City of1900 SW 4th Ave.

, Suite 5000
Portland, Oregon 97201 503-823-7306 Fax: 503-823-7961 TTY: 503-823-6868 www.portlandonline.com/bds

PORTLAND, OREGON Bureau

of Development Services
Neighborhood Inspections

NOTICE OF VIOLATION-PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

April 8, 2011 ATKINSON,CARRIE 1705 SE 38TH AVE PORTLAND, OR 97214 RE: Case #: 11-124894-HS Posted: 04/06/11

1705 SE 38TH AVE OBERST; BLOCK 3; E 65' OF LOT 1; 1S1E01DA 14300

Tax #: R62330-0260

On April 6, 2011, a City Housing Inspector visited the above address and found violations of Portlands Property Maintenance Code. This code requires properties be maintained in a safe, sound, and sanitary condition. Attached to this letter is a list of the violations. Please correct these conditions promptly. You have thirty (30) days from the date of this letter to correct any Fire, Life, Safety, and/or Health, Sanitation violations, and sixty days (60) to correct any other violations before incurring a fee. You must call for a re-inspection to close your case without incurring a fee. If violations continue uncorrected beyond the deadline, a monthly code enforcement fee is charged as a lien against your property. If housing violations continue uncorrected three (3) months from the initial notice of violation, the monthly code enforcement fee doubles.

If your property or any part thereof is vacant or becomes vacant, it cannot be occupied until the violations are corrected. In the event the property or any part thereof is reoccupied before all violations are corrected a $594.00 per month penalty, in addition to the monthly enforcement fee, will be charged until the property is vacated and/or all violations are corrected and approved by the housing inspector. For complete details on fees, appeals, or to see if you may qualify for an enforcement fee waiver, refer to the enclosed information sheet.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please call our office if you have any questions,

Corrin Struempf Housing Inspector, (503)-823-7750

OCCUPANT 1705 SE 38TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97214

LIST OF VIOLATIONS
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Fire Life Safety Violation: Open sides of front stairs lacks required 34" high safety guardrail with intermediate rails spaced so that no object larger than a five-inch sphere may pass through. 29.30.080(c) Fire Life Safety Violation: Front stairs lack a required approved safety handrail not less than 30" nor greater than 38" high, that is continuous the full length of the stairs with ends that turn into the wall or butt into a post. 29.30.080(b,c) Front entry door deadbolt is missing handle on interior. 29.30.100(c) Fire Life Safety Violation: Sleeping areas lack required protection by operable smoke detectors and/or alarms. 29.30.240 All newly installed ionization smoke detectors and/or alarms must be equipped with a 10-year battery and a hush feature. Smoke detectors and/or alarms must be installed in each sleeping room, the immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms, and on each additional story of the dwelling, including basements and attics with habitable space. For wall applications, install smoke detectors and/or alarms no closer than 4" to the ceiling, or no further than 12" from the ceiling. For ceiling applications, install smoke detectors and/or alarms no closer than 4" to the nearest wall.

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Fire Life Safety Violation: Basement stairs lack a required approved safety handrail not less than 30" nor greater than 38" high, that is continuous the full length of the stairs with ends that turn into the wall or butt into a post. 29.30.080(b,c) Basement lavatory basin lacks adequate hot water supply volume. 29.30.170(b) Access to electrical circuit panel is blocked by an accumulation of personal belongings. Required clearance in front of panel is 30 wide and 36 deep. 29.30.190, 29.30.110 Front of gas funace is blocked by an accumulation of personal belongings empeding required combustion air to furnace. 29.30.180 The dishwasher drain hose is not secured to the underside of the counter before dropping down into the tailpiece. 29.30.170 Fire Life Safety Violation: stairs to 2nd floor lack a required approved safety handrail not less than 30" nor greater than 38" high, that is continuous the full length of the stairs with ends that turn into the wall or butt into a post. 29.30.080(b,c) Health Sanitation Violation: Lavatory basin drain is plugged. 29.30.170(c)
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Notice of Violation Property Maintenance Code 1705 SE 38TH AVE TAX# R62330-0260

CASE# 11-124894-HS CS

LIST OF VIOLATIONS
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Health Sanitation Violation: Attic lavatory basin drain is plugged and drains slowly. 29.30.170(c) Atic tub/shower faucet hot/cold water supply is reversed - hot water to be on left side. 29.30.170(b) Portions of ceiling coverings are damaged at east bedroom around heat register. 29.30.110(a)

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Notice of Violation Property Maintenance Code 1705 SE 38TH AVE TAX# R62330-0260 CASE# 11-124894-HS CS

City of1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 5000

Portland, Oregon 97201 503-823-7306 Fax: 503-823-7961 TTY: 503-823-6868 www.portlandonline.com/bds

PORTLAND, OREGON Bureau

of Development Services
Neighborhood Inspections Fees, Penalties, Reviews, Appeals, and Waiver Information
FEES If all Fire, Life, Safety and/or Health, Sanitation violations are not corrected, inspected, and approved by a City Housing Inspector within thirty (30) days of the mailing date of the first violation letter, a lien may be placed against the property. If all other violations are not corrected, inspected and approved by the Housing Inspector within sixty (60) days of the mailing date of the first violation letter, a lien may be placed against the property. The monthly fee is based on the number of units on the property and the number of units in violation. 1-2 Units $216.00 per unit 3 10 Units $324.00 per unit 11 19 Units $432.00 per unit 20 or more Units $540.00 per unit Residential with Any NonResidential use & Properties with only Non-Residential use $540.00 per unit

An additional auditor charge of 10% will be added to the above amounts, along with a possible recording fee. The monthly fees will double for any property that remains in violation for three (3) months from the initial notice of violation. Re-occupation After Notice of Violation: A $594.00 per month penalty will be assessed if the property or any part thereof is vacant or becomes vacant and is reoccupied before all violations are corrected, inspected, and approved by the Citys Housing Inspector. This is in addition to the monthly code enforcement fees and is assessed per occurrence. Hearings: A $302.00 penalty will be assessed if the City files a complaint with the Code Hearings Officer regarding the continued existence of violations on the property.

ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW Do Violations Exist? As the property owner or authorized agent, if you believe the finding of the notice was in error you may request an Administrative Review within 15 days of the posting notice or within 15 days of the first violation notice. Code enforcement fees will continue to accrue during the review process. If additional violations are cited, any property owner or authorized agent may also request an Administrative Review of additional cited violations within 15 days of the date of the notice citing those additional violations. An Administrative Review Fee of $50.00 is due when the written request for an Administrative Review is received. This fee will only be refunded if it is determined that all of the contested violations were cited in error. The written request, along with the $50.00 Administrative Review fee, must be received in our office within 15 days of original notification and must state the reason(s) for the review. Please make the check payable to the City of Portland: Mail requests to: Bureau of Development Services Neighborhood Inspections & Compliance Services Section Review/Appeal Desk 1900 SW 4th Avenue Suite 5000 Portland OR 97201 Your request should indicate if you or a representative of the property owner will be appearing in person for the review. If so, we will notify you and/or your representative of the date and time of the review. A written determination will be mailed following the review, which will include additional appeal information as set forth in Section 29.80.020.

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City of1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 5000

Portland, Oregon 97201 503-823-7306 Fax: 503-823-7961 TTY: 503-823-6868 www.portlandonline.com/bds

PORTLAND, OREGON Bureau

of Development Services
Neighborhood Inspections Code Enforcement Fee Waivers (Housing Cases) A waiver provides for temporary suspension of code enforcement fees assessed against a property. Waivers are available on a limited basis. Call 503-823-0891 for more information or to request an application.
Income-Based Waiver
Upon approval of this waiver, monthly Code Enforcement Fees may be suspended for (twelve) 12 months. The following requirements must all be met 1. All cited fire, life safety, health or sanitation violations must be corrected, inspected and approved by the Housing Inspector; or the property is vacant with no significant exterior fire, life safety, health or sanitation violations; and 2. The property is clear of any other code violation administered by BDS; and 3. The housing case is currently open; and 4. The dwelling is a one or two family residence; and 5. The property owner(s) must meet the income requirements by providing required documentation; 6. The property is owner-occupied or vacant.

Exterior Paint and Roof Waiver

(no application required) Upon approval of this waiver, monthly Code Enforcement Fees may be suspended for nine (9) months. The following requirements must be met before the waiver may be granted: 1. The property is a residential 1or 2 family dwelling, 2. All property maintenance violations with the exception of exterior paint and roof work, must be corrected, inspected, and approved by the Housing Inspector; and 3. The property is clear of any other code violation administered by BDS; and 4. The housing case is currently open.

New Owner Grace Period

(no application required) Upon approval of this waiver, Code Enforcement Fees may be suspended for one (1) month. The following requirements must be met before the waiver may be Residential Renovation Waiver granted: Upon approval of this waiver, monthly Code 1. The new owner acquired the property with preEnforcement Fees may be suspended for up to six (6) existing housing violations of Title 29; and months. Please note: If permits are required, they 2. The existing liens have been satisfied or paid must be paid for and issued before the waiver will current and the City Auditors Office has notified BDS of be granted. These requirements must all be met a new owner; and before the waiver may be granted: 3. The case is currently open. 1. All cited fire, life safety, health or sanitation violations must be corrected, inspected, Active Permit, Demolition, Non-Profit and and approved by the Housing Inspector; or the Warehouse Waivers: Call the Waiver Desk at 503property is vacant with no significant exterior fire, 823-0891 for more information. life, and safety violations; and 2. The property is clear of any other code violation administered by BDS; and 3. The housing case is currently open; and 4. The building is attached to a permanent foundation or has an issued and active permit for foundation work; and 5. Paid and issued building permit fees of All information is subject to change. at least A. $500 or a project value of $15,000 for one and two family dwellings; or B. $1,000 or a project value of $30,000 for properties with 3-10 units; or C. $1,500 or project value of $45,000; for

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properties with 11-19 units; or D. $2,000 or project value of $60,000; for properties with 20+ units 6. A submitted work plan that demonstrates a project valuation of non-permit work to be done (or a combination of permit and non-permit work that demonstrates the required valuation as listed above) to rehabilitate the property. 7. A completed waiver application must be received in addition to the above listed requirements before a waiver can be considered.

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