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4.6.
Special Magistrate Blandino Hearing
Meeting Date:
09/02/2015
Re
Case #15-0680 - 647 North 2nd Street
Submitted For:
Shaun Coss

Information

SUBJECT:

15-0680 647 N 2nd Street Seaway Complex, Inc Shaun Coss

CASE INFORMATION:

Case Initiated:  April 30, 2015 Type of Presentation: Regular

OWNER:

OWNER:
Seaway Complex Inc
8213 Butler Greenwood Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33411		 OCCUPIED BY:


 

VIOLATIONS:

Section(s): 5-1.101.2.1 Unsafe Building
Section(s): 5-1.105.1 Permit Required
Section(s): 5-368 Property Maintenance
IPMC 108.1.1 Unsafe Structure
IPMC 108.1.2 Unsafe Equipment
IPMC 108.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy
IPMC 304.10 Stairways, Decks, Porches & Balconies
IPMC 304.13 Window & Door Frames
IPMC 304.13.2 Openable Windows
IPMC 304.14 Insect Screens
IPMC 309.1 Infestation
IPMC 402.2 Light-Common Halls and Stairways
IPMC 403.2 Bathrooms and Toilet Rooms Ventilation
IPMC 602.2 Residential Heat Supply
IPMC 605.1 Electrical Equipment
IPMC 605.2 Electrical Receptacles
IPMC 704.1 Fire Protection Systems

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS:

  1. A change of use is required for the front structure going from a commercial use to a residential use.
  2. Repair or replace all rotten wood on the exterior of the structure.
  3. The rear building has been stuccoed without a permit and water heaters have been replaced without permits. Obtain permits for the work that has been done.
  4. Units must have smoke alarms.
  5. Units must have heat.
  6. Units must have openable windows. Repair all windows and window hardware.
  7. Install proper blanks in the breaker panel, the current plastic blank is unsafe.
  8. Tenants allege that the deck/roof is unsafe and that they have been advised to stay off of it. Repair the roof or provide documentation from a certified engineer that the roof is structurally sound.
  9. The building has evidence of ants and termites. Have the building treated.
  10. Repair all holes in interior walls including around the pipes to minimize entry of insects.
  11. Newer style windows must be provided with window screens.
  12. Bathrooms must either have a window or a mechanical ventilation fan.
  13. A constant light source must be provided along the stairway and also at common entry ways.
  14. Install proper face plates over electrical outlets and light switches.
  15. Light fixtures must have proper coverings.
  16. Ensure proper wattage bulbs are installed in light fixtures. There is discoloring on the ceiling in one of the units that may indicate an unsafe wattage light has been installed.
  17. Please note that items one and two are regarding the front structure. All other items are regarding the rear structure.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City requests that if the Special Magistrate finds the violation exists, the violator(s) be given 30 days to obtain a permit and comply with all permit conditions or a fine of $100.00 per day be assessed.

Form Review

Form Started By:
marbuzow
Started On:
07/30/2015 02:45 PM
Final Approval Date:
08/24/2015