Housing Inspection Checklist
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1TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON
CODE ENFORCEMENT
95 WEST VETERANS HIGHWAY, JACKSON, NJ 08527
(732) 928-1200 EXT 1293/1295
FAX (732) 833-0603
HOUSING INSPECTION CHECKLIST
GENERAL
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ALL UTILITIES shall be turned on and operable.
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If you have a well, an Ocean Co. Board of Health Certificate is required and is good for 6 months (732) 341-9700.
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Entrance stairs, platforms, decks and railings shall not be in disrepair. Stairs with 3 or more steps require railings.
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Double keyed deadbolt locks are prohibited.
Smoke Detectors, one on each level in common area – Battery-type permitted where approved.
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Carbon Monoxide detector shall be installed outside the sleeping areas on all levels as per manufacturer’s specs.
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Fire extinguisher shall be a maximum 2A:10B:C on site for inspection and left for the new occupant.
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Exhaust fan is required for bathrooms without an operable window.
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Windows and skylights shall be operational without slamming shut and furnished with screens without holes.
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No walls shall have holes; walls shall be clean and painted if needed.
House number shall be displayed on home and be at least 3-1/2” in size.
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Sump pump holes shall be covered.
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Dryers shall be vented only with metal vent connector. Plastic is prohibited.
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Chimney Certification is required for all solid fuel appliances and is good for 12 months. Coal/Wood/Pellet
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Open Permits from Building Department. (732-928-1280)
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Property Maintenance issue (see note below)
BASEMENT
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Check the stairs, railings, guards and risers
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Emergency shutoff switch needed for heating units.
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All disconnected gas or oil lines shall be capped closed if not in use.
GARAGE:
Door for garage/dwelling separation shall not be less than a minimum of 1-3/8” solid core door.
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Garage scuttle access or fold-down stairs shall be closed to the attic space.
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Overhead garage doors shall be operational.
PLUMBING
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Check under all sinks for leaks. Bathrooms shall be operational.
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Tap water, hot & cold shall be operational. Hot must be located on the left side.
Safety valve on the hot water heater shall be present and piped to within 6” of the floor.
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ELECTRICAL
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All switches and receptacles shall have their cover plates in place.
Any outlet within 6’ of a sink shall be GFCI protected.
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There shall be no open electrical boxes, exposed wiring or slots within a panel box.
MOBILE HOMES
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Dwelling shall be tied down in place. Heat tape shall be in good condition.
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Skirting must be off at heat tape and tie down locations for inspection.
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Letter from Park Management is required.
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Dryer shall be vented to the exterior of the skirting with metal vent connector only.
‘X’ indicates failure and must be abated.
Date:_______________________________
Code Officer:____________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________Block_________ Lot__________
Reference #__________________________
NOTES:
10-2016
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