CPMCBA Packet - REVISED

CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at 4:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware THIS AGENDA HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFLECT THE TIME CHANGE TO 4:30 P.M. AGENDA VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in- person with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/dssqtg Event number: 2347 036 0617 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE VIOLATION: 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - (Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation, 302.7 - Accessory Structures, 304.7 - Roofs and Drainage, 304.13 - Window, Skylight, and Door Frames, 304.13.1 - Glazing, 304.14 - Insect Screens, 304.15 - Doors, 305.1 - General, 305.3 - Interior Surfaces, 305.6 - Interior Doors, 309.1 – Infestation, Chapter 6 - Mechanical and Electrical Requirements, Section 604.3 - Electrical System Hazards, 605.1 - Installation, Chapter 7 - Fire Safety Requirements, Section 704.2 Smoke Alarms) - Appeal of Violation - 325 Cold Spring Place (Greg Coury) 2. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE VIOLATION: 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - (Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.15 - Doors, 305.1 - General, 305.3 - Interior Surfaces, 305.6 - Interior Doors, Chapter 5 - Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements, Section 504.1 - General, Chapter 7 - Fire Safety Requirements, Section 704.2 - Smoke Alarms) (Dover Code of Ordinances Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-130 - Wrecked, Nonoperating, or improperly parked or equipped vehicles - (b) - Leaving vehicles on property) - Appeal of Violation - 44 Acacia Place (Greg Coury) 1

CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE BOARD OF APPEALS - March 09, 2022 PAGE 2 ADJOURNMENT THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING 2

Item 1. CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 301 property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing GENERAL thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property. 301.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for 302.5 Roden ra e. All structures and exterior property maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. shall be kept free from rodent harborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exterminated by 301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall main- approved processes which will not be injurious to human tain the structures and exterior property in compliance with health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation. code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary x aust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers and safe condition and which do not comply with the require- shall not aischarge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, ments of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abut- unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a ting or adjacent public or private property or that of another ten- clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, _ ••a,.nOliit:... ----------------------~ rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control. 301.3 Vacant structures and land. All vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained in a clean, ~~~~=:",:,;~~&,,-!--xcept as provided for in other regula- safe, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so as not tions, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at health or safety. any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth. D!>:~j~iqti~ A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo major overhaul, including body work, provided that such work is performed inside a structure or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes . •9 Defacement f ro No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of ......::~~~ra..,...w.gdraina. All premises shall be graded any structure or building on any private or public property by and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the placing thereon any marking, carving or graffiti. accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure It shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said sur- located thereon. face to an approved state of maintenance and repair. Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs. idewal s anel ilnvewa . All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept SECTION 303 in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS conditions. 303.1 Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be maintained W!lM,~w;~r!iAll premises and exterior property shall be main- in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. tained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of (jurisdic- 303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, tion to insert height in inches). All noxious weeds shall be containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) in depth shall prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 48 and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, inches (1219 mm) in height above the finished ground level this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool. Gates Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a prop- and doors in such ban:iers shall be self-closing and self-latch- erty to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of viola- ing. Where the self;·latching device is less than 54 inches (1372 tion, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with mm) above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall Section 106.3 and as prescribed by the authority having juris- be located on the pool side of the gate. Self-closing and self- diction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, latching gates shall be maintained such that the gate will posi- any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor tively close and latch when released from an open position of 6 hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the inches (152 mm) from the gatepost. No existing pool enclosure 11 3 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Item 1. kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect con shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. other pests. . ....".~=!ljls:u.All exterior walls shall be free from ~~!!:~S:Screens shall not be required where other approve means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to are emplo ed. prevent deterioration. =~!Io"'-K.1I:x..rs-= All exterior doors, door assemblies and hard- ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en- The roof and flashing shall be trances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accor- shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the dance with Section 702.3. walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free Every basement hatchway shall from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a man- be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur- ner that creates a public nuisance. face drainage water. ve ea ure . All cornices, belt courses, corbels, ~S:iin;;;;;;b;:fucli;SmteiiiGwill!iin~o!!w~siN. very basement win- terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features dow that is open able shall be supplied with rodent shields, shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and storm windows or other approved protection against the entry in a safe condition. of rodents. U t Doors, windows or hatchways for ~::";;::;;";;;;';';::':~fJ!>_""x'"'te=n::::si~o="All overhang extensions includ- dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro- ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn- vided with devices designed to provide security for the occu- ings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be pants and property within. kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces ~ •••••• ~.:..:~"'" . Doors providing access to a dwelling unit, of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coat- let shall be fl . . ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. flif Ilm~'ct:f:,iih!2UJIrth:Ml~rt:fi~I~rs;.;spe:cia e af e ar.t and shall have a lock throw of not less than I inch (25 mm). Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to the man- ufacturer's specifications and maintained in good working order. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock . . 1Chimneys anil wers All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, an SImilar appurtenances shall be maintained ~~==-~l=~..... Operable windows located in whole or in part within 6 feet (1828 mm) above ground level or a structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather- or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device. coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. asement-,.a I Basement hatchways that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or house- keeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall blYequipped with devices that secure the units from unaufhorized entry. SECTION 305 RIQR STRUCTURE nera The interior of a structure and equipment 1"- ••••.. -..,...-.-- therein s all oe maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sani- tary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a room- ing house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or .111 nsect sere During the period from [DATE] to more dwelling units 9r two or more nonresidential occupan- [DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required cies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti- lized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac- tured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved shared or publi,c areas of the structure and exterior property. 5.1.1 nsafe conCltion Teo owmg conditions shall be determined as unsafe an shall be repaired or replaced to I tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 comply with the International Building Code or the Inter- 134 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

Item 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS national Existing Building Code as reql!ired for existing SECTION 306 buildings: . COMPONENT SERVICEABILITY ~he nominal strength of any structural member is 306.1. General. The components of a structure and equipment ~;xceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound required strength; and in a sanitary condition. ~the anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or col- 306.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Where any of the following \.}umns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not conditions cause the component or system to be beyond its capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects; limit state, the component or system shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the Structures or components thereof that have reached International Building Code as required for existing build- their limit state; ings: 4. 'Structural members are incapable of supporting nom- 1. Soils that have been subjected to any of the following inalloads and load effects; conditions: Stairs, landings, balconies and all similar walking 1.1. Collapse of footing or foundation system; surfaces, including guards and handrails, are not 1.2. Damage to footing, foundation, concrete or structurally sound, not properly anchored or are other structural element due to soil expan- anchored with connections not capable of supporting sion; all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; 1.3. Adverse effects to the design strength of oundation systems that are not firmly supported by footing, foundation, concrete or other struc- footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and tural element due to a chemical reaction breaks, are not properly anchored or are not capable from the soil; of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects. 1.4. Inadequate soil as determined by a geotech- nical investigation; 1.5. Where the allowable bearing capacity of the substantiated otherwise by an soil is in doubt; or approved method. .6. Adverse effects to the footing, foundation, Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be per- concrete or other structural element due to mitted when approved by the code official. the ground water table. 2. Concrete that has been subjected to any of the follow- ing conditions: maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. 2.1. Deterioration; 2.2. Ultimate deformation; ""-__ •.•.•• :...:;:~=.:;::IAll interior surfaces, including win- dows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary 2.3. Fractures; condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be 2.4. Fissures; repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be 2.5. Spalling; corrected. 2.6. Exposed reinforcement; or 2.7. Detached, dislodged or failing connections. 3. Aluminum that has been subjected to any of the 01- lowing conditions: 3.1. Deterioration; 3.2. Corrosion; 3.3. Elastic deformation; t • r oors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably 3.4. Ultimate deformation; well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and 3.5. Stress or strain cracks; closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, head- 3.6. Joint fatigue; or ers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware. 3.7. Detached, dislodged or failing connections. 5 14 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

GENERAL REQUIREMENTSItem 1. I 4. Masonry that has been subjected to any of the follow- 30 inches (762 mm) high above the floor of the landing, bal- ing conditions: cony, porch, deck, or ramp or other walking surface. 4.1. Deterioration; Exception: Guards shall not be required where exempted by the adopted building code. 4.2. Ultimate deformation; 4.3. Fractures in masonry or mortar joints; 4.4. Fissures in masonry or mortar joints; 4.5. Spalling; 4.6. Exposed reinforcement; or 4.7. Detached, dislodged or failing connections. 5. Steel that has been subjected to any of the following ~~""",,~~~~o~f~ru=b;:;:b::is~. Every occupant of a structure shall conditions: dispose of all rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such rubbish in approved containers. 5.1. Deterioration; o ag f ·Iilies. Til owner of every 5.2. Elastic deformation; occupied premises shall supply approved covered contain- 5.3. Ultimate deformation; ers for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall b..,.e _ responsible for the removal of rubbish. ( 5.4. Metal fatigue; or e ri rators. efrigerators and similar equ~ __ .....;.9;;. 5.5. Detached, dislodged or failing connections. --m-e-n"'!'t-n-o~t in operation shall not be discarded, abandoned or 6. Wood that has been subjected to any of the following stored on premises without first removing the doors. conditions: Ioo..;===-=~==--<~f, ~r a e. Every occupant of a structure shall 6.1. Ultimate deformation; dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing 6.2. Deterioration; such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers. 6.3. Damage from insects, rodents and other ver- mm; OS.3.1 Gartiage raci ties. he owner of every dwelling shall supp y one of the following: an approved mechanical 6.4. Fire damage beyond charring; food waste grinder in each dwelling unit; an approved incin- 6.5. Significant splits and checks; erator unit in the structure available to the occupants in each dwelling unit; or an approved leakproof, covered, outside 6.6, Horizontal shear cracks; garbage container. 6.7. Vertical shear cracks; 308.3.2 Con ·ners. he operator of every establishment 6.8. Inadequate support; producing garbage shall provide, and at all times cause to be 6.9. Detached, dislodged or failing connections; utilized, approved leakproof containers provided with or close-fitting covers for the storage of such materials until removed from the premises for disposal. 6.10. Excessive cutting and notching. Exceptions: 1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method. II structures shall be kept free froin insect 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be per- and rodent infestation. All structures in which'insects or mitted when approved by the code official. rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation . .2..Qwne .uhe owner of any structure shall be responsible ,..,;;;..;;..;..; •••• ••••• __ ..-very exterior and interior flight of stairs hav- for extermination within the structure prior to renting or leasing ing more than four risers shall have a handrail on one side of the the structure. stair and every open portion of a stair, landing, balcony, porch, deck, ramp or other walking surface which is more than 30 inches (762 rum) above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) I high or more than 42 inches (1067 mm) high measured verti- cally above the nosing of the tread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces. Guards shall not be less than 15 6 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

Item 1. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 18. Electronic control, signaling and communica- facilities in accordance with NFPA 70. Dwklling units shall be tion equipment. served by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, -single-phase electrical - . service having a carini? of not less than 60 amperes . I trica s stem hazard . Where it is found that the > electri9al system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occu- pants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insufficient receptacle and lighting outlets, lecmc 1 e ui me t. Electrical switches, improper wiring or installation, deterioration or damage, or for receptacles and fixtures, including furnace, water heat- similar reasons, the code official shall require the defects to be ing, security system and power distribution circuits, that corrected to eliminate the hazard. have been exposed to fire, shall be replaced in accor- dance with the provisions of the International Building Code. Exception: Electrical switches, receptacles and fix- tures that shall be allowed to be repaired where an inspection report from the equipment manufacturer or eg i ment. Electrical distribution approved manufacturer's representative indicates that eqUipment, motor circuits, power equipment, transform- the equipment has not sustained damage that requires ers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground replacement. fault circuit interrupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-voltage fuses, luminaires, ballasts, motors and electronic control, signaling and communi- cation equipment that have been exposed to water shall be replaced in accordance with the provisions of the International Building Code. T -. . All electrical equipment, wiring and appli- Exception: The following equipment shall be ance a11 e properly installed and maintained in a safe and allowed to be repaired where an inspection report approved manner. from the equipment manufacturer or approved manu- riUlAaiiiiiliCtes .. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall facturer's representative indicates that the equipment co tain at least wo separate and remote receptacle outlets. has not sustained damage that requires replacement: Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounded-type 1. Enclosed switches, rated 600 volts or less; receptacle or a receptacle with a ground fault circuit inter- rupter. Every bathroom shall contain at least one receptacle. 2. Busway, rated 600 volts or less; Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground fault 3. Panelboards, rated 600 volts or less; circuit interrupter protection. 4. Switchboards, rated 600 volts or less; 5.3 LuminaiFes. Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet 5. Fire pump controllers, rated 600 volts or less; room, 'tchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and fur- nace room shall contain at least one electric luminaire. 6. Manual and magnetic motor controllers; 7. Motor control centers; 8. Alternating current high-voltage circuit breakers; 9. Low-voltage power circuit breakers; General. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shall be maintaine 10 compliance with AS ME A 17.1. The most cur- 10. Protective relays, meters and current trans- rent certificate of inspection shall be on display at all times formers; within the elevator or attached to the escalator or dumbwaiter, II. Low- and medium-voltage switchgear; be available for public inspection in the office of the building operator or be posted in a publicly conspicuous location 12. Liquid-filled transformers; approved by the code official. The inspection and tests shall be 13. Cast-resin transformers; performed at not less than the periodic intervals listed in ASME 14. Wire or cable that is suitable for wet locations A 17.1, Appendix N, except where otherwise specified by the and whose ends have not been exposed to wa- authority having jurisdiction. ter; ~=.2,!!-,,",le¥ators. In buildings equipped with passenger eleva- 15. Wire or cable, not containing fillers, that is tors, at least one elevator shall be maintained in operation at all suitable for wet locations and whose ends times when the building is occupied. have not been exposed to water; Exception: Buildings equipped with only one elevator shall 16. Luminaires that are listed as submersible; be permitted to have the elevator temporarily out of service for testing or servicing. 7 17. Motors; 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® ??

/ Item 1. CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IIsystems, devices and equipment to detect a e. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any com- minimum conditions and standards for fire safety relating to bination thereof shall be maintained in an operable condition at structures and exterior premises, including fire safety facilities all times in accordance with the International Fire Code. and equipment to be provided. ~_"U,""'L .••,es s·b·li. he owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such fire safety facilities and equipment in com- pliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any pre- mo e alarms. ingle- or multiple-station smoke mises that do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. alarms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, Roo 4 and in dwellings not regulated in Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations: 1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms. safe, continuous and unobstructed path of 2. In each room used for sleeping purposes. travel shall be provided from any point in a building or struc- ture to the public way. Means of egress shall comply with the 3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements International Fire Code. and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabit- able attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels ......, ..... ~==__"e required width of aisles in accordance with and without an intervening door between the adjacent the International Fire Code shall be unobstructed. levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall """-l!!MI:~~~!I.M.!~r.ol!s.w:All means of egress doors shall be readily suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the openable from the side from which egress is to be made without lower level is less than one full story below the upper the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except where the level. door hardware conforms to that permitted by the International Building Code. mergenc esca~ 0 nings. Required emergency "~""_"',"",-,I<ll."",-=uif1rc~e:J. In Group R occupancies and in dwellings escape openings shall e maintained in accordance with the not regulated as Group R occupancies, single-station smoke code in effect at the time of construction, and the following. alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wir- Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be oper- ing provided that such wiring is served from a commercial ational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are permitted to be alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other the minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that than as required for overcurrent protection. ,. was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a xce tio : Smoke alarms are permitted to be s.olely battery key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operated in buildings where no construction is taking place, operation of the escape and rescue opening. buildings that are not served from a commercial power source and in existing areas of buildings undergoing alter- ations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes. ec~on. Where more than one smoke alarm is reqUlrea to oe instailed within an individual dwelling unit in Group R-2, ~-3, R-4 and in dwellings not regulated as Group R occupancies~ the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible 25 8 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE®

Item 1. ([itp of 11Bober March 02, 2022 Rosica Properties LLC & Kimberly S. Coury 48 S Stetson Lane Camden Wyoming, De 19934 Re: Appeal of Case #22-00000319 - Inspections done on January 27, 2022 - 325 Cold Spring Place Mr. Coury: I have received your request to appeal the violations related to the inspection done on January 27,2022 of 325 Cold Spring Place in accordance with the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 302.1 - Sanitation, 302.7 - Accessory Structures, 304.7 - Roofs and Drainage, 304. I 3 - Window, Skylight, and Door Frames, 304.13.1 - Glazing, 304.14 - Insect Screens, 304.15 - Doors, 305.1 - General, 305.3 - Interior Surfaces, 305.6 - Interior Doors, 309. I - Infestation, Chapter 6 - Mechanical and Electrical Requirements, Section 604.3 - Electrical System Hazards, 605.1 - Installation, Chapter 7 - Fire Safety Requirements, Section 704.2 Smoke Alarms. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Hall Conference Room, IS Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 1990 I with electronic access via WebEx, which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone, or through a telephone call. Below r have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk's Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email atcityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rh.gy/dssqtg Event Number/Access Code: 2347 036 0617 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, f__~Rachel Engle ZvU- Assistant City Clerk REI S:IAPPEALS\2022114. 325 Cold Spring Place - Annual Housing Inspection - Greg CourylReceipt of Appeal - Annual Housing Inspection - 325 Cold Spring Place.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor Dawn Melson - Williams, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer John England, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475·:· Dover, Delaware ·:·19903 9 ([ommullitp QlxceUence WbrOllnb ~llalitp ~erbice

Item 1. From: Greg Coury To: Rivera, Arielle M Subject: EXTERNAL: Notice of Appeal, 22-00000319 Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022 1:59:03 PM WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Ms. Rivera, Please accept this as the Notice of Appeal for Case #22-00000319. As with the previous case, I would also like to request an in person hearing. Please contact me with any questions. Thanks Greg 10

Item 1. Division of Code Enforcement QCitp of moller 15 Loockerman Plaza Phone: (302) 73 6- 70 I 1 Dover, DE 19901 Fax: (302) 736-4217 January 27, 2022 ROSICA PROPERTIES LLC & KIMBERLY S COURY 48 S STETSON LN CAMDEN WYOMING DE 19934 RE: Property address: 325 COLD SPRING PL Tax Parcel Number: ED-05-076.06-02-700.000-000 Case Number: 22-00000319 Dear Sir/Madam: On January 27, 2022, Code Enforcement Officer Velvet Johnson with the City of Dover, Department of Inspections conducted an inspection at 325 COLD SPRING PL. Attached are the Code violations found during the inspection. A follow up inspection must be conducted by February 28, 2022, to ensure compliance. Please contact this office with a date and time convenient for you to conduct the re-inspection. You are not required to contact this office if the re- inspection is for an exterior violation. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your inspection or appeal this notice, please contact me at (302) 736-7011. If a Citation is enclosed, it must be paid for within 14 days of issued date or it automatically doubles. Sincerely, Code Enforcement Officer cc: File QCommunitp ~X(dl£nc£ mbrou{!b l!aualitp ~rrbi(r 11

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 1 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL VIOLATION: 700 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 700 CLEAN INTERIOR THROUGHOUT DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: INTERIOR NARRATIVE Clean and sanitize the interior to deter rodents. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 305.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/SANITATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : CLEAN INTERIOR THROUGHOUT VIOLATION: 704 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 704 EXTERMINATE RODENTS DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: INTERIOR NARRATIVE : Exterminate for the mice. There is significant evidence that they have been in the kitchen between cabinets and behind the stove. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 309.1 INFESTATION CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : EXTERMINATE RODENTS FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF PROPERTY VIOLATION: 717 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 717 RMV JUNK AND DEBRIS DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: EXTERIOR NARRATIVE : Remove and properly dispose of all junk, debris, and trash in the rear yard. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 302.1 Sanitation Exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property that such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Remove and properly dispose of all garbage, trash, junk and/or debris from exterior areas. VIOLATION: 362 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 362 REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: MASTER NARRATIVE : CONTINUED 12

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 2 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL NARRATIVE : Repair/replace the damaged closet door in the master bedroom. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.15 Doors. Exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. SECTION PM 305.6 Interior doors. 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED ; Repair or replace door(s) VIOLATION: 363 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 363 REPAIR DOOR HARDWARE DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: DOORS NARRATIVE : Replace the missing hardware on the front bedroom and repair/replace the damaged hardware on the front door. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 304.15/305.6 BUILDING/EQUIPMENT/MAINTENANCE CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HARDWARE VIOLATION: 368 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 368 REFIT DOORS-WEATHERTIGHT DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: FRONT DOOR NARRATIVE : Install weatherstripping on the front door so it is weather tight. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Weatherstrip or refit exterior door(s) to make weather tight. VIOLATION: 376 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 376 INSTALL WINDOW SCREENS DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: EXTERIOR 13 NARRATIVE : CONTINUED

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 3 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL NARRATIVE : Install tight fitting window screens where one is missing. In addition, replace any damaged window screen. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from March 1st to November 30th every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Install window screens in all operable windows. VIOLATION: 378 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 378 REPLC BROKEN WINDOW PANES DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: FRONT ROOM NARRATIVE : Replace the broken window in the front bedroom. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 304.13.1 Glazing. Glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Replace cracked or broken window pane(s). VIOLATION: 386 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 386 REPAIR FENCE DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: REAR NARRATIVE : Repair, replace, or remove entirely and dispose of, the damaged fence in the rear yard. Obtain all necessary permits and inspections. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 302.7 Accessory structures. Accessory structures, including detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Repair, replace or remove the damaged/deteriorated fence. A building permit will be required if replacing the fence. VIOLATION: 393 QUANTITY: I DESCRIPTION: 393 REPAIR/REPLACE DOWNSPOUT DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: REAR 14 NARRATIVE : CONTINUED

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 4 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL NARRATIVE : Reroute the downspout extension to allow water to properly flow down and away from the house. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 304.7 Roofs and drainage. 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. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Repair or replace downspout(s). VIOLATION: 398 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 398 REPAIR/REPLACE KIT CABINET DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: KITCHEN NARRATIVE : Repair the damaged kitchen cabinets and be sure they all have proper working doors. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and ln a sanitary condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Repair or replace defective kitchen cabinets. VIOLATION: 399 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 399 REPAIR SINK CABINET DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: BATHROOM NARRATIVE : Repair the sink cabinets in the bathrooms and be sure they have proper working doors and hardware. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Repair or replace sink cabinet(s). VIOLATION: 603 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 603 REPAIR FAULTY ELEC OUTLET DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: BATHROOM NARRATIVE : Secure the outlet in the bathroom to the wall and be sure 15

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 5 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL NARRATIVE : that it is GFCI protected. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 604.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REPLACE FAULTY AND/OR HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES VIOLATION: 603 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 603 REPAIR FAULTY ELEC OUTLET DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: MASTER NARRATIVE : Repair the broken outlet In the master bedroom. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 604.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REPLACE FAULTY AND/OR HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES VIOLATION: 604 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 604 REPR FAULTY ELEC APPLIANCE DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: STOVE NARRATIVE : Repair the stove and bring the oven to a proper working condition. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 605.1 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : REPAIR OR REPLACE FAULTY OR HAZARDOUS ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE VIOLATION: 607 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 607 REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: DWELLING NARRATIVE : Repair the outside light in the rear and install a cover. Repair the light in the bathroom and be sure all hardware is installed. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION SECTION PM 605.1 Installation. Electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : 16

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 6 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Repair or replace faulty/damaged light fixture. -------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLATION: 220A QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 220A CLEAN CARPETING DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: INTERIOR NARRATIVE Clean carpet throughout so it is free of stains and debris. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and In a sanitary condition. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Clean or replace all unsanitary carpet. VIOLATION: 222 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 222 PAINT WALLS DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: INTERIOR NARRATIVE Paint interior walls. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 305.3 Interior surfaces. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Paint interior walls as required. VIOLATION: 009 QUANTITY: 1 DESCRIPTION: 009 SMOKE DETECTOR(S) DATE: 1/27/22 LOCATION: INTERIOR NARRATIVE : Repair the smoke detectors in the basement and in the kids room. ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : SECTION PM 704.2 SMOKE ALARMS Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in all of the following locations in Groups R-2, R-3, R-4 and in dwellings not regulated in Group R Occupancies, regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations: 1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms. 2. In each room used for sleeping purposes. 17

VIOLATION DETAIL PAGE 7 Item 1. CASE NUMBER 22-00000319 PROPERTY ADDRESS 325 COLD SPRING PL ORDINANCE DESCRIPTION : 3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements but not including crawl spaces and uninhabitable attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED : Install a working smoke detector(s) at each required location. 18

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Item 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control other pests. shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. 304.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from Exception: Screens shall not be required where· other holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to __ ar••• e_emplo~ed prevent deterioration. 304.15 oor [l exterior doors, door assemblies and hard- 304.7 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en- sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. Roof drainage trances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accor- walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters dance with Section 702.3. and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free 304.16 Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall from obstructions. Roof water shall not be discharged in a man- be maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur- ner that creates a public nuisance. face drainage water. 304.8 Decorative features. All cornices, belt courses, corbels, 304.17 Guards for basement windows. Every basement win- terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features dow that is openable shall be supplied with rodent shields, shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and storm windows or other approved protection against the entry in a safe condition. ofrodents. 304.9 Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions includ- 304.18 Building security. Doors, windows or hatchways for ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn- dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro- ings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be vided with devices designed to provide security for the occu- maintained in good repair and be properly anchored so as to be pants and property within. kept in a sound condition. When required, all exposed surfaces 304.18.1 Doors. Doors providing access to a dwelling unit, of metal or wood shall be protected. from the elements and rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased or against decay or rust by periodic application of weather-coat- let shall be equipped with a dead bolt lock designed to be ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. readily open able from the side from which egress is to be 304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exte- made without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort rior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances and shall have a lock throw of not less than 1 inch (25 mm). attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in Such deadbolt locks shall be installed according to the inan- good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting .ufacturer's specifications and maintained in good working the imposed loads. order. For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock. 304.11 Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and similar apputtenances shall be maintained 304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows located in whole or structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed in part within 6 feet (1828 mm) above ground level or a surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements walking surface below that provide access to a dwelling and against decay or rust by periodic application of weather- unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased coating materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment. or let shall be equipped with a window sash locking device. 304.18.3 Basement hatchways. Basement hatchways that 304.12 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming unit or house- be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally keeping -unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. with devices !hat secure the units from unauthorized entry. 304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. SECTION 305 ____ - .•... IN.,TERIOR STRUCTURE 304.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes. General. The interior of a structme and equipment tnerein snaIl Be maintained in good repair, structurally sound 304.13.2 Openable windows. Every window, other than a and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that-part of fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sani- held in position by window hardware. tary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a room- 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from [DATE] to ing house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or [DATE], every door, window and other outside opening required more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupan- cies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the I for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or uti- shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. lized in food for human consumption are processed, manufac- 305.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The following conditions shall tured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 comply with the International Building Code or the Inter- 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COOE® 13 22

Item 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS national Existing Building Code as required for existing SECTION 306 buildings: COMPONENT SERVICEABILITY 1. The nominal strength of any structural member is 306.1 General. The components of a structure and equipment exceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. required strength; 2. The anchorage of the floor or roof to walls or col- 306.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Where any of the following umns, and of walls and columns to foundations is not conditions cause the component or system to be beyond its capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects; limit state, the component or system shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the 3. Structures or components thereof that have reached International Building Code as required for existing build- their limit state; ings: 4. Structural members are incapable of supporting nom- 1. Soils that have been subjected to any of the following inalloads and load effects; conditions: 5. Stairs, landings, balconies and all similar walking 1.1. Collapse of footing or foundation system; surfaces, including guards and handrails, are not 1.2. Damage to footing, foundation, concrete or structurally sound, not properly anchored or are other structural element due to soil expan- anchored with connections not capable of supporting sion; all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; 1.3. Adverse effects to the design strength of 6. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footing, foundation, concrete or other struc- footings are not plumb and free from open cracks and tural element due to a chemical reaction breaks, are not properly anchored or are not capable from the soil; of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects. 1.4. Inadequate soil as determined by a geotech- nical investigation; Exceptions: 1.5. Where the allowable bearing capacity of the 1. When substantiated otherwise by an soil is in doubt; or appl~o,ved_I?t?~19g·... .1..6.A.dverse effects to the footing, foundation, I 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be per- concrete or other structural element due to mitted when approved by the code official. the ground water table. 2. Concrete that has been subjected to any of the follow- 305.2 Structural members. All structural members shall be ing conditions: maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed loads. 2.1. Deterioration; 2.2. Ultimate deformation; '~05.3 Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including win- dows ano aoors, sliall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary 2.3. Fractures; condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be 2.4. Fissures; repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, 2.5. Spalling; decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. 2.6. Exposed reinforcement; or 2.7. Detached, dislodged or failing connections. 305.4 Stairs and walking surfaces. Every stair, ramp, land- ing, balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be 3. Aluminum that has been subjected to any of the fol- maintained in sound condition and good repair. lowing conditions: 3.1. Deterioration; 305.5 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall be firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally 3.2. COHosion; imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. 3.3. Elastic deformation; 305.6 Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably 3.4. Ultimate deformation; well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and 3.5. Stress or strain cracks; closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, head- 3.6. Joint fatigue; or ers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer of the attachment hardware. 3.7. Detached, dislodged or failing connections. 14 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® 23

Item 2. CHAPTER 5 PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 501 503.2 Location. Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel GENERAL units, rooming units or dormitory units or housekeeping units, shall have access by traversing not more than one flight of stairs 501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the and shall have access from a common hall or passageway. minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided. 503.3 Location of employee toilet facilities. Toilet facilities shall have access from within the employees' working area. 501.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide The required toilet facilities shall be located not more than one and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in story above or below the employees' working area and the path compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy of travel to such facilities shall not exceed a distance of 500 feet as owner-occupant Or permit another person to occupy any (152 m). Employee facilities shall either be separate facilities structure or premises which does not comply with the require- or combined employee and public facilities. ments of this chapter. Exception: Facilities that are required for employees in storage structures or kiosks, which are located in adjacent [P] SECTION 502 structures under the same ownership, lease or control, shall REQUIRED FACILITIES not exceed a travel distance of 500 feet (152 m) from the employees' regular working area to the facilities. 502.1 Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain its own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink . 503.4 Floor surface. In other than dwelling units, every toilet which shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe working condi- room floor shall be maintained to be a smooth, hard, tion. The lavatory shall be placed in the same room as the water nonabsorbent surface to permit such floor to be easily kept in a closet or located in close proximity to the door leading directly clean and sanitary condition. into the room in which such water closet is located. A kitchen sink shall not be used as a substitute for the required lavatory. [P] SECTION 504 502.2 Rooming houses. At least one water closet, lavatory and PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooming units. General. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed ano maintained in working order, and shall be kept 502.3 Hotels. Where private water closets, lavatories and baths free from obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of per- are not provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one bath- fonning the function for which such plumbing fixtures are tub or shower having access from a public hallway shall be pro- designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, vided for each ten occupants. sanitary and functional condition. 502.4 Employees' facilities. A minimum of one water closet, 504.2 Fixture clearances. Plumbing fixtures shall have ade- one lavatory and one drinking facility shall be available to quate clearances for usage and cleaning. employees. 504.3 Plumbing system hazards. Where it is found that a 502.4.1 Drinking facilities. Drinking facilities shall be a plumbing system in a structure constitutes a hazard to the occu- drinking fountain, water cooler, bottled water cooler or dis- pants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, inade- posable cups next to a sink or water dispenser. Drinking quate venting, cross connection, backsiphonage, improper facilities shall not be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms. installation, deterioration or damage orfor similar reasons, the 502.5 Public toilet facilities. Public toilet facilities shall be code official shall require the defects to be corrected to elimi- maintained in a safe sanitary and working condition in accor- nate the hazard. dance with the International Plumbing Code. Except for peri- odic maintenance or cleaning, public access arid use shall be SECTION 505 1 provided to the toilet facilities at all times during occupancy of the premises. WATER SYSTEM 505.1 General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drink- ing fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be [P] SECTION 503 properly connected to either a public water system or to an TOILET ROOMS approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with 503.1 Privacy. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall provide pri- hot or tempered and cold running water in accorda:;1cewith the vacy and shall not constitute the only passageway to a hall or International Plumbing Code. other space, or to the exterior. A door and interior locking device shall be provided for all common or shared bathrooms [P] 505.2 Contamination. The water supply shall be main- and toilet rooms in a multiple dwelling. tained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumb- 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE® 1924

Item 2. CHAPTER 7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS [F] SECTION 704 SECTION 701 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS GENERAL 701.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the 704.1 General. All systems, devices and equipment to detect a minimum conditions and standards for fIre safety relating to fIre, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fIre or any com- suuctures and exterior premises, including fue safety facilities bination thereof shall be maintained in an operable condition at and equipment to be provided. 701.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such fIre safety facilities and equipment in com- all times in accordance with the International Fire Code. 704.1.1 Automatic sprinkler systems. Inspection, testing and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems shall be in I pliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as accordance with NFPA 25. owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any pre- 704.2 Smoke alarms. Single- or multiple-station smoke mises that do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. arms shall be installed and maintained in Groups R-2, R-3, R- 4 and in dwellings not regulated in Group R occupancies, regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations: IF] SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS 1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms. 702.1 General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point in a building or struc- 2. In each room used for sleeping purposes. ture to the public way. Means of egress shall comply with the 3. In each story within a dwelling unit, including basements International Fire Code. and cellars but not including crawl spaces and uninhabit- 702.2 Aisles. The required width of aisles in accordance with able attics. In dwellings or dwelling units with split levels the International Fire Code shall be unobstructed. and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall 702.3 Locked doors. All means of egress doors shall be readily suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the openablefrom the side from which egress is to be made without lower level is less than one full story below the upper the need for keys, special knowledge or effort, except where the level. door hardware conforms to that permitted by the International Building Code. Single- or multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in other groups in accordance with the International Fire Code. 702.4 Emergency escape openings. Required emergency escape openings shall be maintained in accordance with the 704.3 Power source. In Group R occupancies and in dwellings code in effect at the time of construction, and the following. not regulated as Group R occupancies, single-station smoke Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be oper- alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wir- ational from the inside of the room without the use of keys or ing provided that such wiring is served from a commercial tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are permitted to be source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring the minimum net clear opening size complies with the code that shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other was in effect at the time of construction and such devices shall than as required for overcurrent protection. be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a Exception: Smoke alarms are permitted to be solely battery key, tool or force greater than that which is required for normal operated in buildings where no construction is taking place, operation of the escape and rescue opening. buildings that are not served from a commercial power source and in ex.isting areas of buildings undergoing alter- ations or repairs that do not result in the removal of interior [F] SECTION 703 wall or ceiling fInishes exposing the structure, unless there FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could 703.1 Fire-resistance-rated assemblies. The required fIre- provide access for building wiring without the removal of resistance rating offlre-resistance-rated walls, flre stops, shaft interior fInishes. enclosures, partitions and floors shall be maintained. 704.4 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is 703.2 Opening protectives. Required opening protectives required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit in shall be maintained in an operative condition. All fue and Group R-2, R-3, R-4 and in dwellings not regulated as GroupR smokestop doors shall be maintained in operable condition. occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such Fire doors and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked or a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the obstructed or otherwise made inoperable. alarms in the individual unit. The alarm shall be clearly audible 2009 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COOE@ 25 25

3/3/22, 10:20 AM Dover, DE Code of Ordinances Item 2. Sec. 106-130. - Wrecked, nonoperating, or improperly parked or equipped vehicles. (a) Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or permit any vehicle to remain parked on the streets of the city when that vehicle is wrecked, nonoperating or improperly equipped to such an extent that it would be unlawful to drive the vehicle upon the streets of the city in its condition. (b) Leaving vehicles on property. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person in charge or in control of any property within the city, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise, to: a. Allow any vehicle partially dismantled, stripped, nonoperating or in such repair as to render it unable to operate legally on a public street, or a wrecked, junked or discarded vehicle to remain on the property for more than five days; or b. Allow any operable unregistered or uninspected vehicle to remain on the property for more than 90 days. (2) This subsection shall not apply with regard to a vehicle in an enclosed building or enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes, a vehicle on the premises of a business enterprise licensed and approved for vehicle storage or salvage or repair, or a vehicle in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner as approved by the city. (3) Unregistered or uninspected vehicles whose owners have properly parked and secured them and who have notified the department of planning and inspections may be granted extensions of the 90-day limit on keeping of unregistered or uninspected vehicles for reasons including but not limited to out-of-state military service, illness, extended travel or such other reasons as approved by the department. (c) Parking in grass. Vehicles shall not be permitted to be parked in front, side, or rear yards required by appendix B pertaining to zoning, except in approved driveways, garages, carports, or parking pads. (Code 1968, § 31-81; Code 1981, § 13-37; Ord. of 11-12-1996; Ord. No. 2018-07,8-27-2018) State Law reference- Driving of hazardous vehicles prohibited, 21 Del. C. § 4335. 26 1/1

Item 2. <[itp of mober March 02, 2022 Rosica Properties LLC & Kimberly S. Coury 48 S Stetson Lane Camden Wyoming, De 19934 Re: Appeal of Case #22-00004864 - Inspections done on January 12, 2022- 44 Acacia Place Mr. Coury: I have received your request to appeal the violations related to the inspection done on January 12, 2022 of 44 Acacia Place in accordance with the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3 - General Requirements, Section 304.15 - Doors, 305.1 - General, 305.3 - Interior Surfaces, 305.6 - Interior Doors, Chapter 5 - Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements, Section 504.1 - General, Chapter 7 - Fire Safety Requirements, Section 704.2 - Smoke Alarms) (Dover Code of Ordinances Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-130 - Wrecked, Nonoperating, or improperly parked or equipped vehicles - (b) - Leaving vehicles on property. A meeting of the Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 09, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. to hear your appeal. This meeting will be held in the City Hall Conference Room, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901 with electronic access via WebEx, which may be accessed through a computer, smart phone, or through a telephone call. Below I have listed the information needed to access the meeting electronically. If you have any additional documentation that you would like the Board to review when considering your appeal, please provide this information to the City Clerk's Office prior to the appeal hearing. Please feel free to contact me by email atcityclerk@dover.de.us or by phone at (302) 736-7008 if you have any questions or concerns. Dial: 1-408-418-9388 Link: https://rb.gy/dssqtg Event Number/Access Code: 2347 036 0617 Event Password: DOVER Sincerely, ~~ Rachel Engle Assistant City Clerk REI S:IAPPEALSI2022110. 44 Acacia Place - Annual Housing Inspection - Greg CourylReceipt of Appeal - Annual Housing Inspection - 44 Acacia Place.wpd cc: Nicholas Rodriguez, City Solicitor Gary Junge, Deputy City Solicitor Dawn Melson - Williams, Director of Planning and Community Development Eddie Kopp, Chief Code Enforcement Officer John England, Code Enforcement Officer P.O. Box 475·:· Dover, Delaware ·:·19903 27 <ltotnmunitp QCxcellence m~rottg~ <!aualitp ~er\.Jice

Item 2. Subject: EXTERNAL: Notice of Appeal, 21-00004864 WARNING: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Ms. Rivera, This email serves as a notice of appeal for Case #21-00004864. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thanks Greg 28

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