2) Repair/Maintain - Cracks, holes, settlement, heaving and/or deterioration were found in the driveway. Recommend that qualified contractor repair as necessary.

3) Minor Defect - One or more fences were leaning and in need of repair.

4) Maintain - An unlevel walking surface was not found on the decor pavers located on the left front of the home. This can be a trip hazard. Recommend that qualified person reset pavers so that the surface is level.

6) Repair/Replace - An anomaly that appears to be a fractured masonry unit was found to the left of the garage door. Recommend that a contractor evaluate further and render recommendations or repairs.

7) Safety, Repair/Replace - There was no bonding wire found attached to the pool pump as required. Bonding wires are required in an attempt to lessen the shock potential for swimmers in the event of an arc fault with the pool pump motor. Recommend that an electrical contractor evaluate and install a bonding wire, per building standards.

8) Safety, Repair/Replace - The skimmer drain located in the pool body was missing. This is a drowning hazard. Recommend that a contractor install an approved cover per building standards.

9) Safety - Though likely not mandated during this pool construction, and as a safety recommendation, ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was not visible for the pool pump and luminaire. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. The Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends that GFCI protection be installed as follows:
On underwater lighting circuits operating at more than 15 volts
On all electrical equipment used with pools, spas and hot tubs, including heaters operated on 240-volt circuits
On all outdoor receptacles and any indoor receptacles that could potentially be used to power electrical appliances within 20 feet of the water's edge
In accordance with applicable local codes and the NEC
A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?POOLGFC

10) Safety - The shock cover was missing from the pool timer. Exposed wiring can be contacted as a result.

11) Repair/Replace - The swimming pool Luminaire was inoperable when all provided switches were operated. Luminaires are mandated so that the depth of the pool can be established during nighttime hours, prior to entering the pool. Recommend inquiring with the seller as to the location of the luminaire switch or that a pool contractor repair or replace as necessary.

12) Repair/Maintain - Groutline cracks were found on some coping tiles. Water can enter the pool structure as a result. Recommend that a qualified person regrout affected coping tiles.

14) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The roof surface above the rear patio appeared to be near the end of its service life and will likely need replacing in the near future even if repairs are made now. Recommend discussing replacement options with a roofing contractor, and budgeting for a replacement roof surface in the near future.

15) Repair/Replace - Fascia flashing was not replaced during the recent reroof. Recommend considering replacement of any damaged or bent facia and soffit materials.

16) Repair/Replace - Extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes for one or more downspouts were misaligned. Water can accumulate around the building foundation or inside crawl spaces or basements as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install, replace or repair extensions as necessary so rainwater drains away from the structure.

17) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - Corrosion was found on a few areas of the metal roof surface. Recommend that a licensed roofing contractor evaluate further and render recommendations, repairs, or replacement of affected areas.

18) Maintain - Significant amounts of debris have accumulated in one or more gutters or downspouts. Gutters can overflow and cause water to come in contact with the building exterior, or water can accumulate around the foundation. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend cleaning gutters and downspouts now and as necessary in the future.

19) Maintain - A splash guard was missing at the base of the rear valley. This condition can lead to water splashing over and into the pool and onto the pool coping area. Recommend that a qualified person install a component necessary to prevent splash over.

20) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - A few roof trusses were cut or modified to allow passage of the HVAC plenum. This condition occurred when the air-handler was moved into the laundry room. The roof structure has likely been weakened as a result. Trusses are engineered components and shouldn't be cut or modified by builders or homeowners. Repairs may involve restoring the trusses to their original condition or configuration. Recommend that a licensed structural engineer evaluate and prescribe repairs as necessary. A qualified contractor should perform repairs per the engineer's specifications.

21) Maintain - Recommend installing an insulation batt over the attic hatch. This will lesson radiant attic heat into the master bedroom and bath.

23) Safety, Repair/Replace - The door between the garage and the house did not appear to be fire resistant, or the inspector was unable to verify that it was via a label. This is a potential safety hazard. House to garage doors, to prevent fire and fumes from spreading from the garage into interior living space, should be constructed of fire-resistant materials. Doors, generally considered to be suitable for the purpose, are solid core wood, steel, honeycomb steel or a door that has been factory labeled as fire rated. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace or repair the door and, at that time, make any other corrections that might be required to provide suitable fire resistance between the garage and the dwelling per standard building practices. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?AGFR

24) Safety, Repair/Replace - One or more cracks and pillowing were found in the attached garage ceiling. Current standard building practices call for wooden-framed ceilings and walls that divide the house and garage to provide limited fire-resistance rating to prevent the spread of fire from the garage to the house. Recommend that a qualified person repair per standard building practices. For example, by patching openings or holes, firestopping holes or gaps with fire-resistant caulking, and/or installing fire-resistant wall covering (e.g. Type X drywall). For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?AGFR

25) Safety, Repair/Maintain - The photoelectric sensors that trigger the auto-reverse feature on the garage vehicle door automatic opener was located at the opener, instead of at the vehicle door base. This is a potential safety hazard. A qualified person should relocate sensors so they are 4-6 inches from the floor per standard building practices. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GDPES

26) Repair/Replace - Fungal rot and corrosion were found at the garage pedestrian door. You may wish to replace this door in the near future.

27) Repair/Replace - The strike latch for the pedestrian door was loose. Recommend a qualified Person repair as necessary, so that movement is not present.

28) Minor Defect - No luminaire or light fixture was found at the garage pedestrian door landing. All entry doors should be illuminated during night hours to prevent trip hazards. Recommend that electrician install a fixture per building standards.

29) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more electric receptacles at the garage, exterior and/or pool had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices. General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:

• Outdoors (since 1973)
• Bathrooms (since 1975)
• Garages (since 1978)
• Kitchens (since 1987)
• Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
• Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
• Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)

For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GFCI

30) Safety, Repair/Replace - A wire conductor indicated by green was found attached to the neutral bus-bar in the distribution panel. This wire is spliced with an unsheathed wire circuit. If this wire is indeed, a neutral wire, unsheathed wiring is not approved for neutral wire conductors. Recommend that an electrician evaluate further and repair as necessary.

31) Safety, Repair/Replace - Non-metallic sheathed wiring was installed at one or more locations, and was subject to damage such as on easily accessible wall or ceiling surfaces. The insulation can be damaged by objects coming in contact with it, resulting in exposed, energized wires. Also, copper conductors can break after being repeatedly moved or bent. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing protective conduit or re-routing wires through walls or ceilings.

32) Safety, Repair/Replace - Non-metallic sheathed wiring was loose, unsupported, or inadequately supported at one or more locations. Such wiring should be trimmed to length if necessary and attached to runners or to solid backing with fasteners at intervals of 4 1/2 feet or less. Fasteners should be installed within 12 inches of all enclosures. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices.

33) Safety, Repair/Replace - Bare wire ends, or wires with a substandard termination, were found at the left front corner of the home. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary. For example, by cutting wires to length and terminating with wire nuts in a permanently mounted, covered junction box.

34) Safety, Repair/Replace - Wire splices for the garage door opener were exposed and were not contained in a covered junction box. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing permanently mounted junction boxes with cover plates where needed to contain wiring splices.

35) Safety, Repair/Replace - The electrical receptacle under the kitchen sink tested open ground. Such receptacles may appear to be grounded when they aren't. This is a shock hazard, and can damage equipment plugged into such receptacles. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?FLSGRND

36) Safety, Repair/Replace - Smoke alarms were missing from one or more bedrooms. Smoke alarms should be installed as necessary so a functioning alarm exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, in each bedroom, on each level and in any attached garage. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRM

37) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The right SER conductor is routed in the manner that the conductor protrudes from the panel enclosure when the dead front/panel cover is removed. This condition makes it difficult for the panel cover to be secured as a result. Recommend evaluation by an electrician and repairs if deemed necessary.

41) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Significant corrosion was found in drain and/or waste pipes or fittings. This can indicate past leaks, or that leaks are likely to occur in the future. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as necessary.

42) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Water backed up and leaked from the clean-out located opposite the kitchen sink area. Recommend that a plumber evaluate and repair as necessary. Note: The kitchen sink drained slowly.

43) Maintain, Evaluate - Based on visible components or information provided to the inspector, this property appeared to have a private sewage disposal (septic) system. These are specialty systems and are excluded from this inspection. Comments in this report related to this system are made as a courtesy only and are not meant to be a substitute for a full evaluation by a qualified specialist. Generally, septic tanks should be pumped and inspected every 3 years. Depending on the type of system and municipal regulations, inspection and maintenance may be required more frequently, often annually. Recommend the following:

• Consult with the property owner about this system's maintenance and repair history
• Review any documentation available for this system
• Review inspection and maintenance requirements for this system
• That a qualified specialist evaluate, perform maintenance and make repairs if necessary

For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SEPTIC

48) Repair/Replace - An error code was present. Area code E06 is described as software determined that water temperature is too high. Based on the drop in temperature between the setting and actual temperature obtained, a plumber should evaluate the water heater further, and repair or replace as necessary.

50) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Supply air from the air conditioning or heat pump cooling system was not cool enough. It should be 14-20 degrees Fahrenheit cooler than at the return duct(s) or current room temperature. This may be caused by refrigerant loss, dirty coils, a failing compressor, an over-sized fan, or a deficient return-air system. Recommend that a qualified HVAC contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.

51) Repair/Replace - The insulation was damaged or deteriorated on sections of the metal ductwork. This can result in reduced energy efficiency, moisture inside heating ducts, and/or "sweating" on cooling ducts. This ductwork is original to the home. Recommend considering replacement with a modern flex duct.

52) Repair/Replace - The cooktop exhaust fan was obstructed by the cabinet in which mounted. Recommend that a qualified person repair or reconfigure as necessary.

53) Repair/Replace - The freezer door was difficult to open. It appears to be striking the wall to the right.

54) Repair/Maintain - The sink drained slowly. See plumbing section for additional clean-out leak defect. Recommend clearing drain and having a qualified plumber repair evaluate the back-up necessary.

55) Repair/Maintain - The microwave is installed too far back into the niche. This condition is leading to obstruction of the recirculating vent. Recommend that an appliance technician install the microwave per manufacturer’s specifications.

56) Minor Defect - No ice or water were found in the refrigerator's ice maker and water dispenser. It may be in the "off" position or be inoperable. The ice maker's condition is unknown, and it is excluded from this inspection. If concerned, have a qualified person evaluate and repair if necessary.

57) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The hot water supply flow for the full bath sinks was low or inoperable. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as necessary.

58) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The hot water temperature or flow for the master bath shower was low or inoperable. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as necessary.

59) Repair/Replace - The master bath shower door was difficult to open or close. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

60) Repair/Replace - Water leaked from the flow and temperature control valve for the master bath shower. Recommend that a plumber evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

61) Repair/Maintain - The aerator for the left full bath sink appears to be partially obstructed. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.

65) Repair/Replace - One or more doors dragged on the carpet below and were difficult to open and close. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. For example, by trimming bottoms of doors.

66) Repair/Maintain - The lock mechanism on the rear sliding glass door was difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person adjust or repair as necessary.

67) Repair/Maintain - One or more "pocket" doors were stuck or difficult to operate. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

68) Minor Defect - Corroded door hinges were found on the bath/pool entry door. Recommend replacing rotted hinges as necessary.