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Home My WebLink About16 Samoset Road inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Aug 29, 2025 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-25-754 Location: 16 SAMOSET RD, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 Applicant: Laurie Goulet Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: Was given permission by Laurie to conduct inspection via lock box as home was unoccupied. Home was found very neat, clean and organized. Nice hardwood floors throughout. Front and rear yards nicely landscaped. Very nice rental property! See below for findings- 410.500. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Pass Remarks: #1 12.055 X 13.785 #2 9.525 X 10.20 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 220 GPD/2 Bedroom-Maximum occupancy-4 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Accessible from the outside bulkhead. Clean/Dry 4. Electrical Panel Result: Pass Remarks: Ok 5. Copy of Tenant's Legal Rights have been issued to tenant. Result: Not Observed Remarks: N/A 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: 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. 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: Not Observed Remarks: N/A until occupancy 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: -At the front corner and side of the dwelling, the downspout is not properly secured to the gutter outlet. The round gutter outlet does not extend into the rectangular downspout but is loose and not sealed, leaving a visible gap. This condition may allow water to leak behind the gutter and onto the fascia/siding, contributing to potential deterioration and water damage. Correction Required: The owner shall maintain all drainage facilities in good repair and operable condition. Recommend repair by properly reconnecting and sealing the downspout to the gutter outlet to ensure stormwater is directed away from the structure. -Observed cracked glass pane in bedroom window. Broken glazing can present safety hazards, reduce insulation, and allow drafts or moisture intrusion. Correction Required: The owner shall maintain all windows in good repair and free of cracks or defects. Recommend replacement of the broken pane by a qualified professional to restore safety and weather protection. 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 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 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: Not Observed 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-08/29/2025-10:00AM