Robbinsdale Point of Sale / Truth in Housing Inspections -- Call Apple
If your home is in Robbinsdale, you'll need a Point of Sale evaluation to sell:
Enforcement of Robbinsdale's Point of Sale ordinance began May 1, 2009, and requires a
disclosure report prepared by independent certified evaluators (hired by the seller). Under this
code, licensed evaluators would walk through homes prior to their being placed on the market
and shown for sale. This applies to all single family homes, twin homes, townhouses, and
condominiums (except new construction). Reports would indicate items which are acceptable,
below standards, and require repairs. Required repairs include imminent structural failures,
unsafe electrical and plumbing systems, hazardous or unsanitary conditions, and lack of basic
items (sinks in kitchens, toilet facilities, etc.). For more information see links below or contact
Rick Pearson at 763-531-1266.
A form is required for buyers assuming responsibility from sellers for repair/replace items
identified in the Disclosure Report - see the link below.
If your home is in Robbinsdale, you'll need a Point of Sale evaluation to sell:
- All single family homes, duplexes, condominiums, and townhouses are included
- The report is good for one year or one sale
- Any items marked "Required Repair" on the report must be corrected. Other
deficiencies may be noted but will not require repairs
- A city inspector will inspect the repairs when they're done, not Apple
Enforcement of Robbinsdale's Point of Sale ordinance began May 1, 2009, and requires a
disclosure report prepared by independent certified evaluators (hired by the seller). Under this
code, licensed evaluators would walk through homes prior to their being placed on the market
and shown for sale. This applies to all single family homes, twin homes, townhouses, and
condominiums (except new construction). Reports would indicate items which are acceptable,
below standards, and require repairs. Required repairs include imminent structural failures,
unsafe electrical and plumbing systems, hazardous or unsanitary conditions, and lack of basic
items (sinks in kitchens, toilet facilities, etc.). For more information see links below or contact
Rick Pearson at 763-531-1266.
A form is required for buyers assuming responsibility from sellers for repair/replace items
identified in the Disclosure Report - see the link below.
Repair / Replace Requirements for Point of Sale - Quick List
General conditions
Gas connection problems
Water heater and/or boiler problems
Plumbing issues
Electrical issues
Heating system problems
Clutter - egress obstruction
Sanitation - excessive garbage
Vermin - infestations
To schedule an inspection after the point of sale “Repair/Replace” items are completed,
call 763-531-1268
General conditions
- Potential for imminent structural failure
- Severe deterioration of walls/floors
- No water. No hot water. No electricity
- Staircase or stoop cannot support load
- Sump pump without proper discharge piping
- Missing/improperly installed smoke detectors
- Floor coverings with serious trip hazards
- Broken glass and exposed edges with cut hazard
- Chimney structurally unsafe - visible deterioration of flue liner
Gas connection problems
- Kinked, deteriorated or improperly connected gas pipes
- Unapproved gas connector
- Broken/seized/inoperable gas valves
- Improperly capped/plugged gas valves
Water heater and/or boiler problems
- scorched, missing/broken valves
- leaking
- installed on combustible surface and guidelines prohibit
- no temperature/pressure relief valve
- missing, inoperative, improperly located discharge pipe
- flue improperly installed, evidence of back spillage
- no combustion air
Plumbing issues
- unsanitary plumbing fixtures / missing vent stacks
- improperly abandoned plumbing lines
- improperly operating or no sink in kitchen
- improperly operating or no sink in or near toilet room
- no toilet facility
- no water connections to shower or tub
- improper repairs allowing sewer gas in leaks
- broken, cracked, leaking fixtures
- improperly capped, abandoned drain lines
- water must flow at least a pencil width in lowest tap
- no anti-syphon ballcock in toilet
- visible leakage in waste lines
Electrical issues
- over-fused, tampering to or alteration of wiring
- improper grounding of electrical outlets
- extension cords used as wiring (under floors/through wall)
- broken electrical receptacles / missing cover plates
- No GFCI in remodeled bath areas
- exterior mast broken or improperly secured
- electric wires over outside pool or hot tub
Heating system problems
- signs of leakage, cracks in combustion chamber, uneven discoloration of heat exchanger
- cracked or damaged casing
- improper clearance to combustibles
- missing or clearly defective shut off
- heating system flue not properly installed/sealed, holes caused by rust/corrosion
- free standing space heater that takes own combustion air from room (gas)
Clutter - egress obstruction
Sanitation - excessive garbage
Vermin - infestations
To schedule an inspection after the point of sale “Repair/Replace” items are completed,
call 763-531-1268
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