HVAC System (Unit)
System to provide heating, cooling and ventilation to the unit. This does not include
building heating or cooling system deficiencies such as boilers, chillers, circulating
pumps, distribution lines, fuel supply, etc., or occupant owned or supplied heating
sources.
This inspectable item can have the following deficiencies:
Convection/Radiant Heat System Covers Missing/Damaged
General Rust/Corrosion
Inoperable
Misaligned Chimney/Ventilation System
Noisy/Vibrating/Leaking
Convection/Radiant Heat System Covers Missing/Damaged (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: A cover on the convection/radiant heat system is missing or damaged, which
could cause a burn or related injury.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: At least 1 cover is missing or substantially damaged, allowing contact
with heating/surface elements or associated fans.
Comment:
Level 3: When the system is operational during an inspection and you see a Level
3 deficiency, a real-time hazard exists, you must record it manually under "Hazards
(Health and Safety)."
General Rust/Corrosion (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: You see a component of the system with deterioration from oxidation or
corrosion of system parts. Deterioration is defined as rust and/or formations of metal
oxides, flaking, or discoloration, or a pit or crevice.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: You see deterioration from rust and corrosion on the HVAC units in the
dwelling unit. The system still provides enough heating or cooling.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: N/A
Inoperable (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: The heating, cooling, or ventilation system does not function.
Note: If the HVAC system does not operate because of seasonal conditions, do not
record this as a deficiency.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: The HVAC system does not function; it does not provide the heating or
cooling it should. The system does not respond when the controls are engaged.
Comment:
Level 3: If this condition is a health and safety concern, you must record it
manually under "Hazards (Health and Safety)."
Misaligned Chimney/Ventilation System (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: The exhaust system on either a gas, oil fired, or coal unit is misaligned.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: You see any misalignment of an exhaust system on a gas fired, oil fired
or coal unit that may cause improper or dangerous venting of gases.
Noisy/Vibrating/Leaking (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: The HVAC distribution components, including fans, are the source of
unusual vibrations, leaks, or abnormal noise. Examples may include, but are not limited
to, screeching, squealing, banging, shaking, etc.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: The HVAC system shows signs of abnormal vibrations, other noise, or
leaks when engaged. The system still provides enough heating or cooling to maintain a
minimum temperature range in the major living areas.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: N/A
System to provide heating, cooling and ventilation to the unit. This does not include
building heating or cooling system deficiencies such as boilers, chillers, circulating
pumps, distribution lines, fuel supply, etc., or occupant owned or supplied heating
sources.
This inspectable item can have the following deficiencies:
Convection/Radiant Heat System Covers Missing/Damaged
General Rust/Corrosion
Inoperable
Misaligned Chimney/Ventilation System
Noisy/Vibrating/Leaking
Convection/Radiant Heat System Covers Missing/Damaged (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: A cover on the convection/radiant heat system is missing or damaged, which
could cause a burn or related injury.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: At least 1 cover is missing or substantially damaged, allowing contact
with heating/surface elements or associated fans.
Comment:
Level 3: When the system is operational during an inspection and you see a Level
3 deficiency, a real-
(Health and Safety)."
General Rust/Corrosion (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: You see a component of the system with deterioration from oxidation or
corrosion of system parts. Deterioration is defined as rust and/or formations of metal
oxides, flaking, or discoloration, or a pit or crevice.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: You see deterioration from rust and corrosion on the HVAC units in the
dwelling unit. The system still provides enough heating or cooling.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: N/A
Inoperable (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: The heating, cooling, or ventilation system does not function.
Note: If the HVAC system does not operate because of seasonal conditions, do not
record this as a deficiency.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: The HVAC system does not function; it does not provide the heating or
cooling it should. The system does not respond when the controls are engaged.
Comment:
Level 3: If this condition is a health and safety concern, you must record it
manually under "Hazards (Health and Safety)."
Misaligned Chimney/Ventilation System (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: The exhaust system on either a gas, oil fired, or coal unit is misaligned.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: N/A
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: You see any misalignment of an exhaust system on a gas fired, oil fired
or coal unit that may cause improper or dangerous venting of gases.
Noisy/Vibrating/Leaking (HVAC – Unit)
Deficiency: The HVAC distribution components, including fans, are the source of
unusual vibrations, leaks, or abnormal noise. Examples may include, but are not limited
to, screeching, squealing, banging, shaking, etc.
Level of Deficiency:
Level 1: The HVAC system shows signs of abnormal vibrations, other noise, or
leaks when engaged. The system still provides enough heating or cooling to maintain a
minimum temperature range in the major living areas.
Level 2: N/A
Level 3: N/A