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Home My WebLink About1998 04-21 CCP Joint Meeting with Housing Commission AGENDA JOINT MEETING Brooklyn n Center Housing y � and City Council 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers Brooklyn Center City Hall 1. Call to Order: 7:00 P. 2. Roll Call Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes - January 20, 1998 and February 17, 1998 Note: The March 17, 1998 minutes will be presented at the May Commission meeting. 5. Staff Presentation on Proposed Time of Sale Ordinance 6. City Council /Housing Commission Discussion 7. Public Questions and Comments 8. Adjournment f' I � C/ v MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 20, 1998 CONFERENCE ROOM B BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Robert Torres at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Chairperson Robert Torres, Vice - Chairperson Ernie Erickson, Commissioners Lloyd Deuel, Mark Yelich, and Don Arm. Also present were Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz. Commissioner Jonathan Carter was absent from the meeting. Council Liaison Bob Peppe was attending a Council work session and was not able to attend the Housing Commission meeting. g APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by Commissioner Yelich and seconded by Commissioner Arm to approve the agenda, as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 16, 1997 " The Community Development Specialist noted some corrections to be made in the December 16, 1997, minutes. He explained that on page 2 of the December 16 minutes the fourth bullet paragraph should be changed to read some hazardous items listed in the time of sale ordinance will require a building permit. The owner must obtain the permit and correct items prior to closing. Additionally, in the fifth bullet paragraph on page 3 of the December 16th minutes the word correction in the second sentence should be deleted and the word permits put in its place. Also, in the fifth bullet paragraph on the top of page 3, the words non - hazardous and should be deleted from the third sentence in the paragraph. There was a motion by Commissioner Erickson and seconded by Commissioner Deuel to approve the December 16, 1997, Housing Commission minutes as amended. The motion passed. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND APPOINTMENT OF VICE -CHAIR Chairperson Robert Torres turned the meeting over to Vice - Chairperson Ernie Erickson for purposes of conducting the election of Chairperson for the Housing Commission. ' 1 -20 -98 -1- Commissioner Erickson opened the nominations for Chairperson of the Housing Commission and inquired whether there were any nominations from commission members. There was a motion by Commissioner Arm and seconded by Commissioner Yelich to nominate Robert Torres as Chairperson of the Housing Commission. Vice - Chairperson Erickson inquired if there were any further nominations for Chairperson. Hearing none, he entertained a motion for a unanimous ballot to re -elect Robert Torres as Chairperson of the Housing Commission. There was a motion by Commissioner Deuel and seconded by Commissioner Arm to approve a unanimous ballot for the election of Robert Torres as Chairperson of the Housing Commission. The motion passed unanimously. Vice - Chairperson Erickson then turned the meeting back to Chairperson Robert Torres and Chairperson Torres reappointed Commissioner Erickson as Vice -Chair for 1998. UPDATE ON TIME OF SALE ORDINANCE The Community Development Specialist noted that the Time of Sale Ordinance will be on the January 26, 1998, City Council meeting agenda as an information item. He explained the ordinance is not being proposed as a first reading on the 26th but as an information item for the Council. He explained that the Housing Commission had met its obligation of preparing and forwarding a Time of Sale ordinance to the City Council by January, 1998. He noted that this schedule had been agreed upon at the February 19, 1997, joint meeting of the City Council and Housing Commission. Commissioner Erickson noted that he would be able to attend Monday night's Council meeting. The Community Development Specialist explained that he would mail a copy of the item going to the Council on the 26th to Housing Commission members for their review prior to Monday's meeting. The Commission briefly discussed the proposed ordinance going to the Council on the 26th and encouraged as many commission members as possible to attend Monday's meeting. DISCUSSION OF FUTURE COMMISSION PROJECTS (Continued from December, 1997 Housing Commission meeting) The Community Development Specialist noted the Housing Commission had discussed several items at the December, 1997 Housing Commission meeting with regard to possible future items the Commission wished to explore further. He then distributed a current copy of Chapterl2, the City's Building Maintenance Code. He suggested that if the Commission wanted to review this document it would be advisable to invite the City's Planning and Zoning Specialist Mr. Ronald Warren to a future meeting to review Chapter 12 as a starting point for the commission's 1 -20 -98 _�_ discussion. There was a consensus of commission members that Mr. Warren should be invited to a future commission meeting to review Chapter 12 with the Housing Commission. The Housing Commission briefly discussed their interest in the Association of Rental Managers group and agreed to invite Janine Atchison, City Housing Inspector to attend the February meeting to discuss the Association of Rental Managers (ARM) group. Commissioner Erickson suggested that one future Commission project could be a tour of the City. He noted the first tour the Commission took many years ago was with Community Development Director Brad Hoffman and included a tour to scattered site redevelopment projects where the Commission looked at the condition of blighted properties in the City. He added that he would like to be able to see some of the interiors of some of the houses selected for the City's Scattered Site Program. Commissioner Erickson also suggested to the Commission that they may want to look at amending the name of the Commission to include Economic Development or Redevelopment since the Commission addresses issues relative to the economics of the City including the Comprehensive Plan review. He noted the Housing Commission cannot change their name on their own and this would have to be done through the City Council. There was a consensus of commission members to talk to the Community Development Director regarding this item. Commissioner Yelich suggested that the Housing Commission hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, the purpose of which would be to hold a strategic planning session to look at some of the longer range development issues in the City. The Community Development Specialist followed up on an item from the December, 1997 Housing Commission meeting regarding a future project to do an inventory of available housing rehabilitation resources for the City of Brooklyn Center. He noted the following items as possible areas of inclusion in the inventory. • MHFA Housing Rehabilitation Program - includes a deferred loan program, revolving loan program and accessibility loan program. • MHFA Home Improvement Loan Programs - include the fix -up fund and the community fix -up fund. • Greater Minneapolis Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMMHC) - to provide a Housing Resource Center for the cities of Brooklyn Center, New Hope, Crystal and Robbinsdale. The Resource Center is to be a one stop shopping area for housing information including construction advice, access to loan programs and assistance in the home remodeling process. • Non - profit agencies addressing housing rehab include the Center for Energy and the Environment and as a technical resource, Sustainable Resources Corporation. 1 -20 -98 _3_ Chairperson Torres suggested that the Commission add volunteers to the list of items to research. Commissioner Erickson suggested that one future speaker might include Representative Carruthers. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Yelich stated that he recently attended a town meeting with Representative Carruthers and Representative Linda Scheid. He noted that a number of speakers at the town meeting spoke to the issue of affordable housing. He added that a number of the speakers were housing advocates. The Commission discussed the issue of affordable housing and Commissioner Erickson stated that he believes Representative Carruthers and Representative Scheid would be receptive to redevelopment of areas in the City including multi- family housing areas. He noted that in his opinion, mistakes were made in the 1960's with regard to overbuilding the amount of multi- ' family units in many suburbs and now, especially in cities like Brooklyn Park there are significant problems related to this over construction. The Commission briefly continued this discussion of affordable housing noting that the overwhelming majority of housing in the city of Brooklyn Center is affordable by most standards including those established by the Metropolitan Council. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Erickson and seconded by Commissioner Arm to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjoumed at 9:35 P.M. Chairperson 1 -20 -98 -4- f MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION FEBRUARY 17, 1998 CONFERENCE ROOM B BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission was called to order by Chairperson Robert Torres at 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Chairperson Robert Torres, Vice- Chairperson Ernie Erickson, Commissioners Lloyd Deuel and Mark Yelich. Also present were Council Liaison Bob Peppe, Housing Inspector Janine Atchison and Community Development Specialist Tom Bublitz. Commissioner Jonathan Carter was absent from the meeting. Commissioner Don Arm was absent and excused from the meeting. APPROVAL OF AGENDA There was a motion by ' Commissioner Erickson and seconded by Commissioner Deuel to approve the agenda, as submitted. The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -JANUARY 20, 1998 " The Community Development Specialist explained the January minutes had not been completed as yet. There was a motion Commissioner Erickson and seconded by Commissioner Deuel to defer approval of the January 20, 1998, minutes to the March Housing Commission meeting. The motion passed. JANINE ATCHISON, CITY HOUSING INSPECTOR, PRESENTATION ON ASSOCIATION OF RENTAL MANAGEMENT OF BROOKLYN CENTER The Community Development Specialist introduced Janine Atchison, the city's Housing Inspector noting that Ms. Atchison has been instrumental in helping to create one of the premier rental management associations in the metropolitan area. Ms. Atchison explained that Brooklyn Center's rental management group, the Association of Rental Management of Brooklyn Center, is one of the oldest coalitions in the area. She noted that at the time of the formation of the Brooklyn Center coalition, the apartment complexes of Timber Ridge and Brookdale Ten and others were significant problems in the City. 2 -17 -98 -1- Initially, the apartment coalition group had been relatively inactive but eventually developed a mission statement and purpose which is to provide quality housing in Brooklyn Center. The group also adopted a formal name, the Association of Rental Management of Brooklyn Center (ARM) . Ms. Atchison noted that the ARM group elected officers and began to develop plans on how to achieve their mission statement. Ms. Atchison also pointed out that enforcement of the housing code in Brooklyn Center has also aided in achieving the mission statement of providing quality housing. She added that the code needed to be enforced effectively with the ultimate point of going to court if necessary. The Housing Inspector noted that one of the achievements of ARM has been to aid in the professional development of apartment managers. She noted the most common mistake of many managers is that they do not do tenant screening or provide ineffective tenant screening. When done properly, effective tenant screening is one of the key elements in maintaining quality housing. Ms. Atchison noted that in her inspection of rental property she eventually meets every rental property owner or manager during her inspections and can put them in touch with professional managers to provide information that can improve their management skills and information. fi Ms. Atchison also pointed out that another main component of the ARM group is an educational component. She noted that smaller apartment property owners are linked with three other professional managers to act as a resource for the smaller owners and managers. By bolstering the larger properties in terms of education and professional development it automatically helps smaller properties as well. With regard to her job as a staff resource to the ARM group she noted that she does a monthly newsletter, arranges for speakers at monthly meetings and generally serves as an information resource to apartment managers as well as the enforcement arm of the City's rental dwelling license ordinance. She noted that the City also supports her membership in the Multi Housing Association. Ms. Atchison noted that the Brooklyn Center coalition is recognized as one of the best coalitions in the entire metropolitan area. Additional programs noted by the housing inspector included the annual seminar which focuses on property management and the annual bus tour of rental properties held in June of each year. She noted the Housing Commission is invited to attend the upcoming tour in June. The tour itinerary includes driving by all the complexes in the City with a walk through of six of them. It is an all day event and property managers have an opportunity to share ideas and the event 2 -17 -98 _�_ generally encourages people to spruce up their property. Additionally, approximately a month before the tour a market survey is distributed among ARM members and assembled in a booklet. Ms. Atchison pointed out that in addition to professional development, the ARM group also holds summer and winter social events to help build relationships between property managers. Also, in December of each year a decorating contest is held and multi - family complexes compete for the best decorated property in various size categories. She noted that single family homes located in proximity to the multi - family properties are also starting to do more holiday decorating. Ms. Atchison distributed examples of the types of seminars held by the ARM group, passed out copies of last years newsletters and noted that at past meetings, local legislators were invited to listen to input from the managers group. Additionally, she pointed out drug information meetings are held by the police department which provides valuable information to apartment managers on the exact nature and types of drugs they may encounter in their properties. Ms. Atchison reviewed the code enforcement efforts taken at multi - family properties and noted that in the two years since the code enforcement effort has been started calls for police service have dropped 30% in the city's multi - family housing. She noted it should be kept in mind that 50% of the calls to multi - family complexes are calls for assistance such as ambulance service etc. so 30% of the police calls for offenses is a very significant reduction. In conclusion, Ms. Atchison pointed out that the ARM group meets the second Tuesday of every month at City Hall from 10:30 a.m. to noon and that Housing Commission members were invited to attend any of the upcoming meetings. In response to a question from Chairperson Torres regarding the level of participation in the ARM group, Ms. Atchison pointed out that usually there are 25 -30 ARM members at any given meeting. She also noted that the group is branching out to include joint meetings with Brooklyn Park's managers group two or three times a year. Commissioner Erickson inquired whether the ARM group noticed any affect on apartment vacancies once it got started. Ms. Atchison replied that the entire metropolitan area is in a tight housing market right now and this has resulted in lower vacancy rates and opportunities for more effective screening. She noted the current vacancy rate is approximately 2 %. Councilmember Pe a stated he is leased to see r PP p Brooklyn Park being included in the ARM meetings and noted that his observation shows that homes are selling much faster in Brooklyn Center than in the recent past and that the improvement in the apartment complexes has tended to improve the entire housing market in the City. Ms. Atchison noted that the four largest apartment complexes in the City have approximately 1,054 units between them. She noted three of these complexes have been remodeled including Twin Lake Manor, Summer Chase and Melrose Gates. She also noted that Brooklyn Center gets 2 -17 -98 -3- numerous inquiries from other cities and even other states regarding the A%IvI group and how to set up a similar coalition. Commissioner Yelich inquired whether there were any property owners or managers that were not participating in the ARM group. Ms. Atchison noted that most of the larger complexes are participating but that some of the smaller ones come and go depending on circumstances in their lives since most of them have other jobs and cannot devote a significant amount of time to professional development in the property management area. Commissioner Yelich inquired whether there were any complexes not accepting their responsibilities under the code enforcement efforts. Ms. Atchison replied plied that two complexes, Hi -Crest and Brookside Manor had not complied with ith code enforcement requirements and q that this ultimately resulted in filing charges in court. - Subsequently, she pointed out the owner of Hi -Crest sold the property but did have to fix all the items initially noted in the compliance orders and also pay $5,000 in fines. She noted the issue was settled out of court and that the new owners of Hi -Crest seem to be taking a professional management approach to the property. She added that she is still not happy with the condition of the property but that she has met with the managers to discuss exactly what expectations are and that they are moving in the right direction. She also noted that Summer Chase was another pro_ blem property and that charges had been filed against the owners of Summer Chase. The Commission continued to discuss multi - family housing in the City and again returned to the issue of screening tenants. Ms. Atchison reviewed the screening process for commission members and explained that proper screening s not discriminatory if done properly and it is g rY P P Y important to address it in a professional manner. Commissioner Erickson inquired as to the state of leases and whether or not leases were used or is property rented on a month to month basis. Ms. Atchison explained there are two schools of thought on this and one is that a lease ties the tenants up and assures an income for a given period. On the other hand she pointed out a month to month situation is better if the tenants turn out to be a problem. She also noted that Brooklyn Center participates in the crime free multi - housing association which recommends a month to month rent rather than a lease. Commissioner Erickson inquired if there was any turnover in ownership in the larger properties. Ms. Atchison pointed that there has been significant turnover in owners and managers in the last five to six months. She noted that Hi- Crest, The Crossings, Shingle Creek Towers and Brookhaven a en have all chan hands in the last year. She explained the rental market is good right now and that properties are commanding higher prices because of it. Counciimember Peppe noted that Brooklyn Center is well above the Metropolitan Council's affordable housing levels in terms of their goals and is predominantly an affordable community both in owner occupied and rental properties. 2 -17 -98 -4- Chairperson Torres inquired whether any multi - family owners made contact with the surround single family neighborhoods. Ms. Atchison replied that Melrose Gates for example went door to door in their surrounding neighborhood and talked to the single family homeowners about what they were planning to do with the complex in terms of remodeling and re- renting the property. Based on Melrose Gates success with this approach she suggested that other multi- family owners might consider this in their complexes. Chairperson Torres stated it seems like the ARM group is doing as much as possible in terms of rental property improvement. Ms. Atchison replied she believes ARM is doing as much as possible and that it is also gratifying to see professional managers provide advice to owners and managers of smaller complexes. In conclusion, Ms. Atchison invited Housing Commission members to attend any upcoming ARM meeting and also to go on the June bus tour of multi - family housing. Commission members thanked Ms. Atchison thanked Ms. Atchison for attending the meeting and expressed their gratitude for learning about the ARM group in Brooklyn Center. Commissioner Erickson also invited any ARM members who might be interested to attend a Housing Commission meeting. UPDATE ON TIME OF SALE ORDINANCE The Community Development Specialist passed out a copy of the next City Watch Newsletter which will be distributed to homes in Brooklyn Center at the end of February. He noted the front page article is devoted to the joint meeting between the Housing Commission and City Council on April 21, 1998, to discuss a Time of Sale Ordinance. Councilmember Carmody arrived at the Housing Commission meeting at approximately 9:10 p.m. The Community Development Specialist noted that he would be meeting with private housing P P g P evaluators to review the proposed Time of Sale ordinance particularly with regard to their involvement in the ordinance. He also noted that he would recommend that the March Housing Commission meeting be devoted exclusively to preparation for the April 21st joint meeting with the City Council. With regard to information for the April 21st meeting, Councilmember Carmody suggested that there be some visual information regarding a "walk through" of a typical housing inspection. The Community Development specialist noted that he would be contacting other cities who have time of sale ordinances to explore whether or not they have slides available of typical homes and typical problems found in time of sale inspections. The Commission continued its discussion of how to communicate the Time of Sale program and what information people need to know with regard to the items to be inspected. 2 -17 -98 -5- Councilmember Carmody suggested that examples of the most common items found defective be included as part of the April 21st meeting. There was a general consensus of commission members to devote the March Housing Commission meeting to preparation for the April 21st joint meeting with the City Council regarding the proposed Time of Sale ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Peppe brought up the issue of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and noted that the Council is looking at ways to use the funds more affectively particularly in the area of housing rehabilitation. ation. Councilmember Carmody noted that the initial goal was to target the 53rd area and now the effort would be expanded to the rest of the southeast neighborhood in terms of rehabilitation of housing. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Erickson and seconded by Commissioner Yelich to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed. The Brooklyn Center Housing Commission adjourned at 9:35 P.M. Chairperson 2 -17 -98 -6- MEMORANDUM TO: Chairperson Robert Torres and Housing Commission Members FRONT: Tom Bublitz, Community Development Specialist ; DATE: April 16, 1998 SUBJECT: Proposed Time of Sale Ordinance and April 21, 1998 Joint Housing Commission and Council meeting Attached are several items regarding the proposed Time of Sale ordinance including: 1. Draft ordinance 2. Questions and answers on the proposed Time of Sale Inspection ordinance 3. Procedural outline for proposed Time of Sale Inspection program 4. Examples of forms from the City of Bloomington's Time of Sale Inspection program In addition to the enclosed information, staff will show a slide presentation at the April 21 st meeting that describes a typical Time of Sale inspection. April 16, 1998 Dear Councilmembers, As a resident of Brooklyn Center I am writing to express my opinion on the proposed Housing Inspection Ordinance. I work nights and will be unable to attend the meeting on the twentieth regarding the ordinance. I am opposed to this ordinance. It doesn't make any sense to me because anyone who is buying a house should be responsible for checking it out thoroughly, meaning hiring their own inspector. The ordinance only penalizes the seller and repeats measures that are already in place for inspection. There are also disclosure laws to protect the buyer if there are problems with the property. When you sell a used vehicle do you have to hire an inspector to check it out before you can sell it? To me it is the responsibility of the buyer to know what it is they are buying. Please do not support this ordinance. Thank you. Sincerely, Gary Hitchcock 5602 Knox Ave. N Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 561-5805 Aril 1 1 April 6. 998 Dear Councilmembers, I am writing in opposition to the proposed housing inspection ordinance. This seems to be a deterrent for home owners to sell their homes. It also is does not make sense because of all the inspections that are usually required when the house is purchased. Banks, FHA, and buyers usually do inspections prior to final approval of the sale. When I purchased my home there were three inspections, FHA, the bank, and my own. After these inspections the seller had to make required changes to the property in order for the mortgage to be approved. I have already paid to have an inspection done on my home, why should I have to do that again? There are already measures for home inspection existing, why reinvent them at the cost of the home owner? I am not sure if I will be able to make it to the meeting on the 20' so I am writing with my opposition. Thank you. Sincerely, Kari Iverson 5603 Knox Ave. N Brooklyn Center, NLN 55430 560-1199 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER PROPOSED TIME OF SALE HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS The purpose of the proposed Time of Sale Housing Inspection Program is to provide potential purchasers with information about the condition of a dwelling and would require the correction of items defined as immediate hazards. The following list of questions and atmvers provides information on key elements of the proposed Time of Sale Inspection Program. What dwelling units are affected? All single family and two family, including condominiu an d townhouses. Mobile homes are included. When must the propertv be inspected ? The property must be inspected and a repon form completed prior to offering the property for sale. The Housing Evaluation Report must be available for review by potential purchasers at all times that the property is offered for sale. Who does the evaluation? i6 The seller can choose any l' R who maintains a current certificate of competency from ttry• o oomtng on, Minneapolis or St. Paul. These cities 1� provide for testing and cenification of private housing evaluators. The City will maintain a list of private housing evaluators who meet the certification requirements of the cities designated in the City of Brooklyn Center's proposed ordinance. Evaluators must request to be placed on the list and show proof of the required insurance. What does an evaluator do? The evaluator will examine the dwelling's visible structural elements; heating, electrical and plumbing systems; and other components of construction. The evaluator will look into accessible, unoccupied areas such as attics and crawl spaces, but will not take apart any building components. The evaluator can of identify conditions that are hidden and inaccessible. How much does it cost? Based on similar programs in other cities, the initial evaluation report may cost the s to $125. This is an estimate only and the actual fee will be negotiated between the seller and the private evaluator. If hazardous items are noted in the initial evaluation report that do not require permits and it is necessary for the private evaluator to re- inspect the property to evaluate correction of the hazardous items, the inspector may charge an additional fee. Hazardous items requiring permits to correct will be reinspected by City building inspectors. Standard build permit fees will be charged for these items. C/ j J r � - C�o�rS.c 35�F. 7ly* How are corrections & hazardous items monitored? G '� 1 1 A -Ij When hazardous items are identified by the evaluator, correction of the identified hazardous items must be made. Follow -up on the correction of hazardous items will be done in the following ways: i t�� 1. For hazardous items not requiring building permits to correct, private evaluators will Y CPS '4� l follow -up to make sure the items have been corrected. d + ` 2. For hazardous items requiring building permits to correct, City building inspectors will i { ° follow up through the normal building permit process to make sure the items have been corrected. When must corrections of hazardous conditions be completed? ��ItS } Hazardous conditions must be corrected before the dwelling is occupied. If the dwelli eady_� /�� !� occupied, corrective- action shall be taken by the owner or agent of the owner. �,✓ X aAl�> Zti l 'VII 'VII Cam �. *ti �a L •.c� �� t,� What are the most common hazardous items called out in housing evaluations . Based on the experience of other cities with similar programs, the following items are the, five most common h azards found in housing evaluations. `3.. Lack of or improperly installed smoke detectors. f 2:- Electrical fixtures and cover plates. These include outlets and junction boxes with missing cover plates and broken or cracked switches, outlets and fixtures. Fq m. 3: Backflow prevention devices. Protection of potable water for inhabitants of a dwelling (and also the city water supply) is of great importance. In most cases, a hazardous water supply condition can be corrected by adding an anti- siphon backflow prevention device to the water supply. Common locations where a backflow prevention device is required are: a. Outside garden hose connections. (All must be protected). b. Laundry tubs with a threaded faucet for a hose connection. c. Hand -held shower sprayers that could hang into tub water. Other locations where backy7ow or siphoning could occur are toilet ballcocks that are not located above the tank water line, any faucet that discharges below the spill line of its receptor, and lawn irrigation systems having improper backflow protection. These hazards must also be corrected. 4. Garage door openers. Many garage door openers are plugged into extension cords. This type of wiring is a hazard. All garage door openers must be plugged directly into approved outlets. An electrical permit must be secured to install a new electrical outlet. Other appliances which cannot be connected to extension cords are water softeners, window air conditioners, washing machines, clothes dryers, sump pumps and other ermanent appliances. P PP 5. Electrical ground. Electrical systems must be properly grounded. One of the areas wh ere grounding is required (and many times omitted) is around the water meter. A #6 wire (a #4 wire if electrical service is 150 amp or greater) is required to be attached to the house side of the water meter with an approved clamp and also to the street side of the water meter with an approved clamp. Must the seller correct hazardous items even if the house does not sell? Hazardous items noted in the evaluation report must be corrected even if the home does not sell. V _ �b Owners will be given a reasonable amount of time to correct hazards not to exceed 90 days. Is the evaluation a warranty? No. The evaluation is not a guarantee or warranty. The Housing Evaluation Report will be completed through visual inspection of the property. The evaluator cannot guarantee that problems will not occur after the inspection. F:�DEPTS\EDN BL- BLITZ`OTHER'.TIMESALE.QA DRAFT CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the day of , 1998, at p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, to consider ... Auxiliary aids for persons with disabilities are available upon request at least 96 hours in advance. Please contact the City Clerk at 569 -3300 to make arrangements. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A TIME OF SALE HOUSING INSPECTION, REQUIRING INSPECTION, DISCLOSURE OF CONSUMER INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF A DWELLING PRIOR TO ITS SALE, AND CORRECTION OF CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 .... That Section 12 of the City Ordinances be amended to include: 12 -1501 PURPOSE The purpose of this Section is to enhance the supply of safe, sanitary and adequate housing for citizens of the city of Brooklyn Center and to prevent the deterioration of existing housing. 12 -1502 DEFINITIONS The following words and terms when used in this Section shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: 1. "Dwelling" - a building, or portion thereof, designed or used predominantly for residential occupancy of a continued nature, including one - family dwellings, two- family dwellings, and multiple family dwellings; but not including hotels and motels. 2. "Dwelling Unit" - a single residential accommodation which is arranged, designed, used or, if vacant, intended for use exclusively as a domicile for one family. Where a Time of Sale Inspection Page 1 Ordinance No. DRAFT private garage is structurally attached,'it shall be considered as part of the building in which the dwelling unit is located. '."Mobile home" - (includes "Manufactured" Homes). A single family detached dwelling unit designed for year -round occupancy, constructed at a factory or assembly plant and drawn to the site on attached under carriage and wheels. "Mobile Home' shall not include "Recreation Vehicle" as herein defined, nor shall it include modular or prefabricated dwelling units which meet or exceed the requirements of the Uniform Building Code. "Evaluation report" - a written report prepared and signed by a person licensed as a time of sale housing evaluator in a community recognized by the City of Brooklyn Center on a form in compliance with Section 12 -1506 of this Code. "Hardship" - inability of seller to make required repairs, including. but not limited to economic circumstances, illness, death, weather or acts of God. "Immediate hazard" - a condition or defect which is likely to cause injury to a person or property if not corrected. "Issuing Authority" -'the City Manager or his/her designated representative. z "Owner's Agent" - a person who acts for or has the power or authority to act for the owner of a dwelling unit. "Sale" - the transfer of title or possession of a dwelling unit whether or not absolute title is transferred. "Vacant" - a dwelling unit which is not occupied. 12 -1503 INSPECTION AND EVALUATION REPORT REQUIRED, a. Except as set forth in Section 12 -1504 of this Code, no dwelling unit or mobile home located within the City may be voluntarily conveyed for consideration by deed or contract for deed until the owner or owner's agent has first applied for and secured an evaluation prepared by an evaluator meeting the requirements under / Section 12 -1505 of this Code. C �c k a 2� b. evaluation report issued for the d well mg unit in question shall be provided uy er pn tb the - execution of a p ufchase agreement., The buyer shall be supplied a copy of the written report and shall sign a copy acknowledging receipt I Vo l � � � r of that report. r/ q tiG� Time of Sale Inspection Page 2 Ordinance No. DRAFT P c. If the structure is in compliance with requirements of Section 12 -1508 of this /Cf Code, the evaluation report shall state that the structure has been inspected and is in conformance. An evaluation report is valid for one year from the date of its �° W} issuance. The report is valid only for the owner listed on the report. � Zvi d. No person shall offer for sale by exhibiting or showing a dwelling unit within the city without having first obtained an inspection and evaluation report as described in this Section. The evaluation report shall be conspicuously displayed for inspection at the premises at all times that such dwelling unit is being offered for sale. 12 -1504 EXCEPTIONS The provisions of Section 12 -1503 do not apply to: a. Any newly constructed dwelling unit when title is transferred to the first owner. b. The sale or other transfer of title of any dwelling unit to a public body. c. The sale or transfer of title of any dwelling unit for the purpose of demolition. d. The sale or conveyance of any dwelling unit by a sheriff or other public or court officer in the performance of their official duties. This exemption does not apply / to the sale of a dwelling unit by a person appointed by a probate court. ale o r t;onVeyance flf,any entire 'multiple family buildin "- 12 -1505 EVALUATOR REOUIREMENTS a. Evaluators conducting evaluations and completing evaluation reports under this Code must maintain a current unexpired Certificate of Competency issued by the tyxof lVTnneapofis StPaul or Bloomington. The City Council may, by .t�"�� ( resolution; "r "ecogmze Certificates of Competency from additional cities. Evaluators I must also show proof that he or she has a current unexpired Certificate of ��l Competency from at least one of the aforementioned recognized cities. b. Evaluators conducting evaluations and completing evaluation reports under this 5 ,,, �cu Code shall also show proof of general liability insurance insuring the evaluator f, with insurance coverages and liability limits which may be specified from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The evaluator shall maintain insurance continuously in force thereafter. The city shall be included as a named insured on Time of Sale Inspection Page 3 Ordinance No. DRAFT the insurance required herein at the expense of the evaluator. The evaluator shall furnish the city with a certificate of insurance which meets the city requirements. c. The city shall maintain a list of the names and telephone numbers of evaluators who meet the requirements of this section. The list shall be available to the public. 7_ 1..1506 FORMS The city shall prepare or authorize use of forms as it deems appropriate ro riate to constitute a disclosure under Sections 12 -1501 through 12 -1511. The form shall provide information concerning ode requirements m g major structural defects and immediate hazards to health safety i > Y and ro e p rt P Y . 12 -1507 DUTIES OF EVALUATORS a. Each evaluator shall comply with the following: 1. Maintain a current license with one of the recognized cities. 2. Conduct all evaluations within the program's guidelines. 3. Meet required continuing education requirements established by the recognized cities, listed in Section 12 -1505. b. Each evaluator shall comply with the following procedure for preparing and filing reports: 1. The evaluation report shall be either typewritten or legibly printed in ink on forms furnished by the city. The report shall indicate whether the condition of the dwelling unit meets city requirements, is below city requirements or is � j �CIA deemed to be hazardous at the time and date of the evaluation. The evaluator shall submit the original evaluation report to the seller: The a w „,:. .. evaluator shall keep"a duplicate copy. 12 -1508 CORRECTION OF IMMEDIATE HAZARDS a. The following items, when discovered by the evaluator, shall be identified as immediate hazards in the evaluation report: 1. Heating systems that are unsafe due to burned out or rusted heat exchangers, burned out, rusted or plugged flues, no vent, connection with unsafe gas supplies or incapacity to adequately heat the living space. 2. Water heaters that are unsafe due to burned out or rusted heat exchangers, burned out, rusted or plugged flues, no vent, connection with unsafe gas supplies or lack of temperature and pressure relief valves. 3. Electrical systems that are unsafe due to dangerous overloading, damaged or deteriorated equipment, improperly taped or spliced wiring, exposed uninsulated wires; temporary distribution systems, or ungrounded systems. Time of Sale Inspection Page 4 Ordinance No. DRAFT 4, Plumbing systems that are unsanitary due to leaking water systems, fixtures or traps, lack of an operating toilet, lack of washing and bathing facilities, cross connection of municipal water supply with fixtures or sewage lines, or the lack of water. 5. Structural systems including walls, chimneys, ceilings, roofs, foundations, floor systems or decks which are not capable of carrying imposed loads. 6. Exterior roofs, walls, chimneys and foundations that are not weather tight and water tight to the extent that it creates an immediate hazard. 7. Abandoned storage tanks. 8. Lack of operational smoke detectors located in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Building Code. b. No occupancy shall be permitted of any, dwelling unit if vacant and an immediate. ( hazard exits..,,If the dwelling unit is occupied and an immediate hazard exists, corrective action shall be taken by the owner or agent of the owner. c. .When identified hazards, the owner shall obtain all necessary permits fr .om the - city and the premises shall be subject to inspection by an evaluator prior �,t ,�►S to occupancy of the dwelling. 1 0 M .1,W ' the D ,, p':. m o If due to hardshi wrier cannot undertake corrective action, the buyer may f elect to correct imediate hazards identified in the evaluator's report. A buyer ��'� intending to correct immediate hazards must execute the following: a d,agreement signe from the buyer accepting responsibility for correction of .g hazardous items; -.,,,reasonable completion dates (no ,more than 90 days); evidence of financial ability to perform the corrections. The buyer shall complete the correction of identified immediate hazards by the specified completion date. e. If the owner is a government agency or if an agreement exists between the owner and buyer that the buyer will correct immediate hazards as part of a remodeling project, the buyer may correct immediate hazards identified in the evaluator's report. A buyer intending to correct immediate hazards must have: 1. a signed agreement from the buyer accepting responsibility for correction of the hazardous items; 2. reasonable completion dates; 3. evidence of financial ability to perform the corrections. Time of Sale Inspection Page 5 Ordinance No. DRAFT The buyer shall complete the correction of identified immediate hazards by the specified completion date. 12 -1509 FAILURE TO COMPLY a. The failure of any owner, agent of an owner or buyer to comply with the C 1 provisions of Sections 12 -1501 through 12 -1511 or to comply with an order issued by the city pursuant to this Code, shall be a misdemeanor. b. The failure of any evaluator to comply with the provisions of Section 12 -1505 shall be a misdemeanor and may result in de- certification by the city. c. The city may also enforce provisions of Sections 12 -1501 through 12 -1511 by mandamus, injunction, or other appropriate remedy in a court of competent jurisdiction. 12 -1510 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS a. Nothing in the evaluation report shall indicate or shall be deemed to indicate that a dwelling unit meets all minimum maintenance, housing and building standards. b. Evaluations conducted pursuant to Sections 1501 through 1511 are made in order to improve the overall housing stock in the city and are not meant to be a warranty or guarantee of the dwelling unit evaluated. The report issued by the evaluator is not a representation to any individual buyer, seller or renter regarding the condition of the building nor is the report intended for the special benefit of any individual. " c. The City of Brooklyn Center shall not incur liability to a buyer or any other person by reason of performance or non - performance of the provisions of Sections 12- 1501 through 12 -1511. 12 -1511 APPEAL A person aggrieved by a decision, notification or order under this ordinance may appeal such decision, notification or order to the council which may reverse, modify or affirm the same after a hearing upon notice to the appellant. The appeal must (i) be in writing, (ii) specify the decision, notification or order appealed form, (iii) specify with particularity the basis and grounds of the appeal, and (iv) be filed with the clerk on or before 20 days following the date of the decision, notification or order. Time of Sale Inspection Page 6 Ordinance No. DRAFT 12 -1512 EFFECTIV DATE Sections 12 -1501 through 12 -1511 shall be effective for dwelling units conveyed on or after Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective after adoption and thirty days following its legal publication. Adopted this day of , 1993 Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Date of Publication 1 Effective Date (Brackets indicate matter to be deleted, underline indicates new matter.) Time of Sale Inspection Page 7 F: \DEPTS\EDA \BLBLITZ\PN- rOFSAL.OPD PROCEDURAL OUTLINE PROPOSED TIME OF SALE INSPECTION PROGRAM CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER 1. Homeowner obtains list of housing evaluators from City Community Development Department. The list of evaluators will be those that have been certified by Bloomington, Minneapolis and/or St. Paul. Homeowner makes appointment with private evaluator and evaluator performs inspection, completes Time of Sale Evaluation Report and gives copy to seller. Seller must make evaluation report available to potential buyers. 2. If no hazardous items are noted in the evaluation report a Certificate of Approval will be issued by the private evaluator. The Certificate of A PP property Approval certifies that the has been inspected pursuant to City ordinance requirements and that any immediate hazards in the Time of Sale Evaluation Report have been corrected. The Certificate of Approval can be taken to the real estate closing to demonstrate compliance with Time of Sale ordinance requirements. 3. If there are hazardous items to be corrected, items must be corrected prior to closing. In - hardship situations owners can defer correction of hazardous items to buyers by written agreement executed by the buyer with consent of the City. 4. Hazardous items not requiring permits to correct will be re- inspected by a private evaluator. After re- inspection, private evaluator issues Certificate of Approval. Hazardous items requiring permits to correct will be re- inspected by City inspectors as part of the usual building permit process. After reinspection of permit items City inspector issues Certificate of Approval for permit items. F:•DEPTS'EDNBLBLITZ' OTHER' TI%IES.kLE.OL7 FORT MS AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TIME OF SALE INSPECTION PROGRAM NOTE: These forms are used in the City of Bloomington's Time of Sale program and are offered as examples of the types of forms which would be used in the City of Brooklyn Center's proposed program if the program is approved. The forms would be modified to meet the City of Brooklyn Center program requirements. —1 , Time of Sale Housing Evaluation Report -Housing Standards and Evaluator Guidelines -+Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Certification -Electrical Certification #Immediate Correction Responsibility Agreement I F: DEPTS' EDABtiBLITZ 'OTHER,TINIES.-kL,E.FR%I city of TIME -OF -SALE HOUSING Bloomington, minnesota - - EVALUATION REPORT ' Community Development Department Building and Inspections Division dress of Evaluated Dwelling Unit No. of 07933 LEA RD No. Units uwner Name CITY OF BLOOMINGTON uwner Aaaress 2215 WEST OLD SHAKOPEE ROAD, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431 -3096 1. This Report offers a limited overview of building components g p 3. This Report is not an FHA or VA inspection or appraisal and fixtures by the Evaluator and is not technically extensive. 4. This Report covers only the items listed on this form. The Prospective buyers may seek additional evaluations from evaluator is not required to evaluate inaccessible, concealed, or various experts in the inspection field prior to purchase. This unsafe areas; climb up on roofs; or disassemble items. This Report is NOT a warranty or guarantee expressed or Report does not address lead paint, radon, or asbestos. implied by the city of Bloomingtonpr by the Evaluator, or 5. This Report is valid for one year from the date of issue and only of any building component or rrxture. to the owner named above. Z The Ordinance requires that no person shall exhibit or show a 6. An uestions regarding this R dwelling for sale without fast having btained an Evaluation , y q g 9 Report should be directed to the 9 city of Bloomington or the Evaluator whose name appears on Report. The original Evaluation Report issued for the dwelling must be displayed on thesiteandshall be provided tothe buyer. the back of this form. Any complaints regarding this Report before or at the time of sale of the dwelling. A copy of the should be directed to the city of Bloomington Review Evaluator Report must be submitted to the city of Bloomington within 10 at City Hall, 2215 West Old Shakopee Road, phone 948 -8930 calendar days after the evaluation has been made. (TDD: 948 - 8740). EVALUATION CODES: If an item is non - existent, the word "None" shall be indicated in the (Comment); and any "H "(Hazardous as defined in the City Code). comment area. Items marked with a "NA" indicate that this item is Additional comment sheets, may be, attached if needed. Items" t applicable or not relevant.ltems marked with a "M "indicate that marked " "H" ; I s) _ { must =: be corrected and .j problems related to that item were seen at the time of inspected by a City Inspector PRIOR to- .occupancy. evaluation. The following require comments explaining each item: PERM1TS_MAY- BE' REQUIRED FOR CORRECTION OF any "B" (Below minimum requirements); any "C" HAZARDOUS - = ITEMS. None Non- M Meets B Below Minimum C Comment H Hazardous NA Not Applicable Existent Requirements Requirements INTERIOR: Basement Item Number /Comment and Remarks 1. Stairs - railings, landings, steps B 1. 1 8 Handrail less than 34" high. 2. Floor C 2. 2 C Evidence of previous dampness. 3. Foundation walls C 3. 3 C Evidence of previous dampness. 4. Columns and beams M 4. 5 C Partially finished basement. 5. First floor structural systems C 5. 6 H No cleanout plug in floor drain in garage. 6. Floor drain and its cleanout H 6. 7 H Leak in water line above water heater. 7. Water supply piping H 7. 7 B Saddle clamp on waterline. 8. Plumbing fixtures H 8. 8 H No backtlow preventer on laundry tub. 9. Drain, waste and vent piping 8 9. 8 8 Laundry tub cracked and loose from wall. 10. Heating system installation and operation H 10. 9 B Bath tub drain has putty on trap. 11. Water heater installation and operation M 11. 10 H Excessive rust on draft hood. 12. Venting system of the heating plant and water heater H 12. 12 H Back spillage at water heater and furnace. 13. Gas lines and valves H 13. 12 B Tee type saddle connection. 14. Fireplaces B 14. 13 H Gas line not properly capped east wall. 15. Electrical service. Service size at panel: 100 AMPS H 15. 13 B Unsupported gas line piping. 16. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring H 16. 14 B Hearth extension less than 16" 17. Smoke detectors M 17. 15 H Service ground not bonded to street side of Sleeping room(s) NA 18. water meter. Missing knockout plug on panel. 15 B All circuits not indexed in service panel. rlilti lilt: l- J4l•Ijt -1ii- 111'11- 4+i•1i1 -zj oil I tel I1. As fky61 H k l�II .1Itoi14 eltaril'1 , 14:iC11A#I i4zj4l4lIl 1a1nILe rkj*jiiaia@aIsI `tI( qm 2215 West Old Shakopee Road 9 Bloomington MN 55431 - 3096 o (612)948 - 8930 e FAX: 948 - 8949 0 TDD: 948 - 8740 53- 076(2!96) PAGE 1 OF 2 /-+access or cvafuatea Suilaing 07933 LEA RD INTERIOR: Rooms Fba Fl= Item Number /Comment and Remarks 19. Plumbing fixtures H NA 19. 16 H Missing knockout plug electncai box ceiling 20. Gas lines and valves NA NA 20. by oil tank. Broken receptacle. 21. Electrical outlets /fixtures/wiring H NA 21. 19 H Handheld shower needs backflow prevention. 2. Auxiliary heaters - installation and wiring NA NA 22. Toilet ballcock is not an anti - siphon type. 23. Wood burning appliances NA NA 23. 19 B Waste line from dishwasher not properly 24. Fireplaces B NA 24. installed with loop. improper waterline material 25. Floors and rooms - construction and dimensions M NA 25. under kitchen sink. No tub access provided. 26. Light and ventilation windows B NA 26. Improper water line material under bathroom sink. 27. Sleeping rooms B NA 27. 21 H Open wiring outlet behind stove. Open wiring 28. Smoke detectors (presence, location, operation) H NA 28. in fireplace opening in kitchen. 29. Walls and ceiling components C NA 29. 21 B No convenience outlet in bathroom. No globe 30. Stairs and railings (upper floors) M NA 30. protection for bedroom closet light. improper I wiring on 3- way switch in bedroom. INTERIOR: Attic Space 21 C Metal fixture in bathroom could possibly be 31. Rafters, sheathing, ventilation NA 31. ungrounded. 32. Evidence of staining or seepage NA 32. 24 B Hearth extension less than 16 ". Missing 33. Electrical outlets/fixtures/wiring NA 33. mortar in firebox. 26 B Bedroom window opening(s) less than 5% of EXTERIOR room floor area. 34. Electrical outlets /fixtures/overhead service 8 34. 27 B Egress window sill height greater than 44" 35. Stairs, decks, balconies, porches, railings C 35. above the floor. 36. Walls - Siding, trim, etc. M 36. 28 H Smoke detector(s) have not been installed in 37. Windows (Frames /Screens/Glass) C 37. all bedrooms. 38. Doors C 38. 29 C Water stains on ceilings of entry way and 39. Roof covering and flashing C 39. bathroom. 40. Chimneys and vents C 40. 34 B Exterior outlet not protected with a 41. Drainage C 41. weathertight cover. 42. Plumbing - Backflow prevention H 42. 35 C Front steps have settled. 37 C Glass with crack longer than 12" Some GARAGE screens are tom or have broken frames. 43. Roof structure and covering NA 43. 38 C Loose trim on front door. 44. Wall structure and covering M 44. 39 C Limited view. Tree rubbing on roof. 45. Overhead garage door M 45. 40 C No metal flue liner- gas heater installed. 46. Electrical outlets /fixtures/wiring M 46. 41 C Backpitched around foundation in some areas. 47. Gas lines and valves NA 47. 42 H No backflow anti - siphon device on outside 48. Fire separation B 48. . hose connections. 49. Heaters NA 49. 48 B Openings in the firewall area excessive. Door MISCELLANEOUS between house and garage is not self closing. 50. Miscellaneous, including abandoned fuel tanks H 50. 50 H Fuel tank no longer being used - currently 51. Sanitation M 51. disconnected. CERTIFICATION BY LICENSED CONTRACTOR 52. Certification of the Heating System required? Y 52. 52 Certification of venting system also 53. Certification of the Water Heater required? N 53. required -see item 10 and 12. 54. Certification of the Plumbing System required? N 54. 55 Identify adder box fuse size and function. 55. Certification of the Electrical System required? Y 55. 56. Certification of the Structural System required? N 56. 57. List other certifications required: An immediate hazard as indicated in Section 14.420 of the Bloomington City Code was discovered and is identified herein. A Certificate of Approval shall be issued by the City prior to occupancy by a new owner. "YES" must be indicated if ANY item has been Circle one. YES NO marked "Hazardous" "NO" must be indicated if IYO item has been maked "Hazardous" reby certify that this evaluation was done in compliance with Bloomington City Code Sec. 14.419 and the City of Bloomington Housing Standards and Evaluator Guidelines DON DOTY EVALUATOR'S Signature Phone No. 888 -2444 Issue Date: 09124196 �3 -U i o(LS6j Attic 2 Ui - 2 11 city of ) bloomington, minnesota Housin g Standards and Evaluator Guidelines �. Third Edition Community Development Department Building and Inspection Division 221 S West Old Shakopee Road Bloomington MN S5431 -3096 (612)948 -8930 - FAX: (612)948 -8949 - TDD: (612)948 -8740 March 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS DESCRIPTION PAGE Codeof Ethics ............................................................................ ............................... i Forward ........................................................ ............................... ............................ iii HOUSING STANDARDS AND EVALUATOR GUIDELINES INTERIOR - Basement 1. Stairs - railings, landings, steps .................................:....... ..............................1 2. Fl oor .............................................................................. ..:...........................2 3. Foundation walls ............................................................ ............................... 3 4. Columns and beams ....................................................... ............................... 4 5. First floor structural systems ........................................... ............................... 6 6. Floor drain and its cleanout .............................................. ............................... 8 7. Water supply piping ......................................................... ..........................:...9 8. Plumbing fixtures ......................................................... ............................... 10 9. Drain, waste and vent piping ......................................... ............................... 11 10. Heating system installation and operation ....................... ............................... 13 11. Water heater installation and operation .......................... ............................... 16 I 12. Venting system of the heating plant and water heater ...... ............................... 18 13. Gas lines and valves .....................:.............................. ............................... 19 14. Fireplaces ..................................................................... .............................20 15. Electrical service ......................................................... ............................... 21 16. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring ............ 22 17. Smoke detectors (presence, location, operation) ................ .............................23 18. Sleeping room(s) ......................................................... ............................... 24 INTERIOR - Rooms 19. Plumbing fixtures ........................................................ ............................... 25 20. Gas lines and valves .................................................... ............................... 27 21. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring .................................... ............................... 28 22. Auxiliary heaters - installation and wiring ........................ ............................... 30 23. Wood burning appliances ............................................. ............................... 31 24. Fireplaces ................................................................... ............................... 31 25. Floors and rooms - construction and dimensions ............. ............................... 32 26. Light and ventilation windows ....................................... ............................... 33 27. Sleeping rooms ........................................................... ............................... 34 28. Smoke detectors (presence, location, operation) ................ .............................35 29. Walls and ceiling components ....................................... ............................... 36 30. Stairs and railings (upper floors) ............ ...................... 37 .. ............................... a INTERIOR - Attic Space 31. Rafters, sheathing, ventilation ....................................... ............................... 39 32. Evidence of staining or seepage .................................... ............................... 41 33. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring ...................................... .............................41 EXTERIOR 34. Electrical outlets /fixtures /overhead service ........................ .............................43 35. Stairs, decks, balconies, porches, railings ....................... ............................... 44 36. Walls - Siding, trim, etc .................................................. .............................45 37. Windows (Frames /Screens /Glass) .................................. ............................... 46 38. Doors ...........................................................:.............. .............................47 39. Roof covering and flashing ....................................:...... ............................... 48 40. Chimneys and vents ...................................................... .............................49 41. Drainage .................................................................... ............................... 50 42. Plumbing - Backflow prevention .................................... ............................... 50 GARAGE 43. Roof structure and covering .......................................... ............................... 51 44. Wall structure and covering .......................................... ............................... 52 45. Overhead garage door .................................................. ............................... 52 46. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring .................................... ............................... 53. 47. Gas lines and valves ...................................................... .............................54 48. Fire separation ............................................................ ............................... 55 49. Heaters .... :............. ................ 55 ................................. ............................... MISCELLANEOUS 50. Miscellaneous items including bandoned fuel g tanks ....... ............................... 57 51. Sanitation ..................................................................... .............................58 LICENSED CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION 52. Certification of the Heating System required? ................. ............................... 59 53. Certification of the Water Heater required? ..................... ............................... 59 54. Certification of the Plumbing System required? ............... ............................... 59 55. Certification of the Electrical System required? ................ ............................... 59 56. Certification of the Structural System required? .............. ............................... 59 57. Other certifications required? ........................................ ............................... 59 _ CODE OF ETHICS FOR TIME -OF -SALE OF HOUSING EVALUATORS 1. The Evaluator will be responsible at all times to execute his /her duties with due care and in good faith, in compliance with the Laws and Regulations of the city of Bloomington and the Evaluator's Code of Ethics. 2. The Evaluator will not discriminate in providing services and establishing fees on the basis of sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, race, disability, or religious preference. 3. The Evaluator shall not act as an Evaluator during any time he /she may be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or using any form of drug or narcotic not specifically prescribed by a Doctor of Medicine. 4. The Evaluator shall not knowingly re- evaluate any premises within the time period for which the original evaluation remains valid without the prior approval of the City's Review Evaluator, or use the forms supplied by the City for any use other than evaluations required by Chapter 14.418. 5. The Evaluator, while acting as such, shall not engage in conduct that in any way is in violation of any law or ordinance or is in contravention of good order and decorum. 6. The Evaluator will be responsible to notify the city of Bloomington Review Evaluator of all complaints filed regarding the Evaluator's services. 7. The Evaluator shall not prepare or submit to a homeowner or to the Building and Inspection Division any completed form knowing it or any entry therein to be false. All evaluations made shall be completed upon the forms authorized by the City and shall be submitted to the City within ten calendar days of the evaluation. 8. An Evaluator summoned in writing to appear before the City Council shall respond to such summons on the date and at the time and place indicated. 9. An Evaluator shall not evaluate any property in which the Evaluator has an interest. 10. An Evaluator who is also licensed by the State of Minnesota to sell real estate shall not evaluate any property required to be evaluated by Chapter 14.413, which said Evaluator has listed or is showing or attempting to sell. An Evaluator shall not be in the employ of a real estate sales person or broker and evaluate any property for which such employer has a listing agreement. An Evaluator shall not engage in business practices with any person in the real estate field when such a practice could be construed to be collusion. 11. An Evaluator shall not solicit for sale or solicit or perform repair work for any person, firm or organization on any property the Evaluator has evaluated. A VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE GUIDELINES MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF AN EVALUATOR'S LICENSE OR DENIAL OF A RENEWAL OF SUCH LICENSE _ FORWARD The evaluator is expected to have available during the evaluation the following tools and aids to assist with the actual evaluation: 1. A measuring tape 2. A ladder for attic access 3. A flashlight 4. A sharp instrument or tool such as an awl or ice pick 5. An electrical outlet testing device with GFCI test feature 6. An electrical outlet testing device with two flexible leads 7. A 1 qt., 2 qt., or 1 gal. container for measuring water The Evaluator shall make a definite appointment with the owner or agent for the evaluation and then keep he appointment. Immediate) upon arriving a s P PP y a t the remises, the evaluator P 9 P identification shall be shown to the owner or owner's agent, if present, and no evaluation shall be started unless this procedure is followed. A brief explanation of your profession and the City Licensing requirements for an evaluator, along with a short description of the evaluation procedure and purpose, shall be given to the owner or agent. An explanation of the requirements on which the evaluation is based shall be given to the owner with special attention to the requirement for correction of items marked hazardous. The Evaluator _ E luator shall read items one through five of the Housing Evaluation Report g g p rt to the owner and ask the aid of the owner in filling out the basic information at the top of the sheet. The Evaluator must inform the owner that it is required that the Evaluator have access to the attic space as part of the evaluation. If the scuttle hole is in a closet, ask the owner to remove clothing and other obstructions so a proper evaluation can be made. If the owner refuses to make the attic access available, the Evaluator shall indicate this fact on the report. The owner shall be asked to accompany the Evaluator on the evaluation tour. Suggest that the owner ask questions and request that he point out features known to him that may assist the Evaluator in evaluating the condition of the dwelling's mechanical and electrical systems. This is not a requirement, but may furnish the Evaluator with information concerning the condition of the structural, mechanical, or electrical components of the dwelling. Tell the owner that after the evaluation, you will be glad to discuss the report. You should go over the items marked as hazardous and inform the owner that these items must be corrected and inspected by a city inspector prior to sale of the dwelling. The owner shall be informed that City Permits are required for the correction of many hazardous items and all questions in that regard should be addressed to the City of Bloomington Building and Inspection Division, 948 -8930 (TDD 948- 8740). iii " - This evaluation is basically a visual inspection of the property. Although in -depth testing is not required, certain cover plates and access doors are required to be removed in order to facilitate the inspection. In addition, some simple tests are required 'to be completed for the evaluation. These tests are specified in the guidelines. The Evaluator is not expected to climb up on roofs; disturb insulation; move personal items, equipment, snow, ice, or debris which obstructs access or visibility; enter any area which is unsafe; or perform any procedure which may damage the property or be dangerous to the evaluator or other persons. If there is an obstruction which prohibits the Evaluator from inspecting any part of the dwelling that is listed herein, the Evaluator shall so note on the Evaluation Report. 4 iv - INTERIOR BASEMENT _ AS MENT 1 . Stairs - railings, landings, steps A. The Evaluator shall determine if the stairways? leading to the basement are safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use would cause to be placed upon them. If stairways are not capable of supporting normal use loads, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary tY PP to remove the requirement for a permit. B. If a basement contains habitable area, the Evaluator shall determine if the stairway meets the maximum rise of 8 inches, the minimum run of 9 inches, and the minimum width of 36 inches. The largest tread run and the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. Stairways that do not meet the minimum dimensions shall be marked as "Below .Minimum Requirements ". C. The minimum headroom height of a stairway is 6'8 ". Headroom that is less than 6'8" shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. Every stairway having four or more risers shall have at least one handrail. The Evaluator shall determine if the handrails are properly installed and securely attached. Handrails shall be grippable and located 34 -38 inches above the tread nosing and separated by 1-1/2 inches from any walls or guardrails. Handrails that do not meet these requirements shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. A guardrail shall be located on the open sides of a stairway and be securely attached. The openings in a guardrail shall be such that a 4 inch sphere cannot pass through. The minimum height of the guardrail is 36" unless the guardrail is considered a part of a stairway. In that case the mini p y mum height of the guardrail /handrail is 34 inches. Guardrails that do not meet these requirements shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 1 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 2. Floor A. The Evaluator shall check the floor slab and list any evidence of heaving, buckling, large cracks, holes, or other existing onditions that indicate problems. 9 p If such evidence exists, mark as "Comment ". B. The Evaluator shall list where there is no concrete floor or if the concrete floor does not cover all usable floor areas of the basement. If either of these conditions exist, mark as "Comment ". C. The Evaluator shall check basement floor for evidence of past or present dampness. If such evidence is found, describe in the remarks column. 9 1 2 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 3. Foundation wall A. The Evaluator shall check the basement walls for cracking, leaning, buckling, or bulging conditions which may indicate structural failure. The Evaluator shall also note any loose or missing foundation blocks, bricks, stones or mortar. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the basement w " all, mark as Hazardous . • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. Where crawl spaces exist, the Evaluator shall enter the space, or use any holes or openings into the crawl space to inspect the condition of all visible foundation walls and floor systems. If the Evaluator is unable to evaluate the crawl space, this should be marked as "Comment ". C. The Evaluator shall determine if foam plastic material has been installed on basement or crawl space walls. All exposed foam plastic must be covered with a : minimum 1 1/2 inch thick mineral fiber insulation; 1/4 inch thick plywood, hardboard or gypsum wallboard; or foil facing. If foam plastic has not been protected by covering with an approved material mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall check basement walls for evidence of past or present dampness. If such evidence is found, describe in the remarks column. 3 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 4. Columns and Beams A. The Evaluator shall determine if the columns and beams have been kept in a state of maintenance and repair that is consistent with standard practices. If they have not been maintained in such a state, mark as "Comment ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if wood columns remain in sound structural condition by utilizing the awl or ice pick to tell if a rotting condition exists. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the columns, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. C. The use of telescoping posts or other temporary type of supporting columns may indicate a structural problem. Any adjustable posts required to be permanent must have pins removed, threads peened, and /or be spot welded. Posts which are not constructed as indicated or posts that apparently cannot carry all superimposed loads should be marked "Hazardous ". D. The Evaluator shall also list in the remarks column any signs that the columns have " settled or have been relocated. E. Where crawl space exists, the Evaluator shall enter the space or use any holes or openings into the crawl space to inspect the visible columns for deterioration or the use of temporary supports. If the soil is in contact with wood members, this should be noted in the remarks column. F. The Evaluator shall visually check the beams for excessive sagging between supports or crushing on supports and also any notching or other alterations that could affect the structural integrity of such a beam. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the beams, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. 4 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 5. First floor structural systems A. The Evaluator shall visually check that the floor system is structurally sound and capable of supporting the loads normally imposed on it. This check shall be completed by both a visual observation from below the floor and also by walking on the floor in each interior room. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the floor system, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. The Evaluator shall note out -of -level floor conditions. Any out -of -level floor condition shall be marked as "Comment ". C. The Evaluator is not required to evaluate the condition of floor coverings such as linoleum, the or carpeting. D. The Evaluator shall check joists and other wood framing members where they enter masonry walls for rot or insect damage. The Evaluator shall utilize the awl or ice pick to determine if rot is present. If rot has not adversely affected the structural integrity of the joists, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". if the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the joists or other wood framing members, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. E. The Evaluator shall also check the joist system for excessive notching, boring, or over- spanning and any other evidence of structural failure. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the joist system, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. 6 INTERIOR - BASEMENT G. Check all beams for decay or insect damage. Special attention should be given to the ends of the beams where they enter masonry walls. The Evaluator shall utilize a sharp instrument to determine if any deterioration exists, and list the findings in the remarks column. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the beams, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. 5 INTERIOR - BASEMENT F. The Evaluator shall also check the sub -floor for rot or seepage stains which may indicate leaks in the plumbing system. List any such rot found as "Below Minimum Requirements". . G. Where crawl spaces exist, the Evaluator shall enter the space or use any holes or openings into the crawl space to inspect the visible beams and joists for any deterioration. If the soil is in contact with wood members, note in the remarks column. If the evaluator is unable to evaluate the crawl space, this should be marked as "Comment ". �I 7 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 6. Floor drain and its cleanout A. If no floor drain has been provided, the Evaluator shall mark "Comment" and indicate in the remarks column. B. If a floor drain has been installed, the Evaluator shall determine if the floor drain has a water seal trap and if equipped with a clean out. If the clean out plug is not secure, or if no water seal, rate as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. C. The Evaluator shall check for a cover plate on the floor drain. If the cover plate is missing, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements." 8 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 7. Water supply piping A. Determine if all water piping has been properly installed and supported utilizing approved materials. Rubber water piping is unapproved for use as interior water supply piping. Plastic water piping must meet all requirements for installation. Unapproved materials shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements." If unable to determine the type of material, mark this as a "Comment" and note in the remarks column. B. The Evaluator shall test the flow of water at a minimum of three individual fixtures at any location above the basement level. When flowing water, no other fixture or source of water flow may be turned on. The rate of water flow for at least one of the tested fixtures must be not less than one -half gallon per minute (.5 gpm). Testing may be done with any size container; e.g., a one gallon container must be filled within two minutes; a one -half gallon container must be filled within one minute; a one -quart container must be filled within 30 seconds, etc. If the test for the minimum .5 gpm water flow is not passed, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. t C. The Evaluator shall note the presence of any saddle type connections or repair clamps on the water lines and rate as "Below Minimum Requirements% D. The Evaluator shall determine if well water supply piping has been interconnected with city water supply piping. If the well water supply and the city water supply are interconnected, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. E. Note if any water piping which enters into unheated parts of the house would be subject to freezing during cold weather. The Evaluator should identify the location of the unheated piping in the remarks column and rate as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 9 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 8. Plumbing fixtures A. Plumbing fixtures required to be evaluated by this item are those plumbing fixtures located in the basement. The Evaluator shall determine if these plumbing fixtures are properly installed with a water supply and properly vented. If the plumbing fixtures are not properly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall note any plumbing fixtures that are broken or cracked and leaking or in such a condition so as to give rise to unsanitary conditions. These plumbing fixtures shall be marked as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. C. The Evaluator shall note if the laundry tub water supply is provided with an air gap or approved vacuum breaker between the filler spout and the top of the laundry tub. If the filler spout has a threaded end and /or has a hose connected to the spout, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when' this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 10 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 9. Drain, waste, and vent piping A. The Evaluator shall check the visible waste lines for signs of leakage or seepage. If found, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. B. The Evaluator shall check for improper repairs that are made with tape, tar, rag, putty or other similar makeshift methods. If such repairs are found, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall list the use of saddle type connections and indicate their presence as being "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall check to see that all abandoned waste or vent openings have been properly plugged or capped. If these openings are not plugged or capped, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. E. The Evaluator shall determine if a cleanout for the building sewer is provided either at the wall where the waste system leaves the building or at the base of the main stack. If no cleanout is provided, indicate the condition as being "Below Minimum Requirements ". F. The Evaluator shall determine if visible waste lines from plumbing fixtures are properly vented. If proper venting is not provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". G. Determine if all visible waste and vent pipes and fittings are of approved materials. If approved materials are not used, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". H. If plastic waste pipes are in use, the Evaluator shall comment if white and black plastic waste /vent pipes are not properly connected. Improperly connected plastic pipes shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 11 INTERIOR - BASEMENT I. The Evaluator shall note any steel drainage pipes going directly into the concrete floor as being "Below Minimum Requirements." J. The Evaluator shall determine if sumps are being discharged to the exterior on to grade. Sumps that are being discharged into the sanitary sewer system shall be marked as "Comments ". • Where this condition exists, the Time -of -Sale Coordinator will notify the City of Bloomington Utilities Division. 12 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 10. Heating system installation and operation A. The Evaluator shall remove the service panel and visually check the heating system. The Evaluator shall determine if the following conditions exist: 1. Excessive scale on burners and /or bottom of burner compartment. 2. Excessive flame distortion with the blower motor running. 3. Excessive discoloration of the upper cover panel. 4. Excessive rust and /or discoloration of the draft hood. If these items exist, certification of the heating system by a licensed contractor is required. Refer to item 52. Mark this item as "Hazardous" pending certification. • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. B. The Evaluator shall check clearances to combustibles. The clearances to combustibles are often noted on the name plate and usually are 6 inches for space heaters. Some furnaces can be installed with zero inch clearance at sides and back. If required clearances are not met, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". Unlisted appliances shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. Free standing space heaters are those appliances that take their combustion air from the room in which they are located. The Evaluator shall check for any free standing space heaters located in bedrooms or bathrooms and list them as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall check for missing sheet metal, air tight connections, and the general condition of the duct work. Openings in the return air drop are prohibited. If any of these items exist, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. The Evaluator shall remove the service panel and check to see that gas fired heating plants have the following safety controls: 1. Thermostat 2. Gas Shut -off 3. Combination Gas Valve If any of the safety controls is missing, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition.. 13 INTERIOR - BASEMENT F. The Evaluator shall remove the service panel and check to see that fuel oil heating plants have the following safety controls: 1. Thermostat 2. Barometric draft regulator installed in the vent connector from the heating plant to the chimney. If any of the safety controls is missing, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. G. The Evaluator shall list in the remarks column if no expansion tank is visible for hot water systems. The Evaluator shall check the expansion tank to determine if a shut -off valve has been installed in the pipe between the boiler and the expansion tank. This valve must be kept open while the boiler is in operation. If there is no shut off valve where required, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". Check for backflow preventer on city water fill line to boiler. If the expansion tank is open to the atmosphere, no shut -off valve is required. H. The Evaluator shall check for protection of the city water system where connected to a boiler. The minimum backflow prevention required for protection of the domestic water is a Double Check with an Intermittent Vent Assembly (DCIVA). If there are any chemicals used in the boiler system, i.e. antifreeze, lubricants, etc., the domestic water system should be protected with a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ). Any system having no backflow prevention device shall be marked as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. I. The Evaluator shall review the location of the heating plant. If the furnace room is accessible only by going through a bathroom, bedroom, or closet, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". J. The Evaluator is required to observe the heating system in operation. if the gas and /or pilot is turned off, the owner or his agent must turn them on. The thermostat must also be turned on in order to facilitate the evaluation of the heating system. If the heating system cannot be, or is not, placed in operation, the Evaluator shall mark "Comment" and explain. K. If more than one heating system is installed, the Evaluator shall list the types of systems and fuels used in the remarks column. 14 4 INTERIOR - BASEMENT L. If the Evaluator finds the heating plant to be in a tight, confined space it shall be determined if proper combustion air and ventilation openings are provided to the heating plant. 1. Combustion air intakes shall not be any less in area than the area of the common flue or flues of the appliance within the enclosure. If the proper amount of combustion air is not provided, mark this item as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 2. Ventilation air must be provided through at least 2 openings (one high and one low) communicating to the interior of the building. Net free area of the openings shall be at least 1 square inch for each 2,000 BTU input. Inadequate ventilation shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 15 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 11. Water heater installation and operation A. The Evaluator shall check the appearance of the visible condition of the water heater and note if there is evidence of leakage, broken control valves or excessively rusted areas. If any of these conditions exist, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall confirm that the water heater is located over a non - combustible floor and is firmly set on the slab or floor. Certain manufacturers' specifications and requirements allow for installation on combustible surfaces. Noncomplying water heaters shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. If the Evaluator finds the water heater to be in a tight, confined space it shall be determined if proper combustion air and ventilation openings are provided to the water heater. 1. Combustion air intakes shall not be any less in area than the area of the common flue or flues of the appliance within the enclosure. If the proper amount of combustion air is not provided, mark this item as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 2. Ventilation air must be provided through at least 2 openings (one high and one low) communicating to the interior of the building. Net free area of the openings shall be at least 1 square inch for each 2,000 BTU input. Inadequate ventilation shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall determine if the water heater is provided with a temperature and pressure relief valve. If there is no temperature and pressure relief valve, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. 16 INTERIOR - BASEMENT E. The Evaluator shall determine if the temperature and pressure relief valve has been properly installed and maintained by reviewing the following: 1. The temperature and pressure relief valve must be properly attached to the hot water pipe outlet near the water heater, directly into the top of the water heater, or into the side of the water heater within 6 inches of the top. If the relief valve is improperly located or installed, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. 2. The relief valve drain piping shall be the same size as the relief valve outlet for the full length of the drain piping. If the drain piping size is reduced after the relief valve, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 3. The relief valve drain piping shall extend to within 18 inches of the floor. The drain piping shall be unthreaded at the open (discharge) end. Improper drain pipe installation shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 4. Plugs or caps which make either the relief valve or the relief valve drain piping inoperable are not allowed. Improperly installed plugs or caps shall be marked as "Hazardous". A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 5. The Evaluator is not expected to test the relief valve, but if a visual inspection indicates that the relief valve could be inoperative, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 17 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 12. Venting system of the heating plant, water heater, and gas clothes dryers A. With the heating plant and water heater in operation, the Evaluator shall check the draft diverter on both appliances for back spillage. This can be tested with a match or with smoke. If back spillage is detected on either appliance, this shall be marked as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. B. The Evaluator shall check the vent system for rust holes, backpitch, open joints, and that the vent is tightly sealed to the chimney. If any of the above items is identified, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. C. The Evaluator shall check that all visible vents and connector pipes have required clearances from combustibles. If clearances do not meet minimum requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. If Transite (asbestos) type vent piping is visible and appears to be in good condition, mark as "Comment ". If transite vent piping is visible and has deteriorated, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. If the water heater is electric, no venting is required. The Evaluator shall report in the remarks column that the installed water heater is electric. F. The Evaluator shall determine if the vent piping for a gas clothes dryer is missing, burned out, plugged, or is provided with a damper. If any of the above items are identified, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 18 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 13. Gas lines and valves A. The Evaluator shall determine if the gas piping has been properly installed using approved materials. If unapproved materials are used, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. B The Evaluator shall determine if gas piping is properly supported. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall determine if all gas appliances are provided with lever handle shut -off valves. If no lever handle shut -off valve, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall determine if unapproved single wall flexible gas appliance connectors have been utilized. There are two approved types of flexible gas connectors. One is soft copper. The other is any stainless steel flexible gas connector that meets A.N.S.I. Standard No. Z21.24. A label indicating compliance with the standard must be attached to the connector. If unapproved connectors are found, indicate the installation to be "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. E. The Evaluator shall check to see that the required drip leg or drip tee is provided on gas piping when dropping down to all thermostatically controlled appliances. If none is provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". F. The Evaluator shall note the presence of any exterior gas light piping that remains in place. If it is still connected to a gas supply, list this in the` remarks column. G. The Evaluator shall determine if any disconnected or abandoned gas piping has been properly plugged or capped. If not properly plugged and capped, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 19 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 14. Fireplaces A. The Evaluator shall inspect fireplaces for the following elements: 1. The firebox may not contain missing or loose firebrick or mortar. 2. The hearth extension shall be noncombustible and extend a minimum of 16 inches from the fireplace opening. 3. Combustible materials are not permitted within 6 inches of the fireplace opening. Combustible mantels are not permitted within 12 inches of the fireplace opening. 4. An operable damper. If these elements are either missing or deficient, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall mark as "Comment" any signs of smoke backdrafting around fireplace openings, screens, and around finish joints h f 20 i INTERIOR - BASEMENT 15. Electrical service A. The Evaluator shall address this item by determining whether the service installation is proper. Note conditions such as rust, damage, clearances, obstructions, missing parts, more than one adder box, etc. If such conditions exist, mark "Below Minimum Requirements ". If electrical shock is possible by direct contact, mark as "Hazardous ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if the electric service is properly grounded to the metal water system. If the electric service is not properly grounded, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. C. The service ground shall be connected directly to the street side of the water meter or by a grounding jumper installed around the water meter. If this condition does not exist, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There n e s o charge for this service. D. The Evaluator shall determine if an electrical an I p e board has been installed in a clothes closet or in a similar combustible area. If such condition exists, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. The Evaluator shall determine the ampere rating of the service and indicate same. F. If a 60 ampere service supplies more than one major electrical appliance, e.g. electric water heater, electric range, central air conditioning, and electric dryer, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". G. The Evaluator shall also note evidence of over fusing or tampering. Evidence of over fusing or tampering shall be marked as "Hazardous ". • An Electrical Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. H. The Evaluator h s all determine if all circuits in the service p anel are indexed. If the service is not indexed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 21 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 16. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring A. The Evaluator shall determine if the required number of electric outlets and fixtures are provided in the basement. Unfinished basements shall have a separate 20 amp laundry circuit, a separate circuit for the heating plant, and a light near each stair. If these items do not exist, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if all wiring present in this area, whether or not required, has been properly installed and maintained in a manner which complies with the current wiring methods of the National Electrical Code., If not properly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. Determine that any grounding type outlets, in use, are properly grounded. If not properly grounded, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall, utilizing an electrical outlet testing device, check all GFCI outlets. If any GFCI outlet is improperly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. The Evaluator shall determine if there are any ungrounded metallic light fixtures located in the cellar /basement within 8 feet vertically or 5 feet horizontally of ground or grounded metal objects and subject to contact by persons. If such ungrounded metallic light fixtures are found, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". F. If extension cords are being used in lieu of permanent wiring in the basement, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. G. The Evaluator shall determine if electric outlets, switches, and fixtures are properly maintained. Look for broken receptacles, switches, missing plates, and broken parts. If any of these items are found, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 22 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 17. Smoke detectors (presence, location, operation) A. The Evaluator shall determine if the basement is equipped with a smoke detector(s). If there is no smoke detector in the basement mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. B. Ceiling mounted smoke detectors shall be located as close to the center of the ceiling as possible, but not within six (6) inches of a wall. Wall mounted smoke detectors shall be located near the top of the wall, but not within six (6) inches of the ceiling. If smoke detectors are not properly located, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. C. All smoke detectors must be operable. The Evaluator shall test each smoke detector in the dwelling by depressing the "Test" button. If any smoke detector is not operable, mark as "Hazardous". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 23 INTERIOR - BASEMENT 18. Sleeping room(s) A. This item applies only to sleeping rooms located in basements. The Evaluator shall determine if such sleeping rooms have a minimum ceiling height of 7'6 ". If the ceiling height is less than the minimum, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if the sleeping room is provided with an approved emergency egress door or window. An egress door must open directly to the exterior. An egress window shall have a maximum sill height of 44 inches above the floor, a minimum net clear opening height dimension of 24 inches, a minimum net clear opening width dimension of 20 inches, and shall have a minimum net clear opening area of 5.7 square feet. See Table 18A. If any of these requirements are deficient, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". Note: If an evaluator believes that a room is being used for sleeping purposes, The Evaluator should so state on the evaluation form and indicate if proper egress is provided. Table 18A. WINDOW AREA tin square feet) Height of Width of Opening Opening 20' 21' 22' 23' 24' 25' 26' 27' 28' 29' 30' 31' 32' 33' 34• 35' 36' I I I I I I 24- ! 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.3 I 4.5 4.7 I 4.8 I 5.0 ( 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.7 5.8 I 6.0 I 26' I 3.6 3.8 I 4.0 4.2 4.3 4.5 ( 4.7 4.9 I 5.1 5.2 I 5.4 I 5.6 J I 5.8 6.0 6.1 6.3 6.5 28' 3.9 4.1 I 4.3 4.5 I 4.7 ( 4.9 I 5.1 5.3 I 5.4 I 5.6 5.8 I 6.0 I 6.2 6.4 I 6.6 I 6.8 7.0 I 30' 4.2 4.4 I 4.6 I 4.8 I 5.0 I 5.2 I 5.4 I 5.6 ( 5.8 I 6.0 6.3 I 6.5 I 6.7 6.9 I 7.1 I 7.3 7.5 + I 32' 4.4 4.7 I 4.9 I 5.1 i I 5.3 5.6 I 5.8 I 6.0 I 6.2 I 6.4 I 6.7 I 6.9 I 7.1 I 7.3 7.6 I 7.8 8.0 I 34' I 4.7 I 5.0 I 5.2 5.4 I 5.7 I 5.9 I 6.1 1 6.4 { 6.6 I 6.8 I 7.1 ( 7.3 7.6 7.8 8.0 8.3 8.5 ` 36' I 5.0 I 5.3 ( 5.5 I 5.8 IIII� 6.0 6.3 I 6.5 I I 6.8 I 7.0 7.3 I 7.5 7.8 8.0 8.3 I 8.5 I 8.8 I 9.0 I 38' I 5.3 5.5 5.8 6.1 6.3 6.6 6.9 7.1 7.4 7.7 7.9 8.2 8.4 8.7 9.0 I 9. I � I 2 9.5 I I I I I I I I I I t 40' 5 .6 5.8 6.1 4 I I i I 6. I 6.7 I 6.9 � 7.2 I 7.5 I 7.8 I 8.1 I 8.3 8.6 8.9 9.2 9.4 9.7 10.0 42' I 5.8 I 6.1 I 6.4 I 6.7 7.0 I 7.3 7.6 I 7.9 I 8.2 I 8.5 8.8 I 9.0 I 9.3 9.6 ( 9.9 10.2 I 10.5 44' I 6.1 6.4 I 6.7 I 7.0 7.3 I 7.6 7.9 I 8.3 I 8.6 I 8.9 9.2 9.5 I 9.8 10.1 10.4 I 10.7 I 11.0 46' I 6.4 6.7 I 7.0 I 7.3 I 7.7 I 8.0 I 8.3 I 8.6 I 8.9 I 9.3 9.6 10.0 ( 10.2 10.5 10.9 I 11.2 I 11.5 48' I 6.7 7.0 I 7.3 I 7.7 + 8.0 I 8.3 I 8.7 I 9.0 I 9.3 9.7 I 10.0 10.3 10.7 11.0 I 11.3 I 11.7 12.0 50' I 6.9 I 7.3 I 7.6 8.0 ( 8.3 8.7 I 9.0 9.4 I 9.7 I 10.1 I 10.4 I 10.8 I 11.1 I 11.5 11.8 12.2 12.5 52: 7.2 I 7.6 I 7.9 ( 8.3 8.7 I 9.0 I 9.4 +) 9.8 10.1 I 10.5 10.8 11.2 I 11.6 I 11.9 12.3 I 12.6 13.0 54' 7.5 I 7.9 8.3 8.6 I 9.0 I 9.4 I 9.8 I 10.1 I 10.5 I 10.9 I 11.3 I 11.6 12.0 I 12.4 + 12.8 I 13.1 13.5 I 56' 7.8 I 8.2 ( 8.6 I 8.9 I 9.3 I 9.7 10.1 I 10.5 I 10.9 i I 11.3 11.7 12.1 I 12.4 I 12.8 I 13.2 ( 13.6 I 14.0 58' I 8.0 I 8.5 I 8.9 I 9.3 9.7 10.1 10.5 I 10.9 I 11.3 i 11.7 12.1 12.5 I 12.9 I 13.3 I 13.7 I 14.1 14.5 60' 8.3 I 8.9 I 9.2 9.6 10.0 10.4 10.8 I 11.3 I 11.7 I 12.1 12.5 12.9 I 13.3 13.8 I 14.2 14.6 15.0 24 INTERIOR - ROOMS 19. Plumbing fixtures A. The Evaluator shall determine that all fixtures required to be connected to hot and cold water supply flow both hot and cold water. If both hot and cold water do not flow, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if the dwelling is provided with at least one toilet, one sink, and one tub or shower. If the minimum number of fixtures is not provided, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. C. The Evaluator shall determine if the bathtub or shower and the hand sink are properly connected to a source of hot and cold water and properly connected with a sewage system. If not properly connected, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". In addition to the visual inspection of the vent pipe, the following evaluation should be made: 1. Put the plug or strainers in the drain. 2. Fill the fixture with 4 -6 inches of water. 3. Remove the drain plug. 4. If a gurgling is heard after the water has drained out, this could indicate no vent or defective vent and the Evaluator shall mark with "Comment" and remark. D. The Evaluator shall determine if the toilets are connected to a water supply, provided with an anti - siphon ballcock, and connected to a sewage system. If any of these items are missing, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. E. Each toilet stool shall be located in a clear space of not less than 30 inches in width and a clear space in front of the toilet stool of not less than 24 inches. If these clear space requirements are not provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 25 INTERIOR - ROOMS F. The Evaluator shall determine if any faucet supply openings are located below the spill line of the plumbing fixture they serve. If the openings are located below the spill line, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. G. The Evaluator shall determine if access to the tub plumbing connections is provided. If no access is provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". H. The Evaluator shall determine if the kitchen is provided with a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a hot and cold water supply and properly connected to a sewage system. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". I. Check the water piping supplying any fixture for crimping, improper material, saddle connections or repair clamps. If any of these are evident, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". If any of these are leaking, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. J. If any plumbing fixtures are cracked, broken or badly worn mark as "Below " Minimum Requirements ". If any plumbing fixtures leak, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 26 INTERIOR - ROOMS 20. Gas lines and valves A. The Evaluator shall determine if the gas piping has been properly installed using approved materials and support methods. If not, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. B. The Evaluator shall determine if all gas appliances are provided with lever handle shut -off valves. If no lever handle shut -off valve, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall determine if unapproved single wall flexible gas appliance connectors . have been utilized. There are two approved types of flexible gas connectors. One is soft copper. The other is any stainless steel flexible gas connector that meets A.N.S.I. Standard No. Z21.24. A label indicating compliance with the standard must be attached to the connector. If unapproved connectors are found, indicate the installation to be "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. D. The Evaluator shall check to see that the required drip leg or drip tee is provided on gas piping when dropping down to all thermostatically controlled appliances. If none is provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. The Evaluator shall determine if any disconnected or abandoned gas piping has been properly plugged or capped. If gas piping has not been properly plugged or capped, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 27 INTERIOR - ROOMS 21. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring A. The Evaluator shall determine if all habitable rooms are provided with a minimum of two separate outlets or one outlet and one fixture. If not provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall, utilizing an electrical outlet testing device, randomly check at least one -half of the required outlets and every GFCI outlet. 1. If the outlets are not functioning, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements" 2. If any electrical outlets or fixtures are by visual inspection or by testing with an electrical tester proven to be improperly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall determine if the kitchen is provided with three separate duplex convenience outlets on a 20 amp circuit. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements." 1 D. The Evaluator shall note extension cords in use in lieu of permanent wiring, or extension cords located in inappropriate areas (under floor covering, through walls, etc.). If this condition exists, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. E. The Evaluator shall determine if the bath, toilet room, and shower compartment is provided with the proper light fixture, gasketed lens, etc., as required. If the light fixture is improper, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". F. The Evaluator shall determine if there are any ungrounded metallic light fixtures located within 8 feet vertically or 5 feet horizontally of ground or grounded metal objects and subject to contact by persons. If such ungrounded metallic light fixtures are found, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". G. The Evaluator shall report the absence of electrical convenience outlets in the bath or toilet room. If no convenience outlets or if no GFCI protected outlets, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 28 INTERIOR - ROOMS H. The Evaluator shall determine if electric outlets, switches, and fixtures are properly maintained. Look for broken receptacles, switches, missing plates, and broken parts. If any of these items are found, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. I. All incandescent light fixtures in clothes closets shall have a protective globe. If no protective globe, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". J. All toilet compartments, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and furnace rooms shall contain at least one electric light fixture. If any of these rooms do not contain a light fixture, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". K. Fixed appliances shall be installed according to NEC standards. If they are not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". if unable to inspect the connection, mark as "Comment ". 29 INTERIOR - ROOMS 22. Auxiliary heaters - installation and wiring Note: This section refers to listed heating units that have a constant flow of fuel such as gas, oil or electricity. Examples: gas and oil space heaters, wall heaters, electrical baseboard, etc. It does not refer to fireplaces and free standing fireplaces. Unlisted heating units shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". A. The Evaluator is required to see the auxiliary heating unit in operation. If the gas and /or pilot is turned off, the owner or his agent must turn them on. The thermostat must also be turned on in order to facilitate the evaluation of the heater If the auxiliary heater does not operate properly, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall check for proper shut -off and safety controls. If any of these items are missing, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. C. The Evaluator shall check that the vent connector has an acceptable separation from combustibles. The Evaluator shall check clearances to combustibles. The clearances to combustibles should be noted on the name plate and usually are 6 inches for space heaters. Some heaters can be installed with zero clearance at sides and back. Any clearance found to be less than that required shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". The Evaluator shall also check any visible vent system for rust holes, back pitch, open joints, and that the vent is tightly sealed to the chimney. If any of the above items are identified, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. D. The Evaluator shall check that all habitable rooms are provided with a heat register, a radiator or other direct heat source. If any room lacks an observable heat source, this condition should be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 30 INTERIOR - ROOMS 23. Wood burning appliances Note: This section refers to listed heating units utilizing wood as the primary source of fuel. Unlisted wood burning appliances shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". A. Owner shall provide installation manual to the Evaluator. If an installation manual is not available, mark as "Comment ". If the appliance has been incorrectly installed according to the installation manual, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". The Evaluator shall inspect the wood burning appliance for the following elements: 1. Burned out or excessively rusted firebox 2. Missing firebrick in the firebox 3. Burned out, excessively rusted, or plugged flues 4. No vent If any of these above elements are identified, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Heating Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. e i 24. Fireplaces A. The Evaluator shall inspect fireplaces for the following elements: 1. The firebox may not contain missing or loose firebrick or mortar. 2. The hearth extension shall be noncombustible and extend a minimum of 16 inches from the fireplace opening. 3. Combustible materials are not permitted within 6 inches of the fireplace opening. Combustible mantels are not permitted within 12 inches of the fireplace opening. 4. An operable damper . If these elements are either missing or deficient, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall mark as "Comment" any signs of smoke backdrafting around fireplace openings, screens, and through finish joints. 31 INTERIOR - ROOMS 25. Floors and rooms - construction and dimensions A. Except for sloped ceilings, all habitable space shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet 6 inches. Kitchens, halls, bathrooms and toilet compartments may have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet measured to the lowest projection from the ceiling. If any room has a furred ceiling, the prescribed ceiling height is required in two - thirds the area thereof, but in no case shall the height of the furred ceiling be less than 7 feet. If ceiling heights do not meet these minimum requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. Every dwelling unit shall have at least one room which shall have not less than 120 square feet of floor area. Other habitable rooms, except kitchens, shall have an area of not less than 70 square feet. If the room areas do not meet minimum requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. No habitable room other than a kitchen shall be less than 7 feet in width in any direction. Rooms having a width of less than 7 feet shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall verify that guardrails have been securely installed around unenclosed floor openings, open stairways, landings, and ramps which are more than 30 inches above a floor below. The minimum height of the guardrail is 36 inches and the openings in a guardrail shall be such that a 4 inch sphere cannot pass through. Exception: The minimum height of a guardrail in the public areas of a multifamily residence is 42 inches. If these guardrail requirements are not met, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. Refer to item 5 for floor system checks. 32 INTERIOR - ROOMS 26. Light and ventilation windows A. The Evaluator shall determine if all rooms are provided with the required window area for natural light and also the required openable area for ventilation. The window area must be a minimum of 10% of the floor area of the room. The openable area must be a minimum of 5% of the floor area of the room. If less than these requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. If a room is windowless, the Evaluator shall determine if a proper opening exists between a windowless room and an adjoining room. Any room may be considered as a portion of an adjoining room when one half of the area of the common wall is open and unobstructed and provides an opening of not less than 10% of the floor area of the interior room or 25 square feet, whichever is greater. If sufficient opening does not exist to the adjoining room mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being held in position by window hardware. If openable windows do not meet requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall determine if the required ventilation is provided in all bathrooms. Required ventilation may be either q y e natural ventilation where the area of openable exterior openings must be at least 5% of the floor area of the room with a minimum of 1 1/2 square feet or mechanical ventilation. Mechanical ventilation systems must be continuous to the outside. If the minimum ventilation system has not been provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 33 y INTERIOR - ROOMS 27. Sleeping rooms A. The Evaluator shall determine if the sleeping room is provided with an approved emergency egress door or window. An egress door must open directly to the exterior. An egress window shall have a maximum sill height of 44 inches above the floor, a minimum net clear opening height dimension of 24 inches, a minimum net clear opening width dimension of 20 inches, and a minimum net clear opening area of 5.7 square feet. See Table 27A. If any of these requirements are deficient, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B., The Evaluator shall determine if a dwelling unit contains two or more bedrooms, and has such room arrangements that access to 9 a bathroom or toilet compartment intended for use by occupants of more than one sleeping room can only be attained by going through another sleeping room. In addition, room arrangements shall not be such that access to a sleeping room can only be attained by going through another sleeping room, bathroom, or toilet compartment. If such conditions exist, mark as Below Minimum Requirements". Table 28A. WINDOW AREA tin square feet) Height of `( Width of Opening Opening 120" 21' 22" 23' 24' 25' +) 26' 27' 28' 29' 30' 31 32' 33' 34' 35' 36' 24' 3.3 3.5 3.7 3.8 4.0 4.2 I 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.7 5.8' 6.0 I 26' 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.2 5.4 5.6 5.8 6.0 6.1 6.3 6.5 I I I I I I I 28' I 3.9 ( 4.1 I 4.3 I 4.5 I 4.7 4.9 I 5.1 I 5.3 I 5.4 +) 5.6 I 5.8 I 6.0 I 6.2 6.4 I 6.6 I 6.8 7.0 I 30" I 4.2 I 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 5.6 I 5.8 + I 6.0 6.3 6.5 I 6.7 6.9 7.1 7.3 7.5 32' 4.4 I 4.7 I 4.9 i � 5.1 I 5.3 I 5.6 I 5.8 I 6.0 6.2 I 6.4 6.7 ( 6.9 I 7.1 ( 7.3 I 7.6 7.8 8.0 ( •[ I 34" I 4.7 5.0 I 5.2 I 5.4 I 5.7 5.9 ( 6.1 I 6.4 I 6.6 6.8 I 7.1 7.3 7.6 I 7.8 I 8.0 8.3 8.5 36" I 5.0 5.3 I 5.5 I 5.8 I 6.0 I 6.3 ( 6.5 I 6.8 I 7.0 I 7.3 I 7.5 I 7.8 I 8.0 I 8.3 I 8.5 I 8.8 9.0 38" I 5.3 I 5.5 5.8 I 6.1 I 6.3 I 6.6 I 6.9 I 7.1 + I 7.4 I 7.7 I 7.9 I 8.2 I 8.4 I 8.7 I 9.0 I 9.2 9.5 40" I 5.6 I 5.8 I 6.1 I 6.4 I 6.7 6.9 7.2 I 7.5 I 7.8 I 8.1 8.3 8.6 8.9 9.2 9.4 9.7 10.0 I 42' I 5.8 6.1 I 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.3 + I 7.6 I 7.9 I 8.2 I 8.5 I 8.8 I 9.0 ( 9.3 I 9.6 9.9 I 10.2 I 10.5 44' I 6.1 6.4 ( 6.7 7.0 I 7.3 I 7.6 I 7.9 I 8.3 I 8.6 ( 8.9 I 9.2 I 9.5 I 9.8 I 10.1 10.4 I 10.7 I 11.0 46' 6.4 6.7 7.0 7.3 I 7.7 I 8.0 8.3 + I 8.6 I 8.9 I 9.3 I 9.6 I 10.0 I 10.2 I 10.5 10.9 I 11.2 ( 11.5 48" I 6.7 7.0 i I 7.3 7.7 I 8.0 +1 8.3 8.7 Y I 9.0 ( 9.3 I 9.7 I 10.0 I 10.3 I 10.7 I 11.0 11.3 I 11.7 + I 12.0 50' 6.9 ( 7.3 I 7.6 I 8.0 8.3 I 8.7 9.0 I 9.4 9.7 1 10.1 I 10.4 ( 10.8 I 11.1 I 11.5 I 11.8 12.2 I 12.5 52: I 7.2 J � 7.6 7.9 8.3 8.7 I 9.0 9.4 9.8 I 10.1 I 10.5 10.8 11.2 J� 11.6 I 11.9 f 12.3 12.6 I 13.0 I 54" I 7.5 I 7.9 I 8.3 8.6 9.0 ( 9.4 I 9.8 10.1 10.5 10.9 I 11.3 I 11.6 I 12.0 I 12.4 t 12.8 13.1 I 13.5 56" I 7.8 ( 8.2 I 8.6 +I 8.9 I 9.3 i I 9.7 + I 10.1 I 10.5 I 10.9 11.3 I 11.7 I 12.1 12.4 I 12.8 I 13.2 I 13.6 J � 14.0 58" 8.0 I 8.5 8.9 I 9.3 I 9.7 I 10.1 I 10.5 C 10.9 11.3 I 11.7 I 12.1 + 12.5 I 12.9 I 13.3 13.7 I 14.1 I 14.5 I 60' 8.3 I 8.8 I 9.2 I 9.6 I 10.0 10.4 I 10.8 I 11.3 I 11.7 I 12.1 I 12.5 I 12.9 I 13.3 I 13.8 I 14.2 I 14.6 I 15.0 34 INTERIOR - ROOMS 28. Smoke detectors (presence, location, operation) A. The Evaluator shall determine if the dwelling is equipped with smoke detectors. If there is no smoke detector in the dwelling mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. B. Smoke detectors shall be required on every story of the dwelling unit, including basements and every sleeping room. In dwelling units with split levels and without an intervening door between the adjacent levels, a smoke detector installed on the upper level shall suffice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper level. If the smoke detectors are not properly located, mark as "Hazardous ". • . A reinspection by the City is required ' when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. C. Ceiling mounted smoke detectors shall be located as close to the center of the ceiling as possible, but not within six (6) inches of a wall. Wall mounted smoke detectors shall be located near the top of the wall, but not within six (6) inches of the ceiling. If smoke detectors are not properly located, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. D. All smoke detectors must be operable. The Evaluator shall test each smoke detector in the dwelling by depressing the "Test" button. If any smoke detector is not operable, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 35 INTERIOR - ROOMS 29. Walls and ceiling components A. The Evaluator shall make a visual inspection of the walls and ceilings of all areas, including rooms, foyers, hallways, stairways, closets, etc. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of a wall or ceiling, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. Excessive amounts of loose laster• cracked sum board; broken loose P 9YP , or cracked 'I ti e; unsanitary conditions; or other deficiencies of the walls or ceilings shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator is not responsible for determining the condition of wallpaper, paint and other such obvious cosmetic items. C. The Evaluator shall check for evidence of water seepage or dampness. If there is evidence of moisture elaborate in the remarks column. 36 • INTERIOR - ROOMS 30. Stairs and PP railings (upper floors) A. The Evaluator shall determine if the stairway(s) leading to upper floors and the attic are safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use would cause to be placed upon them. If stairways are not capable of supporting normal use loads, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. The Evaluator shall determine if the stairway meets the maximum rise of 8 inches, the minimum run of 9 inches, and the minimum width of 36 inches. The largest tread run and the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8" inch. If any of these minimum stairway dimensions are not met, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall note headroom which is less than 6'8 ". Headroom that is less than 6'8" shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. Every stairway having four or more risers shall have at least one handrail. The Evaluator shall determine if the handrails are properly installed and securely attached. Handrails shall be grippable and located 34 -38 inches above the tread nosing and separated by 1 -1/2 inches from any walls or guardrails. If handrails do not meet these requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. A guardrail shall be located on the open sides of a stairway and be securely attached. The openings in a guardrail shall be such that a 4 inch sphere cannot pass through. The minimum height of the guardrail is 36 inches unless the guardrail is considered a part of a stairway. In that case, the minimum height of the guardrail /handrail is 34 inches. If these guardrail requirements are not met, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 37 INTERIOR - ATTIC SPACE NOTE: Attic spaces must be entered by the evaluator if the space is easily accessible and there is a walking surface in the attic from which the Evaluator can review the space. If the attic space is not totally accessible, the Evaluator shall use a ladder to gain visual access to the space. Items that are required to be evaluated in this section that are either not visible or not determinable shall be so indicated in the remarks column. The Evaluator shall also indicate in the remarks column how the attic space was reviewed. If the attic space was not evaluated, the Evaluator shall indicate in the remarks column the reason for not reviewing the space. 31. Rafters, sheathing, ventilation A. The Evaluator shall make a visual inspection of the underside of the rafters and sheathing using the scuttle hole or other access when provided. The Evaluator shall determine if the rafters and sheathing are in sound structural condition. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the rafters and /or sheathing, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need �! repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. city approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. The Evaluator shall determine if plumbing vents are visible and continuous to the outside. If plumbing vents are not continuous to the outside, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. C. The Evaluator shall determine if mechanical ventilation provided for bath, toilet or kitchen rooms is continuous to the outside. If those vents are not continuous to the outside, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 39 INTERIOR - ATTIC SPACE D. The Evaluator shall visually inspect the condition of the chimney in the attic areas for deterioration, holes or other visible defects If the chimney appears to be structurally adequate, but contains other visible defects, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". If the chimney appears to be structurally unsafe, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. E. The Evaluator shall determine if the attic space is ventilated to the outside. If the attic space is not ventilated, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 40 • INTERIOR - ATTIC SPACE 32. Evidence of staining or seepage A. The Evaluator shall determine whether there is evidence of past or present water seepage or leakage. If so, note in the remarks column. 33. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring A. The Evaluator shall determine if visible wiring meets minimum requirements. If equipment or storage in attic, a minimum of one light fixture is required. If no light fixture exists, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 41 EXTERIOR 34. Electric outlets /fixtures /overhead service A. The Evaluator shall determine if porch lights and other such outside electrical fixtures are properly installed and maintained. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if exterior electric outlets exposed to the weather are provided with a weather tight cover and are properly grounded. If not, indicate this as being "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall, utilizing an electrical outlet testing device, check all GFCI outlets. If any GFCI outlet is improperly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. Evaluator shall check that the electrical service drop wires are located at a minimum of 10 feet above grade or walking surface and 12 feet above driveways. If drop wires are not properly located, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". E. The Evaluator shall determine if the wires leading o a non-dwelling structure are at 9 9 least 10 feet above grade or walking surface and 12 feet above a residential driveway. If these wires are not properly located, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". F. The Evaluator shall determine if electric outlets, switches; and fixtures are properly installed and maintained. Look for broken receptacles, switches, missing plates, and broken parts. If any of these items are found, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. AC Ak 43 • EXTERIOR 35. Stairs, decks, balconies, porches, and their railings A. The Evaluator shall determine if exterior stairways, porches and other appurtenances have been constructed so as to be safe for normal use and loading and kept in a state of maintenance and repair that is consistent with standard practices. If any of these are incapable of carrying normal loads, mark as "Hazardous". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. The Evaluator shall determine if the stairway meets the maximum rise of 8 inches, the minimum run of 9 inches, and the minimum width of 30 inches. The largest tread run and the greatest riser height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch. If any of these minimum stairway dimensions are not met, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. Every stairway having four or more risers shall have at least one handrail. The Evaluator shall determine if the handrails are properly installed and securely attached. Handrails shall be grippable and located 34 -38 inches above the tread nosing and separated by 1-1/2 inches from any walls or guardrails. If handrails do not meet these requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall determine if open porches, decks, etc., that are more than 30 inches above the adjoining surface have a guardrail that is structurally sound, properly secured, at least 36 inches in height, and spaced so that a 4 inch sphere cannot pass through. If guardrails do not meet these requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 44 EXTERIOR 36. Walls - siding, trim, etc. A. The Evaluator shall determine if protective surfaces, such as wall covering, flashing, caulking, etc., of the dwelling are maintained in good repair so as to protect the structural elements beneath. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. Any painted surface with more than 25% of the area cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away, shall be noted as being "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall check the walls for leaning, cracks, buckling or bulging conditions which may indicate structural failure. Nonstructural conditions shall be marked as "Comment ". If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of a wall, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. D. Record any trees or shrubs growing next to the dwelling that are causing deterioration to the structure. Mark as a "Comment ". 45 EXTERIOR 37. Windows (Frames /Screens /Glass) A. The Evaluator shall determine if the windows have been kept in a state of repair that is consistent with standard practices including the condition of the paint and glazing. Also note if decay or rotting is evident. If substandard conditions exist, mark as "Comment ". B. The Evaluator shall note if screens are in place at the time of evaluation. If screens are broken or missing, mark as "Comment ". C. The Evaluator shall mark as Comment and report in the remarks column any broken, cracked, or missing glass. Glass having cracks that are less than 12 inches in length need not be reported. S 46 • EXTERIOR 38. Doors A. The Evaluator shall determine if the doors have been kept in a state of repair that is consistent with standard practices including the condition of the finish, glazing, and door jambs. Also list any decay or rotting. , If deficiencies are found, mark as "Comment ". B. The Evaluator shall determine if all entrance doors are in a sound condition with no cracks, holes, loose hinges, or broken or defective hardware. Doors should fit tightly within the door frame. If deficiencies are found, mark as "Comment ". 9 Y C. The Evaluator shall determine if basement hatchways are constructed and maintained so as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain, and surface drainage water into the dwelling or dwelling unit. If they are not so constructed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements'. 47 EXTERIOR 39. Roof covering and flashing NOTE: Although the Evaluator is expected to conduct as thorough an investigation of the roof covering and flashing as possible, he /she is not required to use a ladder to observe the roof. The assessment of the condition of the roof may be made from both ground and available window observation. A. The roof shall be weather resistive and have no defects which admit rain. The Evaluator shall determine if there are missing shingles, broken shingles, shingles with granules worn off, or damaged or deteriorated valleys. If any of these conditions exist, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements". B. The Evaluator shall report in the remarks column if any tree limbs or branches are touching the roof. C. If areas of the roof are not visible from the ground, mark as "Comment" (e.g. "snow covered "). 48 EXTERIOR 9. 40. Chimneys and vents A. The Evaluator shall determine if the chimney or chimneys have been kept in a state of maintenance and repair that is consistent with standard practices. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. Any chimney that has missing brick, stone, or mortar shall be marked as "Below Minimum Requirements ". If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the chimney mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. C. The Evaluator shall observe if the chimney extends the appropriate height above the roof or adjacent construction. If the chimney does not obviously meet the requirements, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall observe whether or not a metal flue liner or other approved flue liner has been provided in the chimney when a gas fired heating plant is used. If flue liner is not visible, note in the remarks column. If the chimney is visible, mark as "Comment ". E. If Transite (asbestos) type vent piping is visible and appears to be in good condition, mark as "Comment ". If transite vent piping is visible and has deteriorated, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". r 49 • EXTERIOR .. 41. Drainage A. The Evaluator shall observe if the grade allows surface water to drain away from the building. The Evaluator shall consider sidewalks, gutters, basement windows, stairways, stoops, and planting areas when making this observation. If the grade does not allow surface water to drain away from the building, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". 42. Plumbing - Backflow prevention A. The Evaluator shall determine if all outside hose connections are protected with an approved backflow anti - syphon device. If there is no such protection, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. B. The Evaluator shall determine if all outside lawn irrigation systems are equipped with proper backflow prevention. An approved pressure vacuum breaker (PVB) is the most common device and is normally mounted outside at a height that is a minimum of 12 inches above the highest sprinkler head. If approved backflow prevention is not installed at the correct height, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. 50 GARAGE 43. Roof structure and covering NOTE: Evaluator is not required to use a ladder to observe the exterior condition of the roof covering but, based on observations made from the ground, the Evaluator shall evaluate the condition of the roof covering. A. The Evaluator shall determine the condition of rafters and roof sheathing from inside the garage. If these items are not visible or if the garage is locked and the inspection cannot be made, note in the remarks column. If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of the rafters and /or sheathing, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. The roof shall be weather resistive and have no defects which admit rain. The Evaluator shall determine if there are missing shingles, broken shingles, shingles with granules worn off, or damaged or deteriorated valleys. If any of these conditions exist, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluators shall report in the remarks column any tree limbs or branches that are touching the roof. D. If areas of the roof are not visible from the ground, mark as "Comment" (e.g. "snow covered "). 51 • GARAGE 44. Wall structure and covering A. The Evaluator shall check the walls for leaning, cracks, buckling or bulging conditions which may indicate structural failure. Nonstructural conditions shall be marked as . "Comment ". If the Evaluator estimates that there is the potential for structural failure of a wall, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Building Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. • No Building Permit will be required if the hazardous condition has been determined not to need repair, replacement, alteration, or demolition. City approval is necessary to remove the requirement for a permit. B. The Evaluator shall determine if protective surfaces, such as wall covering, flashing, caulking, etc., of the garage are maintained in good repair so as to protect the structural elements beneath. If not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. Any painted surface with more than 25% of the area cracked, flaked, scaled or chalked away shall be noted as being "Below Minimum Requirements ". 45. Overhead garage door A. The Evaluator shall determine if the garage door has been kept in a state of repair that is consistent with standard practices. If not, mark as "Comment ". 52 r GARAGE 46. Electrical outlets /fixtures /wiring A. The Evaluator shall determine if all wiring present in this area, whether or not required, has been properly installed and maintained in a manner which complies with the current wiring methods of the National Electrical Code. If not properly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. Determine that any grounding type outlets, in use, are properly grounded. If not IL W properly grounded, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements C. The Evaluator shall, utilizing an electrical outlet testing device, check all GFCI outlets. If any GFCI outlet is improperly installed, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. If extension cords as being used in an accessory structure in lieu of permanent wiring, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. E. The Evaluator shall determine if electric outlets, switches, and fixtures are properly maintained. Look for broken receptacles, switches, missing plates, and broken parts. If any of these items are found, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the City is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. i 53 • GARAGE r J 47. Gas lines and valves A. The Evaluator shall determine if the gas piping has been properly installed using approved materials. If not, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Plumbing Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition. B The Evaluator shad determine if gas piping is properly supported. If not, mirk as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. The Evaluator shall determine if all as appliances provided with lever handle 9 PP are P shut-off valves. If no lever handle shut -off valve, mark as Below Minimum Requirements ". D. The Evaluator shall determine if unapproved single wall flexible gas appliance connectors have been utilized. There are two approved types of flexible gas connectors. One is soft copper. The other is stainless steel flexible gas connector that meets A.N.S.I. standard no. Z21.24. A label indicating compliance with the standard must be attached to the connector. If unapproved connectors are found, indicate the installation to be "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. E. The Evaluator shall check to see that the required drip leg or drip tee is provided on gas piping when dropping down to all thermostatically controlled appliances. If none is provided, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". F. The Evaluator shall note the presence of any gas light piping that remains in place. If it is still connected to a gas supply, list this in the remarks column. G. The Evaluator shall determine if any disconnected or abandoned gas piping has been properly plugged or capped. If the gas piping has not been properly plugged or capped, mark as "Hazardous ". • A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 54 f ' GARAGE 48. Fire separation A. If the garage is attached to the house, the common wall shall be properly fire protected. The Evaluator shall determine if the common wall has been kept in a state of repair that is consistent with standard practices. If it has not, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". B. The wall between the house and garage shall have no unprotected openings. If there are windows, access panels, dryer vents, etc., mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". C. If the garage is attached to the house, determine if the door between the house and the garage is a self - closing solid core wood 1 -3/8 inches thick or is a self - closing metal door. The door shall have no windows or other openings in it. If these requirements are not met, mark as "Below Minimum Requirements ". D. If any exterior parallel wall of a detached garage is less than 6 feet from the wall of the dwelling, items A, B, and C above are applicable. 49. Heaters Note: This refers to listed heating units utilizing all types of fuel such as gas, oil, electricity, or wood. Unlisted heating units shall be marked as 'Below Minimum Requirements ". 55 A MISCELLANEOUS 50. Miscellaneous items, including abandoned fuel tanks A. The Evaluator may use this location for addressing any item not indicated in other parts of this guideline. No Hazardous items should be listed under this item, but shall be addressed under the appropriate item listed elsewhere in this guideline. B. The Evaluator shall determine if a fuel tank has been abandoned by means of valving or disconnecting. If an abandoned fuel tank exists, mark as "Hazardous ". • A Fire Marshal Permit is required to correct the hazardous condition only if the tank is located in the ground. • No permit is required if the tank is located above ground. A reinspection by the city is required when this hazard has been corrected. There is no charge for this service. 57 w - ° MISCELLANEOUS i • 51. Sanitation Evidence of any one of the following shall be deemed as a grossly unsanitary condition and must be marked as "Hazardous ": No permit is required, • however, the city of Bloomington Environmental Health Services Division must be immediately notified at 948 -8934. A. Accumulated organic or kitchen waste beyond an average week's collection in a domestic setting. B. Accumulated trash build -up beyond a week's collection in an average domestic setting. C. Any human waste. D. Animal waste, except waste contained in a kitty litter and birds' waste in an appropriately lined cage. In no case should waste be excessive or more than one average animal's excretion over a one week period. E. Any vermin, insect, or arthropod infestation. Vermin include, but are not limited to: squirrels, rats, mice, raccoons, skunks, woodchucks, and gophers. Insects and arthropods include, but are not limited to: ticks, lice, fleas, flies, cockroaches, termites, silverfish, bedbugs, mites, spiders, centipedes, millipedes, and ants. F. Any decaying vermin or other dead animals. G. Other materials that render the dwelling, garage, and /or accessory buildings potentially dangerous to human health. H. Excess clutter beyond expected clutter from residents who are packing in order to vacate the premises. 58 1 r LICENSED CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION Note: Whenever the Evaluator marks "YES" (thus indicating that certification is required), the Evaluator shall provide documentation stating the specific reason for requiring Certification by a Licensed Contractor. 52. Certification of the Heating System required? YES NO Note: The Heating System includes the furnace /boiler and all venting to the exterior of the building. 53. Certification of the Water Heater required? YES NO 54. Certification of the Plumbing System required? YES NO 55. Certification of the Electrical Systems required? YES NO 56. Certification of the Structural System required? YES NO 57. Other certifications required? YES NO List others: 59 city of bloomington, minnesota Community Development Department Building and Inspection Division r iP�c.frJ- cpd -3 PrJp�PuruuuumrJlr rA'?J?1?.Pr 00!i?t r I rJIrJ0rr !lrJcjlruoclLPLPLLPLpd -cP�Pc - d 3 r3Ljlr�8ur41uMC7 5 S Cert i icate o r opal S �� 5 5 c 5 S Address Evaluated: 5 5 5 C 5 Issued To: Report No. 5 Address S S 5 S 5 5 Zoning District: S District Overlay: 5 S S 5 Flood Zone: 5 5 5 Comprehensive Plan: 5 5 5 5 This is to certify that the above referenced property has been inspected pursuant to City Code 5 requirements and thi&bihy; immediate hazards, identified in the Time -of -Sale Evaluation Report S , have been corrected. 5 S Time -of -Sale Housing Inspections are required by the City in an effort to maintain Bloomington's 5 5 quality of housing and to improve the overall housing stock in the city. The housing inspection, S 5 Evaluation Report and this certificate are not guarantees or warranties to any individual buyer, 5 5 seller, or renter regarding the condition of the individual dwelling; nor is the inspection, Evaluation 5 5 Report or this certificate intended for the special benefit of any individual. 5 5 The City does not assume any responsibility or liability in connection with the inspection 5 S addressed herein or in connection with the issuance of this Certificate of Approval. 5 5. 5 5 Issued By S S Date: 5 5 5 S A duplicate of this certification shall be made available S to the buyer of the property listed above. 5 5 5 5 Any questions about the Time -of -Sale Housing Evaluation Program, the Evaluation Report, or this S Certificate may be directed to the city of Bloomington Review Evaluator at 2215 West Old S Shakopee Road, Bloomington MN 55431 -3096, phone: (612)948 -8930 (TDD: 948 - 8740), 5 FAX: 948 -8949. 5 ' 5 u r nn�n�n�r n�n�r ncr� rr�r��nu u ? rrr? .12rr?. nn��rr�nn.ruL-JjuuuvjM Ur.r�M; 53- )78(696) Tine oh5a1®s city of HEATING, VENTILATION AND S ;; Bloomington, minnesota COOLING CERTIFICATION Community Development Department Building and Inspections Division Please Print ;ontractor Name Master License Number Address Issued by Systems Inspection Address of Dwelling Date Master Heating I Firm Name Installer Name YA licensed joumeymantmaster heating installer, employed by this firm, has inspected the heating system of the dwelling listed above. The inspection revealed that the entire heating system is consistent with City Code Enforcement Standards for adequate heat supply, chimney, sealed smoke stack, manual gas shut -off, draft hood venting, cleaning and servicing. As a representative of the firm, 1 am authorized to sign this certification on behalf of the Master Heating Installer. By signing, my firm is duly bound under the terms and conditions of the certification. Tt cefication as to the conditions of the heating system is based upon a visual inspection on the date and �.. addres § listed , above: If the installation is subsequently found to be in nonconformance, such faulty conditions shall , be determined to have occurred on or after the date of this certification. 1 further certify that I have no interest, present or prospective, in the property, buyer, seller, broker, mortgagee or any other party involved in the transaction. WARNING: Whoever, for the purpose of influencing in any way the action of this office, makes, passes, utters or publishes any false statement shall be turned over to the City Attorney for prosecution. F . Also, the Licensing Authority and Bonding Agent for the installer shall be notified for appropriate action. FIRM REPRESENTATIVE'S Signature Title Date Equipment Description Attach additional sheets, if necessary. Type Make I Model I Serial No. Type I Make I Model I Serial No. Services Performed Attach additional sheets, if necessary. ❑ Combustion Chamber: Cleaned, visual inspection for cracks. ❑ Heating Unit(s) Inspection Only (Unless additional ❑ Vent Connection(s) /Chimney(s): Inspected for deterioration. requirements stated by Housing Inspection Checklist.) ❑ Control System: Tested, checked operation. ❑ Wiring, Including Controls: Safe and operational. ❑ Bumer(s): Checked for correct input. ❑ Additional Work Performed: ❑ Combustion Flue: Checked for carbon monoxide. Heating Unit(s): Visual inspection, including clearance to r:ombustible materials. El CoolingNentilation Systems: Visual inspection when required by Housing Inspection Checklist. 2215 West Old Shakopee Road • Bloomington MN 55431 -3096 • (612)948 -8930 • FAX: 948 -8949 • TDD: 948 -8740 53.080 (11/95) ity of 'f ELECTRICAL 11 Bloomington;" minnesota t: .�t•:.� CERTIFICATION Community Development Department •iv .,f :ae -til`• _ : t _ ..i;'_ -. = - ` °i,:rA °.ii i:i +' - ; .9:_ ^v�Y. :C3:.'Fi�: 3`.�:,.. = �fifi. -t±; rr., x'.' "i.•s:; _�3� - - _t;a�....: r,•it :.i. �a'ra.;.- .e., i= Bui_ Ins ' ons Division a ,, . `�+ - c - 7`$i _ •.:.^�' ?;` -. -.- # > b+r.. -. �i S k4.. -Y I: .:y •:._. 4: Y' a ,i e.f .: J+ ?r',� r`,t� +- li'S,y, �., Jl y" F �; - " R'S �y��',�4 i•' �a A :'Yr., ? - i ,�yi w: W • • c'- . .4•� W F•4� :i. '�* ..•T+.'�. -:.i. e..;^�+,+.lY e • 'fY �` `r� .�.,•:L; �.:�. .... 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A hich does + a (w �.... , of atie`.instaNation, may ;n;ot `aiways apply)Yis,a s0 'amp service is # �..,�..,... r ., i remain if it is: maintained in good condition;" used in sufficient where no more than one, major 230 . a safe manner, and does not constitute °a hazard. a ..:'.:�; volt appliance is _connected: See N. t. C. Article All hazardous wiring and •all `disconnected, exposed Y220 for service calculations::' wiring must be removed. ' ' "'� : ,. 2. All services must be properly grounded, including Services bonding around water meters. `.. 1. An existing 60 amp service may remain, if. 3. All branch circuits must have proper sized i A. It is in good, safe condition. Only one wire is overcurrent protection. Edison -base type fuses permitted under each lug. must be type "S” with adapters. 2215 West Old Shakopee Road • Bloomington MN 55431 -3096 * (612)948 -8930 • FAX: 948 -8949 • TDD: 948 -8740 S3-079 WW) oil City Of TIME -OF SALE HOUSING Bloomington, minnesota IMMEDIATE HAZARD CORRECTION/ Community Development Department RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT Building and Inspections Division Bloomington Time- of -Saie Housing Evaluation Ordinance gives written consent to the buyer to do so. ,The purpose of this _::fires the owner /seller to correct immediate hazards identified as Agreement is to provide written consent to the below - listed buyer to part of the mandated housing evaluation. However, if the owner/ correct the immediate hazards identified on the housing evaluation seller is a government agency or if an agreement exists between the report for the dwelling described below. The consent by the City of owner/seller and the buyer that the buyer will correct the immediate Bloomington is subject to the conditions listed in this Agreement, to hazard, the buyer may correct the hazards if the City of Bloomington which the below- listed buyer consents and agrees. Dwelling Address Name Owner Address Name Daytime Phone _ Buyer Address Check ❑ Owner is government agency. One ❑ Signed agreement exists between Owner and Buyer that Buyer will correct immediate hazards. Attach agreement. Conditions 1. Buyer agrees that Buyer is responsible for correcting immediate hazards identified on the attached Time -of -Sale Housing Evaluation Report, which is incorporated into this Agreement. 2. Buyer agrees to make necessary corrections to immediate hazards identified on the attached report by the following dates: IMMEDIATE HAZARD COMPLETION DATE 3. b. C. d. e. 3. Buyer has financial ability to perform corrections of hazards by the completion dates listed above. Evidence of financial ability includes: Check one or more that apply. ❑ Cost under S500 ❑ Loan sufficient to cover costs ❑ Cash sufficient to cover costs 4. Buyer agrees to correct immediate hazards listed in 2 above. Buyer agrees not to occupy Dwelling until above - referenced corrections have been completed and the Dwelling has been reinspected by the City. 5. In the event of Buyer's failure to comply with the conditions of this Agreement, the City may exercise its rights under Ordinance Section 14.421 to enforce provisions of the Ordinance by mandamus, injunction, or criminal misdemeanor charges. I have read this Correction and Responsibility Agreement and will fully comply with the conditions set for the above. Buyer Signature Date With the conditions stated in this Agreement, written consent is granted to the Buyer to correct immediate hazards wientified in this Agreement for the dwelling described above. 1 --ity of Bloomington Building and Inspection Division Signature Date IFIF. u - •, - 2215 West Old Shakopee Road • Bloomington MN 55431 -3096 • (612)948 -8930 • FAX: 948 -8949 • TDD: 948 -8740 53:,82 (1%-)