U.S. Mission Geneva Residential Pre-Inspection

• Property Name:

• Conducted on:

  Date

• Inspector:

• Location
  Address

Key Criteria - 15 FAM 252.5 Safety, Health, and Environmental Requirements

• Does the residence or building have natural gas, fuel oil or propane appliances or does the residence have an attached garage?

  Yes

  No

• Has the installation of carbon monoxide alarm(s) been completed?

  Yes

  No

• Have all systems been inspected by a qualified technician for proper operation?

  Yes

  No

• Does the residence have a swimming pool?

  Yes

  No

• Is the pool barrier a minimum of 121cm high?

  Yes

  No

• Does the pool barrier separate the pool from all residences and other non-pool related structures?

  Yes

  No

• Is the pool gate self latching, self closing and lockable?

  Yes

  No

• Does the pool gate have a latch that is a minimum of 137cm from the ground?

  Yes

  No

• Is the electrical resistance of the electrical system verified and documented to be less than 25 ohms?

  Yes

  No

• What is the measured resistance?

• Does the residence have any combustion type appliances (boilers, gas hot water heaters, kitchen appliances, etc.), an attached garage or exterior combustion appliances located near windows?

  Yes

  No

• Does the residence have carbon monoxide alarms provided from the mission?

  Yes

  No

• Is the grounding resistance measurement less than 25 ohms?

  Yes

  No

• Enter the ground resistance measurement

• Are GFCIs with a trip level of no more than 10 mA for electrical outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, crawl spaces, unfinished basements or any outlets outside or within 180cm of a water supply?

  Yes

  No

• Do all stairways have a railing height of at lest 86.4cm?

  Yes

  No

• Are guard rails for all fall areas greater than 76cm at leats 91cm high (106.7 for representational spaces)?

  Yes

  No

• Are balusters for all railings no more than 10cm apart?

  Yes

  No

• Is the space between the bottom of the railing and the floor/stair no more than 15cm?

  Yes

  No

• Are all fire protection systems operational and have documentation of periodic testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is this an apartment or house?

  House

  Apartment

• Is the building higher than 23 meters at the lowest access point for the fire departmemt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the building have two enclosed stairways with sufficient lighting and exit signs for emergency egress?

  Yes

  No

• Does the building have a fire suppression system in all areas?

  Yes

  No

• Does the building have a fully functioning fire alarm system?

  Yes

  No

Other Safety Criteria - Complete Residential Checklist

• Under 15 FAM 211.1, the objective of the Housing Abroad Program is to provide safe and secure housing. This checklist is referenced under 15 FAM 252.5 to assist POSHOs in evaluating safety, health, fire and environmental conditions during annual inspections of residences and when considering leasing or purchasing a property. This checklist not intended to be all-inclusive. Local codes that are more stringent should be followed. Contact the appropriate program office(s) for further assistance.

FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT - Furnaces, Boilers, Water Heaters, Kerosene Heaters, Space Heaters, Dryers, Fireplaces

• Does the residence have a fuel oil boiler?

  Yes

  No

• Is there proper venting of exhaust vents (outdoors away from intakes and windows)?

  Yes

  No

• Does the landlord have a preventative maintenance contract on the boiler

  Yes

  No

• Fuel Type and Storage<br><br>a. fuel used is appropriate for appliance(s)?<br><br>b. proper type and location of fuel storage container (including tanks). <br><br>c. protect fuel storage containers from damage.

  Yes

  No

• Does the residence have a fire place?

  Yes

  No

• Are the chimney and flue constructed and installed properly (per manufacturer)?

  Yes

  No

• Are there warning labels (English and local language) present on combustion appliances.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance to Combustibles<br>a. adequate clearance from exhaust flue to combustible materials?<br>b. adequate clearance from equipment to combustible materials?<br>c. boiler and furnace rooms not used for storage areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do all/any gas appliances meet the following?<br>a. supply through rigid pipe (iron or steel), or tubing (steel, brass or copper).<br>b. Exceptions for seismically active areas-see Seismic Safety.<br>c. manual shut-off valve within 1.8 m (6 ft) of appliance.<br>d. leak detection using soapy water or other means must be conducted over all fittings and connections during cylinder or appliance replacement or anytime supply line work is done.

  Yes

  No

FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

• Is the residence an apartment or house?

  House

  Apartment

• Is the building over 75ft from the lowest point of access for the fire department?

  Yes

  No

• Does the apartment building have a sprinkler system, fire alarm system and two enclosed stairwells for egress?

  Yes

  No

• Does the building have the following?<br>a. illuminated exit signs.<br>b. directional signs if path is not straight or the exit is less than obvious.

  Yes

  No

• Do the stairwells and common spaces have suffient lighting as well as emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

• Do any of the windows have fixed grills?

  Yes

  No

• Are the grills quick release to allow for emergency egress in the event of a fire?

  Yes

  No

WATER HEATER PROTECTION

• Are there separate temperature and pressure relief valves (PRV and TRV) or combination temperature and pressure relief valves (TPRV) installed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the drain piping installed to direct discharge to floor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the drain piping reduced, threaded at the end or running uphill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any valves past the pressure relief valve?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the maximum hot water above 120 degrees F (49 degrees C)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Does the panel have fill plates for all knockouts and twistouts?

  Yes

  No

• Is the panel properly labeled in English and French?

  Yes

  No

• Does the panel have a front working clearnce of at least 76cm x 92cm?

  Yes

  No

• Do all outdoor outlets have weatherproof covers?

  Yes

  No

FALL PROTECTION

• Homes with Small Children<br><br>a. latching device on windows allows opening no more than 4-5” (10-13cm), but window remains operable.<br><br>b. furniture away from windows and railings.

  Yes

  No

• I certify that all the information listed in the above report are correct and true.

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