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,-� MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mason County Bldg. III, 426 West Cedar Street
- PO Box 186, Shelton, WA 98584
1857 www.co.mason.wa.us (360)427-9670 Belfair(360)275-4467 Elma (360)482-5269
March 5, 2008
Charles & Lisa Olin
4780 E. McCreavy Rd.
Union, WA 98592-9420
Mason County Building Code Violation: BCC2008-00001
RE: MASON COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS:
- BLD2000-00544 - CANCELLED
BLD97-00069 - CANCELLED
SWG99-00206 - REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Site Address: 4780 E. McCreavy Rd., Union, WA
Legal Description: NE NE
Parcel No.: 32130-11-00000
To all interested parties:
The Mason County Building Department has an open enforcement case against the
above described parcel of land situated within Mason County for construction of single family
residence and barn and failing to obtain final inspection and approval of occupancy and use.
According to the Mason County Assessor records, you are the current Title Owner and
Taxpayer of this parcel.
Pursuant to Mason County Code, Title 14 Building and Construction, a permit and final
occupancy is required under the 2006 International Building Code and your property is currently
in violation status.
Our records indicate that you have three outstanding permits that have never had
a final inspection and you are currently in violation for occupancy and use:
BLD2000-00554 - Construction for single family residence. Final inspection failed
on 6/17/2002 and you were granted 180 days temporary occupancy on 6/26/2002.
To date, no inspections have been scheduled and your permit has since expired.
BLD97-00069 -Construction of 2034 sq. ft barn. Only inspection conducted was for
a hole inspection, which passed on 3/24/97. To date, no inspections have been
scheduled and your permit has since expired.
SWG99-00206 - Final Installation inspection failed. As-built is required prior to final
inspection. Case referred to Environmental Health. Please contact Cindy Waite at
(360) 427-9670 ext. 353 regarding permit requirements and compliance actions.
A letter was sent to you regarding scheduling a final inspection on BLD2000-00544 on
12/12/2007 requesting you schedule an inspection within 21 days of the date of the letter. We
received your response in a letter on 12/31/2007. You responded inaccurately in the letter
stating that "the code and title requirement under Title 14 was not in effect when all permits and
compliance's were in effect and have no bearing on your permits or building process. Therefore
no further action is required or necessary." I have included the 1994 and 1997 Uniform Building
Code along with the 2006 International Building Code, which does apply to your parcel and
permits issued under BLD2000-00554 and BLD97-00069.
Per Mason County Code, Title 14, Building and Construction Code, 1994
and 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 106.1 Permits Required Except
as specified in Section 106.2 of this section, no building or structure regulated
by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered repaired, moved,
improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate permit for each
building or structure has first been obtained from the building official.
Per Mason County Code, Title 14, Building and Construction Code,
1994 and 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 106.4.4 Expiration Every
permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall
expired by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit,
or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned
at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such
work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and
the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such
work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans
and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit
after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
Per Mason County Code, Title 14, Building and Construction Code,
1994 and 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 108.3 Inspection Requests
It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify
the building official that such work is ready for inspection.
Per Mason County Code, Title 14, Building and Construction Code,
1994 and 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 109.1 Use and Occupancy
No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing
occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be
made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as
provided herein.
Per Mason County Code, Title 14, Building and Construction Code,
1994 and 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 109.4 Temporary Certificate
If the building official finds that no substantial hazard will result from occupancy
of any building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary
certificate of occupancy may be issued for the used of a portion or portions of a
building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.
The Mason County Code, Title 14, Building and Construction Code, 2006 International
Building Code reads the same as the 1994 and 1997 Uniform Building Code, except changes to
the Chapter and Section references. Please reference 2006 International Building Code,
Section 105.1 Permits Required, Section 105.5 Expiration; Section 109.5 Inspection Requests;
Section 101.1 Use and Occupancy; and Section 110.3 Temporary Occupancy.
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I have attached a copy of our amendments to Title 14, Building and Construction, Mason
County Code, which states when the codes were updated and amended. Also included are the
codes that are referenced above. The code strictly applies to both of your permits, which have
since been cancelled. You are required to get a final inspection and approval of occupancy and
use on both structures and further inspections are required in order to meet compliance and
avoid further enforcement actions. A final inspection is required and will be conducted
under the code in which your permit was issued.
Current violations consist of the following:
Illegal occupancy and use of barn and residence as per Mason County Code Title 14,
Chapter 14.12.050. Failing to obtain final inspections and occupancy as per 2006
International Building Code, Section 109.1, 109.5, 110.1, 110.2 and 110.3 under Mason
County Code Title 14, Chapter 14.08.10.
To bring your site into compliance, you must:
1 . Obtain final passing inspections and permanent occupancy under BLD97-00069 for barn
and BLD2000-00544 for single family residence.
2. A $68.00 investigation fee is required for each inspection, per permit until final
inspection and conditions are met.
3. Schedule inspections along with $68.00 inspection fee for each inspection within 21 days
of the date of this letter or prior to March 31, 2008.
Pursuant to the Mason County Code, this department may issue civil infractions when a
violation of Title 14, Building and Construction Code, occurs. Additionally, Title 15 of the Mason
County Code also allows for the case to be heard and penalties assessed according to Section
15.13 through the Hearings Examiner process. Hearing Examiner fee for hearings and/or
appeals is $1875.00.
In the event that you fail to comply, by the compliance deadline of March 31, 2008,
we will pursue additional enforcement action against you, including, but not limited to
recording against parcel, civil infractions, liens against the property through the Mason
County Hearings Examiner process and/or criminal prosecution as allowed under Title
15.13 of the Mason County Code.
Please contact me to make the necessary arrangements prior to March 31, 2008 to
resolve these issues. I look forward to speaking with you and discussing your options and what
your intentions are in these matters.
In the event that you feel you have received this notice in error or that the facts are
inaccurate, I strongly encourage you to contact me at (360) 427-9670 ext. 356 to discuss your
concerns immediately.
Sincerely,
Mindi Brock
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement
Cc: Property File
Attachments: Case activity listings, Mason County Code Amendments, 1994 and 1997 Uniform
Building Codes and 2006 International Building Codes, correspondence letter
MASON COO
MASON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mason County Bldg. III, 426 West Cedar Street
PO Box 186, Shelton, WA 98584
1854 www.co.mason.wa.us (360)427-9670 Belfair(360)275-4467 Elma (360)482-5269
April 22, 2008
Attention: Diane / Chicago Title Company
RE: Mason County Community Development Permits for the following property:
Owner / Taxpayer: Charles & Lisa Olin
Site Address: 4780 E. McCreavy Rd., Union, WA 98592-9420
Legal Description: NE NE
Parcel: 32130-11-00000
To all interested parties:
The Mason County Building Department has reviewed all the building permits listed for
the above listed parcel. There are currently no outstanding fees that are due or delinquent. All
permits are current or are in the process of receiving final inspections.
In the event that you feel you have received this notice in error or that the facts are
inaccurate, please contact me at (360) 427-9670 ext. 356 to discuss your concerns immediately.
Sincerely,
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Mindi Brock
Building Inspector/Code Enforcement
Cc: Property File
(9/10/2008) Mindi Brock - RE: Hi Lisa Page 11
From: "Lisa Olin" <LOlin@sheltonschools.org> 2 Z130 2 _
To: "Mindi Brock" <MindiB@co.mason.wa.us> J
Date: 9/10/2008 10:10 AM
Subject: RE: Hi Lisa
I really appreciate your cooperation---really--so sorry to have to spend
your time emailing back and forth. I just talked to my husband and he
can have the whole thing built but the final panels for filling in
between the railing and the steps will not be done by that time. We are
having glass people come out to give us an estimate and tell us what
they can do today. (It really has taken this long to decide.) However,
the glass won't be ready probably for weeks. S000000---- if the rails
are built, but not stained and finished, can we still get signed off?
don't think that the county can regulate the finish, right? Could we
put in panels that meet the code of not having more than 4 inch spaces
and get a final signoff? Having this loom over us seems to be the part
that makes Charlie angry and uncooperative, being someone who naturally
rallies against authority. If we could get this settled, I think he'd
calm down and do the final finish work immediately.
He's angry again and wants this signed off finally. Extending the next
180 days would be the logical approach but that is just the
authoritarian viewpoint that he can't settle with.
The county just needs to know that the railing will be safe, right?
Ideas?
The house is built well and the other things are done. How do we get
past this?
Thanks again,
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: Mindi Brock[mailto:MindiB@co.mason.wa.us]
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:55 AM
To: Lisa Olin
Subject: Hi Lisa
Hi Lisa
Your last inspection was conducted on March 27, 2008. So technically,
the six months is up on Sept. 27, 2008 if that helps.
These are the items that must be met prior to receiving a final, passing
inspection on the residence:
Permit BLD2000-00544
ITEMS 10 & 12 FROM NOTICE DATED 6-19-02 NEED TO BE COMPLETED. ALSO
GUARDRAIL AND HANDRAIL ON MAIN STAIRS.
10. VACUME BREAKER REQD ON DISHWASHER
12. EXHAUST FAN REQD IN UTILITY ROOM
The barn also needs a final inspection. The last inspection was on
3/27/2008 as well.
Permit BLD97-00069
Only one item needs to be met to receive a final, passing inspection:
(9/10/2008) Mindi Brock- RE: Hi Lisa Page 2
ELEVATE POINTS ON PRESSURE TANK 18" ABOVE FLOOR.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you -
Mindi Brock
Building Department Code Enforcement
Mason County Community Development
360-427-9670 x 356
mindib@co.mason.wa.us
www.co.mason.wa.us
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(9/10/2008) Mindi Brock- Hi Lisa Page 1
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From: Mindi Brock
To: LOlin@sheltonschools.org
Date: 9/10/2008 8:54 AM
Subject: Hi Lisa
Hi Lisa
Your last inspection was conducted on March 27,2008. So technically,the six months is up on Sept.27,2008 if that helps.
These are the items that must be met prior to receiving a final,passing inspection on the residence:
Permit BLD2000-00544
ITEMS 10& 12 FROM NOTICE DATED 6-19-02 NEED TO BE COMPLETED.ALSO GUARDRAIL AND HANDRAIL ON
MAIN STAIRS.
10. VACUME BREAKER REOD ON DISHWASHER
12. EXHAUST FAN REOD IN UTILITY ROOM
The barn also needs a final inspection. The last inspection was on 3/27/2008 as well.
Permit BLD97-00069
Only one item needs to be met to receive a final, passing inspection:
ELEVATE POINTS ON PRESSURE TANK 18"ABOVE FLOOR.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you-
Mindi Brock
Building Department Code Enforcement
Mason County Community Development
360-427-9670 x 356
mindib@co.mason.wa.us
www.co.mason.wa.us
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From: Mindi Brock
To: Lisa Olin
Date: 9/10/2008 7:57 AM
Subject: RE: Olin's progress
Good Morning Lisa
You can schedule the inspection on Monday. If the inspection doesn't pass,a correction notice will be left stating what
corrections should be made.Then the permit is valid for another 180 days from that inspection,same process.Of course the
$68.00 fee is required prior to each inspection.
Thank you for the update and contact. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Have a nice day,
Mindi Brock
Building Department Code Enforcement
Mason County Community Development
360-427-9670 x 356
mindib@co.mason.wa.us
www.co.mason.wa.us
>>>"Lisa Olin"<LOlin sheltonschools.ora>9/9/2008 5:38 PM>>>
Well, I just counted out 180 days. Hopefully we will have it done by
Friday. Somehow this has been a blocking point with my husband. We are
working on the railing. If all goes well, it should pass for
requirements.
Don't ask my why this has been so hard.
What happens if we schedule for Friday and don't pass? Officially, I
think that 180 days is on Saturday. Do we have until Monday? So sorry
about the trouble.
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: Mindi Brock[mailto:MindiB(cDco.mason.wa.usj
Sent: Monday, May 05,2008 8:22 AM
To: Lisa Olin
Subject: Re:Olin's progress
Good Morning Lisa
You have 180 days time frame from inspection to inspection.The last
inspection was conducted on March 27,2008,you have 180 days from that
date until the permits expire. I suggest make the scheduled inspections
prior to the 180 days. It is completely up to you as far as scheduling
the inspections.
Yes,$68.00 is due prior to each inspection on each permit. If the barn
is done, I suggest scheduling the inspection,which shows progress and
that you are working on closing the case. But technically,you do have
180 days from the last inspection to comply.
I understand that the inspection on the house will take more time due to
the nature of work that you must preform. All I ask is that you keep me
updated on your progress and make sure that you don't let the 180 day
time frame lapse.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact
me. I'm more than willing to work with both you and Charles.
Thank you for the update.
(9/10/2008) Mindi Brock- RE: Olin's progress Page 2
Mindi Brock
Building Department Code Enforcement
Mason County Community Development
360-427-9670 x 356
>>>"Lisa Olin"<LOlin@sheltonschools.org>5/3/2008 10:32 PM>>>
What is our standing at this point? We have made great progress. We
have everything done except the stair railing. That is a long term
project to reach the final product since it involves some welding skills
that Chaz has to relearn but we have a plan. Are we on 180 days until
time limit or what? The barn is ready so we can do that inspection
anytime. Does it have a time limit? I know that we have to pay another
inspection fee. What do you recommend?
I do appreciate your cooperation.
Lisa Olin
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To: Debbie Riley
Date: 1/3/2008 11:44 AM
Subject: SWG99-00206
Hello Debbie
I have a pending enforcement case on 32130-11-00000 and noted that SWG99-00206 was never finaled. Is it possible for
you to pass this on for possible enforcement on your end as well?
The owners have never had a final on the barn and the single family residence. I am also working with the Assessor's office
on this one as well,as they have never been assessed for taxes on these buildings,only the land for the last seven years.
The homeowner's are going to be difficult on this as we have already received a letter from the owner who went on about
his constitutional rights and that we have no jurisdiction.This is why I am suggesting that all the departments contact the
owner. I think that all of us(Building, EH and Assessor's)will have a better chance of compliance if we work together on
this one. Dixie Smith has been in contact with Mr.Olin and has asked for permission to enter his property for assessment.
To date, she has not had a response with him.
PARCEL: 32130-11-00000
PERMIT: SWG99-00206
I am sending out a letter to the owner today and will mention that I have also referred this to Environmental Health.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Mindi Brock
Building Department Code Enforcement
Mason County Community Development
360-427-9670 x 356
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From: Mindi Brock
To: Lisa Olin
Date: 5/5/2008 8:22 AM
Subject: Re: Olin's progress
Good Morning Lisa
You have 180 days time frame from inspection to inspection.The last inspection was conducted on March 27,2008,you
have 180 days from that date until the permits expire. I suggest make the scheduled inspections prior to the 180 days. It is
completely up to you as far as scheduling the inspections.
Yes,$68.00 is due prior to each inspection on each permit. If the barn is done,I suggest scheduling the inspection,which
shows progress and that you are working on closing the case. But technically,you do have 180 days from the last
inspection to comply.
I understand that the inspection on the house will take more time due to the nature of work that you must preform. All I
ask is that you keep me updated on your progress and make sure that you don't let the 180 day time frame lapse.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm more than willing to work with both you
and Charles.
Thank you for the update.
Mindi Brock
Building Department Code Enforcement
Mason County Community Development
360-427-9670 x 356
>>> "Lisa Olin" <LOlin(@sheltonschools.org> 5/3/2008 10:32 PM >>>
What is our standing at this point? We have made great progress. We have everything done except the stair railing. That
is a long term project to reach the final product since it involves some welding skills that Chaz has to relearn but we have a
plan. Are we on 180 days until time limit or what? The barn is ready so we can do that inspection anytime. Does it have a
time limit? I know that we have to pay another inspection fee. What do you recommend?
I do appreciate your cooperation.
Lisa Olin