County releases Blue Eyed Muse inspection report

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A little more than a week after a downtown Wilmington music venue closed its doors due to structural issues, New Hanover County has released its own inspection report of the property.

Dr. Damian Brezinksi bought the Throne Theater and renamed it The Blue Eyed Muse. After having an independent inspection done on the property he was leasing, Brezinski decided to close indefinitely.

On September 22, New Hanover County’s Building Safety Department inspected the building. They identified plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building and fire code violations.

According to the Building Safety Department, the owner agreed to comply with Building Safety’s findings so that the building can be occupied again.

Here’s a full list of all the problems at 208 Market Street:

Plumbing: 2012 NC Plumbing Code
• Section 712.1-712.4 There is a sewer sump pit that is not sealed and allowing sewer gas to enter the room.
• Section 106.1 The plumbing for the all the bars on premises to include the sump pit appear to have been installed without permits and inspections.
• Section 106.1 There is also a bathroom that has been installed behind the main stage area on the second floor that does not meet the Handicap requirements, also installed without permits and inspections.
• The water closets in some of the restrooms are out of order and need repair.
• A licensed plumbing contractor will need to evaluate the buildings plumbing system and secure the necessary permit to perform corrections.

Mechanical: 2012 Mechanical Code
• The heating and cooling systems are not all working and need to be replaced or repaired.
• The heating and cooling systems are missing grills and return air grills along with filters.
• A licensed mechanical contractor will need to evaluate the mechanical systems in the building and secure the necessary permits to replace or repair.

Electrical: 2014 NEC
• Miscellaneous electrical work has been performed at various places throughout the building without permits being obtained from our office (NC General Statute 153A-357)
• Wiring methods have been installed without permits or inspections that are not code compliant for an assembly occupancy & use (Such as Type NM-cable & Type PVC conduit)
(2014 NEC Articles 334.12(5), 352.12(E), 518.4(A), 520.5
• Covers & faceplates are missing from electrical boxes, switches & outlets (2014 NEC Articles 314-25, 314.28(C)
• Some electrical disconnection means & circuits not labeled properly at some panelboard locations (2014 NEC Articles110.22(A), 408.4(A)
• There are some broken, damaged, non-maintained emergency lighting/exit signs required by the building & fire codes at various places through-out the building (2014 NEC Articles 110.12(B) & 700
• Extension cords cannot be used as a substitute for a fixed wiring method of the structure & cannot pass through ceiling or wall cavities (NEC Articles 400.8 (1) & (2)
• Some electrical junction & device boxes should be properly fastened in place & supported (NEC Article 314.23)
• Some electrical switches & receptacle outlets are hanging out & not properly mounted to electrical boxes at various places (2014 NEC Articles 404.10 & 406.5)
• Some wiring methods at various locations not securely fastened in place & supported properly as per (2014 NEC Article 300.11 & the applicable sections of Chapter 3 of the 2014 NEC)
• A N.C. State Licensed Electrician will need to be hired and obtain the proper permits & inspections to make electrical corrections throughout the building for its permissible & intended use.

Building: 2012 North Carolina Building Code
• Section 1005.1 Remove platform seating on balconies
• Section 3401.2 Evaluate foundation and roof
• Section 3401.2 Evaluate building for intended use

Fire: North Carolina Fire Prevention Code
• Section 605.5 Extension cords cannot be used for permanent use
• Section 605.4 Multiplug adapters shall be prohibited
• Section 605.6 Open junction boxes & open wiring splices prohibited
• Section 805.1 Front lobby curtain, draperies, hangings prohibited
• Section 901.6.2 Record of inspections, testing & maintenance must be maintained
• Section 1005.1 Raised seating areas upstairs on both sides must be removed or meet code for egress width
• Section 1003.2.11 Emergency lights need to be in working order
• Section 605.1 Blank cover needs to be installed in electrical box in the cooler room