 Content Outline
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ADMINISTRATIVE & LEGAL |
20% |
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0101. Notices & Orders
Determine if a building is unsafe, substandard, or fails to comply with
applicable housing codes. Communicate the order with the owner or
occupants, notify other agencies as required, and initiate reinspection
and follow-up procedures. Advise affected persons of their right to due
process. |
8% |
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0102. Repair, Vacation and Demolition
Prepare and issue violation notices related to mandatory repair,
vacation, or demolition. Communicate the order with the owner or
occupants, notify other agencies as required, and initiate reinspection
and follow-up procedures. Advise affected persons of their right to due
process. Communicate with contractors and subcontractors as necessary. |
2% |
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0103. Public Information
Provide housing code compliance information to the general public, to
landlord and tenant organizations, and to governmental agencies. Provide
housing code compliance information pertinent to historic preservation
efforts.
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2% |
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0104. Enforcement Process
Gather, maintain and present evidence as necessary to enforce house and
property maintenance code provisions, with due consideration for
procedural and substantive due process of law. Provide board of appeals
testimony and serve as expert witness in prosecution of violations.
Ensure that right of entry to private property meets constitutional
standards. |
8% |
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| 02. |
LIGHT, VENTILATION & OCCUPANCY
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10% |
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0201. Light and Ventilation
Inspect for compliance with minimum light and ventilation requirements
for habitable areas, common hallways, and stairways. |
4% |
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0202. Occupancy
Inspect for compliance with minimum occupancy conditions and use.
Inspect for any alterations or additions that may indicate a change of
occupancy. Inspect that access to bedrooms and bathrooms is in
accordance with the code. Ensure that the area of living and sleeping
areas, and that kitchen area is sufficient for the number of occupants.
Ensure that attics, basements and garages are not occupied where
prohibited. |
6% |
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| 03. |
FIRE & LIFE SAFETY
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16% |
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0301. Means of Egress
Inspect the number and maintenance of required exits for safe and
adequate egress. Inspect the compliance of bedroom windows which are
intended as emergency exits. Verify that security bars over emergency
windows are openable as required by code. |
4% |
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0302. Stairs
Inspect that stairs have required tread width, rise, landing and
headroom dimensions. Verify that stairs, handrails and guardrails are in
sound condition and repair. Verify that handrails and guardrails are
provided where required and comply with code. Verify compliance of
stairway illumination and egress signs. |
4% |
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0303. Fire Safety
Inspect for the installation and proper maintenance of required smoke
detectors. Inspect fire alarms, fire sprinklers and standpipes for
maintenance and access. Inspect general visual condition of fire safety
systems, informing the proper authority of any painted or damaged
sprinkler heads or other components. Verify that portable fire
extinguishers are provided and maintained. Inspect and evaluate
condition of fire separation walls, ceilings and floors. |
4% |
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0304. Exit Doors
Verify that all egress doors are operable from the inside without the
use of keys. Verify that exit hardware is installed where required, is
maintained and unobstructed. Verify that door closers operate properly.
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4% |
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| 04. |
MECHANICAL
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10% |
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0401. Heating Systems
Verify that habitable occupancies have operational heating systems which
are maintained in safe operating condition, and are capable of
maintaining minimum room temperatures. Verify that minimum clearances to
combustible materials are maintained around furnaces, boilers and
fireplaces. Verify that chimneys, appliance vents, combustion air vents,
and draft regulators are undamaged and free of debris. Inspect for the
proper operation of automatic shutoffs of heating equipment. |
10% |
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| 05. |
PLUMBING
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12% |
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0501. Water Supply
Inspect water supply to dwelling units for obvious signs of
contamination. Verify that water supply outlets have necessary backflow
or cross-flow protection. Verify that fixtures are operable and have an
adequate flow of water. |
2% |
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0502. Drain, Waste, and Vents
Inspect exposed area of the drain, waste and vent system for damage or
unsanitary conditions. Verify that sanitary drainage system is properly
connected to a public system or an approved private sewage disposal
system. Inspect for evidence of fouling, clogging, or other maintenance
problems. Verify that cleanouts are maintained and accessible. Inspect
sump systems (drain tiling) to determine code compliance.
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4% |
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0503. Bathrooms
Verify that dwelling units contain at least one bathroom with a water
closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower. Verify that all
plumbing fixtures are properly installed and maintained in working order
and are free from obstructions and leaks. Verify that bathrooms which
are available to the public comply with additional requirements. |
2% |
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0504. Kitchens
Verify that dwelling units contain a kitchen with a sink, have an
approved water supply with both hot and cold running water, and have an
approved sanitary drain. |
2% |
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0505. Water Heaters
Verify that water heaters in dwelling units are installed in compliance
with code requirements, including required clearances. Verify that water
heaters have an operable temperature and pressure relief valve and
discharge piping to a safe location. Verify that gas water heaters have
unobstructed combustion air and undamaged venting, and are installed at
the proper height above garage floors. |
2% |
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| 06. |
ELECTRICAL |
16% |
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0601. Hazardous Conditions
Inspect the electrical system for sign of physical damage or improper
installation or tampering, and for protection of all energized
conductors. Verify that mandatory electrical equipment is installed
where required, including overcurrent protection and ground-fault
circuit protection. Verify that lighting fixtures have adequate
clearance from combustibles. Verify that flexible cords and cables are
used in an approved manner, and are protected against damage. Verify
that electrical service panels are protected and unobstructed. Verify
that grounding receptacle outlets installed in older occupancies contain
grounding protection as required by code. Verify that the minimum number
of electrical outlets are provided. |
16% |
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| 07. |
PROPERTY CONDITION |
16% |
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0701. Site Sanitation
Inspect property for compliance with site ordinances, including
installation and maintenance of required site drainage, flooding or
nuisance septic tank fields, improper drainage of sanitary sewers, and
weed control. Inspect for placement and containment of rubbish and
garbage, to determine if code violation exists. Verify that storm
drainage does not create a nuisance on adjacent property.
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2% |
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0702. Site Safety
Inspect property for compliance with site safety ordinances. Verify
minimum clearances from outside electrical and service entrance wires.
Verify that swimming pools are fenced and that self-closing gates are
operable. Verify that walkways, exterior steps and driveways are
maintained in a safe manner. Check for abandoned water wells and any
other hazards which might pose a danger. |
2% |
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0703. Exterior Conditions
Inspect the exterior of dwelling structures for unsafe or unsanitary
conditions. Inspect for general maintenance and dilapidation of the
exterior surfaces. Verify that exterior decks, porches and balconies are
maintained in a safe condition, and contain handrails and guards which
are firmly fastened to support normal loads. Inspect integrity of roof
coverings and flashings. Verify that basement hatchways are maintained
to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water. |
4% |
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0704. Interior Conditions
Inspect the interior of dwelling structures for unsafe or unsanitary
conditions, and compliance with general health and safety ordinances.
Inspect that interior surfaces are properly maintained. Inspect for
evidence of insect and rodent infestation. Visually check that interior
structural elements are unaltered and maintained in a safe condition. |
4% |
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0705. Nuisance Abatement
Inspect property and accessory structures for compliance with nuisance
abatement ordinances, including dilapidated or unsecured and vacant
buildings. Check for rodent harborage. Check for hazardous storage and
the presence of nuisances. Determine if the number and condition of
parked, kept or stored vehicles on the premises comply with local
ordinances. |
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