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BATHROOM VENTILATION

TITLE: BATHROOM VENTILATION

DEFICIENCY 1 – UNIT: BATHROOM DOES NOT HAVE PROPER VENTILATION
DEFICIENCY CRITERIA: Neither an exhaust fan nor window are present and operable to provide ventilation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DETERMINATION: Standard This is a standard health and safety issue. A repair, correction, or act of abatement for this deficiency should occur within 30 days.
CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: Within 30 days
HCV – CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: Within 30 days

MORE INFORMATION:

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE
U .S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Page 1 of 5
TITLE: BATHROOM VENTILATION
VERSION: V1.3
DATE PUBLISHED: 7/31/20
D EFINITION: A bathroom exhaust fan is a mechanical ventilation device ducted to the exterior of the house.
PU RPOSE: To draw out stale, impure, and very humid air thereby improving the quality of indoor air.
N AME VARIANTS: Vent fan; Exhaust fan; Bath fan
C OMMON MATERIALS: Plastic; Metal; Vinyl
C OMMON COMPONENTS: Motor; Fan; Cover; Frame; Glass; Ducting; Light
LOCATION: Unit Bathroom
Inside Bathroom in shared area, bathroom in recreation areas (e.g., pool)
Outside None
MORE INFORMATION: None
DEFICIENCY 1: Bathroom does not have proper ventilation
LOCATION: Unit Inside
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE
U .S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Page 2 of 5
DEFICIENCY 1 – UNIT: BATHROOM DOES NOT HAVE PROPER VENTILATION
DEFICIENCY CRITERIA: Neither an exhaust fan nor window are present and operable to provide ventilation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DETERMINATION: Standard This is a standard health and safety issue. A repair, correction, or act of abatement for this deficiency should occur within 30 days.
CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: Within 30 days
HCV – CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: Within 30 days
RATIONALE:
CODE CATEGORY TYPE DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION
R1 Health Indirect Condition could affect resident’s mental, or physical, or psychological state.
If bathroom does not have proper ventilation, then this may increase interior moisture levels, which provides an environment favorable for mold growth and may trigger respiratory issues (e.g., asthma).
R6 Usability and Operability of Fixtures
Direct Because of this condition, the resident is unable to use certain fixtures, features, or appliances, which are reasonably assumed to be part of their rent.
If bathroom does not have proper ventilation, then resident may be unable to use a feature that is assumed to be part of their rent.
M1 Corrective Maintenance
Direct It is reasonable to expect a tenant to report this deficiency, and for facilities management to prioritize a work order response to fix that deficiency.
If bathroom does not have proper ventilation, then it is likely the resident will report this, and the presence of this defect may indicate complaint-based work orders are not being addressed.
INSPECTION PROCESS:
OBSERVATION: - Exhaust fan: Look for the presence of an exhaust fan or vent containing a screen and a corresponding switch.
- Window: Look for a window that is openable from the interior.
REQUEST FOR HELP: - If there is a vent, but no switch, ask the POA how the space is being ventilated.
- If POA indicates the vent is connected to an event-activated vent elsewhere in the building, disregard this deficiency.
ACTION: - If exhaust fan present, activate the switch to determine if the exhaust fan turns on and verify there is airflow.
- More Information:
- A high-rise building may have a passive or motorized central ventilation system and there is a vent in the bathroom, this may require an alternate means of detecting airflow (e.g., paper or tissue test) if otherwise undetectable.
- Tissue test: take a single square of toilet paper and place it along the fan vent while the fan is running. If the fan holds up the toilet paper, then it is working properly.
- POA is allowed to plug in a fan if needed.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE
U .S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Page 3 of 5
TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT:
REQUIRED: - None
USEFUL: - None
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE
U .S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Page 4 of 5
DEFICIENCY 1 – INSIDE: BATHROOM DOES NOT HAVE PROPER VENTILATION
DEFICIENCY CRITERIA: Neither an exhaust fan nor window are present and operable to provide ventilation.
HEALTH AND SAFETY DETERMINATION: Standard This is a standard health and safety issue. A repair, correction, or act of abatement for this deficiency should occur within 30 days.
CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: Within 30 days
HCV – CORRECTION TIMEFRAME: Within 30 days
RATIONALE:
CODE CATEGORY TYPE DESCRIPTION EXPLANATION
R1 Health Indirect Condition could affect resident’s mental, or physical, or psychological state.
If bathroom does not have proper ventilation, then this may increase interior moisture levels, which provides an environment favorable for mold growth and may trigger respiratory issues (e.g., asthma).
R6 Usability and Operability of Fixtures
Direct Because of this condition, the resident is unable to use certain fixtures, features, or appliances, which are reasonably assumed to be part of their rent.
If bathroom does not have proper ventilation, then resident may be unable to use a feature that is assumed to be part of their rent.
M1 Corrective Maintenance
Direct It is reasonable to expect a tenant to report this deficiency, and for facilities management to prioritize a work order response to fix that deficiency.
If bathroom does not have proper ventilation, then it is likely the resident will report this, and the presence of this defect may indicate complaint-based work orders are not being addressed.
INSPECTION PROCESS:
OBSERVATION: - Exhaust fan: Look for the presence of an exhaust fan or vent containing a screen and a corresponding switch.
- Window: Look for a window that is openable from the interior.
REQUEST FOR HELP: - If there is a vent, but no switch, ask the POA how the space is being ventilated.
- If POA indicates the vent is connected to an event-activated vent elsewhere in the building, disregard this deficiency.
ACTION: - If exhaust fan present, activate the switch to determine if the exhaust fan turns on and verify there is airflow.
- More Information:
- A high-rise building may have a passive or motorized central ventilation system and there is a vent in the bathroom, this may require an alternate means of detecting airflow (e.g., paper or tissue test) if otherwise undetectable.
- Tissue test: take a single square of toilet paper and place it along the fan vent while the fan is running. If the fan holds up the toilet paper, then it is working properly.
- POA is allowed to plug in a fan if needed.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF REAL ESTATE
U .S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Page 5 of 5
TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT:
REQUIRED: - None
USEFUL: - None