City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00006420.2

Date Issued:
Mon, May 6, 2024 2:13 PM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$1,005.04

Name of Person Cited:
WELLS ORVILLE & LILLIE % BAILEY GLENDA

Property in Violation:
306 BUTLER WAY
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B15 029

Property Owner:
WELLS ORVILLE & LILLIE % BAILEY GLENDA
2980 BILL DEDMON RD
BOWLING GREEN KY 421017820

Code Compliance Officer:
McKenna Tabor

Inspection Date:
Mon, May 6, 2024 8:30 AM

Code:
IPMC 109.1.5 Hazardous Structure or Premises

Code Description:
For the purpose of this code, any structure or premises that has any or all of the conditions or defects described as follows shall be considered to be hazardous: 1. Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress that does not conform to the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction as related to the requirements for existing buildings. 2. The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other means of egress is so warped, worn loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not provide safe and adequate means of egress. 3. Any building, structure or portion thereof that is dangerous. 4. The building or structure, or any portion thereof, is clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy. 5. The building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or structure to their danger, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance or an unlawful act. 6. Any building or structure has been constructed, exists or is maintained in violation of any specific requirement or prohibition applicable to such building or structure provided by the approved building or fire code of the jurisdiction, or of any law or ordinance to such an extent as to present either a substantial risk of fire, building collapse or any other threat to life and safety. 7. A building or structure, used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty construction or arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical or plumbing system, or otherwise, is determined by the code official to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition that is likely to cause sickness or disease. 8. Any building or structure, because of a lack of sufficient or proper fire-resistance-rated construction, fire protection systems, electrical system, fuel connections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other cause, is determined by the code official to be a threat to life or health. 9. Any portion of a building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or structure or whenever any building or structure is abandoned so as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities has advised that there has not been service to the residence/structure since May 28, 2020, constituting the residence/structure as abandoned. During a follow inspection on 5/6/2024 for a separate grass case, it was observed that the residence was unsecured, and all points of entry were opened. The property was cleared by The Bowling Green Police Department to determine that it was empty, and was then secured and boarded by a City contractor.

Code:
IPMC 3.302.7 Accessory structures General Requirements / Exterior Property Areas

Code Description:
All accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. The fence on the premises (all or a portion thereof) does not appear to be structurally sound and/or maintained in good repair.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.2 Protective Treatment 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 exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be maintained in good condition. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All siding and masonry joints, as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion, and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement. There are areas of a structure at this location that lacks and/or has insufficient protective treatment including, but not limited to, areas of peeling/flaking/chipping paint. There are areas of a structure at this location that lacks and/or has insufficient protective treatment including, but not limited to, areas of missing or damaged siding.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.5 Foundation Walls 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 foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and other pests. Foundation walls at the following location are not maintained without cracks, breaks, in good repair.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.6 Exterior Walls 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 exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration. Interior walls are deteriorated and/or damaged in at least one area.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.7 Roofs and Drainage 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. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. The roof appears to be damaged and not maintained in good repair. There are areas of damaged soffit and fascia.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.15 Doors 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 exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance with Section 702.3. There is at least one door that is damaged and does not serve its intended purpose.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.16 Basement Hatchways 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. Every basement hatchway shall be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water. There is an uncovered opening to the basement/crawlspace at this location.

Code:
IPMC 3.304.13.1 Glazing General Requirements / Exterior Structure / Window, Skylight & Door Frames

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. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. There is at least one broken/boarded/missing window on a structure at this location.

Code:
IPMC 3.301.3 Vacant Structures and Land General Requirements / General

Code Description:
All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety. The property has not had services since May 2020. During a follow up inspection conducted on May 6th, 2024, all doors were open and the property was empty, rendering the residence vulnerable to the elements, trespassing, and/or squatters.

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. At least one interior surface at this location that is not maintained in a clean/sanitary condition and/or in good repair. There appears to be water damaged and a mold-like substance in at least one area of the ceiling on the interior.

Code:
IPMC 3.305.1.1 Unsafe Conditions General Requirements / Interior Structure / General

Code Description:
The following conditions shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the International Building Code or the International Existing Building Code as required for existing buildings: 1. The nominal strength of any structural member is exceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength; 2. The anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or columns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects; 3. Structures or components thereof that have reached their limit state; 4. Structural members are incapable of supporting nominal loads and load effects; 5. Stairs, landings, balconies and all similar walking surfaces, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; 6. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects. Exceptions: 1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method. 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be permitted when approved by the code official. The floors inside this residence are rotted in at least one area and not able to support nominal loads.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.b Accumulation of Construction, Demolition or Landscaping Debris Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises shall be free from any accumulation of combustible and noncombustible waste materials, including any material resulting from maintenance, demolition, repair, alteration or construction of buildings, structures or grounds. Exterior property and premises shall be free from landscaping debris or natural damage of grounds, including but not limited to ashes, stones, glass, concrete, unused piles or bags of rock/mulch/soil, fallen trees, tree branches, limbs, brush and yard trimmings; There is an accumulation of construction/demolition and/or landscape debris on the premises including, but not limited to, discarded doors, windows, and wood. Please remove any and all construction/demolition/landscape debris. There is an accumulation of landscape debris on the premises including, but not limited to, a fallen tree, tree branches and/or limbs. Please remove any and all landscape debris from the premises.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.k Scattered garbage Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The throwing, placing or scattering of any garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse over or upon any premises, or the allowing of any scattered garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse to remain on a property. No refuse/trash shall be stored or accumulated in a manner that allows for blowing or scattering onto adjacent properties; There is garbage scattered on the premises. Please remove. Also please ensure that garbage and trash are properly disposed of to avoid scattering of rubbish/garbage.