UPCS-V Decision Trees
InspectableArea
Unit
InspectableItem
Bathroom Items
Decision1
Bathroom Cabinets
Decision2
Damaged or missing cabinets,
shelves, vanity tops, drawers,
medicine cabinets, or doors. They
ARE NOT functioning for storage
or their intended purpose.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Cabinets
Unit
Bathroom Items
Unit
Decision3
Result/Deficiency
DefectLevel UPCS-V_P/F
Unit - Bathroom Cabinets Lx
Pass
Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
LTE
NA
Damaged or missing cabinets,
shelves, vanity tops, drawers,
medicine cabinets, or doors. They
ARE still functioning for storage or
their intended purpose.
NOD
Pass
NA
Bathroom Sink
A stopper is missing (only if there
is no stopper in the visible area)
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
Missing or improper trap
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
Shut-off valve handle missing or
inoperable (visual inspection only)
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
Sink is loose
Sink is loose and in danger of
falling
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
Sink is loose
Sink is loose and NOT in danger of
falling
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
The sink itself is missing
There is another functional sink in
the unit (kitchen or bathroom)
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
The sink itself is missing
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
17;18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
The sink's hardware is missing or
is not functioning
There is not another functional
sink in the unit (kitchen or
bathroom)
There is another functional sink in
the unit (kitchen or bathroom)
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
The sink's hardware is missing or
is not functioning
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
Pass
NA
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There is not another functional
sink in the unit (kitchen or
bathroom)
Equal to or Less than 50%
More than 50%
Unit - Lavatory Sink Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
Slow drip
control(s) is in the off position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
Steady leak
control(s) is in the off position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
control(s) is in the on position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Can control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of water supply
There is another functional sink in Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
the unit (kitchen or bathroom)
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01;18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Can control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of water supply
There is not another functional
sink in the unit (kitchen or
bathroom)
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
01;18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Unable to control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of the water supply
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
01;18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
The basin will drain, but it is slow
Pass
NA
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Unit
There is a problem with the
drainage
There is a problem with the
drainage
Lx
Fail
NLT
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all OR
shows extensive deterioration
Decision4
Decision5
NOD
There is another functional sink in
the unit (kitchen or bathroom)
HH
28;29
01;17
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Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Sink
There is a problem with the
drainage
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all OR
shows extensive deterioration
Unit
Bathroom Items
NOD
Bathroom Items
Exhaust fan does not work or is
missing
Exhaust fan does not work or is
missing
There IS a window that opens.
Unit
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
There is NOT a window that
opens.
Unit - Ventilation/Exhaust System Inoperable (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Missing cover (fan still functions)
Unit - Ventilation/Exhaust System Inoperable (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit
Bathroom Items
Window will not open
Unit
Bathroom Items
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Bathroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
Unit
Bathroom Items
Unit
Window will not open
There is not another functional
sink in the unit (kitchen or
bathroom)
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Bathroom) - Lx
There IS an exhaust fan that
works.
There is NOT an exhaust fan that
works.
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
NOD
01;17
01
Unit - Ventilation/Exhaust System Inoperable (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
A stopper is missing (only if there
is no stopper in the visible area)
Unit - Shower/Tub Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Shower or Tub (Unit)
The hardware is missing or is not
functioning
Unit - Shower/Tub Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
18
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
Unit - Shower/Tub Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
17;18
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
Pass
NA
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
The shower or tub itself is either
missing or cannot be used for any
reason
There are cracks or discoloration Equal to or Less than 50%
in the basin
There are cracks or discoloration More than 50%
in the basin
Unit - Shower/Tub Damaged/Missing (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
Slow drip
tub/shower valve(s) are in the off
position and it is contained by the
shower / tub basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
Steady leak
tub/shower valve(s) are in the off
position and it is contained by the
shower / tub basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
There is a leak
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
There is a leak
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
There is a leak
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
Unit
Bathroom Items
Shower or Tub (Unit)
There is a problem with the
drainage
There is a problem with the
drainage
There is a steady leak that cannot
be contained by the shower / tub
basin
There is a steady leak that cannot
be contained by the shower / tub
basin
There is a steady leak that cannot
be contained by the shower / tub
basin
The basin will drain, but it is slow
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Inoperable (does not flush)
There is another functional toilet
in the unit.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Inoperable (does not flush)
There is not another functional
toilet in the unit.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Seat, hinge, tank or bowl
mounting hardware or cover is
missing, damaged or loose, but
the toilet can still be flushed
Can be used
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Seat, hinge, tank or bowl
mounting hardware or cover is
missing, damaged or loose, but
the toilet can still be flushed
Cannot be used
NOD
01
Can control the flow or
containment of water supply
There is another functional
shower / tub in the unit
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Can control the flow or
containment of water supply
There is not another functional
shower / tub in the unit
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
17;18
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
01;18
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Lx
Pass
NLT
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unable to control the flow or
containment of the water supply
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all OR
shows extensive deterioration
There is another functional toilet
in the unit.
01;17
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Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Seat, hinge, tank or bowl
mounting hardware or cover is
missing, damaged or loose, but
the toilet can still be flushed
Cannot be used
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Shut-off valve handle missing or
inoperable (visual inspection only)
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
The bowl or tank is broken and
cannot retain water
There is another functional toilet
in the unit.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
The bowl or tank is broken and
cannot retain water
There is not another functional
toilet in the unit.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
The entire toilet is missing
There is another functional toilet
in the unit.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
The entire toilet is missing
There is not another functional
toilet in the unit.
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
A slow drip
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
Unit
Bathroom Items
Toilet (Unit)
The shut-off valve or supply line
leaks
The shut-off valve or supply line
leaks
The shut-off valve or supply line
leaks
The shut-off valve or supply line
leaks
Toilet constantly runs
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts local entities (on-site)
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts local entities (on-site)
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts local entities (on-site)
Unable to test system
Unit - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Unit - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
does NOT serve its intended
function
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
serves its intended function
Pass
NA
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Unable to test system
POA has not provided recent
documentation (within the
previous 12 months) that the
system has been tested and
functions properly, however a
visible component is blocked or
unusable (i.e. pull cord blocked).
Unit - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Unable to test system
POA has provided recent
documentation (within the
previous 12 months) that the
system has been tested and
functions properly and all visible
components appear to be in place
(i.e. pull cord is not blocked).
NOD
Pass
NA
Unit
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Inoperable
Unit - Missing/Inoperable (Carbon
Monoxide Detector) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
Unit
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Missing
Unit - Missing/Inoperable (Carbon
Monoxide Detector) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
Unit
Ceiling
Fail
NLT
29
Ceiling
Unit - Bulging/Buckling (Ceiling) Lx
Unit - Bulging/Buckling (Ceiling) Lx
Lx
Unit
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Lx
Pass
NA
A steady leak
A steady leak
A steady leak
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
does NOT serve its intended
function
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
serves its intended function
Ceiling failure IS likely.
Ceiling failure is NOT likely.
There is not another functional
toilet in the unit.
Can contain or control the flow of
water
Can contain or control the flow of
water
Unable to contain or control the
flow of water
There is another functional toilet
in the unit.
There is not another functional
toilet in the unit.
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Water Closet/ToiletDamaged/Clogged/Missing
(Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Bathroom) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
Emergency
17
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Lx
Fail
Emergency
17;18
Lx
Fail
Emergency
01;18
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
NOD
17
17
Pass
NOD
Lx
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Unit
Ceiling
Crack(s)
Greater than 1/8" wide AND
greater than 11" long (you cannot
see through the crack)
Less than 1/8" wide OR less than
11" long
Regardless of size, you can see
through the ceiling
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Unit
Ceiling
Crack(s)
Unit
Ceiling
Crack(s)
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Unit
Ceiling
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Equal to or less than a 8.5 inches x
11 inches
Unit
Ceiling
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Unit
Ceiling
Unit
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Larger than 8.5 inches x 11 inches
(you cannot see through the hole)
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
07
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Regardless of size, you can see
through the ceiling
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
07
Ceiling
Panels/Tiles - Cumulative per
room or area
1 to 3 panels/tiles are missing or
damaged
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Ceiling
Panels/Tiles - Cumulative per
room or area
More than 3 panels/tiles are
missing or damaged
Unit - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Ceiling
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Pass
NA
07
Ceiling
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Unit
Ceiling
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint
(Ceiling) - Lx
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint
(Ceiling) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Unit
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Pass
NA
07
Unit
Ceiling
Evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit
Ceiling
Water Stains or Water Damage Greater than 1 square foot
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
No evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Ceiling
Water Stains or Water Damage Less than or equal to 1 square
(for example evidence of water foot.
infiltration)
Evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit
Ceiling
Water Stains or Water Damage Less than or equal to 1 square
(for example evidence of water foot.
infiltration)
No evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Electric
Utility disconnected
Unit is not occupied
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Electric
Utility disconnected
Unit is occupied
Lx
Fail
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Electric
Lx
Fail
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Gas
Utility off due to natural disaster
or other circumstance that is out
of the owner and resident's
control
Utility disconnected
Unit - Electric Disconnected
(Utility Disconnected)
Unit - Electric Disconnected
(Utility Disconnected)
Unit - Electric Disconnected
(Utility Disconnected)
Unit is not occupied
Lx
Fail
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Gas
Utility disconnected
Unit is occupied
Lx
Fail
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Gas
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Oil/Propane
Utility off due to natural disaster
or other circumstance that is out
of the owner and resident's
control
Utility disconnected
Unit - Gas Disconnected (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit - Gas Disconnected (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit - Gas Disconnected (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit is not occupied
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Oil/Propane
Utility disconnected
Unit is occupied
Lx
Fail
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Oil/Propane
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Water
Utility off due to natural disaster
or other circumstance that is out
of the owner and resident's
control
Utility disconnected
Unit - No Oil/Propane (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit - No Oil/Propane (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit - No Oil/Propane (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit - Water Disconnected (Utility
Disconnected)
Lx
Fail
NA
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Water Stains or Water Damage Greater than 1 square foot
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Lx
NOD
Unit is not occupied
Emergency 02;03;16;
18
NA
NA
Emergency 02;16;18
Emergency 02;16;18
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Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Water
Unit
Disconnected Utilities
Water
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Unit
Utility disconnected
Unit is occupied
Unit - Water Disconnected (Utility
Disconnected)
Unit - Water Disconnected (Utility
Disconnected)
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
All Other Doors (includes closet Damaged or missing hardware or All other doors (including
Door cannot be opened.
or other interior doors)
door has limited function
bedrooms and mechanical rooms)
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
All Other Doors (includes closet Damaged or missing hardware or All other doors (including
Door does not function as it
or other interior doors)
door has limited function
bedrooms and mechanical rooms) should or it does not properly
latch.
All Other Doors (includes closet Damaged or missing hardware or Closet door
Door cannot be locked (only if
or other interior doors)
door has limited function
designed to lock).
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Damaged or missing hardware or Closet door
or other interior doors)
door has limited function
Door cannot be opened.
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Damaged or missing hardware or Closet door
or other interior doors)
door has limited function
Door does not function as it
should or it does not properly
latch.
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Door is missing
or other interior doors)
All other doors (including
bedrooms and mechanical rooms)
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Door is missing
or other interior doors)
Closet doors
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Frame is damaged causing the
or other interior doors)
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Door can be opened.
Unit - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Frame is damaged causing the
or other interior doors)
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Door cannot be opened.
Unit - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has broken or missing glass.
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has holes.
1/4 inch to 1 inch
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has holes.
Greater than 1 inch
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has holes.
Less than 1/4 inch
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has no protective finish.
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is not
significant
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is
significant
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
Door cannot be opened.
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Utility off due to natural disaster
or other circumstance that is out
of the owner and resident's
control
All Other Doors (includes closet Damaged or missing hardware or All other doors (including
Door cannot be locked (only if
or other interior doors)
door has limited function
bedrooms and mechanical rooms) designed to lock).
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
There is no privacy available in the
area around the toilet
There is privacy available in the
area around the toilet
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UPCS-V Decision Trees
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Damaged or missing hardware or Door does not function as it
door has limited function
should or it does not properly
latch.
Damaged or missing hardware or Door does not function as it
door has limited function
should or it does not properly
latch.
Door is Missing/Not Present (or
There is no privacy available in the
other condition that does not
area around the toilet
allow for privacy)
Door is Missing/Not Present (or
There is privacy available in the
other condition that does not
area around the toilet
allow for privacy)
Frame is damaged causing the
There is no privacy available in the
door not to function or lock (this area around the toilet
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
There is privacy available in the
area around the toilet
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass. Broken glass
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass. Hairline crack not affecting
privacy or health and safety
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass. Missing pane
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass. Missing pane
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has holes
There is no privacy available in
the area around the toilet
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has holes
There is privacy available in the
area around the toilet
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has no protective finish.
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is not
significant
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is
significant
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
There is no privacy available in the
area around the toilet
Unit
Doors
Bathroom Door
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
There is privacy available in the
area around the toilet
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Doors
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
Door cannot be opened.
Unit
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Unit
Doors
Door is missing
Unit
Doors
Door is missing
Non-entry labeled fire rated door
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Door does not function as it
should or it does not properly
latch.
Entry door to unit
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
There is no privacy available in the
area around the toilet
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
There is privacy available in the
area around the toilet
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
There is privacy available in the
Unit - Damaged Surface
area around the toilet
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
There is no privacy available in the Unit - Damaged Surface
area around the toilet
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
NOD
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
07
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
12
Lx
Fail
NA
24
Lx
Fail
NA
12
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
12
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
06;24
Unit - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
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Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Light can be observed around the
edges and you observe no seal
deterioration (if designed to have
seals)
Light can be observed around the
edges and you observe no seal
deterioration (if designed to have
seals)
Light can be observed around the
edges and you observe no seal
deterioration (if designed to have
seals)
Light can be observed around the
edges and you observe no seal
deterioration (if designed to have
seals)
Seals/caulking is missing or
deteriorated to the point the door
is not weather-resistant (if
designed to have seals) or
damaged seal on sliding glass
door.
Seals/caulking is missing or
deteriorated to the point the door
is not weather-resistant (if
designed to have seals) or
damaged seal on sliding glass
door.
Seals/caulking is missing or
deteriorated to the point the door
is not weather-resistant (if
designed to have seals) or
damaged seal on sliding glass
door.
Seals/caulking is missing or
deteriorated to the point the door
is not weather-resistant (if
designed to have seals) or
damaged seal on sliding glass
door.
Seals/caulking is missing or
deteriorated to the point the door
is not weather-resistant (if
designed to have seals) or
damaged seal on sliding glass
door.
Surface is damaged
Entry door has gap is larger than
1/2 inch in width
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
02
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry door has gap is less than 1/2 There is evidence of water
inch in width
infiltration
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
02
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry door has gap is less than 1/2 There is no evidence of water
inch in width
infiltration
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
02
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Labeled fire rated door has gap
greater than 1/4 inch width
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
06;24
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry door has gap is larger than
1/2 inch in width
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
02;15
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry door has gap is less than 1/2 There is evidence of water
inch in width
infiltration
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
02;15
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry door has gap is less than 1/2 There is no evidence of water
inch in width
infiltration
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
02;15
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Labeled fire rated door has gap
greater than 1/4 inch width
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
06;24
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
There is condensation or
discoloration between the glass
panes of a thermal pane
Unit - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Door has broken or missing glass. Broken glass that affects the
function of the door (i.e. security,
weather tightness, etc.)
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Pass
NA
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Lx
Fail
NA
02;12
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Lx
Doors
Door has broken or missing glass. Hairline crack on glass that does
not affect the overall function of
the door.
Door has broken or missing glass. Missing pane
Unit
Unit
Lx
Fail
NA
12
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
06;24
Lx
Fail
NA
02
Lx
Pass
NA
Entry door has a hole larger than
1/2"
Entry door has a hole equal to or
less than 1/2"
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Labeled fire rated door has a hole
larger than 1/4"
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
The door is no longer weather
resistant
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Door has no protective finish.
02;12
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Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Entry Door to Unit or Other
Labeled Fire Rated Door
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Doors
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Damaged or missing hardware or
door has limited function
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
Door cannot be opened.
Unit
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Unit
Doors
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Unit
Doors
Surface is damaged
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is not
significant
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is
significant
NOD
Pass
NA
07
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Lx
Fail
NA
12
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Door is missing
Unit - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Unit - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Door has broken or missing glass. Broken glass that affects the
function of the door (i.e. security,
weather tightness, etc.)
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
NOD
Lx
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass. Hairline crack on glass that does
not affect the overall function of
the door.
Door has broken or missing glass. Missing pane
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
07
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Unit - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
Unit - AFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Door does not function as it
should or it does not properly
latch.
Hole larger than 1/2"
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Compromises labeled fire rated
door
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Hole is equal to or less than 1/2"
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
The door is no longer weather
resistant
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Door has no protective finish.
Unit
Doors
Surface is damaged
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is not
significant
Door has peeling or cracking paint Peeling or cracked paint is
significant
Unit
Doors
Garage overhead door
(attached garages)
Surface is damaged
Unit
Doors
Screen Door or Storm Door
Screen or storm door is damaged
or is missing screens or glass
Unit
Doors
Screen Door or Storm Door
Screen or storm door is missing
Unit
Doors
Security Door
Security door is missing
Unit
Doors
Security Door
Security door is not functioning
Unit
Electrical System
AFCI Breaker does not function
when self-test button is pressed
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
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UPCS-V Decision Trees
Unit
Electrical System
Blocked access to electrical
panel
The item blocking access CAN be
removed easily in an emergency.
NOD
Pass
NA
Unit
Electrical System
Blocked access to electrical
panel
The item blocking access CANNOT
be removed easily in an
emergency.
Unit - Blocked Access to Electrical
Panel (Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Electrical System
Breaker/fuse missing, or open
port not properly blanked off
Unit - Missing Breakers/Fuses
(Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Unit
Electrical System
Unit
Electrical System
Unit
Electrical System
Unit
Electrical System
Unit
Electrical System
Burnt breakers (you see carbon
residue, melted breakers, or
arcing scars)
GFCI Fault Breaker does not
function when self-test button
is pressed
Missing cover, exposing
electrical connections
Nicks, abrasions, or fraying of
the insulation that exposes
conducting wires
Signs of corrosion or evidence
of water leaks in the electrical
enclosures or hardware
Unit - Burnt Breakers (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit - GFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit - Missing Covers (Electrical
System) - Lx
Unit - Frayed Wiring (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Unit - Evidence of Leaks/Corrosion
(Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Floors
Unit - Bulging/Buckling (Floors) Lx
Unit - Bulging/Buckling (Floors) Lx
Unit - Soft Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (Floors) - Lx
Unit - Soft Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (Floors) - Lx
NOD
Unit - Soft Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (Floors) - Lx
Unit - Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Floors
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Lx
Pass
Pass
NA
NA
20
20
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Floor failure IS likely.
Floors
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Unit
Floors
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Greater than 50% of any room
Unit
Unit
Floors
Floors
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Less than 10% of any room
Underlying material exposed
Unit
Floors
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
10% to 50% of any room
Unit
Floors
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
Greater than 50% of any room
Unit - Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
Unit
Floors
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
Less than 10% of any room
NOD
Unit
Floors
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Pass
NA
07
Floors
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Unit
Floors
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint (Floors)
- Lx
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint (Floors)
- Lx
NOD
Lx
Unit
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Pass
NA
07
Unit
Floors
Rotted/Deteriorated subfloor
Lx
Fail
NA
20;22
Unit
Floors
Rotted/Deteriorated subfloor
Lx
Fail
NA
20;22
Unit
Floors
Rotted/Deteriorated subfloor
Unit - Rot/Deteriorated Subfloor
(Floors) - Lx
Unit - Rot/Deteriorated Subfloor
(Floors) - Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
20;22
Unit
Floors
Evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Floors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;20
Unit
Floors
Water Stains or Water Damage Greater than 1 square foot
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
No evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Floors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Floors
Water Stains or Water Damage Less than 1 square foot.
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Floors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Floor failure is NOT likely.
10% to 50% of any room
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Water Stains or Water Damage Greater than 1 square foot
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Pass
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01;20
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UPCS-V Decision Trees
Unit
Floors
Water Stains or Water Damage Less than 1 square foot.
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
No evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Floors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
HVAC System
The system SHOULD be shut
down.
Unit- Boiler/Pump/Cooling System
Leaks (HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01;27
Unit
HVAC System
The system should NOT be shut
down.
Unit- Boiler/Pump/Cooling System
Leaks (HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
HVAC System
Pass
NA
Unit
HVAC System
Fail
NA
Unit
HVAC System
Pass
NA
Unit
HVAC System
Boiler/Pump/Cooling System:
The coolant, water, or steam is
Coolant, water, or steam leaking NOT properly escaping from some
(not condensation or sweating) apparatus (for example, a
pressure relief valve or water
containment and curb).
Boiler/Pump/Cooling System:
The coolant, water, or steam is
Coolant, water, or steam leaking NOT properly escaping from some
(not condensation or sweating) apparatus (for example, a
pressure relief valve or water
containment and curb).
Boiler/Pump/Cooling System:
The coolant, water, or steam IS
Coolant, water, or steam leaking properly escaping from some
(not condensation or sweating) apparatus (for example, a
pressure relief valve or water
containment and curb).
Convection/Radiant Heat
Allows contact with heating
System Cover Missing or
surface elements or associated
Damaged
fans.
Convection/Radiant Heat
Does not allow contact with
System Cover Missing or
heating surface elements or
Damaged
associated fans.
Does Not Function (does not
The system is NOT turned off due
provide heating or cooling, does to seasonal conditions.
not respond when controls are
engaged)
Unit
HVAC System
Does Not Function (does not
The system is NOT turned off due
provide heating or cooling, does to seasonal conditions.
not respond when controls are
engaged)
Unit
HVAC System
Unit
HVAC System
Does Not Function (does not
The system IS turned off due to
provide heating or cooling, does seasonal conditions.
not respond when controls are
engaged)
Exhaust/Chimney System
Misaligned (non-electric)
Unit
HVAC System
Fuel supply leaking
Unit
HVAC System
Rust or Corrosion (formations of The system is NOT providing
The system is NOT turned off due
metal oxides, flaking,
enough heating or cooling to
to seasonal conditions.
discoloration, or a pit or crevice) maintain a minimum temperature
range in the major living areas.
Unit
HVAC System
Rust or Corrosion (formations of The system is NOT providing
The system IS turned off due to
metal oxides, flaking,
enough heating or cooling to
seasonal conditions.
discoloration, or a pit or crevice) maintain a minimum temperature
range in the major living areas.
NOD
Unit
HVAC System
Rust or Corrosion (formations of The system IS providing enough
metal oxides, flaking,
heating or cooling to maintain a
discoloration, or a pit or crevice) minimum temperature range in
the major living areas.
Unit - General Rust/Corrosion
(HVAC) - Lx
Unit
HVAC System
Signs of Abnormal Vibrations,
Other Noise, or Leaks
The system is NOT providing
The system is NOT turned off due
enough heating or cooling to
to seasonal conditions.
maintain a minimum temperature
range in the major living areas.
Unit - Inoperable (HVAC) - Lx
Unit
HVAC System
Signs of Abnormal Vibrations,
Other Noise, or Leaks
The system is NOT providing
The system IS turned off due to
enough heating or cooling to
seasonal conditions.
maintain a minimum temperature
range in the major living areas.
NOD
NOD
Unit - Convection/Radiant Heat
System Covers Missing/Damaged
(HVAC) - Lx
NOD
Lx
This does not meet the criteria for
an emergency heating or cooling
based on ambient temperature
range and ventilation.
Unit - Inoperable (HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
This meets the criteria for an
emergency heating or cooling
based on ambient temperature
range and ventilation.
Unit - Inoperable (HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
Lx
Fail
NLT
09;10
Lx
Fail
Emergency
02;03
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
Emergency
14
Pass
NA
14
NOD
Unit - Misaligned
Chimney/Ventilation System
(HVAC) - Lx
Unit- Fuel Supply Leaks (HVAC) Lx
Unit - Inoperable (HVAC) - Lx
25
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Unit
HVAC System
Signs of Abnormal Vibrations,
Other Noise, or Leaks
Unit
Kitchen Items
Unit
The system IS providing enough
heating or cooling to maintain a
minimum temperature range in
the major living areas.
Unit - Noisy/Vibrating/Leaking
(HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Dishwasher or Garbage Disposal Garbage disposal does not
function
Unit - Dishwasher/Garbage
Disposal - Inoperable (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Kitchen Items
Dishwasher or Garbage Disposal Permanently installed dishwasher
does not function
Unit - Dishwasher/Garbage
Disposal - Inoperable (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
There is not space for storage of
food.
Unit - Cabinets Missing/Damaged (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
There is space for storage of food.
Unit - Cabinets Missing/Damaged (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
Pass
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Countertops
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Countertops
Surface is damaged or
deteriorated, but not below
laminate
Surface is damaged, deteriorated, 20% or more damaged,
or missing
deteriorated, or missing
There is not space for preparation
of food.
Unit - Countertops Missing/Damaged (Kitchen) - Lx
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Countertops
Surface is damaged, deteriorated, 20% or more damaged,
or missing
deteriorated, or missing
There is space for preparation of
food.
Unit - Countertops Missing/Damaged (Kitchen) - Lx
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Countertops
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Surface is damaged, deteriorated, Less than 20% damaged,
or missing
deteriorated, or missing
Missing or improper trap
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Shut-off valve handle missing or
inoperable (visual inspection only)
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
The sink itself is missing
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
The sink's hardware is missing or
is not functioning
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There is a leak
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Unit
Kitchen Items
Unit
10% to 50% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
10% to 50% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
Less than 10% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
More than 50% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
More than 50% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
NOD
There is not space for storage of
food.
Unit - Cabinets Missing/Damaged (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
There is space for storage of food.
Unit - Cabinets Missing/Damaged (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
NOD
NOD
14
16
16
16
Unit - Sink - Missing/Damaged
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Sink - Missing/Damaged
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NLT
Unit - Sink - Missing/Damaged
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Sink - Missing/Damaged
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Sink - Missing/Damaged
(Kitchen) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Fail
NLT
17;18
Lx
Fail
NA
18
Lx
Pass
NA
There is a leak or drip when the
Slow drip
control(s) is in the off position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
Steady leak
control(s) is in the off position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01;18
Kitchen Sink
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
control(s) is in the on position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Can control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of water supply
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Unable to control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of the water supply
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
01;18
Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
There is a problem with the
drainage
The basin will drain, but it is slow
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
50% or more
Less than 50%
10
Pass
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Unit
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
There is a problem with the
drainage
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Dirt, grease, or another barrier
has accumulated; free passage of
air is not affected
Dirt, grease, or another barrier
has accumulated; free passage of
air is noticeably reduced
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fan does not function
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fan does not function
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Unit
Kitchen Items
Unit
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
NOD
Fail
NLT
01;17
Pass
Unit - Range Hood/Exhaust Fans Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
06;09
Does not vent to the exterior
Unit - Range Hood/Exhaust Fans Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
06;09
Vents to the exterior
Unit - Range Hood/Exhaust Fans Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Exhaust fan missing (clear
evidence that one existed)
Unit - Range Hood/Exhaust Fans Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Missing filter
Unit - Range Hood/Exhaust Fans Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
The flue may be completely
blocked
Unit - Range Hood/Exhaust Fans Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
A control knob is missing (knob
cannot be located and reinstalled)
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Disconnected, but the unit is
listed under 504/FH/ADA
Flames unequally distributed on
gas range
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Missing
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
One or more burner(s) not
functioning
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Oven door handle is missing
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Oven is not functioning
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Storage drawers will not open
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
A control knob is missing (knob
cannot be located and reinstalled)
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
A pilot light is out
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Kitchen Items
NA
Kitchen Items
Disconnected, but the unit is
listed under 504/FH/ADA
Flames unequally distributed on
gas range
Pass
Unit
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
06;09;25
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Missing
Lx
Fail
NA
16
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
One or more burner(s) not
functioning
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
06;09
06;09
Pass
16
16
06;09;25
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Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Oven door handle is missing
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Oven is not functioning
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Microwave
Storage drawers will not open
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Qualifying Microwave
Microwave
Inoperable
Unit
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven / Qualifying Qualifying Microwave
Microwave
Missing
Unit
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Door seals are deteriorated or
failed
Seals are deteriorated
Unit
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Door seals are deteriorated or
failed
Seals have failed
Unit
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Excessive accumulation of ice
Unit
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Inoperable
Freezer does not cool adequately
to maintain a temperature below
0 degrees F.
Unit
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Inoperable
Refrigerator does not cool
adequately to maintain a
temperature above 32 degrees F
and below 40 degrees F.
Unit
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Missing
Unit
Laundry Area
Dryer vent or vent cap missing Dryer exhaust not effectively
/ damaged / blocked
vented
Electric
Unit
Laundry Area
Dryer vent or vent cap missing Dryer exhaust not effectively
/ damaged / blocked
vented
Gas
Unit
Laundry Area
Dryer vent or vent cap missing Dryer vent missing or blocked
/ damaged / blocked
Unit
Laundry Area
Unit
Laundry Area
Dryer vent or vent cap missing Dryer vent missing or blocked
/ damaged / blocked
Dryer vent or vent cap missing Dryer vent missing or blocked
/ damaged / blocked
Unit
Laundry Area
Dryer vent or vent cap missing Missing exterior vent cover/cap
/ damaged / blocked
Unit
Laundry Area
Missing or improper trap
Unit
Laundry Area
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
There is a leak
There is a leak or drip when the
Slow drip
control(s) is in the off position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit
Laundry Area
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
There is a leak
Unit
Laundry Area
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
Unit
Laundry Area
Unit
Laundry Area
Electric
Dryer designed for unvented
operation
Dryer not designed for unvented
operation
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Range/StoveMissing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Refrigerator Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Refrigerator Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Refrigerator Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit - Refrigerator Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Lx
Fail
NA
16
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
16
Unit - Refrigerator Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
16
Unit - Refrigerator Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Kitchen) - Lx
Unit Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Unit Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
16
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
LT
Lx
Fail
NA
Pass
NA
NOD
Gas
16
09;24
Unit Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Unit Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Unit - Utility Sink - Inoperable
(Laundry Area) - Lx
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
09;24
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Pass
NA
01
There is a leak or drip when the
Steady leak
control(s) is in the off position and
it is contained by the sink basin
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Can control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of water supply
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
There is a leak
There is a steady leak that cannot Unable to control the flow or
be contained by the sink basin
containment of the water supply
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
01
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
There is a problem with the
drainage
The basin will drain, but it is slow
Unit -Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
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Unit
Laundry Area
Utility sinks inoperable /
clogged / leaks
Unit
Laundry Area
Washer hook up has active leak
Unit
Lighting
Unit
Lighting
A permanent lighting fixture is
missing or not functioning
A permanent lighting fixture is
missing or not functioning
Unit
Lighting
Broken or missing light bulb
Unit
Lighting
Broken or missing light bulb
Unit
Lighting
Unit
Lighting
Unit
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Unit
There is a problem with the
drainage
Unit - Plumbing - Clogged Drains
(Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit - Plumbing - Leaking
Faucet/Pipes (Laundry Area) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
There IS another permanent
switched light source in room.
There is NOT another permanent
switched light source in room.
Unit - Missing/Inoperable Fixture
(Lighting) - Lx
Unit - Missing/Inoperable Fixture
(Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Fixture is not readily accessible
and does not pose a hazard to the
resident.
Fixture is readily accessible and
poses a hazard to the resident.
Unit - Missing/Inoperable Fixture
(Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - Missing/Inoperable Fixture
(Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Fixture globe missing, but
fixture still functions
Light fixture hanging from
electric wire with no other firm
support
Baluster/Guardrails
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area are loose or damaged The area IS NOT safe
Unit - Missing/Inoperable Fixture
(Lighting) - Lx
Unit - Missing/Inoperable Fixture
(Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
29
Unit - Baluster/Guardrails
Damaged (Patio/Porch/Balcony) Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
21;22
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Baluster/Guardrails
NOD
Pass
NA
Unit
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Baluster/Guardrails
Fail
NA
22
Unit
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Baluster/Guardrails
Pass
NA
22
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
AFCI does not function when
self-test buttons are pressed
Cover plate missing or broken
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Cover plate missing or broken
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
GFCI does not function when
self-test buttons are pressed
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Receptacle is broken with
exposed connections
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Receptacle is not properly wired
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Unprotected receptacle
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Kitchen - Convenience appliance Receptacle is not the intended
receptacle above the counter top plug in for refrigerator
and not within cabinets, within 6
feet of the sink
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Kitchen - Convenience appliance Receptacle is the intended plug in
receptacle above the counter top for refrigerator
and not within cabinets, within 6
feet of the sink
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area are loose or damaged The area IS safe
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area is missing
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all
Unit - Baluster/Guardrails
Damaged (Patio/Porch/Balcony) Lx
NOD
Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
The electrical connections/wires
ARE exposed.
Unit -AFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Unit - Missing/Broken Cover
Plates (Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
The electrical connections/wires
are NOT exposed.
Unit - Missing/Broken Cover
Plates (Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - GFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
LT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area is missing
Height is 30"as measured
vertically from floor/grade.
Height is less than 30" as
measured vertically from
floor/grade.
Receptacle inoperable
Bathroom - Unprotected
convenience appliance receptacle
within 6 feet of sink, tub or
shower.
Exterior
13
23
23
23
23
23
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Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle is missing
The box is properly covered and
electrical connections/wires are
NOT exposed.
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle is missing
Unit
Receptacles/Switches
Unit
Laundry Room - Convenience
appliance receptacle within 6 feet
of laundry sinks
Unit - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Fail
NLT
The electrical connections/wires
ARE exposed.
Unit - Missing
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Switch is missing
The box is properly covered and
electrical connections/wires are
NOT exposed.
NOD
Receptacles/Switches
Switch is missing
The electrical connections/wires
ARE exposed.
Unit - Missing
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Unit
Smoke Detector
Combination Smoke / Carbon
Monoxide Detector
Inoperable
Unit
Smoke Detector
Combination Smoke / Carbon
Monoxide Detector
Unit
Smoke Detector
Unit
Pass
NA
Fail
LT/E
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Unit - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
/ Carbon Monoxide Detector) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Missing
Unit - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
/ Carbon Monoxide Detector) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Smoke Detector
Inoperable
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Smoke Detector
Smoke Detector
Missing
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Unit
Stairs
Guardrails
Guardrails are missing, damaged, Height is 30" or more as measured
loose, or otherwise unusable
vertically from floor/grade.
Unit - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
Detector) - Lx
Unit - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
Detector) - Lx
Unit - Broken/Missing Hand
Railing (Stairs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
21
Unit
Stairs
Guardrails
Pass
NA
21
Unit
Stairs
Hand Railing
Fail
NA
21
Unit
Stairs
Hand Railing
Guardrails are missing, damaged, Height is less than 30" as
loose, or otherwise unusable
measured vertically from
floor/grade.
Handrail for 4 or MORE risers is
missing, damaged, loose, or
otherwise unusable
Handrail for LESS than 4 risers is
missing, damaged, loose, or
otherwise unusable
Pass
NA
21
Unit
Stairs
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Stairs/Steps - Broken, damaged
or missing
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Wall failure IS likely.
Misaligned
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Wall failure is NOT likely.
Misaligned
Crack(s)
Greater than 1/8" wide AND
greater than 11" long, but you
cannot see through the crack
Crack(s)
Less than or equal to 1/8" wide
OR less than 11" long
Crack(s)
Regardless of size, you can see
through the crack into the
adjoining room
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room Between one square inch and up
or area
to a sheet of paper, but, you
cannot see through the hole
Unit
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Larger than a sheet of paper, but
you cannot see through the hole
Unit
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Larger than a sheet of paper, but
you cannot see through the hole
Unit
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Unit
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Unit
Walls
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Less than one square inch (this
includes small holes from hanging
pictures, etc.)
Regardless of size, you can see
through the hole into the
adjoining room
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
NOD
Unit - Broken/Missing Hand
Railing (Stairs) - Lx
Lx
NOD
23
23
Unit - Broken/Missing Hand
Railing (Stairs) - Lx
Unit - Bulging/Buckling (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
21
Lx
Fail
NLT
29
Unit - Bulging/Buckling (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
NOD
Unit - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Unit - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
ONE wall is affected.
Unit - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
07
TWO OR MORE walls are affected.
Unit - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
07
Pass
NA
NOD
Unit - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
07
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint (Walls) Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
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Unit
Walls
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Greater than 4 square feet
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint (Walls) Lx
NOD
Lx
Unit
Walls
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Unit
Walls
Unit - Damaged/Deteriorated Trim
(Walls)- Lx
Unit - Damaged/Deteriorated Trim
(Walls)- Lx
Unit - Damaged/Deteriorated Trim
(Walls)- Lx
NOD
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit
Walls
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Unit
Walls
Water Stains or Water Damage Greater than 1 square foot
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
No evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Walls
Water Stains or Water Damage Less than 1 square foot.
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01
Unit
Walls
Water Stains or Water Damage Less than 1 square foot.
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
No evidence of active leak
Unit - Water Stains/Water
Damage (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Unit
Water Heater
Misaligned chimney/ventilation
system on water heater (oil or
gas-fired)
Unit - Misaligned
Chimney/Ventilation System
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
Unit
Water Heater
Missing flame shield or required
safety dividers
Unit - Missing Flame Shield/Diver
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
25
Unit
Water Heater
Pressure relief valve discharge
line missing / damaged /
blocked
Unit - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
Unit
Water Heater
Pressure relief valve discharge
line missing / damaged /
blocked
Unit - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line (Hot
Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
Unit
Water Heater
Pressure relief valve is missing /
damaged / blocked
Unit - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
Unit
Water Heater
Rust or corrosion
Metal oxides, flaking or
discoloration--or a pit or crevice
This does NOT prevent the hot
water heater from functioning.
Unit - General Rust/Corrosion
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Water Heater
Rust or corrosion
Metal oxides, flaking or
discoloration--or a pit or crevice
This DOES prevent the hot water
heater from functioning.
Unit - General Rust/Corrosion
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Unit
Water Heater
Rust or corrosion
Superficial surface rust
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Water Heater
Lx
Fail
Emergency
17;18
Unit
Water Heater
Water from hot water taps is
not warmer than room
temperature
Water is leaking from any water
system component
Unit - General Rust/Corrosion
(Water Heater) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable/Damaged
Unit/Components (Water Heater) Lx
Unit - Leaking Valves/Tanks/Pipes
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;20
Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
One seal has lost it's elasticity (it
crumbles and flakes when
touched)
Window is NOT weather-resistant
OR there is damage to the
surrounding structure
Unit- Missing/Deteriorated
Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
02
Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
One seal has lost it's elasticity (it
crumbles and flakes when
touched)
Window IS weather-resistant AND
there is no damage to the
surrounding structure
NOD
Pass
NA
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Trim is Missing, Damaged or
5 to 10% of linear footage in a
Decayed
room
Trim is Missing, Damaged or
Greater than 10% to 50% of linear
Decayed
footage in a room
Trim is Missing, Damaged or
Greater than 50%of linear footage
Decayed
in a room
Trim is Missing, Damaged or
Less than 5% of linear footage in a
Decayed
room
Water Stains or Water Damage Greater than 1 square foot
Evidence of active leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Does not extend to within 18" of
floor, a floor drain, to an indirect
waste receptor, or to the
outdoors.
Improperly installed discharge
line.
Pass
NA
07
Pass
NA
07
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
17;18
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Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
There is condensation or
discoloration between the glass
panes of a thermal pane
Unit- Missing/Deteriorated
Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
There is damage to the
surrounding structure
Unit- Missing/Deteriorated
Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
Two or more seals have lost their Window is NOT weather-resistant
elasticity (they crumble and flake OR there is damage to the
when touched)
surrounding structure
Unit- Missing/Deteriorated
Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
Two or more seals have lost their Window IS weather-resistant AND
elasticity (they crumble and flake there is no damage to the
when touched)
surrounding structure
Unit- Missing/Deteriorated
Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Caulking, Seals, or Glazing
Compound (includes thermal
pane or insulated windows) is
deteriorated or missing.
Window is damaged and not
weather-resistant
Unit- Missing/Deteriorated
Caulking/Seals/Glazing Compound
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
02
Unit
Windows
Lock/Operability
Fail
NLT
02;03
Windows
Lock/Operability
There IS another operable window
in the same floor area
Unit - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Unit - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Unit
Lx
Pass
NA
26
Unit
Windows
Lock/Operability
There is NOT another operable
window in the same floor area
Unit - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
26
Unit
Windows
Lock/Operability
Window cannot be fully closed or
is no longer weather tight.
Window cannot be opened or will
not stay open (If the window is
designed to do so.)
Window cannot be opened or will
not stay open (If the window is
designed to do so.)
Window cannot be secured
Window is accessible from outside
(for example, ground level or by
means of exterior stairway)
Unit - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
12
Unit
Windows
Lock/Operability
Window cannot be secured
Window is NOT accessible from
outside
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Windows
Pane/Glass
Glass broken or missing
Lx
Fail
NLT
Unit
Windows
Pane/Glass
Glass cracked
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Peeling paint or needs paint
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Screens
Unit - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Unit- Cracked/Broken/Missing
Panes (Windows) - Lx
Unit- Cracked/Broken/Missing
Panes (Windows) - Lx
Unit - Peeling/Needs Paint
(Windows) - Lx
Unit - Damaged/Missing Screens
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Sill
Unit - Damaged Window Sill
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
02;07
Unit
Windows
Sill
Damaged or missing
Does not provide weather-tight
barrier, but there is NO damage to
surrounding structure
Unit - Damaged Window Sill
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
02
Unit
Windows
Sill
Damaged or missing
Unit - Damaged Window Sill
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Sill
Damaged or missing
Provides a weather-tight barrier,
no damage to surrounding
structure
Provides weather-tight barrier,
but there is damage to
surrounding structure
Unit - Damaged Window Sill
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Unit
Windows
Sill
Scratches or cosmetic deficiencies
NOD
Pass
NA
Health and Safety
Air Quality
Evidence of mold or mildew
Fail
NLT
01
Air Quality
Evidence of mold or mildew
Lx
Fail
NLT
01
Health and Safety
Air Quality
Gas odor detected
HS - Mold and/or Mildew
Observed (Air Quality)
HS - Mold and/or Mildew
Observed (Air Quality)
NOD
Lx
Health and Safety
Greater than or equal to 1 square
foot of mold or mildew
Less than 1 square foot of mold or
mildew
This does NOT pose an
explosion/fire risk OR health risk if
inhaled.
Pass
NA
One or more screens in a unit are
punctured, torn or otherwise
damaged or missing
Damaged or missing
Does not provide weather-tight
barrier, and there IS damage to
surrounding structure
02;03
02
07
07
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Health and Safety
Air Quality
Gas odor detected
This DOES pose an explosion/fire
risk OR health risk if inhaled.
Health and Safety
Air Quality
Other harmful pollutants that
threatens the occupants health
Health and Safety
Air Quality
Sewer odor detected
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Capped wires not enclosed in a
secured electrical box
Exposed bare wires
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Openings in electrical panels
The openings in the electrical
panels are NOT properly covered.
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Openings in electrical panels
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Health and Safety
Electrical Hazards
Health and Safety
Emergency/Fire Exits
Other hazardous electrical
condition
Other hazardous electrical
condition
Water leaking, puddling, or
ponding on or near electrical
apparatus
Blocked
The openings in the electrical
panels ARE properly covered.
Causes a life threatening
condition
Does not create a life threatening
condition
Health and Safety
Emergency/Fire Exits
Unusable
Health and Safety
Flammable/Combustible
Materials
Gasoline, Propane, or Kerosene
improperly stored.
Health and Safety
Flammable/Combustible
Materials
Other flammable materials
(paint thinners, paper boxes,
lubricating oil, etc.
Flammable materials improperly
stored - The flammable materials
ARE NOT stored near an exposed
flame, heat or electrical source.
Health and Safety
Flammable/Combustible
Materials
Other flammable materials
(paint thinners, paper boxes,
lubricating oil, etc.
Flammable materials improperly
stored - The flammable materials
ARE stored near an exposed
flame, heat or electrical source.
Health and Safety
Flammable/Combustible
Materials
Uncapped gas/fuel line
Health and Safety
Garbage/Debris
Health and Safety
Garbage/Debris
Health and Safety
Garbage/Debris
Health and Safety
Garbage/Debris
Health and Safety
Hazards
Health and Safety
Hazards
Health and Safety
Hazards
Health and Safety
Hazards
Health and Safety
Hazards
Garbage has gathered in area
not sanctioned for storing
garbage
Garbage has gathered in area
not sanctioned for storing
garbage
Too much garbage has gathered
(more than the planned storage
capacity)
Too much garbage has gathered
(more than the planned storage
capacity)
Any other - This DOES NOT pose
a risk of bodily injury.
Any other - This DOES pose a
risk of bodily injury.
Any other - This DOES pose a
risk of bodily injury.
Sharp Edges - This COULD cause
cutting/breaking of skin or
other bodily harm.
Sharp Edges - This COULD NOT
cause cutting/breaking of skin
or other bodily harm.
HS - Propane/Natural
Gas/Methane Gas Detected (Air
Quality)
HS - Sewer Odor Detected (Air
Quality)
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09;24
Lx
Fail
NA
10
HS - Sewer Odor Detected (Air
Quality)
HS - Exposed Wires/Open Panels
(Electrical Hazards)
HS - Exposed Wires/Open Panels
(Electrical Hazards)
HS - Exposed Wires/Open Panels
(Electrical Hazards)
Lx
Fail
NLT
06
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Pass
NA
NOD
HS - Other hazardous electrical
condition (Electrical Hazards)
HS - Other hazardous electrical
condition (Electrical Hazards)
HS - Water Leaks on/near
Electrical Equipment (Electrical
Hazards)
HS - Emergency/Fire Exits
Blocked/Unusable
(Emergency/Fire Exits)
HS - Emergency/Fire Exits
Blocked/Unusable
(Emergency/Fire Exits)
HS - Improperly Stored
(Flammable/Combustible
Materials)
NOD
Lx
Fail
LT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Lx
Fail
LT
24;25
Lx
Fail
LT
24;25
Lx
Fail
NLT
09
Pass
NA
10
HS - Improperly Stored
(Flammable/Combustible
Materials)
Lx
Fail
NLT
10;24
HS - Improperly Stored
(Flammable/Combustible
Materials)
HS - Indoors (Garbage and Debris)
Lx
Fail
NLT
09;10
Lx
Fail
NLT
11;15
The garbage area is OUTDOORS.
HS - Outdoors (Garbage and
Debris)
Lx
Fail
NLT
11;15
The garbage area is INDOORS.
HS - Indoors (Garbage and Debris)
Lx
Fail
NLT
11;15
The garbage area is OUTDOORS.
HS - Outdoors (Garbage and
Debris)
Lx
Fail
NLT
11;15
Pass
NA
The garbage area is INDOORS.
NOD
Causes a life threatening
condition
Does not create a life threatening
condition
HS - Other (Hazards)
Lx
Fail
LT
HS - Other (Hazards)
Lx
Fail
NLT
HS - Sharp Edges (Hazards)
Lx
Fail
NLT
Pass
NA
NOD
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Health and Safety
Hazards
Structural hazard
Health and Safety
Hazards
Structural hazard
Health and Safety
Hazards
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Structurally unsafe or unsound
that partial or complete collapse
IS NOT possible
Structurally unsafe or unsound
that partial or complete collapse
IS possible
NOD
Pass
NA
HS - Structural Hazard (Hazards)
Lx
Fail
Emergency
29
Tripping (not related to
elevators) - poses a tripping risk
HS - Tripping (Hazards)
Lx
Fail
NLT
20;21
Infestation
Infestation
Evidence of roaches
Evidence of Rodents / Vermin
Lx
Lx
Fail
Fail
NLT
NLT
15
15
Health and Safety
Infestation
Lx
Fail
NLT
15
Health and Safety
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Lead Based Paint Deteriorated Paint
Lead Based Paint Deteriorated Paint
Lead Based Paint Deteriorated Paint
Lead Based Paint Deteriorated Paint
Lead Based Paint Deteriorated Paint
Lead Based Paint Deteriorated Paint
Foundations / Slabs
Infestation of Insects (excluding
roaches)
It is a target unit
Lead Free Certificate
HS - Roaches (Infestation)
HS - Rats/Mice/Vermin
(Infestation)
HS - Insects (Infestation)
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Crack or Gap (applies to both
walls and floors)
Crack or Gap (applies to both
walls and floors)
Crack or Gap (applies to both
walls and floors)
Crack or Gap (applies to both
walls and floors)
Crack or Gap (applies to both
walls and floors)
Crack or Gap (applies to both
walls and floors)
Exposed Reinforcing Material
(rebar or other)
Spalling
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Spalling
Building Exterior
Foundations / Slabs
Spalling
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged or torn Membrane or The ballast has shifted and is NOT
Ballast
functioning
Building Exterior
Roofs
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
Building Exterior
Roofs
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged or torn Membrane or The membrane or flashing is
Ballast
damaged, and may allow water
penetration
Damaged or torn Membrane or The membrane or flashing is
Ballast
damaged, and may allow water
penetration
Damaged Roof Vents
Water penetration IS likely.
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged Roof Vents
Water penetration IS likely.
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged Roof Vents
Water penetration is NOT likely.
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged Soffits or Fascia
Board(s) or Soffit Vents
Water penetration IS likely.
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged Soffits or Fascia
Board(s) or Soffit Vents
Water penetration IS likely.
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged Soffits or Fascia
Board(s) or Soffit Vents
Water penetration is NOT likely.
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
Health and Safety
NOD
It is a target unit
No Lead Free Certificate
Above de minimis
HS - Lead Based Paint
Lx
Fail
NLT
07
It is a target unit
No Lead Free Certificate
Above de minimis
HS - Lead Based Paint
Lx
Fail
NLT
07
It is a target unit
No Lead Free Certificate
Exterior
Below de minimis
HS - Lead Based Paint
Lx
Fail
NLT
07
It is a target unit
No Lead Free Certificate
Interior
Below de minimis
HS - Lead Based Paint
Lx
Fail
NLT
07
Pass
NA
Not a target unit
NOD
Evidence of water penetration
through foundation.
Extends the full depth of the wall
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Foundations) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Foundations) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
29
Greater than 1/8" wide/deep by
6" long
Greater than 3/8" wide/deep by
6" long
Less than or equal to 1/8"
wide/deep by 6" long
Pieces are separated from the
wall or floor
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Foundations) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Foundations) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Pass
NA
NOD
29
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Foundations) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
BE- Spalling/Exposed Rebar
(Foundation) - Lx
BE- Spalling/Exposed Rebar
(Foundation) - Lx
BE- Spalling/Exposed Rebar
(Foundation) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
BE- Damaged/Torn
Membrane/Missing Ballast (Roofs)
- Lx
BE- Damaged/Torn
Membrane/Missing Ballast (Roofs)
- Lx
BE- Damaged/Torn
Membrane/Missing Ballast (Roofs)
- Lx
BE- Damaged Vents (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
BE- Damaged Vents (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
BE- Damaged Vents (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Damaged Soffits/Fascia
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Damaged Soffits/Fascia
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
BE- Damaged Soffits/Fascia
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Between 10% and 50% of
foundation wall
Greater than 50% of foundation
wall
Less than 10% of foundation wall
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
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01
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UPCS-V Decision Trees
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged/clogged Drain or
Ponding
Drain damaged or partially
clogged; NO evidence of ponding
on the roof
Drain is functioning, but there IS If there has been 1/10 inch or
evidence of ponding on the roof more precipitation during the
previous 48 hours, consider the
impact on the extent of ponding.
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem? (Yes)
BE- Damaged/Clogged Drains
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged/clogged Drain or
Ponding
BE- Ponding (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged/clogged Drain or
Ponding
Drain is functioning, but there IS
evidence of ponding on the roof
NOD
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Roofs
Damaged/clogged Drain or
Ponding
Building Exterior
Roofs
Missing or damaged Shingles
Drain is so damaged or clogged
that it no longer functions as
shown by ponding
1 to 2 squares
Building Exterior
Roofs
Missing or damaged Shingles
Building Exterior
Roofs
Building Exterior
If there has been 1/10 inch or
more precipitation during the
previous 48 hours, consider the
impact on the extent of ponding.
There is NO clear evidence that
the ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem? (No)
BE- Damaged/Clogged Drains
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged Shingles
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
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1 to 2 squares
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged Shingles
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Missing or damaged Shingles
Less than 1 square
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged Shingles
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
Roofs
Missing or damaged Shingles
Less than 1 square
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged Shingles
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Building Exterior
Roofs
Missing or damaged Shingles
More than two squares
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged Shingles
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
Building Exterior
Roofs
Missing or damaged Shingles
More than two squares
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged Shingles
(Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Building Exterior
Roofs
The damage DOES affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged
Components from
Downspout/Gutter (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
Building Exterior
Roofs
The damage DOES NOT affect the
interior of the residential unit."
BE- Missing/Damaged
Components from
Downspout/Gutter (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Building Exterior
Roofs
BE- Missing/Damaged
Components from
Downspout/Gutter (Roofs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Roofs
Missing/Damaged Components Components are missing,
from Downspout/Gutter
damaged, or clogged but there IS
visible damage to surrounding
building surfaces
Missing/Damaged Components Components are missing,
from Downspout/Gutter
damaged, or clogged but there IS
visible damage to surrounding
building surfaces
Missing/Damaged Components Components are missing,
from Downspout/Gutter
damaged, or clogged but there is
NO visible damage to surrounding
building surfaces
Missing/Damaged Components Splash blocks missing or damaged
from Downspout/Gutter
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Cracks or Gaps
DOES NOT penetrate full depth of Greater than 1/8" wide/deep by
the wall, providing opportunity for 6" long
water or drafts to enter unit.
BE- Missing/Damaged
Components from
Downspout/Gutter (Roofs) - Lx
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Cracks or Gaps
DOES NOT penetrate full depth of Greater than 3/8" wide or deep by
the wall, providing opportunity for 6" long
water or drafts to enter unit.
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Cracks or Gaps
DOES NOT penetrate full depth of Less than or equal to 1/8"
the wall, providing opportunity for wide/deep by 6" long
water or drafts to enter unit.
NOD
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Cracks or Gaps
DOES penetrate full depth of the
wall, providing opportunity for
water or drafts to enter unit.
BE- Cracks/Gaps (Walls) - Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
29
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20 of 38
UPCS-V Decision Trees
Building Exterior
Walls
Damaged Chimney
Building Exterior
Walls
Damaged Chimney
Building Exterior
Walls
Damaged Chimney
Building Exterior
Walls
Damaged Chimney
Building Exterior
Walls
Damaged Chimney
Building Exterior
Walls
Damaged Chimney
Building Exterior
Walls
Deteriorated Caulk
Cracked or fallen pieces or
sections
Part or all of chimney visibly
separated from adjacent wall
Surface damage (for example, a
few bricks or sections of siding
missing)
Surface has hole(s) that affect
area larger than 4" x 4"
Surface has hole(s) that affect
area larger than 4" x 4"
The chimney cap is visibly loose or
damaged
12" long or greater
BE- Damaged Chimneys (Walls) Lx
BE- Damaged Chimneys (Walls) Lx
BE- Damaged Chimneys (Walls) Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
29
Lx
Fail
NLT
01;29
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Hole DOES completely penetrate
the exterior wall.
BE- Damaged Chimneys (Walls) Lx
BE- Damaged Chimneys (Walls) Lx
BE- Damaged Chimneys (Walls) Lx
BE- Missing/Damaged
Caulking/Mortar (Walls) - Lx
BE- Missing/Damaged
Caulking/Mortar (Walls) - Lx
NOD
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Building Exterior
Walls
Deteriorated Caulk
Less than 12" long
Building Exterior
Building Exterior
Walls
Walls
Hole(s)
Hole(s)
1/2" or less in diameter
Greater than 1/2" in diameter
Lx
Pass
Fail
NA
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Hole(s)
Greater than 1/2" in diameter
Hole DOES NOT completely
penetrate the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Hole(s)
Larger than a sheet of paper
Hole DOES completely penetrate
the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Hole(s)
Larger than a sheet of paper
Hole DOES NOT completely
penetrate the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Missing Mortar
Missing mortar around more than
one contiguous masonry unit
BE- Missing/Damaged
Caulking/Mortar (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
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Building Exterior
Walls
Missing Mortar
Missing mortar around one brick
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Building Exterior
Walls
Missing/Damaged/Loose Pieces A single missing/damaged/loose Damage DOES completely
piece (for example, single brick or penetrate the exterior wall.
section of siding not properly
fastened)
BE- Missing/Damaged
Caulking/Mortar (Walls) - Lx
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
Building Exterior
Walls
Missing/Damaged/Loose Pieces A single missing/damaged/loose Damage DOES NOT completely
piece (for example, single brick or penetrate the exterior wall.
section of siding not properly
fastened)
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Missing/Damaged/Loose Pieces More than one missing piece (for Causes hole that DOES completely
example, a few bricks or sections penetrate the exterior wall.
of siding not properly fastened)
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Missing/Damaged/Loose Pieces More than one missing piece (for Causes hole that DOES NOT
example, a few bricks or sections completely penetrate the exterior
of siding not properly fastened)
wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
50% or more of a single wall is
affected
BE- Stained/Peeling/Needs Paint
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Building Exterior
Walls
Less than 50% of a single wall is
affected
BE- Stained/Peeling/Needs Paint
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Building Exterior
Walls
Stains or Peeling Paint or Needs
Paint (on any exterior surface of
building)
Stains or Peeling Paint or Needs
Paint (on any exterior surface of
building)
Surface Deterioration and
Spalling
Larger than a sheet of paper OR
exposes rebar
Damage DOES completely
penetrate the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01;29
Building Exterior
Walls
Surface Deterioration and
Spalling
Larger than a sheet of paper OR
exposes rebar
Damage DOES NOT completely
penetrate the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Surface Deterioration and
Spalling
Smaller than a sheet of paper
Damage DOES completely
penetrate the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Exterior
Walls
Surface Deterioration and
Spalling
Smaller than a sheet of paper
Damage DOES NOT completely
penetrate the exterior wall.
BE- Missing Pieces/Holes/Spalling
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
The damage DOES affect the
residential unit.
The damage DOES NOT affect the
residential unit.
01
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21 of 38
UPCS-V Decision Trees
Building Systems
Misaligned chimney/ventilation
system on water heater (oil- or
gas-fired)
Building Systems
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Domestic Water System
(Only includes components
that services the buildings
that contain the residential
units)
Electrical System
Building Systems
Electrical System
Blocked access to electrical
panel
Building Systems
Electrical System
Blocked access to electrical
panel
Building Systems
Electrical System
Breaker/fuse missing, or open
port not properly blanked off
BS- Missing Breakers/Fuses
(Electrical System) - Lx
Building Systems
Electrical System
Building Systems
Electrical System
Burnt breakers (you see carbon
residue, melted breakers, or
arcing scars)
GFCI Breaker does not function
when self-test button is pressed
Building Systems
Electrical System
Missing cover, exposing
electrical connections
The electrical connections/wires
ARE abandoned and capped.
NOD
Building Systems
Electrical System
Missing cover, exposing
electrical connections
The electrical connections/wires
are NOT abandoned and capped.
BS- Missing Covers (Electrical
System) - Lx
Building Systems
Electrical System
Nicks, abrasions, or fraying of
the insulation that exposes
conducting wires
BS- Frayed Wiring (Electrical
System) - Lx
Building Systems
Building Systems
Building Systems
Building Systems
Building Systems
Building Systems
Building Systems
BS - Misaligned
Chimney/Ventilation System
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
Pressure relief valve discharge
line missing / damaged
Does not extend to within 6" of
floor, a floor drain, to an indirect
waste receptor, or to the
outdoors.
BS - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
Pressure relief valve discharge
line missing / damaged
Improperly installed discharge
line.
BS - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
BS - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
Pressure relief valve is missing
Water is leaking from any water Component is leaking and was
system component (not
never designed to do so
including fixtures)
It does directly affects the inside
of the HCV unit
BS- Leaking Central Water Supply
(Domestic Water) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
01
Water is leaking from any water Component is leaking and was
system component (not
never designed to do so
including fixtures)
It does not directly affects the
inside of the HCV unit
BS- Leaking Central Water Supply
(Domestic Water) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01;18
Pass
NA
Water is leaking from any water Pump or valve is designed to leak
system component (not
as a normal function (for example,
including fixtures)
fire pumps, water pressure
pumps, etc.)
NOD
Well is not providing potable
water to unit
BS - Inoperable Well (Domestic
Water) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
AFCI Breaker does not function
when self-test button is pressed
BS - AFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
This DOES delay or prevent access
to a panel board or main power
switch in an emergency
BS- Blocked Access/Improper
Storage (Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
This does NOT delay or prevent
access to any panel board or main
power switch in an emergency.
NOD
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
LT
BS- Burnt Breakers (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
BS - GFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Lx
Fail
LT
23
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22 of 38
UPCS-V Decision Trees
Building Systems
Electrical System
Signs of corrosion or evidence
of water leaks in the electrical
enclosures or hardware
BS- Evidence of Leaks/Corrosion
(Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Building Systems
Elevators
BS - Inoperable (Elevators) - Lx
Lx
Fail
Emergency
Building Systems
Elevators
BS - Inoperable (Elevators) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Systems
Elevators
Door opens when cab is not
there
If required, certificate
expired/missing
Inoperable
BS - Inoperable (Elevators) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Building Systems
Elevators
Inoperable
BS - Inoperable (Elevators) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Systems
Elevators
BS - Inoperable (Elevators) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Building Systems
Emergency Power
Tripping - The elevator IS
misaligned with the floor by
more than 3/4 inch.
Auxiliary lighting does not
function
BS- Auxiliary Lighting Inoperable
(Emergency Power) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Systems
Emergency Power
Exit Signs
BS - Missing Exit Signs
(Emergency/Fire Exits) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Building Systems
Emergency Power
Exit Signs
BS - Missing Exit Signs
(Emergency/Fire Exits) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Building Systems
Emergency Power
No run-up records available for
past 12 months for emergency
generator(s)
BS- Run-Up
Records/Documentation Not
Available (Emergency Power) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Building Exterior
Fire Escapes / Ladders
BE- Visibly Missing Components
(Fire Escapes) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
24
Building Exterior
Fire Escapes / Ladders
BE- Blocked Egress/Ladders (Fire
Escapes) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
24
Building Systems
Fire Protection
BS- Missing/Damaged/Expired
Extinguishers (Fire Protection) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Building Systems
Fire Protection
Components are missing or
damaged affecting the function
of the escape (for example, one
section of a ladder or railing are
missing)
Stored item or other barrier on
Fire Escape blocks or restricts
passage.
Fire extinguisher is missing,
damaged, discharged,
overcharged or expired
Sprinkler head shall be
All other component of sprinkler
undamaged, unobstructed, and head
free of corrosion or paint.
BS- Missing Sprinkler Head (Fire
Protection) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
24
Building Systems
Fire Protection
Sprinkler head shall be
Escutcheon Ring
undamaged, unobstructed, and
free of corrosion or paint.
Missing
BS- Missing Sprinkler Head (Fire
Protection) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
24
Building Systems
Fire Protection
Sprinkler head shall be
Escutcheon Ring
undamaged, unobstructed, and
free of corrosion or paint.
Paint
NOD
Pass
NA
Building Systems
Sanitary System
Building Systems
Sanitary System
Drain/pipe is clogged or broken,
or components are leaking (you
see an active leak or evidence
of standing water, puddles, or
ponding)
Septic system has failed
Building Systems
Sanitary System
Building Systems
Sanitary System
Building Systems
Sanitary System
Building Systems
Sanitary System
The protective cover is missing /
damaged / creates an unsafe
condition
The protective cover is missing /
damaged / creates an unsafe
condition
The protective cover is missing /
damaged / creates an unsafe
condition
The protective cover is missing /
damaged / creates an unsafe
condition
There is another operable
elevator in the building
There is not another operable
elevator in the building
Missing from one or more
emergency exits (note: exit signs
are not required if they never
existed)
No adjacent or other
internal/external illumination on
or near the sign
Cleanout cover
Directly affect the residential unit
Cleanout cover
Does not directly affect the
residential unit
Drain Cover
Manhole cover
22
20
BS- Broken/Leaking/Clogged Pipes
or Drains (Sanitary System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
09;17
BS- Septic System Inoperable
(Sanitary System) - Lx
BS- Missing
Drain/Cleanout/Manhole Covers
(Sanitary System) - Lx
BS- Missing
Drain/Cleanout/Manhole Covers
(Sanitary System) - Lx
BS- Missing
Drain/Cleanout/Manhole Covers
(Sanitary System) - Lx
BS- Missing
Drain/Cleanout/Manhole Covers
(Sanitary System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
09;17
Lx
Fail
NA
09;17
Lx
Pass
NA
09;17
Lx
Pass
NA
09;17
Lx
Fail
NA
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UPCS-V Decision Trees
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts local entities (on-site)
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
does NOT serve its intended
function
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
serves its intended function
CA - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts local entities (on-site)
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts local entities (on-site)
Unable to test system
CA - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
CA - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
does NOT serve its intended
function
Tested - Call-for-Aid as installed
serves its intended function
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Unable to test system
POA has not provided recent
documentation (within the
previous 12 months) that the
system has been tested and
functions properly, however a
visible component is blocked or
unusable (i.e. pull cord blocked).
CA - Inoperable (Call-for-Aid) - Lx
Common Areas
Call-for-Aid
Alerts outside agency
Unable to test system
POA has provided recent
documentation (within the
previous 12 months) that the
system has been tested and
functions properly and all visible
components appear to be in place
(i.e. pull cord is not blocked).
NOD
Common Areas
Ceiling
Ceiling failure IS likely.
CA - Bulging/Buckling (Ceiling) - Lx
Common Areas
Ceiling
Ceiling failure is NOT likely.
Common Areas
Ceiling
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Crack(s)
Common Areas
Ceiling
Crack(s)
Common Areas
Ceiling
Crack(s)
Common Areas
Ceiling
Common Areas
Fail
NLT
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Fail
NLT
Pass
NA
Fail
NLT
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
CA - Bulging/Buckling (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Greater than 1/8" wide AND
greater than 11" long (you cannot
see through the crack)
Less than 1/8" wide OR less than
11" long
Regardless of size, you can see
through the ceiling
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Crack(s)
Regardless of size, you can see
through the ceiling
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07;29
Ceiling
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Larger than a sheet of paper (you
cannot see through the hole)
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Ceiling
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Regardless of size, you can see
through the ceiling
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Ceiling
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Regardless of size, you can see
through the ceiling
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Ceiling
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Smaller than a sheet of paper
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Ceiling
Panels/Tiles - Cumulative per
room or area
1 to 3 panels/tiles are missing or
damaged
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Ceiling
Panels/Tiles - Cumulative per
room or area
More than 3 panels/tiles are
missing or damaged
CA - Holes/Missing
Tiles/Panels/Cracks (Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Ceiling
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Pass
NA
07
Ceiling
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Ceiling
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
CA - Peeling/Needs Paint (Ceiling) Lx
CA - Peeling/Needs Paint (Ceiling) Lx
NOD
Lx
Common Areas
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Pass
NA
07
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Lx
NOD
NOD
Lx
NOD
29
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24 of 38
UPCS-V Decision Trees
Common Areas
Ceiling
Water Stains or Water Damage Active Leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Ceiling
Water Stains or Water Damage Inactive Leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Greater than 1 sq. ft.
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Ceiling
Water Stains or Water Damage Inactive Leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Less than or equal to 1 sq. ft.
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Ceiling) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Chutes
Common Areas
Chutes
Common Areas
Chutes
Chute door does not latch
properly
Chute door does not latch
properly
Chute door does not self-close
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Common Areas
Chutes
Chute door does not self-close
Lx
Fail
NA
Common Areas
Chutes
Common Areas
Chutes
Common Areas
Chutes
Chute door is damaged such
that it does not function as
designed
Chute door is damaged such
that it does not function as
designed
Chute missing or damaged
Lx
Fail
NA
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Fail
NA
More than two doors are missing
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Components (Chutes)- Lx
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Common Areas
Chutes
Chute missing or damaged
Common Areas
Chutes
Compactor not functioning
Common Areas
Chutes
Compactor not functioning
Common Areas
Chutes
Common Areas
Chutes
Common Areas
Doors
The garbage is backing up into
the chute
The garbage is backing up into
the chute
All Other Doors (includes closet Door is missing
or other interior doors)
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Door is missing
or other interior doors)
One door is missing
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Door is missing
or other interior doors)
Two doors are missing
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Frame is damaged causing the
or other interior doors)
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
CA - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Hardware is damaged or missing
or other interior doors)
Closet door does not function as it
should or cannot be locked.
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Hardware is damaged or missing
or other interior doors)
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Other interior door does not
function as it should or cannot be
locked.
Door has broken or missing glass.
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has holes.
1 inch or greater
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has holes.
Less than 1 inch
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
15
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Common Areas
Doors
All Other Doors (includes closet Surface is damaged
or other interior doors)
Door has significant peeling,
cracked, or no paint.
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Common Areas
Doors
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Door is missing
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Lx
Lx
Pass
Pass
NLT
NLT
02;03
02;03
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Hardware is damaged or missing
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
12
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Hardware is damaged or missing
Lx
Pass
NA
02;03
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Seals/caulking is missing or
deteriorated to the point the door
is not weather-resistant (if
designed to have seals)
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass.
CA - Deteriorated/Missing Seals
(Entry Only) (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
02;03
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
02;03;12
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
Lx
Pass
NA
07;12
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Surface is damaged
Door has significant peeling,
cracked, or no protective finish.
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Doors
Entry Door (leads to outside)
Surface is damaged
Entry Door has holes greater than
1 inch
Lx
Pass
NA
02;03;07;
12
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Door is missing
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Lx
Fail
NLT
CA - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Hardware is damaged or missing
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Not along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Not along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Hardware is damaged or missing
Door does not function as it
should (it does not properly latch).
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass.
Lx
Fail
NA
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
Lx
Fail
NA
Surface is damaged
Door has significant peeling,
cracked, or no protective finish.
Lx
Pass
NA
Surface is damaged
Labeled Fire Rated or Emergency
Door has hole larger than 1/4
inch.
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Lx
Pass
NLT
CA - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Door does not function as it
should (it does not properly latch).
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
Door does not function as it
should (it does not properly latch).
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Door is missing
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Not along the way of egress travel Hardware is damaged or missing
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Not along the way of egress travel Hardware is damaged or missing
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
25
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Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Not along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Not along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Not along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Not along the way of egress travel
that leads from the unit to an exit
point
Door is missing
Frame is damaged causing the
door not to function or lock (this
includes thresholds, lintels, trim,
headers, and jambs)
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass.
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Missing Door (Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged
Frames/Threshold/Lintels/Trim
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Surface is damaged
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Surface is damaged
Door has significant peeling,
cracked, or no protective finish.
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Doors
Labeled Fire Rated or
Emergency Door
Surface is damaged
Labeled Fire Rated or Emergency
Door has holes.
Lx
Pass
NA
07;24;25
Common Areas
Common Areas
Doors
Doors
Restrooms
Restrooms
Lx
Lx
Pass
Pass
NLT
NLT
Common Areas
Doors
Restrooms
Hardware is damaged or missing
Door cannot be locked (only if
designed to lock).
Door does not function as it
should (it does not properly latch).
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged Hardware/Locks
(Doors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
Restrooms
Hardware is damaged or missing
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
Restrooms
Surface is damaged
Door has broken or missing glass.
Lx
Pass
NA
Restrooms
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
1 inch or greater
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Doors
Doors
Restrooms
Restrooms
Surface is damaged
Surface is damaged
Door has holes.
Door has rust that affects the
integrity of the door surface.
Less than 1 inch
Lx
Pass
Pass
NA
NA
07
07
Common Areas
Doors
Restrooms
Surface is damaged
Door has significant peeling,
cracked, or no protective finish.
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Doors
Screen Door or Storm Door
Screen or storm door is damaged
or is missing screens or glass
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
Screen Door or Storm Door
Screen or storm door is missing
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Doors
Security Door
Security door is missing
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Doors
Security Door
Security door is not functioning
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Dryer Vent
Dryer exhaust not effectively
vented
Electric
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
NOD
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged Surface
(Holes/Paint/Rust/Glass) (Doors) Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
Screen/Storm/Security Door
(Doors) - Lx
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Common Areas
Doors
Common Areas
Common Areas
Lx
Fail
NA
Common Areas
Dryer Vent
Dryer exhaust not effectively
vented
Gas
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Common Areas
Dryer Vent
Dryer vent missing or blocked
NOD
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Dryer Vent
Dryer vent missing or blocked
Dryer designed for unvented
operation
Dryer not designed for unvented
operation
Common Areas
Dryer Vent
Dryer vent missing or blocked
Common Areas
Dryer Vent
Common Areas
Common Areas
06;09
Electric
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Gas
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
Missing exterior vent cover/cap
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Dryer Vent) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01;24
Electrical System
AFCI Breaker does not function
when self-test button is pressed
CA - AFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Electrical System
Blocked access to electrical
panel
Pass
NA
Dryer not designed for unvented
operation
The item blocking access CAN be
removed easily in an emergency.
NOD
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Common Areas
Electrical System
Blocked access to electrical
panel
Common Areas
Electrical System
Common Areas
Electrical System
Common Areas
Electrical System
Common Areas
Electrical System
Common Areas
Electrical System
Common Areas
Electrical System
Common Areas
Floors
Common Areas
Floors
Common Areas
Floors
Common Areas
The item blocking access CANNOT
be removed easily in an
emergency.
CA - Blocked Access to Electrical
Panel (Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Breaker/fuse missing, or open
port not properly blanked off
CA - Missing Breakers/Fuses
(Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Burnt breakers (you see carbon
residue, melted breakers, or
arcing scars)
GFCI Fault Breaker does not
function when self-test button
is pressed
Missing cover, exposing
electrical connections
Nicks, abrasions, or fraying of
the insulation that exposes
conducting wires
Signs of corrosion or evidence
of water leaks in the electrical
enclosures or hardware
CA - Burnt Breakers (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
CA - GFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
CA - Missing Covers (Electrical
System) - Lx
CA - Frayed Wiring (Electrical
System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
23
Lx
Fail
LT
23
CA - Evidence of Leaks/Corrosion
(Electrical System) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
23
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23
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Misaligned
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
Floor failure IS likely.
CA - Bulging/Buckling (Floors) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Floor failure is NOT likely.
CA - Bulging/Buckling (Floors) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Between 1 sq. ft. and 4 sq. ft.
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Floors
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Greater than or equal to 4 sq. ft.
Greater than or equal to 50% of
any single floor
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Floors
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Greater than or equal to 4 sq. ft.
Less than 50% of any single floor
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Floors
Carpet is Missing/Damaged
Less than 1 sq. ft.
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Floors
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
CA - Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
NOD
Between 1 sq. ft. and 4 sq. ft.
Pass
NA
20
Floors
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Floors
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Floors
Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged
CA - Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged Flooring/Tiles
(Floors) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Common Areas
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Floors
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Pass
NA
07
Floors
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Floors
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
CA - Peeling/Needs Paint (Floors) Lx
CA - Peeling/Needs Paint (Floors) Lx
NOD
Lx
Common Areas
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
Hard Floor Covering
Missing/Damaged (all flooring
materials except carpet)
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Pass
NA
07
Common Areas
Floors
Rotted/Deteriorated subfloor
Lx
Pass
NA
20;22
Common Areas
Floors
Rotted/Deteriorated subfloor
Lx
Pass
NA
20;22;29
Common Areas
Floors
Rotted/Deteriorated subfloor
Pass
NA
20;22
Common Areas
Floors
Water Stains
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Water (moisture) not present
CA - Rot/Deteriorated Subfloor
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Rot/Deteriorated Subfloor
(Floors) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Floors
Water Stains
Water (moisture) not present
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Floors
Water Stains
Water (moisture) not present
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Floors) - Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Floors
Water Stains
Water (moisture) present
Lx
Pass
NA
01;20
Common Areas
Floors
Water Stains
Water (moisture) present
Lx
Pass
NA
01;20
Common Areas
Floors
Water Stains
Water (moisture) present
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Floors) - Lx
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Floors) - Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
01;20
Greater than or equal to 4 sq. ft.
Greater than or equal to 50% of
any single floor
Greater than or equal to 4 sq. ft.
Less than 50% of any single floor
Less than 1 sq. ft.
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
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Common Areas
Graffiti
Artwork or mural in accordance
with proper authorization
NOD
Common Areas
Graffiti
CA - Graffiti - Lx
Common Areas
Graffiti
Common Areas
Graffiti
Common Areas
HVAC
Graffiti on 1 interior building
surface
Graffiti on 2 to 5 interior
building surfaces
Graffiti on 6 or more interior
building surfaces
Damaged (e.g. missing cover)
Common Areas
HVAC
Common Areas
HVAC
Common Areas
HVAC
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Dishwasher or Garbage Disposal Dishwasher does not function
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Dishwasher or Garbage Disposal Garbage disposal does not
function
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets, doors, shelves, or
laminate damaged or missing
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Countertops
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Countertops
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Common Areas
Does Not Function (does not
provide heating or cooling, does
not respond when controls are
engaged)
Does Not Function (does not
provide heating or cooling, does
not respond when controls are
engaged)
Exhaust/Chimney System
Misaligned (non-electric)
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Graffiti - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Graffiti - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Damaged (HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
The system is NOT turned off due
to seasonal conditions.
CA - Inoperable (HVAC) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
The system IS turned off due to
seasonal conditions.
NOD
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
LT
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Pass
NA
16
10% to 50% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
Less than 10% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
More than 50% of cabinets, doors,
shelves, or laminate damaged or
missing
CA - Misaligned
Chimney/Ventilation System
(HVAC) - Lx
CA - Inoperable
(Dishwasher/Garbage Disposal) Lx
CA - Inoperable
(Dishwasher/Garbage Disposal) Lx
CA - Missing/Damaged (Cabinets) Lx
NOD
02;03
06;09
CA - Missing/Damaged (Cabinets) Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
20% or more of the surface is
damaged, deteriorated, or missing
below the laminate
Less than 20% surface is damaged
or deteriorated below laminate
CA - Missing/Damaged
(Countertops) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Pass
NA
16
Kitchen Sink
Missing or improper trap
CA - Missing/Damaged (Sink) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
The sink itself is missing
CA - Missing/Damaged (Sink) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
18
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
CA - Missing/Damaged (Sink) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
18
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
50% or more
CA - Missing/Damaged (Sink) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
Less than 50%
NOD
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
The sink's hardware is missing or
is not functioning
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There is a leak
Pass
NA
01;18
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
There is a leak
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
Lx
Common Areas
There is a leak or drip, but it is
contained by the sink basin
There is a steady leak that is not
contained by the sink basin
Lx
Pass
NA
01;18
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
The basin will drain, but it is slow
Pass
NA
Kitchen Items
Kitchen Sink
CA - Clogged Drains (Plumbing) Lx
CA - Clogged Drains (Plumbing) Lx
Lx
Common Areas
There is a problem with the
drainage
There is a problem with the
drainage
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
NOD
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all
Dirt, grease, or another barrier
has accumulated; free passage of
air is not affected
Dirt, grease, or another barrier
has accumulated; free passage of
air is noticeably reduced
Exhaust fan does not function
Does not vent to the exterior
NOD
CA - Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Range Hood/Exhaust Fans) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Range Hood/Exhaust Fans) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01;17
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Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
Exhaust fan does not function
Vents to the exterior
CA - Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Range Hood/Exhaust Fans) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range Hood/Exhaust Fans
The flue may be completely
blocked
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Electric Range/Stove/Oven
A control knob is missing (knob
cannot be located and reinstalled)
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Burner(s) not functioning
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Burner(s) not functioning
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Common Areas
CA - Excessive Grease/Inoperable
(Range Hood/Exhaust Fans) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
There are TWO OR MORE burners
that are NOT functioning.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
There is ONE burner that is NOT
functioning.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Door or drawers will not open
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Missing
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Range/Stove/Oven
Electric Range/Stove/Oven
Oven is not functioning
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
A control knob is missing (knob
cannot be located and reinstalled)
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
A pilot light is out
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
06;09
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Burner(s) not functioning
There are TWO OR MORE burners
that are NOT functioning.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Burner(s) not functioning
There is ONE burner that is NOT
functioning.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Door or drawers will not open
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Flames unequally distributed on
gas range
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Missing
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Range/Stove/Oven
Gas Range/Stove/Oven
Oven is not functioning
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
(Range/Stove) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Door seals are deteriorated
Lx
Pass
NA
16
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Excessive accumulation of ice
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Kitchen Items
Refrigerator
Inoperable
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Lighting
Fixture on a sensor or timer (as
confirmed by property rep)
CA - Damaged/Inoperable
(Refrigerator) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Inoperable
(Refrigerator) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Inoperable
(Refrigerator) - Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Lighting
Permanent lighting fixtures are 20 to 50% missing or damaged so All areas frequented by the
missing or do not function
they do not function
resident(s) are adequately lit.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
Fixture (Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Lighting
Permanent lighting fixtures are 20 to 50% missing or damaged so An area(s) frequented by the
missing or do not function
they do not function
resident(s) is not adequately lit.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
Fixture (Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Common Areas
Lighting
Permanent lighting fixtures are Greater than 50% missing or
All areas frequented by the
missing or do not function
damaged so they do not function resident(s) are adequately lit.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
Fixture (Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Lighting
Permanent lighting fixtures are Greater than 50% missing or
An area(s) frequented by the
missing or do not function
damaged so they do not function resident(s) is not adequately lit.
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
Fixture (Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Common Areas
Lighting
Permanent lighting fixtures are Less than 20% missing or do not
missing or do not function
function
NOD
All areas frequented by the
resident(s) are adequately lit.
06;09;24
16
06;09
16
13
13
Pass
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Common Areas
Lighting
Permanent lighting fixtures are Less than 20% missing or do not
missing or do not function
function
Common Areas
Mailboxes
Common Areas
Mailboxes
Cannot be locked or is so
damaged that it does not
function properly
Missing
Common Areas
Common Areas
Mailboxes
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Surface damage
Baluster/Guardrails
Common Areas
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Baluster/Guardrails
Common Areas
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Baluster/Guardrails
Common Areas
Patio/Porch/Balcony
Baluster/Guardrails
Common Areas
Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp
Common Areas
Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp
Common Areas
An area(s) frequented by the
resident(s) is not adequately lit.
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area are loose or damaged The area IS NOT safe
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area are loose or damaged The area IS safe
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area is missing
CA - Missing/Damaged/Inoperable
Fixture (Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
CA - Missing/Damaged (Mailbox)Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Missing/Damaged (Mailbox)Lx
NOD
CA - Baluster/Side Railings
Damaged (Patio/Porch/Balcony) Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
Fail
NA
NA
Pass
NA
Fail
NA
20;22
Pass
NA
20;22
NOD
20;22
CA - Baluster/Side Railings
Damaged (Patio/Porch/Balcony) Lx
NOD
Lx
Deteriorated or damaged - It
CAN still be used by people on
foot, in wheelchairs, or using
walkers.
It CANNOT be used by people
Damaged and no longer functions
on foot, in wheelchairs, or using as designed.
walkers.
CA - Pedestrian/Wheelchair Ramp Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Pedestrian/Wheelchair Ramp Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
20;22
Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp
It CANNOT be used by people
Guard rail missing or damaged
on foot, in wheelchairs, or using greater than 30" as measured
walkers.
vertically from floor/grade.
CA - Pedestrian/Wheelchair Ramp Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
20;22
Common Areas
Pool and Pool Fencing
CA - Pools - Inoperable (Pool) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Common Areas
Pool and Pool Fencing
Damage or deterioration to
equipment, decking or other
areas in the pool area.
Fencing/Gates - damaged and
not functioning as a barrier
CA - Pools - Damaged/Not Intact Fencing or Gate(s) (Fencing) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Common Areas
Pool and Pool Fencing
Inoperable
CA - Pools - Inoperable (Pool) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Common Areas
Pool and Pool Fencing
Receptacles/Switches
Pool closed for the season
AFCI Inoperable
Lx
Pass
Fail
NA
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Cover plate missing or broken
Lx
Fail
LT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Common Areas
Baluster or guardrails enclosing
the area is missing
Height is 30"as measured
vertically from floor/grade.
13
Height is less than 30" as
measured vertically from
floor/grade.
AFCI does not function when selftest buttons are pressed
The electrical connections/wires
ARE exposed.
NOD
CA -AFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
CA - Missing/Broken Cover Plates
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Cover plate missing or broken
The electrical connections/wires
are NOT exposed.
CA - Missing/Broken Cover Plates
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Receptacles/Switches
GFCI Missing/Inoperable
Fail
NLT
Receptacles/Switches
GFCI Missing/Inoperable
Lx
Fail
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Receptacle is broken with
exposed connections
Lx
Fail
LT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Receptacle is not properly wired
Lx
Fail
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Exterior
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Kitchen - Convenience appliance Receptacle is not the intended
receptacle above the counter top plug in for refrigerator
and not within cabinets, within 6
feet of the sink
CA - GFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
CA - GFCI - Inoperable (Electrical
System) - Lx
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Common Areas
GFCI does not function when selftest buttons are pressed
Required GFCI receptacle is not
installed.
Receptacle inoperable
Lx
Pass
NLT
23
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Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Kitchen - Convenience appliance Receptacle is the intended plug in
receptacle above the counter top for refrigerator
and not within cabinets, within 6
feet of the sink
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
Pass
NLT
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle Inoperable /
Damaged / Unprotected
Unprotected receptacle
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
CA - Inoperable / Damaged /
Unprotected
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Common Areas
Laundry Room - Convenience
appliance receptacle within 6 feet
of laundry sinks
Restroom - Unprotected
convenience appliance receptacle
within 6 feet of sink, tub or
shower.
Lx
Pass
NLT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle is missing
The box is properly covered and
electrical connections/wires are
NOT exposed.
NOD
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Receptacle is missing
The electrical connections/wires
ARE exposed.
CA - Missing
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Fail
LT
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Switch is missing
The box is properly covered and
electrical connections/wires are
NOT exposed.
NOD
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Receptacles/Switches
Switch is missing
The electrical connections/wires
ARE exposed.
CA - Missing
(Receptacles/Switches) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Cabinets - Damaged
or missing cabinets, shelves,
vanity tops, drawers, medicine
cabinets, or doors
Damaged or missing cabinets,
shelves, vanity tops, drawers,
medicine cabinets, or doors. They
ARE NOT functioning for storage
or their intended purpose.
CA - Damaged/Missing (Restroom
Cabinet) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Cabinets - Damaged
or missing cabinets, shelves,
vanity tops, drawers, medicine
cabinets, or doors
Damaged or missing cabinets,
shelves, vanity tops, drawers,
medicine cabinets, or doors. They
ARE still functioning for storage or
their intended purpose.
NOD
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
Missing or improper trap
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
The sink itself is missing
Lx
Pass
NA
17;18
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
Lx
Pass
NA
18
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
Less than 50%
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
The sink's hardware is missing or
is not functioning
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There is a leak
CA - Damaged/Missing (Lavatory
Sink) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing (Lavatory
Sink) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing (Lavatory
Sink) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing (Lavatory
Sink) - Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
01;18
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
There is a leak
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
Lx
Common Areas
There is a leak or drip, but it is
contained by the sink basin
There is a steady leak that is not
contained by the sink basin
Lx
Pass
NA
01;18
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
The basin will drain, but it is slow
Pass
NA
Restroom Items
Restroom Sink
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all
CA - Clogged Drains (Plumbing) Lx
CA - Clogged Drains (Plumbing) Lx
Lx
Common Areas
There is a problem with the
drainage
There is a problem with the
drainage
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
NOD
Pass
NA
Restroom Items
Exhaust fan does not work or is
missing
Exhaust fan does not work or is
missing
There IS a window that opens.
Common Areas
Restroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Restroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
There is NOT a window that
opens.
CA - Inoperable
(Ventilation/Exhaust System) - Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Window will not open
Pass
NA
Restroom Items
There IS an exhaust fan that
works.
There is NOT an exhaust fan that
works.
NOD
Common Areas
Restroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Restroom Ventilation/Exhaust
System
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
The hardware is missing or is not
functioning
The shower or tub itself is missing
Window will not open
50% or more
Lx
Lx
23
23
01;17
01
CA - Inoperable
(Ventilation/Exhaust System) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
CA - Damaged/Missing
(Shower/Tub) - Lx
CA - Damaged/Missing
(Shower/Tub) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
18
Lx
Pass
NA
17;18
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Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There are cracks or discoloration
in the basin
There is a leak
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
There is a leak
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Shower or Tub
There is a problem with the
drainage
There is a problem with the
drainage
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Toilet
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Toilet
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Toilet
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Common Areas
50% or more
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
01;18
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01;18
CA - Clogged Drains (Plumbing) Lx
CA - Clogged Drains (Plumbing) Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NA
01;17
Inoperable (does not flush)
CA - Damaged/Clogged/Missing
(Water Closet/Toilet) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
17
Seat, hinge, tank or bowl
mounting hardware or cover is
missing, damaged or loose, but
toilet can still be flushed
The bowl or tank is broken and
cannot retain water
CA - Damaged/Clogged/Missing
(Water Closet/Toilet) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
CA - Damaged/Clogged/Missing
(Water Closet/Toilet) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
17
Toilet
The entire toilet is missing
CA - Damaged/Clogged/Missing
(Water Closet/Toilet) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
17
Restroom Items
Toilet
The pipe leaks
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Common Areas
Restroom Items
Toilet
Toilet constantly runs
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Smoke Detector
Inoperable
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Common Areas
Smoke Detector
Missing
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Common Areas
Smoke Detector
Unable to test system (Alerts
outside agency)
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
CA - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
Detector) - Lx
CA - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
Detector) - Lx
CA - Missing/Inoperable (Smoke
Detector) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;24
Common Areas
Smoke Detector
Unable to test system (Alerts
outside agency)
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Stairs
Guardrails
Fail
NA
20;21;22
Common Areas
Stairs
Guardrails
Pass
NA
20;21;22
Common Areas
Stairs
Hand Railing
Fail
NA
20;21;22
Common Areas
Stairs
Hand Railing
Pass
NA
20;21;22
Common Areas
Stairs
Common Areas
Walls
Common Areas
Walls
Stairs/Steps - Broken, damaged
or missing
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Wall failure IS likely.
Misaligned
Buckling, Bulging, Sagging, or
Wall failure is NOT likely.
Misaligned
Less than 50%
There is a leak or drip, but it is
contained by the shower or tub
basin
There is a steady leak that is not
contained by the shower or tub
basin
The basin will drain, but it is slow
The drain is completely clogged,
and water will not drain at all
POA has not provided recent
documentation (within the
previous 12 months) that the
system has been tested and
functions properly, however a
visible component is blocked or
unusable (i.e. smoke detector
blocked).
POA has provided recent
documentation (within the
previous 12 months) that the
system has been tested and
functions properly and all visible
components appear to be in place
(e.g. smoke detector is not
blocked).
Guardrails are missing, damaged, Height is 30" or more as measured
loose, or otherwise unusable
vertically from floor/grade.
Guardrails are missing, damaged, Height is less than 30" as
loose, or otherwise unusable
measured vertically from
floor/grade.
Handrail for 4 or MORE risers is
missing, damaged, loose, or
otherwise unusable
Handrail for LESS than 4 risers is
missing, damaged, loose, or
otherwise unusable
CA - Damaged/Missing
(Shower/Tub) - Lx
NOD
Lx
CA - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
(Plumbing) - Lx
NOD
CA - Baluster/Side Railings
Damaged (Patio/Porch/Balcony) Lx
NOD
Lx
CA - Broken/Missing Hand Railing
(Stairs) - Lx
Lx
NOD
CA - Broken/Damaged/Missing
Steps (Stairs) - Lx
CA - Bulging/Buckling (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
21;22
Lx
Fail
NLT
29
CA - Bulging/Buckling (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
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Common Areas
Walls
Crack(s)
Greater than 1/8" wide AND
greater than 11" long, but you
cannot see through the crack
Less than or equal to 1/8" wide
OR less than 11" long
Regardless of size, you can see
through the crack into the
adjoining room
Between one square inch and up
to a sheet of paper, but, you
cannot see through the hole
Common Areas
Walls
Crack(s)
Common Areas
Walls
Crack(s)
Common Areas
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Common Areas
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Larger than a sheet of paper, but
you cannot see through the hole
Common Areas
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Larger than a sheet of paper, but
you cannot see through the hole
Common Areas
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Common Areas
Walls
Hole(s) - Cumulative per room
or area
Common Areas
Walls
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Common Areas
Walls
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Less than one square inch (this
includes small holes from hanging
pictures, etc.)
Regardless of size, you can see
through the hole into the
adjoining room
Greater than 1 and less than 4
square feet
Greater than 4 square feet
Common Areas
Walls
Peeling Paint or Needs Paint
Common Areas
Walls
Common Areas
Walls
Water Stains or Water Damage Inactive Leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Common Areas
Walls
Water Stains or Water Damage Inactive Leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Common Areas
Water Heater
Misaligned chimney/ventilation
system on water heater (oil- or
gas-fired)
Common Areas
Water Heater
Pressure relief valve discharge
line missing / damaged
Common Areas
Water Heater
Pressure relief valve discharge
line missing / damaged
Common Areas
Water Heater
Pressure relief valve is missing
Common Areas
Windows
Lock/Operability
Common Areas
Windows
Lock/Operability
Common Areas
Windows
Lock/Operability
Common Areas
Windows
Lock/Operability
Window cannot be fully closed or
is no longer weather tight.
Window cannot be opened or will
not stay open (If the window is
designed to do so.)
Window cannot be opened or will
not stay open (If the window is
designed to do so.)
Window cannot be secured
Common Areas
Windows
Lock/Operability
Window cannot be secured
CA - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
NOD
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
07
CA - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07;29
CA - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
ONE wall is affected.
CA - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
TWO OR MORE walls are affected.
CA - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Pass
NA
07
NOD
CA - Damaged (Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
07
CA - Peeling/Needs Paint (Walls) Lx
CA - Peeling/Needs Paint (Walls) Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Lx
Pass
NA
07
Pass
NA
07
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Greater than 1 sq. ft.
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
Less than or equal to 1 sq. ft.
CA - Water Stains/Water Damage
(Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
01
CA - Misaligned
Chimney/Ventilation System
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
06;09
CA - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
CA - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
CA - Missing / Damaged Pressure
Relief Valve / Discharge Line
(Water Heater) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
27
Lx
Pass
NLT
02;03
There IS another operable window
in the same floor area.
CA - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
CA - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
There is NOT another operable
window in the same floor area.
CA - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Window is accessible from outside
(for example, ground level or by
means of exterior stairway)
CA - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Window is NOT accessible from
outside
CA - Inoperable/Not Lockable
(Windows) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Less than or equal to 1 square
foot
Water Stains or Water Damage Active Leak
(for example evidence of water
infiltration)
Does not extend to within 6" of
floor, a floor drain, to an indirect
waste receptor, or to the
outdoors.
Improperly installed discharge
line.
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Common Areas
Windows
Pane/Glass
Glass broken or missing
CA- Cracked/Broken/Missing
Panes (Windows) - Lx
CA- Cracked/Broken/Missing
Panes (Windows) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
Common Areas
Windows
Pane/Glass
Glass cracked
Site
Fencing and Gates
Site
Fencing and Gates
Non-security/safety fence or
gate
Non-security/safety fence or
gate
Fence or gate is damaged but still
functions as it should.
Fence or gate is so damaged that
it does not function as it should.
Site
Fencing and Gates
Security/safety fence or gate
Fence or gate is damaged or
(for example, perimeter security missing and could threaten safety
or playground fences)
or security.
Site
Fencing and Gates
Security/safety fence or gate
Fence or gate is damaged or
(for example, perimeter security missing and it presents no risk to
or playground fences)
security or safety.
Site
Grounds
Erosion/rutting
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
Site - Holes/Missing
Sections/Damaged/Falling/Leanin
g (Interior) (Fencing and Gates) Lx
Site - Holes/Missing
Sections/Damaged/Falling/Leanin
g (Security/Safety) (Fencing and
Gates) - Lx
Site - Holes/Missing
Sections/Damaged/Falling/Leanin
g (Security/Safety) (Fencing and
Gates) - Lx
Site - Erosion/Rutting Areas
(Grounds) - Lx
Site - Erosion/Rutting Areas
(Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Fail
NLT
Lx
Pass
NA
Lx
Pass
NLT
20
Site
Grounds
Erosion/rutting
Lx
Pass
NLT
20;29
Site
Grounds
Erosion/rutting
Surface material has collected,
leading to a degraded surface that
would likely cause water to pool
Site - Erosion/Rutting Areas
(Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Grounds
Erosion/rutting
There is a rut or groove
6-8 inches wide by 3-5 inches
deep
There is a rut or groove
Less than 6 inches wide OR less
than 3 inches deep
There is a rut or groove
More than 8 inches wide by 5
inches deep
Vegetation contacts or penetrates A component, area, or system of
an unintended surface (for
the property are visibly damaged
example, buildings, fences/walls, or have been made
gutters, roofs, HVAC system, etc.) unusable/impassable.
Site - Erosion/Rutting Areas
(Grounds) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Grounds
Erosion/rutting
Pass
NA
20
Site
Grounds
Erosion/rutting
Site - Erosion/Rutting Areas
(Grounds) - Lx
Site - Overgrown/Penetrating
Vegetation (Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
20
Site
Grounds
Overgrown vegetation
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Grounds
Overgrown vegetation
Vegetation contacts or penetrates The surfaces are NOT damaged as
an unintended surface (for
a result.
example, buildings, fences/walls,
gutters, roofs, HVAC system, etc.)
Site - Overgrown/Penetrating
Vegetation (Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Grounds
Overgrown vegetation
The areas are NOT
usable/passable.
Site - Overgrown/Penetrating
Vegetation (Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
Site
Grounds
Overgrown vegetation
The areas ARE still
usable/passable.
Site - Overgrown/Penetrating
Vegetation (Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Grounds
Ponding in non-paved areas
Vegetation is extensive and dense
(it is difficult to see broken glass,
holes and other hazards) or
obstructs intended path of
walkways or roads
Vegetation is extensive and dense
(it is difficult to see broken glass,
holes and other hazards) or
obstructs intended path of
walkways or roads
3-5 inches deep and affects the
use of at least 100 square feet of
the grounds
Site - Ponding/Site Drainage
(Grounds) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Grounds
Ponding in non-paved areas
3-5 inches deep and affects the
use of at least 100 square feet of
the grounds
There is NO clear evidence that
the ponding is a persistent or
long-standing problem (rained
within previous 48 hours).
NOD
Pass
NA
Site
Grounds
Ponding in non-paved areas
More than 5 inches deep and
affects the use of more than 100
square feet of the grounds
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (not rained
within previous 48 hours).
Site - Ponding/Site Drainage
(Grounds) - Lx
Pass
NLT
Advanced erosion makes an area
of the grounds unusable
Severe runoff has displaced soil
causing current or potential
damage to surrounding structures
or systems
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (not rained
within previous 48 hours).
The grounds ARE generally usable.
Lx
02;03
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Site
Grounds
Ponding in non-paved areas
More than 5 inches deep and
affects the use of more than 100
square feet of the grounds
There is NO clear evidence that
the ponding is a persistent or
long-standing problem (rained
within previous 48 hours).
NOD
Site
Grounds
Ponding in non-paved areas
Regardless of depth, more than
20% of grounds are unusable
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (not rained
within previous 48 hours).
Site - Ponding/Site Drainage
(Grounds) - Lx
Site
Grounds
Ponding in non-paved areas
Regardless of depth, more than
20% of grounds are unusable
There is NO clear evidence that
the ponding is a persistent or
long-standing problem (rained
within previous 48 hours).
NOD
Site
Lighting
One or more fixtures and/or
bulbs are broken or missing.
Site
Lighting
One or more fixtures and/or
bulbs are broken or missing.
Fixture is not readily accessible
and does not pose a hazard to the
resident.
Fixture is readily accessible and
poses a hazard to the resident.
Site
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NLT
Pass
NA
Site - Broken Fixtures/Bulbs
(Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site - Broken Fixtures/Bulbs
(Lighting) - Lx
Lx
Fail
LT
Mailboxes and Project Signs Mailboxes (only U.S. Postal
Cannot be locked or is so
Service resident/unit mailboxes) damaged that it does not function
properly
Mailboxes and Project Signs Mailboxes (only U.S. Postal
Minor damage
Service resident/unit mailboxes)
Site - Mailbox Missing/Damaged
(Mailboxes/Project Signs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Pass
NA
Site
Mailboxes and Project Signs Mailboxes (only U.S. Postal
Missing
Service resident/unit mailboxes)
Site - Mailbox Missing/Damaged
(Mailboxes/Project Signs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Mailboxes and Project Signs Signs
Site - Signs Damaged
(Mailboxes/Project Signs) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Mailboxes and Project Signs Signs
Pass
NA
Site
Market Appeal
Excessive Litter
Pass
NA
Site
Market Appeal
Graffiti
Artwork or mural in accordance
with proper authorization
NOD
Pass
NA
Site
Market Appeal
Graffiti
Graffiti on 1 place that the public
can see from 30 feet away
Site - Graffiti (Market Appeal) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Market Appeal
Graffiti
Graffiti on 2 to 5 places that the
public can see from 30 feet away
Site - Graffiti (Market Appeal) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Market Appeal
Graffiti
Graffiti on 6 or more places that
the public can see from 30 feet
away
Site - Graffiti (Market Appeal) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Neighborhood
There are neighborhood
conditions that present a
potential hazard that does not
seriously and continuously
endanger the health or safety of
the residents
Site - Neighborhood Hazard - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Site
Neighborhood
Site - Neighborhood Hazard - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
There are neighborhood
conditions which would
seriously and continuously
endanger the health or safety of
the residents
Damaged Paving
Cracks less than 3/4" OR relief
joints by design
Damaged Paving
Cracks, loose materials, potholes, Affecting an area equal to or less
missing sections or hinging/tilting than 10% of the parking area
NOD
Pass
NA
NOD
Pass
NA
Site
Site
Damaged or vandalized or
deteriorated, NOT readable from
a reasonable distance (for
example, 20 feet)
Damaged or vandalized or
deteriorated, STILL readable from
a reasonable distance (for
example, 20 feet)
NOD
NOD
Site - Litter (Market Appeal) - Lx
Lx
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Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Damaged Paving
Cracks, loose materials, potholes, Affecting an area greater than
missing sections or hinging/tilting 10% of the parking area
Site Cracks/Settlement/Heaving/Loose
Materials/Potholes (Parking
Lots/Driveways/Roads) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Damaged Paving
Regardless of type of damage, the There is a comparable alternative
parking lot/driveway is
in the area
unusable/impassable
Site Cracks/Settlement/Heaving/Loose
Materials/Potholes (Parking
Lots/Driveways/Roads) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Damaged Paving
Regardless of type of damage, the There is no comparable
parking lot/driveway is
alternative in the area
unusable/impassable
Site Cracks/Settlement/Heaving/Loose
Materials/Potholes (Parking
Lots/Driveways/Roads) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
20
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Ponding in paved areas
3 inches or more of water has
accumulated; parking lot or
driveway is unusable/impassable
affecting more than 5% of parking
area.
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (not rained
within previous 48 hours).
There is a comparable alternative
in the area
Site - Ponding (Parking
Lots/Driveways/Roads) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Ponding in paved areas
3 inches or more of water has
accumulated; parking lot or
driveway is unusable/impassable
affecting more than 5% of parking
area.
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (not rained
within previous 48 hours).
There is no comparable
alternative in the area
Site - Ponding (Parking
Lots/Driveways/Roads) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
20
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Ponding in paved areas
3 inches or more of water has
accumulated; parking lot or
driveway is unusable/impassable
affecting more than 5% of parking
area.
There is NO clear evidence that
the ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (rained within
previous 48 hours).
NOD
Pass
NA
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Ponding in paved areas
Less than 3 inches of water has
accumulated; still usable/passable
affecting more than 5% of parking
area.
There IS clear evidence that the
ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (not rained
within previous 48 hours).
Site - Ponding (Parking
Lots/Driveways/Roads) - Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Parking Lots /
Driveways/Roads
Ponding in paved areas
Less than 3 inches of water has
accumulated; still usable/passable
affecting more than 5% of parking
area.
There is NO clear evidence that
the ponding is a persistent or longstanding problem (rained within
previous 48 hours).
NOD
Pass
NA
Site
Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp
Site - Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp
Deteriorated or damaged - It
CAN still be used by people on
foot, in wheelchairs, or using
walkers.
It CANNOT be used by people
Damaged and no longer functions
on foot, in wheelchairs, or using as designed.
walkers.
Site - Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
20
Site
Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp
It CANNOT be used by people
Guard rail missing or damaged
on foot, in wheelchairs, or using greater than 30" as measured
walkers.
vertically from floor/grade.
Site - Pedestrian/Wheelchair
Ramp - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
20;22
Site
Play Areas and Equipment
20-50% of play equipment
affected
Pass
NA
Play Areas and Equipment
Site - Damaged/Broken
Equipment (Play Areas and
Equipment) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Site
Pass
NA
Site
Play Areas and Equipment
Pass
NA
Play Areas and Equipment
Lx
Pass
NA
22
Site
Play Areas and Equipment
Play surface is deteriorated
Pass
NA
22
Site
Play Areas and Equipment
Play surface is deteriorated
Less than 20% of surface
deteriorated
More than 50% of surface
deteriorated
Site - Damaged/Broken
Equipment (Play Areas and
Equipment) - Lx
Site - Deteriorated Play Area
Surface (Play Areas and
Equipment) - Lx
NOD
Lx
Site
Play equipment (including
benches) is broken, damaged,
or inoperable
Play equipment (including
benches) is broken, damaged,
or inoperable
Play equipment (including
benches) is broken, damaged,
or inoperable
Play surface is deteriorated
Site - Deteriorated Play Area
Surface (Play Areas and
Equipment) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
22
Less than 20% of play equipment
affected
More than 50% of play equipment
affected
20-50% of surface deteriorated
Lx
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Site
Refuse Disposal
Refuse area is too small for the
amount of trash it is holding
Site - Broken/Damaged EnclosureInadequate Outside Storage Space
(Refuse Disposal) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
15
Site
Refuse Disposal
Refuse area wall/gate has
collapsed
At risk of further collapse
Site - Broken/Damaged EnclosureInadequate Outside Storage Space
(Refuse Disposal) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
29
Site
Refuse Disposal
Refuse area wall/gate has
collapsed
Not at risk of further collapse
Site - Broken/Damaged EnclosureInadequate Outside Storage Space
(Refuse Disposal) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
Site
Refuse Disposal
Refuse area wall/gate is
damaged or leaning (risk of
collapsing)
Site - Broken/Damaged EnclosureInadequate Outside Storage Space
(Refuse Disposal) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NLT
Site
Retaining Walls
Has failed
Site - Damaged/Falling/Leaning
(Retaining Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NLT
Site
Retaining Walls
Site - Damaged/Falling/Leaning
(Retaining Walls) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
29
Site
Storm Drainage
Signs of deterioration (for
example, falling or leaning), but
still functions
Storm drainage is COMPLETELY
blocked or a large segment of
the system has failed (causing
backups into adjacent areas or
runoffs into unintended areas)
Site - Damaged/Obstructed
(Storm Drainage) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Storm Drainage
Site - Damaged/Obstructed
(Storm Drainage) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20
Site
Walkways and Steps
Pass
NA
20;21
Site
Walkways and Steps
Site
Walkways and Steps
Storm drainage is PARTIALLY
blocked; some backup into
adjacent areas
Cracks, Missing Sections,
Settlement, or Heaving
(includes concrete porches and
entry stoops)
Cracks, Missing Sections,
Settlement, or Heaving
(includes concrete porches and
entry stoops)
Guardrails
Site
Walkways and Steps
Guardrails
Site
Walkways and Steps
Hand Railing
Site
Walkways and Steps
Hand Railing
Site
Walkways and Steps
Stairs/Steps - Broken, damaged
or missing
29
Affecting less than or equal to 5%
of walkways
NOD
Affecting more than 5% of
walkways
Site - Cracks/Settlement/Heaving
(Walkways/Steps) - Lx
Lx
Pass
NA
20;21
Guardrails are missing, damaged, Height is 30" or more as measured
loose, or otherwise unusable
vertically from floor/grade.
Site - Broken/Missing Hand Railing
(Stairs) - Lx
Lx
Fail
NA
21;22
Guardrails are missing, damaged, Height is less than 30" as
loose, or otherwise unusable
measured vertically from
floor/grade.
Handrail for 4 or MORE risers is
missing, damaged, loose, or
otherwise unusable
Handrail for LESS than 4 risers is
missing, damaged, loose, or
otherwise unusable
NOD
Pass
NA
21;22
Fail
NA
21;22
Pass
NA
21;22
Fail
NLT
21;22
Site - Broken/Missing Hand Railing
(Stairs) - Lx
Lx
NOD
Site - Broken/Damaged/Missing
Steps (Stairs) - Lx
Lx
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