C.O. INSPECTIONS FOR RESALE AND RENTALS

1. Visible house numbers must be on home. 2. Smoke alarms/detectors are required in all dwellings adjacent to the sleeping areas and on each floor. 3. A carbon monoxide detector is also required adjacent to sleeping areas. 4. Graspable handrails (30" to 38" in height measured from nose of floor or stair tread) are required when there are 3 or more risers on stairs. 5. Guardrails are required at every open portion of stair, landing, porch and balcony, which is more than 30" above grade or floor.  All guards shall have no opening greater than 4".  Guards shall not be less than 36" measured from floor or nose of stair tread. 6. Bath venting must be vented to exterior or room must have window. 7. Heating system must be working, properly vented, combustion air provided and area properly sealed and fire stopped with drywall or fire stop material. 8. Chimney connection in good condition (visual only). 9. Water heater shall have a relief valve with discharge to floor and be in a properly vented area, unless direct vented. 10. Water and drain lines shall not be leaking and shall be properly supported. 11. Electrical fixtures (service wire, outlets, switches, junction boxes and wiring) shall be in safe working order. 12. Garage shall be properly sealed and separated from living space per UCC FTO #13. 13. Garage door openers must operate properly without extension cords. 14. Windows must operate properly. 15. Hazards such as decks, pool fencing, retaining walls, sheds and sidewalks will be checked. For inspections call 856-589-0520 ext. 245