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Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types: | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Major Defect | Correction likely involves a significant expense |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
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 | Comment | For your information |
Exterior
3) 


Cracks, deterioration and/or damage of the EIFS stucco (Exterior Insulated Finish System) were found at the wall above the kickout flashing.
The moisture meter showed elevated moisture levels (above 20%) in the affected areas at the time of the inspection.
In damp climates, moisture may enter cracks or damaged areas and further deteriorate the stucco. Also, the wall behind the stucco may become damaged from moisture.
Note: This inspection is non invasive and that areas behind the stucco are inaccessible and excluded from this inspection. Some areas of the exterior siding are clad in EIFS stucco (Exterior Insulated Finish System). Some of these types of siding were installed without a provision for drainage.
It is common practice for EIFS to be evaluated by a certified EIFS specialist, even when no obvious signs of deterioration or substandard installation are found.
Recommend that a certified specialist evaluate further to determine if repairs are needed. Any repairs needed should be made by a qualified contractor.
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Roof Drainage System
6) 
One or more gutters terminate above roof surfaces rather than being routed to gutters below or to the ground level.
This is very common, but it can reduce the life of roof surface materials below due to large amounts of water frequently flowing over a small area of the roof surface.
Granule loss is accelerated and the water spilling out goes against the shingles forcing water back up under shingles causing water damage to roof sheathing etc. leaks may occur.Because of this gutter design, over a long period of time moisture has has caused moderate damage to front entry staircase and walkway and has penetrated the building's envelope.
The inspector recommends a qualified contractor make corrections as necessary, so the gutter doesn't terminate above roof surface.
Example: Cap the upper gutter and add a downspout from the upper gutter to the lower gutter.Improper Downspout Diagram
Electric service
14) 

One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacle was tripped and will not reset.
This is a Safety Hazard due to the risk of fire and/or shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.What's a GFCI
Heating and Cooling
20) 


The electrical connections between the house wiring and the furnace are located in the service disconnect electrical box to protect these connections.
However, in this application most manufactures require that the house grounding wire for this circuit be installed inside the furnace cabinet and mounted to a J-Box bracket.
The Junction Box mounting bracket and green ground screw are used as a grounding point for all line voltage wiring options. This ensures that the appliance is properly grounded.
Recommend a qualified HVAC contractor evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
21) 

One or more heat supply duct(s) visible in the crawl space were disconnected and should be reconnected to supply heat to the affected living space.
All work should be performed by a qualified heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contractor.
Plumbing and laundry
29) 

Gas flow to an unused outlet for a gas-fired appliance was turned off at the valve, but was not capped.
Generally-accepted modern safety standards mandate that unused outlets be capped.
The Inspector recommends correction by a qualified plumbing contractor to prevent gas leaks if the shut off valve is accidentally opened.
31) 

The water supply pressure is greater than 80 psi. Measured 110 (psi)
There is a Pressure reducing valve installed at water main which may need to be adjusted or replaced. Acceptable water pressure is between 40 and 80 psi.
Pressures greater than 80 psi are hard on the plumbing fixtures and may void warranties for some appliances such as automatic ice makers or washing machines.
A qualified plumber should evaluate and make modifications to reduce the pressure below 80 psi.
Kitchen
38) 


One or more electrical receptacle(s) in the kitchen was inoperable at the time of the inspection. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
39) 

At the time of the inspection, an electrical cover plate(s) was missing in the kitchen. This condition left energized electrical components exposed to touch, and a safety hazard.
The Inspector recommends that a listed cover plate be installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
Bathrooms
42) 


The exhaust fan installed in the shower enclosure. Most major brands require GFCI protection for fans in wet areas. This is a shock hazard.
A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair if necessary. Example, provide GFCI protection if the manufacturer requires it for this installation location.
43) 

In the common bathroom, the exhaust fan did not function or operate as intended.
Either by not turning on or inadequate draw. This condition can create excessively high humidity which may cause problems such as corrosion or microbial growth.
To avoid poor conditions resulting from excessively moist air, The Inspector recommends installation or repair of the exhaust fan by a qualified contractor.The inspector could not determine where the duct for this bathroom exhaust fans terminates. The exhaust vent should terminate at the home exterior.
If the duct terminates in ceiling space/attic space, then this condition is improper and may result in mold growth or damage to home materials due to increased moisture levels.
A qualified contractor should evaluate and make permanent repairs as necessary and as per standard building practices, so all exhaust air is vented outside.Bathroom vent termination diagram
44) 

The inspector performed a "functional flow test" during the inspection. During a functional flow test, multiple fixtures are run simultaneously to determine if the flow is adequate.
For example, if the shower flow and vanity fixtures decreases substantially when the toilet is flushed. The bathroom did NOT exhibit adequate flow.
The Inspector recommends that this condition be investigated by a qualified plumbing contractor to determine the potential costs for correction.
Interior rooms
46) 


The floor mounted outlets in the dining area are the wrong type and are a safety hazard.
Floor mounted outlets should be listed specifically for this application including the complete assembly; gasket, cover and box.
A qualified electrician should evaluate and replace all floor mounted outlets that are not approved for this application.