Bathroom
A room equipped with a water closet or toilet, tub and/or shower, sink, cabinet(s) and/or closet.
This inspectable item can have the following deficiencies:
- Bathroom Cabinets - Damaged/Missing
- Lavatory Sink - Damaged/Missing
- Plumbing - Clogged Drains
- Plumbing - Leaking Faucet/Pipes
- Shower/Tub - Damaged/Missing
- Ventilation/Exhaust System – Inoperable
- Water Closet/Toilet - Damaged/Clogged/Missing
Bathroom Cabinets – Damaged/Missing
Deficiency: You see damaged or missing cabinets, vanity tops, drawers, shelves, doors, medicine cabinets, or vanities.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: You see damaged or missing cabinets, vanity tops, drawers, shelves, doors, medicine cabinets or vanities that are not functioning as they should for storage or their intended purpose.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: N/A
Lavatory Sink – Damaged/Missing
Deficiency: A basin (sink) is missing or shows signs of deterioration or distress.
Note: If you see the stopper near the sink area, do not record it as a deficiency.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: The sink can be used, but you see either of these:
- There are cracks or extensive discoloration in more than 50% of the basin;
-OR A stopper is missing.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: The sink cannot be used, because the sink or associated hardware is missing or has failed.
Plumbing – Clogged Drains
Deficiency: Water does not drain adequately in the shower, tub, or basin (sink).
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: Water does not drain freely, but the fixtures can be used.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: The fixtures are not usable, because the drain is completely clogged or shows extensive deterioration.
Plumbing – Leaking Faucet/Pipes
Deficiency: You see that a basin, shower, water closet, tub faucet, or associated pipes are leaking water.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: You see a leak or drip that is contained by the basin, and the faucet or pipe can be used.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: You see a steady leak that is adversely affecting the area around it.
-OR The faucet or pipe cannot be used.
Shower/Tub – Damaged/Missing
Deficiency: The shower, tub, or components are damaged or missing. This includes associated hardware, such as grab bars, shower doors, etc.
Note:
- This does not include leaking faucets and pipes.
- If you see the stopper near the shower/tub area, do not record it as a deficiency.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: A stopper is missing.
Level 2: The shower or tub can be used, but you see cracks or extensive discoloration in more than 50% of the basin.
Level 3: The shower or tub cannot be used for any reason. The shower, tub, faucets, drains, or associated hardware is missing or has failed.
Ventilation/Exhaust System – Inoperable
Deficiency: The apparatus used to exhaust air has failed.
Note:
- If a resident has blocked an exhaust fan but it can function properly, do not record this as a deficiency.
- If a resident has disconnected a fan, consider it functional if it can be immediately reconnected for your inspection.
- If there was never a bathroom fan, do not record this as a deficiency.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: An exhaust fan is not functioning.
-OR A bathroom window cannot be opened.
Level 3: N/A
Water Closet/Toilet – Damaged/Clogged/Missing
Deficiency: A water closet/toilet is damaged or missing.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: Fixture elements, seat, flush handle, cover etc., are missing or damaged.
-OR The toilet seat is cracked, or the hinge is broken.
Level 3: The bowl is fractured or broken and cannot retain water.
-OR The water closet/toilet is missing.
-OR There is a hazardous condition.
-OR Th water closet/toilet cannot be flushed, because of obstruction or another defect.