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More About What's Inspected

  • the roof covering (shingle or membrane)
  • gutters
  • downspouts
  • roof vents, flashings, skylights, chimney and other roof penetrations
  • the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs
  • exterior siding, flashings and trim
     
  • all exterior doors, decks, stoops, steps, stairs, porches , railings, eaves, soffits and fascias; and report as in need of repair any spacing between the intermediate balusters, spindles or rails for steps, stairways, balconies and railings that permit the passage of an object greater than 4 inches in diameter 
     
  • inspect a representive number of windows
  • the vegetation, surface drainage and retaining walls when these are likely fo adversely affect the structure
  • descirbe the exterior wall covering
  • inspect windows and doors for any damaged glass
     
  • the basement
  • the foundation
  • the crawlspace
  • the visible structural componets; and report on the location of the under-floor access openings; report on the present conditions or clear indications of active water penetration; for wood in contact with or near soil; general indications of foundation movement observed, such as but not limited to: cracks in drywall and brick, out of square door frames or floor slopes and report on any cutting, notching and boring of framing members which may present a structural or safety concern
     
  • the heating systems using normal operating controls and describe the energy source and heating method
  • report as in need of repair heating systems which do not operate or report as if the heating systems are deemed inaccessible
     
  • the cooling equipment using normal operating controls
     
  • inspect and determine if the water supply in public or private
  • verify the presence of and identify the location of the main water shut-off valve
  • inspect the water heating equipment including the venting, connections, energy source supply system, and seismic bracing and verify the presence or absence of temperature-pressure relief valves and/or Watts 210 valves (or equal)
  • flush toilets
  • water-test sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage
  • inspect the interior water supply including all fixtures and faucets
  • inspect the drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems including all fixtures
  • descirbe any visible fuel systens
  • inspect the drainage sump pumps and test pumps with accessible floats
  • inspect and describe the water supply, DWV and main fuel shut-off valves as well as the location of the water main and main fuel shut-off valves
  • inspect and report as in need of repair defieiencies in the water supply by viewing the functional flow in two fixtures operated simultaneously
  • inspect and report as need of repair of deficiencies in installation and identification of hot and cold faucets
  • inspect and report as need of repair commodes that hace cracks in the ceramic material, improperly mounted on the floor, leak or have tank componets which do not operate
     
  • the main electric service drop/lateral; meter socket enclosures; and the means for disconnecting the electric service main
  • describe the service disconnect amperage rating if labled
  • panel boards and overcurrent devices (breakers and fuses)
  • report any unused circuit breaker panel openings that are not filled
  • the electric servie grouding and bonding
  • a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles including receptacles observed and deemed to be AFCI protected during the inspection using an AFCI tester where possible
  • test all GFCI (Gound Fault Circuit Interrupter) receptacles and breakers observed with a GFCI tester
  • report the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring, if readily visible
  • report on any tested receptacles in which power in present, polarity is incorrect, is not secured to wall, the cover is not in place, the ground fault circuit interrupter devices are not properly installed or do not operate properly, evidence of arching or excessive heat is present or where the receptacle is not grounded or is int secured to the wall
  • the service entrance conductors and the condition of the conductor insulation
  • report the absence of smoke detectors
  • service entrance cables andf report as in need of repair deficiencies in the integrityh of the sunsulation, drip loop or separation of conductors at weatherheads and clearences from grafde or rooftops
     
  • fireplaces and hearths, hearth extensions and other installed fireplace componets
     
  • attic ventilation and insulations
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