Citation Number:
2026-00003790

Date Issued:
Wed, Apr 8, 2026 3:19 PM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$606.04

Name of Person Cited:
M&R 1 LLC

Property in Violation:
2724 SCOTTSVILLE RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 42104
PVA Parcel #: 052A04 001A

Property Owner:
M & R 1 LLC
833 PIPERS LN
BRENTWOOD TN 37027

Code Compliance Officer:
McKenna Tabor

Inspection Date:
Wed, Apr 8, 2026 8:30 AM

Code:
IPMC 109.8 Prohibited Occupancy

Code Description:
Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code official shall be vacated as ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner or any person responsible for the premises who shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by this code. This location is unfit for human habitation and its intended use and construction are as a commercial business. Two rooms at the JM Spa business appear to be used for habitation by employees, and are not intended for sleeping purposes. This building is not intended for sleeping purposes, does not provide the amenities required for decent living as required by code, and is unsafe for continued use of such.

Code:
IPMC 109.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy

Code Description:
A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. This location is unfit for human habitation and its intended use and construction are as a commercial business. Two rooms at the JM Spavbusiness appear to be used for habitation by employees, and are not intended for sleeping purposes. This building is not intended for sleeping purposes, does not provide the amenities required for decent living as required by code, and is unsafe for continued use of such.

Code:
IPMC 109.7 Placarding

Code Description:
Upon failure of the owner, owner’s authorized agent or person responsible to comply with the notice provisions within the time given, the code official shall post on the premises or on defective equipment a placard bearing the word “Condemned” and a statement of the penalties provided for occupying the premises, operating the equipment or removing the placard. Such notice shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. If the notice pertains to equipment, it shall be placed on the condemned equipment. See definition below.

Code:
IPMC 7.702.1 General Fire Safety Requirements / Means of Egress

Code Description:
A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. Means of egress shall comply with the International Fire Code. There are no fire safety appliances installed anywhere in the JM Spa business including, but not limited to, smoke alarms, exit signs, missing ceiling tiles, fire stop walls, improperly added combustible materials, expired fire extinguishers, etc.

Code:
IPMC 3.305.1.- General General Requirements / Interior Structure / General

Code Description:
The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. There are partition walls that have been improperly built/installed in the JM Spa business. The walls are not structurally sound or properly constructed. The ceiling in multiple locations appears to be holding water and/or damaged by water. There are multiple ceiling tiles that are damaged/removed/missing. There is a mold-like substance in the showering area.

Code:
IPMC 4.402.1 Habitable Spaces Light, Ventilation & Occupancy Limitations / Light

Code Description:
Every habitable space shall have at least one window of approved size facing directly to the outdoors or to a court. The minimum total glazed area for every habitable space shall be 8 percent of the floor area of such room. Wherever walls or other portions of a structure face a window of any room and such obstructions are located less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the window and extend to a level above that of the ceiling of the room, such window shall not be deemed to face directly to the outdoors nor to a court and shall not be included as contributing to the required minimum total window area for the room. Exception: Where natural light for rooms or spaces without exterior glazing areas is provided through an adjoining room, the unobstructed opening to the adjoining room shall be at least 8 percent of the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 25 square feet (2.33 m2). The exterior glazing area shall be based on the total floor area being served. Rooms in this business appear to be used for sleeping and residing purposes.

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 are multiple electrical hazards, including, but not limited to, improper wiring and use of multiple surge protectors throughout the business (JM Spa).

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. An improperly constructed/installed shower has been placed in one of the rooms at this location (JM Spa). The shower is unsafe and must be removed. There is a water heater that is not maintained in good repair.

Code:
IPMC 5.505.4 Water Heating Facilities Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / Water System

Code Description:
Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than 110°F (43°C). A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet room, bedroom or other occupied room normally kept closed, unless adequate combustion air is provided. An approved combination temperature and pressure-relief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters. The water heater at this location (JM Spa) is not maintained in good repair or safe condition.

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. This location is unfit for human habitation and its intended use and construction are as a commercial business. Two rooms at the JM Spa business appear to be used for habitation by employees, and are not intended for sleeping purposes. This building is not intended for sleeping purposes, does not provide the amenities required for decent living as required by code, and is unsafe for continued use of such.

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. Structural modifications and alterations have been made to the interior of the structure at this location without any permits. Plumbing work has taken place without any permits or inspections including, but not limited to, installation of a shower improperly, clothes washer and kitchen-like appliances installed not in accordance with code, etc. A massage facility is being operated at this location without required city massage facility license or permits.