Dwelling units must contain an area to store, prepare, and cook food. Kitchen cabinetry should be inspected by opening each door and drawer and checking inside the cabinets and drawers with a flashlight for water stains, loose materials, and deterioration. Check the exterior of cabinets for hardware, peeling paint or stains, and damaged laminate.
The standards evaluate what percentage of the kitchen cabinetry is damaged, missing, or inoperable.
- It should be cited if 50% or more of the cabinetry is missing.
- It should also be cited if a room referred to as a “kitchen” does not have any cabinetry by design.
Inspection Instructions
- Survey storage components in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room for missing, damaged, or inoperable components.
- Visually assess the operation of the storage component.
- Evaluate shelf mounting brackets and hardware, as applicable.
- Attempt to open every drawer and door.
- Drawers and doors should open fully until stopped by the inherent limitations of the hinges or slide tracks. – Some slide tracks do not have stops; in these instances, open the drawer until you can see the back of the drawer.
- Calculate the total number of doors, drawers, and shelves, then divide by the total of missing drawers, doors, and
shelves.
| Def# | Deficiency | Severity | Repair Due | HCV Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food storage space is not present | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 2 | More than 50% of cabinet components are missing, damaged, or inoperable | Moderate | 30 Days | Fail |
| 2 | More than 50% of cabinet components are missing, damaged, or inoperable (Common Area) | Low | 60 Days | Pass |
Cabinet Standard V3.0, Updated 6/16/23
Cabinet Standard V3.0, Updated 8/11/23
Revision:
22
Last modified:
29 August 2023
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