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Inspection Report
Inspection: Inspection #56
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 #56. New occupant in process of moving into
unit. Previous occupant installed laminate flooring and left
gaps at door trims. Quality of work does not appear to be to
industry standards.
Checklist:
1.
Number of Bedrooms
Result: Pass
Remarks:
2 Front: 16.0 x 11.5 Rear; 14.1 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:
Previous Occupant's belongings should be removed. 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 from hot
water heaters and heating system.
4.
Electrical Panel
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Access to panels is blocked by belongings of #54 occupant.
See report for #56.
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: Skip
410.220 Natural and Mechanical Ventilation
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Bathroom window sealed with plastic. Unable to open for
ventilation. Must be openable to allow for exhausting of high
moisture ladened air.
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:
Light fixture in bathroom must be installed on a junction box of
appropriate size. Install a coverplate on outlet rear bedroom
Install coverplate on outlet in living room. All electrical work
should be done by a licensed electrician
410.330 Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide
Alarms
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Install smoke/co detector at bottom of basement stairs.
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:
Rear Bedroom: Install baseboard. Front Bedroom: Install
baseboard. Replace rear storm door. Install a pneumatic closer
on front storm door. Seal gap in flooring at top of basement
stairs. Seal gaps in flooring at walls and door trims.
410.510 Occupant 's Responsibility Regarding
Building and Structural Elements
*
Result: Pass
410.520 Protective Railings and Walls
*
Result: Fail
Remarks:
Install handrail on open side 1st flr to 2nd flr stairs. Install
handrail on stairs to basement.
410.530 Weather-tight elements
*
Result: Pass
410.540 Installation of Screens
*
Result: Pass
Remarks:
Screens are required to be in place from 4/1 through 10/31 on
all doors and windows that open to the exterior. Windows in
Kitchens and Bathrooms must be installed 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:
Remove/discard mattress and sofa left side yard. Items
belonging to previous occupant should be removed. Remove
fallen tree trunk.
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