BUTTE INSPECTIONS
(530) 715-0175
Inspector: John Schram III
NACHI ID Number: NACHI13033006
Summary
| Client(s): | The Buyers |
| Property address: | 1234 Any Drive Your Town 91234 |
| Inspection date: | Monday, October 15, 2018 |
This report published on Monday, October 15, 2018 11:39:49 AM PDT
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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 |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Exterior and Foundation
2) See captions.
Cost estimate: N/A
See captions.Cost estimate: N/A
Electric
5) One or more receptacles installed outside were not wet location device covered. This is a potential shock and/or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.
Cost estimate: TBD.
One or more receptacles installed outside were not wet location device covered. This is a potential shock and/or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair as necessary.Cost estimate: TBD.
6) One or more electric receptacles (outlets) at the had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices. General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GFCI
One or more electric receptacles (outlets) at the had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices. General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:- Outdoors (since 1973)
- Bathrooms (since 1975)
- Garages (since 1978)
- Kitchens (since 1987)
- Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
- Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
- Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)
http://www.reporthost.com/?GFCI
7) One or more installed outside were not rated for exterior use. This is a potential shock and fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices.
One or more installed outside were not rated for exterior use. This is a potential shock and fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices.
8) Minor GFCI related concerns. See captions.
Cost estimate: TBD, minor.
Minor GFCI related concerns. See captions.Cost estimate: TBD, minor.
9) Smoke and CO detectors present at minimum standard locations. Monitor and maintain.
Cost estimate: N/A
Smoke and CO detectors present at minimum standard locations. Monitor and maintain.Cost estimate: N/A
10) See captions.
Cost estimate: N/A.
See captions.Cost estimate: N/A.
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
12) See caption.
Cost estimate: TBD.
See caption.Cost estimate: TBD.
Water Heater
13) The hot water temperature was significantly lower than the standard temperature range of 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat should be adjusted to a higher setting. If the water temperature doesn't reach 120 degrees, then recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair or replace the water heater as necessary.
The hot water temperature was significantly lower than the standard temperature range of 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat should be adjusted to a higher setting. If the water temperature doesn't reach 120 degrees, then recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair or replace the water heater as necessary.
14) Recommend testing water temperature at various settings to determine efficiency (on/off cycling) and comfortable℉.
Cost estimate: TBD.
Recommend testing water temperature at various settings to determine efficiency (on/off cycling) and comfortable℉.Cost estimate: TBD.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
17) The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
Cost estimate: TBD.
The estimated useful life for most heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units is 10-15 years. This unit appeared to be this age and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing or significant repairs at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.Cost estimate: TBD.
18) The outdoor air temperature was below 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the inspection. Air conditioning systems can be damaged if operated during such low temperatures. Because of this, the inspector was unable to operate and fully evaluate the cooling system.
Cost estimate: TBD.
The outdoor air temperature was below 65 degrees Fahrenheit during the inspection. Air conditioning systems can be damaged if operated during such low temperatures. Because of this, the inspector was unable to operate and fully evaluate the cooling system.Cost estimate: TBD.
Kitchen
23) See captions.
Cost estimate: N/A.
See captions.Cost estimate: N/A.
Interior, Doors and Windows
25) Minor repairs at screens and window tuning adjustments.
Cost estimate: TBD, minor.
Minor repairs at screens and window tuning adjustments.Cost estimate: TBD, minor.