The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office has been finding the same code violations as they are inspecting rental properties. The most common issue found inspecting rental properties are basic safety issues.
The most common issues are:
- No or Non-operational Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors and missing batteries.
- Fire extinguishers – Nonexistent, out of date, or empty extinguishers.
- Electrical outlet protective cover nonexistent or damaged which causes an electrical hazard.
These issues are basic fire safety items, and the Code Office wants to make sure that the public knows that these items are required to be in all rental properties. We encourage rental property owners to reach out to our office if they think they have any issues of concern within their rental property.
Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. (740 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com
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