City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2021-00008269.3

Date Issued:
Mon, Oct 4, 2021 11:44 AM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$154.28

Name of Person Cited:
BURTON WANDA SUE

Property in Violation:
144 PLAIN AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 040A01 214

Property Owner:
BURTON WANDA SUE
144 PLAIN AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 421012890

Code Compliance Officer:
Moe Hillard

Inspection Date:
Mon, Oct 4, 2021 12:00 PM

Code:
IPMC 111.7.1 Placard Removal Administration / Administration & Enforcement / Unsafe Structures & Equipment / Placarding

Code Description:
The code official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. Any person who defaces or removes a condemnation placard without the approval of the code official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this code. Any person who defaces or remove a condemnation placard without the approval of the code official she be subject to penalties.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.7 Roofs and Drainage General Requirements / Exterior Structure

Code Description:
The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. The roof is damaged and appears to be causing leaking inside the house. Please repair.

Code:
IPMC 6.604.3.2.- Abatement of electrical hazards associated with fire exposure Mechanical & Electrical Requirements / Electrical Facilities / Electrical System Hazards / Abatement of electrical hazards associated with fire exposure

Code Description:
The provisions of this section shall govern the repair and replacement of electrical systems and equipment that have been exposed to fire. According to information recieved from bg fire dept electrical applianced and or wiring were damaged due to a structure fie at this location. In addition to obtaining required permits a licensed electrician must make required repairs of all fire damaged electrical components.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.02.a.1 Damaged Building Property Code / Amendments to Property Maintenance Code / Unsafe / Problem Structures / Unsafe / Problem Structures Defined

Code Description:
An unsafe / problem structure is defined as a building or other structure that poses a nuisance or danger to the public, police department or fire department and includes, but is not limited to the definition in the International Property Maintenance Code, as well as the following: A building damaged by fire, wind, seismic or other causes so as to cause the building to become dangerous to life, limb or property of the occupants or to the public; C27.5.02.a.b Compliance Time Period When an unsafe / problem structure, not in danger of structural collapse, has been closed and secured from entry and the elements by the property owner and the structure continues to remain closed and secured from entry and the elements by approved methods, it may remain standing in a safe condition for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the condemnation, fire, or damage from other means, or the date of the release of the property from a governmental, criminal, fire or explosives investigation, at which time an application must have been made for a building permit to repair or for a demolition permit. If a building permit is requested and approved, repair or renovation work to bring the property into compliance must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the issuance of the permit. If a demolition permit is requested and approved, demolition must be initiated within five (5) days and must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of the issuance of the demolition permit. C27.5.02.a.c Failure to Comply Failure of the property owner to obtain the required permit(s) in the specified time and/or to keep the structure closed and secured from entry shall constitute permission to an official, employee, or other authorized agent of the City to enter upon the property to remedy the situation and to abate the nuisance by demolition and removal of the unsafe / problem structure. Due to a structure fire at this location the electric meter was pulled and the dwelling is not currently serviced by electrical utilities. Additionally according to information from BG Fire Department there may be damage to roofing and structural components. As such there are concerns that the dwelling is dangerous to life health and unable to be safely occupied. By the date listed on this letter obtain required permits and begin the process of electrical repairs to avoid further action up to and including condemnation.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.02.a.2 Unfit for Human Habitation Property Code / Amendments to Property Maintenance Code / Unsafe / Problem Structures / Unsafe / Problem Structures Defined

Code Description:
An unsafe / problem structure is defined as a building or other structure that poses a nuisance or danger to the public, police department or fire department and includes, but is not limited to the definition in the International Property Maintenance Code, as well as the following: A building that has become or is so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which so utterly fails to provide the amenities essential to decent living that it is unfit for human habitation or is likely to cause sickness or disease or injury to health, safety or general welfare of those living therein; C27.5.02.a.b Compliance Time Period When an unsafe / problem structure, not in danger of structural collapse, has been closed and secured from entry and the elements by the property owner and the structure continues to remain closed and secured from entry and the elements by approved methods, it may remain standing in a safe condition for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the condemnation, fire, or damage from other means, or the date of the release of the property from a governmental, criminal, fire or explosives investigation, at which time an application must have been made for a building permit to repair or for a demolition permit. If a building permit is requested and approved, repair or renovation work to bring the property into compliance must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the issuance of the permit. If a demolition permit is requested and approved, demolition must be initiated within five (5) days and must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of the issuance of the demolition permit. C27.5.02.a.c Failure to Comply Failure of the property owner to obtain the required permit(s) in the specified time and/or to keep the structure closed and secured from entry shall constitute permission to an official, employee, or other authorized agent of the City to enter upon the property to remedy the situation and to abate the nuisance by demolition and removal of the unsafe / problem structure. Due to fire and utility tampering there is no electricity at this property causing it to be unfit for human habitation or is likely to cause injury to health, safety or general welfare to those living within.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.l Attractive nuisances

Code Description:
The allowing of any physical condition, use or occupancy of any property or premises to be an attractive nuisance to children, or for illicit purposes, crime, drugs and/or vagrancy, including, but not limited to abandoned buildings, vacant lots, wells, shafts, standing pools of water, sinkholes, basements, excavations, retaining walls, and unsafe fences. Refrigerators, freezers, ice chests, ice boxes or any similar airtight box or container at an outdoor location which has a locking device inoperable from within, shall first unhinge and remove the door or lid and detach the locking device from the door or lid. Refrigerators, freezers, ice chests, or ice boxes in use at an outdoor location shall be equipped with an exterior locking device to prevent unintended access; Due to no electricity at this property the Scott Waste cannot pick up the multiple overflowing trash containers. Please remove any and all trash.

Code:
IBC 105.1 Permit Required Permit Required

Code Description:
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structurer, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building office and obtain the required permit.