By inspecting 89 different features of houses and apartments, the Kirksville Fire Department can determine that properties meet the highest standards of excellence in the community. Property must meet all qualifications to make the list. Landlords may request a free evaluation but are not required to participate. If a dwelling meets all of the qualifications, it is placed on the Grade A list. The list will be made available to the University, the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and the city.
Lists are available at the fire station.
If a dwelling does not meet Grade A standards, the landlord may make changes based on the evaluation. But they are not required to do so, nor are they penalized for not making changes. There is no list of properties failing to meet the standards. However, not being on the Grade A list does not exclude a house from being considered safe and efficient. A dwelling may be kept off the list for minor reasons, such as a lack of parking spaces.