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Inspection Division Update; KearneyMemorandum To: Mayor Molly Cummings and Members of the City Council From: Christopher P. Kearney, Building Official oate: February 9, 2016 Re: Inspection Division Update 2015 Building Inspection Division Summary and Update Department Staff: Mary Lein - Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth Page - Housing Inspector and Code Enforcement Office, Susan Zasada - Housing Inspector, Art Carlson — Mechanical and Plumbing Inspector, Chris VanHauer — Building Inspector and Plans Examiner, Doug Torvund — Contract Electrical Inspector, Christopher Kearney — Building Official. Although there were no large scale building projects in 2015, there was constant flow of smaller building, mechanic, plumbing, and electrical projects. Permits totals were down 2.5% from the previous year. The 2015 MN State Building Code had many significant changes which needed to be learned and implemented. Many informational code handouts and information and the City website had to be revised and updated. Building inspector Chris VanHauer, who has worked for the city since 1995 is retiring May 16�n Permits Issued Inspection Division Revenue Rental Inspection Fees �$49,486.00 �$46,235.00 �$36,085.00 Total $673.920.00 $551,159.00 $469.582.0 2016 Current and Potential Building Projects • Moline - New 240 Unit Apartment Footing/Foundation permit will be issued around March 1 • Dow Towers - 72 Units currently being remodeled • Hopkins Village Apartments 9- 7T" Ave. S. Proposing the remodeling of 161 units including new mechanical and electrical for the building (possibility of new 120-180 unit apartment building) • PPL Oxford Village — New 51 unit apartment building • Meadowbrook Golf Course Club House kitchen remodel • Blake School — rebuilding athletic field adding concession stand, bleachers and restrooms • Blake School remodeling theater/auditorium • St. Therese's — remodel 12 apartments into memory care units • Public Works addition remodei • SWLRT Maintenance Facility . 1609 Mainstreet — Dan and Susan Swanson Building Rental Inspections and Licensing Program • 64% of Hopkins Housing stock is rental • This is the eighth year of the expanded Rental Inspection Program. . The number of rental units continues to increase with the new apartment buildings • Rental License is required in order to rent a property in part or in whole. Below are the types and numbers of buildings that are licensed. Who: Susan Zasada, full time Housing Inspector, continues to concentrate on single family dwellings, duplex dwellings, condominiums and townhomes. Liz Page, when not working in Code Enforcement, concentrates on inspecting apartment buildings as wells as a number of condominiums. Liz also is tasked with doing Truth-In-Housing re-inspections, complaints, Property Maintenance duties and sweeps inspections. What Tvpe of Inspections Rental • Pre-rental - first time rentals • Routine Rental — currently licensed • Unlicensed Properties February 4, 2016 Other Inspections • Neighborhood sweeps — proactive inspection primarily in spring/fall, sometimes postcards are sent to a section of the city in advance with some common violations. • Complaints — registered by anyone, other staff, Police Department, landlords, neighbors, tenants, Fire Department, concerned resident. • Time of Sale or Truth In Housing — Liz Page monitors this program and conducts re- inspections of required repairs and issues Housing Certificates for all homes sold in the City. Role of the Inspector • Life Safety - Minimum code standards for property maintenance (City Code Section 405) and Health and safety sections that are applicable in MN State Fire and Building and Residential Codes, other City Codes, Animal Ordinance, Junk Vehicles, Prohibited open Storage, etc. • Property Maintenance - 405 City Property Maintenance Code adopts the 2006 International Property Maintenance Code. This applies to all properties including commercial. • Educate — Pre-inspection checklist, Point System, Fee Schedule, Handout for occupants (i.e., Excessive Clutter, what we are looking for etc.). • Communicate — Staff explains why and what we will be doing at the inspections. The City website is filled with rental inspection information and forms. Notice of inspection and most common repair items list goes out to property owner 30 days prior to inspection date. • Work With People — Owners are given 30 days to correct any violations. After 30 days a re- inspection if done. If people need more time to gain compliance they can apply for an extension. Results • Continued improvement of interior and exterior of rental housing stock Healthier living conditions. • Safer living as we partner with the Police Department on nuisance properties and disorderly conduct in rental units. • Visible difference in properties (new roofs, new siding, painting, concrete work, less prohibited open storage etc.). What are we finding in rentals? Below is a list of the most common violations found during the rental inspection process. There is no real pattern on what type of property we are finding the items to be corrected in. We have found some of the worst cases in owner occupied duplexes, while a single family home managed by a professional property management wmpany can be free of violations. Then there are cases when just the opposite is true. Violations • Items stored windows in main walking paths throughout dwelling unit to the exit doors & bedroom Electrical system hazards; mostly the use of extension cords, cube adapters, and three/six prong adapters Accumulation of combustibles throughout the dwelling unit; no clear path to gas meter & electrical panels; improper clearance around all gas fired appliances February 4, 2016 • Illegal bedroom in basement • Occupants not maintaining a clean & sanitary dwelling unit • Work without permits • Gas line not secured • CO detectors & Smoke Alarms not installed or have missing batteries • Windows that are inoperable or have broken glass What category are buildings falling into? After the rental inspection process, properties are scored and put in category A, B or C based on how many deficiency points were found. Category A properties are inspected on a 3 year cycle, Category B on a 2 year cycle and Category C every year. In the chart below, you will find the type and number of dwellings inspected and the percentage of each category properties fell into. 2073 Rentallnspections Dwellinp Tvqe # Inspected Cateqorv A Cateqorv B Cateqorv C Single Family 67 30% 30% 40°/o Duplex 75 42% 22% 36% Triplex/Fourplex 0 Condo 296 64% 20% 16% Townhome 56 25% 25% 50% Apartment Buildings 46 13% 55% 32% Apartment Units 318 81% 16% 3% Total Units Inspected 858 2014 Rentallnspections Dwellinq Tvpe # Inspected Cateporv A Cateqorv B Cateqorv C Single Family 67 3% 12% 85% Dupl2x 70 15% 30% 55% Triplex 0 Condo 209 66% 14% 20% Townhome 134 47% 19% 34% Apartment Buildings 46 26% 39% 35% Apartment Units 388 42% 56% 2% Total Units Inspected 914 2015 Rental Inspections Dwellinq Tvpe # Inspected Cateqorv A Cateqorv B Cateqorv C Single Family 58 15% 20% 65% Duplex 75 20% 27% 53% Condo 220 63% 25% 12% Townhome 57 36% 42% 22% Triplex 1 100% 0% 0% Fourplex 1 100% 0% 0% Apartment Buildings 30 10% 80% 10°/o Apartment Units 189 46% 52% 2°/o Total Units I Sinale F Condo Townhome rtment 631 # Insqected Cateporv A Cate 48 38% 42% 68 25% 54% 52 71% 19% 31 29% 45% 4 0% 25% 2 0% 0% 186 46% 52% 391 Sweep Inspection and Complaint Findings 20% 21% 10% 26% 75% 100% 2o�a Sweeps 2013 2074 2015 Exterior Storage 132 68 108 Exterior Property Maintenance 260 47 135 Truth in Housing 1 0 1 Animal 1 0 0 Interior 0 1 1 Junk Vehicles 7 8 22 Rental w/o License 5 7 7 Nuisance 6 9 g Total 412 140 283 Complaints* 2013 2014 2015 Exterior Storage Exterior Property Maintenance Truth In Housing Animal Interior Junk Vehicles Renting w/o License Total 29 15 0 2 38 2 5 .; 37 22 0 4 54 10 10 145 63 38 0 8 9 9 4 140 *Complaint — indicates we responded and investigated a report made to the city; not necessarily that there was a violation. Packet given to New Owners of Rental Property LEASE ADDENDUM FQR CRI�4�,�-FREE/DRUG-FREE I3vUSIl�'G QR iQ[]TVALEI�'T In cansi��eration of ihe execution or renewal of a 3ease of the dwell�ng unit identified in the Lease, Owner and R.esident agree as follows: ]. Resident, any rnembers af the resident's housel�old or a guesi or otfier person under the resident's con#rol shaiE not engage in illega! activity, including drug-retated 3ilegal activity, on or near ihe said pre�nises, "Drug-re�ated ille�al activity'° means the illega) manufacture, sale, distribution, pUrchase; use or possession with intent to manufacture, seli, distribute, or use of a controlied substance (as defined in Section 102 or the Cantrolled 5ubstance Act [21 U.S.C. 802]} or possession of drug paraphernalia.(h9N Statute 152.092) 2. Resident, any memkaers af the resident's household or a guest or other person �nder the resident"s control sha11 not en a e in an aci intended to facilitate ille al a�tivi , inc]uding drug-related illegal activity, on or near the said premises. 3. Resideni or members of the �ousehold wil]_ not per�nii the dwe]]in tg o be.used far or to facilitate i�Ie�a! activitv, including drug-related illegal activity, regardless or w6ether the individual engagin� in such aetivity is a member of the househald. 4. Resident or �n�mbers of the household will not eneaQe in the manL�facture, sale, ar distribution of iilegal drugs at a� ]ocations, wl�ether on or near the dwelling unit premises or otherwise, 5. Reside�lt, any meinber of the resident's househald, or a guest or other person under the resident's control shall not en�a�e in acts of �iolence or threats of viblence, includiilg bUt no1 iimited to the unlawful discharge of firearms, prostitution, criminal street gang activity, intimidatio��, or any other breach of the rental agreemenl that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of the landlord, his agent(s) ar tenanis. G. VIO�LATIOIV Q�' THE ABOVE PRQ'4�SIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL VIOLATION OF TH� L�ASE AND GOQD CAUSE FOR TERMTNATI�N OF TENAI`iCY. A single violation of any of t�se provisions of this added addendum shal] be deemed a serious violation and material non-co�t�piiance with the lease. it is understood and agseed that a sin�le vioiation s13a{l be gaod cause for termination of the lease, Unless atherwise providec� by law, ra�f of violation shall not re uire crimina] conviction, bui shall be �y the preponderance of the evidence. 7. In case of cor�flict between the provisions of this addendum and any ot�er provisions of the lease, the �rovisions of the addendum shalj gavern. $. This LEASE AI7DENDUM is incorporate� into the lease executed or reuewed t�sis day between Owner and Resident. NlANAG EMENT by: Date signed: (Resident) (Resident) {Resident} Date signed: Resident(s) acknowiedge receipt of't4fs addcndum by signature afthis doctement. *'�I�EEF WITH YOUR RECORDS'�* DO NOT RETURN TO THE CITY OF HQ�'�INS APPLICANT SCREENING CONTACTS APARTMENT SERVICES PLUS (ASP), FNC. (952) 925-959i Complete nationwide screening services, available online or via fax. Specialized Minnesota services including 7 county criminal checks and authentic 90 county unlawful detainers. 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PMAC YARDt (800) 866-1144 Formally RentGrow, is a proven on-line tenant screening system that offers comprehensive renter background checks and credit reports so proeprty managers can make smart rental decisions. www.sales(a�fyardi.comom RHR IIVFORMATION SERVICES, INC. (952) 545-3953 Expert applicant screening services offering access to credit, criminai, eviction, rental and employtnent records in minutes via fax or our website at www.rhris.com. Specializing in fast, accurate and affordable reports in a user-friendly format. SCREENING REPORTS, INC. (763) 416-1334 We're a full-service backgound screening company servicing the renta] industry. We perform loca] 9 county crminal searches and the originators of the Crime Alert. www.screenin¢reports.com TRAK-1 TECHNOLOGY (888) 818-5228 Trak-1 Technology provides web based automated, instant resident screening, which includes: credit report, criminal/sexua] offender data, telecheck report, and national eviction search. www.trak-1.com TWIN CITY TENANT CHECK, INC. (651) 224-3002 *Quality Information *Verified Information *Reliable Information *Utilizing the most accurate and complete sources available. www.tcofinn.com \ �s' � Toc�ays L7ate New Owner C�i�r sfreef USA �'it� of �o�kins 1(?IG� Ftr�t,StrectSout� •�-Ccrp(�,itts, �JI� 553 43-7573 • Phortc; 952-935-84r4 *}fa�,• 952-935-1834 7Ne& uddress: www.kopl�insmn.com Brand New Owner Letter Re: New Owner retltal �zispection at 123 Hap�y Lane, Hopkir�s, PID# 25-� I7-22-31-p437. �ear Fro�erty C�wrier, This letter is confirming a rental inspection Ear the property listed above. You recently applied for a rental license for this properry. I will Ue conduc�in a rental ins ection at this ro er on Februa 14 2016 @ Noon. All rental dwellings are subject to ins�ecEion by City of Hapkins IienEal C}rciinance Section 407.D5 �o insure compliance with ordinances and codes. In February 2008 the City of Hopkins City Council adopted resalutioi� 2[110-059 amending khe renta] Iicense orcIinance which establishe_s inspecfion fees, and a paint system to cletermine th� fr�quenc,� ins ections. It aIso requires the Crime Free Drug Free Lease Addenc�um, or ec�uivalent wording, k�e in all leases anri a criminal baekground check must be completec� by a professional company for all pros��ective ten�nts. PIe1Se Yri1�C� sure you take the time �to thoroughly read over the infvrmation included in thi� packet and conduct a re�inspectian of your praperty as it will save youu rnvney and tirne in the lon� If there is a tettant resid¢r�,g irn the unit, give thetrt proper a�zlatzce stotice. The inspection will take abaut 1 hour. `I'he eost of the iilspection is $h5 per builc�ing. A bi11 rviII i�e sent to tlle owner by our finance deparhnent when the inspectio��s are campletec�. A$50 �ee nlay be imposed if there is a re-inspechon or if rto ane shows up for Ehe inspection. Another re- inspection fee is $75 and suUsequent re-ins�ection fees douE�Ie per city ordinanca Sectio�l 1020.04. There is no fee for the final corn Iiance ins ection. What are we Iookin� for? We are looking for heaIth, safety and properEy maintenance issues. We wilI be inspecting tc� ensure khaf the property complies with the City of Hopkuts Pro�rerty Maintenance Cocie, IPMC 200b. 'The IPMC 200E� Property Mainter�ance Code covers general interior and exterior maintenance standards, as well as light, ventilation, oc�upancy Iimits, plum�ing faciIities, mechanical and electrical rec�uirements and fire safety requirements. �ity Code Secfion 405 and other codes may be found on the City of Hopkins tti�ebsite www.ho [cinsn�n.com. Please know that as general ruIe the owner of a rental property is not permitted to do plumbing, mechanical or structural work on the building per State code requirements. �nly a licensed contracfor, obEaining a permit may perfarm this work. li you have any questions about permits contact our office at 952-548-6320. Feel free to call me at 952-548-6328 or email me at szasada�hopkinsrnn.com regarding inspe�tion or scheduling qvestions. 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N � s � a � � N c�ty of HoPk�� RENTAL LICENSING INSPECTION DEFICIENCY POINT SYSTEM Item Maximum Deficiency DeSciency Text Points Descri Hon GENERAL 1 2 Responsibility IPMC301.2 A person sha]] not occupy as owner-occupant or pennit another person to occupy preinises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition. 2 2 Vacant structures IPMC301.3 Al] vacant structures and premises thereof or vacant and land land shall be maintained in a clean, safe, secure and sanitary condition. EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS 3 2 Sanitation IPMC302.1 All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. 4 2 Grading and IPMC302.2 All premises shall be graded and maintained to drainage prevent the erosion of soil and ro prevent the acwmulation of sCagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon. 5 2 Sidewalks and IPMC302.3 All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking driveways spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions. 6 4 Rodent IPMC302.5 All structures and extenor property shall be kept free harbora e from rodent harborage and infestation. 7 2 E�aust vents IPMC302.6 Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans or blowers shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot air, grease, smoke, odors or other gaseous or particulate wastes directly upon abutting or adjacent public or private ro erty or that of another tenant. 8 2 Accessory IPMC302.7 All accessory structures, including detached garages, structures fences and walls, shall be maintained structurally sound and in good re air. EXTERIOR STRUCTURE 9 6 General IPMC304.1. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. 10 3 Protective IPMC304.2 Exterior wood surfaces, siding and inasonry joints, treatment inetal surfaces shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treafinent. 11 6 Structural IPMC304.4 All structural members shall be maintained free from members deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. 12 6 Foundation walls IPMC304.5 All foundation walls shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be kept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and pests. 13 6 Exterior walls IPMC304.6 All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials and maintained weatherproof and properly coated to prevent deterioration. The protective surface is out of repair i£ it is blistered or peeling to an extent of inore than 25 %. 14 6 Roofs and IPMC304.7 The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not drainage have defects Yhat adivit rain. 09-25-2otz 15 2 DecoraHve IPMC304.8 All comices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta h-im, features wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good re air with ro er anchora e and in a safe condition. 16 6 Overhang IPMC304.9. All overhang extensions including, but not limited to extensions canopies, marquees, signs, metal awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be inaintained in good repair and be ro erly anchored so as to be ke t in a sound condition. 17 6 Stairways, decks, IPMC304.10 Every exterior stairway, deck, porch and balcony, porches and and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained balconies structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and ca able of su ortin the im osed loads. 18 4 Chimneys and IPMC304.11 All chimneys, cooling towers, smoke stacks, and towers similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and sound, and in good re air. 19 4 Handrails and IPMC304.12 Every handrail and guard shall be finnly fastened guards and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. 20 4 Window, skylight IPMC304.13 Every window, skyligh[, door and frame shall be and door frames kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. 21 3 Glazing IPMC304.13.1 All glazing materials shall be maintaiued free from cracks and holes. 22 3 Openable IPMC30413.2 Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be windows easily openable and capable of being held in position by window hardwaze. 23 I Insect screens IPMC304.14 During the period from May 1 to October 1, every door, window and other outside opening shall be supplied with a proved tightly fitting screens 24 3 Doors IPMC304.15 All exterior doors, door assemblies and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. 25 3 Basement IPMC304.16 Every base�nent hatchway shall be maintained to hatchwa s prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water. 26 1 Guards for IPMC304.17 Every basement window that is able to open shall be basement supplied with rodent shields, storm windows or other approved windows rotection a ainst the entry of rodents. 27 3 Building security IPMC304.18 Doors, windows or hatchways for dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be provided with devices desi ed to rovide security for the occu ants and roperty within. INTERIOR STRUCTURE 28 10 General IPMC305.1 The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. 29 6 Structural IPMC305.2 All structural members shall be maintained members structurally sound, and be capable of supporting the imposed ]oads. 30 4 Interior surfaces IPMC3053 All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition; peeling paint repaired; cracked or loose plaster and other defective surface conditions corrected. 31 6 Stairs and IPMC305.4 Every stair, ramp, landing, balcony, porch, deck or walking surfaces other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. 32 3 Handrails and IPMC305.5 Every handrail and guard shall be finnly fastened and guards capable of supporting nonnally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good coudition. 09-25-2012 33 3 Interior doors IPMC305.6 Interior doors shall fit reasonably well within its frame and shall be ca able of being o ened, closed and latched. HANDRAILS AND GUARDS 34 6 General IPMC306.1 Every exterior and interior flight of stairs having more than four risers shall have a handrail on one side of the stair and every open portion of a stair, ]anding, balcony, porch, deck rainp or other walking surface which is more than 30 inches above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Handrails and guards shall comply with specified re uirements. EXTERMINATION 35 6 Infestation IPMC308.1 All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. Al1 stmctures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly extenninated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS LIGHT 36 4 Habitable spaces IPMC402.1 The minimwn total glazed area for every habitable space shall be 8 percent of the floor area of such room. 37 4 Common halls IPMC402.2 Every common hall and stairway in residential and stairn�ays occupancies, other than in one- and two-family dwellings, shall be lighted at all times with at least a 60-watt standard incandescent light bulb for each 200 square feet(19 m2) of floor area. 38 2 Other spaces IPMC4023 All other spaces shall be provided with natural or artificia] light sufficient to pennit the maintenance of sanitary conditions. VENTILATION 39 4 Habitable spaces IPMC403.1 The rotal openable area of the window in every room shall be equal to at least 45 percent of the minimum glazed area required in Section 4021. 40 3 Bathrooms and IPMC403.2 Every ba[hroom and toilet room shall comply with the toilet rooms ventilation requirements for habitable spaces as required by Section 403.1. 41 2 Cooking faeilities IPMC4033 Cooking shall not be pennitted in any rooming unit or donnito unit. 42 4 Process IPMC403.4 A]ocal exhaust ventilation system shall be provided ventilation to remove the contaminating agent at the source. 43 4 Clothes dryer IPMC403.5 Clothes dryer exhaust systems shall be independent of exhaust all other systems and shall be exhausted outside the building. OCCUPAA'CY LIMITATIONS 44 3 Privacy IPMC404.1 Dwelling units, hotel units, housekeeping units, rooming units and donnitory units sl�al] be arrauged to provide rivacy and be separate froin other adjoining s aces. 45 3 Minimum room IPMC404.2 A habitable room, other than a kitchen, shall not be widths less than 7 feet (2134 min) in any lan dimension. 46 3 Minimum ceiling IPMC4043 Habitable spaces, hallways, comdors, laundry azeas, heights bathrooms, toilet rooms and habitable basement areas shall have a clear ceiling height of not less than 7 feet (2134 tmn). 47 6 Room Area IPMC404.4.1 Every ]iving room shall contain at ]east 120 square feet ( ll.2m2) and every bedroom shall contain at least 70 square feet (6.5 m2). 48 6 Access from IPMC404.4.2 Bedrooins shall �ot constitute the only means of bedrooms access to odier bedrooms or habitable spaces and shall not serve as the only means of egress from otUer l�abitable spaces. VY-L}NI L 49 6 Water closet IPMC404.43 Every bedroom shall have access to at ]east one accessibility water closet and one lavatory without passing through another bedroom. 50 6 Prohibited IPMC404.4.4 Kitchens and non-habitable spaces shall not be used occu anc forslee in u oses. 51 10 Other IPMC404.4.5 Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable requirements provisions of this code including, but not limited to, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter; the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5; the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6; and the smoke detector and emer enc esca e re uirements of Cha ter 7 52 6 Overcrowding IPMC404.5 The number of persons ocwpying a dwelling unit shall not create conditions, which in the opinion of the building officia] enda�ger the life, health, safety, or welfare of the occu ants. 53 6 Efficiency unit IPMC404.6 Efficiency units shall be at least 220 square feet for two occupants, 320 square feet for three occupants, be provided with a separate bathroom and have no more occupants tl�an three. 54 6 Food preparafion IPMC404.7 All spaces to be occupied for food preparation purposes shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage. PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS 55 6 General IPMC501.2 The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain ResponsibiliTy such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these re uirements. REQUIRED FACILITIES 56 6 Dwelling units IPMC502.1 Every dwelling unit shall contain its own bathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet and kitchen sink which shall be maintained in a sanitary, safe workin condition. 57 6 Rooming houses IPMC502.2 At least one water closet, ]avatory and bathtub or shower shall be su lied for each four rooming units. 58 6 Hotels IPMC5023 Where private water closets, lavatodes and baths are not provided, one water closet, one lavatory and one bathtub or shower having access fro�n a public hallway shall be provided for each ten occupants. TOILET ROOMS 59 4 Privacy IPMC503.1 Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall provide privacy and shall not constitute the only passageway to a hall or other space, or to the exterior. A door and interior ]ocking device shall be provided for all common or shared bathrooms and toilet rooms in a multi le dwelling. 60 4 Location IPMC503.2 Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel units, rooming units or dormitory units or housekeeping units, shall have access Uy traversing not �nore than one flight of stairs and shall have access from a common hall or assa ewa . PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES 61 5 General IPMC504.IA11 plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept free froin obstructions, leaks and defects and be capable of perfonning the function for which such plumbing fixtures are designed. 09-25-2012 62 5 Fixture IPMC504.2 Plumbing fixtures shall have adequate clearances for clearances usage and cleaning. 63 10 Plumbing system IPMC5043 The code officia] shall require the defects to be hazards corrected to eliminate the hazard. WATER SYSTEM 64 6 General IPMC505.1 Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing ftxture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system and shall be supplied with the required hot or tempered and cold running water 65 6 Contamination IPMC505.2 The water supply shall be maintained free from conta�nination and all water inlets for plumbing fixtures shall be located above the flood-level rim of the 5xture. 66 10 Supply IPMC5053 The water supply syste�n shall be installed and maintained to provide an adequate supply of water to plumbing fixtures and devices so as they function roperly. 67 6 Water heating IPMC505.4 Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, faciliries maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry faciliry at a tem erature of not less than 120°F SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM 68 6 General IPMC506.1 All plumUing fixtures shall be properly connected to either a public sewer system or to an approved private sewage disposal system. 69 5 Maintenance. IPMC506.2 Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and sewer line shall function properly and be kept free from obstructions, leaks and deFects. STORM DRAINAUE 70 4 General IPMC507.1 Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 71 6 General IPMC601.2 The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain ResponsibiliTy mechanical and elech-ical facilities and equipment in compliance wi[h these requirements. 13EATING FACILITIES 72 6 Facilities IPMC602.1 Every occupied building shall be provided with a required heating system in compliance with the requireinents of this section. 73 6 Residential IPMC602.2 Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities occupancies capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F three feet above the floor. 74 6 Heat suppty IPMC6023 Every owner and operator of any building who rents, ]eases or ]ets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on tenns, eiYher expressed or implied, to fumish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period froin October 1 to May 15 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (19°C) in all l�abitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 75 6 Mechanical IPMC603.1 All mechanical appliances shal] be properly installed appliances and maintained and shall be capable of perfonning the intended function. 76 10 Removal of IPMC603.2 All fuel-burning equipment and appliances shall be combus6on connec[ed to an approved chi�nney or vent. roducts 09-25-2012 �� 6 78 10 79 10 80 6 81 4 82 10 83 6 84 4 85 4 86 4 87 6 88 10 89 3 9�6 Clearances I IPMC6033 Ail required clearances to combustible be tnaintained. Safety controls IPMC603.4 All safety controls for fuel-burning equipment shall be maintained in effective o eration. Cambusrion air IPMC603.5 A supply of air for complete wmbustion and for ventilation of the space containing the fuel-buming equipment sl�all be provided. Energy IPMC603.6 Devices intended to reduce fuel consumption sliall not conservation be installed unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is Facilities Service Electrical system hazards ECTRICAL FACILITIES IPMC604.1 Every occupied building shall be provided with an approved electricalsystem. IPMC604.2 Dwelling units shall be served by a three-wire, 120/240 volt, single-phase electrical service having a rating oFnot less than 60 amperes. IPMC6043 Where it is found that the electrical systetn in a stmcture constitutes a hazard, the defects shall be corrected to eliininate the hazard. Installa6on IPMC605.1 All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and main[ained in a safe and approved manner. Receptacles IPMC605.2 Every habitable space in a dwelling shall contain ade uate rece tacle outlets. Lighting fixtures IPMC6053 Every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, ]aundry room, boiler room and furnace room shall contain at least one elech-ic lighting fixture. ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBVI'AITERS General IPMC606.1 Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators shal] be maintained in compliance with Minnesota Stafe Building Code ad defined in MN Rule 1300.0020. Elevators IPMC606.2 In buildings equipped with passenger elevators, at least one e]evator shall be maintained in operation at all tnnes when the building is occupied. DUCTSYSTEMS General IPMC607.1 Duct systems shall be maintained free of obstructions and shall be capable of perforniing the required function FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Responsibility IPMC701.2 The owner of the premises shall provide and maintain such fire safety facilities and equipment in compliance with these 91 � 6 I General 92 4 93 6 09-25-zo12 Locked doors Emergency MEANS OF EGRESS IPMC702.1 A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of trave] shall be provided from any point in a building or structure to the lYMC7023 All means of egress doors shall be readily openable from the side froin which egress is to be made without the need for keys or special knowledge. IPMC702.4 Required emergency escape openings shall be nrooerlv maintained. FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS 94 3 Fire-resistance IPMC 703.1 The required fire-resistance rating of fire resistance- rated assemblies rated walls, fire-stops, shafts, enclosures, partitions and floors shall be maintained. 95 4 Opening IPMC703.2 Required opening protectives shall be maintained in rotecCives an operative condition. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 96 10 General IPMC704.1 All systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alann, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof shall be maintained in an operable condition at all time in accordance with the MN State Fire Code as defined in MN Rules Cha ter 1300.0020. 97 10 Smoke alarms IPMC704.2 Single or multiple-station stnoke alanns shall be installed and maintained. 98 6 Power source IPMC704.3 Single station smoke alanns shall be battery operated or shall receive their rimary power fomi the building wiring. 99 5 Interconnection IPMC704.4 When more than one smoke alann is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit, the smoke alanns shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alann will activate all of the alanns in the individual unit. 100 8 Exit Signs IFC 10273 Exit signs shall be present and operating where re uired. 101 6 Emergency Back- IFC 1027.53. The power supply for means of egress illumination u Li hrin sUall normally be rovided by the remise's electrical supply. 102 6 Fire IFC 906 Portable Sre extinguishers shall be installed where Extin uishers required per this code section. 103 6 Combustible IFC 315 General. Storage, use and handling of iniscellaneous Storage combustible materials shall be in accordance with this section & IFC Cha ter 23. OTHER 104 10 Carbon Minnesota State Statue 299F.50 Requires carbon monoxide Monoxide detectors in all single family homes and multi-family apartment Detectors units. 105 25 Unsafe IPMC108.1 General. When a structure or equipment is found by Equipment or the code officia] to be unsafe, or when a structure is found unfit for Structure or Unfit human occupancy, or is found unlawful, such strucmre shall be for Human condeinned pursuant to the provisions of this code. Habitation 106 6 Garbage & City ordinance Section 605.02 requires recycling and garbage Recycling services provided at all residential and cominercial properCies. Facilities 107 6 Miscellaneous Code official may cite other sections of IFC / IRC / IBC / IEC/ MN Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas Code as seen fit. 108 2 House Numbers IFC 505.1 Install house numbers on the house & garage, facing the street or alley as applicable. Numbers sha]] contrast with their background. Address numbers sl�all be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters and a minimuin of 4in high and a ininiinum s[roke width of'/z in. 09-25-2012 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 Section 407 — Rental Licenses 407.01. Purpose. It is tlie purpose of this Section to assure diat rental housing in the Ciry is decent, safe and sanitary and is so operated and maintai��ed as not to become a nuisance to the neighborhood or to become an influence that fosters blight and deterioration or creates a disincentive to reinvestment in the com�nunity. Tl�e operation of rental dwelling units is a business enterprise that entails certain respaisibilities. Operators are responsible to take such reasonable steps as are necessary to assure that the citizens of the ciYy �vho occupy such units may pursue the quiet enjoyment of the normal activities of life in surroundings that are: safe, secure and sanitary; free from crimes and criminal activity, nuisances or annoyances. 407.02. Preamble. The City believes that providing for public health, safety and welfare Co its citizens mandates the existence of a rental dwelling unit license and maintenance program that corrects substandard conditions and maintains a standard for renta] dwelling units. 407.03. Scope. This Section applies to all dwelling units that are leased in �i�hole or in part as rental d�velling uniu. It includes accessory sVuctures such as garages and storage buildings and appurtenances such as sidewalks and retaining walls, which are on the property. This Section does not apply to Mi�mesota Department of Health ]icensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, nursing homes, hotels or moYels licensed by the City. 407.04. Definitions. Subd.l. Apartment Building: A�ry building or portion thereof that contains three or more dwelling units, sleepiiig rooms, or a combination thereof but not including condominimns or to�vn homes. Subd. 2. Building Official: The Building Official for the City of Hopkins or his/her duly authorized representative(s). Subd. 3. City: Shall mean Cl�e City of Hopkins. Subd. 4. City Council: Shall mean the City Council of the City of Hopkins. Subd. 5. Condominium: Condominium is a single dwelling unit in a multi-dwelling unit building that is separately owned and may be combined with an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities of the property. Eacl� individual owner may sell or encumber his/her own unit. Subd. 6. Denial: As used in the City of Hopkins Ordinances is the refusal to grant a license to a new or renewing applicant by the City. Subd. 7. Dwelling Unit Any building or portion thereof That contains living facilities, induding provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, for not more than one family. Subd. 8. Dwelling, Single-Family: A building or portion tl�ereof containi��g one dwelling unit. For purposes of this Section, a single family dwelliug unit includes a free standing single family residence, a single dwelling in a cooperative, an individual condominium or Cownhouse, a single dwelling unit in a non- residential svucture or a dwelling unit offered for rent in a duplex in �vhich the owner occupies the ocher dwelling unit. Subd. 9. Dwelling, Two-Family: A building or portion thereof containing two dwelling u��its. Subd. 10. Efficiency Dwelling Unit: A dwelling unit containing only one habitable room plus bathroom facilities. Subd. 1 L Lease: An oral or written agreement between a dwelling unit owner and a tenanc for temporary use of a rental dwelline unit, usually in exchange for payment of rent. Subd. 12. License: The formal approval of an activity specified on the certificate of license issued by the City of Hopkins. Subd. 13. Rent The consideration paid by a tenant to the owner of a rental dwelling unit for temporary and exclusive use of the rental dwelling unit by tl�e tenant. The consideration is not Iimited to cash. Section 407 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 Subd. 14. Rental Dwelling Unit: A dwelling miit or sleeping room occupied and leased by a tenant. Subd. 15. Revoke: To take back a license issued by the City of Hopkins. Subd. 16. Sleeping Room: Any room or rooms used or intended to be used by a tenan[ for sleeping purposes witl� or without meals and not licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. Subd. 17. Suspend: To make a license temporarily inoperative. Subd. 18. Tenant: Any adult person granted temporary use of a rental dwelling unit or sleeping room pursuant to a lease with the owner of the rental dwelling unit. Subd. 19. Townhouse: A single-family dwelling constructed in a group of dwellings attached to each odier and where each dwelling wiit extends from the foundation to the roof and is separated from other dwelling units by property lines. 407.05. Rental License. Subd. 1. Required. No person shall operate, let or cause to be let, a rental dwelling unit, which has not been properly licensed by the City of Hopkins in the manner required by this Ordinance. A]icense must be obtained for each residential dwelling unit except, two or more residential dwelling units located within a single building and having a common owner and a common propeity identification number shall require only a single license. Upon receipt ofthe properly executed initial application for a rental Iicense, the building official may cause an inspection to be made of the rental dwelling unit(s) to determine whether it is in compliance with Section 405, other Hopkins ordinances, and the laws ofthe State of Minnesota. Every rental dwelling unit may be re-inspected after a renewal application is filed to determine ifit still conforms to all applicable codes and ordinances. Subd. 2. Criminal Background Check. The ]icensee s6all conduct criminal background checks on all prospective tenants. The criminal background check must include the following: a) A statewide (Mimiesota) crimina] history check of all prospective tenants covering at least three years; the check must be done utilizing the most recent update of the state criminal history files; b) A statewide criminal history check from the prospective tenanYs previous state of residence, if available, if t6e tenant is moving directly from the previous state; c) A criminal history check of any prospective tenant in their previous states of residence, if available, covering the last three years if they have not resided in Minnesota for three years or longer; d) A criminal history check of any prospective tenant must be conducted in all seven counties in the me2ro Twin City area (Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott and Washington) covering at least the last three years including aIl misdemeanor, gross misdemeai�or, and felony convictions. Subd. 3. Disorderly Behavior Lease Provisions. All tenant leases shall contain crime-free dru� free provisions or equivalent that prohibits the disorderly behavior identified in section 407.13. These lease provisions shall be incorporated into every new lease for a tenancy beginning February 14, 2008 or the day this ordinance is officially adopted by tlie City of Hopkins and all renewed leases by January l, 2009. Subd. 4. Application Filed. A license application sl�all be submitted to the building ofricial on forms furnished by the City of Hopkins and must contain the following information: a) Name, address, and telephoiie number of the owner of the rental dwelling miit(s). This is the address that al] future correspondence from the city will be sent to. Owner shall indicate if the owner is a corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. Section 407 Hopkins City Code b) Name, address and felephone number of any owner's agent responsible for d�e management of the rental dwelling wiit(s). c) Street address of the rental dwelling unit(s). (Jan 29, 2008) 407 d) Nwnber and type of dwelling units (one (] ) Bedroom, Two (2) Bed�rooms, etc....) e) Owner shall certify compliance witli the requirement for conducting background checks on perspective tenants found in Subd. 2. fl Owner shall certify compliance with the requirement to include disorderly behavior lease provisions required in Subd. 3. Subd. 5. Changes in Ownership and Amended Licenses. A license is not assignable. Any changes occurring in tl�e ownership of a rental dwelling unit(s) require a new license. The new owner must obtain a new license within thirty (30) days of acquiring the property. The fee paid for the new license shall be the fee required for an initia] license. If any changes occur in any infonnation required on the license application, the owner must submit an amended license application to the City within tl�irty (30) days of d�e change. If airy rental dwelling units are added to a current license, the additional rental dwellin� units must be licensed by amendment of the current license and must be accompanied by the fee required for che additional wiits. Subd. 6. Annua] Licensing. All rental d�velling units shall be ]icensed before being ]et, in whole or in part. Licenses will expires annually at midnight on October 31. The license for each building containing renta] d��elling units must be renewed annually on or before October 31. Rental dwelling units must be registered as a sleeping room, a single-fa�nily dwelling, a two-family dwelling or an apartment building. Any unlicensed renta] dwelling units are subject to penalties. Esemptions: Rental licenses are not required for dwelling uniu that an immediate relative occupies. For the purpose of this exemption, relative shall be defined as a husband, wife, father, modier, son, daughter, brother, sister, erandson, granddaughter, grandfather, or grandmother. Subd. 7. License Fee. All license fees required by this section are set forth by City Council resolution. These must accompany the license application. The license fee is doubled when an application is received more tl�an thirty (30) days after it was due. Exception: Rental dwelling units owned or under tl�e control of the City must be licensed but are exempt from paying license fees. Subd. 8. h�spection Fee. Inspection fees will be charged at the time dwelling units are inspected. Inspection fees required by this section are set forth by City Counci] resolution. Subd. 9. Reeord Retention. The license application and all other documents pertinent to a rental dwelling unit shall be kept on file in the office of the building official. A copy shall be fumished to the owner or other authorized person upon request. 407.06. Issuance of License. The City shall issue a license if the rental dwelling unit(s) and the application are Found to be in compliance with the provisions of section 407.09 and any required license fees are paid. A license will be issued for each residential dwelling unit except, two or more residential dwelling wiits located within a single building and having a common owner and a common property identification number shall be issued a single license. This ordinance does not require posting of Rental licenses, however Yhe property owner or agent for the owner must be able to present the license if asked to do so. Section 407 Hopkins Ciry Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 407.07. Minimum Inspection Standards. The minimum standard to be used for inspections, pursuant to section 407.09, for compliance with the Property Maintenance Code for buildings as adopted and amended by Hopkins Ordinance Section 405, et seq., and shall include the inspection of die building exterior, the common areas and the basement In addition, ifthere are ten (10) or fewer individual dwelling units in the building, minimum inspection requirements include inspecting fifty (50) percent ofthe individual dwelling units, with a minimum of at least one (1) dweiling unit If there are beTween eleven (1 ]) and twenty-four (24) individual dwelling units, inclusive, in the building minimum inspection requirements include inspecting five (�) individ�al dwelling units in the building. If there are twenty-five (25) or more individual dwelling units in the building, minimum inspection requirements include inspecting twenty (20) percent of the individual dwelling units. The specific individua] dwelling units to be chosen for inspection shall be detennined pursuant to inspection division policy. If the renta] dwelling structure is considered to be "substandard' as defined by section 407.10, the building official or authorized representative may inspect additional units, up to all ofthe units in the building. 407.08. Inspection guidelines. The Building Official shall adopt a policy for inspecting all rental d�i-ellings, which are required to be licensed under this article, consistent with inspection procedures set forth in tliis section. The policy shall contain objectives for the systematic inspection of all rental dwellings and priorities for the use of scarce inspection resources. The guidelines may be based upon any of the following factors and any other factors deemed by the director to promote an efficient inspections program: a) Geographic distribution and concentration of rental dwellings. b) Rental dwellings with delinquent property taxes. c) Property identified by the inspections division as having an excessive i�umber of housing code violations or a history of noncomplia�ice or slow compliance with housing inspection orders. d) Rental dwellings for which no license has been obYained. e) Renta] dwellings with an excessive number of police calls for drug offe��ses, prostitution, crimes of force or violence, and loud disturbances or parties. � Sale of the equitable interest in a rental dwelling property. g) Conversion of homesteaded dwelling units to rental dwelling units. 407.09. Licensing standards. The following minimum standards and conditions shall be met in order to hold a rental dwelling license under this article. Failure to comply with a�iy ofthese standards a�id conditions slial] be adequate grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, or suspension of a rental dwelling license. (a) The licensee or applicant sl�all have paid the required lice�ise fee. (b) Rental dwelling units st�all not exceed the maxinwm number of dwelling units permitted by the zoning ordinance. (c) No rental dwelling or rental dwelling unit shall be over occupied or illegally occupied in violation of the zoning ordinance or the Property Maintenance Code. (d) The rental dwelling shall not have been used or converted to rooming units in violation of the zonin�* ordinance. (e) Tl�e owner shall not allow weeds, vegetation, junk, debris, or rubbish to accumulate repeatedly on the exterior of the premises so as to create a nuisance condition. If the city is required to abate Section 407 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 such nuisance conditions under section 605.02 of the City Code, or collect, gather up or haul solid waste more than tliree (3) times during a period of twelve (12) monfhs or less, it shall be sufficient grounds Yo deny, revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license. (� The renta] dwelling or any renta] dwellin� unit therein shall not be in substandard condition, as defined in sectioo 407.10. (g) The ]icensee or applicant shall have paid the required initial inspection and reinspection fees. (h) The licensee or his or her agent shall allow the building official or authorized representative to perfonn a rental ]icense review inspection as set forth in section 407.12. (i) There shall be no delinquent property taxes or assessments oo the rental dwelling. (j) There is no active arrest warrant for a Property Maintenance Code or Zoning Ordinance violacion pertaining to any property in which the licensee, applicant or property manager has a legal or equitable ownership interest or is involved in management or maintenance. (k) Any person(s) who has had an interest in two (2) or more licenses revoked pursuant to this article or canceled pursuant to section 407.14 or a combination of revocations or cancellations shall be ineligible to hold or have an interest in a rental dwelling license for a period of five (5) years. (1) No new rental dwelling license shall be issued for the prope�Ty during the pendency of adverse lice��se action initiated pursuant to section 407.14. (m) The licensee or applicant must have a current, complete, and accurate rental dwelling application on file with the housing inspector in accord with the provisions of section 407A� 407.10. Substandard dwelling. A rental dwelling structure shall be considered substandard if: (a) At least one dwelling unit within the structure scores twenty-five (25) or more points; or (b) The entire structure scores more than the points shown below based on the number of units �vithin the structure: TARI F. INRFT• unvber of Units To�a( Poinls / 2� 30 3 3.i :1 �0 � or more 10 poin/s per unit; or (c) Any major violation within the dwelling remains uncorrected. Any single violation scorin� six (6) or more points is considered a major violation. For purposes of the poinc calculation in this section, any combination of four (4) rooming unics or shared batii units shall constitute one (1) dwelling unit Points for a violation in a common area of the structure outside a dwelling unit will not be cumulative on a unit-by-unit basis. However, twenYy-five (25) or more points in the common areas of a structure, including but not limited to, the entryways, corridors, community rooms, exterior walls and roof, will consti[ute a substandard structure. Section 407 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 The Building Official shall cause to be prepared and shall keep on file for public inspection a rental licensing inspection deficiency point system used in the point calculation procedure set forth herein. The Building Official or authorized representative shal] assign points according to the severiry of each code violation on a scale from one up to the maximum points possible for such violation. Except when otherwise provided by state law, conditions in the design or structure of a building, such as, but not limited to, the size and dimension of rooms and windows and the electrica] and plumbing systems that were legal under existing codes when built shall not be violations as long as they are maintained in good repair. A violation shall receive maximum points when a required item is completely absent, completely fails to perfonn its function, or is imminently hazardous to the health or safety of the occupants. 407.1 l. Authority. The Buildin� Official shall be responsible for enforcement a�id administration of this ordinance. Authority to take any action authorized under this section may be de]egaYed to the building official's authorized designee. 407.12. Inspection. The Building Ot�icial may set up a schedule of periodic inspections to insure compliance with this Section. The building official shall provide reasonable notice to the owner or the owner's agent as to the date and time ofthe inspection. Each occupant of a rental dwelling unit shall give the owner or the owner's agent access to any part of such rental dwelling unit at reasonable times for the purpose of effecting inspection, maintenance, repairs or alterations as are necessary to comply wieh f]ie provisions of this Ordinance. If any owner, owner's agent or tenant of a re�ital dwelling wiit fails or refuses to permit entry to tl�e rental dwelling unit under his/her control for an inspection pursuant to this Ordinance the building official may seek a Court Order authorizing such inspection. 407.13. Disorderly Behavior at Licensed Renta] Dwelling Units. Subd. l. Responsibility. It shal] be the licensee's responsibiliry to ensure that the fenants, the tenants' family members and the guests of any tenant or tenanYs family member not engage in disorderly behavior in the rental dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, rental dwelling unit shall include common areas in the building where the rental dwelling unit is located. Subd.2. Disorderly Behavioc For the purposes of this section, disarderly behavior may inelude but is not limited to the following: a) Drug-related illegal activity in the rental dwelling unit. `'Drug-related illegal activity" means the illegal possession, manufacture, sale, distribution, purchase, use, or possession with intentto manufacture, sell, or distribute a controlled substance (as defined in the Controlled Substance Act [2l U.S.C. 802]) or possession of drug paraphernalia (MS 1�2.092). A tenant shall be deemed to be in possession of a controlled substance if any amount is located in the tenanYs rental dwelling unit even if the tenant claims not to know the controlled substance was present unless the tenant provides a sworn statement by a person, other than another tenant or tenant's family member, that the controlled substance was theirs and the tenant had no knowledge of the controlled substance. b) Acts of violence or threats of violence including but not limited to discharge of fireanns, prostitution, intimidation, or any other act that othenvise jeopardizes the health, safety or welfare of the licensee, nis agents or tenants. c) Violation of Minnesota Statute, Section 609.72 (Disorderly Conduct) d) Violation of Minnesota Statutes 609.74 and 609.745 (Public Nuisance) e) Violation of Minnesota Stamtes 609.66, Subd.l a, 609.67 or 624.713 (Unlawful use or possession of a firearm or weapon) � Violation of Minnesota Statute 609.50 (Obstructing Legal Process) g) Violation of Hopkins Code 2005.01, Subd. I or Subd. 2, (Fireanns). h) Violation of Hopkins Code 2005.59, Subd. 8 or Subd. 12 (Nuisances) i) Violation of Hopkins Code 200�.61 (Noise) Exceptions: 1. An "emergency call," within the definition of Minnesota Statutes section 609.78, subd. 3, wil] not be considered an instance of disorderly behavior f'or purposes of detennining Section 407 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 whether a license wiI] be denied, suspended, non-renewed or revoked where tl�e victim and suspect are "Family or household members' as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 518B 01, Subd.2 (b) and where there is a report of "Domestic Abuse' as defined in the Domestic Abuse Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section �18B 01, Subd. 2(a). 2. An "emergency call,' within the definition of Minnesota Statutes section 609.78, subd. 3, will not be considered an instance of disorderly behavior for purposes of determining whether a license will be denied, suspended, non-renewed or revoked where the call is a result of a tenant, a member of a tenant`s housel�old, or guest taking action to seek emergency assistance that is protected by Minnesota State Statute 504B.205, Residential tenanYs right to seek police and emergency assistance. Subd. 3. First Instance. Upon determination by the building official that a rental dwelling unit was the location of disorderly behavior, the buildi�g official shall notify by first class mail the licensee and te��ant of the violation and direct the licensee to take steps to prevent further violations. Subd. 4. Second instance. If a second instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a rental dwelling unit within twelve (12) months of the time a notice was sent for previous disorderly behavior at the same unit, the building official shall notify by first class mail the licensee and tl�e tenant of the violation and direct the licensee to submit, within ten (10) days of the date of the notice, a written report of all actions taken by the licensee since the first violation notice and actions the licensee intends to take to prevent furtl�er disorderly behavior. Subd. �. Third Instance. If a third instance of disorderly behavior occurs at a rental dwelling unit within twelve (12 ) months after the first of two previous notices of disorderly behavior at the same unit, the rental dwelling unit license may be revoked, suspended or not renewed by the City Council upon the recommendation ofthe building o�cial. The building ofFcial shall make his/her decision to recommend revocation, suspension or non-reiiewal of the license and submit his/her recommendation to the City Council within fifreen Q 5) days of the third insYa�ice of disorderlv behavior. Subd. 6. For purposes of this Section, second and third instances of disorderly behavior shall be those which: a) Occur at the same rental dwelling unit; or b) Involve tenants at tl�e same rental dwelling unit; or c) Involve guests or invitees at the same rental d�relling unit; or d) Iirvolve guests or invitees of the same tenant; or e) hrvolve the same tenant. Subd. 7. Postponing License Action. No adverse license action shall be imposed where the instance of disorderly behavior occurred during pending eviction proceedings (unlawful detainer) or within thirty (30) days of notice given by the licensee to a tenant to vacate the renta] dwelling unit. However, adverse license action may proceed when the Iicensee fails to diligently pursue the eviction process. Further, an action to deny, revoke, suspend, or not renew a]icense based upon violations of this section may be postponed or discontinued at any time if the licensee has taken appropria[e measures which will prevent further instances of disorderly behavior which may include a failed eviction process. Subd. 8. Determining Disordedy Behavior of a License. A detennination that the rental dwelling unit has been the location of disorderly behavior shall be made by a preponderance of the evidence to support such a determination. It shall not be necessary that criminal charges be brought in order Co support a detennination of disorderly behavior, nor shall the fact or dismissal or acquittal of soch a criminal charge operate as a bar to adverse Iicense action under this section. Section 407 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 Subd. 9. Enforcement. Enforcement actions provided in this section shall not be exclusive, and the city cow�cil may take any action with respect to a]icensee, a tenant, or the ]icensed rental dwelling unit(s) as is authorized by this ordinance or state law. 407.14. Revoking, Suspending, Denying or Not Renewing a License. Subd. 1. The City Council may revoke, suspend, deny or decline to renew a�ry license issued under this Section. In buildings containing more than one renta] dwelling unit, tl�e revocation, suspension, denial or declination may apply to one or more rental dwelling units at the discretion of the Council. The basis for such revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal includes, but is not limited Yo, any of the following ciccumstances: a) The Iicense was procured by misrepresentation of material facts with regard to the rental d�x�elling unit or the ownership of the renta] dwelling unit. b) The applicant or one acting in his/her behalf made oral or written misstatemevts accompanying the application. c) The applicant has failed to comply with any condition set forth in any other pennits granted by the City of Hopkins. d) The activifies of the owner/agent create or have created a danger to the public health, safety or welfare. e) The rental dwelling unit conYains conditions that might injure or endanger the safety, healtl� or welfare of any member of the public. � Failure to pay any application, pe��alty or reinstatement fee required by this Section and City Council resolution. g) Failure to correct violations of Hopkins CiCy Code section 405 (Property Maintenance Code) in the time period specified in the notice of violation and correction. h) Following the third instance of disorderly behavior specified in section 407.09 that is not subject to the exception set fortl� in subdivision 2(i), Section 407.09, or the circumstances set forth in subdivision 7, Section 407.09. i) Violation of any regulation or provision of the code applicable to the activity, to which the license has been granted, or any regulation or law of the state so applicable. j) Failure to continuously comply with any condition required of the applicant for the approval or maintenance of the license. k) Any violaYion of this Section. Subd. 2. Notification. The building official shall notify the owner or the o�vner's agent in writing of the basis for the revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal and the date upon wl�ich the City Council shall review the request to revoke, suspend, deny, or not renew the license. Tl�e notice required by this section shall be served upon the owner or the owner's agent at least twenty (20) days before the City Council hearing. Service shall be deemed sufficient if the uotice is sent to the owner or the owner's agent by first class mail at the address provided in the ]icense application. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or tlie owner's agent to notify the tenant in writing of the hearing date, time and place. Subd. 3. Hearing. The owner or the owner's agent and the building official shall be given an opportunity to be heard. The owner may be represented by counsel. Both sides may be pennitted to examine the other side's witness(es). The C�ouncil shall hear all relevant evidence and arguments and shall review all testimony, documents, and other evidence submitted. The Council shall record the hearing and keep a record of documentary evidence submitted. Section 407 Hopkins City Code (Jan 29, 2008) 407 Subd. 4. Decision. The City Council shall make findings based on the evidence and shall make a decision on the ruommendation to revoke, suspend, deny, or non-renew a license based on the findings. The City Counci] shall issue a written decision regarding the recommendation of the building official within 30 days following the date of the hearing and shall notify the appellant of the decision by first class mail with a duplicate copy to the building official. The decision shall specify the renta] dwelling unit or units to which it applies, the duration of the revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal. and the conditions that must be met before the license mav be reissued or reinstated. Thereafter, and until a license is reissued or reinstated, no rental dwelling units that have had their rental license revoked, suspended, denied, or non-renewed may be re-let or oceupied. Revocation, suspension, denial, or non-renewal of a license shall not excuse the owner from compliance with all tenns of this section for as long as any rental dwelling units in the building are occupied. Subd. 5. License Process after Revocation, Suspension, Denial or Rene�val Declination. After the City Council revokes, suspends, denies or declines to renew a license, no license will be issued for the affected rental dwelling unit(s) until the building official detennines that the applicanUlicensee has remedied the conditions identified by the City Council as the basis for its action. An application to obtain a license for a rental dwelling unit after the City Council has revoked, suspended, denied or declined to renew a license for the same rental dwelling unit(s) must be accompanied by all fees required by this section. 407.15. Effect of Revocation- , Suspension, Denial, or Non-Renewal. If a license is revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed by the City Council, it shall be unlawful for the owner or the owner's agenY co thereafter pennit the occupancy of the then vacant or, thereafter vacated, rental dwelling unit(s), until such time as a valid rental license is obtained for the rental dwelli�ig unit(s). Issuance of a new license after revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal shall be made in the manner provided for in Section 407.05. 407.16. Posted to Prevent Occupancy. Whenever any rental dvrelling unit has been denied an initial ]icense, had its license� revoked, suspended, denied or not renewed it shall be posted by the building official to prevent further occupancy. No person, other than the building official shall remove or alter any posting. The building official will post the date the rental dwelling unit shall be vacated and no person shall reside in, occupy or cause to be occupied that rental dwelling unit until the building official pennits it. 407. I7. Penalties. A person who violates the provisions of Section 407 may be charged with a misdemeanor or be subject to the issuance of an administrative citation as provided in Section 355 or both. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. The building official may post the rental dwelling unit by appropriate signs or notices prohibiting occupancy, and may act to cause the rental dwelling unit to be vacated or remain vacant until the Code violations are corrected. 407.18 No Retaliation: Per Minnesota StaCe Statute Section 504B.205, Subd. 2, Emergency calls pennitted. (a) A landlord may nor. (1) bar or limit a residential tenant's right to call for police or emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse or any other conduct; or (2) impose a penalty on a residential tenant for calling for police or emergency assistance in response to domestic abuse ar any other conduct. (b) A residential tenant may not waive and a landlord may not require the residential tenant Co �vaive the residential tenant's right to call for police or emergency assistance. 407.19. No Warranty by City. By ei�acting and undertaking to enforce this Ordinance, the City, City Council, its agents and employees do not warrant or guarantee the safety, fitness or suitability of any dwelling in the City. Owners and occupants should take whatever sceps they deem appropriate to protecY their interests, health, safety and welfare. (This section was added through Ord. No. 95-764) (Amended by Ord. 2002-890) Section 407 CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Mumesota RESOLUTION NO: 2010-059 REVLSING RENTAL DWELLING LICENSE FEES • ESTABLISHING RENTAL DWELLING INSPECTION FEES. REVISING RENTAL DWELLING RE-INSPECTION FEES. WHEREAS, the City Council has enacted City Ordinance Section 407, which assures that rental housing in the City is decent, safe and sanitary; and VJHEREAS, the City Council has determined that regular inspections ensure that the City's rental housing stock is decent, safe and sanitary; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establisb increased fees to fdnd the inspectors who perform the annual rental license and the periodic rental license inspections; and WI�REAS, the City Council desires to establish increased fees for mulriple re-inspec6ons of unresolved rental property deficiencies to defray the costs of multiple inspections NOW, THEREFORE, BE TI' RESOLVED that the City Counci] adopts the following fees for the annual rental license and the periodic rental license inspections and re-inspections: Unit Annual Rental License Fee $50:00 � $7.50 � Final Com liance Ins ection $0.00 $0.00 Adopted by the City Council this 215� day of September, 2010 BY: ��O Eugene J. Maa�well, Mayor ATTEST {�-G erry O aier, City Clerk �� ity of �o�kins �f 1010 �irst Str'eet Soutfi �.�{�ap(�ins, hf� 55343-i573 • 1'Fane: g52-935-&�74 •�a�.' 952-935-1834 °Y[1eb arfdress: www.fippk,insmn.com Today's date Rental Fraperty Owtler Existing Owner Letter W�le�,e you ]ive USA F.e: Routirle rental inspecfion at yaur rental p��operty, Hopkir�s, PID# �5-117-22-34-0041. L�ear F'roper�ty Qr�vner, I� is ti�Tle to scheciule the routir�e re�ltal inspection for your propet°ty listed above. T�ie Inspectron wlll accur on March 1, ZL116 � 10am Cletter sent 3-4 weeks in advance oflnspectlo�i It 1.� Irnportant that yozr be there for the In.�pectlo� or ha ve a��epres�ntatl ve p� ese�7f. T��e ir�spectiott shoEzld take approxirtyately I hour°. All ret�tal dwellit�gs at�e subject to itlspection by City of Hopkitls F:erttal Ordinance Sectior� �07.�5 to itisuze compIiarlce wit�t ordinance.s at�d codes. In Febrt�ary 2008 tF�e City of Hopkins City �outiciI adopted zesoluti�n 2010-059 aitl�ndi�1� the rental ]ic�alse orc�inance which e.stablishes itlspeetiotl iees, arld a�oirit system ko deterttti�le t��e frequeticy of iilspections, It also requires that the Cril�ie Ft�ee Drug �ree Le�se Adde�ldurtt or eqtaivaletlt wording itl all le�ses and a crintifl�l b�ckgz�utld check must k�e con��lete.d by a�roFessioa�a! cornpany iar all pra��t��e t�rl�3rlts. Please be sure to revrew the e.n�losed information and conduct a re-ins ctron of our ro e as it w�ll sa ve ou trme and mar�e . Enelosed is a copy of the letter sent to the ten�nt noiifying them of the upcoming inspection. Mitlnesota State Law requit�es reaso�table tlo#ice to te�lants �rior �o itlspectiorl (at least 24 haurs). '1'�le cost of tFie inspectiorl is $65 pei• �ttildit�g a11d $20 per ttnit w��ic�i will be setlt to you by our Fitiance L7epartrt�ent w�tett the ins�ections are cotnpleted. A $5c�.00 fee tnay be ir�t�osed if there is a seconc] ��e-i�lspection or no ofie shor�vs far the it�spection. A$75 fee tar a third re�ins�ection then subsec�uent re-irtspection fees doubles the �arevious amouni per city orditlance Section I OZ0.�4. WI1c�t �1'�' We I00'k111�Jt'_� We are looking for tiealth, saf�ty, artd property mainteti�t�ce issues. We will be ilzs�ecting tc� enstzre that t��e property cotil�lies witll t��e City of Hopkins F'ro�erty Mair�ter�arlce Cc�de IFMC 200F. The iPMC 2006 covers gene�al interior arYd exterioi° ta»intenaYice stanc�ards, as well as, light, vexttiIatioil, �ccupancy liniits, �I�irnbir�g facilities, n�echatiieal a11d electrical reqtziret�i�e�ts and fire safery requiie��ietits. City Code Sectioal 40� �ild Qt�12t' COC��S Yllc7y' �J� fDUYlCl OYl �rle �lfy Ot i�p�klYlS ��EJ Slte: 4VWW.�flOt7klYiSYtltl.COYt1. {,Sge e/1C:%OS�4�I�10St C'�111111C�11 fi'E'jJ`lil' t?1 cler s arid please trote smoke alarms arie requ.ired irt the ha11'way 4LITSIIi�" of everyhedroom and on e very level of the home pertVlNState Fire Ca�de seciio,rrs 90�3.6 & 907.2. IO). Flease know that as a gerteial rule the owner of a realtal �roperty is riot allowed io do �lutnbitlg, inecilanical, ele.cti•ieal or structt�ral work ot� the building per code requireinetlts. Or�ly � licensed contza.eto�° o�#air�int� a�erinit ti�ay c�o those types of work. If yc�tz Ziave a questian �bc��t w�iether or rlot yoti may r�iake t��e tepait�s cotitact our office at (�52) 548- 632�. It you have ar�y questions, co�lcerrls vlease call r�le at (952) 548=632� as saon as nassible �r serld ari eit�ail tc� szasada�,��opkitls�l�n.cocii. Sir cereIy, , � -.____ �'G�.�� - Susan Zasad Hous�tlg It pector City of Ho}�kins \ C:c; file `— Purtn�rin,g uritF th� Cammunzty ta �ss(ance the Quafity nf Life • Irrspr're + Educate � InvalvE � Conunu:nicatc • Current Resident T 23 Ha�py Ct. i io�ikiris, M1V 55343 �ity of �a�ikins Tenant Letter �/�� 1010 �irst,Street,SoutFi •�l`opf�,iris, M� 5.5343-757.3 • Phone: 95�-935-84i4 +�czx: 95.2-935-1834 Mr'eb ar�dress: www.kapf�insmn.cam �: Routine rental inspection Dear Hopkins Residex�t, This lefter is ta notify you of the upcoming rental inspection scheduled for the unit you rent at 1 Z3 Happy Ct.on Tue.�daY, Mar�12 I, ZOI6 Unless other arrangem�nts are rrr�ade, the �roperty owaner/�nanager will be present to allow for the inspection. we w�11 be «,s�e�t��l� to erlsu�� co��pliat,�t with tlle rtiinittit�m eode statldards set fort�� in the Hopkiris Fro�erty NVfainfenanee Code Section 415, ille [tYtetcl�tiot2al Fire Cod'e arld/or other ordit�attces �cld codes. fihe follouJirrt areas arae our t�es nsr,b,�I� . I. Allow access to #he ez�tire dweTTi unit. Minnesof.� State I.aw �C�4 E�.21 1, subd.'L (20�K) �04Ti.2 [ 1 Residential tcnant's riy,ht to privdcy. Su'bd. 2. F:ntr•y by landlc�rd. %xcept as provided in subdivision 5, a lancllord may cntcr the prernises rented by a�°csidcnkial tenant only fox, a reasoilable �usiness purpose �nd afker �tiaking a�raod faith �:ffo�•t ta givc t}�c residentsal tenant reaso�tablc noticc under the circurristance oi' the intcnt to �nter....Fot' purposrs of subdivision Z, a reasonable l�ussness pur�osc in�lud�s, bui is not [imited to (4y S}towin� thc unit to state or [oeal official5 (i e f�re hoixsit�,�, hcalth, or buildin��ectors) ins�ectin� ihe prop�:�rt�You ntay rer�uest a complete eo�y of the Lancllot'd ci Tertartts Rights & Kes�onsik�iliti�s boaklet by cot�tactin� t��e ittspector listed belaw ar at www.Agst�tte.tnn.us 2. Maintain clear exit aths 3 feef wi.de and do not have an accurnuIation of combustibles in the dwellin or s�ara�e (flammable storage; boxesipapers, piles of clothing= etc) Qr within 3 feet of the furnace, waier heater e��Cti'1C a3lel wafer and 73 Yt1Gt�T'S. Scctio� �0 i IPMC' 7Q2. 1 CUencral. A safe, c'onfitluou5 <�t�d unobsiru�ted path of travel sha31 bc �tovided from any point in a bui[c�in� or strurture to the public way, [PI�1� 7Q2.2 Aislcs. IF� 315 IFM� EiO�.;� Clearancc al[ reRuired clearances to co�T�bustible mat�rials shall bz maintainecl. ,3. Maintain a clean and sanitary dwelling unit. IFM� 40 3 iFMC 305.1 c�enera[; ,�ve,ry_accrrpant shallkeep thatpart of the strcrcture which such occupant occupies or can#rols in a clearr and sanrtar�condition This includes floors walls, cour�ter,s, tubs, sinks an,� other surfaces throu�hout the du��llin� unit. 4. DO NQT TA,N�PER WITH THE SMOKE DETECTORS or CARBQN MONOXIDE DETEC'�'C�KS. 1'llis is a Minnesota State titatue 2�)9F.;Z. The citatien is ��00 far tampering with � smoI:e detectae anci the st�ttc law says a}�erson is guilty of a rriisdcznea�lor. ]f therc is a�roble�t� with cifhcr dctector, re�crrt this fo m�na�emc��t. 5. No extension cords ox plug adapters shall be used in lieu of permanent wirin�. sectic�n �05 IFMc' E��. i�;lectrical �ysiem ha-r.ards. [nternational Fire Code Ei�5.5 £xtension �ords shali b� used only with portabie a�pli�tnees. Failure to co�ti�Iy wit�i city arditlarlces will result in t�ie issuance of adzllit�istrative cit�tiotis ($300-$50�) fc�r eacEt o«�stat�di�lg v�iolatiorl at��d/or at�zer legal actiori ttiay be taken. Theie is no fee for th� coznplianee re-ins�ection. A $50.�0 fee may be im�osed for the secot�d r�-inspectiort. A$75 fee for a t}lird re-inspectio�l atic� theil s�zbseqtae�it re- inspectiorl fees douk�le the previotts antouri# per city ordillarlce Sectiotl I 020.1�4. I�ou have any questions, I can be reached at 952-548-6328 or szasada ho kinsmn.com. The CityofHopldnsanticipatesala�appt�eiatesyour cvoperatian and time wrth fhis matter. SinGexely, Susan Zasada Ho�sing Ir��pectox, Tartn.erin�r� uritfi the Comrnunit� ta Ert�arice the L�,uaCit� af f ife • Inspire �'Educate � Invvfve � Cvmmunicat�e � Most Common Repair Orders Homes/Townhouses/Duplexes This is � a complete list ofall de�ciencies that maybe found during the inspedion. lf you have any questions about this list ar other requirements foryour inspection, please call your housing inspector. Fire Rrevention • Missing, inoperable or improperly located smoke detectors. Detectors must be located within lOft of sleeping rooms, installed per manufacturer's guidelines, and no closer than 4 inches to a corner if mounted on the ceiling. If mounted on a wall, no closer than 4 inches, but no lower than 12 inches to ceiling. IPMC704.1 (70pts) • Remove items from hallway so that there is a clear exit path kom all rooms (a minimum of 3 feet wide) to the front door. iPnnc �oz.i (6 pts) • Move all combustible storage a minimum of 3 feet from around thefurnace, water heater, water meter, eledric panel and gas meter. IPMC 7o2.t (6 pts) • Repair door, including patio doors and storm doors, to lock and function az designed. iPn4c 3o3.�s (3 pts) • Fire separation not maintained. Using Yz" gypsum & UL-1479, ASTM E-814 fire caulk, seal all penetrations in fire walls and ceilings. In the Interior • Interior surfaces must be free from defects (peeling or missing paint, discolored, deteriorated or missing caulk or grout, water damage, cracks, holes, etc). Windows must not have broken, missing or cracked glazing materials, and must hold up unassisted when open.IPMC304.3 (4Pts) � Tighten handrails and guardrails (interior and exterior�. IPMC 304.5 (3 ptr) • Repair stairs and walking surfaces to be free from defects (missing or rot[ed wood, torn, loose or missing carpet or vinyl, etc). iPrvtc 3oa.a (6 pts) • Doors and door hardware must be maintained in good condition and fundion properly ( incl uding closet doors). IPMC 303.15 (3 pts) enclosed space under stairs, install %z" gypsum to [he underside of the stairs and supporting stud waI Is. IFC 703.1 (4 pts) For all endosed areas around the basement stairs. • Fire rated doors must self-close and latch. (This applies to the door between the attached garage and hoUSe In moSC ConStfUCtlon yeaf5.� IPMC 303.15 and 304.6. IFC 703.2 (3 Pts) • Remove excessive combustible materials from building and garage and properly store or dispose. IFC 315 & Chaprer 23 (6 pts� • Emergenryescapeopenings/windows. Required emergency escape openings must be maintained in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction. Minimum netdearopeningsize musc comply with the code that was in effect at the time o{construction. IPMU02A (6 pts) No beds permitted in any room that does not have proper fire egress diredly (rom that room. • Insea screens must be in good condition, proper fitting & provided for all windows; storm doors and deck/patio doors in habitable rooms between May 1 and October 1. iPMC 3o3.�a (i pt) (If they are in place Auring the inspection, they must Ft and be in good condition any time o%year). • Carbon monoxide alarms required in all single family home and multifamily dwelling uniu. All CO alarms must be cercified by nationally recognized testing laboratories tha[ conform to UL2034. CO alarms mus[ be located within 10 feet of each sleePing room. MN S[ace Scacure 299F.50 Plumbing & Mechanical • Heat required: must supply su�cient heat at a are permitted by fire code and ovens are not permitted to be minimum of 68 ° F during the period of October 1 used as a source of heat. to May 1. IPMC 602.3 (6 pts) No portable space heaters � _�� . ., .� .�, .. N , �.>_ _ �, �_„ . ._. . _ � � .. ,.,:. ., � continue to ne� page MOSTCOMMON REPAIRORDERS Mechanical equipment/appliances must be installed and maintained perthe manufacturer's specifications to perform as intended. • Fuel-burning equipment/appl'iances are properly connected to an approved chimney orvent. iPMC eoa.z (iopts). � Maintain effective safety controls IPMc 6o3.a (70 pts). • MaintainclearanceslPMC6033(60ts). • Provide combustion air iPn4c 5o3s (70 pts). • Fuel saving devices are properly labeled and approved IPMC 603.6 (6 ptsf • Maintain duct systems free of obstructions ivn4C 6o5.i (3 prs) No plastic orflexible dryervents are allowed. UL-listed and labeled vents are the only ones allowed by code. Insure the vents are securely connected at each sec�ion with heat rated tape (not cloth duct tape or aluminum foil) and free of dryer lint. Remove any accumulation of dryer lint on the floor, walls and joist cavity behind Cllf dYYeY. IPMC 603.1 Minnesota State Mechanical, Fuel Gas and Plumbing Code Section 504 (6 Pts� • Clothes dryers are properly vented to the exterior of the building and independent ofall othersystems. IPMC aoa.z (4p�s) • Watercontamination: Remove hose and threads on faucet/spigot (laundry tubs, hose bibs, etc) or install an approved anti-siphon device. Hand held shower wands must have a built-in anti siphon device or one must be installed. Water softener drain [ubes must be Sanitation • Maintain strudure and equipment in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition (owner's responsibility),IPnnC3oa.t (lopts) • Maintain a clean and sanitary dwelling unit. This indudes, but is not restricted to floors, counters, stove tops and under burners, sinks, toilets, tubs, walls and cat boxes (tenant's responsibiliry). iPn4c3oa.i (70pts) Electrical • All eledrical equipment, wiring and appliances must be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. Replace broken or missing outlet or switch plate covers, broken outlets or switches and all oudecs thax are painted over. Secure all loose oudea tc Page 2 of3 elevated and supported 1 Yz" from the flood rim or floor drain surface. Dishwasher drain tubes must be elevated and damped to the highest point under the sink and above the sink drain. The [oile[ fill valve tube must be 1" above [he overflow pipe/tube by use of an angle adapter. �Pn4c so5.2 (6 pts) • Plumbing system & fixtures must be installed & maintained in a safe, sanitary, functional condition and are free from leaks. IPMC so4.1 & soa.2 (5 pts eac6�) � Water system is free from hazards (no flex pipes under sinks in place of solid pipe, s traps or unvented plumbing). IPMC 504.3 (70 p[s) • Watersupply: • An adequate amount ofwater must be supplied. IPMC 505.2 (70 hts) • Water heats to a minimum of 120°F at all fixtures. IPMC SOSA (6 ptsJ � Waterconnection: water system is connecced to an approved public or private system. iPn4c sos.i (6 pts) • Bathrooms&toiletrooms mus[ have an open-able window with a screen or mechanical ventilation fan in the bathroom that is properly vented to the exterior. Ensure che bath power or air circulation vent diffuser and duct are free from debris and are no� dogged. IPMC403.2 (3 pts) Location mus� provide privacy and not constitute the only passageway to a hall or other space, or [o [he exterior. IPMC 503.1 (4 pts) • Sanitary drainage system must be maintained free from obstrudions, leaks and defects. IPnnC 506.2 (5 pts) Maintain structures and dwelling uniu free from insecu (includingfruitflies) and rodenrs. In single family and duplex dwellings this is the tenant's responsibility; in mulcifamily buildings, i� is the owner's responsibility. Professional exterminator must be used in both cases. IPMC 306.1 (6 pts) [he junction boxes and the plates to the outlets. IPMC 6os.� (4 pts) A licensed electrical contractor is required to do all electrical repairs or Fxture and outlet replacements in a rental unit. �� contmue to nea2 page MOSTCOMMON REPAIRORDERS • Provide eledricity to every occupied building. iPnnc 6oa.1 (4p[s) A minimum service of60 amps 120/240 volt, single phase electrical service is required for dwelling u n its. I PMC 604.2 (10 pts) • Every habitable space in a dwelling mustcontain at leasttwo separate receptacle outleu. Every laundry area musc contain at least one grounded-type receptade with a ground fauk circuit incerrupter (GFCI). Every bathroom must con[ain at least one receptade. Any Exterior • Maintain exterior propertyand premises in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. IPMc 3o2.i (2 pts) • Maintain all structures and eMerior property free from rodent harborage and infestations. iPMC 302.5 (4 pts) • Provide adequate garbage & reryclingfacilities. ciq Code sos.o2 (6 pts) Remove any refuse, litter and garbage from the property that is not inside an approved waste recep[ade. CityCode 605.02 & 615 (6 pts) � Maintain premises' grading to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, orwi�hin any structure located thereon. IPrvtc aozz (2 prs) • Roofs and flashing must be sound, tight and not have anydefectsthatadmitrain. Make sure gutters are dean, not leaking and all downspouts and extensions securely attached and not damaged. iPMc 303.� (6 pts) Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yard and couru, and other open areas on the premises must not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance. (4 pts) • Walls must be free from holes, breaks, loose or rotting materials and maintained weatherproofand properly coated to prevent deterioration. iPMC 303.5 (6 pts) Protecxive treatmenc is required on exterior wood surfaces, siding and masonryjoints, metal surfaces. IPMC 303.2 (3 pU) • EMerior structural members must be maintained free from deterioration, and must be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. iPnic 3o3.a (6 pts) (This includes stuao and foundation black as well as siding.) • Foundation walls must be maintained in good repair, strudurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threatto the public health, safetyorwelfare. Seal all cracks and separations wixh a mortar sealanc. iPMc 303.5 (6 Pts) Page3of3 new ba�hroom receptade outlet must have Arc Fault protection. iPnnC eo5.2 (4 pts) Lighting must be provided in every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room. There cannot be any open sockets in any fxtures in an area where water is used, and light pulls must be non-metal in these areas (basements, kixchens and baths). IPMC 605.3 (4pts) (All lights must come on with the corresponding switch or pull). • Decorative features (cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings, similar decorative features) must be mainrained in good repairwith proper anchordge and in safe condition. iPnnc 303.8 (2 pts) • Accessory structures must be maintained structurally sound and in good repair. These include, but are not limited to, detached garages, sheds, fences and walls. IPMC 302J (2 pts) • Chimneys & towers (smoke stacks, etc) must be maintained structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. Replace or repair missing and loose bricks and mortar or any other defects that are noted. iPn4c 303.» (6 pts) • Sidewalks, garage floors and driveways must be kept in a proper state of repair, free from hazardous conditions, and maintained. This indudes, loose, missing, spalling or heaving concrete and asphalt that create an uneven or unstable walking surface. IPnnc 302.3 (2 pts) • Windows, skylighrs and door frames must be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight. IPnnc 3o3.t3 (4 pts). Open-able windows must be easily open- able and capable of being held in position by window hardware (not with sticks or other props�. iPMG 303.13.2 (3 pts) Maintain all glazing free kom cracks and holes. IPMC 303.13.1 (3 pts) • Structural members must be maintained free from deterioration, and must be capable ofsafely supporting the imposed dead and live loads. iPMC 3o3.a (6 pts) • Remove graffiti from property. Grycode eis.o2 5ubd. �o • Removejunk vehicles or store inside an enclosed building or obtain current tabs and ensure that they are operable. cirycode t325.o1 subd.6 RovrsaAA G9 20�5 Most Common Repair Orders Condominium Units This is �a com plete list ofall deFciencies that maybe found during the ins pection. 1%you have any questions about this list or other requirements %aryour inspection, Please call yaur housing insPector. Fire Prevention Missing, inoperable or improperly located smoke detedors. Detectors must be located within 10ft of sleeping rooms, installed per manufacturer's guidelines, and no doser than 4 inches to a corner if mounted on the ceiling. If mounted on a wall, no doser than 4 inches, but no lower than 12 inches to ceiling. iPnnc 7oa.i (10 pts) • Replace smoke alarms if older than 10 years. Old hardwired alarms must be replaced with the same— not battery operated. NFPA �o.a.6 or it.8.�.� /nnN s�ace Fire Marshal recommendation �6 ptsf � Remove items from hallway so that there is a clear exit path (a minimum of 3 feet wide) to all doors and windows. iPnnc �02.� (6 pts) • Repair door, including patio doors and storm doors, and/or lock to fundion property. iPMc 3o3.i 5(3 prs) • Fire separation notmaintained. Using UL-1479. ASTM E-814 fre caulk, seal all penetrations in fire Interior • I nterior surfaces must be free from defects ( peel i ng or missing paint, caulk or grou�, water damage, cracks, holes, etC�. IPMC 304.3 (4 pts) • Tighten handrails and guardrails (interior and eXterior�. IPMC 304.5 (3 pks) • Repair stairs and walking surfaces to be free from defecrs. iPn�tC 3oa.4 (6 pts) • Doors must be maintained in good condition and function properly (induding doset doors�. IPMC 3o3.�s (3 pts) Windows must hold up unassisted and lock properly. Plumbing & Mechanical • Heatrequired:mustsupplysu�cientheatata minimu m of 68 ° F during the period of Odober 1 to May 1. iPnnc eoz.a (5 pts) • Plumbing system and fixtures must be installed & maintained in a safe, sanitary, fundional condition and be free from leaks. ivnnc so4.t & 5oa.2 (5 pts each) walls and ceilings. (In the condos this is needed under ki[chen and bath sinks as they are fire separation walls.) iFc �03.1 (4 pts) Ifneeded, use rated gypsum to Fll larger holes then use the rated f re caulk. • Fire rated doors must self-close and latch from a fullyopen position. (This applies to condo unit entry doors.) IPMC 303.15 and 304.6. IFC 703.2 (3 pts) • Remove double rylinder (keyed) deadbolt locks. IPMC 7023 (4 pts) Remove excessive combustible materials from unit and/or properly store or dispose. iFC 3t5 & chapre� z3 (6 pts) Emergencyescapeopenings/windows. Required emergency escape openings must be maintalned in accordance with the code in effect at the time of construction. Minimum net dear opening size must comply with the code that was in effect at the time of consxruction. iPn4c 7o2a (6 pts) • Insed screens must be in good condition & provided for all openings required forventilation between May 1 and October 1. iPnnc 3o3.i4 (1 pt) (Ifthey are in place during the inspection, they must f t and be in good condition any time ofyear). � Carbon monoxide alarms required in all units. All CO alarms must be certified by nationally recognized testing laboratories that conform to UL2034. CO alarms must be located within 10 feet of each sleeping room. nnN scare scamce 299Fso • Water system is free from hazards. Th is includes inscalling anti siphon devices on handheld shower wands and no flexible waste pipes under sinks in place ofsolid pipe. iPnncso4.3 (10pts) _ . . __ � . , �ou . �.�� .�� a �� a,�� o,__> continue to nexC page � MOSTCOMMON REPAIRORDERS • Watersupply: • An adequate amount ofwater must be supplied. IPMC 505.2 (10 pts) • Water heats to a minimum of 120° F at all fixtures. IPMC SOSA(6 pts) • Waterconnection: water system is connected to an approved public or private system. iPMC sos.i (6 pa) Sanitation • Maintain structure and equipment in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. iPMc 3oa.i (7o pts) Owner's respansibility. • Maintain a clean and sanitary dwelling unit. Pay particular atcention to stove tops and undersides Electrical � All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances must be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. Replace all broken outlets, switches, or cover plates. iPnnc 6os.i (4 pts) ' Provide eledricity to every occupied building. iPn4c 604.� (4 pts) A minimum service of 60 amps 120/240 volt, single phase electrical service is required for dwelling u n its. iPMC 5oa.2 (7o pts) Legibly label all circuits in panel. • Every habitable space in a dwelling must contain at leasttwo separate receptacle outlets. Every laundry area must contain at least one grounded-type receptade with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Every bathroom must contain at least one receptade. Any Page 2 0%2 • Bathrooms &toilet rooms must have an open-able window with a screen or mechanical ventilation fan in the bathroom chat is properlyvented to the exterior. (In the mndo units insure the bath vent and ducc is free kom debris and drawing air from the room). iPnnc 4o3.z (3 pts) Location must provide privacy and not constitu�e the only passageway to a hall or other space, or co the exterior. IPMC503.1 (4p[s) • Sanitary drainage system must be maintained free from obstrudions, leaks and defects. IPMc so5.2 (5 pts) if greasy or food mvered. iPMc 3oa.i (70 pts� Tenant's responsibility. • Maintain strudures and dwelling uniu free from insects and rodents. ivnnc 3o5.i (6pts) new bathroom receptade outlet must have GFQ procection. iPn�c 505.2 (4 pts) � Lighting must be provided in every public hall, interior stairway, toilet room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and furnace room. There cannot be any open sockets in any fixtures in an area where water is used (ki[chens and baths). IPMC 605.3 (4 pts) Citv of Hopkins Rental Inspection Extension Request Form Return to: Christopher P. Kearney, City of Hopkins Building Official 1010 First St. South Hopkins, MN 55343 Fax (952)935-1834 email: ckearney@hopkinsmn.com Date of Reauest: Rental PropertvAddress: Owner's Name Printed: Owner's Siqnature: Contoct Information: Home Email Property Maintenance Code Violationfsl noted on report: Reason for Request of Extension: Requested Extension: 15 Days 30 Days 45 Days **Request Form** Must Be Completed In Full or Request Will Be Automatically Denied 60 Days 90 Days *The above violations of City Code Section 405, Property Maintenance Code and other City Code Sections as applicable were noted at the time of inspection. *Failure to comply with city ordinances in the time set by Code Official may result in legal action and the issuance of an administrative citation (ranging from $300 to $500). *A $50.00 re-inspection fee per unit and per building will be charged for a 2nd re-inspection; $75.00 for a 3r0 re- inspection per unit and per building. Each re-inspection fee thereafter will double ($150, $300, and so forth) per City Code Section 1020.04 *Notice: Work performed on facilities, buildings or systems may require permits from City Departments. *Licensed contractors are required to work on rental properties for electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs and installations. *Re-inspection is due within 30 days unless otherwise noted. *There is no charge for the final compliance inspection. Office Use Only euilding Official Approval: Yes No Date Reason for denial: Rentallnspec[ion Ew[ension Repue5t2.0 5-9-12