1995, 05-09 Unsafe Residence Ltr to District CourtDEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
JAMES L. MANSON, C.B.O., DIRECTOR
Honorable Donna Wilson,
Spokane County District Court
1100 West Mallon
Spokane, Washington 99260
RE: Spokane County v. Smith
A DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
DENNIS M. SCOTT, P.E., DIRECTOR
May 9, 1995
Dear Judge Wilson:
At the request of the defendant, an inspection of the residence was made on May 4, 1995 by Kevin Myre of
the Division of Buildings to confirm code compliance with the violations identified in our letter dated
October 7, 1994 addressed to your honor.
As a result of this inspection, it was found that little work was done and that much of this work continues
to violate the Uniform Building Code. That further, the well documented life -safety issues remain
continuing to make the residence unsafe for occupancy.
The following findings are being presented to show non compliance with the violations Listed in the October
7th letter (attached). Please note that only those numbered items that had some activity are listed. The
remaining items have not been brought into compliance.
ITEM 3
11'hM 4
11 hM 5
ITEM 8
ITEM 9
ITEM 10
ITEM 19
ITEM 21.
ITEM 23.
ITEM 25.
ITEM 26.
Only part of the floor joists have been insulated.
The east wall of the two car garage is mostly completed and drywall applied.
Plumbing has been corrected.
The installed stairway does not conform to the stated minimum requirements. Court
records indicate that the defendant was properly advised of the minimum requirements and
that he was encouraged to submit the specifications of the stairway prior to installation.
This did not occur.
This requirement will need to be addressed by the structural engineer
This item has been completed.
The defendant has now framed between the 4"x 4" support posts and has applied sheet
rock to the interior side of the east storage area. Further, semi -clear plastic for natural
lighting has been installed in the upper portion of this wall. This plastic must be removed
and 5/8 inch drywall installed to maintain a one -hour rated wall since this wall is located
on the property line.
The inside of the wall is completed except for the windows which were not removed. The
addition of 2 panes of glass does not meet the requirement for fire protection.
A new gas forced air system has been installed. This item is completed.
Only partially completed.
If the 20 pound propane tank is removed, this item would be resolved.
1026 WEST BROADWAY AVENUE • SPOKANE, WASHINGTON 99260 • (509) 456-3675
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Honorable Donna Wilson
May 9, 1995
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It is very evident that there is no desire to conform to the court's directive and that an unsafe situation still
remains.
The court needs to impose the penalty to the maximum extent and direct the Division of Buildings to place
a title notice on the property to warn future owners of the unsafe and uninhabitable conditions of the
residence. If the defendant chooses to remain living in the residence, then it would be at his own risk and
knowledge.
Code Compliance Coordinator
TLD:pjk
Enclosure
c. Frank Christoff
James L. Manson
Russell Van Camp
Kevin yre
Codes Administrator