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Fire Protection /Adequate Egress <br />a. Front wood entrance steps do not meet code requirement for egress and need to be <br />replaced. <br />b. Rear entrance lacks proper code - compliant steps; currently using loose patio blocks. <br />c. Rear entry lacks proper flat walking surface; currently a tripping hazard due to uneven <br />concrete and gravel. <br />d. All smoke detectors have been disabled. Install code compliant hardwired detectors. <br />e. No CO detectors present; install code compliant detectors. <br />f. Underside of basement stairs is not enclosed per fire -code. <br />4. Layout and Condition of Interior Partitions /Materials <br />a. Carpet is old and worn and needs replacing. <br />b. Portions of kitchen cabinets have been damaged and need replacing. <br />c. Interior woodwork on windows need refinishing and repair. <br />Exterior Construction <br />a. Several sections of vinyl siding are missing, allowing for water intrusion. <br />b. NW corner of foundation wall has been spray foamed to seal gap between house and <br />foundation. Foam has deteriorated allowing for weather intrusion. <br />c. Several asphalt roof shingle tabs missing resulting in possible water intrusion. <br />d. Chimney base roof flashing improperly installed allowing possible water intrusion. <br />e. Chimney masonry is deteriorated and missing and brick work cracked allowing for water <br />intrusion. <br />Description of Code Deficiencies <br />1. Roof is showing a protrusion mid -roof running from ridge to entryway addition indicating structure <br />settlement or heaving, investigate and repair. <br />2. Northwest corner of house is not sitting tight to foundation wall indicating structural movement of <br />house /foundation wall. <br />3. Replace and modify existing temporary basement floor jacks with structurally designed system. <br />4. Replace front wood entrance steps to meet proper egress codes. <br />5. Install code - compliant rear entrance steps to replace existing loose patio blocks. <br />6. Install code - compliant sidewalk at side entrance to replace existing partial concrete and uneven gravel <br />surface to eliminate tripping hazard. <br />7. All smoke detectors have been disabled. Install code compliant hardwired detectors. <br />8. No CO detectors present. Install code compliant detectors. <br />9. Enclose underside of basement stairs to comply with fire -code. <br />10. Replace missing sections of vinyl siding to prevent water intrusion. <br />11. Northwest corner of foundation wall has been spray foamed to seal gap between house and <br />foundation. Foam has deteriorated allowing for weather intrusion. <br />12. Several asphalt roof shingle tabs are missing, resulting in possible water intrusion. <br />13. Chimney base roof flashing improperly installed, allowing possible water intrusion. <br />14. Chimney masonry is deteriorated and missing and brick work cracked, allowing for water intrusion. <br />15. Reroute portions of electrical wiring in basement area that is improperly installed. <br />16. Correct open slots in circuit breaker box. <br />17. Install code - required AFCI receptacles in living room, bedrooms and hallways. <br />18. Replace current forced -air system with code compliant version including controls. <br />19. Modify /correct improperly installed basement plumbing to meet current plumbing code. <br />20. Install code - compliant vacuum breaker on utility sink hose connections. <br />Beaudry Redevelopment TIF District #24 Page 2 of 3 Building Report <br />LHB Project No. 170323 Parcel B, Residence <br />