INSTITUTE FOR CHALLENGING Structure and Zoning All doors, stairs and windows accessible; plumbing, electric and DISO RG AN QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Animals and Pests Normal animal control (behaviorfsanitation); Household Functions No excessive clutter; all rooms properly Health and Safety Safe, sanitary; no odors; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appliance or HVAC device not working for longer than one season; some plumbing or electrical systems not fully functional; fire or CO detectors non?existent or non?functional animal control; visible or odorous pet waste; visible pet fur/hairffeathers; light to medium evidence of common household pests/insects Clutter beginning to obstruct living areas; slight congestion of exits, entrances, hallways and stairs; some household appliances not functional; inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance Diminished appropriate sanitation; odors from dirty dishes, food prep, laundry, toilets; mildew present; medication control questionable . . approved number of used; appliances functional; good . . OPTIONAL flredindcgo I animals; no evidence of housekeeping and maintenance medlcatlon contrOI OK ors Ins a an un Iona rodents Grinseds 1 major exit blocked; 1 major .d f. . VI ence Inappropriate PPE Medical or work gloves; caps (baseball or poly bouffant); first aid kit; insect repellent; hand sanitizer Outside clutter of items normally stored indoors; HVAC devices not working for longer than one season; fire or CO detectors non? existent or non?functional; one part of home has light structural damage (occurring within past six mos.) Animal population exceeds local regulations; inappropriate animal control; inadequate sanitation; audible evidence of pests; medium level of spiders; light insect infestation such as bed bugs, lice, fleas, roaches, ants, silver?sh, spiders, etc. Clutter obstructing functions of key living areas; building up around exits, entrances, hallways and stairs; at least one room not being used for intended purpose; several appliances not functional; inappropriate usage of electric appliances and extension cords; substandard housekeeping and maintenance; hazardous substances in small quantities Limited evidence of maintaining sanitation (heavily soiled food prep areas, dirty dishes, mildew); odors obvious and irritating; garbage cans not in use or overflowing; dirt, dust and debris; dirty laundry throughout house; Rx and OTC medications hazardous control (re children, pets, mentally impaired) MEDIUM PPE Face masks or N95 respirator masks; protection; gloves; disposable coveralls; poly caps; work shoes/boots; first aid kit; hand sanitizer, insect repellent Excessive outdoor clutter of items normally stored indoors; HVAC devices not working for longer than one year; CO detectors non?existent or non?functional; structural damage to home lasting longer than six months; water damaged floors, damaged walls and foundations, broken windows, doors or plumbing; odor or evidence of sewer backup Animal population exceeds local ordinances; poor animal sanitation; destructive behavior; excessive spiders and webs; bats, squirrels, rodents in attic or basement (audible and visible); medium insect infestation Diminished use and accessibility to key living areas; several rooms cluttered to extent they cannot be used for intended purposes; clutter inhibits access to doorways, hallways and stairs; inappropriate storage of hazardous/ combustible materials; appliances used inappropriately; improper use of electric space heaters, fans or extension cords Rotting food, organic contamination; expired, leaking cans or bottles, buckled sides and tops; dishes and utensils unusable; no linens on beds; sleeping on mattress; chair or floor; infestation of bedding and/or furniture; medications Rx and OTC medications easily accessible to anybody FULL PPE Face masks or N95 respirator masks; safety goggles, medical or industrial grade latex or nitrile gloves; heavy duty work gloves; disposable coveralls; caps, work shoeslboots; first aid kit; hand sanitizer; insect repellent; headlamp or flashlight Extreme indoor/outdoor clutter; foliage overgrowth; abandoned machinery; ventilation inadequate or nonexistent; HVAC systems not working; water damaged floors, walls and foundation; broken windows, doors or plumbing; unreliable electrical, water and! or septic systems; odor or sewer backup; irreparable damage to exterior and interior structure Animals at risk and dangerous to people due to behavior, health and numbers; pervasive spiders, cockroaches, mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, bats, snakes, etc.; heavy infestation of insects such as bed bugs, lice, fleas, cockroaches, ants, silverfish, etc. Key living spaces not usable; all rooms not used for intended purposes; entrances, hallways and stairs blocked; toilets, sinks and tubs not functioning; hazardous conditions obscured by clutter; appliances unusable; hazardous and primitive use of kerosene, lanterns, candles, fireplace/ woodstove as primary source of heat and/ or light Human urine and excrement present; rotting food; organic contamination; cans or jars expired, leaking or buckled; dishes and utensils buried or nonexistent; beds inaccessible or unusable due to clutter or infestation; pervasive mold and/ or mildew; moisture or standing water; Rx and OTC medications easily accessible to anybody; presence of expired Rx FULL PPE REQUIRED N95 respirator mask or mask with organic filter(s); safety goggles; medical or industrial grade latex, or nitrile gloves; heavy duty work gloves; disposable coveralls, poly caps, work shoes/boots; first aid kit hand sanitizer; insect repellent; headlamp or flashlight Copyright 2011 Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)