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Home My WebLink About285 Higgins Crowell Road inspection report - Room 1Town of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Feb 28, 2025 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-23-38325 Location: 258 HIGGINS CROWELL RD, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673 Applicant: PEARLENE DAWKINS Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: Room #1, 1/10/2025-Conducted an inspection of 2 rooms at 258 Higgins Crowell Road, both occupied. While the rooms themselves were in passable condition, items identified in the shared parts of the home require attention. Owner Pearlene will follow-up in 30 days (2/10/2025) with actionable items either addressed or game plan on how they will be addressed. On 02/26/2025, Brian Coughlin, conducted the re-inspection and confirmed all identified items have been addressed. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Pass Remarks: Room #1 9.630 X 10.125 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 1 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Partially finished 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Pass Remarks: Gave to occupant with my business card 105CMR 410.00 0Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State Sanitary Code: Chapter II) Result: Pass 410.100 Kitchen Facilities * Result: Pass Remarks: . Kitchen Sink Mold There is mold behind the kitchen sink and backsplash. The affected area should be scraped, thoroughly cleaned, and recalked/resealed to prevent mold growth-has been cleaned and repaired 410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers * Result: Pass Remarks: Bathroom Mold (Primary Bedroom) The ceiling in the bathroom off the primary bedroom has mold and mildew. The ceiling should be cleaned with a mold-specific product and repainted to prevent future mold growth. 5. Hallway Bathroom Vanity The backsplash and sides of the vanity in the hallway bathroom need to be scraped, cleaned, and recalked/resealed to prevent moisture damage.-Both items have been addressed 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 410.235 Owner's Installation, Maintenance and Repair Responsibilities * Result: Pass Remarks: 1. Water Tank Leak The water tank is leaking and should be inspected and serviced by a professional to prevent further damage-Tank has been repaired 410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities * Result: Pass 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: Not Observed 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: Not Observed 410.520 Protective Railings and Walls * Result: Pass Remarks: . Missing Basement Handrail-has been installed The handrail leading to the basement is missing and must be installed to meet safety standards outlined in 410.520: Protective Railings and Walls. Relevant Code Requirements:• (A)(1): A handrail must be installed on at least one side of the stairway, as required by the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR). • (A)(2): For stairways built before August 28, 1997, a wall or guard must be at least 30 inches high on open sides. For stairways built after this date, the minimum height is 34 inches. • (A)(3): A wall or guard enclosing porches, balconies, mezzanines, landings, roof decks, or similar areas that are 30 inches or more above the ground must be at least 36 inches high. If built after August 28, 1997, the minimum height is 42 inches. • (B): Guards and balusters must be spaced so that an opening greater than 4 inches (or 6 inches if built before August 28, 1997) is not possible. • (C): Any ornamental work or balusters installed after August 28, 1997, must not create a horizontal climbing risk (known as the "ladder effect"). 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 responsible 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: Not Observed 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: Not Observed 780 CMR 111.5.2 Required Egress posting STR Only Result: Not Observed 780 CMR Means of Egress STR Only Result: Not Observed 780 CMR R314 & R315 Smoke/CO/Heat STR Only Result: Not Observed R314 & R315 Smoke/CO/Heat Detectors STR Only Result: Not Observed 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-02/28/2025-08:30AM