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Home My WebLink About1531 Gulf 2020-10-12 NOV Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation (Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation) October 12, 2020 STEVENS HENRIETTA M LIVING TRUST 263 VISTA CT LOS OSOS, CA 93402 SUBJECT ADDRESS: 1531 GULF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405 APN: 004-442-027 Code Case #: CODE-000623-2020 Dear Property Owner, On October 2, 2020 City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following violations of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address: 1. The drain line for the bathtub located in the hall bathroom has been removed. The shower head was also missing. SLO Municipal Code § 15.02.010, International Property Maintenance Code § 504.1: Plumbing systems and fixtures – General. 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. Corrective Action: Repair/replace the drain line and missing shower head. In lieu of a reinspection, a final invoice from a licensed, qualified plumber may be submitted for review. If an invoice is to be submitted, please include repairs to all listed plumbing deficiencies in this notice. 2. Water damage was observed on the cabinet located in the hall bathroom. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 15.02.010, International Property Maintenance Code § 305.3: Interior surfaces. 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. Corrective Action: Repair/replace the water damaged cabinet. 1531 Gulf October 12, 2020 Page 2 3. A smoke detector was missing in the hallway area outside of the northwest bedrooms. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 15.02.010, CA Residential Code § R314.3: Smoke Alarms, Location. Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations: 1. In each sleeping room. 2. Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms. 3. On each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and habitable attics and not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels. a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. 4. Smoke alarms shall be installed not less than 3 feet (914 mm) horizontally from the door or opening of a bathroom that contains a bathtub or shower unless this would prevent placement of a smoke alarm required by Section R314.3. Corrective Action: Install a smoke detector in the northwest hallway. 4. Flexible, corrugated piping was observed in use under both bathroom sinks. SLO Municipal Code § 15.02.010, California Plumbing Code § 701.3.3: Drainage Fittings. Type. Fittings used for drainage shall be of the drainage type, have a smooth interior water-way, and be constructed so as to allow 1/4 inch per foot (20.8 mm/m) grade. Corrective Action: Replace the flexible type drainpipes with the corr ect smooth interior type. In lieu of a reinspection, a final invoice from a licensed, qualified plumber may be submitted for review. If an invoice is to be submitted, please include repairs to all listed plumbing deficiencies in this notice. 5. A large portion of drywall have been removed in the laundry room. San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 15.02.010, International Property Maintenance Code § 305.3: Interior surfaces. 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. Corrective Action: Replace the missing drywall. 6. Access to the electrical receptacle in the laundry room servicing the washer and dryer has been removed with the installation of a faceplate. SLO Municipal Code § 15.02.010, International Property Maintenance Code § 605.2: 1531 Gulf October 12, 2020 Page 3 Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain not less than two separate and remote receptacle outlets. Every laundry area shall contain not less than one grounding-type receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit interrupter. Every bathroom shall contain not less than one receptacle. Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault circuit interrupter protection. All receptacle outlets shall have the appropriate faceplate cover for the location. Corrective Action: Replace the required receptacle in the laundry area. 7. The kitchen sink was leaking in the undercabinet and did not drain properly. SLO Municipal Code § 15.02.010, International Property Maintenance Code § 504.1: Plumbing systems and fixtures – General. 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 Corrective Action: Repair the kitchen sink plumbing to stop all leaking and allow for proper drainage. In lieu of a reinspection, a final invoice from a licensed, qualified plumber may be submitted for review. If an invoice is to be submitted, please include repairs to all listed plumbing deficiencies in this notice. 8. The patio cover in the rear yard showed evidence of deterioration and failing structural elements. SLO Municipal Code § 15.02.010, International Property Maintenance Code § 302.7: Accessory structures. Accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. Corrective Action: The patio cover is to be repaired or removed. A licensed contractor shall be retained to determine the extent of the required repairs. Repairs will require the su bmission of a building permit application and approval before work occurs. Alternatively, removal of the patio cover will require the submission of an application for demolition and approval before work is to commence. A COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS FOR A PERMIT. ALL REQUIRED WORK MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE. We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s) no later than November 11, 2020. These violations constitute a public nuisance and must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) by the specified date will result in the issuance of an Administrative Citation requiring payment of FINES in accordance with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For Municipal Code violations that remain uncorrected after issuance of an Administrative Citation, the City may seek enforcement by other civil or criminal remedies. 1531 Gulf October 12, 2020 Page 4 Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by completing the enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community Development Department via email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, within five (5) days of the date of this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you timely file a Request for Director’s Review. We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your efforts to maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you have questions, please contact the undersigned Officer at (805) 781-7179 or jmezzapesa@slocity.org. Sincerely, ____________________________ John Mezzapesa, Code Enforcement Officer II Cc: File Enclosures: Request for Directors Review