HomeMy WebLinkAboutCE_CondemnationNotice 1033 n 12th st (11)1033 N 12TH ST
Paducah, KY 42001
104-33-06-002 11-34-51,52 80 X 150 1033 N 12TH L29 B26
CONDEMNATION NOTICE
Owner: OWINGS DOROTHY G ESTATE C/O MICHAEL C OWINGS Book/Page: 851-150
OWINGS DOROTHY G ESTATE C/O MICHAEL C OWINGS
1220 ALLEN LN
PADUCAH, KY 42001
Mailing Address:
Property Maintenance Condemnation Notice for the following location:
Address: Parcel: Description:
Inspections:
12/03/2021 12:00 AM In Violation
Paducah Fire Department
Fire Prevention Division
300 South 5th Street
P.O. Box 2267
Paducah, KY 42002-2267
270-444-8522 or 270-444-8527
Case Number: PM2021-0062
Case Type: Property Maintenance
Case Status: In Progress
Date Case Established: 12/03/2021
Time Case Established: 12:00 AM
Dear Property Owner:
This notice is being sent to inform you of the violations, your responsibilities, the penalties, and your rights.
The City of Paducah, Kentucky enforces the International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by
Chapter 42 of City of Paducah Code Enforcement Board Ordinance. These codes are to protect the public health, safety
and welfare on all existing premises by establishing minimum requirements and standards and remedying any
structure deemed to be a public nuisance.
Under the provisions of this code, a public nuisance is defined as follows:
• Any physical condition or occupancy of any premises or its appurtenances considered an attractive nuisance to
children, including, but not limited to, abandoned wells, shafts, basements, excavations and unsafe fences or
structures, or
• Any premises designated as unsafe for human habitation, or
• Any premises that is manifestly capable of being a fire hazard, or is manifestly unsafe or unsecured so as to endanger
life, limb or property, or
• Any premises from which the plumbing, heating or facilities required by this code have been removed, or from which
utilities have been disconnected, destroyed, removed or rendered ineffective, or the required precautions against
trespassers have not been provided, or
• Any premises that is unsanitary, or that is littered with rubbish or garbage, or that has an uncontrolled growth of
weeds, or
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Violation(s):
Violation: 108.1.3 STRUCTURE UNFIT FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY
A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the
degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and
contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or
because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
Violation Identified: NO UTILITY SERVICES
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 302.1 SANITATION
All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of
the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
Violation Identified:
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 304.13.1 GLAZING
All glazing materials shall be maintained free from cracks and holes.
Violation Identified: BROKEN WINDOWS
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 304.15 DOORS
All exterior doors, door assemblies, operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all
entrances to dwelling units and sleeping units shall tightly secure the door. Locks on means of egress doors shall be in accordance
with Section 702.3.
Violation Identified:
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 304.18 BUILDING SECURITY
Doors, windows or hatchways for dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be provided with devices designed to
provide security for the occupants and property within.
Violation Identified: DOORS HAVE BEEN KICKED IN
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 308.1 ACCUMULATION OF RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
• Any structure that is in a state of dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; faulty construction; overcrowded; open, vacant
or abandoned; damaged by fire to the extent so as not to provide shelter; in danger of collapse or failure; and
dangerous to anyone on or near the premises.
The above reference premise is deemed to be a public nuisance subject to the definition found above. Therefore, the
premise is hereby condemned pursuant to PM-108.1 and shall be placarded and vacated.
The violations detected are specifically as follows:
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Violation Identified: TRASH IN HOUSE
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 505.1 GENERAL
Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to
either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and
showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the International Plumbing Code.
Violation Identified:
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 602.1 FACILITIES REQUIRED
Heating facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section.
Violation Identified:
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 604.1 FACILITIES REQUIRED
Every occupied building shall be provided with an electrical system in compliance with the requirements of this section and Section
605.
Violation Identified:
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
Violation: 704.1 GENERAL
All systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, actuate an alarm, or suppress or control a fire or any combination thereof shall
be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with the International Fire Code.
Violation Identified:
Status: In Violation Create Date: 12/03/2021 Resolved Date:
It is your responsibility to obtain a permit from the Paducah Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division pursuant to
PM104.7 to (1) have all repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by
the above violations to be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner pursuant to PM-102.5. or (2) have the
premise razed and debris removed pursuant to PM-110.1. Repairs must be made within the time specified on the
vacate notice to make the property safe or the property will not be allowed to be occupied.
Failure to comply with this notice can result in the Fire Prevention Division causing contractor ordered actions and
necessary steps to ensure the violations are corrected pursuant to Chapter 42-43 of the Code Enforcement Board
Ordinance and may include the premise to be razed and the cost of such razing and removal shall be charged against
the real estate pursuant to PM-110.3 You are hereby ordered to contact the Fire Prevention within seven (7) days of
the date this notice was issued. Re-inspections may occur every 60 days and penalties for no action (Failure to Comply)
are as follows: Initial (1st) Inspection – No Charge, 2nd Inspection – No Charge, 3rd Inspection - $250.00, 4th
Inspection - $350.00, 5th and all subsequent follow-up Inspections: $500.00. A lien may be place against the property
for all costs incurred plus interest pursuant to Section 42-44.
You have the right to appeal this notice. A hearing by the Code Enforcement Board will be granted provided that
within seven (7) days of date this notice was served, you have filed a written petition containing a request for such a
hearing and a statement of the grounds pursuant to Sec. 42-40. You may submit your written petition to this office,
Fire Prevention Division of the Paducah Fire Department.
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Furthermore, it shall be unlawful to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of the premise to another
unless the receiving party acknowledges receipt of this Order and gives written notice to this office of fully accepting
the responsibility of this order pursuant to PM-107.6.
This office is interested in seeking compliance with this notice and the International Property Maintenance Code not in
levying punishment. Our only intent is to provide a reasonable degree of safety for the citizens of Paducah. Should
you need additional information, please contact the City of Paducah – Fire Prevention Division 270-444-8522.
Matt Willett
Code Enforcement Officer
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