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How high does a guardrail need to be? - ANSWER-thirty inches
How many risers on a set of stairs require a handrail? - ANSWER-four risers
How much exposed electrical wiring is considered a deficiency?
- ANSWER-half inch
How much rebar can be exposed? - ANSWER-none
How much wiggle is allowed on a grab bar? - ANSWER-none
How often do rechargeable fire-extinguishers need to be re- inspected? - ANSWER-annually
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If a garage door opens but will not close is this a deficiency? - ANSWER-No
If a service panel is locked in a closet and inaccessible is this a deficiency? - ANSWER-yes
If an electric dryer vents into a water reservoir what should be inspected for? - ANSWER-water
If the amount of chipping, chalking, and peeling paint is above lead based paint de minimus what must be done? - ANSWER- lead based paint safe work practices must be implemented
If there is a non-functional stove or evidence of the prior installation of a stove can a microwave be a primary cooking source? - ANSWER-No
Is a hole smaller than two inches in a ceiling acceptable even if daylight is visible from the outisde? - ANSWER-no
Is a large trashed-out appliance left in an area unintended for garbage a deficiency? - ANSWER-yes 2 / 3
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Is a live mouse seen inside a unit during an inspection considered "evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER-evidence
Is a live rat seen inside a unit during an inspection considered "evidence" or "extensive"? - ANSWER-extensive
Is a missing handrail on a fire escape acceptable? - ANSWER- no
Is discoloration in a ceiling that is no longer wet considered a deficiency? - ANSWER-no
Is it acceptable for a gas dryer to vent into a water reservoir? - ANSWER-no
Is it acceptable for an electric dryer to vent into a water reservoir? - ANSWER-yes
Is it acceptable to have a missing shingle on the roof? - ANSWER-no
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