Living Room

• Must have at least two outlets or one outlet and one light fixture. 
• Must have at least one window. Windows and doors must be free from deterioration, gaps, etc.
• All walls & ceilings must be in good condition and free of hazardous defects, holes, etc.
• All windows must lock, remain in position, and free from damaged glazing, cracks, etc.
• All windows that open must have screens that are free of defects, holes, rips, etc.
• All security bars and windows must have a quick release mechanism. 
  
  

Kitchen

• Must have at least one working outlet and one working permanent light fixture.
• All walls & ceilings must be in good condition and free of hazardous defects.
• The refrigerator must have a freezer that works and maintains a temperature low enough to avoid food spoilage (40/30).
• The faucet must have hot and cold running water, the sink must have a stopper, the faucets must be free of drips, and all faucets must have the hot/cold water designated.
• The unit must contain a space to store, prepare, and serve food.
• The unit must contain a stove, refrigerator, and a working oven. All appliances provided must be operable.
• GFCI required 24 inches from the side of the sink.
  
  

Bathroom

• Must have at least one permanent light fixture.
• Must have a working sturdy toilet, free of leaks, for the exclusive, private use of the tenant.
• Must contain a working, permanently installed washbasin with hot and cold running water.
• Must have a working tub or shower with hot and cold running water.
• Must have an operable GFCI 36 from the outside edge of the sink basin.
• Must have a window or functional ventilation system. 
  
  

Building Exterior 

• Check to verify the following areas are free of hazards, holes and moisture infiltration:
  • Foundation
  • Roof, gutters & downspouts
  • Exterior surfaces, stairs, treads, balusters and railings
  • Chimney
• Garbage must be discarded in proper receptacles
• Debris must be removed
  
  

Heating & Plumbing, General Safety

• ACHA inspects the following mechanisms:
  • Heating & plumbing equipment for health and safety (proper installation and ventilation)
  • Elevator function, sufficient fire exit, and pest control.
  • To ensure the water heater is properly vented and installed.
    
    

General Items
The unit must be empty/vacant from the previous tenancy. The utilities (electric, gas and water) must be in service and all construction, rehabilitation, painting, replacements, debris removal and cleaning must be concluded.

• The unit is clean, free from garbage, debris, maintenance supplies, etc.
• The appliances and fixtures are present, operable, and clean.
• All light fixtures have bulbs and all utilities are in service.
• The grass and shrubs are trimmed or cut.
• Carbon Monoxide detectors are required in units containing an attached garage, gas fired appliances or a wood burning fireplace. The device should be located on a wall, 12 inches from the floor on each level.
  
  

Most Common Fail Conditions

• • Non-functioning or absent smoke/carbon monoxide detectors 
  • Missing or cracked electrical outlet cover plates 
  • Peeling Paint
  • Railings not present where required
  • Tripping hazards caused by permanent floor coverings
  • Cracked or broken windowpanes
  • Electrical outlets that do not withstand four pounds of pressure
  • Dirty/greasy appliances
  • Inoperable stove burners or range hoods – knobs missing
  • Junction box unsecured/ panel not labeled
  • Missing knock outs
  • Inoperable bathroom fan/no ventilation
  • Leaking faucets/toilets
  • Ungrounded electrical outlets
  • Improperly vented clothes dryers
  • Missing window screens/torn, etc.