(a) An annual interior and exterior inspection of each rental unit shall be required in order to establish compliance with the minimum maintenance and safety standards that are specified herein and complete an Inspection form provided by the City. Multi-family rental complex are not required to submit an inspection of the interior rental units. Multi-family complex are required to an annual fire inspection of common areas, hallways, lobbies, etc.
Multi-family buildings are required to file an exterior inspection report. The initial annual exterior inspection reports are to be filed by September 30, 2015 . Commencing on January 1, 2016, All future annual exterior inspection reports will be required to be completed between April l and July 31 of each year.
The initial interior inspection reports for single and two family dwellings are to be filed in the first year between July 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016. All future interior inspection reports are to be filed on a biennial basis (every two (2) years) and during the period between June 1 and May 31 of the following year.
(b) Inspections shall be conducted by owner, manager, designated agent or contracted to a City of Rossford registered state certified inspector Any such private inspection agreement/program shall require, at a minimum, the following.
(1) ASHI certified inspectors required. Inspections shall be performed by certified ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) home inspectors.
(2) City forms and inspection timelines required. The results of all inspections shall be clearly documented on city supplied and/or approved inspection forms, and such inspections shall be in compliance with the timelines and criteria specified within this chapter. Any violation of this chapter that is disclosed in the course of the inspection of the premises in question shall be brought into compliance in accordance with the timelines established under the provisions of this chapter. Any unresolved violations shall be reported to the Zoning Inspector of the city so that enforcement proceedings can be commenced.
(3) Provision of completed inspection forms to the city. Copies of all completed rental unit inspection forms, including any forms required by this Code relating to changes in occupancy or ownership, shall be provided to the City Zoning Department in a timely manner.
(4) Provision for city verification of compliance. The city shall have the authority and discretion to verify compliance through the conduction of onsite inspections and/or through any other relevant means.
(5) Fee schedule inspection programs. The following filing fees shall be remitted to the city along with completed inspection forms
A. Single-family dwelling interior inspection | $15.00 |
B. Single-family dwelling exterior inspection | $15.00 |
C. Two-family dwelling interior inspection | $15.00 per unit |
D. Two-family dwelling exterior inspection | $15.00 per site |
E. Multi-family dwelling interior fire inspection | $15.00 per bldg. |
F. Multi-family dwelling exterior inspection | $15.00 per site. |
(6) Re-inspection fee. The initial inspection and up to two re-inspections are included in the filing fee. However, if more than two re-inspections are required in the enforcement of these regulations, each subsequent inspection shall require a reinspection filing fee of$15.00.
(Ord. 2015-14. Passed 6-8-15.)