HIC Housing Inspection & Habitability Standards 2

Question 1

What is the primary code reference health inspectors use when evaluating the maintenance and condition of occupied residential structures?

Accepted Answer

International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)

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International Building Code (IBC)

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Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

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National Electrical Code (NEC)

Question 2

During a housing inspection, a health inspector discovers mold covering 15 square feet in a bathroom. According to EPA guidelines, what action is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A professional mold remediation contractor should be hired

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The tenant may clean it with diluted bleach

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The inspector must collect samples for laboratory analysis first

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The landlord has 30 days to apply mold-resistant paint

Question 3

Under most state housing codes, where must carbon monoxide (CO) detectors be placed in a residence with gas appliances?

Accepted Answer

On each level of the dwelling, near sleeping areas

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Only adjacent to the furnace or boiler

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Only in attached garages where vehicles are stored

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Only in the kitchen near gas cooking appliances

Question 4

What is the EPA action level for lead in drinking water at the tap under the Lead and Copper Rule?

Accepted Answer

15 ppb

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5 parts per billion (ppb)

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10 ppb

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25 ppb

Question 5

What documentation must a health inspector produce to support a formal enforcement action for a housing code violation?

Accepted Answer

Photographs, specific code sections cited, and written inspection reports

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A verbal notice to the tenant is sufficient for minor violations

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A signed statement from the tenant confirming the violation

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A contractor estimate for the required repair costs

Question 6

A health inspector finds inadequate ventilation in a rental unit bathroom. What is the primary health concern associated with this condition?

Accepted Answer

Mold and mildew growth due to excess moisture

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Carbon monoxide buildup from adjacent appliances

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Radon gas accumulation from shower water

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Pest infestation attracted by warm humid air

Question 7

Under HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) used for Section 8 inspections, what is the primary criterion a unit must meet to pass?

Accepted Answer

The unit must be free of health and safety hazards and meet minimum habitability standards

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All cosmetic defects must be repaired before occupancy

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The unit must have central heating and air conditioning

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All kitchen and bathroom appliances must be less than 10 years old