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Decks, pools and other accessory structures conformed to zoning regulations and building codes.

Permanent swimming pools, spas and hot tubs must be enclosed with a fence, barrier (gates) in accordance with section 303.2 of this code as amended.

Cellar drains or sump pumps connected to a public sewer must be removed.

Roof drains must not be connected to a public sewer.

A smoke detector must be installed on each floor level and in every bedroom, along with the hallway or common area outside each bedroom.

A CO detector must be located in the vicinity of bedrooms when a dwelling unit has an attached garage or fuel-burning appliance. Hardwired CO detectors must be maintained. Additional CO detectors required by this code may be battery operated.

A fire extinguisher equipped with a hose and nozzle and of a five-pound ABC dry powder rating must be supplied for the kitchen.

An existing acceptable 60 ampere service, or a minimum of 100 ampere three-wire electric service, must be installed for the dwelling.

All kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms, laundry rooms, garages and unfinished basements, or any outlets within six feet of water source, must be supplied with a ground fault receptacle.

Plumbing must meet sanitary conditions and safety.

Sewer lateral must pass inspection as per Ordinance No. 370. Lateral inspection protocol and permits are issued by the Schwenksville Borough Authority.

All gas ranges must be supplied with shutoff valves installed behind the range.

All electrical ranges excepting built in cooking appliances must have an outlet installed at the rear of the range.

Anti-tilt devices to be installed on all ranges.

Proper dryer ventilation in accordance with Section 403.5 of this Code.

Buildings shall have approved address numbers in accordance with Section 304.3 of this code as amended. Building numbers or approved building identification shall be placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be contrasted with their background. Address numbers shall be arabic numerals. Numbers shall be a minimum of four inches with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch.

Handrails for steps in accordance with Section 304.12 and compliant with the Building Code. Sidewalks - must be repaired or replaced in Accordance with Section 302.3.2 of this Code. [See in Chapter 143, Article II, of the Schwenksville Borough Codified Code.]

Retaining walls accessible to public areas must satisfy Section 302.7.

The property must be in clean and sanitary condition.

A certificate of inspection must be provided by a Borough authorized heat and oil burner service dealer for the heating unit.

All solid fuel-burning appliances and the chimney/vent must be cleaned and inspected by a Borough authorized chimney sweep or service dealer of the heating unit.

Owner/Seller will be notified of Violations for the above referenced Codes & Ordinances; the owner/seller must correct the violations before settlement or inform the new owner of all pending violations, and provide the Borough with a signed

Letter of Intent signed by whomever will be responsible for the correction of the violations, which must occur within the specified time frame of the transfer of the deed to the new owner. Failure to abate said violation shall be subject to the penalties set forth in §106 of the 2018 IPMC.

In the event that the property transfer does not occur, the present owner must correct all listed violations within 60 days of the date on which the settlement on the property was to have occurred, or from written notice from the Borough of Schwenksville. Failure to abate such violations shall be subject to the penalties set forth in §106 of the 2018 IPMC.

Before the issuance of a certificate for use and occupancy, a full code compliance inspection shall be conducted in accordance with the International Maintenance Code/2006 Edition as amended by the Borough of Schwenksville, the International Fire Prevention Code and the U.C.C. Building Code as adopted by Schwenksville Borough.

Sewer Lateral must pass inspection as per Ordinance No. 370. Lateral inspection protocol and permits are issued by the Schwenksville Borough Authority. Notification of passed inspection required by the Borough.

Sidewalks - must be repaired or replaced in accordance with Section 302.3.2 of this Code. [See in Chapter 143 Article II of the Schwenksville Borough Codified Code.]

Retaining walls accessible to public areas must satisfy Section 302.7.

If violations for any of the above codes and ordinances are noted, the owner must inform the new owner of all pending violations, and a notarized letter of intent shall be signed by whoever will be responsible for the correction of the violations, which must occur within 60 days of transfer of the deed to the new owner.

All Hazardous building, safety, fire, plumbing and electrical violations cited at the time of inspection by the Building Code Official shall be corrected in the time specified by the Building Code Official and/or Fire Marshal.

The new owner is responsible for applying for a Use Permit before opening any new businesses and is subject to residential rental registration and inspection procedures if applicable

In the event that the property transfer does not occur, the present owner must correct all listed violations within 60 days of the date on which the settlement on the property was to have occurred, or from written notice from the Borough of Schwenksville. Failure to abate such violations shall be subject to the penalties set forth in §106 of the 2006 IPMC.

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