Inspector: Carl Ray Jr
Inspector's phone: (404) 725-5019
Summary
| Client(s): | Brittany Sampson |
| Property address: | 976 Dearing St Forest Park GA 30297 |
| Inspection date: | Wednesday, June 22, 2022 |
This report published on Thursday, June 23, 2022 1:24:55 PM CDT
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Major Defect | Correction likely involves a significant expense |
 | 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 |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
General Information
1) Structures built prior to the mid 1980s may contain lead and/or asbestos. Lead is commonly found in paint and in some plumbing components. The EPA does not recognize newer coats of paint as encapsulating older coats of lead-based paint. Asbestos is commonly found in various building materials such as insulation, siding, and/or floor and ceiling tiles. Laws were passed in 1978 to prohibit usage of lead and asbestos, but stocks of materials containing these substances remained in use for a number of years thereafter. Both lead and asbestos are known health hazards. Evaluating for the presence of lead and/or asbestos is beyond the scope of this inspection. Any mention of these materials in this report is made as a courtesy only, and meant to refer the client to a specialist. Consult with specialists as necessary, such as industrial hygienists, professional labs and/or abatement specialists for this type of evaluation. For information on lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials in homes, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?EPA
http://www.reporthost.com/?CPSC
http://www.reporthost.com/?CDC
Structures built prior to the mid 1980s may contain lead and/or asbestos. Lead is commonly found in paint and in some plumbing components. The EPA does not recognize newer coats of paint as encapsulating older coats of lead-based paint. Asbestos is commonly found in various building materials such as insulation, siding, and/or floor and ceiling tiles. Laws were passed in 1978 to prohibit usage of lead and asbestos, but stocks of materials containing these substances remained in use for a number of years thereafter. Both lead and asbestos are known health hazards. Evaluating for the presence of lead and/or asbestos is beyond the scope of this inspection. Any mention of these materials in this report is made as a courtesy only, and meant to refer the client to a specialist. Consult with specialists as necessary, such as industrial hygienists, professional labs and/or abatement specialists for this type of evaluation. For information on lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials in homes, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?EPA
http://www.reporthost.com/?CPSC
http://www.reporthost.com/?CDC
2) Microbial growths were found at one or more locations in the crawl space. It is beyond the scope of this inspection to identify what substance or organism this staining is. However such staining is normally caused by excessively moist conditions, which in turn can be caused by plumbing or building envelope leaks and/or substandard ventilation. These conducive conditions should be corrected before making any attempts to remove or correct the staining. Normally affected materials such as drywall are removed, enclosed affected spaces are allowed to dry thoroughly, a mildewcide may be applied, and only then is drywall reinstalled. For evaluation and possible mitigation, consult with a qualified industrial hygienist or mold/moisture mitigation specialist. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?MOLDCDC
http://www.reporthost.com/?MOLDEPA
Microbial growths were found at one or more locations in the crawl space. It is beyond the scope of this inspection to identify what substance or organism this staining is. However such staining is normally caused by excessively moist conditions, which in turn can be caused by plumbing or building envelope leaks and/or substandard ventilation. These conducive conditions should be corrected before making any attempts to remove or correct the staining. Normally affected materials such as drywall are removed, enclosed affected spaces are allowed to dry thoroughly, a mildewcide may be applied, and only then is drywall reinstalled. For evaluation and possible mitigation, consult with a qualified industrial hygienist or mold/moisture mitigation specialist. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?MOLDCDC
http://www.reporthost.com/?MOLDEPA
Grounds
3) One or more fences were damaged or deteriorated and need repair.
One or more fences were damaged or deteriorated and need repair.
4) One or more large tree stumps were close to the building exterior. Wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants nest in such stumps and are more likely to infest the building as a result. Recommend that large tree stumps within a few feet of the building be removed by a qualified tree service contractor.
One or more large tree stumps were close to the building exterior. Wood-destroying insects such as carpenter ants nest in such stumps and are more likely to infest the building as a result. Recommend that large tree stumps within a few feet of the building be removed by a qualified tree service contractor.
5) One or more significantly-sized diseased or dead trees were found on the property grounds and may pose of risk of damaging building(s). Recommend that such trees be removed by a qualified tree service contractor or certified arborist.
One or more significantly-sized diseased or dead trees were found on the property grounds and may pose of risk of damaging building(s). Recommend that such trees be removed by a qualified tree service contractor or certified arborist.
Crawl Space
6) No under-floor insulation was installed in the crawl space. Recommend that a qualified person install insulation for better energy efficiency and per standard building practices. Typically this is R-19 rated fiberglass batt with the attached facing installed against the warm (floor) side.
No under-floor insulation was installed in the crawl space. Recommend that a qualified person install insulation for better energy efficiency and per standard building practices. Typically this is R-19 rated fiberglass batt with the attached facing installed against the warm (floor) side.
Attic and Roof Structure
8) The ceiling insulation in one or more areas of the attic was substandard. Heating and cooling costs may be higher due to reduced energy efficiency. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install insulation as necessary and per standard building practices (typically R-38).
The ceiling insulation in one or more areas of the attic was substandard. Heating and cooling costs may be higher due to reduced energy efficiency. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install insulation as necessary and per standard building practices (typically R-38).
Electric
9) No permanently installed smoke alarms were found. This is a potential safety hazard. A qualified electrician should install smoke alarms per standard building practices (e.g. in hallways leading to bedrooms, in each bedroom, on each floor and in attached garages). For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRM
No permanently installed smoke alarms were found. This is a potential safety hazard. A qualified electrician should install smoke alarms per standard building practices (e.g. in hallways leading to bedrooms, in each bedroom, on each floor and in attached garages). For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRM
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
11) The water supply pressure was below 40 pounds per square inch (PSI), and the flow appeared to be inadequate. 40-80 PSI is considered the normal range for water pressure in a home. The inspector performed a "functional flow test" during the inspection, where multiple fixtures are run simultaneously, and found there to be low flow. For example, the shower flow decreased significantly when the toilet was flushed. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair or make modifications as necessary. Installing a pressure-boosting system is one possible solution. For information on these systems, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?LPRESSURE
The water supply pressure was below 40 pounds per square inch (PSI), and the flow appeared to be inadequate. 40-80 PSI is considered the normal range for water pressure in a home. The inspector performed a "functional flow test" during the inspection, where multiple fixtures are run simultaneously, and found there to be low flow. For example, the shower flow decreased significantly when the toilet was flushed. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair or make modifications as necessary. Installing a pressure-boosting system is one possible solution. For information on these systems, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?LPRESSURE
12) Improper drain piping was used, flex pipe can easily catch debris and cause drains to clog. Recommend a qualified contractor/plumber to repair per standard building practices
Improper drain piping was used, flex pipe can easily catch debris and cause drains to clog. Recommend a qualified contractor/plumber to repair per standard building practices
13) One or more hose bibs weren't anchored securely to the structure's exterior. Water supply pipes can be stressed when hose bibs are turned on and off and when hoses are pulled. Leaks may occur as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install fasteners per standard building practices.
One or more hose bibs weren't anchored securely to the structure's exterior. Water supply pipes can be stressed when hose bibs are turned on and off and when hoses are pulled. Leaks may occur as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install fasteners per standard building practices.
Water Heater
14) No thermal expansion tank was installed at the water heater, and the plumbing system may be "closed" based on the inspector's observation of a pressure-reducing valve installed in this system. Some pressure-reducing valves have an integrated bypass check valve that allows water under high pressure from thermal expansion to flow back to the supply main. However, the inspector was unable to determine if the pressure-reducing valve in this system was equipped with such a bypass check valve. If none is present then the system is "closed," and an expansion tank should be installed to allow room for water in the system to expand. Without one, the water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve can leak or become damaged, or toilets can "run" due to excess pressure overcoming the fill valve. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate further and install an expansion tank per standard building practices if necessary.
No thermal expansion tank was installed at the water heater, and the plumbing system may be "closed" based on the inspector's observation of a pressure-reducing valve installed in this system. Some pressure-reducing valves have an integrated bypass check valve that allows water under high pressure from thermal expansion to flow back to the supply main. However, the inspector was unable to determine if the pressure-reducing valve in this system was equipped with such a bypass check valve. If none is present then the system is "closed," and an expansion tank should be installed to allow room for water in the system to expand. Without one, the water heater's temperature-pressure relief valve can leak or become damaged, or toilets can "run" due to excess pressure overcoming the fill valve. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate further and install an expansion tank per standard building practices if necessary.
15) The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8-12 years. This water heater appeared to be 2022
The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8-12 years. This water heater appeared to be 2022
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
16) The estimated useful life for most forced air furnaces is 15-20 years. This furnace appeared to be 2021
Heatings temperature was approximately 112.6F
The estimated useful life for most forced air furnaces is 15-20 years. This furnace appeared to be 2021 Heatings temperature was approximately 112.6F
17) The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be 2021
The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be 2021
18) 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.
Supply vent temperature was 66.2F
Return duct temperature was 75.4F
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.Supply vent temperature was 66.2F
Return duct temperature was 75.4F
Kitchen
19) The flow from the sink's cold water supply was low or inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person evaluate and repair as necessary. Shut-off valves may be partially or fully closed. Note that the inspector does not operate shut-off valves. If repairs are needed, a qualified plumber should make them.
Knob hits backslash prevent it from turning on
The flow from the sink's cold water supply was low or inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person evaluate and repair as necessary. Shut-off valves may be partially or fully closed. Note that the inspector does not operate shut-off valves. If repairs are needed, a qualified plumber should make them.Knob hits backslash prevent it from turning on
20) The dishwasher wasn't securely attached to the counter or cabinets. Fasteners were missing. Recommend that a qualified person install fasteners per standard building practices.
The dishwasher wasn't securely attached to the counter or cabinets. Fasteners were missing. Recommend that a qualified person install fasteners per standard building practices.
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
21) The toilet at location(s) #A and B was loose where it attached to the floor. Leaks can occur. Flooring, the sub-floor or areas below may get damaged. Sewer gases can enter living spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repair if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.
The toilet at location(s) #A and B was loose where it attached to the floor. Leaks can occur. Flooring, the sub-floor or areas below may get damaged. Sewer gases can enter living spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repair if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.
22) The sink drain stopper mechanism at location(s) #A and B was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
The sink drain stopper mechanism at location(s) #A and B was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
Interior, Doors and Windows
23) Some interior door hardware (door stoppers) were missing. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
Some interior door hardware (door stoppers) were missing. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
24) Many windows used single-pane glass. Single-pane windows are prone to sweating and are one of the largest sources of heat loss in winter and heat gain in the summer due to their low insulating ability and high air leakage rates. Consider replacing single-pane windows with multi-pane windows.
Many windows used single-pane glass. Single-pane windows are prone to sweating and are one of the largest sources of heat loss in winter and heat gain in the summer due to their low insulating ability and high air leakage rates. Consider replacing single-pane windows with multi-pane windows.
25) No window screens were installed. Windows may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active.
No window screens were installed. Windows may not provide ventilation during months when insects are active.