425-652-6515

Kevin@Hergert.com

Wa. State Home Inspector 619

WSDA Structural Pest Inspector 79988

Serving King and Snohomish Counties
issaquah home inspector
Home Inspection Seattle 2012-0427

 

 

 

 

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Table of Contents

 

Summary of Inspection....................................................................................................... 3

Electrical System................................................................................................................. 5

Plumbing System................................................................................................................. 7

Water Heater....................................................................................................................... 8

Site..................................................................................................................................... 10

Building Exterior............................................................................................................... 12

Crawlspace........................................................................................................................ 15

Garage............................................................................................................................... 18

Living Room...................................................................................................................... 20

Kitchen.............................................................................................................................. 22

Family Room..................................................................................................................... 23

Powder Room.................................................................................................................... 24

Utility Room...................................................................................................................... 25

Hallways............................................................................................................................ 26

Master Bedroom Suite....................................................................................................... 27

Bedrooms 2 and 3............................................................................................................. 29

Main Bathroom.................................................................................................................. 30

Attic................................................................................................................................... 31

Structural Pest Inspection Diagram................................................................................... 32

 

 

Summary of Inspection

 

All items listed in the Summary of each section are listed below. Additional comments may be written in the body of the report. Please read the entire report. All items listed below should be further evaluated, inspected, modified, and/or corrected by a licensed professional in that corresponding or related trade.

 

WDO refers to “Wood Destroying Organism” as defined by the Washington State Department of Agriculture

 

- Items in this font are general comments throughout report.

 

 

Electrical System

- Install missing plate covers where needed at light switches and outlets

Plumbing System

Water Heater

- Earthquake restraints are not installed, the water heater is significantly out of level

Site

- Reverse grade at several areas surrounding the house

- Vegetation in contact with structure (WDO conducive condition)

- Some downspouts do not discharge into the underground drainage system. This water discharge may contribute to water in the crawlspace and/or settlement of exterior concrete

- Substantial settlement and breakage of the rear concrete slab. The wood steps are substantially sloped and are a slip hazard

- Substantial settlement of the side garage parking area. There is added stress to the underground electrical service wires due to this settlement

Building Exterior

- Evidence of structural settlement at the front porch

- Minor wood rot at the siding surrounding the chimney. This area should be kept clean of debris

- Recommend cover the fascia tails with roofing or flashing to prevent wood rot

- Recommend clean roof from debris and moss. Do not pressure wash the roof

- The OSB sheathing is deteriorating at the eaves. When the roof is replaced, recommend replace the eave sheathing with plywood

- There is substantial debris in the gutters and evidence of disconnected downspouts

Crawlspace

- The vapor barrier is missing at the Family room area

- Evidence of moisture intrusion. The moisture stains indicate water in the entire crawlspace. Recommend continue to monitor. Exterior re-grading or a sump pump may be needed. The crawlspace discharge pipe does not appear to be functioning a intended

- Minor evidence of wood rot-moisture damage to a central support post

- Wood debris should be removed from the crawlspace (WDO conducive condition)

Garage

- The beam in the garage supporting the second floor has been over–notched. There is no e evidence of structural sag. Recommend continue to monitor

- There is substantial settlement of the garage slab. There are unsupported areas visible beneath the slab of up to 6” +-.  The added tension on the domestic water supply is also a concern

- Several electric wire splices and surface wires are not properly installed

Living Room

- The electrical wall register in the entryway area is overheating and a fire hazard

- The Cadet model FX-102 is listed in a class action lawsuit due to a fire hazard. Recommend replacement of all heaters of this model. It is presumed that all heater within the house are the same model

- Evidence of window seal failure (fogging)

Kitchen

- The kitchen faucet is loose

- Recommend GFCI protection for Kitchen electrical outlets. Do not GFCI protect the refrigerator

Family Room

Powder Room

- Door to room does not latch

Utility Room

Hallways

- Carbon monoxide detectors are required at each level of the house and outside the vicinity of the bedrooms

Master Bedroom Suite

- Recommend smoke detector at each floor and every bedroom

- Recommend re-caulking the tub tile and the tub at the floor

- The toilet is not secured to the floor

Bedrooms 2 and 3

- Failed window seal (fogging) at the South bedroom

Main Bathroom

- Recommend re-caulking the tub tile and the tub at the floor

Attic

 

Electrical System

 

 

 

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Service

 

Type:

Underground

Meter Location:

Side of garage

Voltage:

240

 

 

 

 

Panel

 

 

Location:

Garage

Manufacturer:

Challenger

Type:

Dual bus bar

Panel Rating:

200 AMP

Main Disconnect:

200 AMP

Serv. wire Size/ Rating:

200 AMP

Sub-panel:

No

Grounding:

Copper to exterior ground rod, limited visibility

Panel Clearance:

30” wide, 3’ in front as required

 

 

 

 

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Exterior grounding

 

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Bonding to plumbing pipes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breakers/ Wiring

 

 

Type:

Copper romex

Breakers:

No visible defects

 

- Install missing plate covers where needed at light switches and outlets

 

 

 

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No evidence of over heating

 

 

Plumbing System

 

 

                                   

Domestic Water

 

Supply:

Public water per listing, not included in this inspection

Supply Pipe:

Copper pipe where visible 

House Piping:

Copper where visible

Pipe Condition:

Satisfactory where visible

Main Water Shut off:

@ garage

 

 

 

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Domestic Water Shut off

 

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Copper domestic water pipes

 

 

 

 

 

Sanitary Sewer

 

 

Discharge:

Public sewer per listing, not included in this inspection

House Piping:

ABS where visible

Pipe Condition:

Satisfactory where visible

 

Water Heater

 

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Water Heater

 

Location:

Garage

Make/ Model:

- Not noted

Fuel Type:

Electric

Capacity:

50 gallon

 

 

 

 

Useful Life

 

 

Est. Useful Life new:

12 years

Est. age of heater:

4 years +-

 

 

 

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Data plate

 

 

 

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Upper heating element operative

 

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Lower heating element operative

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

 

TMP valve:

As per required

Earthquake Straps:

- Earthquake restraints are not installed, the water heater is significantly out of level

 

 

 

 

Water Temperature

 

 

Safe water temperature:

120 deg F per industry standards

Measured temperature:

- Temperature not measured

Site

 

 

                                   

Site

 

Grade at structure:

- Reverse grade at several areas surrounding the house

Earth to wood contact:

Clearance as required

Vegetation contact:

- Vegetation in contact with structure (WDO conducive condition)

Roof drain discharge:

Underground and surface discharge

 

- Some downspouts do not discharge into the underground drainage system. This water discharge may contribute to water in the crawlspace and/or settlement of exterior concrete

 

 

 

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Vegetation in contact with the structure

 

 

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Vegetation in contact with the structure

 

 

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Downspout does not discharge into the pipe at the S.E. corner of the garage

 

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Reverse exterior grade

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driveway

 

 

    Type:

Concrete

  Condition:

Satisfactory

  Trip Hazard:

None

 

 

 

 

Front walks/ steps

 

 

    Type:

Concrete

  Condition:

Satisfactory,  minor settlement

  Trip Hazard:

None

 

 

 

 

Rear walks/ steps

 

 

    Type:

Concrete and wood

  Condition:

- Substantial settlement and breakage of the rear concrete slab. The wood steps are substantially sloped and are a slip hazard

 

- Substantial settlement of the side garage parking area. There is added stress to the underground electrical service wires due to this settlement

  Trip Hazard:

- See commend above

 

 

 

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Settlement of the rear slab

 

 

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Settlement of the rear slab

 

 

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Settlement of the side parking slab

 

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Settlement stress placed on the electrical service

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

Overhead Power Lines:

N/A

Retaining Walls:

None that affect structure

Underground Oil Tank:

No visible evidence

Irrigation System:

None visible

Building Exterior

 

 

                                   

General Condition

 

Structural Movement:

- Evidence of structural settlement at the front porch

Exterior doors:

Satisfactory

Windows (ext. cladding):

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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 Evidence of settlement at the front porch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Siding

 

 

    Type:

Cedar and plywood

  Condition:

Satisfactory

 

- Minor wood rot at the siding surrounding the chimney. This area should be kept clean of debris

 

- Recommend cover the fascia tails with roofing or flashing to prevent wood rot

Window/Door Flashing:

Satisfactory

  Caulking:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Minor wood rot at the chimney siding

 

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Minor wood rot at fascia tails

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roof

 

 

Estimated Pitch:

4:12

Material:

Composition

Layers:

1+

How Inspected:

From the street and rear yard and traversed the lower roof

Condition:

- Recommend clean roof from debris and moss. Do not pressure wash the roof

 

- The OSB sheathing is deteriorating at the eaves. When the roof is replaced, recommend replace the eave sheathing with plywood

Ventilation:

Eave and roof vent

Plumbing Vents:

Satisfactory

Flues:

Satisfactory

Flashing:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Moss on roof (typical)

 

 

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Moss on roof (typical)

 

 

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Roof above the Living and Dining room

 

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Roof (typical)

 

 

 

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Deterioration of OSB sheathing at eaves

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gutters/ Downspouts

 

 

Type:

Continuous metal

Condition:

- There is substantial debris in the gutters and evidence of disconnected downspouts

 

 

 

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Debris in gutters (typical)

 

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Disconnected downspout above the South bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Outlets:

- Not tested

Switches/Lights:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Hose Bibs:

Tested

Crawlspace

 

 

                                   

General

 

Visibility:

Space is vacant

Access location:

Entry coat closet

How viewed:

Traversed entire crawlspace

 

 

 

 

Moisture

 

 

Ventilation:

Appears adequate

Vapor Barrier:

- The vapor barrier is missing at the Family room area

Moisture Intrusion:

- Evidence of moisture intrusion. The moisture stains indicate water in the entire crawlspace. Recommend continue to monitor. Exterior re-grading or a sump pump may be needed. The crawlspace discharge pipe does not appear to be functioning a intended

Sump Pump:

None visible

 

 

 

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Moisture intrusion at the sewer discharge pipe

 

 

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Moisture and the discharge pipe below the kitchen area

 

 

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Moisture staining on the foundation walls

 

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No vapor barrier below the Family room

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structural

 

 

Foundation:

No visible defects

Mudsill:

No visible defects

Joists:

No visible defects; limited visibility

Post-Beams:

- Minor evidence of wood rot-moisture damage to a central support post

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

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Moisture damage to a central support post

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insulation

 

 

Under-floor:

Satisfactory

Domestic Water Pipes:

None

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Condition:

Satisfactory

Valves/ Other:

None visible

 

 

 

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ABS discharge

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Outlets:

None visible

Wiring/ junction boxes:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Structural Pests

 

 

Conducive Material:

- Wood debris should be removed from the crawlspace (WDO conducive condition)

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

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Wood debris in the crawlspace (typical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuisance Pests

 

 

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

Garage

 

Type: Attached

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Space is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

 

- The beam in the garage supporting the second floor has been over–notched. There is no e evidence of structural sag. Recommend continue to monitor

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Slab:

- There is substantial settlement of the garage slab. There are unsupported areas visible beneath the slab of up to 6” +-.  The added tension on the domestic water supply is also a concern

 

 

 

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The wall near the water heater has a gap of 6” + beneath resulting from settlement

 

 

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The water main supply runs beneath the slab

 

 

 

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Void beneath the garage slab

 

 

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Void beneath the garage slab

 

 

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Void beneath the slab viewed from

 the crawlspace void in the foundation wall

 

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Notched garage beam

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

 

Fire separation:

As required where visible

Ignition point > above FF:

In compliance

Safety barricade to mech.:

In compliance

 

 

 

 

Garage Door

 

 

Type:

Wood roll-up

Springs & Fasteners:

No visible defects

Auto Reverse:

Tested

Photocell reverse:

Tested

Remote openers:

Not present

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

Tested

Outlets:

All visible tested, GFCI protected

 

- Several electric wire splices and surface wires are not properly installed

 

 

 

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Wire splices should be in junction boxes

 

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Exposed wire connections

 

Living Room

 

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Infrared image towards the entryway

 

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Infrared image above the fireplace area

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Electric wall register

 

- The electrical wall register in the entryway area is overheating and a fire hazard

 

- The Cadet model FX-102 is listed in a class action lawsuit due to a fire hazard. Recommend replacement of all heaters of this model. It is presumed that all heater within the house are the same model

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Entry wall heater

 

 

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Entry wall heater

 

 

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Overhheating wall heater at the entryway

 

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Dining room wall heater

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

- Evidence of window seal failure (fogging)

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Fireplace

 

 

Type:

Metal wood burning

Tested:

Ignition tested

Kitchen

 

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Rooms is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Cabinets:

Satisfactory

Countertops:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Appliances

 

 

Dishwasher:

Tested full cycle

Dishwasher air gap:

Visible

Range:

Tested

Ventilation:

Tested

Refrigerator:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

None visible

Disposal:

Tested

Caulking:

Satisfactory

Fixtures:

- The kitchen faucet is loose

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

- Recommend GFCI protection for Kitchen electrical outlets. Do not GFCI protect the refrigerator

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Electric wall register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

Family Room

 

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

 

- Ceiling lights are inoperative. Presumed burnt out bulbs

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Electric wall register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

As required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

- Not noted

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Powder Room

 

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Cabinets:

Satisfactory

Countertops:

Satisfactory

Mirrors:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested, GFCI protected

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Electric wall heater

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

Mechanical ventilation:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

- Door to room does not latch

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Bath Hardware:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

None visible

Caulking:

Satisfactory

Toilet Secure:

Satisfactory

                Fixtures:

No visible defects

Utility Room

 

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Heat lamp

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

Mechanical ventilation:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

- Screen is damaged

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

None visible

Caulking:

Satisfactory

                Fixtures:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Appliances

 

 

Washer:

Tested water with hose to drain

Dryer Connection:

Electric

Dryer:

n/a. Vented to outside

Appliance Condition:

n/a

Hallways

 

Location: Floors 1 and 2

 

                                   

General Room Condition

Visibility:

Space is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

Smoke Detector:

Tested

 

- Carbon monoxide detectors are required at each level of the house and outside the vicinity of the bedrooms

 

- RCW 19.27.530 Carbon monoxide … for any owner-occupied single-family residence that is sold on or after July 26, 2009, the seller must equip the residence with carbon monoxide alarms in accordance with the requirements of the state building code before the buyer or any other person may legally occupy the residence following such sale.  An approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units and on each level of the dwelling and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Fixed

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Stairwell

 

Handrails:

As required

Barricades:

As required

Trip Hazard:

None

Master Bedroom Suite

 

Location: Floor 2

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Cabinets:

Satisfactory

Countertops:

Satisfactory

Mirrors:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Infrared image of framing

 

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Infrared image of framing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested. Bathroom outlets are GFCI protected

Smoke detector:

- None

 

- Recommend smoke detector at each floor and every bedroom

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Electric wall heater

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

Mechanical ventilation:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

As required

Operation:

Tested

Egress:

Appears to provide reasonable emergency egress

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Bath Hardware:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

None visible

Caulking:

- Recommend re-caulking the tub tile and the tub at the floor

Toilet Secure:

- The toilet is not secured to the floor

Tub/Shower surround:

Satisfactory

                Fixtures:

No visible defects

Bedrooms 2 and 3

 

Location: Floor 2

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Rooms are partially occupied

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

Smoke Detector:

- None

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Electric wall register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

- Failed window seal (fogging) at the South bedroom

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Egress:

Appears to provide reasonable emergency egress

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

 

- By pass guides are missing at the closet doors

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Main Bathroom

 

Location: Floor 2

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Mirrors:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested, GFCI protected

 

- The GFCI outlets are redundant as there is a GFCI outlet on this circuit in the garage

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Heat lamp

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

Mechanical ventilation:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Bath Hardware:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

None visible

Caulking:

- Recommend re-caulking the tub tile and the tub at the floor

Toilet Secure:

Satisfactory

Tub/Shower surround:

Satisfactory

                Fixtures:

No visible defects

Attic

 

Location: Over main body of house

 

                                   

General

 

Visibility:

Space is vacant

Access location:

Front bedroom closet

How viewed:

- From the attic access due to closet shelving in the way and restricted access due to the truss height

 

- There is no attic access or visibility above the entry, Living room, dining room, and Kitchen

 

 

 

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Attic (typical)

 

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Limited access due to truss configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture

 

 

Roof Ventilation:

Appears adequate

Moisture Intrusion:

No visible evidence

Bath/Kitchen fans :

All vent to outside

 

 

 

 

Structural

 

 

Structure Type:

Manufactured trusses

Sheathing:

OSB

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

 

Insulation

 

 

Type:

Blown in

Condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Outlets:

None visible

Wiring/ junction boxes:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Structural Pests

 

 

Conducive Material:

No visible evidence

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

 

Nuisance Pests

 

 

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

 

Structural Pest Inspection Diagram

 

 

Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO)

 

Conducive Conditions

(CC)

WDO-AB

Anobid Beetles

 

CC-BG

Bare Ground

WDO-CA

Carpenter Ants

 

CC-CD

Conducive Debris

WDO-DT

Dampwood Termites

 

CC-EM

Excessive Moisture

WDO-MA

Moisture Ants

 

CC-EW

Earth-Wood Contact

WDO-OB

Other  Beetles

 

CC-FC

Failed Caulking

WDO-RF

Rot Fungus

 

CC-IV

Inadequate Ventilation

WDO-ST

Subterranean Termites

 

CC-RG

Restricted Gutter

 

 

 

CC-VC

Vegetation Contact

Inspection Conditions

(IC)

 

 

 

IC-CSA

Crawl Space Access

 

 

 

IC-IA

Inadequate Clearance

 

 

 

 

 

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