2221 Garfield AVe dorm violation notice

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Inspections Division
City Hall, 900 Church Street Lynchburg, VA 24504

(434)455-3910 Fax (434) 845-7630

INSPECTION REPORT / NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

Address of Complaint Parcel Id Open Date

2221 GARFIELD AVE FOX- ALLEN 05016001 11/14/2017

Property Owner Phone Case Number

VIRGINIA SEMINARY HOU17-00320

Address of Owner Note: Non-owner occupied housing complaints in the Rental
Inspection Districts are subject to inspection under the City’s
2058 GARFIELD AVE LYNCHBURG VA 24501-6400 Rental Inspection Program within 30 days. Please view
information at: www.lynchburgva.gov/rental-program
Details of Complaint

EGRESS FROM BATHROOMS- WATER INFILTRATION

Code Section Code and Violation Description Corrected

VMC 2012: 301.2 The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior
Responsibility property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise
provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or
VMC 2012: 304.10 permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and
Stairways, decks, safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this
porches and balconies chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are
responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of
VMC 2012: 304.2 the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they
Protective treatment occupy and control.

Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances
attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with
proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.

***Repair all holes to exterior steps where corrosion has deteriorated
surface.

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.

VMC 2012: 304.4 All structural members shall be maintained free from deterioration, and shall
Structural members be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads.

***Repair brick foundation where failing

Signed: ________________________________________________________________________

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VMC 2012: 304.5 All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks
Foundation walls and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of
rodents and other pests.

VMC 2012: 305.3 ***Repair brick foundation where failing
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.

VMC 2012: 305.6 ***Comply with this code for all holes in walls, bathroom floor surfaces, door
Interior doors frames

Every interior door shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be
capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely
attached to jambs, headers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the
attachment hardware.

VMC 2012: 403.2 ***Comply with this code
Bathrooms and toilet
rooms Every bathroom and toilet room shall comply with the ventilation
requirements for habitable spaces as required by Section 403.1, except that
a window shall not be required in such spaces equipped with a mechanical
ventilation system. Air exhausted by a mechanical ventilation system from a
bathroom or toilet room shall discharge to the outdoors and shall not be
recirculated.

**Ensure all ventilation fans are discharging and recirculating correctly as
per this code

VMC 2012: 503.4 Floor In other than dwelling units, every toilet room floor shall be maintained to be
surface a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface to permit such floor to be easily kept
in a clean and sanitary condition.

**Repair/replace failing flooring in bathrooms where deterioration and or
water infiltration is presented or able to cause moisture damage to subfloor.
Caulk/seal around vanities, shower stalls, and ensure toilets are secure

VMC 2012: 603.1 All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking
Mechanical appliances appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and
maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing
the intended function.

**Ensure all heating and air conditioning units are working as per this code
***Ensure knobs and covers are on the baseboard heaters

VMC 2012: 701.2 The owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such fire safety
Responsibility facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements. A person
shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any
premises that do not comply with the requirements of this chapter.

Signed: ________________________________________________________________________

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VMC 2012: 702.1 General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be
Means of egress provided from any point in a building or structure to the public way. Means of
egress shall comply with the International Fire Code.
VMC 2012: 702.3
Locked doors ***Ensure bathrooms have access to egress as per this code and related
codes
VMC 2012: 702.4
Emergency escape All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side from
openings which egress is to be made without the need for keys, special knowledge or
effort, except where the door hardware conforms to that permitted by the
VMC 2012: 604.3 International Building Code.
Electrical system
hazards ***Ensure bathrooms have access to egress as per this code and related
codes

Required emergency escape openings shall be maintained in accordance
with the code in effect at the time of construction, and the following.
Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be operational from
the inside of the room without the use of keys or tools. Bars, grilles, grates
or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and
rescue openings provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with
the code that was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall
be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool or
force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape
and rescue opening.

***Ensure bathrooms have access to egress as per this code and related
codes

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.

***Ensure outdoor lighting and or wiring are installed correctly and protected
from moisture.

VMC 2012:504.1 General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in
Plumbing systems and working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks and defects
fixtures 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.

***Ensure all plumbing fixture leaks are repaired as per this code

Signed: ________________________________________________________________________

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Status Order Reinspection Date
Habitable With Violations
Date of Inspection 01/10/2018 1:00 PM
Inspector 11/28/2017
Dana L Horne

Additional Information

Notification Information

Hand Delivered To: Certified Mail Receipt #:

Please be advised that all applicable permits must be obtained from this office and all violations of these codes must be corrected. A re-inspection of
the subject property will be required. Property owners must comply with the provisions of the USBC/ VA. Maintenance Code and all other applicable
ordinances of the City of Lynchburg. Failure to comply may result in legal action. The list of violations given is not inclusive, and the City reserves
the right to note additional violations and to require their correction whenever such defects are observed.
Appeals Information:
The property owner of the structure or his/her agent may appeal this decision to the Commissioner of Inspections. All appeals must be made in writing
on a form provided by the Inspections Division and submitted to the Commissioner of Inspections within 21days of receipt of this notice. In
accordance with Section 36-106 of the Code of Virginia, and Section 11-9 of the City of Lynchburg violations of the Virginia Uniform Statewide
Building Code and Lynchburg City Code are a misdemeanor with fines up to $2,500.
If you have any questions, you may contact this office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by calling (434) 455-3910.

Signed: ____________________________ ____________________________________________

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