Do all utilities have to be turned on during the initial inspection?

Yes, all utilities—water, gas, and electricity—must be turned on during the scheduled inspection. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections require these utilities to be operational to properly test for:

• Functioning gas and electric appliances
• Hot and cold water availability
• Absence of leaks
• Properly functioning lights and outlets
• Other essential safety and habitability standards

If these utilities are not turned on, the inspection cannot be conducted and will need to be rescheduled. The owner must contact the inspection department to arrange a new inspection date once all utilities are turned on and operational. This ensures that the unit meets all necessary safety and quality standards as required by HUD regulations.