0102 Repair, Vacation and Demolition (2 items)
• Prepare and issue violation notices related to mandatory repair, vacation, or demolition.
• Communicate the order with the owner or occupants, notify other agencies as required, and initiate re-inspection and follow-up procedures.
• Advise affected persons of their right to due process.
• Communicate with contractors and subcontractors as necessary.

0103 Public Information (1 item)
• Provide housing code compliance information to the general public, to landlord and tenant organizations, and to governmental agencies.
• Provide housing code compliance information pertinent to historic preservation efforts.

0202 Occupancy (5 items)
• Inspect for compliance with minimum occupancy conditions and use.
• Inspect for any alterations or additions that may indicate a change of occupancy.
• Inspect that access to bedrooms and bathrooms is in accordance with the code.
• Ensure that the area of living and sleeping areas, and that the kitchen area is sufficient for the number of occupants.
• Ensure that attics, basements and garages are not occupied where prohibited.

0301 Means of Egress (2 items)
• Inspect the number and maintenance of required exits for safe and adequate egress.
• Inspect the compliance of bedroom windows which are intended as emergency exits.
• Verify that security bars over emergency windows are open able as required by code.

0302 Stairs (2 items)
• Inspect that stairs have required tread width, rise, landing and headroom dimensions.
• Verify that stairs, handrails and guardrails are in sound condition and repair.
• Verify that handrails and guardrails are provided where required and comply with code.
• Verify compliance of stairway illumination and egress signs.

0303 Fire Safety (2 items)
• Inspect for the installation and proper maintenance of required smoke detectors.
• Inspect fire alarms, fire sprinklers and standpipes for maintenance and access.
• Inspect general visual condition of fire safety systems, informing the proper authority of any painted or damaged sprinkler heads or other components.
• Verify that portable fire extinguishers are provided and maintained.

0304 Exit Doors (1 item)
• Inspect condition of fire separation walls, ceilings and floors.
• Verify that all egress doors are operable from the inside without the use of  keys.
• Verify that exit hardware is installed where required, is maintained and unobstructed.
• Verify that door closers operate properly.

0401 Heating Systems (3 items)
• Verify that habitable occupancies have operational heating systems which are maintained in safe operating condition, and are capable of maintaining minimum room temperatures.
• Verify that minimum clearances to combustible materials are maintained around furnaces, boilers and fireplaces.
• Verify that chimneys, appliance vents, combustion air vents, and draft regulators are undamaged and free of debris.
• Inspect for the proper operation of automatic shutoffs of heating equipment.

0501 Water Supply (1 item)
• Inspect water supply to dwelling units for obvious signs of contamination.
• Verify that water supply outlets have necessary backflow or cross-flow protection.
• Verify that fixtures are operable and have an adequate flow of water.

0502 Drain, Waste, and Vents (1 item)
• Inspect exposed area of the drain, waste and vent system for damage or unsanitary conditions
• Verify that sanitary drainage system is properly connected to a public system or an approved private sewage disposal system.
• Inspect for evidence of fouling, clogging, or other maintenance problems.
• Verify that cleanouts are maintained and accessible.
• Inspect sump systems (drain tiling) to determine code compliance.

0503 Bathrooms (1 item)
• Verify that dwelling units contain at least one bathroom with a water closet, lavatory, and either a bathtub or shower.
• Verify that all plumbing fixtures are properly installed and maintained in working order and are free from obstructions and leaks.
• Verify that bathrooms which are available to the public comply with additional requirements.

0504 Kitchens (1 item)
• Verify that dwelling units contain a kitchen with a sink, have an approved water supply with both hot and cold running water, and have an approved sanitary drain.

0505 Water Heaters (1 item)
• Verify that water heaters in dwelling units are installed in compliance with code requirements, including required clearances.
• Verify that water heaters have an operable temperature and pressure relief valve and discharge piping to a safe location.
• Verify that gas water heaters have unobstructed combustion air and undamaged venting, and are installed at the proper height above garage floors.

0601 Hazardous Conditions (4 items)
• Inspect the electrical system for sign of physical damage or improper installation or tampering, and for protection of all energized conductors.
• Verify that mandatory electrical equipment is installed where required, including overcurrent protection and ground-fault circuit protection.
• Verify that lighting fixtures have adequate clearance from combustibles.
• Verify that flexible cords and cables are used in an approved manner, and are protected against damage.
• Verify that electrical service panels are protected and unobstructed.
• Verify that grounding receptacle outlets installed in older occupancies contain grounding protection as required by code.
• Verify that the minimum number of electrical outlets are provided.

0701 Site Sanitation (2 items)
• Inspect property for compliance with site sanitation ordinances, including installation and maintenance of required site drainage, flooding or nuisance septic tank fields, improper drainage of sanitary sewers, and weed control.
• Inspect for placement and containment of rubbish and garbage, to determine if code violation exists.
• Verify that storm drainage does not create a nuisance on adjacent property.

0702 Site Safety (2 items)
• Inspect property for compliance with site safety ordinances.
• Verify minimum clearances from outside electrical and service entrance wires.
• Verify that swimming pools are fenced and that self-closing gates are operable.
• Verify that walkways, exterior steps and driveways are maintained in a safe manner.
• Check for abandoned water wells and any other hazards which might pose a danger.

0703 Exterior Conditions (3 items)
• Inspect the exterior of dwelling structures for unsafe or unsanitary conditions.
• Inspect for general maintenance and dilapidation of the exterior surfaces.
• Verify that exterior decks, porches and balconies are maintained in a safe condition, and contain handrails and guards which are firmly fastened to support normal loads.
• Inspect integrity of roof coverings and flashings.
• Verify that basement hatchways are maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water.

0704 Interior Conditions (3 items)
• Inspect the interior of dwelling structures for unsafe or unsanitary conditions and for compliance with general health and safety ordinances.
• Inspect that interior surfaces are properly maintained.
• Inspect for evidence of insect and rodent infestation.
• Visually check that interior structural elements are unaltered and maintained in a safe condition.

0705 Nuisance Abatement (3 items)
• Inspect property and accessory structures for compliance with nuisance abatement ordinances, including dilapidated or unsecured and vacant buildings.
• Check for rodent harborage.
• Check for hazardous storage and the presence of nuisances.
• Determine if the number and condition of parked, kept or stored vehicles on the premises comply with local ordinances.