) - Where devices have screw shells, the terminal for grounded
Grounding NEC 200-10 conductors shall be the one connected to the screw shell.
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Electrical T�ade: Means Of Identifying
Identification Of NEC 200-6 - Provide for the grounding conductor outer finish to be white or
� Grounding Grounded Conductors. natural gray.
�65 Connectors NEC 200-6
Electrical Trade: Ident. Grounding
Identification Of NEC 200-9 - Provide for the terminal to which a grounded conductor is
� Grounding Terminals Connectors attached to be substantially white in color.
I66 r,,.,.,o,..,.... NEC 200-9
Elec. Insulation Integrity
Elec[rical Trade: NEC I] OJ - Provide for the electrical system to be checked for grounds and
1 Insulation Integriry Grounds And Shofts NEC shorts other than those that aze required or permitted.
lb7 110-7
1 Mechanical NV Elec. Mech. Execution Of NEC t 10-12 - Provide for the electrical equipme�t to be installed in a neat and
168 Execution of Work W ork NEC 110-12 worker like manner.
Electrical Trade: Elec. Non-Metallic Cable
� Non-Metallic �Romex) Not Permitted NEC 336-5 - Remove the non-metallic cable (Romex).
Sheathed Cable NEC 336-5
169 (Romex)
E(ectrical Trade: protec[ion Fo� Non-
� Non-Metallic Metallic Cable (Romex) NEC 336-6 - Provide approved methods of protection for non-metallic cable
Sheathed Cable NEC 336-6 (Romex).
i�o �n,....e_,�
Electrical Trade: Over Current Protection
1 Over Current Device Required NEC NEC 240-20 - Provide an over current device for each ungounded conductor.
��� Protection 240-20
Electrical Trade: Over Current Accessibility NEC 240-24 (a) (b) - Provide for each occupant to have ready access [o aIl
1 Over Current NEC 240-24 (a) (b) over current devices for that occupancy.
t72 n.,,«P,-n,...
Electrical Trade: Electrical Panelboards In
� Panelboards Wet Locations NEC 384- NEC 3S4-ll Provide for the panel to be rated for damp or wet location.
173 17
1 Electrical Trade: Electical Panelboard NEC 384-18 P�ovide a dead front for the panel.
na Panelboards Enclosure NEC 384-18
Electrical Trade: Elec. # of Conductors In A
1 Pull and Junction PulUJunction Box. NEC NEC 370-] 6 Provide for the junction box to be of sufficient size to provide
»5 Boxes 370-16 free space for all conductors.
Electrical Trade: Equip. Space Requirement NEC 110-26 (a) - Provide the required working space for the elecvical
1 Service E ui me�t Working Space NEC 110- e ui ment 1 De th � Width 3 Hei ht.
t 76 9 P 26 (al 9 P �)- P�-) - �)- g
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Description
1 Electrical Trade: Equip. Space Requirement NEC I 10-26 (d) - Provide a light fiature at the area of the elecuical
177 Service Equipment LighGng NEC 110-26 (d) eqaipment.
t Electrical Trade: Equip. Space Requirement NEC I 10-26(c) - Provide at least one entrance of sufficient azea to give access
��$ Service Equipment Entrance AIEC 13046(c) to the electrical working space.
� Electrical Trade: Equip. Space Physical NEC 1] 0-27 (b) - Provide physical protection from damage for the electrical
179 Service Equipment Protection NEC 110-27 service equipment.
� Electrical Trade: Fastening Electrical D3EC 300-11 Provide for all raceways, boxes, cabinets, and fittings to be
iso Wiring Methods Wiring NEC 3 00- I 1 securely f aste n ed i n place.
� Electrical Trade: Elec. Wiring Splice NEC 300-13 Provide for all splicing to be done in a junction box.
�8� WiringMethods Location NEC300-13
� Electrical Trada: Elec. Wiring Methods Fire NEC 300-21 - Provide for the openings ihrough walls, floors or ceilings to be
� 8z Wiring Methods Stopping NEC 300-21 fire stopped using approved methods.
� Elechical Trade: Elec. Plenum-Air Handling NEC 300-22 Provide for the wiring in the plenum space to be an approved
183 WiringMethods Wiring NEC300-22 wiringmethod.
Physical Protec[ion For
� Electrical Trade: Electrical Wiring NEC NEC 300-4 - Provide for conductors to be adequately protected from
� WiringMethods z �� � physicaldamage.
1 Heating Equipment Provide Relief Valves MiJMC 2108 - Provide properly sized and piped relief valve. This work may
� 85 �� �� MUMC 2] 08 reqaire a permit(s).
Mechanical: Provide Piping and MUMC 2213 - Provide ot replace fuel epuipment piping in comp(iance with
I Heating Equipment Appunenances MUMC
t86 ��y_�� ZZ�3 the mechanical code. This work may require a permit(s).
Mechanical: p�oper Pipe Sizing MUMC �MC 2213 - Provide proper sizing of the pipe to the fue! burning
I Heating Equipment z2�3 equipment in compliance with the mechanical code. This work may require a
187 (gH-1) permit(s).
Provide Piping and
� Plumbing: Water Appurtenances MUMC MUMC 2213 - Provide or replace fuel equipment piping in compliance with
� g$ Heater Z213 the mechanical code. This work may require a permit(s).
� Plumbing: Water Proper Pipe Sizing MUMC equipment in compliance with the mechanicat code. This work may require a
i 89 Heater 2219 . , ,
Evacuation Planning
ResidentiaL MSFC 408.9, MSFC 408.10, SPLC 39.02 - Provide an approved fire and
� Evacuation MSFC 408.9, MFSC emergency evacuation plan to all dwelling units.
�9� 408.I0, SPLC 39A2
� Residentiak Public Sidewalks SPLC SPLC 34.08 (1�) - Call Public Works at (65l) 2b6-6120 to ceport the
19 � Exterior 34.08 (]0) damaRed or deteriorated sidewalks, walkwavs or stairs.
� Residential: Room Tenant Garbage SPLC SPLC 34.16 (2) - Properly dispose all of your garbage in the owner-provided
�92 Location 34.16 (2) containers.
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Points Subcategory Deficiency Deficiency Text
Description Description
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Out Of
10 Equipment Service MSFC 901.6 MSFC 901.6 - Repair and retum the fire alarm system to service.
3 Alarms (CEP's)
a
10
Fire Protection Fire Alann
Equipment: Maintenance MSFC
Alarms (CEP's) 901.6
MSFC 901.6 - The fire alarm system must be maintained in a
operative condition at all times, replace or repair where defective.
Fire Protection MSFC 901.6 - Immediately repair and rehun the fire sprinkler
] 0 EquipmenC Sprinkler Out Of system to service. All work must be done by a licensed contractor
5 Sprinkler (CEP) Service MSFC 901.6 �der permit.
Fire Protection Sprinkler Maintenance MSFC 901.6 - The fire sprinkler system must be maintained in a
10 Equipment: MSFC 901.6 operative condition at all tnnes, replace or repair where defective.
6 Sprinkler (CEP) All work must be done by a licensed contractor under a permit.
Fire Protection Sprinkler Required MSFC 903.2 - Provide an approved fire sprinkler system. This
10 Equipment MSFC 9032 work wil] require a permit(s).
7 Sprinlcler (CEP)
Fire Protection Standpipes Out Of MSFC 901.6 - Immediately repair and return the fire standpipe
10 Equipment: system to service. All standpipe work must be done by a]icensed
g Standpipes (CEP) Service MSFC 901.6 contractor under permit.
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Hi-Rise Voice Fire
10 High-rises: Voice Alann MSFC MSFC 9072122 - Provide and maintain an emergency voice fire
Fire Alarm System a3arm signa]ing system This work may requ"ue a permit(s).
907.2.12.2
Plumbing: �adequate Plumbing
10 Minimum Fixtures SPLC 34.11, SPLC 34.1 I, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17 - Provide an approved
Facilities SPLC 34.17, SBC number and type of plumbing fixtures.
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Required MSFC 9�73 - Provide an approved fire alazm system. This work
9 Equipment: MSFC 9073 as
Alazms (CBT"s) amended may a require a permit(s).
Fire Protection MSFC 901.6 - The fire standpipe system must be maintained in a
9 Equipment: Standpipe Maintenance operative condition at all times, replace or repair where defective.
Standpipes (CEP) MSFC 901.6 All standpipe work must be done by a licensed contractor under
permit.
Fire Protection Standpipes Required MSFC 905.3 - Provide an approved fire standpipe system. All
9 Equipment MSFC 9�53 standpipe work must be done by a licensed contractor under permit.
Standpipes (CEP)
Interior: Comb. Materials Attic MSFC 315.2 - Remove the storage from artic or other concealed
9 Combustible Concealed Spaces spaces or provide and maintain one hour fire resistive construction
Materials (CS-1) MSFC 315.2 on the storage side of attics or other concealed spaces. Storage
must not be placed on exposed joists.
Interior: Fire Fire Rated MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire'rated' shaft or stairway
9 Shafts(Stairways construction with approved materials and methods. This work may
Rated Assemblies MSFC 703 require a permit(s).
Interior: Rubbish Chute Sprink. MSFC 903.2.122 - Provide and maintain an approved sprinkler
9 RubbishiLinen Required >2 Stories system within the rubbish or ]inen chute.
Chutes MSFC 9032.122
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Description Description
Mechanical: Hood Hood Suppression MSFC 904.2.1 - Contact a qualified contractor to provide an
9 & Duct Required MSFC approved hood and duct ventilation fire suppression system. All
Suppression 904.2.1 work must be done under a permit.
Assembly: Excessive
8 Combustible Accumulation Of MN Stat 299F.18 - Immediately remove and discontinue excessive
Materials (CS-1) Materials MN Stat accumulation of combustible materials.
299F.18
High-rises: Dual Hi-Rise Dual Channel MSFC 102.1 - Provide and maintain an approved fire alarm voice
8 Channe] Fire F've Alazm MSFC communication system notifying the floor of incident and the floors
Alarm System ]02.1 of above and below to evacuate and a second message to the
remainder of the building noGfying them to remain in place.
n
Interior: Fire Fire Rated Corridors MSFC 1010.17 - Provide and maintain fire rated corridor
Rated Assemblies MSFC 1010.17 (as construction with approved materials and methods. This work may
amended) require a permit(s).
� Exits: Exit Sigis
(CEP)
7 Exits: Lighting
Provide Emerg. Power
To Exit Sign MSFC
1010.4
Emergency Lighting
Required MSFC
]010.5
MSFC 1010.4 - Provide and maintain at Least 60 minutes of
illumination to the exit signs in case of primary power loss.
MSFC 1010.5 - Provide and maintain an approved emergency
lighting system.
Exit Illumination
7 Exits: Lighting MSFC ] 010.5, SPLC MSFC 1010.5, SPLC 34.14 (2) d, SPLC 3434 (5) b- Provide and
34.14 (2), SPLC 34.34 maintain illumination in all portions of the exit system.
(5)
High-rises:
7 Emergency
7
7
Hi-Rise Emerg. MSFC 1010.5, 604.1 - Provide and maintain all exit si�s and
Lighting Generator egess illumination with standby generator power.
MSFC ]010.5, 604.1
Mechanical: Hood Cooking Hood MSFC 6092 - Provide an approved hood and duct ventilation
& Duct Required MSFC 609.2 system to remove the grease laden vapors. This wark may require a
permit(s).
Mechanical: Hood Hood Suppression
& Duct Service MSFC
Suppression 904.11.6.4
MSFC 904.11.6.4 - Provide required six month service of the hood
and duct fve suppression system. Provide documentation from
qualified contractor.
Mechanical: Hood Hood and Duct MSFC 904.21. - The existing hood and duct suppression system is
7 & Duct Suppression Required not approved to protect the hazard. Replace the existing hood and
Suppression MSFC 904.2.1. duct fire suppression system with a UL 300 Listed fire suppression
system, or equivalent. All work must be done under a permit.
Mechanical: Storage in Mechanical MSFC 31523 - Remove combustible storage from the fuel burning
6 Room Prohibited
Storage MSFC 31523 equipment rooms.
0
Exterior: Exterior Comb. Storage Under MSFC 315.3.1 - Extend fire sprinkler protection undet exterior
Storage Bldg Projection In eaves, canopies or overhangs that are used for combustible storage
Sprink. MSFC 315.3.1 or remove the combustible storage.
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Description Description
Fire Protection Fire Extinguisher MSFC 906.1, MN Stat. 299F361 - Provide approved fire
Equipment:
6 Extinguisher (FE- Locarion MSFC 906.1, extinguishers in accordance with the following rypes, sizes and
1) (CEP) MN Stat. 299F361 locations.
Fire Protection Provide Standpipe MSFC 901.6 - Provide and maintain handles on all standpipe
6 Equipment: Valve Handles MSFC �alves.
Standpipes(CEP) 901.6
Operation of Fire Door
6 Interior: F've MSFC 703 as MSFC 703 - The fire door must not be obstructed or impaired
Rated Assemblies �ended) ( from its proper operation at any time.
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Operation of Fire
Interior: Fire MSFC 703 - The fire window must not be obstructed or impaired
Rated Assemblies W�ndow MSFC 703 from its ro r o ration at an tune.
�.,� ...,,e.,,�ea� P Pe Pe Y
Interior: F've Fire Windows MSFC MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated window and
Rated Assemblies 703 (as amended) frame.
Interior: Fire Fire Rated MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated floor andlor ceiling
6 Rated Assemblies Floor/Ceiling MSFC consWCtion with approved materials and methods. This work may
703 (as amended) require a permit(s).
Interior: Fire Fire Rated Walls MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated wall construction with
6 Rated Assemblies MSFC 703 (as approved materials and methods. This wark may require a
amended) permit(s).
6 Fire Rated Fire Doors MSFC 703 MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated door and
Assemb]ies (as amended) assembly.
Interior: Fire Maintain Fire Resistive MSFC 703 - Repair and maintain the required fire resistive
6 Resistive Construction MSFC construction with approved materials and methoda This work may
Construction (CEP �03 require a permit(s).
- RES), (HA' I)
Interior: Interior Flame spread MSFC MSFC 8062 - Wa11 and/or ceiling finishes exceed the code
6 requirements for flame spread ratings. Remove or provide
Finish 806.2 documentation of flame spread compliance.
Tnterior:
6 Occupancy
Separation
Interior:
6 Occupancy
Separation
Maintain Occ.
Separafion MSFC
703.1
Provide Occ.
Sepazation MSFC
705,1
MSFC 703.1 - Repair and maintain the required fire resistive
consuuction with approved materials and methods. This work may
require a permit(s).
MSFC 705.1 - Provide a required occupancy sepazation with
approved materials and methods. This work may require a
6 Interior: Fire Fire Dampers MSFC MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fue rated damper.
4Z Rated Assemblies 703 (as amended)
Interior: Fire Operation of Other Fire MSFC 703 - The fue assemblies must not be obstructed or
6 Rated Assemblies Assemblies MSFC 703 �paired from theu proper operation at any time.
43 (as amendedl
6
44
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45
Interior: Fire
Rated Assemblies
Operation of Fire
Damper MSFC 703
(as amended)
MSFC 703 - The fire damper must not be obstructed or impaired
from its proper operation at any tune.
Interior: Fire Other Fire Assemblies
Rated Assemblies MSFC 703 (as MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated assembly.
amended)
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Points Subcategory Beficiency Det"iciency Text
Description Description
Mechanical: Hood MSFC 904.11:? -Provide an approved interlock to shut off all
6 & Duct Hood - Fuel Shut Off elecuic or gas fired app]iances under the hood upon activation of
46 Suppression MSFC 904.11.2 � fire suppression system.
5 Exits: Doors
(CEP)
47
5 Exiu: Doors
48 (CEP)
5 Exits: Exit Sig�s
49 (CEP)
50
St
52
5
Door Swing Improper MSFC 1010.1, 10033.12 - Exit doors must swing in the direction
>50 MSFC 1010.1,
10033.12 of travel. Change the swing of the door.
Provide Panic
Hazdwaze MSFC
1010,1, 1003.3.1.9
Provide Directional
Exit Sign MSFC
1010.1, 1003.2.10
MSFC 1010.1, 100331.9 - Provide and maintain approved panic
release hardwaze on all exit doors.
MSFC 1010.1, 10032.10 - Provide and maintain approved
directiona] exit signs.
Exits: Exit Signs Remove Unapproved MSFC ] 010.1, 10032.10 - Remove exit signs that do not lead to an
Exit Sig� MSFC
� 1010.1, 1003.2.10 approved exit.
5 Exits: Exit Signs Exit Si� Illumination MSFC 10103 - Provide and maintain approved extemal or intemal
(CEP) MSFC 1010.3 lighting of the exit sign.
Provide Unobsrructed
5 Exits: Exit Si�s Exit Sign MSFC MSFC MSFC 1010.1, 1003.2.10 - Provide or relocate and maintain
(CEP) 1010.1, 1003.2.10 approved exit sigps to indicate a clear path to the exits.
Interior: Misc. Equip.Repair SPLC 34.12 (2), 3435 (1) - Repau and maintain all required and
5 Miscellaneous and Maintain SFLC supplied eqnipment in an operative and safe condition.
53 Equipm 34.12 (2), 3435 (1)
Exterior: Fire pDC - Obstruction MSFC 508.5.4 - Provide and maintain a clear access in front of and
5 Deparhnent MSFC 503.5.4 a minimum of 3 feet to either side of the fue deparhnent
5 � Connection connection.
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Monitoring MSFC 907.15 - Provide approved moni4oring of the fire alarm
A Equipment: MSFC 907.15 s stem.
5S Alarms (CEP's) Y
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Annual MSFC 907.20 as amended - Provide required annual maintenance
4 Equipment: Testing MSFC 907.20 ofthe fire alarm system by a qualified person and provide writte�
56 Alarms (CEP's) as amended documentation to this office as proof of compliance.
Fire Protection MSFC 901.6 - Provide required amual maintenance of the fire
4 Equipment: Fire Extinguisher extinguishers by a qualified person and tag the fue extinguishers
Extinguisher (FE. Service MSFC 401.6 � the date of service.
57 1) (CEP)
Fire Protection Storage Clearance to MSFC 315.2.1 - Provide and maintain a minimum of 18 inches
4 Equipment: Sprinkler Head MSFC clearance between the top of the storage and the sprinkler heads
Sg Sprinkler (CEP) 315.2.1 throughout the space.
MSFC 401.6 - Provide required annual inspection and testing of the
Fire Protection fire sprinkler system by a licensed fire sprinkler contractor and
Sprinkler Annua]
4 Equipment: Testing MSFC 901.6 Provide written documentation to this office as proof of
Sprinkler (CEP) compliance. Tags must be maintained on the riser showing the
59 latest date of inspection and testing.
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Points Subcategory Deficiency Deficiency Text
Description Description -
Fire Protection Sprinkler Head MSFC 9033.3 - Remove obstruction to the fire sprinkler head or
4 Equipment: Obstructions MSFC contact a licensed fire sprinkler conuactor to provide code
Sprinkler (CEP) 90333 compliant coverage. Any sprinkler work must be done by a
60 licensed conuactor under a permit.
Pire Protection sprinkler Monitoring MSFC 903.4 - Provide approved monitoring of the fire sprinkler
4 Equipment: MSFC 903.4 system flow and tamper switches. This work will require a
6t Sprinkler (CEP) permit(s).
Fire Protection Fire Sprinkler Drain NFPA 13 4-143.6.1 - Re-pipe the fire sprinkler system drains
4 Equipment: Inadequate NFPA 13 4- outside or to an interior drain capable of handling the full flow of
bZ Sprinkler (CEP) 143.6.1 the drain test.
Fire Protection Occupant Hose Maint, MSFC 901.6 - Provide required annual lnspection and testing of the
4 Equipment: S and F Occupancies occupant hose system and provide written documentation to this
63 Standpipes (CEP) MSFC 901.6 office as proof of compliance.
Repair Plumbing '
Plumbing: Fixture SPLC 34.11, SPLC 34.1 l, SBC 2402.1, SPLC 34.17 - Repair or replace and
4 Minimum SBC 2902.1, SPLC maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.
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3
65
3
66
3
67
3
b8
3
69
�
70
2
71
72
73
74
Exterior: Keybox Keybox - Repair
(CEP)(K-1) MSFC 107.1
Exterior: Keybox Provide/Replace
(CEP)(K-1) keybox MSPC 506.7
MSFC 107.1 - Repair broken keybox.
MSFC 506.1 - Install a keybox per attached K-1 handout.
Exterior: Keybox Keybox - Wrong keys MSFC 5062 - Call Fire Deparhnent communication center at (651)
(CEP)(K-1) MSFC 506.2 2z4-7371 to mal:e arrangements to have the keybox opened when
you have the correct keys on site.
Fire Protection Provide Spare Heads NFPA 13 2-2.8 - Contact a fire sprinkler contractor to provide a
Equipment: and Wrench NFPA 13 sprinkler head box including spaze sprinkler heads and/or a wrench.
Sprinkler (CEP) 2-2.8 The box must be located and maintained at the main riser.
Exterior: Fire
Department
Connection
Exits: Doors
(CEP)
FDC - Missing caps MSFC 901.4 - Provide approved caps on the fire deparhnent
MSFC 901.4 connection.
Specia] Egress Control MSFC 1010.1, 10033.1.8.5.5 - Provide a written record of the
Testing MSFC 1010.1, required monthly testing of the special egress control device.
10033.1.8.5.5
Fire Protection g�.e Alarm Keys In
Equipment: MSFC 506.1 - Provide a key in the keybox for the fire alarm panel.
� ,_�_ ,,, Keybox MSFC 506.1
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Pull Station MSFC 907.6 - Provide a spare supply of the glass rods, keys or
2 Equipment: Resetting Devices simi]ar devices used to reset the fire alann pu11 stations.
Alarms (CEP's) MSFC 901.6
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Visual
2 Equipment: Device Obstruction MSFC 901.6 - Remove obstruction to the fire alarm visual devices.
Alarms (CEP's) MSFC 9Dl.b
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Audibility MSFC 90710.2 - Contact a qualified fue alann contractor to test
2 Equipment: MSFC 907.102 and provide code required fue alarm system audibiliry.
Alarms (CEP's)
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Points Subcategory DeCiciency Deficiency Text
Description Description
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Emerg MSFC 907.19 - Provide fire alarm owner, emergency contact,
2 Equipment: Contacu/ Operations alarm contractor, and alarm operation information in the fire alarm
7g Alarms (CEP's) MSFC 90Z19 panel.
Fire Protection Fire Alarm Zone MSFC 9�7.9 - Provide an agproved zone dia�am for the fire alazm
2 Equipment: Diagrazn MSFC 907.9 system in the fire alarm panel.
76 Alarms (CEP's)
Fire Protection Sprinkler Valve MSFC 508.5.4 - Provide and maintain a minimum of 3 feet
2 Equipment: Obstruction MSFC
�7 Sprinkler (CEP) 508.5.4 �obstructed access around all fire sprinkler valves.
78
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80
81
82
83
84
Fire Protection Painted/Damaged MSFC 901.6 - Contact a fire sprinkler contractor to replace all
2 Equipment: Sprinkler Heads painted or damaged fire sprinkler heads. All sprinkler work must
Sprinkler (CEP) MSFC 901.6 be done by a licensed conuactor under permit.
Fire Protection Provide Outside
2 Equipment: Sprinkler Alarm MSFC MSFC 903.4.2 - Provide and maintain an approved ouuide audible
_ Sprinkler (CEPI 903.42 fire sprinkler flow alann.
F've Protection Locks On Sprinkler MSFC 903.4.4 - Provide approved physical security of all fire
2 Equipment: Valves MSFC 903.4.4 sprinkler control valves.
Sprinkler (CEP)
Fire Protection Sprinl:ler Zone MSFC 907.9 - Provide an approved zone diagram for the fire
2 Equipment: Diagram MSFC 907.9 sprinkler system at the riser.
Sprinkler (CEP)
Fire Protection Hanging From Sprink
2 Equipment: P�Pes & Heads D3FPA 13 2-6.1.7 - Remove all objects, equipment or storage
Sprinkler (CEP) Prohibited NFPA 13 2- hanging from the fire sprinkler piping and/or Fue sprinkler heads.
6
2
2
Fire Protection
Equipment:
Standpipes (CEP)
Fire Protection
Equipment:
Standpipes (CEP)
Standpipe Valve
Obstruction MSFC
508.5.4
Provide Caps On Hose
Connections MSFC
901.6
MSFC 508.5.4 - Provide and maintain a minimum of 3 feet
unobstructed access azound all fve conrrol valves.
MSFC 901.6 - Provide and maintain caps on all hose connections.
Fire Protection
2 Equipment: Standpipe WeUDry MSPC 901.6 - Provide approved permanent label on the standpipe
85 Standpipes (CEP) Labels MSPC 901.b at each hose connection indicating whether it is wet or dty,
Fire Protection Remove Occupant MSFC 9053 - Remove all occupant fire hoses and convert the
2 Equipment: Hose MSFC 9053 valves to 2 1/2 inch Nationa] Standazd Hose Threads.
86 Standpipes (CEP)
2 Interior: No Smoking Not Permitted MSFC 3103 - Smoking is not permitted. Post approved No
87 Smoking MSFC 3103 Smoking' signs in conspicuous locations throughout the area.
Elec.Branch Circuits NEC 210-4 (d) - Where more than one npminal voltage system is
� Elecirical Txade: Ungrounded present provide for the phase and system identification of
Branch Circuits Conductors NEC 210- ungrounded conductors at each electrical branch circuit panel
$g 4 board.
Fire Protection Fire Watch Required MSFC 901.7 - Provide a fire watch until the fve alarm system is
1 Equipment: MSFC 4� I.7 returned to service.
89 Alarms (CEP's)
Fire Protection provide Fire Watch MSFC 901.7 - Provide a fire watch until the fire sprinkler system is
1 Equipment: MSFC901.7 retumed to serv'rce.
90 Sprinkler (CEP)
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Points Subcategory Deficiency Deficiency Text
Description Description
Fire Protection Improper Sprinkler MSFC 901.6 - Contact a fire sprinkler conuactor to re3ocate the
1 Equipment: Head Location MSFC improperly located sprinkler heads. All sprinkler work must be
Sprinkler (CEP) 901.6 done by a licensed conVactor under permit.
Fire Protection Sprinkler Mfg. Recalls MSFC 901.6 - The fire sprinkler heads have been recalled by the
I Equipment: MSFC 901.6 manufacturer. Contact a licensed fire sprink]er contractor to
Sprinkler (CEP) replace the fire sprinkler heads under permit
Fire Protection
Equipment:
Sprinkler (CEP)
Fire Protection
Equipment:
Sprinkler (CEP)
MSFC 901.6 - The sprinkler system does not appear to proper]y
Sprinklei Does Not pzotect the hazard. Contact a fire sprink]er contractor to provide
Protect Hazard MSFC calculation andlor remedies to properly protect the hazard. Provide
401.6 written documentation to this office. All sprinkler work must be
done by a licensed contractor under permit.
MSFC 901.6 - The sprinklers in service for more than SO,yeazs for
standazd response heads or more than 25 years for quick response
Aged Sprinkler Heads heads shall be replaced or samples sent to an approved ]aboratory
MSFC 40 ].6 for testing. Provide documentation to this office as proof of
compliance. All sprinkler work must be done by a licensed
contractor under permit.
MSFC 901.6 - The water supply does not appear to properly
Fire Protection Insufficient Sprinkler support the sprinkler system water demand. Contact a fire sprinkler
Equipment: Water Supply MSFC contractor to provide calculation and/or remedies to properly
Sprinkler (CEP) 901.6 protect the hazard. Provide written documentation to this office.
All sprinkler work must be done by a]icensed contractor under
permit.
Fire Protection Standpipe Annual MSFC 901.6 - Provide required annual inspection and testing of the
Equipment: Testing MSFC 901.6 fue standpipe system and provide written documentation to this
Standpipes (CEP) office as proof of compliance.
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City of Saint Paul
City Counci3 Reseazch Center
310 Ciry Hall
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651)266-8570
INTER-DEPARiMENTA4 MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 15, 2006 Revised Januarv I D. 2D07
TO: Councilmembers
FROM: Wyn Douglas, Council Assistant and �
Marcia Moermond, Sr. Policy Analyst
RE: Resolution Establishing Deficiency List and Associated Points for Use with Section 5 of the
New Chapter "Fire Certificate of Occupancy Program" to Title VI of the Saint Paul Legislative
Code "Building and Housi�g" (Council File #06-1120)
Summary:
This resolution provides the deficiency point system to be used in the proposed classification system of the new
Fire Certificate of Occupancy Program. Although there are literally thousands of deficiencies inspectors need to
be aware of in the conduct of their work, the Fire Marshal has selected a list which can be considered more
hazardous. He has attached a point system to this list, with 10 being the most hazardous, and 1 the least
hazardous (of those with points assia ed, many have no points assigned). The original point specifications were
loosely modeled a Minneapolis program, and has since undergone some revision. This system was piloted in
February of 2001 and has been in the City's Amanda computer system since that time.
In discussions with the Fire Marsha] preceding the introduction of this proposal, it was agreed that these ]ists
should be posted on the City's website to enhance understanding of the codes being applied.
Sehedule for Council Consideration:
This resolution is intended to move on a parallel path with the package of ordinances associated with this
legislative proposal; e.g. Council File #06-1129, #06-1130, #06-1131 and #06-1132.
December 20, 2006: Introduction
January 17, 2007: Public Hearing
January 24, 2007: First Possible Date for Vote
This ordinance is directly related to the Fire C of O Classification system proposed in Council File #06-1130,
and therefore they would take effect simultaneously.
Research/Additdonat Information:
See also memos attached to Council File #06-I 130.
Attachments:
None.
Amendments to the Resolution:
the ordinances to which it is related.
06-1120
»> "Warns, Benita B- Eagan, MN" <benita.b.warns@usqs.aov> 1/17/2007 9:32 AM
» >
Please enter this message into the official record of the January 17, 2007 Public Hearing
forAgenda Items 16-20. These are Resolution 06-1120, and File 06-1129, 06-1130, 06-
1131, and 06-1132. All of these items concern proposed changes to the rental
registration process for the Cily of St. Paul, including establishing inspection of all single-
family and duplex rental units and instituting a points system to classify these properties.
The overall objective of this proposal is to reduce the number of code violations for rental
dwellings in St. Paul, which wili improve the quatity of life for residents who rent these
units. While I support this overall objective, f have some major concems with the
changes as proposed.
My 4irst concern is that the number of points that place properties in Class C is too low. I
believe a more appropriate cutoff is 20 points, provided that none of the individual
violations are scored 7 points or higher. With the current cutoff of 11, it is far too easy
for a few lower-point value violations to add up to 11, which would place the property in
Class G. Class C status will stigmatize a property that doesn't have any major safety or
health issues by treating it in the same manner as a property that has numerous major
problems. Class C status may discourage good tenants from considering a unit that
they otherwise would find suitabte for their needs. I agree that the bar for Class A status
should be set high, but the Class B bar needs to be lowered.
My second concern is the process for conducting the inspections. Most landlords who
only manage a couple of units also have full-time jobs. Will inspectors be avaifable
during evening or weekend hours so that working people will not have to incur the
unreasonable expense of having to miss work, or use precious vacation time to meet
this new requirement? If the inspection process becomes too onerous to smali-scale
landlords, most of whom live either in St. Paul or nearby communities, many wiil
consider selling out because the hassle factor is too high. St. Paul needs to encourage
local ownership of rental properties, this wifl discourage it.
My third concern is with the price for the inspections. I manage one unit on a break-
even basis. I will need to raise the rent in order to cover this new cost, as well as the
added costs of going through the very extensive list of requirements and spending a lot
of money all at once to fix stuff that doesn't put my tenant in any danger. lf I don't fix
everything right now, then I will face expensive annual inspections if my property gets
placed in Class C. My tenant is low-income. I don't want to force this person to have to
move because my unit is no longer affordable.
This brings me to my next point, and that is affordability. This will have an impact on the
number of affordable housing units available in St. Paul. Landiords cannot continue to
absorb expenses and keep rents affordable.
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There is no mention in the ordinance as to the timetable fqr implementation, or how
selections will be made of who gets hit first. Will it be by lottery, or by the number of
complaints that have been filed? What about inspections in winter months, when
weather-related deficiencies cannot be corrected (such as painting exterior surfaces,
roofing, etc.)? Guidelines must be developed that will treat landlords fairiy under these
circumstances.
I recommend that the inspections for one and two-family dwellings not begin until
January 2008. Between now and then, the City needs to publicize the change, put out
the requirements list in plain language so any ordinary person can ciearly understand
each and every item, and the City needs to provide technical assistance to landlords
who request it so they can be sure that their properties wiil pass the inspection.
One final note: is there evidence that the overall condition of single-family and duplex
rental units is substantially different from the condition of similar owner-occupied
properties? If we are going to enforce buiiding codes to such a high level of detail, then
we should treat all properties the same, not single out owners of rental properties.
Property taxes are already substantially higher for residential rental units than for similar
owner-occupied dwelling units. We all know of owner-occupied houses that are in
terrible condition. Whatever is finally adopted, it needs to treat everyone fairly. This
plan, as proposed, does not.
Benita Warns
1440 Lafond Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55104-2438