City Of Lower Burrell Home Inspection Checklist Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

CITY OF LOWER BURRELL GENERAL INSPECTION INFORMATION

*Check the city’s website at for the inspection check list used by our

inspector Joe Boehm.

Click on forms online then ordinance forms for anything you may need.

MOST COMMON REASONS WHY A PROPERTY FAILS ON THE FIRST INSPECTION:

1. Smoke detectors must be on every level AND in every bedroom with installation as per mfg.

instructions.

2. GFCI’s must be within 32” of all water sources (within 6 ft. of laundry tub).

3. Electrical panel inspected by a certified inspector with approval displayed.

4. The hot water tank must have a pressure relief valve and drip tube 6” or less from floor level.

5. The garage must have a minimum 20 minute fire rated man door or “solid 1 3/8” wooden or steel

door and finished ceiling (solid wood no less than 1 3/8” or steel door, drywall on ceiling min. of

5/8” thick board). The garage ceiling must be completely covered and taped and sealed. Also

must be fire caulked or sealed to house. If garage door is automatic, it must have a safety stop

and safety cables through springs.

6. The garage must NOT have any open ductwork/vents or open spaces including windows into

habitual areas.

7. Heat, Electric, Water, and Gas must be turned on for our inspectors to do a proper inspection.

8. If property has a porch that is at least 30” high, it must have a guardrail around it (32” high).

Baluster spacing cannot be more than 3 5/8” apart.

9. A screen in at least one window in each room is required if central air conditioning is not provided.

10. House ID numbers must be a minimum of 4” high and visible from the street.

11. The smoke or dye test is for sales of property only & must pass with paperwork turned into the

Treasurer’s office for the inspection to pass. Rentals do not need a smoke or dye test.

12. House must have gutters and downspouts not draining into ground and draining away from the

structure. It cannot drain onto a sidewalk or driveway or public street.

13. Newly installed handrails to be CONTINUOUS on flights of stairs.

14. Exterior door locks to be thumb locked (no key egress from inside).

15. All bathrooms with shower or tub shall have mechanical devise (fan) or operable window (for

moisture).

16. All bathrooms shall provide at least 1 GFCI outlet.

17. All homes must now have carbon monoxide detectors on each floor of fossil fuel (gas ignitors and

fireplaces).

FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS PLEASE CALL MICHELLE (INSPECTION COORDINATOR) AT

724-337-4381 or EMAIL

Messages will also be passed on to our inspector Joe Boehm.

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