 | All utilities should be on at time of inspection. |
| Mechanical systems must be operative.
 | plumbing |
| heating |
| electrical |
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| Heat source should be permanently affixed and fired
by gas, electric, propane, or oil (wood only as backup). |
| Space heaters are acceptable if they are common to the area and they
can be supported by comparable sales with like heat sources. |
| Hot water tanks should not be located within living
space, such as a bathroom, kitchen bedroom, etc.. |
| If hot water tanks are in closet-type areas, these
areas require a permanent vent. |
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| Hot water tanks should have an extension on pressure
relief valve to within 6" of the floor. |
| Chimneys will be inspected for cracked or chipped
mortar. |
| All gutters & downspouts should be discharged to
splash blocks or connected to storm sewer. |
| The inspector must gain access to all rooms in the
dwelling and all living units. |
| Exterior wood areas which are blistered, chipped,
etc. should be repainted to match existing areas. |
| Smoke detectors are required by NYS law. |
| Sump pumps should discharge as per the appropriate
town code. |
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