| Tier | Criteria | Total Inspection Frequency (includes both periodic and out-of-cycle inspections) |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | A serious or repeated violation relating to sanitation violations or failure to timely remedy violations documented during periodic inspections, investigations or commission orders. |
Twice each year |
| Tier 2 | Repeated, serious violations related to shelter, food, water, and medical treatment or examinations. |
Four times each year |