Building commission declares Super 8 motel substandard, sets 30/90‑day compliance timetable

Oct 19, 2026

City building officials told the commission that extensive electrical, plumbing, fire and structural problems at the Super 8 motel prompted revocation of its certificate of occupancy; commissioners voted to find the property substandard and require contractors identified within 30 days and final completion within 90 days.

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The City of Decatur Building Standards Commission on Oct. 19 found the Super 8 motel at 1709 S. U.S. Highway 81 (case 260145) to be a substandard structure after a series of inspections turned up property‑wide electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire/life‑safety and structural deficiencies.

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