10) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The parking area had significant cracks and/or deterioration/trip hazards in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace driveway sections as necessary.

12) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Lintels were rusted and should be protected against rusting and further deterioration. A lintel is a horizontal architectural member supporting the weight above an opening, as a window or a door, typically it is made of iron. Consider having a contractor evaluate to determine if it should be replaced.

13) Repair/Replace - The perimeter grading sloped towards the structure in areas. This is a common find. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms. Wet soil may also cause the foundation to settle and possibly fail over time. Recommend grading soil so it slopes down and away from the structure. The grade should drop at least 6 inches within the first 10 feet. Correct any negative slope of brick/concrete areas as well to direct water away from structure.
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Where the site does not allow for the necessary fall away from the structure, drains or swales could be used.

14) Repair/Replace - Perimeter pavement/bricked area sloped towards structure in one area(s). This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms. Recommend having repairs made as necessary so all perimeter areas slope down and away from the structure.

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21) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Exterior electric receptacles did not have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. An electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all exterior recepticles have GFCI protection for increased safety. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.

Common for buildings built prior to 1973

22) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Wires (in addition to the service conductor wires) were tapped into the service conductor lugs in the main service panel. This "tapping before the main" is a safety hazard because no overcurrent protection exists for these circuit(s). A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

23) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Neutral wires were doubled or bundled with other conductors on the neutral bus bar in the sub panel. Neutral wires should each have their own terminal and not placed together. This is unsafe due to the need to turn off multiple circuit breakers to work on any of the circuits using these wires. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.

If a neutral wire is bundled with a ground it is considered a lesser concern and very common for homes prior to 2002 typically.

24) Safety, Repair/Replace - Waterproof cover(s) over one electric receptacle was damaged or broken. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. Damaged covers should be replaced where necessary.

31) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The cooling fins on air handler's evaporator coils are bent, damaged and/or deteriorated. This may result in reduced efficiency and higher energy costs. A qualified heating and cooling contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

42) Repair/Replace - The bathroom with a shower did not have an exhaust fan installed. Moisture accumulation will occur and may damage the structure. Even if the bathroom has a window that opens, it likely does not provide adequate ventilation, especially during cold weather when the window is closed. A qualified contractor should install exhaust fans as per standard building practices where missing in bathrooms with showers.

53) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One area(s) of the roof structure was wet or had elevated levels of moisture at the time of the inspection. This indicated an active leak in the roof or structure exterior. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

54) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Indications of standing water was found on the flat roof. It should evaporate within 48 hours after it rains. If standing water remains after 48 hours, then the roof installation is likely substandard. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair if necessary to prevent prolonged standing water.

55) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Gaps were found in 2 roof surface seams. These may result in leaks. Recommend evaluation and repair/sealing as necessary.

56) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The membrane roof was bridging in areas. Bridging is where the rubber begins lifting (due to shrinking) and creating space between the membrane and vertical areas such as walls or platforms. This is an indication of an older membrane or inadequate installation. Recommend evaluation and repairs to relax the tension on the membrane to help prevent gaps from being created.

57) Repair/Replace - Ceiling insulation was missing in some areas. Recommend installing insulation where missing for better energy efficiency.

58) Repair/Replace - Rubber roof had a damaged area. Recommend repair/patching to help prevent water infiltration.

66) Repair/Replace, Evaluate, Comment - Organic growth /mold like substance observed. Unable to determine type of growth without lab testing. Recommend evaluation/ testing.

67) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Seals between double-pane glass in multiple window(s) had failed based on condensation or stains between at least one of the panes of glass. A qualified contractor should evaluate entire window and replace glass where necessary.

The client(s) should be aware that evidence of aging seals may be more or less visible from one day to the next depending on the temperature, humidity, sunlight, etc. Windows or glass doors other than those that the inspector identified may also have failed seals and need glass replaced too.

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68) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Rot / deterioration observed at several windows. Recommend evaluation and repair/replacement as needed.