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Home My WebLink About7 Cheshire Road inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: 7 Cheshine Road Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Jun 24, 2025 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-25-201 Location: 5 &7 CHESHIRE RD, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673 Applicant: Jake Dewey Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: Met with long-term tenant Silvia, who has resided in the unit for six years, to conduct the inspection. Overall, the unit was found to be neat, clean, and organized, though somewhat cluttered with personal belongings. Smoke/Co covering the bedrooms was inoperable. Shanice, the property manager sent me a photo of replacement. In the shared hallway that connects both units and provides access to the deck and basement, I observed the following issues: an expired smoke/CO detector, a broken light fixture, and peeling ceiling paint. These conditions were also documented in the inspection report for 5 Cheshire Road. The smoke/CO detector should be replaced, the ceiling painted, and the light fixture repaired. Photos of these issues were taken for documentation. Please see below for additional findings specific to Unit 7. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Pass Remarks: #1 11.655 X 11.825 #2 9.965 X 10.860 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 4 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Unfinished-Shared 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass Remarks: Well labeled 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Pass Remarks: Gave to tenant with my buisness 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: -Peeling paint on ceiling in shower-scrape/repaint -Vanity is coming out from the wall, repair and reseal to prevent water intrusion. (C) Facilities required by 105 CMR 410.110 shall have smooth and impervious surfaces and be free from defects which make them difficult to keep clean or create a risk of injury. 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 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 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: Fail Remarks: -Wood steps to deck are coming up and causing a safety issue-repair (see photo) -Outside light it damaged and inoperable-replace (see photo) (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: Pass 410.540 Installation of Screens * Result: Pass Remarks: Some screens had holes that had been repaired by the tenant-recommend that owner look at some of the screens for replacement 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: Tenant 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 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-06/24/2025-3:15PM