HQS Self Inspection Checklist

Use this HQS Self Inspection Checklist to assess property compliance with HQS requirements, ensuring it meets safety and maintenance standards.

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HQS Self Inspection Checklist

Electricity

HVAC

Bathroom

Kitchen

Other

Wall Condition

Ceiling Condition

Floor Condition

Cabinetry/Interior Doors

Security

Health And Safety

Appliances

Windows

Other

Stairways: Interior And Exterior

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2. Interior and exterior of units rented to families with children under the age of six: Is the unit free of any chipping, peeling, flaking, chalking, or cracking painted surfaces, including windows, window wells, door frames, walls, ceilings, porches, garages, fences, or play equipment?

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HQS Self Inspection Checklist

Use this HQS Self Inspection Checklist to assess property compliance with HQS requirements, ensuring it meets safety and maintenance standards.

1. Do all fixtures and outlets work (at least 2 outlets/room or one outlet and one light fixture/room)?

2. Is there lighting in the common hallways and porches?

3. Are all outlets, light switches, and fuse boxes properly covered with no cracks or breaks in the cover plates/doors?

4. Are light/electrical fixtures securely fastened without any hanging or exposed wires (anywhere the tenant has access)?

5. Have you arranged for all utilities to be on the day of the inspection?

1. Is there adequate heat in all living spaces?

1. Is the toilet securely fastened with no leaks or gaps? Does it flush properly?

2. Is there hot and cold running water, proper drainage, and no leaks in the sink?

3. Is there hot and cold running water, proper drainage, and no leaks in the bathtub/shower?

4. Is the bathroom vented with either an exterior window or an exhaust fan?

1. Is there hot and cold running water, proper drainage, and no leaks in the sink?

2. Is there a hand-operated gas shut-off valve in the stove?

1. Does the hot water tank work?

2. Does the hot water tank have an extension pipe?

3. Do radiators function with no leaks?

4. Is the bathroom free of any sewer odor or drainage problems?

1. Are walls free of air and moisture leaks?

2. Are they free of large holes and cracks?

3. Are floors free of tripping hazards from loose flooring or covering?

1. Are ceilings free of air and moisture leaks?

2. Are they free of large holes and cracks?

1. Are floors free of weak spots or missing floorboards?

2. Is there space for food preparation and storage?

3. Are all doors securely hung?

1. Are cabinets securely fastened to the wall?

1. Is there free and clear access to all exits?

2. Are there deadbolt locks on the entry doors to the unit? Do they open with a key from the outside and a knob/latch from the inside?

3. Are entrance and exit solid core doors?

4. Do first-floor windows and those opening to a stairway, fire escape, or landing have locks?

1. Is there at least one battery-operated CO detector present and functioning within 15 ft. of every room used for sleeping and every source of carbon monoxide, including furnaces and boilers?

2. Is there a working smoke detector on each level of the unit?

3. Are smoke detectors installed on walls at least 4” but not more than 12” from the ceiling? Are smoke detectors installed on ceilings at least 4” from the wall?

4. Are smoke detectors installed in each sleeping room and on each floor, including the basement?

5. Are carbon monoxide detectors installed outside of each bedroom and near fossil fuel-burning heaters and fireplaces?

6. Is the unit free of any evidence of insect or rodent infestation?

7. Is the unit free of any evidence of mold or mildew?

1. Do all burners on the stovetop ignite, does the oven work, and are knobs present?

2. Does the refrigerator/freezer cool properly?

3. Is the refrigerator/freezer large enough for the family occupying the unit?

1. Is there at least one exterior window in each bedroom and in the living room?

2. Do windows open, close, and lock properly?

3. Is the unit free of any cracked, broken, or leaky windows?

1. Is the roof free of leaks?

2. Are gutters firmly attached?

3. Are exterior surfaces in a condition to prevent moisture leakage and rodent infestation?

4. Is the chimney secure? Is the flue tightly sealed with no gaps?

5. Is the foundation sound?

6. Are openings around doors and windows weather-tight?

7. Are sidewalks free of tripping hazards?

1. Are all handrails properly secured?

2. Is a handrail present when there are 4 or more consecutive steps?

3. Are stairs free of any loose, broken, or missing steps?

4. Are stairways free of any tripping hazards?

5. Are there proper exit signs?

6. Are there secure railings on porches, balconies, and landings 30” or higher?

1. Is the unit free of debris inside and outside of the unit?

2. Interior and exterior of units rented to families with children under the age of six: Is the unit free of any chipping, peeling, flaking, chalking, or cracking painted surfaces, including windows, window wells, door frames, walls, ceilings, porches, garages, fences, or play equipment?

3. Are there covered receptacles for the disposal of waste?

4. Is the elevator certificate current?

5. Is the unit clean and ready for move-in?