Condemnation order lifted for Ramada Inn in Lewiston [Video]

LEWISTON — Management at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center announced Sunday that the city’s condemnation of the 490 Pleasant St. building has been lifted.

The business was denied a lodging establishment license April 5 when a slew of violations involving the building’s fire alarm system were noted in an inspection by city code enforcement, the fire inspector and state health inspector.

The condemnation order was issued when a follow-up visit two weeks later found violations were still not resolved.

“After rigorous inspections and necessary renovations, the Ramada Lewiston Hotel has met all safety and code requirements, ensuring the well-being of its guests and staff,” the business’s management said in an email.

City spokesperson Angelynne Amores confirmed that the order has been lifted.

The violations were noted in an independent inspection conducted about a year ago, but Lewiston officials weren’t aware of the report until this month. The report noted failures throughout the entire system, …