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1.
Do carpets, rugs, and floor coverings have frayed corners or rolled-up edges?
Yes
No
2.
Are there throw rugs in walkways?
Yes
No
3.
Are chairs and couches low to the ground?
Yes
No
4.
Is it necessary to get up to answer the phone?
Yes
No
5.
Do you have to walk over or around cords or wires (extension cords, lamp cords, telephone cords)?
Yes
No
6.
Are there newspapers, boxes, shoes, etc. on the floor?
Yes
No
7.
Do you need to walk around furniture to get through the living area?
Yes
No
8.
Do you have to reach up to pull cords to lights or ceiling fans?
Yes
No
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