Exterior/Grounds
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
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) One 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) One 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) Siding/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) wood 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) Recommend cleaning deck(s) and treating with a sealent claiming to waterproof, block ultraviolet light, and stop mildew.
Add grout also.
Electric service
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.
Garage
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.
Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks
39) Minor 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.
Crawl space
58) Evidence 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.
60) The sheer wall at the rear is beginning to rot due to leaks at the deck area, Recommend to repair as needed.
61) Cellulose-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
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.