Summary
| Client(s): | Sam Smith |
| Property address: | 5940 Anystreet Ln Las Vegas NV 89130-1249 |
| Inspection date: | Tuesday, October 20, 2020 |
This report published on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:42:09 PM MDT
 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury. In extreme or unusual cases, may pose a risk of death. |
 | 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 |
 | FHA Concern | This item may be required to be repaired as a condition for an FHA Loan |
General information
1) It appears that the carbon monoxide detector(s) are over 5 years old. Recommend replacing carbon monoxide detectors every 5 years or as per manufacturer recommendations.
It appears that the carbon monoxide detector(s) are over 5 years old. Recommend replacing carbon monoxide detectors every 5 years or as per manufacturer recommendations.
Exterior
3) One or more outside faucets leak from the valve stem or anti-siphon device when turned on or from the spigot when turned off. Evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
One or more outside faucets leak from the valve stem or anti-siphon device when turned on or from the spigot when turned off. Evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
Roof
9) Some roofing tiles are cracked or broken. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair or replace tiles as necessary.
Some roofing tiles are cracked or broken. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair or replace tiles as necessary.
Garage
12) The infared "photo eye" devices that trigger the vehicle door opener's auto-reverse feature are located higher than 4 to 6 inches from the floor. This is a potential safety hazard. Relocate these devices so they're 4 to 6 inches from the floor. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html
The infared "photo eye" devices that trigger the vehicle door opener's auto-reverse feature are located higher than 4 to 6 inches from the floor. This is a potential safety hazard. Relocate these devices so they're 4 to 6 inches from the floor. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html
13) The weatherstrip around the garage exterior entry door is missing, deteriorated and/or ineffective. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated or adjustments made to the door, jamb or lockset to obtain a tight seal.
The weatherstrip around the garage exterior entry door is missing, deteriorated and/or ineffective. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated or adjustments made to the door, jamb or lockset to obtain a tight seal.
Electric service
17) The waterproof cover over one or more exterior electric receptacles is damaged or broken. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. Damaged covers should be replaced where necessary.
The waterproof cover over one or more exterior electric receptacles is damaged or broken. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. Damaged covers should be replaced where necessary.
18) One or more light fixtures are loose or installed in a substandard way. A qualified contractor or electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so light fixtures are securely mounted and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
One or more light fixtures are loose or installed in a substandard way. A qualified contractor or electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so light fixtures are securely mounted and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
19) One or more electric receptacles/switches and/or the boxes they are installed in are loose and/or not securely anchored. Wire conductors may be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation may be damaged. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
One or more electric receptacles/switches and/or the boxes they are installed in are loose and/or not securely anchored. Wire conductors may be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation may be damaged. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
20) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles are tripped and will not reset. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs or replace as necessary.
One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles are tripped and will not reset. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs or replace as necessary.
21) One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary.
One or more light fixtures are damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary.
Water heater
25) The drain line for the temperature-pressure relief valve has been installed in a substandard manner; a "trap" exists in the drain line. This is a potential safety hazard. A qualified plumbing contractor should install a drain line as per standard building practices.
The drain line for the temperature-pressure relief valve has been installed in a substandard manner; a "trap" exists in the drain line. This is a potential safety hazard. A qualified plumbing contractor should install a drain line as per standard building practices.
26) The water heater's seismic straps or struts are substandard. For example, they may allow significant movement or use improper fasteners. This is a potential safety hazard since movement can cause leaks in the gas supply lines or damage wiring. Leaks may also occur in water supply pipes. Evaluate and either repair existing straps or install new straps or struts as necessary and as per standard building practices.
The water heater's seismic straps or struts are substandard. For example, they may allow significant movement or use improper fasteners. This is a potential safety hazard since movement can cause leaks in the gas supply lines or damage wiring. Leaks may also occur in water supply pipes. Evaluate and either repair existing straps or install new straps or struts as necessary and as per standard building practices.
27) The hot water temperature is greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of scalding. The thermostat should be adjusted so the water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees. For more information on scalding dangers, visit http://www.tap-water-burn.com/
The hot water temperature is greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of scalding. The thermostat should be adjusted so the water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees. For more information on scalding dangers, visit http://www.tap-water-burn.com/
28) The water heater has no catch pan installed. Recommend having a qualified contractor install a catch pan and drain to prevent water damage to finished interior spaces if/when the water heater develops a leak or is drained.
The water heater has no catch pan installed. Recommend having a qualified contractor install a catch pan and drain to prevent water damage to finished interior spaces if/when the water heater develops a leak or is drained.
29) No drip leg is installed on the furnace or water heater gas supply line. Drip legs are intended to trap oil, scale, water condensation and/or debris from the gas supply lines before they reach and damage the furnace or water heater components. Recommend that a qualified contractor install a drip leg as per standard building practices.
No drip leg is installed on the furnace or water heater gas supply line. Drip legs are intended to trap oil, scale, water condensation and/or debris from the gas supply lines before they reach and damage the furnace or water heater components. Recommend that a qualified contractor install a drip leg as per standard building practices.
Plumbing and laundry
35) One or more leaks were found at water supply lines on the patio. A qualified plumber should repair as necessary.
One or more leaks were found at water supply lines on the patio. A qualified plumber should repair as necessary.
Interior rooms
39) One or more ceiling fans are installed less than seven feet from the floor below. This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, remove fans, or move them as necessary to maintain at least seven foot clearance below.
One or more ceiling fans are installed less than seven feet from the floor below. This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, remove fans, or move them as necessary to maintain at least seven foot clearance below.
40) Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of existing smoke alarms, the alarms may be older than 10 years old. According to National Fire Protection Association, aging smoke alarms don't operate as efficiently and often are the source for nuisance alarms. Older smoke alarms are estimated to have a 30% probability of failure within the first 10 years. Newer smoke alarms do better, but should be replaced after 10 years. Unless you know that the smoke alarms are new, replacing them when moving into a new residence is also recommended by NFPA. For more information, visit this article: NFPA urges replacing home smoke alarms after 10 years.
Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of existing smoke alarms, the alarms may be older than 10 years old. According to National Fire Protection Association, aging smoke alarms don't operate as efficiently and often are the source for nuisance alarms. Older smoke alarms are estimated to have a 30% probability of failure within the first 10 years. Newer smoke alarms do better, but should be replaced after 10 years. Unless you know that the smoke alarms are new, replacing them when moving into a new residence is also recommended by NFPA. For more information, visit this article: NFPA urges replacing home smoke alarms after 10 years.
41) One or more windows extend to within 18 inches of the floor and do not appear to be made of tempered glass. If the glass is not tempered, then this is a potential safety hazard. Typically a label is etched into the corner of tempered glass panes to indicate that they are tempered. The inspector was unable to find such labels. Recommend consulting with the property owner(s) and/or have a glass specialist evaluate to determine if glass is tempered and make repairs as necessary. If it cannot be determined that the glass is tempered, then a qualified contractor should either replace glass as necessary with tempered glass and as per standard building practices, or install protective devices as necessary, such as wooden bars.
One or more windows extend to within 18 inches of the floor and do not appear to be made of tempered glass. If the glass is not tempered, then this is a potential safety hazard. Typically a label is etched into the corner of tempered glass panes to indicate that they are tempered. The inspector was unable to find such labels. Recommend consulting with the property owner(s) and/or have a glass specialist evaluate to determine if glass is tempered and make repairs as necessary. If it cannot be determined that the glass is tempered, then a qualified contractor should either replace glass as necessary with tempered glass and as per standard building practices, or install protective devices as necessary, such as wooden bars.
42) Batteries in all the 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
Batteries in all the 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
43) Screen(s) in one or more windows are missing. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) about this. Screens are often removed for window cleaning and they may be stored somewhere. If not, then recommend installing screens where missing.
Screen(s) in one or more windows are missing. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) about this. Screens are often removed for window cleaning and they may be stored somewhere. If not, then recommend installing screens where missing.
44) One or more doors bind in their jamb and cannot be closed and latched, or are difficult to open and close. Evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, adjusting jambs or trimming doors.
One or more doors bind in their jamb and cannot be closed and latched, or are difficult to open and close. Evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, adjusting jambs or trimming doors.
45) The weatherstrip around an exterior entry door is missing, deteriorated and/or ineffective. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated or adjustments made to the door, jamb or lockset to obtain a tight seal.
The weatherstrip around an exterior entry door is missing, deteriorated and/or ineffective. Weatherstrip should be installed where missing and/or replaced where deteriorated or adjustments made to the door, jamb or lockset to obtain a tight seal.
46) Lock mechanisms on one or more windows are missing and/or damaged so that they are inoperable. Repairs should be made so that windows lock and unlock easily.
Lock mechanisms on one or more windows are missing and/or damaged so that they are inoperable. Repairs should be made so that windows lock and unlock easily.
Bathrooms
47) One or more toilets are loose. Although no moisture in the flooring around the toilet was detected, a qualified contractor should remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.
One or more toilets are loose. Although no moisture in the flooring around the toilet was detected, a qualified contractor should remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.
48) A shower head leaks at its handle or at its base when turned on. Evaluate and repair or replace the shower head as necessary.
A shower head leaks at its handle or at its base when turned on. Evaluate and repair or replace the shower head as necessary.
49) One or more sinks are clogged or drain slowly. Drain(s) should be cleared as necessary, and by a qualified plumber if necessary.
One or more sinks are clogged or drain slowly. Drain(s) should be cleared as necessary, and by a qualified plumber if necessary.
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
52) The gas fireplace did not respond when the controls were operated. This may be due to any number of reasons. As a result, this appliance was not fully evaluated. Recommend consulting with the property owner(s) as to how the fireplace operates, and/or having a gas appliance contractor evaluate and repair, if necessary.
Master bedroom
The gas fireplace did not respond when the controls were operated. This may be due to any number of reasons. As a result, this appliance was not fully evaluated. Recommend consulting with the property owner(s) as to how the fireplace operates, and/or having a gas appliance contractor evaluate and repair, if necessary.Master bedroom
Swimming Pool
54) No switch was found for one or more underwater lights. As a result, the light(s) were not fully evaluated. A missing switch may indicate that a circuit breaker is being used for an on/off switch. This is substandard and poses a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. Efforts should be made (consult with property owner, have electrician evaluate, etc.) to determine if underwater lights are controlled by switches. If they're not, then a qualified electrician should install switches as per standard building practices.
No switch was found for one or more underwater lights. As a result, the light(s) were not fully evaluated. A missing switch may indicate that a circuit breaker is being used for an on/off switch. This is substandard and poses a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. Efforts should be made (consult with property owner, have electrician evaluate, etc.) to determine if underwater lights are controlled by switches. If they're not, then a qualified electrician should install switches as per standard building practices.