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Resale Inspection Guidelines
v Smoke alarms will be tested and interconnected alarms must all sound together.
- Smoke alarms should be installed according to the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
- NFPA 72 requires that smoke alarms be replaced every 10 years.
- Smoke alarms should be installed at least three feet from any source of air movement or any bathrooms containing a tub or shower.
v Carbon monoxide alarms are required to be in the immediate vicinity of all sleeping areas in all buildings that contain fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces or have attached garages. They shall be battery operated, hard-wired or of the plug-in type and installed on wall, ceiling or in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
v A fire extinguisher is required in a townhouse or single-family home. It is not required in a condo. An approved listed and labeled type with a minimum rating of 2A-10B:C and no more than 10 pounds must be mounted in the kitchen and near an exit.
v Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) receptacles will be tested, if defective they must be replaced. These devices may be found in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, basements and outside.
v Fireplace and/or wood burning stoves, if more than three (3) years old, must be certified safe for use by a qualified individual/business via a Level 2 inspection in accordance with NFPA 211.
- The Housing Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued until this report is received.
v Oil or gas furnaces must be inspected by a heating professional and certified safe for use.
- The Housing Certificate of Occupancy cannot be issued until this report is received.
v Bath mechanical ventilation fans must be operating and free of lint.
v The kitchen range hood must have a clean filter and be in operable condition.
v Electrical power must be on for the inspection
ATTENTION:
Please make sure all the permits with the Building Division are inspected and closed.
If you are not sure, please contact the Building Division at (609) 799-0909 ext. 2545