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3. Bathroom 3.1 Bathroom Present Most units have easily identifiable bathrooms (i.e., a separate room with tollet, washbasin and tub or shower). In some cases, however, you will encounter units with scattered bathroom facilities (Le., toilet. washbasin and tub or shower located in separate parts of the unit). At a minimum, there must be an enclosure around the toilet. In this case, count the enclosure around the toilet as the bathroom and proceed with 3.2-3.9 below, with respect to this enclosure. If there is more than one bathroom that is normally used. rate the one that is in best condition for Part 3. Ifthere is a second bathroom that is also used, complete Part 4 of the checklist for this room. (See Inspection Manual for additional notes on rating the second bathroom.) 3.2 - 3.9 Explanation for these items is the same as that pro- vided for "Uving Room" with the following modifica- tions: 3.2 Electricity Note: The requirement is that at least one permanent light fixture is present and working 3.3 Electrical Hazards Note: In addition to the previously mentioned hazards, outlets that are located where water might spiash or collect are considered an electrical hazard. 3.5 Window Condition Note: The absence of a window does not fail this item in the bathroom (see item 3.13. Ventilation, for relevance of window with respect to ventilation). If there is no window, but a workin9 vent system is present, check "Pass." 3.7 Wall Condition Note: Include under nonhazardous defects (that would pass, but should be noted) the following: broken or loose tile; deteriorated grouting at tub/wall and tub/floor joints, or tiled surfaces; water stains. 3.8 Floor Condition Note: include under nonhazardous defects (that would pass. but should be noted) the following: missing floor tiles; water stains. 3.10 Flush Toitet in Enclosed Room in Unit The toilet must be contained within the unit, be in proper operating condition, and be available for the exclusive use of the occupants of the unit (i.e., outhouses or facilities shared by occupants of other units are not acceptable). It must allow for privacy. Not working means: the toilet is not connected to a water supply; it is not connected to a sewer drain; it is clogged; it does not have a trap; the connections, vents or traps are faulty to the extent that severe leakage of water or escape of gases occurs; the flushing mechanism does not function properly. If the water to the unit has been turned off, check "Inconclusive." Obtain verification from owner or manager that facility works properly when water is tumed on. Comment to the right of the form if the toilet is "present, exciusive, and working," but has the following types of defects: constant running; chipped or broken porcelain; slow draining. If drain blockage is more serious and occurs further in the sewer line, causing backup, check item 7.6, "Fail," under the piumbing and heating part of the checklist. A sign of serious sewer blockage ;s the presence of numerous backed-up drains, 3.11 Fixed Wash Basin or Lavatory in Unit The wash basin must be permanently installed (I.e., a portable wash basin does not satisfy the requirement). Also, a kitchen sink used to pass the requirements under Part 2 olthe checklist (kitchen facilities) cannot also serve as the bathroom wash basin. The wash basin may be located separate from the other bathroom facilities (e.g., in a hallway). Not working means: the wash basin is not connected to a system that will deliver hot and cold running water; it is not connected to a properly operating drain; the connectors (or vents or traps) are faulty to the extent that severe leakage of water or escape of sewer gases occurs. If the water to the unit or the hot water unit has been turned off, check "Inconclusive." Obtain verification from owner or manager that the system is in working condition. Comment to the right of the form if the wash basin is "present and working," but has the foHowing types of minor defects: insufficient water pressure; dripping faucets; minor leaks; cracked or chipped porcelain; slow drain (see discussion above under 3.10). 3.12 Tub or Shower in Unit Not present means that neither a tub nor shower is present in the unit. Again, these facilities need not be ;n the same room with the rest of the bathroom facilities. They must, however, be private. Not working covers the same requirements detailed above for wash basin (3.11). Comment to the right of the form If the tub or shower is present and working, but has the following types of defects: dripping faucet; minor leaks: cracked porceiain; slow drain (see discussion under 3.10); absent or broken support rod for shower curtain. 3.13 Venlllation Working vent systems include: ventliatlon shafts (non-mechanical vents) and eiectric fans. Electric vent fans must function when switch is turned on. (Make sure that any malfunctions are not due to the fan not being plugged in.) If electric current to the unit has not been turned on (and there is no open able window), check "Inconclusive." Obtain verification from owner or manager that system works. Note: exhaust vents must be vented to the' outside, attic, or crawlspace. Previous editions are obsolete Page 6 of 20 form HUD.52580-A (9//2000) ref Handbook 1420.8