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Home My WebLink About7 Turner Lane inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Feb 8, 2024 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-23-37901 Location: 7 TURNER LN, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 Applicant: Suzhen Chen Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: Met with tenant of 10+ years for the inspection. Overall home was found neat, clean and organized. House number cannot be seen from road and a pipe is leaking in the basement which is causing water to pool. These 2 issues must be addressed immediately before rental certificate can be issued. Update: Spoke to the owner who said she would follow-up and send photos. Update 02/23- Owner has repaired leak and put up a house number. See photos attached. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms Result: Pass 7 Turner Ln-updates after inspection-Feb 23- 2024.pdf 02/26/2024 Remarks: #1 9.11 X 12.11 #2 11.7 X 14.11 #3 10.6 X 12.4 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 6 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Basement is unfinished. A pipe is leaking in the basement which is causing water to pool. Tenant states he just noticed and hadn’t reported it to the owner yet. Please see comments above. Issue has been addressed. 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Pass 105CMR 410.00 0Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State Sanitary Code: Chapter II) Result: Pass 410.100 Kitchen Facilities * Result: Pass 410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers * Result: Pass 410.120 Approved Toilets * Result: Pass 410.130 Water supply Potable Water/Sanitary Drainage Result: Pass 410.140 Plumbing Connections * Result: Pass 410.150 Hot Water 110-130 °F for faucets & 110-120 °F for bathtubs a & showers Result: Pass 410.160 Heating Systems * Result: Pass 410.170 Venting * Result: Pass 410.180 Temperature Requirements Owner shall proved heat in every habitable room & every room containing a toilet, shower or bathtub from September 15th through May 31st. 64° from 11:01 pm to 6:59 am 68° from 7 am to 11:00 pm Result: Pass 410.200 Provision and Metering of Electrical or Gas * Result: Pass 410.210 Provision of Oil * Result: Pass 410.220 Natural and Mechanical Ventilation * Result: Pass 410.230 Owner's Laundering Responsibilities If owner provides bed linens, towels, pillows or mattress Result: Skip 410.235 Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities * Result: Pass Remarks: -Pipe is leaking in the basement causing water to pool-call a licensed tradesperson to repair. See above. Issue has been addressed. 410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities * Result: Pass 410.250 Asbestos-containing Material * Result: Pass 410.260 Means of Egress * Result: Pass 410.270 Locks * Result: Pass 410.300 Electrical Supply & Illumination * Result: Pass 410.310 Auxiliary Emergency Lighting Systems & Exit Signs For properties with 10 or more units Result: Skip 410.320 Electrical Service Temporary Wiring, Amperage Result: Pass 410.330 Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarms * Result: Pass Remarks: Present on all levels. Tested and working. 410.400 Owner/Manager Contact Information and Notice of Occupants' Legal Rights and Responsibilities Contact information and postings inside and outside of home Result: Pass 410.410 Building Identification * Result: Pass Remarks: House number is not visible from the road-replace. Update 02/23-new number has been attached. The owner shall affix to every building covered by 105 CMR 410.000, a number representing the address of such building. The number shall be of a nature and size and shall be situated on the building so that, to the extent practicable, it is visible from the nearest street providing vehicular access to such building (see M.G.L. c. 148, § 59). 410.420 Habitability Requirements Result: Pass 410.430 Natural Light and Obstructions * Result: Pass 410.470 Lead-based Paint Hazards in Residence * Result: Pass 410.500 Owner Responsibility to Maintain Building & Structural Elements * Result: Fail Remarks: -Trim around home is rotting in places.-repair/replace -Fence at front left has fallen-repair (A) Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and structural elements in compliance with accepted standards so they are in good repair and in every way fit for the intended use, including: (1) Protected from wind, rain and snow, and are watertight, free from excess moisture or the appearance of mold, and pest resistant; and (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that render the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. (B) In the event of leaks and flooding, the owner shall ensure all surfaces have been dried within 48 hours from the time they are notified or the end of the event, whichever is sooner. 410.510 Occupant 's Responsibility Regarding Building and Structural Elements * Result: Pass 410.520 Protective Railings and Walls * Result: Pass 410.530 Weather-tight elements * Result: Pass 410.540 Installation of Screens * Result: Pass 410.550 Elimination of Pests Owners & Occupants are responsible for the control & elimination of pests Result: Pass Remarks: None observed 410.560 Refuse * Result: Pass Remarks: Tenant responsible 410.570 Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition * Result: Pass 410.630 Conditions Deemed to Endanger or Materially Impair Health and Safety One or more of the violations cited on this report may materially impair the health or safety and/or well-being of any person(s) occupying the premises Result: Pass This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Inspector's signature and date Result: Pass Remarks: Debra Bruinooge-02/08/2024, Updated 02/23/2024-04:00PM