DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND INSPECTIONS Fire Inspection Division Ricardo X. Cervantes, Director CITY OF SAINT PAUL Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor 375 Jackson Street, Suite 220 Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1806 Telephone: 651-266-8989 Facsimile: 651-266-8951 Web: www.stpaul.gov/dsi June 21, 2012 FANNIE MAE 2100 FORD PKWY SUITE 201 ST PAUL MN 55116 RE: FIRE NSPECTION CODE COMPLIANCE NOTICE 652 OAKDALE AVE Ref # 13154 Dear Property Representative: A code compliance inspection of your building was conducted on June 15, 2012 to identify deficiencies that need to be corrected in order for the building to be compliant. The Saint Paul Legislative code requires that no building shall be occupied without a Certificate of Occupancy and a Fire Certificate of Occupancy. Neither of these certificates will be issued unless all work required to be done under permit is inspected and approved by the appropriate inspector. Your Certificate of Occupancy and Fire Certificate of Occupancy will be granted upon demonstration of compliance with the following deficiency list and payment of required fees. A re-inspection will be made on or after June 15, 2013. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NOTIFYING TENANTS IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LIST OF DEFICIENCIES ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. DEFICIENCY LIST 1. Bldg 652 - Throughout - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated door and assembly. The minimum rating must be: 20 minute.-repair and maintain the door closers, the door latches and the door frames. 2. Bldg 652 - Throughout - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated floor and/or ceiling construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be: 1 hour. 3. Bldg 652 - Throughout - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated wall construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be: 1 hour. 4. Bldg 654 - Throughout - MSFC 703 - Provide, repair or replace the fire rated door and assembly. The minimum rating must be: 20 minute.-repair and maintain the door closers, the door latches and the door frames. An Equal Opportunity Employer
5. Bldg 654 - Throughout - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated floor and/or ceiling construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be: 1 hour. 6. Bldg 654 - Throughout - MSFC 703 - Provide and maintain fire rated wall construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. The minimum rating must be: 1 hour. 7. Bldg 654 - Throughout - MSFC 703.1 - Repair and maintain the required fire resistive construction with approved materials and methods. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-Sub floor between first and second floor damaged. 8. Bldg 654 - Unit 1 Kitchen Stove - SPLC 34.12 (2), 34.35 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition.-replace broken stove door. 9. Bldg 654 - Unit 2 Kitchen - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the window in good condition.-replace broken window. 10. Bldg 654 - Unit 1 South Sleeping Room Egress Window - MSFC1026.1 - Provide and maintain an approved escape window from each sleeping room. The minimum size must be 5 square feet of glazed area with a minimum of 24 inches of openable height and 20 inches of openable width. With a finished sill height not more than 48 inches. This work may require permit(s). Call DSI at (651) - 266-9090. Refer to the Escape Windows for Residential Occupanices handout for more information.-replace broken egress window in south bedroom. 11. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Appliances Throughout - SPLC 34.12 (2), 34.35 (1) - Repair and maintain all required and supplied equipment in an operative and safe condition.-missing kitchen appliances throughout all units. 12. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Exterminator Report - SPLC 34.10 (6), 34.33 (5) - Exterminate and control insects, rodents or other pests. Provide documentation of extermination.- Evidence of bugs and roaches found in lower units. Have a licensed exterminator inspect and treat building for bugs and roaches. 13. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the door in good condition.-replace or repair all broken doors, door latches, strike plates, door frames and door locks throughout building. 14. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.09 (3), 34.32 (3) - Repair and maintain the door frame.-replace or repair all broken door frames throughout the property. 15. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - MSFC 605.1- All light fixtures shall be maintained with protective globes if originally equipped.-replace or repair all missing light fixture covers.
16. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.14 - Provide and maintain light and ventilation in all habitable rooms in accordance with the Saint Paul Legislative Code.- Install missing light bulbs throughout interior and exterior of property. 17. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34.33 (4), 34.16 - Provide and maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition.-remove all trash throughout interior of all units. 18. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the cabinets in an approved manner.-replace all cabinets throughout all units. 19. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the ceiling in an approved manner.-replace or repair all ceilings throughout. 20. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the floor in an approved manner.-replace or repair flooring throughout. 21. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (7), 34.33 (6) - Repair and maintain the walls in an approved manner.-replace or repair walls throughout. 22. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 71.01 - Provide address numbers on the garage facing the alley.-the address number to be posted is: 652 and 654. 23. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (3), 34.33(2) - Repair or replace the damaged handrail in an approved manner.-install missing runs on ends of staircase handrails throughout. 24. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - SPLC 34.10 (3), 34.33(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairway in an approved manner.-repair and replace all loose and damaged staircase steps in building and basement. 25. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Throughout - MSFC 605.1 - Repair or replace damaged electrical fixtures. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-Replace and repair all loose and damaged electrical throughout building. 26. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Unit Utilities - SPLC 34.10 (5), 34.33 (4), 34.16 - Provide and maintain interior in a clean and sanitary condition.-gas and water shut off. Missing 3 boilers/furnaces. Bldg. 652 Unit 1 furnace found not in operation during inspection. 27. Bldgs 652 and 654 - Units and Basement - MN Rules 1300.0180 - Immediately discontinue use of unsafe heating appliance until repaired or replaced by a licensed contractor. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090. Red tags may not be removed except by fire department inspector.-multiple uncapped gas and plumbing lines throughout property. Multiple gas pipes cut throughout basement. 28. Bldgs 652 and 654 - SPLC 34.23, MSFC 110.1 - This occupancy is condemned as unfit for human habitation. This occupancy must not be used until re-inspected and approved by this office.-no water, heat, electricity or gas.
29. Exterior - House - SPLC 34.09 (1) b,c, 34.32 (1) b,c - Provide and maintain all exterior walls free from holes and deterioration. All wood exterior unprotected surfaces must be painted or protected from the elements and maintained in a professional manner free from chipped or peeling paint.-repair or replace all missing and damaged soffits, fascia and eaves throughout property. 30. Exterior - House - SPLC 34.09 (1) e, 34.32 (1) d - Provide and maintained the roof weather tight and free from defects.-replace deteriorated west roof. 31. Exterior - House - SPLC 34.09 (2), 34.32(2) - Repair or replace the unsafe stairways, porch, decks or railings in an approved manner. This work may require a permit(s). Call DSI at (651) 266-9090.-Repair cracks in west staircase. 32. Exterior - West Porch - SPLC 34.08 (5), 34.31 (3) - Repair, replace and maintain all exterior surfaces on fences, sheds, garages and other accessory structures free from holes and deterioration. Provide and maintain exterior unprotected surfaces painted or protected from the elements.-repair ceiling boards on 654 side. 33. Interior - Throughout - MN Stat. 299F.362 - Immediately provide and maintain a smoke detector located outside each sleeping area.-replace all missing hard wired smoke detectors throughout the building. 34. Interior - Throughout - MN State Statute 299F.50 Immediately provide and maintain an approved Carbon Monoxide Alarm in a location within ten (10) feet of each sleeping area. Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers instructions.-replace all missing and broken CO alarms throughout the units and basement. 35. Plumbing Basement - Fixture: Standpipe - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 E) - Unvented. 36. Plumbing Basement - Gas Piping - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(ifgc 402.1) - Dryer gas shutoff; connector or piping incorrect. (IFGC 613.1 - IMC 604.1) - Run dryer vent to code. 37. Plumbing Basement - Soil and Waste Piping - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 1000) - No front sewer clean out; no soil stack base clean out. (MPC 2420) - Improper connections, transitions, fittings or pipe usage. (MPC 1430 Subp. 4) - Add appropriate hangers. 38. Plumbing Basement - Water Heater - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 2210 Subp. 4) - T and P relief discharge piping incorrect on all five water heaters. (MPC 1730 Subp. 1) - Water piping incorrect on all five water heaters.
39. Plumbing Basement - Water Meter - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 1800 Subp. 3, 4) - Service valves not functional or correct. 40. Plumbing Basement - Water Piping - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 1720) - Repair or replace all corroded, broken or leaking piping. (MPC 2100) - Boiler fill water line requires backflow assembly or device. (MPC 1430 Subp. 4) - Add appropriate hangers. 41. Plumbing Exterior - Lawn Hydrant(s) - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 K) - Broken or parts missing. 42. Plumbing Unit 652-1 - Fixture: Lavatory - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 O) - Fixture is broken or parts missing. 43. Plumbing Unit 652-1 - Fixture: Sink - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 O) - Fixture is broken or parts missing. 44. Plumbing Unit 652-1 - Fixture: Toilet - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 O) - Fixture is broken or parts missing. 45. Plumbing Unit 652-1 - Fixture: Tub and Shower - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC 415.0220 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-(mpc 1240) - Replace the waste and overflow. (MPC 1240) - Provide stopper. 46. Plumbing Unit 652-1 - Gas Piping - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(ifgc 406.1) - Range gas shutoff, connector or piping incorrect. 47. Plumbing Unit 652-2 - Fixture: Laundry Tub - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 O) - Fixture is broken or parts missing. Fasten lavatory to wall. 48. Plumbing Unit 652-2 - Fixture: Tub and Shower - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC 415.0220 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-(mpc 2000 B) - Provide a vacuum breaker for the hand held shower. (MPC 1240) - Provide stopper. 49. Plumbing Unit 652-2 - Gas Piping - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(ifgc 406.1) - Range gas shutoff, connector or piping incorrect.
50. Plumbing Unit 654-1 - Fixture: Toilet - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 E) - Unvented. 51. Plumbing Unit 654-1 - Fixture: Tub and Shower - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC 415.0220 - Repair or replace and maintain the plumbing fixture to an operational condition.-(mpc 1240) - Replace the waste and overflow. (MPC 1240) - Provide stopper. 52. Plumbing Unit 654-1 - Gas Piping - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(ifgc 406.1) - Range gas shutoff, connector or piping incorrect. 53. Plumbing Unit 654-2 - Fixture: Lavatory - SPLC 34.11, SBC 2902.1, SPLC 34.17, MPC condition.-(mpc 0200 O) - Fixture is broken or parts missing. 54. Retaining Wall - North Side - SPLC 34.08 (5), 34.31 (3) - Repair, replace and maintain all exterior surfaces on fences, sheds, garages and other accessory structures free from holes and deterioration. Provide and maintain exterior unprotected surfaces painted or protected from the elements.-repair and seal cracks in retaining walls. 55. Electrical MSFC 605.6 - Close openings in service panel/junction boxes with knockout seals, and/or junction box covers. 56. MSFC 605.1 - Properly strap cables and conduits in basement/service conduit on the exterior of the house. 57. MSFC 605.1 - Install globe-type enclosed light fixtures in all closet lights. 652 Oakdale Ave. Apt. 1) 58. MSFC 605.1, 605.6 - Repair or replace all broken, missing, or loose light fixtures, switches & outlets, covers, and plates. 59. MSFC 605.1 - Check all outlets for proper polarity and verify ground on 3-prong outlets. Repair or replace to 2011 NEC 406.4. (No power at time of inspection) 60. MSFC 605.1 - Replace all painted-over receptacles. 61. MSFC 605.1 - Wire electric water heaters to code. A 30 amp circuit with 30 amp wiring is required. 62. MSFC 605.1 - Remove or repair electrical in kitchen pantry. (654 Oakdale Ave. Apt. 1) 63. NEC - All added receptacles must be grounded, and in dwelling units must also be tamper-resistant and be on an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter protected circuit. 64. NEC - Any open walls or walls opened as part of this project must be wired to the standards of the current NEC. (654 Oakdale Ave. Apt. 2)
65. Minnesota Electrical Act - All electrical work must be done by a Minnesota-licensed electrical contractor under an electrical permit. 66. MNFGC 409.5 - Install approved lever handle manual gas shutoff valve on all gas appliances and remove unapproved valves. 67. MNFGC 409.1 - Install approved lever handle manual building shutoff gas valve in an accessible location ahead of the first branch tee. 68. MNFGC 406 - All gas piping from gas meters to gas appliances to be tested according to code 69. HEATING REPORT - SPLC 34.11 (6) - Clean and Orsat test boiler burner. Check all controls for proper operation. Check furnace heat exchanger for leaks; provide documentation from a licensed contractor that the heating unit is safe. 70. MNFGC 501.12 - Install approved metal chimney liner. 71. MNFGC 503 - Replace furnace/boiler flue venting to code. 72. MNFGC 501.12 - Connect furnace/boiler and water heater venting into chimney liner. 73. MNFGC - 613.1 & MNMC 604.1 - Vent clothes dryer to code. 74. MNFGC - 304 - Provide adequate combustion air and support duct to code. 75. MNFGC - 407 -Provide support for gas lines to code. MNMC 103 - Plug, cap and/or remove all disconnected gas lines and unapproved valves. 76. MNRC R303.3 - Bathroom exhaust system vented to the outside with approved material according to code. A mechanical ventilation permit is required if an exhaust system is installed. 77. SPLC 34.11(6) - Install a heating system for each dwelling unit according to code. 78. SPLC 34.11(6) - Provide heat in every habitable room and bathrooms. 79. MNMC 103 - Attach metal tag to expansion tank valve stating that this valve must be OPEN at all times except when draining the expansion tank. 80. MNMC 103 - Support supply and return piping for heating system according to code. 81. MNMC 1208.1 - Conduct witnessed pressure test on hot water heating system and check for leaks. 82. MNMC 1006 - Install boiler pressure relief valve and pipe discharge to within eighteen inches of the floor.
83. MNMC 1005.2 & MNPC 4715.1940 - Install back flow preventer on city water fill line to hot water heating system and pipe vent as required. 84. MNMC 103 - Repair or replace radiator valves as needed. 85. MN RULES 1300.0120 - mechanical gas, warm air/ventilation permits are required for the above work. 86. SPLC 34.11 (6), 34.34 (3) - Provide service of heating facility by a licensed contractor which must include a carbon monoxide test. Submit a completed copy of the Saint Paul Fire Marshal's Existing Fuel Burning Equipment Safety Test Report to this office. 87. SPLC 39.02(c) - Complete and sign the smoke detector affidavit and return it to this office. For an explanation or information on some of the violations contained in this report, please visit our web page at: http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=211 You have the right to appeal these orders to the Legislative Hearing Officer. Applications for appeals may be obtained at the City Clerks Office, Room 310 - City Hall (651-266-8688), 15 Kellogg Boulevard West, and must be filed within 10 days of the date of the original orders. If you have any questions, email me at mike.urmann@ci.stpaul.mn.us or call me at 651-266- 8990 between 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Please help to make Saint Paul a safer place in which to live and work. Sincerely, Michael Urmann Fire Inspector Ref. # 13154