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Home My WebLink About287 Old Townhouse Road inspection reportTown of Yarmouth, MA Inspection Report Inspection: Inspection Inspector: Debra Bruinooge Inspection Date: Oct 31, 2025 Record: Rental Registration #BHR-23-38318 Location: 287 &289 OLD TOWNHOUSE RD, WEST YARMOUTH, MA 02673 Applicant: Alethia Reid Rental Inspection Overall Result: Pass Overall Remarks: #287. Met with owner Alethia for the inspection. Unit is currently unoccupied. Overall found neat, clean and organized. Ready for occupancy. Front and rear yards well kept. Please see below for minor findings that landlord said she would address prior to tenancy. Checklist: 1. Number of Bedrooms/Measurements Result: Pass Remarks: #1 -11.060 X 13.055, #2-10.585 X 11.085 2. Maximum Occupancy: Based on septic system capacity, number of bedrooms and bedroom square footage Result: Pass Remarks: 440 for entire property/ 2 Bedrooms-Maximum Occupancy-4 3. Basement Result: Pass Remarks: Partially finished. No sleeping in basement 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 unoccupied 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: Fail Remarks: -Dish detergent/Hose missing at sink-replace - Handrail is missing screw at the top of the stairs-repair -Replace filter/screen in stove hood -Clean exhaust fan in bathroom The owner shall ensure proper installation, in compliance with accepted standards, and shall maintain in operable condition free from leaks, obstructions or other defects, all facilities and equipment which the owner is required to provide, and all owner installed equipment 410.240 Occupant's Installation and Maintenance Responsibilities * Result: Not Observed 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: -See 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: Non observed 410.560 Refuse * Result: Pass Remarks: Owner responsible, gave her the guidelines for refuse. 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-10/31/2025-10:00AM