![]() Water heaters in units and laundry rooms must have a properly installed pressure relief valve and hot water-tolerant discharge line (no PVC). Laundry rooms require smoke detectors or heat detection devices. Hearing impaired tenants require smoke detectors with lights. Smoke detectors must be located outside each sleeping area and on each floor of the rental unit. There can be no hazards on the site, such as dilapidated structures, trash, debris, unlicensed vehicles or non-maintained vegetation. All inside and outside stairs must have a handrail and be structurally sound. ![]() Porches, balconies, decks and similar structures more than 30 inches above the ground must have a railing 36 inches high. Furnaces must be serviced every two years and tested at the initial inspection. There must be a heating system capable of heating the entire unit to a comfortable temperature. There must be a door which can be closed. Windows must open and be large enough to us as an emergency exit. There can be no rotten or weak areas in the floor, nor any water damage.There must be adequate ventilation either from an operable window or an exhaust fan.The bathroom sink must meet the same criteria as the kitchen sink.There must be a private flush toilet fastened tightly to the floor.There must be adequate food preparation and storage areas, with adequate means to dispose of food wastes.Neither the faucet nor the sink can leak or drip. The sink must be properly hooked to a sewer line. The sink must have hot and cold running water and a drain with a trap.The refrigerator door gasket must be attached to the door, forming a proper seal. ![]() All parts must be functional, including the oven door seal gasket. The oven must work and its door must close tightly.If the stove is equipped with a pilot light, the pilot light must light the burners. All electrical splices must be properly contained in junction boxes with covers. All outlets, switches and electrical boxes must have covers with no exposed or fraying wires.All rooms must have either two working outlets or one working outlet and an overhead light or light fixture.Windows must have permanently attached, adequate locks. There can be no broken, cracked or missing window panes. Windows, including sills, frames and sashes, must be in good operating condition and must open and close.The floor covering must not be curling or have loose edges or holes. Ceilings and walls must be in good condition, with no large cracks, holes, peeling or chipping paint or loose plaster. ![]() The unit must include a living room, kitchen, bathroom and one living/sleeping room for every two family members. Inspection requirements General requirements
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