FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS Chestnut Street, Everett, WA 98201

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1 608 State St. South Kirkland, WA FAIR FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS Thank you for your interest in this Faira Certified home. We have coordinated the efforts of certified and licensed inspection and title professionals to create the Faira Transparency Reports for this home. The Faira Transparency Reports are a detailed portfolio of information that is prepared on behalf of buyers in preparation for making an informed offer on the property. You may view more detailed information for this home and can make an offer at All of the information in the Faira Transparency Reports was gathered and compiled without any bias or influence from the seller(s). In fact, these reports are materially identical had you as the buyer(s) ordered the same professionals to perform the evaluations on the same date. Nevertheless, Faira takes no obligation of the reports being complete or accurate. The buyers are recommended to conduct their own due-diligence to their satisfaction. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information. We re happy you ve chosen a Faira Certified home and look forward to the opportunity of working with you! The Faira Team

2 Cover Page Property Inspection Report Inspection prepared for: Faira.com Real Estate Agent: - Date of Inspection: 7/6/2018 Time: 3:00 PM Age of Home: 1914 Size: 962 Order ID: 3916 Inspector: Ronald W West License #563

3 INTRODUCTION: Inspection Details We appreciate the opportunity to conduct this inspection for you! Please carefully read your entire Inspection Report. Call us after you have reviewed your report, so we can go over any questions you may have. Remember, when the inspection is completed and the report is delivered, we are still available to you for any questions you may have, throughout the entire closing process. Properties being inspected do not "Pass" or "Fail. - The following report is based on an inspection of the visible portion of the structure; inspection may be limited by vegetation and possessions. Depending upon the age of the property, some items like GFCI outlets may not be installed; this report will focus on safety and function, not current code. This report identifies specific non-code, non-cosmetic concerns that the inspector feels may need further investigation or repair. For your safety and liability purposes, we recommend that licensed contractors evaluate and repair any critical concerns and defects. Note that this report is a snapshot in time. We recommend that you or your representative carry out a final walk-through inspection immediately before closing to check the condition of the property, using this report as a guide. Items denote serious, safety or items that require further investigation Items denote minor or maintenance items Items denote locations and shutoff valves 1. Attendance In Attendance: Client present 2. Home Type Home Type: Rambler 3. Occupancy Occupancy: Occupied - Furnished Page 1 of 45

4 1. Exterior Note General Exterior Note 2 West Elevation 2 South Elevation 2 East Elevation 2 North Elevation Page 2 of 45

5 1. Siding Condition Exterior Areas Siding appeared in good condition overall. Asbestos type of shingle siding Paint finish fading/chalking indicating paint has lost its effectiveness, recommend repainting. 2. Gutters Gutters and downspouts appeared in good condition overall. Debris in gutters, recommend cleaning gutters. Recommend installing splashblocks or extensions to divert water minimum 3 feet away from the foundation. Extensions longer than 3 feet may be required if grade slopes toward the house where slpash blocks or extension end. 3. Driveway and Walkway Condition Uneven surfaces at sidewalks or, driveways/patios are potential tripping hazards, recommend conditions are corrected. Page 3 of 45

6 4. Soffit Soffits and eaves appeared in good condition overall. 5. Door/Window Paint flaking at window sills/frames, recommend repainting to prevent premature decay from occurring. Siding not installed under the rear door threshold. There was no visible flashing above the windows and or doors. Windows and or doors without flashing require periodic maintenance of caulking material. 6. Electrical Southside No visible exterior outlets. Normally there should be exterior outlets. 7. Cable Feeds Materials: Primary Service is Overhead Service Drop Decay occurring to bottom of electrical meter enclosure, recommend repair Page 4 of 45

7 8. Exterior Faucet Condition Exterior faucets were in operable condition overall. Hose bib at south side of house leaks. 9. Pressure 60 Page 5 of 45

8 1. Porch Porches Concrete porch/porches appeared in good condition Guardrail appeared secure. Some crack in at front porch guard rail and siding damage loose at the north section of Guardrail Finish peeling at front porch Handrail not graspable. By today's standards, rails should be configured so that a hand may grasp around a rail for safety. Page 6 of 45

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10 1. Roof Condition Roof Composition shingle roof surface. Average life span of this type surface 20 years with proper maintenance and care Roof surface is appeared in fair condition overall. Inspected from ladder. Granular surfacing deteriorated. Recommend further investigation by licensed roofing contractor. Recommend following conditions are investigated further by licensed roofing contractor and conditions corrected as required. Some shingles &/or tabs missing. Patching to the laundry room roof. Page 8 of 45

11 2. Flashing Flashings are mastic covered where laundry room roof and front porch roof butt into siding recommend re-sealing all through the roof vents and projections as a part of routine maintenance. Flashings have been sealed with roof cement where the porch with Butz into the siding, these area will require routine maintenance Page 9 of 45

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13 1. Attic Kitchen is location of attic access Attic 1 2. Framing Visible framing appeared in good condition overall, no visible indications of decay or water penetration presently. Page 11 of 45

14 3. Ventilation Under eave soffit inlet vents noted. Roof surface vents present. 4. Fan/Duct Bathroom fans appeared to exhaust to the exterior overall. 5. Insulation Condition Blown in fiberglass insulation noted. Depth: Insulation averages about inches in depth, estimated R value Rodent/Pests No visible indications of Rodent Activity. Page 12 of 45

15 1. Attic Attic 2 Laundry room is location of attic access Framing configuration prohibits access to areas of the attic 2. Framing Visible framing appeared in good condition overall, no visible indications of decay or water penetration presently. Staining to some of the old Skip sheeting, moisture meter indicated no abnormal moisture content presently Page 13 of 45

16 3. Ventilation Roof surface vents present. 4. Insulation Condition Unfinished fiberglass batts noted. Depth: Insulation averages approximately inches in depth, estimated R value 30 Page 14 of 45

17 1. General Notes General Interior Note Materials: Windows in the home are Double pane insulated glass windows. Any deficiencies are noted in each room section for accessible windows Doors in the home are considered operational unless otherwise noted in each room section Cabinet doors and in the home are considered operational unless otherwise noted in each room section Page 15 of 45

18 1. Living Room Living Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is laminate wood grain material. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. 2. Window Deficiencies Latch hardware difficult to operate at one or more locations. Recommend investigation and repair as needed by qualified window contractor. Page 16 of 45

19 1. Kitchen Room Kitchen Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is laminate. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Sink and faucets are in operable condition overall. Cabinet doors and drawers are in operable condition overall. 2. Counter Condition Formica counter. Formica counters worn 3. Disposal Disposal operates overall. Wiring not secured to the base of the disposal, recommend conditions are corrected. Exposed splices and/or improper wiring observed, which is a safety concern, recommend conditions are corrected. Page 17 of 45

20 4. Dishwasher Dishwasher was in operable condition overall. Lack of a proper air gap noted at dishwasher drain line. In the event of a sewer backup this device prevents sewer matter from entering into dishwasher. Recommend having a licensed plumber install a air gap or drip loop to prevent possible contamination to water supply. Minor condition to correct 5. Microwave Built-in microwave ovens are tested using normal operating controls. Unit was tested and appeared to be serviceable at time of inspection. Leak and/or efficiency testing is beyond the scope of this inspection. If concerned, client should seek further review by qualified technician prior to closing. 6. Stove/Oven Stove/oven were in operable condition overall. Storage in the oven no test Anti tip bracket/device missing at stove, recommend installation as a safety precaution. Should be installed. Page 18 of 45

21 7. Refrigerator Refrigerator was in operable condition overall. 8. Sinks Sinks are in operable condition overall. 9. Electrical Ungrounded outlets, recommend a licensed electrical contractor investigate conditions further and correct as required. Page 19 of 45

22 10. Vent Condition Vent fan is part of microwave and is Recirculating Type 11. Window Discoloration/condensation between the panes. This is an indication of a failed seal. Recommend conditions are corrected by licensed glass company. Page 20 of 45

23 1. Condition Laundry Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Windows are single pane in the laundry room 2. Dryer Dryer appeared to exhaust to the exterior. Dryer is electric Unit Dryer not tested due to personal belongings in the dryer 3. Floor Condition Laminate wood grain material is in good condition overall. 4. Washer Materials: Washer faucets were in operable condition, no visible leakage. Washer not tested due to personal belongings in the Washer Page 21 of 45

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25 1. Room Hall Bathroom1 Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Electrical GFI outlets within 6 feet of water sources. 3. Floors Laminate wood grain material is in good condition overall. 4. Tub Tub and shower were in good condition overall. 5. Sinks Sink was in operable condition overall. Improper "S" trap noted. This trap configuration may cause the trap to siphon dry, allowing sewer gas and odour to enter the dwelling. Recommend conditions are investigated further and required by licensed plumbing contractor. Page 23 of 45

26 6. Toilet Toilet was in operable condition overall. 7. Heating Electric Convector heater operates. Page 24 of 45

27 1. Location Location Northwest Bedroom 1 2. Bedroom Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Doors Closet doors not installed. 4. Window Deficiencies Latch hardware difficult to operate at one or more locations. Recommend investigation and repair as needed by qualified window contractor. Page 25 of 45

28 1. Location Location Center Bedroom 2 2. Bedroom Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Electrical Reversed polarity at outlets, recommend a licensed electrical contractor investigate conditions further and correct as required. 4. Doors Closet doors not installed. Outlet north wall Page 26 of 45

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30 1. Location Location East Bedroom 3 2. Bedroom Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Electrical Ungrounded outlets, recommend a licensed electrical contractor investigate conditions further and correct as required. 4. Doors Closet doors not installed. west wall Page 28 of 45

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32 1. Condition Garage Wood frame walls and ceilings Windows are single pane, appeared sealed. Wall framing rests concrete blocks. Framing is not secured to the concrete blocks. North wall is out of plumb. Recommend further investigation by licensed contractor. 2. Electrical Outlets are not GFCI protected, recommend GFCI protecting outlets as a safety precaution Outlet and or Switch cover plates missing, recommend correction as a safety precaution. 3. Garage Doors Single garage door operates, was on auto opener. Photo cell safety returns operate overall. Tension safety returns operate overall. Page 30 of 45

33 1. Siding Condition Garage Exterior and or Carport Siding appeared in good condition overall. Wood siding. 2. Gutters Gutters and downspouts appeared in good condition overall. Missing sections of downspouts; recommend missing sections are installed for proper function. Page 31 of 45

34 Heat/AC 1. Heating Type Electric convector zone controlled system in operable condition. 2. Heater Page 32 of 45

35 1. Plumbing Plumbing/Water Heater1 Water lines were copper Drain and waste lines were plastic. Water lines are Galvanized. Galvanized water lines rust from the inside out and restrict water flow. Average life span for galvanized water lines and 50 years. 2. Water Heater Condition Heater Type: Electric water heater. 50 gallons 3. Age Approximately 3 years of age, average life span is 10 to 12 years. 4. Condition Seismic straps are in place. Water heater has drip pan in place. Expansion tank is not in place. This is a hazardous condition on closed water systems. Recommend conditions are investigated further and corrected as required by licensed plumbing contractor. 5. TPRV Condition Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (TPR Valve) present. Page 33 of 45

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37 1. Location Materials: Located in the laundry room. Electrical 1 2. Electrical 200 AMP service, 4/0 Aluminum service entrance wires. Sharp-pointed metal screws hold panel cover in place. These are a potential hazard as they may puncture wire insulation and electrify panel box, becoming a shock or electrocution hazard. These screws should be replaced with approved, flat-tipped screws. Strongly recommend conditions are corrected. 3. Grounding Page 35 of 45

38 4. Wiring Type Breaker system present. Wiring sizes conform to breaker sizes overall. Smaller branch circuit wiring is copper. White neutral wires connected to circuit breakers should be black or red taped to designate they are hot, recommend further investigation and correction by licensed electrical contractor. Page 36 of 45

39 1. Foundation Foundation/Crawlspaces 1 Post & Pier foundation appeared in good condition overall. Some of the support posts rest on stacked concrete piers, typically piers should not be stacked 2. Drainage Crawlspace area was dry, there were no visible indications of standing water presently 3. Framing Visible framing appeared in good condition overall. Post and beam connections not gusseted or strapped, recommend conditions are corrected. Not a requirement at the time of construction 4. Ventilation Ventilation appeared adequate. 5. Vapor Barrier Vapor barrier was mostly in place. Page 37 of 45

40 6. Electrical Low voltage wiring on the floor of the crawlspace. Recommend wiring is secured to the base of the framing as a safety precaution 7. Plumbing Water lines are not insulated or completely insulated, recommend insulating water lines to prevent freezing. 8. Insulation Condition Unfinished fiberglass batts noted. Depth: Insulation averages approximately 6 inches in depth;estimated R value 19. Newer requirements are R49 insulation content. Insulation damaged/missing in areas of the crawlspace, recommend conditions are corrected. Page 38 of 45

41 9. Rodent/Pests Old Droppings present. Page 39 of 45

42 1. Shutoff Locations Shutoffs 2 Water heater water line shutoff is located above the water heater. Page 40 of 45

43 1. Appliances/Equipment Equipment/Appliances: Equipment 2 Dishwasher 2 Disposal 2 Stove Microwave Page 41 of 45

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45 Glossary Term Air Gap Expansion Tank GFCI TPR Valve Definition Glossary Air gap (drainage): The unobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the outlet of the waste pipe and the flood-level rim of the receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharged. An expansion tank or expansion vessel is a small tank used to protect closed (not open to atmospheric pressure) water heating systems and domestic hot water systems from excessive pressure. The tank is partially filled with air, whose compressibility cushions shock caused by water hammer and absorbs excess water pressure caused by thermal expansion. A special device that is intended for the protection of personnel by de-energizing a circuit, capable of opening the circuit when even a small amount of current is flowing through the grounding system. The thermostat in a water heater shuts off the heating source when the set temperature is reached. If the thermostat fails, the water heater could have a continuous rise in temperature and pressure (from expansion of the water). The temperature and pressure could continue to rise until the pressure exceeds the pressure capacity of the tank (300 psi). If this should happen, the super-heated water would boil and expand with explosive force, and the tank would burst. The super-heated water turns to steam and turns the water heater into an unguided missile. To prevent these catastrophic failures, water heaters are required to be protected for both excess temperature and pressure. Usually, the means of protection is a combination temperature- and pressurerelief valve (variously abbreviated as T&P, TPV, TPR, etc.). Most of these devices are set to operate at a water temperature above 200 F and/or a pressure above 150 psi. Do not attempt to test the TPR valve yourself! Most water heating systems should be serviced once a year as a part of an annual preventive maintenance inspection by a professional heating and cooling contractor. From Plumbing: Water Heater TPR Valves Page 43 of 45

46 Report Summary Report Summary The summary below consists of potentially significant findings. These findings can be a safety hazard, a deficiency requiring a major expense to correct or items I would like to draw extra attention to. The summary is not a complete listing of all the findings in the report, and reflects the opinion of the inspector. Please review all pages of the report as the summary alone does not explain all of the issues. All repairs should be done by a licensed & bonded tradesman or qualified professional. I recommend obtaining a copy of all receipts, warranties and permits for the work done. Exterior Areas Page 3 Item: 3 Driveway and Walkway Condition Uneven surfaces at sidewalks or, driveways/patios are potential tripping hazards, recommend conditions are corrected. Porches Page 6 Item: 1 Porch Handrail not graspable. By today's standards, rails should be configured so that a hand may grasp around a rail for safety. Roof Page 8 Item: 1 Roof Condition Recommend following conditions are investigated further by licensed roofing contractor and conditions corrected as required. Some shingles &/or tabs missing. Patching to the laundry room roof. Kitchen Page 17 Item: 3 Disposal Wiring not secured to the base of the disposal, recommend conditions are corrected. Exposed splices and/or improper wiring observed, which is a safety concern, recommend conditions are corrected. Page 19 Item: 6 Stove/Oven Anti tip bracket/device missing at stove, recommend installation as a safety precaution. Should be installed. Page 19 Item: 9 Electrical Ungrounded outlets, recommend a licensed electrical contractor investigate conditions further and correct as required. Hall Bathroom1 Page 23 Item: 5 Sinks Improper "S" trap noted. This trap configuration may cause the trap to siphon dry, allowing sewer gas and odour to enter the dwelling. Recommend conditions are investigated further and required by licensed plumbing contractor. Bedroom 2 Page 26 Item: 3 Electrical Reversed polarity at outlets, recommend a licensed electrical contractor investigate conditions further and correct as required. Bedroom 3 Page 28 Item: 3 Electrical Ungrounded outlets, recommend a licensed electrical contractor investigate conditions further and correct as required. Garage Page 30 Item: 1 Condition Wall framing rests concrete blocks. Framing is not secured to the concrete blocks. North wall is out of plumb. Recommend further investigation by licensed contractor. Page 44 of 45

47 Page 30 Item: 2 Electrical Outlets are not GFCI protected, recommend GFCI protecting outlets as a safety precaution Outlet and or Switch cover plates missing, recommend correction as a safety precaution. Plumbing/Water Heater1 Page 33 Item: 4 Condition Expansion tank is not in place. This is a hazardous condition on closed water systems. Recommend conditions are investigated further and corrected as required by licensed plumbing contractor. Electrical 1 Page 35 Item: 2 Electrical Sharp-pointed metal screws hold panel cover in place. These are a potential hazard as they may puncture wire insulation and electrify panel box, becoming a shock or electrocution hazard. These screws should be replaced with approved, flat-tipped screws. Strongly recommend conditions are corrected. Foundation/Crawlspaces 1 Page 37 Item: 3 Framing Post and beam connections not gusseted or strapped, recommend conditions are corrected. Not a requirement at the time of construction Page 39 Item: 9 Rodent/Pests Old Droppings present. Page 45 of 45