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http://www.reporthost.com/hhhinsp
bmwhuntzinger@gmail.com
(916) 768-6135
Lincoln CA
Inspector: Mike Huntzinger
CREIA California Real Estate Inspection Assocation
(President 2011-2012) #0155494

Summary

Client(s):  David Morro & Joana Fong
Property address:  3465 Big Oak Dr
Foresthill CA 95631-9209
Inspection date:  Friday, November 5, 2021

This report published on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 5:13:38 PM PST

This report is the exclusive property of this inspection company and the client(s) listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited.

Building Permits have not been researched as part of this inspection. It is always wise to check with the building department for permit information.

If areas of the home are inaccessible or concealed from the inspectors view, then an inspection of that area did not take place. 1) Request that any infomation about any hidden problems be revealed to you about these inaccessible or hidden areas from the seller prior to the close of escrow 2) Return to the property prior to the close of escrow and preform a walk-through inspection of your own after the owners belongings have been removed 3) If your inspection or information reveals hidden damage or concerns contact a qualified specialist or your inspector for a return visit..

Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Concern typeSafetyPoses a risk of injury or death
Concern typeRepair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing
Concern typeRepair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance
Concern typeMinor DefectCorrection likely involves only a minor expense
Concern typeMaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance
Concern typeEvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist
Concern typeMonitorRecommend monitoring in the future
Concern typeServiceableItem or component is in serviceable condition
Concern typeMoisture/waterConditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms, or wood rot
Concern typeConducive conditionsConditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.)


General information
1) Recalls on consumer products and product safety alerts are almost added daily, if client is concerned about appliances or other items installed in the home that may be on such lists, please go to the following web site for more info. www.recalls.gov or http://www.cpsc.gov/

In addition to information on the most recent recalls, there are links to the Web sites of all six contributing agencies where earlier recalls are listed, among with safety tips and helpful information.
2) INSECT INFESTATION

Evidence associated with wood-destroying pests and organisms was observed at the (crawl space).
NOTE: Only a Branch III, Structural Pest Control Operator or Field Representative can legally identify wood-destroying pests and organisms.
Please refer to the wood-destroying pest and organism report for further information.
(If an inspection report is not available or has not been performed, we recommend the advice and services of a qualified California State Licensed Branch III, Structural Pest Control Company to perform a full inspection and report issuance on the subject property.)
eating the scraps of wood and cardboard.

Exterior/Grounds
3) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles did not trip when tested at spa. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
4) Cover plate(s) are missing from one or more electric boxes, such as for receptacles, switches and/or junction boxes. They are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from exposed wires. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire and shock. Cover plates should be installed where missing.
5) One or more outside faucets are missing/defective backflow prevention devices. These devices reduce the likelihood of polluted or contaminated water entering the potable water supply. This condition can occur when an outside faucet is left in the "on" position with a hose connected and the sprayer head turned off. When pressure in the system fluctuates, water can be drawn back into the water supply pipes from the house. If a chemical sprayer is being used with the hose, those chemicals can enter the water supply pipes.

Recommend installing backflow prevention devices on all exterior hose bibs where missing. They are available at most home improvement stores and are easily installed. For more information, visit: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_AE079
6) Conducive conditionsOne or more driveway or yard drains appear to be inadequate and may not keep water away from the structure or prevent water from ponding. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as replacing and/or installing additional drains.
7) Conducive conditionsOne or more gutters are poorly sloped so that significant amounts of water accumulate in them rather than draining through the downspouts. This can cause gutters to overflow, especially when organic debris such as leaves or needles have accumulated in them. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as correcting the slope in gutters or installing additional downspouts and extensions if necessary.
8) One or more areas of the grounds around the structure have significantly soggy soil, standing water or indications of accumulated water at times (sediment, dead grass, etc.). Recommend consulting with a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage, to determine if or what repairs are needed to provide adequate drainage. Possible repairs may involve grading soil, or installing, repairing and/or replacing underground drains.
9) Conducive conditionsOne or more downspouts are missing. 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, and may also cause the foundation to settle and possibly fail over time. A qualified contractor should install downspout(s) where missing. Also recommend installing extensions such as splashblocks or tie-ins to underground drain lines as necessary to carry rainwater away from the house.
10) Conducive conditionsOne or more crawl space/garage vent screens are lacking or blocked by soil, debris, insulation, stored items or removable panels. This restricts ventilation in the crawl space and may result in increased levels of moisture inside. Materials or items blocking vents should be removed.
Also add a screen at stairs
11) Conducive conditionsSiding/trim is incomplete or missing in one or more areas. A qualified contractor should install siding where missing to prevent water and vermin intrusion.
12) Conducive conditionswood rot noted at the rear of the electric main panel, Recommend to repair as needed.
13) One or more downspouts have no extensions or have extensions that are ineffective. 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, and may also cause the foundation to settle and possibly fail over time. Repairs should be made as necessary, such as installing or repositioning splash blocks, or installing and/or repairing tie-ins to underground drain lines, so rainwater is carried at least several feet away from the structure to soil that slopes down and away from the structure.
14) Conducive conditionsRecommend cleaning deck(s) and treating with a sealent claiming to waterproof, block ultraviolet light, and stop mildew.

Add grout also.

Electric service
15) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) breakers in the sub-main service panel for the steam gen. is not installed, Recommend a upgrade. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs and/or replace circuit breakers as necessary.
16) Neutral and equipment ground conductors are combined at one or more sub-panels. This should only occur in the main service panel, and is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. Neutral conductors should be attached to a "floating" neutral bar not bonded to the panel, while grounding conductors should be attached to a separate grounding bar bonded to the sub panel. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
17) Floor electric box is missing caps, Recommend to replace as needed.
18) Loose wire at garage, recommend to add a camera or remove as needed.

Roof
21) Conducive conditionsOne or more roofing tiles are defective, chipped and/or cracked. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and replace tiles as necessary.
22) Conducive conditionsOne or more roofing tiles have slipped, and are loose. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
23) All the ridge caps tiles will need to have the holes sealed to prevent any moisture from entering, Recommend to repair as needed.

Garage
26) One or more wall and/or ceiling surfaces between the attached garage and interior living spaces have gaps, holes, or missing or inadequate surface materials. These surfaces are intended to prevent vehicle fumes from entering living spaces and to slow the spread of fire from the garage to living spaces. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so the attached garage wall and ceiling surfaces that adjoin living spaces are tightly sealed and fire rated as per standard building practices. Typically these surfaces require a one-hour fire rating.
27) Any and all automatic garage doors sold in California after July 1, 2019, must, by operation of law, include a backup battery system that can adequately provide power to operate the overhead garage doors in the event of a power outage.

Old garage door openers are NOT allowed to be utilized with a new garage door installation.

The imposition of a civil penalty of $1,000 for offending garage door openers or installers.

Bill Highlights Do Not Include:
The new law does not require existing openers to be backed up with batteries, but it is recommended that all homeowners consider upgrading for the increased safety features. When an opener is replaced it must be a battery backed-up system.
28) At the wood-shop door, The trim at the bottom is water stained, Recommend to repair as needed.

Kitchen
29) The overhead filter screen is designed to collect grease, and will need cleaning in the dishwasher to remove the grease, if left uncleaned the filter will become clogged and pose a fire hazard and not remove the air at the stove
30) Water stains and/or minor water damage was found in the shelving or cabinet components below the sink. The client(s) should evaluate and consider having repairs made.

Water heater
33) Gas line to the water heater is under-sized, Recommend a 1" line for max. BTU output.

Heating and cooling
34) The last service date of this system appears to be more than two years ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than two years ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed every few years in the future, or as per the contractor's recommendations.

Plumbing
36) Conducive conditionsOne or more active leaks were found in drain and/or waste pipes or fittings at the master tub. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
37) At the bath sink flex drain pipe is used, not allowed due to glogging issues, Recommend to replace as needed.

Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks
39) Conducive conditionsMinor moisture damage was found in floor areas by the bathtub at location #A. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.

under tub in master, due to leaks
40) One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated or missing. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary.
41) Water damage was found in the shelving or cabinet components below one or more sinks at location #B. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
42) One or more sink faucet handles at location #B were loose. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
43) The sink drain stopper mechanism at location #A was inoperable. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
44) The shower head at location #E was loose. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
45) Caulk was missing at location #F. A qualified person should repair as necessary.

add backsplash as needed.
46) Minor wear was found at the sink at location #F.

missing aerator
47) Steam generator under bath, recommend a better surface to place it on.

Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
49) A significant amount of creosote (1/8 inch or more) is visible in the woodstove flue. A qualified chimney service contractor should inspect, clean, and repair if necessary now and annually in the future. www.atozchimneys.com
50) The living room fireplace has a bad ignitor and did not lite up. Recommend to repair as needed.
51) Minor cracks, pitting and/or deterioration were found in some fireplace firebrick. However the bricks were not loose and appear to be serviceable. The clients should monitor the condition of the firebricks in the fireplace's firebox in the future. If significant deterioration occurs or if bricks become loose, then a qualified chimney service contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.

Interior rooms
52) Batteries in all the CO2/smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
53) One or more ceiling fans appear to be inoperable. Recommend asking the property owner(s) about this, and if necessary, having a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary. this may have a remote that is not present..

may also be dead batteries on remote or missing remote

Attic
55) Combustibles such as wood or insulation are in contact with or less than one inch from chimney or gas flue pipes in one or more areas. This is a fire hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs or modifications as necessary so minimum clearances to combustibles are maintained around all chimney and flue pipes as per the manufacturer's specifications. not shure if this applies to the tankless heater in attic but have Jeff see if its ok.
56) Stains were visible on the roof structure or insulation in one or more areas. These areas were dry at the time of the inspection. The stains may be caused by a past leak. Recommend asking the property owner(s) about past leaks. The client(s) should monitor these areas in the future, especially after heavy rains, to determine if active leaks exist. If leaks are found, a qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Crawl space
57) Some wiring is loose, unsupported, or inadequately supported. Standard building practices require non-metallic sheathed wiring to be trimmed to length, attached to runners or to solid backing with fasteners at intervals of 4-1/2 ft. or less. Fasteners should be installed within 12 inches of all enclosures. A qualified, licensed electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, trim wire to length and/or install staples as needed.
58) Conducive conditionsEvidence of prior water intrusion was found in one or more sections of the crawl space. For example, sediment stains on the vapor barrier or foundation, and/or efflorescence on the foundation. Accumulated water is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms and should not be present in the crawl space. The client(s) should review any disclosure statements available and ask the property owner(s) about past accumulation of water in the crawl space. The crawl space should be monitored in the future for accumulated water, especially after heavy and/or prolonged periods of rain. If water is found to accumulate, a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage issues should evaluate and repair as necessary. Typical repairs for preventing water from accumulating in crawl spaces include:
  • Repairing, installing or improving rain run-off systems (gutters, downspouts and extensions or drain lines)
  • Improving perimeter grading
  • Repairing, installing or improving underground footing and/or curtain drains

Ideally, water should not enter crawl spaces, but if water must be controlled after it enters the crawl space, then typical repairs include installing trenches, gravity drains and/or sump pump(s) in the crawl space.
59) Conducive conditionsThe crawl space ventilation is substandard, at deck area. This may result in high levels of moisture in the crawl space and can be a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms. Standard building practices require one square foot of vent area for 150 to 200 square feet of crawl space. Vents should be evenly distributed and within a few feet of corners to promote air circulation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and install vents as per standard building practices.
60) Conducive conditionsThe sheer wall at the rear is beginning to rot due to leaks at the deck area, Recommend to repair as needed.
61) Conducive conditionsCellulose-based debris such as wood scraps, form wood, cardboard and/or paper were found in crawl space. All cellulose-based debris should be removed to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.

Swimming Pool
62) One or more gates used with pool or spa fencing swung in towards the pool or spa rather than away. Standard building practices require that gates used with pool or spa fencing swing away from the pool or spa. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary, and as per standard building practices. For more information, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/Pool.pdf
63) Storage for chemicals was substandard. This is a potential safety hazard that should be corrected. Standard safety practices require:
  • Chemicals should be out of the reach of children and pets.
  • The original lids on all chemical containers should be used, and lids should be closed lightly when not in use.
  • Different chemicals should not be stacked on top of one another.
  • Chemicals should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area preferably off the floor.
  • Chemicals should not be stored with other flammable items.

For more information, visit:
http://www.safekid.org/pool.htm
64) Drainage from the decking is substandard and may result in surface water draining into the spa, or ponding. Decking should slope a minimum of one inch in six feet of distance. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
65) The stone and/or caulk in some areas of the decking was missing. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
66) The under water skimmer is missing and needs to be serviced or replaced
67) The basket for the circulation pump was broken or deteriorated. This may allow debris to clog the pump's impeller. A qualified person should replace pump baskets as necessary.
68) The stone and/or caulk in many areas of the decking was missing. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
69) Low salt noted, Maintain level as needed.

Spa
70) Storage for chemicals was substandard. This is a potential safety hazard that should be corrected. Standard safety practices require:
  • Chemicals should be out of the reach of children and pets.
  • The original lids on all chemical containers should be used, and lids should be closed lightly when not in use.
  • Different chemicals should not be stacked on top of one another.
  • Chemicals should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated area preferably off the floor.
  • Chemicals should not be stored with other flammable items.

For more information, visit:
http://www.safekid.org/pool.htm
71) mice under the spa, Recommend to bate and trap.