This report published on Thursday, October 20, 2022 5:49:39 PM CDT
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Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Safety
Poses a safety hazard
Repair/Replace
Recommend repairing or replacing
Repair/Maintain
Recommend repair and/or maintenance
Minor Defect
Correction likely involves only a minor expense
Maintain
Recommend ongoing maintenance
Evaluate
Recommend evaluation by a specialist
Monitor
Recommend monitoring in the future
Comment
For your information
Electric
4) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The wire holder (e.g. brackets or fasteners) for the service entrance wires was detached. This is a potential shock and fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.
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5) Safety, Repair/Replace - One or more circuit breakers in main or sub panel appeared to be oversized for the wire, i.e., 20 amp breaker on a 15 amp (14 ga.) wire. This is a potential fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.
Photo 5-1 Studio
6) Safety, Repair/Replace - Neutral and equipment ground wires were bonded (connected) at sub-panel. This should only occur in the main service panel, not sub-panels, and is a shock hazard. Neutral wires should be attached to a "floating" neutral bar not bonded to the panel, and grounding wires should be attached to a separate grounding bar bonded to the sub-panel. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For more information, visit: https://www.reporthost.com/?SUBGRND
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7) Safety, Repair/Replace - One or more receptacles were broken or damaged. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician replace such receptacles as necessary.
Photo 7-1 Coach.
8) Safety, Repair/Maintain - One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles or junction boxes were missing or broken. These plates are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from occurring due to exposed wires. Recommend that a qualified person install cover plates where necessary.
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9) Safety, Monitor - Service drop conductors are too low to the roof. There must be at least 3 ft of clearance between the conductors and the roof surface. At a minimum, be aware of this hazard and be particularly careful when traversing the roof.
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Water Heater (Coach)
17) Safety, Repair/Maintain - Improper slope observed on the water heater exhaust flue. Exhaust flues for gas-combustible appliances should always have at least ¼” per foot of rise to ensure proper venting of toxic gases out of the home. This flue is horizontal if not slightly downward. Recommend this be repaired to prevent backdrafting, a serious safety issue.
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Interior, Doors and Windows
25) Safety, Repair/Replace, Minor Defect - One or more windows cracked or broken. Recommend replacement to prevent further damage/possible injury.
Photo 25-1 Lower
Grounds
27) Safety, Repair/Maintain - Deck/porch components at one or more locations with drop-offs higher than 30 inches were deteriorated, and pose a fall hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
