National Healthy Homes Training Center and Network
Healthy Homes Maintenance Checklist
Shingles in good condition
No trip, fall, choking, sharp edge hazards
Check chimney, valley, plumbing vent, skylight flashing
Fence around pool intact
Make sure gutters discharge water away from building
Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites
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Water drains away from house
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Developed for the National Healthy Homes Training Center by Terry Brennan and Ellen Tohn, technical advisors to the National Center for Healthy Housing.
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To maintain a healthy home, occupants should keep it dry, clean, well-ventilated, free from contaminants, pest-free, safe and well-maintained. Good home maintenance can act to
reduce allergens, prevent illness, and reduce injury from accidents. This checklist provides basic guidelines; items may need to be checked more often depending on local conditions and manufacturer suggestions.
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The following checklist was developed for the Healthy Homes Training Center and Network as a tool for healthy home maintenance. A healthy home is one that is constructed, maintained, and rehabilitated in a manner that is conducive to good occupant health.
Check attic vents
Drain outdoor faucets and hoses
Check attic for signs of roof leaks
Clean window wells and check drainage
Check for icicles and ice dams
winter
Look for peeling paint
Clean gutters and downspouts
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Look for signs of leaks where deck attaches to house Check below window & door that flashing intact Repair broken, cracked glass Look for signs of leaks at window and door sills
No wet surfaces, puddles
Clean dryer vent
Sump pump and check valve working
Check exhaust ducts are clear
Floor drain working Vacuum basement surfaces Check for signs of rodents, bats, roaches, termites
Maintenance Checklist continued on next page
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