City of Cape Girardeau

• Must have proper functioning smoke alarm installed in each bedroom, in common hallway outside of bedrooms, and on each floor level including the basement.
   
  
• Must exhibit no evidence of pest infestation.
   
  
• All windows and doors must be maintained in good condition and function properly.
   
  
• Kitchen faucet, sink, and drains must be maintained in good condition and function properly.
   
  
• Kitchen area must have cabinets and/or shelves for storage.
   
  
• Must have adequate space and hookups for stove and refrigerator.
   
  
• Bathroom faucet, lavatory, and drains must be maintained in good condition and function properly.
   
  
• Bathtub/shower faucet and drains must be maintained in good condition and function properly.
   
  
• Toilet must be securely fastened to floor, maintained in good condition and function properly.
   
  
• Plumbing system must be maintained in good condition and function properly.
   
  
• Electrical service panel, switch, receptacle, and junction box covers must be in place.
   
  
• There can be no exposed electrical wiring connections.
   
  
• There must be exterior lighting fixtures installed at entrances and exits.
   
  
• Electrical system must be safe, compliant, and function properly.
   
  
• There must be a securely fastened handrail installed on steps with 4 or more risers.
   
  
• There must be securely fastened guards installed on landings more than 30 inches high.
   
  
• With limited exceptions, bedrooms must have approved emergency egress doors or windows leading directly to the outside with a minimum clear opening of 24 inches high and 30 inches wide.
   
  
• Exhaust fans and dryers must be ventilated to the outside.
   
  
• Furnished appliances must function properly.
   
  
• There must be an approved and properly functioning heating system.
   
  
• Rental unit must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
   
  
• Interior ceilings, walls, floors, and stairs must be maintained in good condition.
   
  
• Exterior roof, walls, foundation, decks, porches, and steps must be maintained in good condition.
   
  
• Rental unit must be structurally sound and safe to occupy.

Pests

CDC Bed Bugs FAQs
EPA Guide to Bed Bugs
Bed Bug Control Best Practices
Pest Control: Resources for Managers
Resources for Apartment Residents
Help! It’s a Roach!
Preventing Pests at Home (PDF)

Mold

A Brief Guide to Mold

Portals

HUD.GOV
East Missouri Action Agency

Contacts

Anna Kangas, AIA - Building & Code Enforcement Manager
Gary Hill - Property Maintenance & Zoning Inspector
Allan Fletchall - Property Maintenance & Zoning Inspector

inspections@cityofcape.org