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Rental Inspection Procedures and Pre -Inspection Checklist Notes <br />Simplify by stating: "Smoke and CO detectors must be installed per state law and <br />manufacturer guidelines." <br />4. Plumbing & Water Heater Redundancy: <br />o Ramsey's checklist includes extra plumbing specifications (e.g., "no flexible waste <br />lines" and "gap above spill line"). -> Remove these details, as licensed plumbers <br />must comply with state plumbing codes. <br />ra a Requirements: <br />5. Garba a Sto <br />g <br />o Ramsey details where garbage must be placed. -3 Eliminate location -specific <br />e andjust state "Adequate waste disposal re uired.'"` 'l l ; J <br />language q p required.' -C he t ®` <br />0.- <br />6. Fire Protection & Storage: <br />o Ramsey prohibits storing combustibles near gas appliances; only enforces it if it <br />creates a fire hazard. -3 Simplify by requiring compliance with fire safety codes <br />rather than specifying distances (e.g., "Combustible materials must not pose a <br />fire hazard near appliances"). <br />7. Ov ly Specific Exterior Evaluations: <br />ovio Chimney Condition: Ramsey includes tuckpointing and flue liner requirements, <br />reo-P which are typically part of structural codes, not rental inspections. -3 Remove <br />chimney details unless an immediate safety issue exists. <br />o Pet Waste in Yard: This is an enforcement issue, not an inspection item. -3 Move <br />to a nuisance ordinance rather than a rental checklist item. ®t i �rect 11 <br />r� iC-21eC±-US41 <br />cA_ <br />General Recommendation: <br />'lic_�"` Instead of <br />�• Shift from Checklist to Code Reference:listing every minor detail, refer to the <br />S a ) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) and State Fire and Plumbing Codes, �-- ► v <br />p Y <br />e i 4 -ie, asp 1 which already cover most of these issues. <br />4-00 • Focus on Major Safety Concerns: Ramsey should emphasize fire, structural integrity, <br />and sanitation rather than micromanaging small maintenance issues. n4-1,,,,a <br />Pre -inspection Checklist: <br />Interior Evaluation <br />• Walls & Ceilings: Must be in good repair, free from major damage (e.g., large holes, <br />structural issues, or water damage). <br />• Floors: Must be structurally sound and free from major trip hazards. (Eliminated specific <br />mention of "torn carpet" unless it's a safety issue.) <br />• Sleeping Rooms: Must meet egress requirements and have proper ventilation and <br />smoke detectors per state law. <br />• Doors & Windows: Must be weather -tight, secure, and operable, with functional locks <br />and screens. <br />• Fire Protection: <br />30 Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be installed per manufacturer <br />instructions and state law. Devices must be clearly dated and no more than 10 <br />years old. <br />o No storage of combustibles near gas appliances that creates a fire hazard. <br />• Plumbing: <br />