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Ord 892 Draft Policy Directive: Residential Property Inspection Schedule <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Page 4 <br />(A) Safety Core Elements <br />Item <br />Maximum <br />Demerits <br />Demerits <br />Received Description / Guidance on Category <br />1) Hazard Detectors (Smoke <br />& C.O.) 6 <br />CO and Smoke detector within 10 feet of each bedroom & smoke <br />detector in each bedroom and every floor. Installation in <br />accordance with applicable fire and building code requirements. <br />2) Electrical 6 All outlets/switch plate covers present. No exposed wires or other <br />electrical hazards. <br />3) Ingress/Egress 3 <br />Doors are in sound condition and good repair, capable of being <br />easily opened from the inside without the use of a key. (Single <br />family and first floor of duplexes may be equipped with double- <br />cylinder deadbolts.) No obstructions for emergency exits. <br />4) Windows 6 <br />Sound condition, no broken glass. If openable window, must have <br />hardware to hold in the “open” position, fit tight in frame and <br />secure locking mechanism. (Locks required on every window up <br />to and including second story or accessible by fire escape, stairs, <br />etc.) Bedroom windows must be equipped with screens. <br />5) Locks 3 Locks on ground floor windows/doors. Exterior door(s) lock. <br />If the rental inspection team finds substantial violations in any one single category which are not addressed upon re-inspection, they are <br />authorized to immediately classify the property as Category 1 requiring yearly inspection. <br />Potential additions <br />6) Ceilings 4 Free from water damage, cracking or peeling. Maintained in good <br />state of repair. <br />7) Floors 6 No holes in floors, free from cracks, tripping hazards. Bathroom / <br />kitchen floors have watertight surfaces. <br />8) Walls 6 No holes in walls or water damage visible. <br />9) Stairs 6 Carpeting, if any, is secure. Handrails on all stairs in good <br />condition and securely mounted. <br /> <br />(B) Health Core Elements <br />Item <br />Maximum <br />Demerits <br />Demerits <br />Received Description / Guidance on Category <br />10) Infestation 6 Free from insect and rodent infestation. Extermination must be <br />done promptly and by approved process not injurious to health. <br />11) Water Heater 4 Free of leaks/rust. Approved drip pipe off the relief valve <br />required. In good state of repair. <br />12) Furnace and Air <br />Conditioner 4 Venting free of rust and debris, must be operable. <br />13) Stoves / Ranges / Ovens 4 All burners/elements operable and door gaskets in good repair.