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I • Report on Building Condition Building ID/Business Name/Address: Anartments/Nadean's Dry Cleaners 58-1 Satisfies Conditions Test for Structurally Substandard Building: Y Satisfies Code Test for Structurally Substandard Building: N Structurally Substandard Building(Y/N): Conditions Test Under the tax increment law,specifically,Minnesota Statutes,Section 469.174,Subdivision 10,a building is structurally substandard if it contains"defects in structural elements or a combination of deficiencies in essential utilities and facilities,light and ventilation,fire protection including adequate egress,layout and condition of interior partitions,or similar factors,which defects or deficiencies are of sufficient total significance to justify substantial renovation or clearance." The above building,based upon actual interior and exterior inspection and review of building permit records,exhibits the following deficiencies that in our professional opinion contribute to justifying substantial renovation or clearance: Essential Utilities&Facilities • Deficient in facilities for disabled:lack of designated disability parking available;lack of maneuvering clearance at entrance;lack of maneuvering clearance and accessible hardware at interior doors;lack of maneuvering clearance and accessible features at toilet rooms MO • Accessible public toilets required on accessible route(first floor) Light&Ventilation • Deficient in meeting Mechanical code: for building construction prior to 1989,mechanical systems do not provide sufficient number of air exchanges • Toilet room not provided with means of natural or mechanical ventilation Fire Protection/Egress • Fire rated floor/ceiling/wall assembly required between occupancy types • Deficient exterior stairway: deficient rise/run;deficient handrail extensions;deficient guardrail construction • Deficient emergency egress: lack of bedroom emergency egress windows • Deficient exterior door: deficient threshold height;insufficient door landing area • Deficient egress corridor construction:insufficient corridor clear width;corridors exceed maximum allowable length for dead-end • Deficient interior stairway:insufficient stair clear width;insufficient stair landing area; insufficient stair headroom clearance;additional handrails required;deficient handrail height, grip,and extensions;lack of continuous handrails • Lack of smoke detector/detection system each bedroom Layout/Condition of Interior Partitions • Majority of ceiling and walls in laundromat unfinished or in poor condition Similar Factors • Defects in exterior building shell: wood siding and trim generally in need of paint;siding not 100%secure to sheathing(bowing off of building on north and east walls;siding rotting/damaged by moisture at grade and wood fascia rotting in various locations Code Test • Notwithstanding the foregoing,the tax increment law also provides that a building may not be considered structurally substandard if it is in compliance with the building code applicable to new buildings or could I I