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Inspection Report
Inspection: UNIT A INSPECTION
Inspector: Logan Patrick
Inspection Date: Nov 20, 2023
Record: Rental Registration #BHR-23-37866
Location: 605 WILLOW ST, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664
Applicant: Ronald Bourgeois
Rental Inspection
Overall Result: Fail
Overall Remarks:
Inspection is for Unit A. Left end of apartment row. Property is adequately maintained, but shows evidence of more
reactive than pro-active maintenance. Interior of unit is crowded with occupant's belongings. Occupant has placed
plastic on rear wall and on carpet.
Checklist:
1.
Number of Bedrooms
Result: Pass
Remarks:
Efficiency apartment.
2.
Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage
Result: Pass
Remarks:
2 persons - Efficiency
3.
Basement
Result: Pass
Remarks:
Located beneath main building.
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
Remarks:
Note: Occupant stated that smelled a faint odor of natural gas occasionally. No odor present during inspection.
Advised occupant next time to open a window and call the Fire Dept.
410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Treat mold/mildew on ceiling.
Replace existing caulking around bathtub, including at tub's base.
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: Not Observed
410.220 Natural and Mechanical Ventilation
*
Result: Pass
410.230 Owner's Laundering Responsibilities
If owner provides bed linens, towels, pillows or mattress
Result: Not Observed
410.250 Asbestos-containing Material
*
Result: Not Observed
410.260 Means of Egress
*
Result: Pass
410.270 Locks
*
Result: Pass
410.310 Auxiliary Emergency Lighting Systems & Exit Signs
For properties with 10 or more units
Result: Not Observed
410.330 Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Reattach hardwired smoke/co detector in living room.
Replace smoke/co detector in basement.
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
410.420
Habitability Requirements
Result: Pass
410.430 Natural Light and Obstructions
*
Result: Pass
410.470 Lead-based Paint Hazards in Residence
*
Result: Not Observed
410.500 Owner Responsibility to Maintain Building & Structural Elements
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Exterior of property in need of maintenance to replace rotted trim, siding.
No leaks observed in the interior.
410.520 Protective Railings and Walls
*
Result: Pass
410.530 Weather-tight elements
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Weatherize front door.
Strongly recommend upgrading windows.
410.540 Installation of Screens
*
Result: Pass
Remarks:
Screens are required to be in place from April 1st through October 31st. Screens are required in kitchen and bathrom
windows year-round.
410.550 Elimination of Pests
Owners & Occupants are responsible for the control & elimination of pests
Result: Pass
410.560 Refuse
*
Result: Pass
410.570 Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Side and rear yard overgrown. Cut and remove any piles of yard waste to prevent animal harborage.
410.510 Occupant 's Responsibility Regarding Building and Structural Elements
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Occupant has placed plastic on rear wall and beneath carpet. This is potentially trapping moisture and leading to
mildew. This was explained to the occupant during the inspection.
410.300 Electrical Supply & Illumination
*
Result: Pass
410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities
*
Result: Pass
410.235 Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities
*
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:
Logan Patrick 11/20/2024
410.320 Electrical Service
Temporary Wiring, Amperage
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Install coverplate on utility box in basement