HomeMy WebLinkAboutHDC2013-020 Letter About Warining Notice From Charles Cowart To Hood S L-hood & Co. c/o Tony Vernich. 07/08/2013City of Little Rock
Department of Planning and Development Building Codes
723 West Markham Street
Uttle Rock, Arkansas 72201-1334
Phone: (501) 37 t -4826 Fax: (501) 371-6863
WARNING N01-1 C F
Date: July 8, 2013
Hood S L- Hood & Co. c/o Tony Vernich
PO Box 55535
Little Rock, Ar. 72215
Re: 905 S. Scott St.
Lot 2 & N1/2 of 3, Block 25, City of Little Rock L2 Addition
Parcel ID # 34L0200202600
Dear Sir or Madam:
Information obtained by our office indicates that you are the owner of the above referenced
property. This is to advise you that an inspection was made on the property located at 905 S.
Scott St.on June 25, 2013. Our 'inspection found a dilapidated building that this department has
determined to be unsafe, unsanitary, a fire hazard and is detrimental to the public welfare of the
citizens of Little Rock.
The structure is hereby declared illegal and must be razed and removed from the premises or
repaired. You are hereby notified that you have fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of this
letter to raze, demolish and remove said structure from the premises or repair structure. If you
decide to repair the structure a complete set of construction plans will be required to be
submitted by an architect licensed to do business in the State of Arkansas.
This structure, if not already secured against entry of unauthorized persons, shall within seven
(7) days from receipt of this notice be made reasonably secure against entry of unauthorized
persons by appropriate closing of all accessible exterior openings within twelve (12) feet of
adjacent exterior grade level. Failure to secure all accessible openings in the allotted tune will
result in the City taking appropriate action to have this accomplished, and you will be
responsible for all incurred costs.
Attached please find a detailed report of the building condition and copies of section of the
Building Code regarding unsafe buildings.
Please be advised that building permits are required for any demolition or repair work. Permit
applications may be obtained at 723 West Markham Street, 2nd Floor. If you have further
questions, please feel free to give me a call at 371-4827 or 4834.
Additionally:
Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology Commission Regulation 21, Arkansas Asbestos
Abatement Regulation, requires that, prior to any renovation or demolition of facilities or facility
ponents, including structures which are used for business purposes, an asbestos survey must
be performed. 501-682-0718
Demolitions: A Notice of Intent must also be submitted to the Arkansas Department of
Environmental Quality, Air Division, Asbestos and Lead based Paint Branch, for all demolition
of facilities or facility components, including structures which are used for business purposes.
ADEQ must receive the notice 10 working days before the project begins.
Renovations: Notices of Intent to ADEQ must also be filed on all renovations impacting
regulated asbestos -containing material greater than 160 square feet on surface material, greater
than 260 linear feet on piping material or greater than one cubic meter on material where the
length could not be measured previously.
Sincerely,
harles Cowart
Building Inspector
Approved, c
Chuck Givens
Building Codes Manager
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UNOCCUPIED STRUCTURES INSPECTION REPORT
BUILDING CODES DIVISION
905 S. Scott St.
An inspection conducted on the above referenced building on June 25, 2013 found the following
violations:
ITEM NO. CODE SECTION REMARKS
Article II Cha ter 20 Little Rock Code of Ordinances and 2009 International Pro e
Maintenance Code and 2006 International Buildin Code
I Building open and unsecured.
2 Building abandoned.
3 Inadequate maintenance.
4 Fire hazard.
5 Existing use constitutes a hazard to safety and health of
public.
6 Unsanitary conditions.
7. Existing use constitutes a hazard to safety of adjacent
property.
8 Broken glass presents unsafe conditions.
9 Building open to weather causing structural
deterioration.
10. Concrete shows signs of cracking and deterioration due
to neglected maintenance and being open to weather.
11. Exterior/interior wood framing, in state of dilapidation
due to neglected maintenance and to weather.
12 Roof covering and framing needs repair and
replacement.
Article VI Division 1 2 3 Plumbing & Gas Little Rock Code of Ordinances
13. Existing plumbing system does not comply with code.
Existing mechanical system does not comply with code.
Article III Division 1 2 3 and 4 Electricity, Little Rock Code of Ordinances
14. Existing electrical system does not comply with code.
15. * *S ecial Nate* * If asbestos is in the structure, this will have to be
removed and disposed of by special means.
16. "Special Note" Exterior grounds need to be mowed and cleaned of
debris.