State Owned Housing Inspection Checklist

• STATE OWNED HOUSING INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Division:

• Site/Residence Name:

• County:

• Number of Bedrooms:

• Property#:

• Occupant Employee Name:

• Employee Performing Inspection

• March 1, 2016

  Date

• Reason for Inspection

  Select Initial Occupancy Annual Vacating Property Discretionary-List Reason

  • Initial Occupancy
  • Annual
  • Vacating Property
  • Discretionary-List Reason

• If discretionary inspection list reason here:

Grounds

• Proper grading drainage away from house

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of standing water

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Downspout drainage directed away from structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No leaks from septic tank or leech field

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yard, landscaping, trees and walkways in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No branches or bushes touching house, and no evidence of unrepaired previous tree rubs

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior structures (fences, sheds, decks, retaining walls, detached garages) in good condition, no evidence of termite damage or rotted wood

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior structures with electrical service (sheds, decks, detached garages) have receptacles and switches that are weather resistant and in working order (spot check) and no wiring is exposed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driveways, patios, entrance landings in good condition, and pitched away from structure and do not present any tripping hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Railings on stairs and decks are adequate and secure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Overhead electrical lines are kept free of trees, tree limbs and bushes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior electrical panel is labeled and has no open slots or missing breakers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior receptacles are "Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protected) GFCI protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior receptacles are protected from the weather

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior safety lighting is installed and operational (at front door and on primary walking path from resident parking to primary residence entry)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior faucets are equipped with back flow prevention devices and are configured in a way that can be protected from freezing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional Comments Photos:

  Media

Structure

• Ridge and fascia board lines appear straight and level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sides of house appears straight, not bowed or sagging

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows and door frames appear square

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visible foundation is in good condition - appears straight, plumb, with no significant cracks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Exterior Surfaces

• Adequate clearance between ground and wood siding materials (6" minimum); no wood-to-earth contact

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Siding: no cracking, curling, loose, rot, or decay

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Masonry veneers: no cracks in joints, no broken, spalling or flaking components

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vinyl or aluminum siding: no dents, damage, no bowing, or loose siding

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No vines in the surface of the structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior paint or stain: no flaking or blisters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No abnormal stains on exterior of structures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Windows, Doors and Wood Trim

• Wood frames and trim pieces are secure, no cracks rot or decay

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Joints around frame are caulked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No broken glass (window or storm pane) or damaged screens, no broken double pane, insulated window seals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storm windows or thermal glass used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Roof

• Composite shingles: no curling, no cupping, no loss of granulation particulate, no broken, damaged or missing shingles, no more than two layers of roofing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood shingles or shake: no mold, rot or decay, no cracked/ broken/ missing shingles, no curling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flat roofs: no obvious patches, no cracks or splits, minimal blisters/"alligatoring" and wrinkles, no silt deposits (indicates proper drainage), sealed tar and flashings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flashing around roof penetrations is present and appears to have integrity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of excess roofing cement/tar/caulk

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Soffits and fascia: no decay, no stains

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior venting for eave area: vents are clean and not painted over

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gutters: no decay or rust, joints sealed, attached securely to structure, no bending or sagging, no sections of gutter or downspout missing, gutters clean, no mud deposits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chimneys: straight, properly flashed, no evidence of damaged bricks or cracked joints, mortar/cement cap in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media
Attic

Attic

• No stains on underside of roofing, especially around roof penetrations<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of decay or damage to structure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient insulation and properly installed insulation (faced insulation moisture barrier is installed closest to the heated area of the house)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation, clear path into attic for air entering through soffit vents, adequately sized gable end louvers, all mechanical ventilation operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No plumbing, exhaust or appliance vents terminate in attic

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No open electrical splices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair access to attic is in working order with no missing or loose pieces

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Interior Rooms and Hallways

• Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight plumb and level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No stains on floors, walls, or ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flooring materials in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No significant cracks in walls or ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows and exterior doors operate easily and latch properly, no broken glass, no sashes painted shut, no decay, Windows and door have weather stripping, "weep holes" installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interior doors operate easily and latch properly, no damage or decay, no broken hardware

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paint, wall covering, and paneling in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood trim installed well and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights and switches operate properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets test properly (spot check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media
Bedroom

Bedroom

• Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight plumb and level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No stains on floors, walls, or ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flooring materials in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No significant cracks in walls or ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Windows and exterior doors operate easily and latch properly, no broken glass, no sashes painted shut, no decay, Windows and door have weather stripping, "weep holes" installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Interior doors operate easily and latch properly, no damage or decay, no broken hardware

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paint, wall covering, and paneling in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wood trim installed well and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lights and switches operate properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical outlets test properly (spot check)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Kitchen

• Working exhaust fan that is vented to the exterior of building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust filters are clean with no accumulation of lint and grease

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GFCI "Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter" protection for electrical outlets within 6 feet of sink(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dishwasher: drains properly, no leaks, baskets, door spring operates properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No leaks in pipes under sink

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor in cabinet under sink solid, no stains or decay

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water flow in sink adequate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plumbing fixtures function correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No excessive rust or deterioration on garbage disposal or waste pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Built in appliances operate properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cabinets in good condition: doors and drawers and hardware operate properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

• List of all state owned appliances:

Bathroom

Bathroom

• Working exhaust fan that doesn't terminate in attic space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plumbing fixtures function correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate flow and pressure at all fixtures

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sink, tub and shower drain properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plumbing and cabinet floor under sink is in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If sink is metal, it shows no signs of rust, overflow drain doesn't leak

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet operates properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Toilet stable, no rocking, no stains around base

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Caulking in good condition inside and outside of the tub and shower area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tub or shower tiles secure, wall surface solid

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No stains or evidence of past leaking around base of bath or shower

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GFCI protection for electrical outlets within 6' of water source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

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Miscellaneous

• Smoke and carbon dioxide detectors where required by local ordinances - inside and immediately outside each bedroom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are available and have been inspected annually, as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair handrails are placed where needed and are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic garage door opener operates properly, stops properly for obstacles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clothes dryers are properly vented to the exterior with rodent resistant vent flaps and ducts are free of accumulated lint

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Mechanical Room

• No evidence of moisture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exposed foundation; no stains, no major cracks, no flaking, no efflorescence

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visible structural wood: no sagging, no damage, no decay, no stains, no damage from insects, sills attached to foundation with anchor bolts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HVAC operates on heat and cool settings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HVAC filter is in place and is clean

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Breakers are labeled as to what they control and breaker boxes have no open slots or missing breakers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Crawl Space

• Adequately vented to exterior

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insulation on exposed water supply, waste and vent pipes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Insulation between crawl space and heated areas, installed with vapor barrier towards heated area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of insect damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underpinning in good shape

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

Plumbing

• Visible pipes: no damage, no evidence of leaks, no signs of stains on materials near pipes; drain pipes slope slightly down towards outlet to septic/sewage system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water heater: no signs of rust, vented properly, equipped with T&P valve, sized to produce adequate quantities of hot water for the number of bedrooms in the house

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments:

• Additional comments photos:

  Media

• List any repairs of which you are aware that were performed since the last inspection:

• Additional Comments/Notes:

• Discount Assessment/Verification

• Residence Type

  Select Traditional construction (site built) single family home Modular or mobile home (built off-site) and moved or assembled on site Apartment Bunkhouse

  • Traditional construction (site built) single family home
  • Modular or mobile home (built off-site) and moved or assembled on site
  • Apartment
  • Bunkhouse

• Distance to Services

  0 to 25 miles

  26 to 50 miles

  51 to 75 miles

  Over 75 miles

• Residence Age

  Less than 10 years

  11 to 20 years

  21 to 30 years

  Over 30 years

• Residence Condition

  Above Average

  Average

  Below Average

• *Definitions for Residence Condition:
  ABOVE AVERAGE
  - Residence in "like new" condition
  - Few or no mechanical cosmetic updates necessary
  AVERAGE
  -Residence is in generally good condition
  -May have some cosmetic defects
  -All major systems are functioning adequately (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.)
  -All major appliances are in good condition, but may show signs of normal wear
  BELOW AVERAGE
  -Residence is in fair condition
  -May have some functional defects
  -At least one major system may need repair or replacement (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, etc.)
  -One or more major appliance may need repair or replacement