Inspection

Inspection Details

Equipment ID
14251

Inspection Date
4/22/2025

Inspection Type
Reinspection

Inspector Name
Christopher "RED" Staton

Mechanic Name
Phillip Moise, Jr.

Relief Valve Pressure
NA

Slide
NA

Governor Rope Pull
NA

Door Closing Force
NA

External ID
5ffceb41-6032-4f1c-8cf2-95a5c38c51d2

Location

Vangard Loft Apartments
1110 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO
Phone: (314) 484-1543
Email: angie@opstl.com

Owner

Attn: Vangard Acquisitions, LLC
Vanguard Apartments LLC
1110 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: (314) 350-6627
Email: vangard@opstl.com

Billing

Same as Owner

Violations

Code	Item	Section	Reinspection	Red Tag	Reason For Violation	Fixed Date
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.1 - Access to machine space	1001.2(b)(1)			In the stairway leading up to the roof where the machine room is located there is a step that has a significant crack from end to end. Once on the roof there are also other steps that are damaged. These steps shall be repaired to provide safe and convenient access to the machine room.	8/24/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.41 - Maintenance Records	8.6.1.4			A code compliant MCP and all the on-site documentation required by A17.1 2016 - 8.6.1.2.2 and 8.6.1.4 shall be provided in the machine room. (This item is for notification purposes for future violation in 2022)	8/24/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	3.23 - Suspension rope	1001.2(c)(29)	x		The counterweight buffer is compressed more than 25% before the elevator car reaches the final limit. The suspension ropes shall be shortened. Unit was locked out of service by maintenance company.	9/12/2022
MO Minimum : Elevators	11 CSR 40-5.090 Inspection and Testing	(3) Testing Procedures (Re-Inspect)	x		The hoistway switches were checked and fire service was tested. All other annual inspection items and category 5 testing items still remain and shall be tested to complete the inspection.	9/12/2022
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	CSR 40-5.100 State Operating Certificate	5.100(2) Display of Operating Certificate			There is no state operating certificate displayed in the machine room.	10/10/2023
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.7 - Fire Extinguisher	1206.1h			The fire extinguisher is expired.	8/10/2024
MO Minimum : Elevators	(H) - Machine Rooms	(H)2			The machine room door shall be self-closing, self-locking and shall be operable from the interior space without the use of a key. The door does not lock.	8/10/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	CSR 40-5.100 State Operating Certificate	5.100(2) Display of Operating Certificate			A current MO State operating certificate shall be posted in the elevator equipment room, in a noncombustible frame with a clear protective vision plate over it.	8/10/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	5.1 - Pit access, lighting, stop switch, and condition	106.1e Illumination of Pits			The pit light shall be operational.	8/10/2024
MO Minimum : Elevators	(G) - Maintenance, Repair and Replacements	8.6.1.6.7 Signs and Data Plates			Firefighters phase one instructions shall be posted near the phase one key-switch in the hallway at the egress floor.	8/10/2024
MO Minimum : Elevators	(H) - Machine Rooms	(H)5 (Machine Room Lighting)			The machine room lighting shall be guarded.	8/10/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	2.6 - Ventilation	101.5b			The machine room temperature shall be kept within the manufacturers recommended range. The air conditioner is not working.	8/10/2024
MO Minimum : Elevators	(L) - Wire Ropes-Hoisting, Governor and Tiller	(L)1(A)			The suspension ropes shall be tagged as specified CSR 40-5.065 (L)1	8/10/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.13 - Emergency exit	204.1e	x		The car-top emergency exit shall be secured to prevent it from falling down the hoistway. If a chain is used to secure it, it shall be not more than 12 inches in length and have a factor of safety of not less than 5.	8/7/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.13 - Emergency exit	204.1e	x		The emergency exit cover shall be kept locked and only be openable from the top of the car, where it shall be openable without the use of special tools.	8/7/2024
MO Minimum : Elevators	(H) - Machine Rooms	(H)5 (Machine Room Lighting)			The machine room lighting shall be guarded.	8/7/2024
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	5.9 - Buffers and emergency terminal speed limiting devices	201	x	x	Standing water in pit. Water depth in pit is deep enough to submerge counterweight buffer switch. Elevator Red Tagged.	4/22/2025
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	5.1 - Pit access, lighting, stop switch, and condition	106.1	x		Sump pump is not working and shall be functional.	4/22/2025
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.6 - Car emergency signal	211.1 Phone or alarm not functioning (Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	x		Two-way emergency communication device is not functioning and needs repair.	4/22/2025
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	3.23 - Suspension rope	206.7	x		Retainers for suspension means shall be provided on deflecting and secondary sheaves.	4/22/2025
MO Minimum : Elevators	11 CSR 40-5.090 Inspection and Testing	(3) Testing Procedures (Re-Inspect)	x		Buffers, buffer switches, along with counterweight and runby must be checked to complete CAT 1 testing.	4/22/2025
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	CSR 40-5.100 State Operating Certificate	5.100(2) Display of Operating Certificate			A current MO State operating certificate shall be posted in the elevator equipment room, in a noncombustible frame with a clear protective vision plate over it.
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	1.6 - Car emergency signal	211.1 Phone or alarm not functioning (Mandatory Re-Inspection due in 14 days)	x		Two-way emergency communication device is not functioning and needs repair.
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	3.23 - Suspension rope	206.7	x		Retainers for suspension means shall be provided on deflecting and secondary sheaves.
MO Minimum : Elevators	11 CSR 40-5.090 Inspection and Testing	(3) Testing Procedures (Re-Inspect)	x		Buffers, buffer switches, along with counterweight and runby must be checked to complete CAT 1 testing.
A17.1-1996 : Elevators	5.1 - Pit access, lighting, stop switch, and condition	106.1	x		Sump pump is not working and shall be functional.

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