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Home My WebLink About54 Mercury Drive inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Logan Patrick Inspection Date: May 22, 2024 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-24-372 Location: 54 &56 MERCURY DR, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 Applicant: GORDON & CHENG KWOK Rental Inspection Overall Result: Fail Overall Remarks: Inspection is for #54. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms Result: Pass Remarks: 2 2nd Flr Front: 16 x 11.6 2nd Flr rear: 14.2 x 10.3 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 4 3. Basement Result: Fail Remarks: Occupants belongings need organizing. Remove mattress (fire hazard). Place clothing/fabric in sealed storage containers. This is to prevent rodent/pest harborage. Do not store any combustible items at least 3 feet away fro hot water heaters and heating system. 4. Electrical Panel Result: Fail Remarks: Access to both #54 and #56 panels are blocked by occupant's belongings. Clear at a minimum 3 feet around service panels and clear unimpeded pathway to panels. 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: Fail Remarks: Treat mildew forming on ceiling. 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: Fail Remarks: Occupant has blocked bathroom window with small shower curtain. This prevents high moisture containing air from being vented to the exterior. Remove plastic and open window's top sash at least 3 to 4 inches while showering and for approximately 30 mins after showering is completed. 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: Pass 410.250 Asbestos-containing Material * Result: Skip 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: Fail Remarks: Install coverplate on outlet near washer/dryer in basement. 410.330 Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarms * Result: Pass 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: Skip 410.500 Owner Responsibility to Maintain Building & Structural Elements * Result: Fail Remarks: Seal hole in bathroom wall at baseboard (behind door) Bathroom Door is delaminating. Replace Front Bedroom Door is delaminating. Replace 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 Remarks: Screens must be in place from 4/1 through 10/31 in all windows and doors that open to the exterior. Kitchen and Bathroom windows must have a screen inplace 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: 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 05/22/24