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HEALTH Observations
1. Spoilable refuse contained in closeable
trash receptacle.
2. Human and/or animal waste contained
in toilet/ animal box/pen.
3. Soiled diapers contained in closeable
trash receptacle.
4. Environment free of unmanaged
(excessive) insect/rodents.
5. Potable water (running or bottled).
6. Toilet in working condition.
7. Environment free of excessive
mold/mildew.
8. Spoilable food chilled or refrigerated.
9. Cleaning agent/soap available for food
preparation area.
10. Observable means of warming/ heating
food.
11. Cleaning agent/soap available for
clothes laundering.
12. Observable (reasonable) means of
laundering clothes.
13. Observable means of (extreme)
temperature control, ie: heat/air
conditioning/fans.
SUSTENANCE Observations
1. Age appropriate, healthy food varieties
available.1
2. Demonstrable ability to maintain food
supply.2
SAFETY Observations
1. External door locking mechanisms in
working order.
2. Windows have no exposed edges or
jagged glass.
3. Smoke detectors in working order.
4. Environment free of exposed electrical
wiring.
5. Firearms/ammunition locked in firearms
safe or have approved locking devices.
6. Home does not have deadman props on
doors, or windows nailed shut.
7. Flammable liquids stored away from
flame/heating units.
8. Space/water heaters have flame/ignition
guards.
9. Railings on staircase are secure.
10. Chemicals secured away from children .
11. Medications/syringes stored out-ofreach of children.
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