City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00008990.34

Date Issued:
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 8:34 AM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$356.04

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, Sep 24, 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. All interior violations are assumed to remain.

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 3.305.2 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. All interior violations are assumed to remain.

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. All interior violations are assumed to remain.

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). All interior violations are assumed to remain.

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 assumed to remain on the interior of this property.