Premier Inspections
(705) 919-5800
1235 Belmont Dr
Sudbury ON P3E 6H8
Sudbury ON P3E 6H8
Inspector: Timothy Bolton
InterNACHI ID Number: NACHI14062518
Summary
| Client(s): | Kevin Bouffard |
| Property address: | 9 Kensington Place Sudbury ON |
| Inspection date: | Friday, May 22, 2015 |
This report published on Friday, October 19, 2018 11:14:03 AM EDT
GENERAL SUMMARY COMMENTS
This home seems very well maintained with most issues being minors ones that are easily rectified with minor expense.
The backyard area is worth asking the home owners about. The items to discuss should include the state of the pool, the passive solar water heating system on the roof as well as the areas of patchy grass in the back yard as these items falls outside of the scope of the home inspection. As well, the missing supports appear to be a work in progress. Inquiry should be made of the home owner as to the history and nature of the work done under the deck in regards to the support posts.
The repaired crack in the foundation appears to be well sealed at there did not have any signs of active water infiltration at the time of the inspection. But inquiry should be made as to the history of this defect and if any water infiltration issues have happened in the past. There did not appear to be any active leaking in the basement from this defect. But due to the basement being a finished space, I was unable to see the foundation wall to examine further.
At the time of the inspection, the effectiveness of the in-floor heating in the family room could not be determined.
For the most part this house has been kept up to date and is well maintained.
Grounds
2) 
One or more decks or porches were unstable due to missing or substandard bracing, or lack of attachment to main structure. This is a safety hazard since severe movement may cause the decks or porches to collapse. A qualified contractor should repair as necessary.
One or more decks or porches were unstable due to missing or substandard bracing, or lack of attachment to main structure. This is a safety hazard since severe movement may cause the decks or porches to collapse. A qualified contractor should repair as necessary.
3) Flashing appeared to be missing from above one or more deck or porch ledger boards, or could not be verified. Missing flashing at this location can cause moisture to accumulate between the ledger boards and the building. Fungal rot may occur in this area and cause the ledger board fasteners to fail. The deck may separate from the building in this event. This is a potential safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified contractor install flashing above ledger boards per standard building practices. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?LB
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Flashing appeared to be missing from above one or more deck or porch ledger boards, or could not be verified. Missing flashing at this location can cause moisture to accumulate between the ledger boards and the building. Fungal rot may occur in this area and cause the ledger board fasteners to fail. The deck may separate from the building in this event. This is a potential safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified contractor install flashing above ledger boards per standard building practices. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?LB
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4) One or more sets of stairs were not level, somewhat wobbly and show substantial weathering. A qualified contractor should repair or replace as necessary.
One or more sets of stairs were not level, somewhat wobbly and show substantial weathering. A qualified contractor should repair or replace as necessary.
5) 
Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were wobbly and/or deteriorated. This is a safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were wobbly and/or deteriorated. This is a safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
6) One or more deck or porch beams were not positively secured to the support posts below. Deck or porch beams are commonly connected to support posts by "toenailing," which is inadequate. Decks and porches are subject to movement under live loads and require a positive connection between their support posts and beams. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing metal plates, plywood gussets or dimensional lumber to connect posts and beams.
One or more deck or porch beams were not positively secured to the support posts below. Deck or porch beams are commonly connected to support posts by "toenailing," which is inadequate. Decks and porches are subject to movement under live loads and require a positive connection between their support posts and beams. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing metal plates, plywood gussets or dimensional lumber to connect posts and beams.
Roof
16) 
Flashings at the base of one or more chimneys were corroded. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
Flashings at the base of one or more chimneys were corroded. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
17) A few composition shingles were deteriorated. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by replacing shingles.
A few composition shingles were deteriorated. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by replacing shingles.
Electric
24) One or more electric receptacles (outlets) at the kitchen and/or bathroom(s) 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 kitchen and/or bathroom(s) 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)
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25) Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of a couple of the smoke alarms, the alarms may have been installed more than 10 years ago. 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:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRMLS
Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of a couple of the smoke alarms, the alarms may have been installed more than 10 years ago. 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:http://www.reporthost.com/?SMKALRMLS
26) Carbon monoxide alarms were missing from one or more sleeping areas. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed in the vicinity of each sleeping area, on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Recommend installing additional carbon monoxide alarms per these standards. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
Carbon monoxide alarms were missing from one or more sleeping areas. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed in the vicinity of each sleeping area, on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Recommend installing additional carbon monoxide alarms per these standards. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
27) One or more globes or covers for light fixtures were missing or damaged. Recommend replacing as necessary to avoid exposed bulbs. With closet lighting or where flammable stored objects are near light fixtures, missing or broken covers can be a fire hazard.
One or more globes or covers for light fixtures were missing or damaged. Recommend replacing as necessary to avoid exposed bulbs. With closet lighting or where flammable stored objects are near light fixtures, missing or broken covers can be a fire hazard.
Kitchen
36) An exhaust hood was installed over the cook top or range, but the fan recirculated the exhaust air back into the kitchen. This may be due to no duct being installed, baffles at the front of the hood not being installed, or a problem with the duct. This can be a nuisance for odor and grease accumulation. Where a gas-fired range or cook top is installed, carbon monoxide and excessive levels of moisture can accumulate in living spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary so exhaust air is ducted outdoors.
An exhaust hood was installed over the cook top or range, but the fan recirculated the exhaust air back into the kitchen. This may be due to no duct being installed, baffles at the front of the hood not being installed, or a problem with the duct. This can be a nuisance for odor and grease accumulation. Where a gas-fired range or cook top is installed, carbon monoxide and excessive levels of moisture can accumulate in living spaces. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary so exhaust air is ducted outdoors.
37) The sink sprayer was damaged. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
The sink sprayer was damaged. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace as necessary.
38) The clearance between the stove top and the base of the exhaust hood above was too low. While the recommended height varies per the hood manufacturer, standards usually call for a minimum of 24 inches of clearance. A low hood height can restrict visibility of the stove top. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices.
The clearance between the stove top and the base of the exhaust hood above was too low. While the recommended height varies per the hood manufacturer, standards usually call for a minimum of 24 inches of clearance. A low hood height can restrict visibility of the stove top. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair per standard building practices.
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
39) The clothes dryer exhaust duct was kinked, and not following a straight path. Air flow will be restricted as a result and the clothes dryer may overheat. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire. Recommend that a qualified person replace or repair the duct as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?DRYER
The clothes dryer exhaust duct was kinked, and not following a straight path. Air flow will be restricted as a result and the clothes dryer may overheat. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire. Recommend that a qualified person replace or repair the duct as necessary. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?DRYER
40) No access to plumbing or shut off value around upper bathroom bathtub. Recommend adding an appropriate access panel to provide access.
No access to plumbing or shut off value around upper bathroom bathtub. Recommend adding an appropriate access panel to provide access.
Interior, Doors and Windows
42) Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were wobbly. This is a safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were wobbly. This is a safety hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.
43) Crank handles at some windows were loose. Recommend that a qualified person replace handles or make repairs as necessary.
Crank handles at some windows were loose. Recommend that a qualified person replace handles or make repairs as necessary.