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On Pointe Inspections

4609 Harrold St NW St 
Dover OH 44622-1317
Inspector: Bill Edie

Summary

Client(s):  Dylan Sayre
Property address:  514 Seneca Dr SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Inspection date:  Saturday, June 20, 2020

This report published on Sunday, June 21, 2020 8:29:20 AM EDT

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Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Concern typeSafetyPoses a safety hazard
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 typeCommentFor your information


Exterior and Foundation
1) The masonry (brick or stone) veneer was deteriorated or damaged in some areas due to settlement. Where cracks or openings are exposed, water can enter the wall structure causing mold, fungal growth and structural damage. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend repair as necessary. For example, by repointing mortar or replacing broken or missing masonry.

Left rear.
Rear porch.
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Photo 1-1 Settlement
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Photo 1-2 Horizontal settlement crack

Attic and Roof Structure
10) One or more exhaust fan ducts in the attic were not attached to a vent hood or cap. As a result, conditioned air will enter the attic when the fan is operated. Ducts terminating near an attic vent but without a dedicated vent hood or cap will likely blow conditioned air back into the attic. This can result in excessive moisture in the attic. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices, so exhaust fan ducts are permanently fastened to vent hoods or caps.

2 baths, range hood.
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Photo 10-1 Vents into attic
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Photo 10-2 Vents into attic

Garage or Carport
12) Settlement was found in one or more sections of concrete slab floors. Uneven surfaces can pose a trip hazard. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair or replace concrete slab floors where necessary.

Several inches of settlement noted at left side wall in center.
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Photo 12-1 Slab settled

Electric
13) One or more circuit breakers in panel(s) #A were "double tapped," where two or more wires were installed in the breaker's lug. Most breakers are designed for only one wire to be connected. This is a safety hazard since the lug bolt can tighten securely against one wire but leave other(s) loose. Arcing, sparks and fires can result. Recommend that a reputable licensed electrical contractor repair as necessary. For more information, visit:
https://www.reporthost.com/?DBLTAP

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Photo 13-1 Double tap
14) There are pointed screws in the power box. These can puncture wiring. This is a shock hazard. Recommend a reputable licensed electrical contractor install proper blunted dead man screws.
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Photo 14-1 Sharp screws
15) One or more cover plates for switches, receptacles or junction boxes were missing or broken. These plates are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from occurring due to exposed wires. Recommend that a reputable licensed electrical contractor install cover plates where necessary.

above basement bath in drop ceiling.
In attic near radon fan.
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Photo 15-1 NO cover
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Photo 15-2 No cover

Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys and Flues
23) One or more wood-burning fireplaces or stoves were found at the property. When such devices are used, they should be professionally inspected and cleaned annually to prevent creosote build-up and to determine if repairs are needed. The National Fire Protection Association states that a "Level 2" chimney inspection should be performed with every sale or transfer of property with a wood-burning device. Recommend consulting with the property owner about recent and past servicing and repairs to all wood-burning devices and chimneys or flues at this property. Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate all wood-burning devices and chimneys, and clean and repair as necessary. Note that if a wood stove insert is installed, it may need to be removed for such an evaluation. For more information, search for "chimney inspection" at:
https://www.reporthost.com/?CSIA
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Photo 23-1 Damper noted
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Photo 23-2 Fireplace noted
24) One or more gaps were found between the fireplace face and the firebox. Heat from the firebox may penetrate these gaps to combustible materials in the wall structure. This is a potential fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
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Photo 24-1 Crack in fire brick
25) The brick chimney was mildly deteriorated. For example, loose or missing mortar, cracked, broken, loose or spalled bricks. Loose bricks can pose a safety hazard, and deteriorated masonry can allow water to infiltrate the chimney structure and cause further damage. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.

One brick spalling.
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Photo 25-1 Spalled brick
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Photo 25-2 Spalled brick

Kitchen
28) Electrical wiring for the under-sink food disposal was substandard. Non-metallic sheathed wiring was exposed and subject to damage. The wiring can be damaged by repeated bending or contact with sharp objects. BX-armored conduit should be installed to protect wiring, or a flexible appliance cable should be installed. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a reputable licensed electrical contractor repair per standard building practices.
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Photo 28-1 No armored cable

Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
30) The toilet at location(s) #C was loose where it attached to the floor. Leaks can occur. Flooring, the sub-floor or areas below may get damaged. Sewer gases can enter living spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repair if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.

Basement
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Photo 30-1 Loose
31) One or more handles for sink water shut-off valves at location(s) #laundry room were loose. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
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Photo 31-1 Loose
32) One or more bathtub faucet handles at location(s) #B were loose. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace handles as necessary.

Master faucet assembly in tub not anchored to anything and has movement when using. Consider having mixing assembly mounted to mounting block behind surround to stabilize and prevent eventual leaks.
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Photo 32-1 Has movement
33) The shower enclosure at location(s) #B was deteriorated, damaged or substandard. Water can damage the wall structure as a result. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair or replace the surround as necessary.

Glass door towel rack in master loose.
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Photo 33-1 Towel handle loose

Interior, Doors and Windows
34) Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were missing. This is a potential fall hazard. Handrails should be installed at stairs with four or more risers or where stairs are greater than 30 inches high. Recommend that a qualified contractor install handrails where missing and per standard building practices.

Garage.
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Photo 34-1 No handrail
35) One or more interior doors were off track. Recommend that a qualified person replace or repair doors as necessary.

Closet sliding doors first bedroom.
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Photo 35-1 Detached
36) Crank handles at some windows were damaged.. Recommend that a qualified person replace handles or make repairs as necessary.

Dining area crack assemblies had movement and damaged.
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Photo 36-1 Linkage loose