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ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 12/10/18
AGENDA ITEM TI TI,E Updating
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SP oNsOR' S The revised rental licensing inspection ordinance provides more oversight of Residential
SUMMARY Licensing Program inspections conducted by non -city inspectors.
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ATTACHMENTS
12/10/18
Informational Memorandum dated 11/27/18 (updated after CDN meeting)
Ordinance
Rental Inspection Checklist
Quadrant Map
Minutes from the Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee of 11/27/18
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City of Tukwila
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor
TO: Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee
FROM: Jack Pack, DCD Director
BY: Nora Gierloff, Deputy DCD Director and Kia Shagena, Code Enforcement
Officer
CC: Mayor Ekberg
DATE: November 27, 2018, modified after 11/27 CDN meeting
SUBJECT: Updated Residential Rental Inspector Requirements
ISSUE
Proposal to update the requirements at TMC 5.06 to provide more oversight of Residential
Rental Licensing Program inspections conducted by non -city inspectors.
BACKGROUND
In addition to annual licensing, all approximately 4,000 rental housing units in the City must pass
an inspection every 4 years, see Attachment C. Properties with up to 4 units may use a City
inspector while all larger properties must use a private inspector who meets specific
qualifications. The City may also inspect units in response to complaints at other times.
In 2017, the City was made aware of a series of insufficient and or incomplete rental inspection
reports that were submitted to the City by a private non -city inspector. Since the discovery of
this information, the inspector has been removed from the City's list of approved inspectors and
has not inspected any additional units.
On October 9, 2018 the City received a complaint regarding a four-plex with a collapsed ceiling
that was due to a prolonged roof leak. This property had been inspected by the offending
inspector in October of 2017. The families were assisted in finding permanent housing and the
property owner paid their relocation assistance.
The rental housing staff has reached out to property owners whose last inspection was
performed by this inspector to offer a courtesy inspection by our inspection staff. Hopefully this
will allow us to proactively identify any additional housing safety issues, see Attachment B.
While the City's inspection program can identify unsafe or unsanitary conditions in rental units it
is also important that tenants communicate any issues directly to their landlords according to the
procedures in State law (RCW 59.18). Though retaliation for complaints is prohibited, some
tenants are reluctant to request repairs. The City does accept anonymous complaints, however
when they are in regard to a specific unit landlords may assume the tenant was involved.
In response to the Council's Housing Policy Work Session Tukwila's Human Services staff and
the family liaisons from the Tukwila School District coordinated a tenant education training by
the King County Bar Association in June 2017. Other sources of information and assistance for
tenants include:
• Tenants Union of Washington State hotline, walk in clinics, and web site information in
Spanish, Somali and Vietnamese;
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• Northwest Justice Project online information for tenants and landlords in Spanish and
Russian and hotline for legal services;
• KC Bar Association offers low cost legal assistance and free Neighborhood Legal Clinics
with interpretation held in South King County;
• Solid Ground free housing counseling services including information on landlord -tenant
law; and
• Catholic Community Services free legal assistance to low-income residents of King
County who are facing eviction.
DISCUSSION
During the October 23, 2018 Community Development and Neighborhoods Committee meeting
the Committee requested staff bring forward proposed updates to the Residential Rental
Licensing Program inspection requirements to help mitigate this type of issue in the future and
provide the City additional recourse when addressing similar situations.
Staff proposes the addition of an audit provision to the code which allows the code official to
reinspect units when the inspection report results are in question, see Attachment A.
Additionally, staff recommends adding provisions that:
1) Inspectors may not have a financial interest in the properties they inspect; and
2) The City may revoke a rental license if an inspection checklist is submitted to the City
that the owner or the inspector knew or should have known was false.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The only direct costs would be staff time required to implement and enforce the audit and
revocation provisions. This would include the staff time for required reinspections.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to approve the ordinance and consider this item at the December
10' Committee of the Whole meeting with possible adoption at the Special Meeting that night.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Draft Residential Rental Licensing Inspection Ordinance
B. Rental Inspection Checklist
C. Quadrant Map
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, MODIFYING THE
STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
PROGRAM INSPECTORS; AMENDING ORDINANCE
NOS. 2519 §3, 2459 §2, AND 2281 §1 (PART), AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
5.06.050; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila's Residential Rental Business License and Inspection
Program has been effective in improving the quality of the City's rental housing stock; and
WHEREAS, under this program all residential rental units are required to pass a safety
inspection at least once every four years; and
WHEREAS, approximately 85 percent of these inspections are performed by private
inspectors who meet specific certification requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that additional oversight of the private inspectors
is desirable to protect the health and safety of Tukwila's renters;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. TMC Section 5.06.050 Amended. Ordinance Nos. 2519 §3, 2459 §2,
and 2281 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code Section 5.06.050, "Inspection
Required," are hereby amended to read as follows:
5.06.050 Inspection Required
A. The property owner is responsible for obtaining an inspection of each rental unit
and submitting the Inspection Checklist to the code official no later than September 30
of the year the Certificate of Compliance expires.
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B. When a unit changes from owner occupancy to a rental, the inspection must
occur before the unit is occupied by the tenant. An inspection is not required the year a
Certificate of Occupancy is issued for a newly -constructed building, and thereafter the
building will be inspected according to the quadrant in which it is located.
C. Owners of complexes with 5 or more units are required to utilize a non -City
inspector who. Owners of rental properties with fewer than 5 units may utilize a City
inspector or a non -City inspector. Non -City inspectors must meets the qualifications
defined herein, and who is be preapproved by the City, and may not have a financial
interest in the property.
Inspection Checklist to the owner with the application form.
The City shall provide the
D. The code official shall issue a Certificate of Compliance for rental units that
comply with applicable laws based on a submitted Inspection Checklist. If using a non -
City inspector, the owner shall be responsible for making the inspection arrangements
with the non -City inspector.
E. The code official shall audit Inspection Checklists submitted by private
inspectors and based on audit results may reinspect units on that property or inspected
by that inspector.
F. Submittal of an Inspection Checklist that the owner knows or should have
known is false may result in revocation of the residential rental business license and
penalties defined in TMC Section 5.06.200.
G. An Inspector may be removed from the City's approved list for reasons
including, but not limited to:
1. Submittal of an Inspection Checklist that the inspector knows or should
have known is false.
2. Conviction for any crime that occurs in connection with an inspection.
3. Failure to hold a valid Tukwila business license.
Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the
City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary
corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to
other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering
and section/subsection numbering.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be
invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the
remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2018.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Rachel B. Turpin, City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
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Deportment of Community Development Jack Pace, Director
RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING
PROG • M: INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
File # RENT
Final Inspection Score
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Owner name:
Mailing address:
DWELLING TYPE: [I] Duplex
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n Condominium El Fourplex
El Apartments w/ 5 or more units
Li Accessory Dwelling Unit
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RENTAL PROPERTY INFORMATION
Rental Address:
Property Name:
In this dwelling, number of:
Bedrooms - Bathrooms -
Unit Number:
UNIT DOES NOT PASS IF INSPECTION RESULTS IN A TOTAL OF 25 OR MORE NON-COMPLIANCE POINTS
• PLIE WIT STANDARD?
IPMC
A EXTERIOR PROPERTY
YES
v
N/A
V
NO
v
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
302.1
Clean, safe & sanitary / no uncontained debris
•
(--C
1
302.2
No standing water or erosion
(4
('—
C
1
302,3
Sidewalks/driveways free of hazards
(IC
C
1
302,4
No weeds in excess of 12 inches
(4
C
C
1
302.5
No evidence of rodent harborage I vermin infestation
C
(—
2
302.7
Accessory structures in good repair
(4
C
C
1
302.8
No junk vehicles/under repair outside garage
64
(—
C
1
302.9
Free from graffiti
(4
(—
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1
308
Approved garbage containers with tight fitting lids
(--.
(.—
1
ec on —
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
B SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS & HOT TUBS
YES
v
NIA
vV
NO
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
303.1
Clean, sanitary, in good repair
(4
C
C
1
303.2
Enclosure 60" high, with self -closing latch on gate
(4C
(—
3
Date of last public health inspection
(multi -family complexes only):
Section B — SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS & HOT TUBS
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
C EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
YES
v
NIA
1,0"
NO
v
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
304.2
Surfaces in good repair
(4
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1
304.3
Address numbers 4" tall & visible from street
4
C
(—
1
304.4
Structural members in good repair
(4
(--
C
3
304.5
Foundation walls in good repair
44
C'
C
3
304.6
Exterior walls in good repair
(ii'
(-
C
3
304.7
Roof and drainage in good repair
(4
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2
304.8
Decorative features in good repair
—
C.
(—
1
304.9
Overhang extensions in good repair
(4
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2
304.10
Stairways, decks, porches, balconies in good repair
(4
(—
C
3
304.11
Chimneys and towers in good repair
,
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2
304.12
Handrails and guardrails firmly fastened
C—
C
C
3
Section C — EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
Total of Non -Compliance Points
35
COMPLIES WITH STANDARD?
IPMC
D DWELLING UNIT ENTRY
YES
v
NIA
✓
NO
V
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
304.15
Exterior doors in good repair; deadbolt locks operable.,
by knob; deadbolt throw not less than 1 inch
±
2
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
(•`�
%
1
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
Section D - DWELLING UNIT ENTRY
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
E LIVING ROOM
YES
`/
NIA
`/
NO
V
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
305,3
Wall surface in good repair
i
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
(®
f
C,
1
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
(•
f
C'
1
402.1
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing
C,
C
1
403.1
directly to outdoors. (1)
504,1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
(I
C
(
3
602.3
Adequate source of heat (2)
(•'
(
C�'
25
602.5
605.2
Two separate & remote electrical receptacle outlets
C•
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2
404.4.1
Size, in square feet
(min. 120 square feet):
Section E - LIVING ROOM
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
F DINING ROOM
YES
v
NIA
✓
NO
V
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
(®'
C
(
1
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
(•
C-'`
(�'
1
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
(i
C~'
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1
402,1
403 1
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing
directly to outdoors. (1)
•
-
(
1
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
(®
;
{
3
602:3
602,5
Adequate source of heat (2)
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25
605.2
Two separate & remote electrical receptacle outlets
(3•
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2
Size, in square feet;
Section F - DINING ROOM
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
G KITCHEN / UTILITY
YES
v
NIA
v
NO
v
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
305,3
Wall surface in good repair
(+
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1
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
C:
305,4
Floor surface in good repair
(•
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1
309
Free of insect or rodent infestation
CI
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3
302.E
Stove vent connected and functional
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2
403.4
properly
404.2
Has a clear path of not less than 3 feet clearance
between counterfronts and appliances or walls
•
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t
1
404.7
Has kitchen sink, cooking stove, refrigerator, and
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25
502.1
counter space
504,1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
(•'
505.1
Hot and cold water to all plumbed fixtures
(,+
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25
605.2
Two separate & remote electrical receptacle outlets
C®
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2
403.5
Clothes dryer exhaust vented properly to exterior
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2
505.4
Water heater correctly installed
(+
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3
605.2
Laundry area - one grounded -type receptacle or GFCI
(-
Section G - KITCHEN/UT/LIT
Total of Non -Compliance Points
36
COMPLIES
YES
V
WITH
NIA
V
STANDARD?
NO
v
N-C
PTS
IPMC
H BATHROOM
COMMENTS
404.4,3
Separate bathroom with toilet, sink, & tub or shower
C
C
C
25
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
(40
C"
C
1
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
if;
C
(—
1
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
-
(-
C
1
403.2
Bathroom and toilet room properly ventilated
(Openable window or functional mechanical fan)
'
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2
503.1
Door for privacy, in good repair, securely attached
l'l
l
1
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
(il
C
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3
505.1
Hot and/or cold water to all fixtures
•
—
25
605,2
Has at least one electrical receptacle
1
This is
Bathroom #
of
total
bathrooms in Section H - BATHROOM
dwelling unit (3) Total of Non -Compliance Points
0
IPMc
YES
v
N/A
v
NO
v
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
H BATHROOM NO ADD'L
404.4.3
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C
25
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
1
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
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I
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
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C
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Am.,
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Bathroom and toilet room properly ventilated
(Openable window or functional mechanical fan)
r
2
503.1
Door for privacy, in good repair, securely attached
C
C
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
•
(-
505.1
Hot and/or cold water to all fixtures
a
C
C
25
605.2
Has at least one electrical receptacle
,
This is
Bathroom #
of
total
bathrooms in
dwelling unit (3)
Section H- BATHROOM
Total of Non -Compliance Points
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YES
v
NIA
v
NO
V
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
H BATHROOM NO ADD'L
404.4.3
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C
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25
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
,
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
—
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Cl
1
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
0
I
403.2
Bathroom and toilet room properly ventilated
(Openable window or functional mechanical fan)
2
503.1
Door for privacy, in good repair, securely attached
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k0C
1
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or eaks
C
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3
505.1
Hot and/or cold water to all fixtures
25
605.2
Has at least one electrical receptacle
•
1
This is
Bathroom #
of
total
bathrooms in
dwelling unit (3)
Section H - BATHROOM
Total of Non -Compliance Points
NOTES
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COMPLIES WITH STANDARD?
IPMC
I BEDROOM
YES
g/
NIA
s/
NO
V
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
•
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
ii
C
C
1
305.6
Door, in good repair, securely attached
1
402.1
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing
•
(-
403.1
directly to outdoors, (1)
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
,
602.3
602.5
Adequate source of heat (2)
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25
605.2
Two separate & remote electrical receptacle outlets
k•
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1
This is
Bedroom #
of
total
bedrooms in S'ze, in square feet
dwelling unit (3) (min. 70 sq ft per 404.4.1):
Section I - Bedroom
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
YES
v
NIA
v
NO
V
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
I
I BEDROOM I NO ADD'L
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
'
1
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
(ii'
(-
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
(ii
(
1
305.6
Door, in good repair, securely attached
402.1
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing
-
(--
1
403.1
directly to outdoors. (1)
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
Cs'
C
C
3
602.3
602.5
Adequate source of heat (2)
25
605.2
Two separate & remote electrical receptacle outlets
(
C
C
1
This is
Bedroom #
of
total
bedrooms in S'ze, in square feet
dwelling unit (3) (min. 70 sq ft per 404,4.1):
ect on I - Bedroom
Total of Non -Compliance Points
IPMC
I
BEDROOM NO ADD'L
YES
v
N/A
v
NO
v
N-C
PTS
COMMENTS
305.3
Wall surface in good repair
1
305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
C
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C
1
305.4
Floor surface in good repair
C
(
C
1
305.6
Door, in good repair, securely attached
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402.1
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing
'
r
403.1
directly to outdoors, (1)
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
C
•
602.3
602.5
Adequate source of heat (2)
C
(i.'
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25
605.2
Two separate & remote electrical receptacle outlets
r
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This is
Bedroom #
of
total
bedrooms in S'ze, in square feet
dwelling unit (3) (min. 70 sq ft per 4044.1):
Section I - Bedroom
Total of Non -Compliance Points
38
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305.3
Wall surface in good repair
C
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305.3
Windows and frames in good repair
(7
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305.4
Floor surface in good repair
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305,6
Door, in good repair, securely attached
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C
402.1
Minimum of 1 openable, approved -size window facing
403.1
directly to outdoors. (1)
504.1
No visible mold, signs of moisture or leaks
3
602.3
Adequate source of heat (2)
C_
CO-
25
602.5
605.2
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C
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385.3
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3O5.4
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35
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25
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3
505.4
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3
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25
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YES
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IPMC
K OTHER
COMMENTS
402.2
LIGHTING FIXTURES REQUIRED: Public hall
-
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C
1
402,2
Interior stairway
C.
402.3
Toilet room
( '
402.3
Kitchen
C
C
1
402.3
Bathroom
•
C
C
1
402.3
Laundry room
(iC.
C
1
404 '1
Dwelling provides privacy/separated from adjoining
units
25
504.3
No plumbing system hazards found
25
603,1
Mechanical equipment properly installed & maintained
25
603.5
Combustion air supply is adequate for fuel -burning
equip
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C
25
604.1
Unit has electrical service provided by utility
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C
C,
25
604.3
No electrical system hazards found
Cs
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C
25
Section K — OTHER
Total of Non -Compliance Points
n
LI
IPMC
L MEANS OF EGRESS; FIRE PROTECTION
YES
v
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v
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PTS
COMMENTS
702.1
Safe, continuous, unobstructed path of travel
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C
c
25
702.3
702.4
Doors, bars, grilles, grates over emergency escape
openings are readily operable from inside,
without keys or special knowledge
•
C
(—.
25
702.4
Adequate emergency egress from all habitable spaces
(‘-‘
CC
25
703.2
Fire doors not blocked, obstructed or inoperable
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25
704.2.1
SMOKE DETECTORS REQUIRED: on each story
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C
C
25
704.2.2
Inside each bedroom
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25
704.2.3
On ceiling or wall outside of each sleeping area
C
C
25
RCW
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIRED (on
25
19.27.530
each story, in immediate vicinity of each sleeping area)
'ection L — ;
Total of Non -Compliance Points
NOTES: (1) Screens required on openings used for ventilation. Minimum total glazed area shall be at least 8% of floor area.
Openable area shall be at least 4% of floor area.
(2) Capable of maintaining 68°F temperature 3 feet above floor & 2 feet inward from center of exterior wall.
Space heaters not permitted as only source of heat.
(3) For additional rooms, attach supplementary inspection forms as necessary.
INSPECTOR COMMENTS:
Inspection date:
Inspector's signature:
Landlord/owner signature:
Inspector's name (print):
KIA M. SHAGENA
)110.- INSPECTION SCORE:
Total non-compliance points
(25+ points = inspection failure)
0
City will issue "Certificate of Compliance" for units
accruing less than 25 points. Units accruing 25 points
or more constitute a failure. Landlord has 30 days
to correct deficiencies and obtain re -inspection.
A unit must pass inspection in order to receive
Certificate of Compliance and Residential Rental
Housing Business License and be considered fit
for occupancy. Certificates of Compliance are valid
for four calendar years from date of inspection.
Properties must be reinspected prior to expiration.
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Exhibit 2
City of
Tukwila
Rental Housing
Inspection
Deadlines
41
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Community Development & Neighborhoods Minutes November 27, 2018
D. Ordinance: Rental Housing Certification Inspection Audit Process
Staff is seeking Council approval of an ordinance that would amend Tukwila Municipal Code
Chapter 5.06 to add an audit provision that allows the City code official to reinspect units when
inspection reports are in question. The proposal also contains new provisions to prohibit
inspectors from having a financial interest in the properties and to allow the City to revoke a
rental license if an inspection checklist is submitted that the owner or inspector knows to be
false. Councilmember Idan asked if there were other programs that had even more
accountability requirements built in and he would like to take the opportunity to strengthen the
code as much as possible. Staff noted that rental housing inspection programs are rare and
Tukwila's was modeled after Seattle's. License revoking of an occupied unit would be
detrimental to the tenants, so the City must strike a balance. Chair Kruller asked if the proposed
ordinance addresses the concerns raised by those who submitted this item to the Committee.
She is still concerned about inspectors and owners intentionally issuing false or misleading
inspection reports. Chair Kruller also raised the possibility of a whistleblower program to protect
people afraid to report. Staff stated that anonymous reporting is already a possibility, but the
Washington State Landlord -Tenant has specific requirements for tenants and includes anti -
retaliation language. Chair Kruller asked what the City can do about immediate safety issues,
such as a fallen floor. Staff replied that the City could request an inspection but need permission
from the renter or the owner to enter the unit. Staff feels there is misunderstanding in the
community about tenant vs. owner responsibilities and has been increasing education and
outreach. Councilmember Idan suggested targeting "hot spot" areas where problems are
known. He also suggested contacting an inspector's professional organization when the City is
aware of poor work. Councilmembers Hougardy and Idan stated support for the proposed
ordinance. Councilmember Kruller stated that she does not support it at this time as she believes
it does not go far enough to address the concerns she has heard. MAJORITY APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO DECEMBER 10, 2018 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
E. 2018 Community Development and Neighborhoods Work Plan
Committee members and staff discussed the Committee work plan including items completed
and status of pending items. Staff will update the document for Chair Kruller's presentation at
the December 10, 2018 Committee of the Whole. DISCUSSION ONLY.
Adjourned 6:35 p.m.
Committee Chair Approval
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