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Home My WebLink About55 Cottonwood Street inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Jul 16, 2024 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-23-38266 Location: 55 COTTONWOOD ST, YARMOUTH PORT, MA 02675 Applicant: MORGAN MCCARTHY Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: Met with owner for the inspection. Brother is currently the only occupant in the home. Overall, home was found neat and organized. Has a cleaner come in once a month. Spoke with Mr. McCarthy about findings. Please see below. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms Result: Pass Remarks: #1 10.900 X 12.820 #2 10.215 X 14.110 #3 9.150 X 12.235 (currently used as a office) 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 4-owner requested 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Unfinished-recommend running a dehumidifier as basement felt damp but no mold or mildew observed 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass Remarks: Ok 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Pass Remarks: Left with owner to give to his brother 105CMR 410.00 0Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State Sanitary Code: Chapter II) Result: Pass 410.100 Kitchen Facilities * Result: Fail Remarks: -Corner of kitchen countertop shows the beginning of minor Formica separating. Recommend resealing with clear caulking to avoid creating an area that could collect food etc which could lead to pests (B) The facilities required by 105 CMR 410.100(A) shall have smooth and impervious surfaces and be free from defects which make them difficult to keep clean or create an accident hazard. 410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers * Result: Fail Remarks: -caulking required around sink base to avoid water intrusion (C) Facilities required by 105 CMR 410.110 shall have smooth and impervious surfaces and be free from defects which make them difficult to keep clean or create a risk of injury. 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: Skip 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 410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities * Result: Fail Remarks: -some of the carpets (bedroom 1 and area with dog crate) show significant wear, recommend cleaning/carpet steaming. 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 as required. 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 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: Pass 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: Owner res 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-07/16/2024-1:00PM