City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2024-00012742.1

Date Issued:
Tue, Sep 3, 2024 3:04 PM

Status:
Paid/Fees Waived

Total Citation Amount:
$1,005.54

Name of Person Cited:
MEI DIAM YONG

Property in Violation:
866 LAIN AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 040C05 024

Property Owner:
MEI DIAM YONG
866 LAIN AVE
BOWLING GREEN KY 421014908

Code Compliance Officer:
Sanja Dudaric

Inspection Date:
Tue, Sep 3, 2024 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.

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.

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.

Code:
IPMC 704.6 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms Fire Safety Requirements / Fire Protection Systems

Code Description:
Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing Group I-1 and R occupancies in accordance with Sections 704.6.1 through 704.6.3. There is no working smoke alarm installed in the following required location(s): hallway outside of sleeping rooms, rooms being used for sleeping, other rooms in building.

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 rooms used for sleeping that contain no windows and there are inadequate number of doors for proper egress.

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 are being used for permanent sleeping purposes. The rooms are not intended to be used as sleeping rooms, nor are they large enough for safe habitation. While zoning of this location would allow for habitation in a proper accessory apartment after obtaining required permits and allowances, no such apartment exists and continued habitation of these rooms is unsafe.

Code:
IPMC 4.404.4.1 Room Area Light, Ventilation & Occupancy Limitations / Occupancy Limitations / Bedroom & Living Room Requirements

Code Description:
Every living room shall contain at least 120 square feet (11.2 m2) and every bedroom shall contain at least 70 square feet (6.5 m2) and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.6 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof. Rooms in this business are being used for permanent sleeping purposes. The rooms are not intended to be used as sleeping rooms, nor are they large enough for safe habitation. One room is 36 square feet, the other is 56 square feet.

Code:
IPMC 4.404.4.1 Room Area Light, Ventilation & Occupancy Limitations / Occupancy Limitations / Bedroom & Living Room Requirements

Code Description:
Every living room shall contain at least 120 square feet (11.2 m2) and every bedroom shall contain at least 70 square feet (6.5 m2) and every bedroom occupied by more than one person shall contain a minimum of 50 square feet (4.6 m2) of floor area for each occupant thereof. Rooms in this business are being used for permanent sleeping purposes. The rooms are not intended to be used as sleeping rooms, nor are they large enough for safe habitation. One room is 36 square feet, the other is 56 square feet.

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. Flexible cords are being run through interior walls.

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. he plumbing fixtures at this location are not properly installed. The shower is installed improperly.

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 due to lack of habitable space/ bedrooms. Two small rooms at this business are being used for habitation by employees. One room is 36 square feet, the other is 56 square feet. These rooms are not intended for sleeping purposes, this building is not outfitted for permanent occupation or sleeping purposes and is unsafe for continued use of such. The building is being condemned and the occupants removed for their safety and the safety of neighbors and the public.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.03 Duty of Maintenance of Private Property Property Code / Nuisances

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful to place, leave, deposit or keep discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish on any private property in the City. Such discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish are declared to be a public nuisance. No person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any property or premises shall maintain or keep any nuisance thereon, nor shall any such person keep or maintain such property or premises in a manner which could cause a substantial reduction in the value of the other property in the area in which such property or premises are located. Property was condemned for allowing people to live at this business. Property owner was was advised of people living at this property last time it was condemned for the same issue. The property is unfit for human habitation and showers are not allowed to be built in the closet.