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HomeMy WebLinkAbout605 Willow St Unit A Inspection ReportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Brian Coughlin Inspection Date: Mar 18, 2025 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-25-23 Location: 605 WILLOW ST, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 Applicant: Ronald Bourgeois Rental Inspection Overall Result: Fail Overall Remarks: Unit A- Inspected unit with Assistant Health Director, Occupant, Owner and Rental Rep. Unit was found to be in need of many repairs to bring property up to minimum standards. Occupant must clear unit of excessive belongings in order for repairs to be made. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Pass Remarks: Studio unit 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 1 3. Basement Result: Not Observed Remarks: N/A 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass Remarks: Labeled 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Pass Remarks: Copy sent to owner 105CMR 410.00 0Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation (State Sanitary Code: Chapter II) Result: Pass 410.100 Kitchen Facilities * Result: Fail Remarks: - Countertop needs to be repaired or replaced - Flooring needs to be of same thickness and grouted or sealed in place - Cabinet drawer fronts need to re- attached, or adjusted 410.100: Kitchen Facilities (A) For dwelling units and shared kitchen facilities, the owner shall provide and maintain, in compliance with the manufacturer's intended use, the following facilities suitable to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner: (1) Cabinets, pantry or shelving; (2) A countertop; (3) A kitchen sink of sufficient size and capacity for washing dishes and kitchen utensils; (4) The space and proper facilities for the installation of a refrigerator with freezer, cooktop and oven; (5) A conventional cooktop and oven unit with at least 1.7 cubic feet of oven area except and to the extent the occupant is required to provide and maintain these items under a written rental agreement; and (6) A refrigerator with freezer containing a combined storage area of at least 11.0 cubic feet except and to the extent the occupant is required to provide and maintain these items under a written rental agreement. (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. (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. 105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 410.100: continued (D) The floor surfaces of every kitchen and pantry shall be smooth, noncorrosive, and nonabsorbent. Wood flooring is allowed provided the flooring has a water-resistant finish and is maintained so as to prevent the accumulation of dirt and food or the harborage of pests. (E) If the owner of a residence provides use of shared facilities for cooking, the owner shall ensure these facilities are: (1) Separate from any rooming unit; (2) Accessible without passing through any part of another dwelling unit or rooming unit; and (3) Maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and all food contact surfaces sanitized at least once every 24 hours and more often if necessary. 410.110 Bathroom Facilities : Sinks, Toilets, Tubs & Showers * Result: Fail Remarks: - New sheetrock in bathroom must have joints compounded and surfaces painted around shower area and ceiling - Top of shower joint must be sealed - Replace missing baseboard heat cover 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 Remarks: Owner has made repairs to heating system 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 410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities * Result: Pass 410.250 Asbestos-containing Material * Result: Pass 410.260 Means of Egress * Result: Fail Remarks: - Occupant must keep front door area clear from all obstructions 410.260: Means of Egress (A) Every dwelling unit, and rooming unit shall have as many means of exit as will allow for the safe passage of all people in accordance with 780 CMR: Massachusetts State Building Code. (B) No person shall cause obstruction of any means of egress or passageway. (C) In a single unit residence, the occupant shall maintain free from obstruction all means of egress. (D) In a multi-unit residence: (1) The owner shall maintain free from obstruction every means of egress in common areas used or intended for use by occupants of more than one dwelling unit, except as provided for in 105 CMR 410.570(C)(2); 105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 410.260: continued (2) The owner shall ensure every means of egress is maintained at all times in a safe, operable condition. For all exterior stairways, fire escapes, egress balconies and bridges, the owner shall ensure: (a) They are maintained free of snow and ice; (b) All corrodible structural parts thereof are painted or otherwise protected against rust and corrosion; (c) All wood structural members are treated to prevent rotting and decay; and (d) All joints where these structural elements tie directly into the building's structural system are sealed to prevent water from damaging or corroding the structural elements. (3) The occupant shall maintain free from obstruction all means of egress within their dwelling unit or rooming unit. (4) The occupant is responsible for maintaining free of snow and ice, the means of egress under their exclusive use and control, provided there is a written rental agreement that clearly identifies the occupant's responsibility. 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 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 Remarks: None observed 410.500 Owner Responsibility to Maintain Building & Structural Elements * Result: Fail Remarks: - Misc areas of rotted siding and trim need to be replaced - Misc areas of foundation must be blocked and sealed 410.500: Owner's Responsibility to Maintain Building and Structural Elements (A) Every owner of a residence shall maintain all buildings and structural elements in compliance with accepted standards so they are in good repair and in every way fit for the intended use, including: (1) Protected from wind, rain and snow, and are watertight, free from excess moisture or the appearance of mold, and pest resistant; and (2) Free from holes, cracks, loose plaster, or defects that render the area difficult to keep clean, create an injury risk, or provide an entry or harborage for pests. (B) In the event of leaks and flooding, the owner shall ensure all surfaces have been dried within 48 hours from the time they are notified or the end of the event, whichever is sooner. 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: Fail Remarks: - Fron410.530: Weather-tight Elements (A) An exterior openable window shall be considered weathertight only when: (1) All panes of glass are in place, unbroken and properly sealed; (2) The window sash opens and closes fully without excessive effort; and (3) One of the following conditions is met: 105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 410.530: continued (a) The window sash is sufficiently well-fitted such that it minimizes the infiltration of air or moisture and the space between the window sash and the prime window frame is no larger than c inch at any point on the perimeter of the sash in the case of double hung windows and 1 /16 inch in the case of casement windows; or (b) A storm window is affixed to the prime window frame in such a way as to minimize the infiltration of air or moisture. (B) A door leading from a residence or dwelling unit to the exterior shall be considered to be weathertight only if: (1) All panes of glass are in place, unbroken and properly sealed; (2) The door opens and closes fully without excessive effort; and (3) One of the following conditions is met: (a) The door is sufficiently well-fitted so that it minimizes the infiltration of air or moisture and the space between the door and the prime door frame is no larger than c inch at any point on the sides of the door; or (b) storm door is affixed to the prime door frame in such a way as to minimize the infiltration of air or moisture. (C) Building and structural elements shall be considered weather-tight when all cracks and spaces not part of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning systems are sealed to prevent infiltration of exterior air or moisture.t door needs to be adjusted and weathertight, or be replaced 410.540 Installation of Screens * Result: Pass 410.550 Elimination of Pests Owners & Occupants are responsible for the control & elimination of pests Result: Fail Remarks: Areas around foundation and front access hatch need to be sealed to prevent pests from entering 410.550: Elimination of Pests Owners and occupants are responsible for the control and elimination of pests as follows: (A) Residences containing one dwelling unit: (1) The occupant shall maintain the unit free from all pest infestation and shall be responsible for pest elimination. (2) The owner shall be responsible for pest elimination if they have not maintained structural or other building elements necessary to keep pests from entering. (B) The owner of a residence containing two or more dwelling units, including a homeless shelter or a rooming house, shall maintain it and its premises free from infestation and shall be responsible for pest elimination. 105 CMR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 410.550: continued (C) Extermination shall be accomplished by: (1) Eliminating the harborage places of insects and rodents; (2) Removing or making inaccessible materials that may serve as food or breeding ground for pests; (3) Poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping pests; or (4) Any other recognized and legal pest elimination method. (D) All use of pesticides within the interior of a residence shall be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations pursuant to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Pesticide Program, including those appearing at 333 CMR 13.00: Standards for Application. (1) Pesticide applicators or their employers must give at least 48 hours pre-notification to occupants of all residential units prior to any commercial application of pesticides for the control of indoor household or structural indoor pests. (2) Pre-notification shall be made in writing and contain the following information: (a) Name and phone number of the company making the application; (b) Proposed date of application; (c) Locations to be treated; and (d) Names, EPA Registration Numbers, and active ingredients for the pesticide products that may be used. (3) Owners and occupants shall: (a) Provide access to common areas, dwelling units, and rooming units, upon receipt of notice required by 105 CMR 410.550(D)(1) and (2); and (b) Adhere to all instructions provided by the pesticide applicator in preparing the common areas and units prior to the application of pesticides. (E) The occupant of a residence shall maintain their dwelling unit or rooming unit in a sanitary manner so as to prevent the attraction of pests. (F) The owner of a residence, except for a homeless shelter, shall conduct an inspection of each unit prior to a new occupancy to identify the presence of pests. Homeless shelters shall establish pest management policies that include periodic inspection for pest infestation as outlined in 105 CMR 410.550(G). (G) Owners shall make the documented inspection results and actions taken available upon request by the board of health. Documentation shall include: (1) Monitoring the presence of pests; (2) Eliminating entry points for pests; (3) Documenting results of the inspection; and (4) Documenting actions taken as a result of the inspection to include: (a) Repairs made; (b) Location of pesticides applied and by whom; and (c) Date and results of a follow-up inspection. 410.560 Refuse * Result: Pass 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: 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 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: Brian Coughlin 3/19/2025 12:00 pm