H-2A Agricultural
HOUSING SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST

1. HOUSING SITE
   -well drained
   -weeds controlled
   -free from refuse and litter
   -not in flood plane
   -500 ft. from livestock
   -animal wastes & other hazards managed
   
   
2. SEWAGE DISPOSAL/PLUMBING
   -approved sewage disposal system
   -construction to prevent contamination of the water supply
   
   
3. WATER SUPPLY
   -approved water system
   
   
4. ELECTRICAL 
   -approved electrical system
   
   
5. HOUSING INTERIOR
   -foundation sealed and sound
   -roof sound and water-tight
   -all doors, windos, and vents weather-tight and in good repair
   -screens provided for all openings
   
   
6. KITCHENS
   -stove with 2 burners per each 10 people
   -food and utensil storage area
   -refrigerator/freezer
   -sink with hot & cold running water
   -adequate seating
   -adequate lighting and ventilation
   -floor, ceiling, walls easily cleanable and non-absorbent
   -10-B fire extinguisher inspected and charged
   
   
7. SLEEPING ROOMS
   -single beds - 12" from floor; 36" apart
   -double bunks - 48" apart; 27" between each
   -double beds in family units; no triple bunks
   -each occupant provided bed; mattress & cover; pillow, pillow case; sheets & blankets
   -one electrical outlet/person/private room
   -one outlet/5 people/dormitory
   
   
8. TOILET
   -adequate number for capacity
   -adequate supply of toilet paper
   -located in work areas as required
   
   
9. LAUNDRY, HANDWASHING, BATHING FACILITIES
   -one basin for 6 people
   -one shower head for 10 people
   -one tub for 6 people
   -one washing machine per 30 people or
   -weekly transportation agreement
   
   
10. FIRE PREVENTION
    -fire extinguishers
    
    
11. ELECTRICAL
    -kitchen- 2 outlets, 1-20 amp in existing
    -2- 20 amp in new kitchens
    -laundry room- 1 ceiling or wall light fixture and 1 separate wall outlet
    -halls/stairways- 1 ceiling light fixture and switches at top & bottom of stairs
    -living room- 1 ceiling light & 1 separate wall outlet
    -toilet/bathrooms- one ceiling or wall fixture & 1 wall outlet
    -nooutlets on floor surface
    
    
12. SAFETY
    -toxic chemicals not to be stored in housing area
    -first aid kit properly stocked
    -pressure relief valve on hot water heater
    -no unvented flame heater