City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00008990.24

Date Issued:
Wed, May 7, 2025 7:41 AM

Status:
Appeal Filed

Total Citation Amount:
$255.54

Name of Person Cited:
THIRTEEN STREET DEVELOPMENT LLC

Property in Violation:
927 PAYNE ST
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B11 001

Property Owner:
THIRTEEN STREET DEVELOPMENT LLC % KELLY THOMAS
PO BOX 302
BOWLING GREEN KY 42102

Code Compliance Officer:
McKenna Tabor

Inspection Date:
Wed, May 7, 2025 8:30 AM

Code:
IPMC 3.306.1.1.6 Wood General Requirements / Component Serviceability / General / Unsafe Conditions

Code Description:
Where any of the following conditions cause the component or system to be beyond its limit state, the component or system shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the International Building Code as required for existing buildings: 6. Wood that has been subjected to any of the following conditions: 6.1. Ultimate deformation; 6.2. Deterioration; 6.3. Damage from insects, rodents and other vermin; 6.4. Fire damage beyond charring; 6.5. Significant splits and checks; 6.6. Horizontal shear cracks; 6.7. Vertical shear cracks; 6.8. Inadequate support; 6.9. Detached, disloged or failing connections; or 6.10. Excessive cutting and notching. Exceptions: 1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method. 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be permitted when approved by the code official. There is at least one area on/around a garage bay on the interior that is severely damaged/deteriorated.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.2 Protective Treatment 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. All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints, as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion, and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement. There are areas of a structure at this location that lacks and/or has insufficient protective treatment including, but not limited to, areas of missing or damaged siding.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.5 Foundation Walls 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. All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests. Foundation walls at the following location are not maintained without cracks, breaks, in good repair, on an accessory structure adjacent to the primary commercial building.

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 does not appear to be maintained in good repair on the primary commercial building and on an accessory structure adjacent to primary building.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.9 Overhang Extensions 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. All overhang extensions including, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. The business sign has become damaged and has had a make-shift brace installed to keep it upright. Please repair or remove.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.13.1 Glazing General Requirements / Exterior Structure / Window, Skylight & Door Frames

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. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. There is at least one broken/boarded/missing window on a structure at this location.

Code:
IPMC 3.305.2 Structural Members General Requirements / Interior Structure

Code Description:
All structural members shall be maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. There has been a make-shift brace utilized to support the ceiling in "the paint room", due to reported sagging/buckling of the ceiling.

Code:
IPMC 3.305.3 Interior surfaces General Requirements / Interior Structure

Code Description:
All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. There are multiple areas of water damage/mold-like substances throughout the building (business office area, former break room/kitchen area, paint room). Please inspect and repair the origin of any/all water leaks. There are multiple rooms that contain damaged and/or missing ceiling tiles. There is at least one interior wall that is not free from holes, cracks, or breaks. There has been a make-shift brace to support the ceiling in "the paint room", due to reported sagging/buckling of the ceiling.

Code:
IPMC 3.309.1 Infestation General Requirements / Pest Elimination

Code Description:
All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. See attached infestation letter.

Code:
IPMC 6.604.3.1.- Electrical System Hazards Mechanical & Electrical Requirements / Electrical Facilities / Electrical System Hazards / Abatement of electrical hazards associated with water exposure

Code Description:
Where it is found that the electrical system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. There is no door/covering to at least one breaker box inside the structure, leaving it exposed to elements, and rendering a hazard to tenants/occupants in the building. Please repair. There are areas of exposed wiring in at least one area of the structure (front business office section).

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.03 Duty of Maintenance of Private Property Property Code / Nuisances

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful to place, leave, deposit or keep discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish on any private property in the City. Such discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish are declared to be a public nuisance. No person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any property or premises shall maintain or keep any nuisance thereon, nor shall any such person keep or maintain such property or premises in a manner which could cause a substantial reduction in the value of the other property in the area in which such property or premises are located. There are multiple code violations found on the exterior and interior of this property.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.b Accumulation of Construction, Demolition or Landscaping Debris Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises shall be free from any accumulation of combustible and noncombustible waste materials, including any material resulting from maintenance, demolition, repair, alteration or construction of buildings, structures or grounds. Exterior property and premises shall be free from landscaping debris or natural damage of grounds, including but not limited to ashes, stones, glass, concrete, unused piles or bags of rock/mulch/soil, fallen trees, tree branches, limbs, brush and yard trimmings; There is an accumulation of construction/demolition and/or landscape debris on the premises including, but not limited to, discarded/scrap wood. Please remove any and all construction/demolition/landscape debris.