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Housing Quality & Safety Inspection Checklist

Property Type
Single Family
Apartment
Townhouse
Manufactured Home
Shared Living Arrangement
Inspection Type
Initial
Annual
Compliant
Reinspection
Living Room
HUD Requirement: Ceiling in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Walls in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Floors in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Minimum two outlets OR one outlet and permanent light fixture
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: No exposed wiring or electrical hazards
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Window present and operational
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Window and door locks function properly
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: No peeling/chipping paint where applicable
Pass
Fail
N/A
FFF Recommendation: Weather stripping intact
Pass
Fail
N/A
Kitchen
HUD Requirement: Ceiling in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Walls in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Floor in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Permanent lighting present
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Working electrical outlets
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: GFCI outlet protection near water source
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Stove and oven operational
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Refrigerator operational
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Sink with hot and cold water
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Adequate food storage
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Adequate food preparation area
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Adequate food serving area
Pass
Fail
N/A
Bathroom
HUD Requirement: Flush toilet operational
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Sink with hot and cold water
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Tub/shower operational
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Ventilation present (window or fan)
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Floor in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Walls in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Ceiling in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Permanent lighting present
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: GFCI outlet protection near water source
Pass
Fail
N/A
Bedroom and Sleeping Areas
HUD Requirement: Window present in sleeping room
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Window operational and secure
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Ceiling in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Walls in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Floors in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Required electrical service
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: Smoke detectors in all sleeping rooms
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: Carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet
Pass
Fail
N/A
FFF Recommendation: Bedroom provides privacy and adequate space
Pass
Fail
N/A
Secondary Rooms/Storage Areas
HUD Requirement: No structural hazards
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: No exposed wiring
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Safe access to room
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: No tripping hazards
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Stairs safe and secure
Pass
Fail
N/A
Building Exterior
HUD Requirement: Foundation in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Roof free from leaks
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Exterior walls in good condition
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Gutters functional
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Stairs and railings secure
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Decks, porches, balconies safe
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Chimney free from major defects
Pass
Fail
N/A
Heating, Plumbing and Utilities
HUD Requirement: Heating system operational
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Heating system safely installed
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Water heater safely installed
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Plumbing functional
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Safe water supply
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Approved sewage disposal
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Adequate ventilation/ cooling
Pass
Fail
N/A
Health and Safety
HUD Requirement: Smoke detector on every level
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: Fire extinguisher present and accessible
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD and IRSS Requirement: Emergency exits accessible
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: No infestation observed
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Garbage properly stored
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Interior stairs and hallways safe
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Air quality acceptable
Pass
Fail
N/A
HUD Requirement: Neighborhood free of obvious hazards
Pass
Fail
N/A
Participant-Specific Safety Review
IRSS Requirement: Home appropriate for participant needs
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: Accessibility accommodations available if needed
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: Participant can safely enter and exit home
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS Requirement: Emergency evacuation plan discussed
Pass
Fail
N/A
FFF Recommendation: Medication storage is secure
Pass
Fail
N/A
FFF Recommendation: Cleaning chemicals stored safely
Pass
Fail
N/A
FFF Recommendation: Participant-specific risks addressed
Pass
Fail
N/A
Inspection Results
HUD compliance status
Pass
Fail
N/A
IRSS compliance status
Pass
Fail
N/A
Overall placement staus
Approved for placement
Approved with corrections required
Not approved
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