Department of Building Inspection

DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION

Housing Inspection Service Division
City and County of San Francisco
49 South Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94103-1226
(628) 652-3700 Fax: (628) 652-3709 Email: DBIHIDComplaints@sfgov.org Website: www.sfdbi.org
NOTICE OF VIOLATION

COMPLAINT NUMBER: 200727373

OWNER/AGENT: LIN WHITNEY H

MAILING
ADDRESS:

LIN WHITNEY H
2364 20TH AVE
SAN FRANCISCO CA

94116

DATE: 31-MAR-09

LOCATION: 4725 MISSION ST

BLOCK:6084 LOT:026

NOTICE TYPE: ROUTINE

BUILDING TYPE: APT

USE TYPE: R2

YOU ARE HEREBY ORDERED TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

	ITEM	DESCRIPTION
1	THIS NOTICE INCLUDES VIOLATIONS FOR THE AREAS NOTED.	Common area unless otherwise noted.
2	REPAIR, MAINTAIN FIRE ESCAPE DROP LADDER IN WORKING CONDITION (SEC 908 HC)	Option: 1) Note: on reinspection day, property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to demonstrate the workability of the fire escape ladders. The fire escapes are to be checked on all buildings during the course of a routine inspection. Non-working fire escape ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately or 2) Note: property manager, owner or the owner's agent needs to provide a proof of the workability of the fire escape ladders. Non-working fire escape ladder is a life safety hazard and must be corrected immediately. Provide a written report from a qualified service company or Licenced contractor stating that all parts and cables have tested and are functional or contact the housing inspector (within 30 days) to witness lowering the ladder in person.
3	RECHARGE ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (905, 1001(m) HC)	( Existing fire extinguishers were recharged in 2003.)
4	PROVIDE CENTRAL ALARM SYSTEM (909 HC)	Post annually renewed fire alarm certification at fire alarm box.
5	REPAIR FLOOR COVERING (1001b,j,o HC)	Repair damaged / defective ceiling in narrow hallway near window on second floor with fire rated sheetrocks.
6	REMOVE OR COVER DAMAGED PAINT IN AN APPROVED MANNER TO PREVENT A LEAD HAZARD. SEE ATTACHED LEAD HAZARD WARNING. (1301 HC)	Rear exterior walls, rear exterior stair and garbage chute.
7	REAR EXTERIOR WALLS, REAR EXTERIOR STAIR AND GARBAGE CHUTE.
8	PAINT WALLS (1001b,1301 HC)	Rear exterior walls, exterior rear stair and garbage chute.
9	Disturbing lead based paint can be EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to dwelling occupants and visitors, particularly to young children, pregnant women, pets, and to people performing work on the premises. For interior or exterior paint removal : Always wet the surface, contain and properly dispose of leaded paint. If you are unsure whether the paint is leaded, you should test it prior to performing any work. If the paint is found to contain lead, you should consult with an expert about appropriate procedures. Proper containment and 3-day notification is required for exterior jobs of more than 10 sq.ft. (Sec.3604, SFBC) Informational packets are available at (415) 558-6088. You can contact the San Francisco Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at: (415) 554-8930 for free advice. IF YOU CAUSE LEAD DUST TO BE CREATED, YOU COULD BE LIABLE FOR ANY ILLNESS CAUSED BY THE DUST. Ordinance #446-97.	Rear exterior walls, rear exterior stair and garbage chute.
10	PROVIDE DEADLATCH LOCKS WITH MIN 1/2" THROW AT EXIT DOORS (706 HC)	Any exit door(s) ( Note: Existing primary locking devise is not acceptable )
11	REINFORCE GLAZING ON INTERIOR ENTRY DOOR(S). REINFORCEMENT MAY INCLUDE 3/8" PLYWOOD, EXPANDED STEEL MESH, 1/4" PLASTIC OR APPROVED EQUAL. (706 HC)	Front door to unit 6: It needs to verify at later inspection.
12	INSPECTOR COMMENTS	1) Refer to # 200999124 for possiblly illegal work without permit for remodeling of commercial store space. 2) It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this Notice of Violation for the purpose of providing entry to the Inspector of those areas not accessed during the initial inspection as specified, and/or to provide access to all areas cited within this Notice. If the property owner cannot attend the scheduled reinspection (as specified on this Notice) it is his/her responsibility to secure a different inspection date and time with the Inspector, and provide all tenants with notification as required by California Civil Code Section 1954 (San Francisco Housing Code Section 303(b), if any dwellings, apartment units or guest rooms are to be accessed during the reinspection.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS. REINSPECTION DATE: 05 May 2009 01:30:00 PM

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE OWNER/OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE CONFIRM REINSPECTION DATE/TIME.

CONTACT HOUSING INSPECTOR : Yasu Morikawa AT --

FOR EVERY INSPECTION AFTER THE INITIAL RE-INSPECTION, A $181.82 FEE WILL BE CHARGED UNTIL THE VIOLATIONS ARE ABATED. SFBC 108.8

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