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Rest Assured Home Inspections

restassuredhomeinspections@gmail.com
Inspector: Tsambikose Volonakis
Inspector's phone: (516) 776-5614
License no. 16000068910

Summary

Client(s):  Mr. Alex Tsimikalis
Property address:  1570 Meadowbrook Road
Merrick New York 11566
Inspection date:  Monday, April 12, 2021

This report published on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:25:16 PM 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 typeMonitorRecommend monitoring in the future
Concern typeServiceableItem or component is in serviceable condition
Concern typeCommentFor your information


Electric
9) The service entrance wire insulation was frayed, damaged or deteriorated. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair if necessary.
10) Substandard wiring was found at the building exterior and/or basement. For example, exposed wiring, loose wiring, exposed splices and/or missing or broken cover plates. This is a safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary and per standard building practices.
11) Panel covers need to be installed to prevent accidental shock hazard.
12) Panel(s) #B had inadequate working space. This is a safety hazard when opening or working in panels. Electric panels should have the following clearances:
  • An open area 30 inches wide by 3 feet deep in front of the panel
  • 6 feet 6 inches of headroom in front of the panel
  • The wall below the panel is clear to the floor
  • The center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker not more than 6 feet 7 inches above the floor or working platform
Recommend that a qualified contractor repair or make modifications per standard building practices. If panels must be opened for repairs, then a qualified electrician should perform repairs.
13) No permanently installed smoke alarms were found. This is a potential safety hazard. A qualified electrician should install smoke alarms per standard building practices (e.g. in hallways leading to bedrooms, in each bedroom, on each floor and in attached garages). For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRM
14) One or more wall switches were worn. The light or receptacle controlled by the switch was powered intermittently and/or if the switch was wiggled. These switches can overheat or arc and spark due to loose connections. This is a potential fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician replace worn switches as necessary.
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 qualified person install cover plates where necessary.
16) No permanently installed carbon monoxide alarms were found. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. Recommend installing approved CO alarms outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM

Plumbing / Fuel Systems
20) Fuel was in unsealed container in boiler room. Fumes can accumulate and the risk of fire exists.

Water Heater
23) There was no drain line installed on the water heater. This can be a scald hazard in the event the TPR valve opens. Drain line should be installed by a licensed plumber. It should terminate to within 6 inches from the floor.