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Home My WebLink About638 Route 28 Unit 18 inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Jan 15, 2025 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-25-89 Location: 638 ROUTE 28 UNIT 18, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673 Applicant: Joseph Difonzo Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: Met with tenant Steve for the inspection. The unit showed signs of housekeeping issues, with general clutter and disorganization. All smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were missing. I immediately called the owner who said he would have them up today and send me pictures. *Update: Pictures received and attached. Please see below for additional comments. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Pass Remarks: #1 8.640 X 14.265 #2 11.495 X 14.070 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 2-current occupancy 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: None 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Pass Remarks: Gave to him with my card 105CMR 410.00 0Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State Sanitary Code: Chapter II) Result: Pass 410.100 Kitchen Facilities * Result: Fail Remarks: -The backsplash behind kitchen sink needs to be scraped and resealed -The filter in the hood vent and light bulb needs to be changed. (C) The wall above the countertop containing a sink in a kitchen or pantry shall have a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface, and form a watertight seal with the countertop. Gypsum board is an allowable substrate above the countertop provided it is coated with paint, or other appropriate material, applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The surface shall extend at least 24 inches above the countertop where practical 410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers * Result: Fail Remarks: -base of tub requires cleaning and sanitation and possible sealing and recaulking-occupant /landlord 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: See above, owner volunteered to provide cleaning and sanitation supplies for occupants to assist them with cleaning. 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: See photos above 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 Remarks: Required 4/1 to 10/31 410.550 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 410.570 Maintenance of Areas in a Sanitary and Safe Condition * Result: Pass 410.620 Conduct of Inspections The need for an additional inspection by a specialized inspector pursuant to 105 CMR 410.620(A) and the reason that such inspection is necessary Result: Skip 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 780 CMR 111.5.1 Posting of Use & Occupancy STR Only Result: Skip 780 CMR 111.5.2 Required Egress posting STR Only Result: Skip 780 CMR Means of Egress STR Only Result: Skip 780 CMR R314 & R315 Smoke/CO/Heat STR Only Result: Skip R314 & R315 Smoke/CO/Heat Detectors STR Only Result: Skip This inspection report is signed and certified under the pains and penalties of perjury. Inspector's signature, date and time Result: Pass Remarks: Debra Bruinooge-01/15/2025-11:00AM