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8.
Uniform Building Code Appeals Board Agenda
Meeting Date:
06/26/2024
Initiator:
Sarah Winkle, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development
AGENDA ITEM TITLE:
Hold a public hearing on the appeal of the findings that the structure at 228 S D St is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public as to constitute a public nuisance; and that the building is abandoned, or take other necessary action (11 O.S. 22-112 (C); 11 O.S. 22-112.4). (Jody King)
BACKGROUND:
An exterior inspection of the property and structure occurred on
May 1, 2024
by the City Fire Marshall & on
May 13, 2024
by the City of Muskogee Building Inspector. These are the findings from those inspections:
FINDINGS BY THE BUILDING INSPECTOR:
The structure has broken windows that need to be replaced. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure doors are open and not secured and will need to be secured. *108.1.5 IPMC
The structure is:
Detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of the inhabitants of and visitors to the municipality;
Causes increased municipal regulatory costs and increased municipal police and fire protection costs; and
Devalues abutting and nearby real properties
Unfit for human habitation / unsafe and dangerous as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112(C) and permits and repairs must be made to make this safe and fit for habitation and occupancy. *108.1.3 IPMC
FINDINGS BY THE FIRE MARSHALL:
Unfit for human habitation / unsafe and dangerous as defined by Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 22-112(C) and permits and repairs must be made to make this safe and fit for habitation and occupancy. *108.1.3 IPMC
Unsafe structure found to be dangerous to the life, health, property, or safety of the public or the occupants due to not having minimum safeguards to protect or warn occupants in the event of fire due to obstructed fire escape stairways, structurally compromised 2
nd
story porch, & opened junction boxes with electrical wires exposed to the elements. *108.1.1 IPMC
2018 IFC 111.2: Fire Official in charge of an incident shall be authorized to order the immediate evacuation of any occupied building deemed unsafe where such building has hazardous conditions that present imminent danger to building occupants.
2018 IFC 1104.16.7: Fire escape stairways shall be kept clear & unobstructed at all times.
2018 IFC 906.2: Portable fire extinguishers not present.
2018 IFC 1013.1: Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel. The path of egress travel shall not be obstructed.
2018 IFC 315.3.2: Combustible materials shall not be stored in exits or enclosures for stairways and ramps.
2018 IFC 604.6: Open junction boxes and open wiring splices.
2018 IFC1010.1: Apartment doors and egress doors not operating properly or properly maintained,
2018 IFC 304.1: Waste accumulation throughout the inside and outside of building.
2018 IFC 308.1.4: Use of open flame cooking device indoors.
Corrective Actions recommended in the letter sent to the property owners were:
Rehabilitate or demolish the dilapidated structure. For rehabilitation, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems must be reconnected in good working order in accordance with the respective International Codes; exterior of the property and grounds shall be cleaned and kept in a sanitary, and safe condition. Exterior doors and windows must be replaced where necessary to ensure they are in sound condition, good repair, and weather tight. Doors shall provide for the security of occupants within, equipped with a deadbolt lock. Interior doors shall fit reasonably well within the frame, capable of being opened and closed, as intended by the manufacturer. The interior shall be brought to good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Removal of all trash, debris, and waste from within the interior and exterior of the building. Any fractures in concrete, masonry, stucco shall be repaired. Pest problems shall be abated. Second floor balcony /porch needs to be repaired or removed. All stairways need to be repaired and any obstructions shall be removed. Fire extinguishers need to be in every apartment readily available for use in case of emergency. Exit signs need to be in proper working order. Removal of combustible material and debris from exits and egress points. Electrical system shall be brought up to code standards by an authorized electrician. Removal of open flame cooking devices from within the building and on the 2
nd
floor balcony.
PNRC was held on June 6, 2024 and the findings were that the building is dilapidated and has become detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public as to constitute a public nuisance; and that the building is abandoned.
RECOMMENDED STAFF ACTION:
Uphold the findings of the PNRC and approve the structure for demolition.
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