AUGUSTA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Code Enforcement Division

Robert H. Sherman III, Director
Terrence E. Wynder,Manager
535 Telfair Street, Suite 300, Augusta, GA 30901
Office: (706) 312-5049 Fax: (706) 312-5037

January 07, 2021

To:
ISHA HOSPITALITY LLC
31 PLANTATION DR
SWAINSBORO, GA 30401--4435

Case No: CEIP20200004970

Re Address: 201 Boy Scout Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
PIN: 012-0-077-02-0
Type: Occupied Building Use of structure: Commercial

In order to promote and secure the beneficial interest of public safety, health and the general welfare of its citizens,
THE CODE OF AUGUSTA GEORGIA TITLE SEVEN ARTICLE 2 SECTION 7-1-16 has adopted the
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2012 edition and other applicable codes.

An inspection was performed at the above referenced property and it was found in violation of the above referenced
code. A copy of the INSPECTION REPORT is enclosed.

This is an OFFICIAL NOTICE that you have 7 days from the date you receive this letter to take appropriate action to bring the
property into compliance by rehabilitation or demolition. Prior to beginning work, a permit must be obtained when applicable by
law through the (Planning and Development Department 535 Telfair St Ste. 300 Augusta, GA 30901) PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS MUST HAVE PERMITS PRE-CLEARED PRIOR TO THE START OF
ANY WORK.

A fifty dollar ($50.00) re-inspection fee will be assessed to the person responsible for the code
violation after the person responsible has been notified of the violation and given a time to come
into compliance, and is then found not to have complied with the code. Each subsequent
inspection for compliance is considered a re-inspection and the fifty dollars ($50.00) fee is
assessed.

Any person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under this code shall have
the right to appeal to the board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is filed within 20 days after
the day the decision, notice or order was served.. An application (letter) for appeal shall be based on a claim that the
true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of
this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. The
application (letter) is to be given to the Director of the License and Inspection Department.

It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a compliance order or
upon whom a notice of violation has been served to sell, transfer, mortgage, lease or otherwise dispose of
such dwelling unit or structure to another until the provisions of the compliance order or notice of violation
have been complied with, or until such owner shall first furnish the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee
a true copy of any compliance order or notice of violation issued by the code official and shall furnish to the
code official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee or lessee,
acknowledging the receipt of such compliance order or notice of violation and fully accepting the
responsibility without condition for making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance order or
notice of violation.

A Five hundred ($500.00) penalty will be assessed to the person responsible if the structure is reoccupied prior to
code inspection and compliance.

Failure to comply with this notice may result in the abatement of said property and/or cause additional legal
proceedings through the appropriate court charging the owner(s), person, firm, corporation or agent with a violation of
this code. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shall be charged against
the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.

AFTER THE WORK IS COMPLETED IT IS YOUR RESPONSBILITY TO CALL THE INSPECTOR FOR A
RE-INSPECTION OF THE PROPERTY. If you have any questions concerning this matter please call me between
the hours of 8:30 A.M.- 9:30 A.M. or 4:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.

Sincerely
Roy Publico
Code Enforcement Officer
(706) 821-2844

INSPECTION REPORT

Violation Code Date Cited Violation Description

January 07, 2021 Structure in danger of failure or collapse which endangers life.
Comments: A recent inspection has been completed with the following results:

The headers that support the floor are rotten in several places, temporary shoring that was placed for
support is not adequate. A failure in the floor system is possible.

A Structural Engineer will need to be retained immediately to evaluate the floor, ceiling, and the ceiling
above the second floor for damage. Said Engineer shall provide the following:

1) The vinlyl ceiling needs to be removed on the first level floor ceiling and the ceiling above the
second floor walkway throughout the motel.
2) A shoring plan will need to be provided while plans are being preparted to repair the damaged areas.
3) Plans to be submitted detailing the repairs.

You have seven (7) days to have the ceiling above the second floor assessed (by a licensed, bonded,
and insured Structural Engineer). If not assesed within the timeframe given, the structure will be
condemned and placarded.

Please contact met at (706) 821-2844 if you have any questions and/or need additional information.

IPMC 7-1-16 304.6 January 07, 2021 Replace rotting wood

Comments: Replace rotted wood where applicable.

IPMC 7-1-16 108.1.1 January 07, 2021 Structure is found to be dangerous to

life, health, property or safety of the
public
Comments:

IPMC 7-1-16 108.1.1 January 07, 2021 Structural members damaged due to
decay, deterioration, water damage, or
fire causing building to be unsafe
 Comments:

Violation Notice Comments

109.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of the code official,

there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building
or structure which endangers life, or when any structure or part
of a structure has fallen and life is endangered by the occupation
of the structure, or when there is actual or potential danger to the
building occupants or those in the proximity of any structure because
of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence
of toxic fumes, gases or materials, or operation of defective or
dangerous equipment, the code official is hereby authorized and
empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the premises
forthwith. The code official shall cause to be posted at
each entrance to such structure a notice reading as follows:
“This Structure Is Unsafe and Its Occupancy Has Been Prohibited
by the Code Official.” It shall be unlawful for any person
to enter such structure except for the purpose of securing the
structure, making the required repairs, removing the hazardous
condition or of demolishing the same.