REAC Top Twenty Deficiencies

There could be a significant increase in your overall inspection score if you make sure the following maintenance items are checked prior to an inspection. Remember, a REAC inspection is a “snapshot in time” of your property – even if you’re in the midst of correcting major problems.  You can always file an appeal if you feel that the inspection is wrong.

1. Water Heater – the pressure relief valve discharge tube extends to within 18 inches of the floor.
2. Misaligned Chimney – the vent stack on gas-operated water heaters or furnaces are properly aligned.
3. Missing HVAC Covers – there are covers on all baseboard heaters.
4. Access to the Electrical Panel – access to the electrical panels is not blocked by furniture or other items not easily removed.
5. Missing Covers – electrical panels that have interior covers (aside from the panel lid box itself) to prevent exposure from the wire connections are in place.
6. Open Breaker/Fuse Ports – open breaker/fuse ports are covered.
7. Doors Damaged Seals – the factory-installed seals on exterior doors, such as building or unit doors, are in place and undamaged.
8. Doors Damaged Hardware – exterior door hardware locks or latches properly and fire doors function as designed.
9. Security Doors – security doors do not have dual-side key locks.
10. Kitchen – stove burners are working.
11. Plumbing – pipes and faucets are not leaking, and areas around any leaks are cleaned up and repaired.
12. Damaged Sinks/Showers – any hardware problems are repaired, diverters are working, drains have stoppers, hot and cold water handles are in place and working.
13. Clothes Dryers – are properly vented to the outside from units or laundry rooms.
14. Storm Water Sewers – are not clogged with trash or leaves.
15. Sanitary Sewer with Damaged Covers – caps located in the grass on the exterior of the building that have been damaged by a lawn mower are cleaned out and repaired.
16. Trash Chutes – hardware is in place and the chute door closes properly.
17. Trash Receptacles – are not overflowing and are adequate in size for the property.
18. Auxiliary Lighting – the backup lighting works even when the test light does not work.
19. Leaking Domestic Water – there are no leaks in the domestic water supply, including the hose bibs located on the exterior of the building.
20. Outlet and Switch Plate Covers – are not cracked or broken.