City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2025-00005705

Date Issued:
Thu, May 1, 2025 8:12 PM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$255.54

Name of Person Cited:
TAIBO'S HOME LLC

Property in Violation:
1960 STONEHENGE AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 040A58 076

Property Owner:
TAIBO'S HOME LLC % NGUYEN TAI T
160 SKEES RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 421048751

Code Compliance Officer:
Brad Schargorodski

Inspection Date:
Thu, May 1, 2025 8:30 AM

Code:
IPMC 110.4 Emergency Repairs

Code Description:
For the purposes of this section, the code official shall employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible. The plumbing system at this location is extremely hazardous to the occupants and general public. Raw sewage has been allowed to leak in large volume into the soil, up to the surface, pooled on the surface, and flowing freely on the surface downhill. The property owner added tubes and pieces of metal in an effort to route the flow of sewage from the building downhill and into a nearby sinkhole and groundwater/cave system. The code official required immediate correction of the hazards as they are extremely dangerous to the health and safety of occupants, the public, and adjacent waterways. BGMU and a city contractor responded to the scene along with multiple city and state agencies, who stabilized the sewage leak, installed a temporary septic tank, and removed contaminated soil. A vacuum truck was used to remove as much accumulated sewage and gray water as possible. All emergency repairs were necessary for the health and safety of residents and the public.

Code:
IPMC 110.5 Costs of Emergency Repairs

Code Description:
Costs incurred in the performance of emergency work shall be paid by the jurisdiction. The legal counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropriate action against the owner of the premises where the unsafe structure is or was located for the recovery of such costs. Emergency repairs were performed by BGMU and a city contractor. All costs shall be borne by the property owner after emergency measures are complete.

Code:
IPMC 3.302.1 Sanitation General Requirements / Exterior Property Areas

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. The exterior of the property is not maintained in clean or sanitary condition.

Code:
IPMC 3.308.1 Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage General Requirements / Rubbish & Garbage

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. There is an accumulation of rubbish/garbage outdoors on the property.

Code:
IPMC 5.501.2 Responsibility Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / General

Code Description:
The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. The owner of the property is not properly maintaining plumbing facilities as required, and is allowing others to occupy a premises which is not being properly maintained. A very large amount of raw sewage is, and has been for some time, flowing out of the property and into open space where tenants and children are present. The raw sewage is flowing downhill onto the property of another, and into a cave system ultimately ending up in the creek.

Code:
IPMC 5.504.1 General Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / Plumbing Systems & Fixtures

Code Description:
All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition. The plumbing system at this location is not maintained in good working, safe, or sanitary condition. Raw sewage is flowing from the building, pooling in multiple locations, infiltrating the groundwater and creek system, and is extremely unsanitary.

Code:
IPMC 5.504.3 Plumbing System Hazards Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / Plumbing Systems & Fixtures

Code Description:
Where it is found that a plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross connection, backsiphonage, improper installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard. The plumbing system at this location is extremely hazardous to the occupants and general public. Raw sewage has been allowed to leak in large volume into the soil, up to the surface, pooled on the surface, and flowing freely on the surface downhill. The property owner added tubes and pieces of metal in an effort to route the flow of sewage from the building downhill and into a nearby sinkhole and groundwater/cave system. The code official required immediate correction of the hazards as they are extremely dangerous to the health and safety of occupants, the public, and the waterway. BGMU and a city contractor responded to the scene along with multiple city and state agencies, who stabilized the sewage leak, installed a temporary septic tank, and removed contaminated soil. A vacuum truck was used to remove as much accumulated sewage and gray water as possible.

Code:
IPMC 5.506.1 General Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / Sanitary Drainage System

Code Description:
All plumbing fixtures shall be properly connected to either a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system. The plumbing system at this location is extremely hazardous to the occupants and general public. Raw sewage has been allowed to leak in large volume into the soil, up to the surface, pooled on the surface, and flowing freely on the surface downhill.

Code:
IPMC 5.506.2 Maintenance Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / Sanitary Drainage System

Code Description:
Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects. The sanitary sewage system on the premises in at least one location is not maintained in property working order. Raw sewage is flowing downhill onto the property of another, and into a cave system ultimately ending up in the creek.

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. In addition to multiple nuisance code violations on the property, the entire sewage and sanitary plumbing system for the building at the far end of the complex is openly draining from the side and rear of the building, down the hill, and into an adjacent property, sinkhole, and eventually waterway.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.a Junk; Scrap Metal Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The storage of junk motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, storage tanks, refuse/trash containers not being served by garbage collection franchisees, junk machinery, machinery parts, abandoned, discarded or unused appliances, objects neglected and not being used for their intended purpose, unused containers, objects or equipment in unusable condition such as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers and similar equipment, or scrap metal within the City limits, except on premises authorized by the City for such purposes; There is junk/scrap on the premises including, but not limited to, an unused/discarded appliance. Please remove any and all junk/scrap from the premises.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.c Exterior Use or Storage of Indoor Furniture Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or person having control or management of any public or private land within the City to permit a public nuisance to develop thereon. Public nuisances include, but are not limited to, the following conditions: Exterior use or storage of indoor furniture. The use or storage of furniture which is upholstered or not designed for outdoor use in an uncovered or exposed area in which it is likely to decay, decompose or retain moisture causing a health hazard There is indoor furniture at an outdoor location on the premises. Please remove any and all indoor furniture from outdoors.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.e Nauseous Substances or Odors Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The permitting of any manure, rubbish or filth, animal carcass, decaying animal or vegetable matter, excessive animal excrement or any foul or nauseous substance, or nauseous or offensive odor to be emitted or to be discharged out of or flow from the premises; Standing pools of raw sewage, soil soaked in raw sewage, and flowing sewage from the building into the back yard of the property create very strong odors in the surrounding area.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.k Scattered garbage Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The throwing, placing or scattering of any garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse over or upon any premises, or the allowing of any scattered garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse to remain on a property. No refuse/trash shall be stored or accumulated in a manner that allows for blowing or scattering onto adjacent properties; There is garbage scattered on the premises. Please remove. Also please ensure that garbage and trash are properly disposed of to avoid scattering of rubbish/garbage.

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; A large open trench was dug by the property owner along a portion of the property which is a falling hazard for the many residents of adjacent apartments. Additionally, standing pools of raw sewage present an immediate health and safety hazard for all persons in the surrounding area.

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. Work is being done at this location without proper permits from required state and local agencies.