The Sunflower Cottage

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Inspections

1. Jun 23, 2026 Pre-inspection · 7 non-critical
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Private well testing - frequency; nitrate

     Nitrate testing of the private well was not completed once every 12 months from the date that the previous sample was completed.

     Correction: Complete nitrate testing of the private well.

     Code ATCP 72.16(2)(g)1

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Private well testing - frequency; bacteria

     Bacteriological testing of the private well was not completed once every 12 months from the date that the previous sample was completed.

     Correction: Complete bacteriological testing of the private well.

     Code ATCP 72.16(2)(g)1.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Handrail on stairs height 30-38"

     The height of the provided stair handrail measures between 26 inches and 30.5 inches measured vertically from the nose of the tread to the top of the handrail.

     Correction: Provide a stair handrail at a height between 30 to 38 inches measured vertically from the nose of the tread to the top of the handrail.

     Code ATCP 72.18(2)(a)2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Guard spacing <= 6"

     The space between guards, and the space formed between the bottom guard and the steps, is more than 6 inches.

     Correction: Modify the space between guards, and the space formed between the bottom guard and the steps, to be equal to or less than 6 inches.

     Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)3.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Stairs - area formed by riser, tread, bottom guard <= 8"

     The triangular area formed by the tread, riser and bottom guard on the back yard exterior stairs is more than 8 inches in width.

     Correction: Modify the triangular area formed by the tread, riser and bottom guard on the [describe location of stairway] to be equal to or less than 8 inches in width.

     Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)5.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Guard height >= 36" - elevated surfaces

     The guard height measures 30.5 inches on the top and bottom steps of the back door staircase as measured vertically above the adjacent walking surface.

     Correction: Modify the guard height to be equal to or greater than 36 inches on the back door staircase as measured vertically above the adjacent walking surface.

     Code ATCP 72.18(2)(b)6.a.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     Building evacuation diagram (TRH) - posted or provided

     The building evacuation diagram is not conspicuously posted or is not provided.

     Correction: Post the building evacuation diagram in each sleeping room or provide in the check-in materials given to guests.

     Code ATCP 72.18(6)(b)1.