Property Maintenance and Housing Inspection Questions And Answers
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Property Maintenance and Housing Inspection
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Property Maintenance And Housing Inspection
Property Maintenance and Housing Inspection Questions And Answers
Bathrooms - Answer-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...
Bathrooms - Answer-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.
/.DWV - Answer-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.
/.Enforcement Process - Answer-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.
/.Exit Doors - Answer-Inspect condition of fire separation walls, ceilings and floors.
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.
/.Exterior Conditions - Answer-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.
/.Fire Safety - Answer-Inspect for the installation and proper maintenance of required
smoke detectors.
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