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Building Code Violations for the Love Shack.BY CURTIS RETHERFORD- - - - TYPE OF ABODE: Gathering place for social club.
INITIAL OBSERVATIONS: • Only marker to indicate the location of the building is a sign at least 10 miles away. The sign was not installed by the county, and is not in the county-mandated colors for road signage (should be green and white, is actually hot pink and cardboard). • Building is set farther back from the rode than necessary, and only
accessible via a long driveway, which appears to be permanently blocked
by a large Chrysler. Car will have to be towed before further action is
taken.
EXTERNAL VIOLATIONS: • Surrounding field is unkempt. • Overly aggressive signage (i.e. "STAY AWAY, FOOLS") . • Excessive oxidation of tin roof. • Several condom wrappers and used condoms were spotted behind premises.
INTERNAL VIOLATIONS: • Particulate matter (likely glitter, possibly ground glass) covers entryway, hallway, et cetera. • No posted sign indicating maximum occupancy. • Occupancy by more persons than mandated by fire code given the size of the building. • Inadequate ventilation. • Pervasive smell (best described as a heavy musk, or funk) throughout
premises.
CONSTRUCTION VIOLATIONS: • Entire shack appears to be inadequately reinforced and will shimmy given
intense jumping or dancing.
NOTES ON INSPECTION: • The front door is excessively thick, which has a tendency to muffle outside speech. Inspector had to knock several times and state name and occupation in an increasingly louder voice before he was allowed entry. • Many of the occupants were noticeably perspiring due to lack of ventilation or air conditioner, and had subsequently removed most of the their clothing. • The only electrical outlet that could have been used for an air
conditioner was instead given over to a jukebox, in possible violation
of code FS-5.20: No Commercial Ventures on Public Property.
SUGGESTED COURSE OF ACTION: Building's owners have been notified of violations on three successive instances. As given by Infraction Code B-52, under the Section of Law CT-1989, building is to be slated for immediate demolition.
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