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Barbecues must be gas-fired or electric-fired units only and be properly maintained. Open flames are not permitted. Ref: III. COMMON AREAS – B. COMMON AREAS – LIMITED


4. The Owner shall install the Protected Antenna entirely within its Unit or any Limited Common Element deck. The Protected Antenna may not extend into any Common Element or Unit owned by another Owner. The Protected Antenna shall not interfere with any Protected Antenna or other telecommunications equipment previously installed by another Unit Owner or the Association.nn 5. The Board may require the Protected Antenna to be painted so it blends in with its surroundings or located in a particular place or screened to minimize adverse aesthetic effects, provided that the cost of painting or screen is not unreasonably expensive in relationship to the cost of the Protected Antenna and the painting, location or screening does not interfere with receptionn


1. An Owner proposing to install a Protected Antenna shall be deemed to warrant to the Association and agree that the Protected Antenna for the Owner’s Unit will be installed and maintained, at the Owner’s sole cost and expense, in a diligent and workmanlike manner and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The Protected Antenna shall be installed by a qualified, licensed and bonded contractor to install any Protected Antenna under a contract with the Owner in which the contractor acknowledges and agrees that the contractor shall have no lien rights with respect to any property other than the Unit of the Owner. The Owner shall deliver a copy of such contract to the Association. 2. Prior to installing any Protected Antenna, the Owner proposing the installation shall deliver reasonable evidence to the Board that any applicable warranty will not be voided as a result of the installation or presence of the Protected Antenna. The Owner shall deliver to the Board a copy of any plans and specifications for the installation of the Protected Antenna. Such plans and the installation shall conform with good engineering and construction practices and shall demonstrate that the installation or maintenance will not adversely affect the building or any Unit. In particular, the installation shall not, without the consent of the Board, which it may withhold in its sole discretion, penetrate the exterior of the building. The Board may have the installation inspected by a member of the Board, the Managing Agent or its consulting engineer or architect at such stages as the Board deems prudent, provided such inspections do not materially delay the installation.n n


Decorations
Holiday Decorations: From the day after Thanksgiving – Jan 8 only the following decorations will be permitted: small, non-flashing lights on decks and patios. No owner or resident may modify, paint or otherwise decorate, landscape, or in any way alter any portion of the exterior of the building or any portion of any common or limited common area without first obtaining written consent of the Board.


No decorations should be displayed on hallway doors except between Thanksgiving Day and January 8th of each year.


Improvements
1. Owners shall not make any changes in a unit which affect the structural integrity, building systems, fire resistance rating or sound transmission characteristics of the building without first obtaining written permission from the Board. This includes any change from carpeting to hard surface flooring in a portion of the unit which is over another unit; the installation of recessed lighting, speakers, spice racks and medicine cabinets; and the construction of alcoves or niches in the walls of the unit.nn2. Owners must inform the Board of any remodeling or other major construction work to be done in their unit. The Board must be provided with the name and phone number of the contractor/designer and/or sub-contractor and an emergency number.nn3. The Board’s approval is required for any modification of a unit which affects the limited common or common areas of the building. Please be advised that depending upon the scope of work, the Board reserves the right to assess a refundable damage deposit, and/or non-refundable fees to offset the cost of wear and tear to the common areas.nn4. Owners are responsible for any messes, spills, leaks or debris left in any of the common areas.nn5. Cleaning supplies and equipment to be supplied by contractor or mover. Removal of trash from the premises is the contractor or movers responsibility. Vacuum dirt and dust tracks as soon as possible.n n6. The workers or owners, in compliance with the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency, must properly dispose of all combustible petroleum, or otherwise environmentally hazardous materials. Do not dispose of such materials via the trash chute nor in the trash area.n7. No waste products or liquids may be dumped or disposed in any floor drain or exterior drains.nn8. All paint cans, wood or carpet scraps, or other leftover construction material must be removed from the property. Such items may not be placed in the trash chute, trash area or in any interior or exterior drains.nn9. Personal items may not be placed or left in the common areas.nn10. Exterior doors must not be propped open or left unattended.nn11. Water shut off to any unit other than your own requires a 3-day notice to the management company (scope of work must be included with notice). Water work must be completed within 2 hours or less, if possible.nn12. Owners must submit a damage and cleaning deposit to the Association before work begins. This deposit is used to offset additional costs of cleaning or repairs to the Association; any unused funds will be refunded at project completion. Any damage and/or loss due to construction or breach of security (e.g., leaving exterior doors open or unattended) will be the sole responsibility and liability of the owner causing the problem.nn13. Work may be done between 8 am. and 5 pm. only, except with written permission by the Board.n


To preserve a uniform exterior appearance to the buildings, all draperies or window coverings visible from the exterior of the building must be white or off-white in color.


Maintenance
Smoke detectors are installed within each residential unit. Smoke detectors are designed to provide an early warning of a fire. Residents are responsible for maintaining the smoke detectors in their units, including changing the (9 volts) batteries and testing them by pressing the test button. It is recommended that you change the batteries and test the units when you change your clocks for daylight savings time (twice each year). See building maintenance if you need instruction. As batteries die, smoke detectors will chirp. IMPORTANT TIP: Once the battery is changed, there will be a steady green light and a flashing red light. If you do not have this, there is a possibility that your smoke detector is not hooked up to power in the ceiling. See building maintenance about it.nIt is important to note that the unit smoke detectors are not connected to the building fire alarm. Nonemergency services will be notified of a smoke alarm within your unit. If you have a fire within your unit, you need to call 9-1-1 to report it immediately. There are smoke detectors in some common areas of the building connected to the building fire alarm system, and if activated, the Fire Department will respond to this alarm.


Sinks, toilets, and your washing machine have hot and cold shut-off valves next to a wall that can shut of these fixtures. Your refrigerator, dishwasher shut-offs are not easily accessible. The shower doesn’t have one. You can shut the water off to your entire unit. THIS DOES NOT SHUT OFF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.nWater shut off to your unit is behind a 3 foot tall by a 2-foot wide metal door. This door may be in one of your closets or utility room. There will be one screw at the top and two on the left. When you open this panel, you will see many blue (cold) and red (hot) PVC/plastic pipes. The red pipes branch from a trunk pipe with a visible shut-off handle. The blue pipes branch from a separate cold water pipe with a shut-off handle. Note that when the valve is open, the handle is parallel to the water flow. To close, turn the handle perpendicular to the pipe. We recommend that you do not block this access panel. If you must put something in front of the panel, make sure the object can be easily & quickly moved to give you access. A flat or blade screwdriver, butter knife, or any coin should be left or taped to the door for quick access. Whatever you choose, try it to make sure it does the job.) Show everyone in your unit; so that whoever is home can access it in an emergency.nBe Prepared to avoid wasting time in panic and confusion while water is accumulating and causing damage. Tip: Periodically, make sure your washer drain hose is snug in the drain pipe.


Repairs
See cards posted on the Resident Bulletin Board in the Elevator Lobby.


Sinks, toilets, and your washing machine have hot and cold shut-off valves next to a wall that can shut of these fixtures. Your refrigerator, dishwasher shut-offs are not easily accessible. The shower doesn’t have one. You can shut the water off to your entire unit. THIS DOES NOT SHUT OFF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.nWater shut off to your unit is behind a 3 foot tall by a 2-foot wide metal door. This door may be in one of your closets or utility room. There will be one screw at the top and two on the left. When you open this panel, you will see many blue (cold) and red (hot) PVC/plastic pipes. The red pipes branch from a trunk pipe with a visible shut-off handle. The blue pipes branch from a separate cold water pipe with a shut-off handle. Note that when the valve is open, the handle is parallel to the water flow. To close, turn the handle perpendicular to the pipe. We recommend that you do not block this access panel. If you must put something in front of the panel, make sure the object can be easily & quickly moved to give you access. A flat or blade screwdriver, butter knife, or any coin should be left or taped to the door for quick access. Whatever you choose, try it to make sure it does the job.) Show everyone in your unit; so that whoever is home can access it in an emergency.nBe Prepared to avoid wasting time in panic and confusion while water is accumulating and causing damage. Tip: Periodically, make sure your washer drain hose is snug in the drain pipe.


Services
Tacoma Landfill and Recycling Center is located at 3110 South Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA (253) 502-2100


www.robblees.com Robblee’s Total Security has worked with the Esplandade for several years. 751 Tacoma Ave. S. Tacoma, WA 98402 253.627.5448


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Smoking
The Esplanade is a smoke-free environment, including the balconies. That includes vaping. If cannabis preparation yields a toxic odor, then the rules for smoking and vaping apply.


Do not leave any outside access door propped open and unattended. Be sure any outside access door closes securely after you have passed through it. Owners or tenants should question suspicious appearing persons or activities. Their presence should be brought to the attention of either a Board member, the Building Manager, or if more immediate and appropriate, to the Police by dialing 911. No smoking of any substances or vaping is allowed on building premises, including the garage, balconies, and in enclosed common areas. No disposal of cigarette butts is permitted in any of the common areas including the garage. n


Storage
NW corner of the lower garage in the storage room. If there isn’t room you can also use your personal storage space that came with your unit.


A communal locker is available for storage on each floor. On floors 2 through 8, the space is across from Unit 18. On the 9th floor the space is located bewteen Units 1 & 2. You can access these areas with your building key. The building manage inspects these storage areas once a month to look for garbage and hazardous materials. Because these storage lockers are communal, it is the responsibility of the residents on each floor to keep them organized, sanitary, and accessible to others.


Do not completely cover top of your storage cages because this will keep the sprinklernwater from suppressing fire underneath. Be careful not to damage sprinkler heads on low lying pipes inngarage or over storage units.

