1337A.04 INSPECTION CRITERIA. The inspection criteria for rental property in the City shall be as follows: (a) Exterior. The exterior property maintenance standards shall be the same for rental and non-rental properties except as noted below. (b) Electrical. Provide a letter from a certified electrician that electrical components meet prevailing codes or meet the following: (1) The electrical system shall include at a minimum a properly grounded or 100 amp power panel with properly sized breakers. (2) No loose, frayed or improperly connected wires. (3) At least 1 outlet and one ceiling fixture or 2 outlets per room except the kitchen which requires an additional 3 prong outlet for the refrigerator. (4) In bathroom area(s), all outlets must be properly GFI protected. (c) Plumbing. (1) All drains shall have a trap. (2) Hot water heaters shall be sound with a combination temperature/pressure relief valve with an overflow pipe extending to within 6 inches of the floor. (3) Water lines should be properly supported and not corroded, deteriorated or leaking. (4) Toilets shall operate properly. (5) The kitchen and the bathroom(s) shall have a permanent sink(s) with faucets that have hot and cold running water and a working drain. The bathroom sink can be located separate from the bathroom facilities. (6) There shall be at least one fully functional toilet, and bathtub or shower. (d) Walls/Floors/Ceilings/Interior Woodwork. (1) No large holes or cracks with a width of more than .25 inches. (2) No unsound wall or ceiling surfaces. (3) Any interior paint in good condition. (4) No unsafe or missing floor boards. (5) Floors shall be structurally sound. (e) Windows and Doors. (1) At least one properly operating window with a screen in which the window moves safely for each room which is part of the living space or other appropriate venting system. (2) All windows shall have working locking mechanisms. (3) Windows which do not operate shall be secured shut. (4) No windows in the living space or attic shall be boarded up. (5) Windows and doors shall fit properly, have no broken panes and be structurally sound. (6) Doors accessible from the outside shall be secure and lockable. (f) Heating. Furnace/boiler shall be in proper working condition with approved safety features and adequate to maintain a minimum temperature of 60º F in all living spaces at all times. (g) Other. (1) The foundation shall be structurally sound and free of holes and large cracks. (2) Stairs and railings shall be sound. (3) Operating smoke detectors on each floor. (4) Adequate, secure garbage storage and disposal space available. (5) Common spaces must be kept clear of debris, be structurally sound and have adequate lighting. (6) Each unit shall have a fire exit. (7) Any gutters or downspouts shall be sound and provide proper drainage. (8) Roof and exterior walls shall be sound and without obvious defects. (9) Property sidewalks shall be safe and reasonably level. (10) The stove and refrigerator, if present, shall work properly. (11) Porches shall be sound, without holes or deterioration. (12) The residents shall be responsible for trash, debris and general cleanliness of the unit and associated areas. (13) Railings shall be required for more than 3 steps. (Ord. 58, 2006. Passed 11-6-06.)
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