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Serving King and Snohomish Counties
Home Inspection Everett 2011-1107
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Address: |
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Property Description: |
(2) story single family home |
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Property age/ size: |
Built 1986, 2,250 s.f. per listing |
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Occupancy Status: |
Vacant |
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Inspection Date: |
11/07/2011 |
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Inspection Time: |
9:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. |
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Weather Conditions: |
Overcast and light rain, 45 deg F +- |
Table of Contents
Summary of Inspection....................................................................................................... 3
Electrical System................................................................................................................. 5
Plumbing System................................................................................................................. 6
Heating System................................................................................................................... 7
Water Heater....................................................................................................................... 9
Site..................................................................................................................................... 11
Building Exterior............................................................................................................... 13
Crawlspace........................................................................................................................ 17
Garage............................................................................................................................... 19
Living Room and Dining Room........................................................................................ 21
Kitchen.............................................................................................................................. 22
Family Room and Nook.................................................................................................... 24
Utility and Powder Room................................................................................................. 25
Hallways............................................................................................................................ 26
Master Bedroom Suite....................................................................................................... 27
Bedrooms 2, 3, 4, and 5.................................................................................................... 29
Main Bathroom.................................................................................................................. 31
Attic................................................................................................................................... 33
Structural Pest Inspection Diagram................................................................................... 35
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.
- Items in this font are considered a minor cost and/or cosmetic.
- Items in this font are considered a substantial cost an extreme safety concern.
Electrical System
Plumbing System
Heating System
- Recommend installation of gas piping drip leg to prevent debris in gas line from entering furnace
Water Heater
- Earthquake restraints not properly installed
- Water heater flue is not secured at draft hood. Duct tape is not an approved connection method for the flue (several locations)
- Furnace flue does not have proper clearance to combustibles
Site
- Recommend re-grade front right comer to allow drainage away from structure
- Structure in contact with ground (WDO conducive condition). Recommend 4-6” separation between ground and structure
- Trip hazard at front walkway
Building Exterior
- Evidence of wood rot at fascia (barge) boards
- Recommend clean all roof areas of debris and moss build-up
- Front right downspout is not connected. All gutters should be cleaned off debris
- Barricade missing at front porch area
- Rear decks are in marginal condition. Deck at hillside has the potential to rotate as it is cantilevered and not connected to any anchorage at the other end
Crawlspace
- Recommend inspect crawlspace for defects once all insulation is replaced
- Furnace condensation pump discharges into crawlspace
- There is no visible evidence that the home is secured to the foundation
- Crawlspace insulation is extensively damaged by rodents. Recommend removal and replacement
- Recommend properly seal crawlspace access to prevent rodent infestation
Garage
- Bottom plate at front of garage appears to have been replaced with non-treated wood. Recommend replace with treated wood and protect exterior from moisture intrusion
- Recommend seal all breaches in the drywall to comply with fire separation of garage to house guidelines. Use Type X fire rated drywall
- Wood rot at garage door panels
- All electrical switches and outlets to have plate covers. Secure light fixtures
Living Room and Dining Room
- Recommend clean fireplace and flue
Kitchen
- Evidence of active leak from Main bathroom above. Likely source is the bathtub
- Switch plate cover missing in Kitchen
- Electrical outlets are not GFCI protected. Outlet to right of oven is not grounded
Family Room and Nook
- Outlet to right of sliding glass door is not grounded
Utility and Powder Room
- Electrical outlet for washing machine not wired correctly (hot/neutral reversed)
- Fan in bathroom appears inoperative
Hallways
- Hardwood flooring not secure at hallway (trip hazard)
- Front door drags on tile flooring; no door-stop
Master Bedroom Suite
- Mechanical ventilation appears inoperative
- Window seal failed at North window
- Leak beneath sink (waste line)
- Toilet is not properly secured to floor
- Shower door does not seal at base
Bedrooms 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Replace damaged electrical outlet in front left bedroom
- Water heater flue passes thru bedroom living space. This flue should be sealed inside of a wall. Maintain proper clearances to flue. Expansion foam is an indication of a leak at the roof collar. Foam and drywall are considered combustible material
- (2) bedroom doors drag on carpeting
Main Bathroom
- Evidence of moisture damage at exterior wall below window sill in shower
- Substantial chips in bathtub
Attic
- Plumbing vent is disconnected at main bathroom
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No evidence of over heating |
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Service
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Type: |
Underground |
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Meter Location: |
Side of garage |
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Voltage: |
240 |
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Panel
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Location: |
Garage |
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Manufacturer: |
Sylvania |
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Type: |
Dual bus bar |
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Panel Rating: |
200 AMP |
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Main Disconnect: |
200 AMP |
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Serv. wire Size/ Rating: |
200 AMP |
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Sub-panel: |
No |
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Grounding: |
Copper to exterior ground rod, limited visibility |
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Panel Clearance: |
30” wide, 3’ in front as required |
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- Panel cover door is broken off |
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Breakers/ Wiring
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Type: |
Copper romex |
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Breakers: |
No visible defects |
Plumbing System
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Domestic Water
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Supply: |
Public water |
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Supply Pipe: |
Copper where visible |
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House Piping: |
Copper where visible |
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Pipe Condition: |
Satisfactory where visible |
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Main Water Shut off: |
@ crawlspace. There may be an additional location within the house or garage |
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Domestic Water Shut off |
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Sanitary Sewer
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Discharge: |
Public sewer |
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House Piping: |
ABS where visible |
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Pipe Condition: |
Satisfactory where visible |
Heating System
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Furnace
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Location: |
Garage |
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Make/ Model: |
Rheem 90 + manufactured 09/2005 |
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Fuel Type: |
Natural gas |
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BTUH Input: |
60,000 |
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BTUH Output: |
- Not noted |
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Efficiency Rating: |
High-efficiency |
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- Gas not available, not tested |
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Useful Life
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Est. Useful Life new: |
25 years |
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Est. age of furnace: |
6 years +- |
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Heat Exchanger |
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Visible Inspection: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
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Gas detection test: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
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Burner test: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
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Operation |
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Thermostat: |
Programmable @ floor 1 hall |
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Disconnect: |
Switch on furnace |
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Combustion Air: |
Appears adequate |
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Filter: |
Located below furnace |
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Filter location |
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Flue/ Gas Piping |
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Flue Secure: |
Inspected |
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Flue clearances: |
Per requirements where visible |
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Gas Piping: |
- Recommend installation of gas piping drip leg to prevent debris in gas line from entering furnace |
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Heat Gain
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Rating: |
40-70 deg F |
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@ return air: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
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@ nearest register: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
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Heat Gain: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
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Water Heater
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Location: |
Garage |
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Make/ Model: |
Kenmore Power miser s/n 0850A002083 |
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Fuel Type: |
Natural gas |
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Capacity: |
50 gallon |
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- Gas not available, not tested |
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Useful Life
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Est. Useful Life new: |
12 years |
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Est. age of heater: |
3 years +- |
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Safety
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TMP valve: |
Inspected |
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Earthquake Straps: |
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Expansion Tank: |
Installed |
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Flame Rollout: |
No visible evidence |
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Flue
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Secure: |
- Water heater flue is not secured at draft hood. Duct tape is not an approved connection method for the flue (several locations) |
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Clearances: |
- Furnace flue does not have proper clearance to combustibles |
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Draft Hood: |
Inspected |
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Flue not secured to draft hood |
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Duct tape used as a connector |
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Improper clearance to combustibles |
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Water Temperature
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Safe water temperature: |
120 deg F per industry standards |
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Measured temperature: |
- Gas not available, not tested |
Site
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Site
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Grade at structure: |
- Recommend re-grade front right comer to allow drainage away from structure |
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Earth to wood contact: |
- Structure in contact with ground (WDO conducive condition). Recommend 4-6” separation between ground and structure |
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Vegetation contact: |
Negligible |
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Roof drain discharge: |
Underground discharge |
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Metal shield attached to siding |
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Siding in contact with ground (typical) |
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Reverse grade to house at front right corner |
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Driveway
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Type: |
Concrete |
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Condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Trip Hazard: |
None |
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Front walks/ steps
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Concrete |
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Condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Trip Hazard: |
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Trip hazard at front walkway |
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Miscellaneous
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Overhead Power Lines: |
N/A |
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Retaining Walls: |
None that affect structure |
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Underground Oil Tank: |
No visible evidence |
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Irrigation System: |
None visible |
Building Exterior
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General Condition
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Exterior doors: |
Satisfactory |
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Windows (ext. cladding): |
Satisfactory |
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Siding
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Type: |
Cedar |
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Condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Window/Door Flashing: |
Satisfactory |
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Caulking: |
Satisfactory |
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Wood rot at fascia |
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Roof
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Estimated Pitch: |
12:12 and 4:12 |
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Material: |
Composition and wood shake |
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Layers: |
1+ |
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How Inspected: |
From street and neighbor driveway and traversed mid-section of front roof. Access to roof limited due to 12:12 pitch with algae covered shakes (slip-fall hazard) |
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Condition: |
- Recommend clean all roof areas of debris and moss build-up |
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Ventilation: |
Eave and roof vent |
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Plumbing Vents: |
Satisfactory |
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Flues: |
Satisfactory |
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Flashing: |
Satisfactory |
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Debris in valley |
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Valley by front bedroom must be maintained |
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Moss on rear roof area |
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Gutters/ Downspouts
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Type: |
Continuous metal |
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Condition: |
Satisfactory, debris in gutters |
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- Front right downspout is not connected. All gutters should be cleaned off debris |
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Disconnected downspout |
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Electrical
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Outlets: |
Tested |
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Switches/Lights: |
Tested |
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Plumbing
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Hose Bibs: |
Tested |
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Gas Piping: |
Inspected (locked) |
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Decks
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Structure: |
Pressure treated joists |
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Decking: |
Cedar |
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Condition: |
Marginal |
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Connection to Structure: |
Not visible |
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Trip Hazard: |
Yes |
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Handrails: |
As required |
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Barricades: |
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- Rear decks are in marginal condition. Deck at hillside has the potential to rotate as it is cantilevered and not connected to any anchorage at the other end |
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General
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Visibility: |
Space is vacant |
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Access location: |
Exterior access |
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How viewed: |
Traversed entire crawlspace except beneath family room and utility room due to insulation debris |
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- Recommend inspect crawlspace for defects once all insulation is replaced |
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Moisture
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Ventilation: |
Appears adequate |
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Vapor Barrier: |
As required |
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Moisture Intrusion: |
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- Evidence of moisture intrusion at front corner of Living room. See building exterior section |
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Sump Pump: |
None visible |
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Evidence of moisture intrusion beneath Living Room |
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Condensation pump discharge into crawlspace |
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Structural
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Foundation: |
No visible defects |
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Mudsill: |
No visible defects |
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- There is no visible evidence that the home is secured to the foundation |
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Joists: |
No visible defects; limited visibility |
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Post-Beams: |
Satisfactory |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Insulation
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Under-floor: |
- Rodent damaged |
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- Crawlspace insulation is extensively damaged by rodents. Recommend removal and replacement |
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Domestic Water Pipes: |
- Rodent damaged |
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Heating Supply: |
- Rodent damaged |
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Rodent damaged insulation |
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Plumbing
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Condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Valves/ Other: |
- Main shut off appears to be located near entryway area |
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Electrical
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Outlets: |
None visible |
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Wiring/ junction boxes: |
No visible defects |
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Heating/ Ventilation
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Duct Work: |
No visible defects |
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Ventilation Ducts: |
No visible defects |
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Gas Piping: |
No visible defects |
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Structural Pests
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Conducive Material: |
No visible evidence |
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Visible Evidence: |
No visible evidence |
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Nuisance Pests
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Visible Evidence: |
- Recommend properly seal crawlspace access to prevent rodent infestation |
Garage
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Type: Attached |
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Space is occupied |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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- Bottom plate at front of garage appears to have been replaced with non-treated wood. Recommend replace with treated wood and protect exterior from moisture intrusion |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Slab: |
Satisfactory |
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Replaced bottom plate |
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Safety
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Fire separation: |
- Recommend seal all breaches in the drywall to comply with fire separation of garage to house guidelines. Use Type X fire rated drywall |
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Ignition point > above FF: |
In compliance |
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Safety barricade to mech.: |
In compliance |
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Missing drywall in garage |
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Garage Door
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Type: |
Wood roll-up |
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Springs & Fasteners: |
No visible defects |
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Auto Reverse: |
n/a |
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Photocell reverse: |
n/a |
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Remote openers: |
n/a |
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Wood rot at garage door panels |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
Tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested |
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- All electrical switches and outlets to have plate covers. Secure light fixtures |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
Not required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Screen: |
None |
Living Room and Dining Room
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Rooms are vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested |
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Smoke Detector: |
No |
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Heating
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Source: |
Floor register |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
Not required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Screen: |
No visible defects |
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- Screen at Dining room is damaged |
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Doors/Millwork
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Fireplace
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Type: |
Metal wood-burning |
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Tested: |
Damper and screen |
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Room is vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
- Evidence of active leak from Main bathroom above. Likely source is the bathtub |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Cabinets: |
Satisfactory |
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Countertops: |
Satisfactory |
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Location of moisture. See image to right
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Moisture at ceiling Moisture meter reading is 35 % |
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Appliances
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Dishwasher: |
- Power turned off the dishwasher; not tested |
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Dishwasher air gap: |
Visible |
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Oven: |
Tested |
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Cooktop: |
Tested |
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Microwave: |
Not tested |
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Ventilation: |
Tested (recirculating type) |
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Refrigerator: |
n/a |
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Plumbing
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Functional flow: |
Appears adequate |
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Hot/ Cold: |
- Hot water not active; not tested |
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Drainage: |
Appears adequate |
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Visible leaks: |
None visible |
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Disposal: |
Tested |
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Caulking: |
Satisfactory |
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Fixtures: |
No visible defects |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
- Electrical outlets are not GFCI protected. Outlet to right of oven is not grounded |
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Heating
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Source: |
Adjacent room |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
Not required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Screen: |
- Window screen is damaged |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
Family Room and Nook
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Room is vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested |
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Smoke Detector: |
No |
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Heating
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Source: |
Floor register |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
Not required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Screen: |
- None |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
Utility and Powder Room
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Location: Floor 1 |
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Rooms are vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Cabinets: |
Satisfactory |
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Countertops: |
Satisfactory |
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Mirrors: |
Satisfactory |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested, GFCI protected (reset location for all bathrooms) |
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- Electrical outlet for washing machine not wired correctly (hot/neutral reversed) |
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Heating
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Source: |
Floor register |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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Mechanical ventilation: |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
As required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Screen: |
No visible defects |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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- Door latch to garage does not operate properly (have to turn knob to close) |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Bath Hardware: |
Satisfactory |
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Plumbing
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Functional flow: |
Appears adequate |
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Hot/ Cold: |
- Hot water not active; not tested |
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Drainage: |
Appears adequate |
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Visible leaks: |
None visible |
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Caulking: |
Satisfactory |
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Toilet Secure: |
Satisfactory |
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Tub/Shower surround: |
Satisfactory |
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Fixtures: |
No visible defects |
Hallways
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Location: Floors 1 and 2 |
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General Room Condition |
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Visibility: |
Space is vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested |
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Smoke Detector: |
Tested |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Stairwell |
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Handrails: |
As required |
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Barricades: |
As required |
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Trip Hazard: |
None |
Master Bedroom Suite
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Location: Floor 2 |
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Room is vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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- Evidence of remodeling project at partition walls near bathroom |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Cabinets: |
Satisfactory |
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Countertops: |
- Potion of countertop is loose |
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Mirrors: |
Satisfactory |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested. Bathroom outlets are GFCI protected |
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Smoke detector: |
No |
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Heating
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Source: |
Floor register and heat lamp |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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Mechanical ventilation: |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
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Tempered: |
As required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Egress: |
Appears to meet current egress standards |
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Screen: |
- Several window screens not installed |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Bath Hardware: |
Satisfactory |
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Plumbing
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Functional flow: |
Appears adequate |
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Hot/ Cold: |
- Hot water not active; not tested |
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Drainage: |
Appears adequate |
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- Slow drain at bathroom sink; drain stop disconnected |
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Visible leaks: |
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Caulking: |
Satisfactory |
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Toilet Secure: |
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Tub/Shower surround: |
Satisfactory |
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Fixtures: |
No visible defects |
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Rooms are vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Dark stain on ceiling may indicate inadequate ventilation in rafters above. Recommend clean surface and continue to monitor |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested |
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Smoke Detector: |
No |
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Heating
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Source: |
Floor register |
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- Unknown purpose of ceiling register in rear bedroom |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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- Water heater flue passes thru bedroom living space. This flue should be sealed inside of a wall. Maintain proper clearances to flue. Expansion foam is an indication of a leak at the roof collar. Foam and drywall are considered combustible material
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Exposed water heater flue in bedroom |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
Not required |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Egress: |
Appears to meet current egress standards |
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Screen: |
No visible defects; some screens missing |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
Main Bathroom
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Location: Floor 2 |
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General Room Condition
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Visibility: |
Room is vacant |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Moisture Infiltration: |
No visible evidence |
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Walls: |
Satisfactory |
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Ceiling: |
Satisfactory |
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Flooring: |
Satisfactory |
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Cabinets: |
Satisfactory |
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Countertops: |
Satisfactory |
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Mirrors: |
Satisfactory |
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Electrical
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Switches/Lights: |
All visible tested |
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Outlets: |
All visible tested, GFCI protected |
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Heating
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Source: |
Heat lamp |
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Air Flow/ Heat Gain: |
Satisfactory |
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Mechanical ventilation: |
No |
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Windows
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Glazing: |
No visible defects |
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Tempered: |
No |
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Operation: |
Tested |
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Screen: |
No visible defects |
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Doors/Millwork
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Operation/latching: |
Tested |
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Door condition: |
Satisfactory |
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- Doorstop not installed |
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Millwork condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Bath Hardware: |
Satisfactory |
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Plumbing
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Functional flow: |
Appears adequate |
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Hot/ Cold: |
- Hot water not active; not tested |
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Drainage: |
Appears adequate |
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Visible leaks: |
None visible |
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- See comment in Kitchen section |
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Caulking: |
Satisfactory |
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Toilet Secure: |
Satisfactory |
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Tub/Shower surround: |
- Evidence of moisture damage at exterior wall below window sill in shower |
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Fixtures: |
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- Sink drain-stop disconnected |
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General
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Visibility: |
Space is vacant |
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Access location: |
Rear bedroom closet and garage ladder |
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How viewed: |
Traversed entire attic space |
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Moisture
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Roof Ventilation: |
Appears adequate |
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Moisture Intrusion: |
No visible evidence |
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Bath/Kitchen fans : |
All vent to outside |
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Structural
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Structure Type: |
Manufactured trusses |
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Sheathing: |
OSB and 1 x 4 ship sheathing |
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Structural Movement: |
No visible evidence |
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Insulation
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Type: |
Blown in |
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Approximate Depth: |
10” +- |
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Condition: |
Satisfactory |
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Flues/Vent Stacks
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Plumbing Stacks: |
All vented to exterior |
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Gas Flues: |
No visible defects |
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Disconnected plumbing stack |
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Electrical
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Outlets: |
None visible |
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Wiring/ junction boxes: |
No visible defects |
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Structural Pests
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Conducive Material: |
No visible evidence |
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Visible Evidence: |
No visible evidence |
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Nuisance Pests
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Visible Evidence: |
No visible evidence |
Structural Pest Inspection Diagram
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Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) |
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Conducive Conditions (CC) |
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WDO-AB |
Anobid Beetles |
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CC-BG |
Bare Ground |
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WDO-CA |
Carpenter Ants |
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CC-CD |
Conducive Debris |
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WDO-DT |
Dampwood Termites |
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CC-EM |
Excessive Moisture |
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WDO-MA |
Moisture Ants |
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CC-EW |
Earth-Wood Contact |
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WDO-OB |
Other Beetles |
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CC-FC |
Failed Caulking |
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WDO-RF |
Rot Fungus |
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CC-IV |
Inadequate Ventilation |
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WDO-ST |
Subterranean Termites |
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CC-RG |
Restricted Gutter |
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CC-VC |
Vegetation Contact |
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Inspection Conditions (IC) |
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IC-CSA |
Crawl Space Access |
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IC-IA |
Inadequate Clearance |
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