City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2025-00005706

Date Issued:
Fri, May 2, 2025 8:20 AM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$255.54

Name of Person Cited:
TAIBO'S HOME LLC

Property in Violation:
1956 STONEHENGE AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 040A58 078

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 108.2 Stop Work Order / Issuance

Code Description:
A stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under which the cited work is authorized to resume. NO WORK shall take place at this location until all permits and authorizations have been provided to the property owner.

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. 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. The exterior of the property is not maintained in clean or sanitary condition.

Code:
IPMC 3.302.7 Accessory structures General Requirements / Exterior Property Areas

Code Description:
All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. A small pumphouse/lift station room attached to the right side of the building at the rear building is not maintained in good condition. The exterior of the structure is characterized by a door made from a pallet, wet insulation is piled up outside after being torn from the interior of the building, the interior of the building is not maintained in good repair.

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 a large accumulation of rubbish/garbage outdoors on the property including, but not limited to, around the dumpster, the side grassy area, and the rear of the property.

Code:
IPMC 6.605.1 Installation Mechanical & Electrical Requirements / Electrical Equipment

Code Description:
All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. Electrical receptacles in at least one location on the property (the pumphouse/lift station) are not property installed or maintained and appear to present an electrical hazard.

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 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 in more than one location. The raw sewage is flowing downhill onto the property of another.

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 and the cleanouts in more than one location, pooling in multiple locations, infiltrating the groundwater, 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 code official required emergency correction of the hazards as they are extremely dangerous to the health and safety of occupants, the public, and subsurface groundwater. 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 properly working order. Raw sewage is flowing downhill onto the property of another, and ultimately into the soil and subsurface groundwater.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.03.a. a Unlicensed/Inoperable Motor Vehicle Property Code / Amendments to Property Maintenance Code / Motor Vehicles / Unlicensed/Inoperable Motor Vehicle

Code Description:
No junk motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any private premises longer than three (3) calendar days unless contained within an enclosed building. “Junk Motor Vehicle” is any inoperable motor vehicle, whether repairable or not, not displaying a current valid license plate, and/or which is wrecked, partially or totally dismantled, or cannot otherwise be safely or legally operated on a public roadway. There appears to be at least one unlicensed and/or inoperable vehicle on the premises. Please repair/remove any and all inoperable/unlicensed vehicles from the premises.

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.

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.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 side and back yard of the property create very strong odors in the surrounding area. The area around the dumpster is piled with trash and also emits very strong odors.

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:
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. Permits will be required from local and state agencies prior to commencing any work at this location for the lift station and sewage issues.