FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA February 1, 2018

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1 608 State St. South Kirkland, WA FAIR Thank you for your interest in this Faira Certified home. FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS February 1, 2018 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 RW West Consultants Property Inspection Report Inspection prepared for: Faira.com Real Estate Agent: Faira - Date of Inspection: 2/10/2018 Time: 9:00 AM Age of Home: 1942 Size: 690 Weather: Sunny 32 degrees Order ID: 3215 Front door faces North for orientaion purposes only Inspector: Dee Robert Inman License #1459 UAS Pilots Lic. No Dee@rwwestconsultants.com

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 required further investigation Items denote minor or maintenance items Items denote locations and shutoff valves 1. Attendance In Attendance: Tenant present No other parties present at inspection. 2. Home Type Home Type: One story 3. Occupancy Occupancy: Occupied - Furnished The utilities were on at the time of inspection. Page 1 of 37

4 1. Exterior Note North Elevation South Elevation East Elevation West Elevation General Exterior Note 2 West Elevation 2 North Elevation 2 East Elevation 2 South Elevation Page 2 of 37

5 1. Siding Condition Exterior Areas Siding appeared in fair condition overall. Paint flaking at the siding, recommend loose paint is removed, barewood areas primed and repainted. Voids in the caulking around some of the windows/doors and corner areas, recommend recaulking.. Soil contact or proximity south side. This may provide entrance of moisture or insects to siding. Recommend grading soil so there is at least 6" of space (where practical) between the siding and the soil below. Recommend checking for any damaged trim and siding materials. Tree branches overhanging roof and/or against siding. Trim trees that are in contact or proximity to home, as branches can abrade siding and damage roofing. Peeling and voids above windows. Recommend caulk and paint Siding decay noted at south side. Recommend further investigation and repairs Peeling and voids above windows Trees against house Siding decay at south side Page 3 of 37

6 2. Gutters Gutters and downspouts appeared in good condition overall. Recommend elbow at SW corner 3. Driveway and Walkway Condition Recommend elbow at SW corner Concrete sidewalks appeared in good condition overall. Uneven surfaces at sidewalks or, driveways/patios are potential tripping hazards, recommend conditions are corrected. Primarily at east area. Page 4 of 37

7 4. Soffit Soffits and eaves appeared in good condition overall. 5. Door/Window Exterior doors appeared in operable condition, at time of inspection. Threshold and jambs appeared in good condition overall. Window frames and sills appeared in good condition overall. Page 5 of 37

8 6. Grading Grading appeared in good condition overall. Foliage is touching the siding, recommend clearance is achieved as this is a conducive condition for wood destroying organisms and pests West yard North yard Page 6 of 37

9 7. Electrical East yard Exterior outlets operate overall Exterior lights attached to the house operate overall. Exterior outlets are not GFI protected. Strongly recommend further investigation and correction by licensed electrical contractor. 8. Cable Feeds Materials: Primary Service is Overhead Service Drop 9. Gas Condition Meter located at South side. Main Gas shutoff is located to the lower left of the meter. Page 7 of 37

10 Main Gas Shutoff 10. Exterior Faucet Condition Exterior faucets were in operable condition overall. 11. Pressure 75 psi 12. Gate Condition Materials: Wood Chain link Fences are NOT INCLUDED as part of a home inspection. Page 8 of 37

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12 1. Roof Condition Roof Composition shingle roof surface. Inspected from ladder. Type Average life span 20 years for this type surface with proper maintenance and care. 2. Flashing Flashing appeared in good condition overall. 3. Chimney Brick masonry chimney appeared in good condition overall, chimney height was adequate overall. Page 10 of 37

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14 1. Attic Attic 1 Attic area was finished. Framing, insulation and wiring were not visible. No inspection was conducted. Page 12 of 37

15 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 Page 13 of 37

16 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. Fireplace Fireplace was wood burning type. Damper is in place. Creosote buildup in the fireplace, recommend cleaning by licensed chimney sweep before using. No liner at chimney flue. Recommend further investigation by license chimney sweep into the integrity of the brick flue. Page 14 of 37

17 1. Dining Room Dining Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is laminate wood grain material. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Page 15 of 37

18 1. Kitchen Room Kitchen Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is linoleum. 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 is in good condition overall. 3. Cabinet Cabinet doors and drawers are in operable condition overall. 4. Disposal There is no disposal. 5. Dishwasher Dishwasher was in operable condition. 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 Page 16 of 37

19 6. Stove/Oven Stove/oven were in operable condition overall. Needs high loop 7. Refrigerator Refrigerator was in operable condition. Page 17 of 37

20 8. Sinks Refrigerator temp Sink was in operable condition overall. Freezer temp 9. Electrical GFCI protected receptacles may not have been required when the house was built., strongly recommend licensed electrical contractor installing GFCI outlets within 6 feet of water sources. 10. Vent Condition Vent fan appears to exhaust to the exterior. Page 18 of 37

21 1. Condition Laundry Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Exhaust Fans Window only, no vent fan. 3. Dryer Dryer appeared to exhaust to the exterior. Dryer is electric Unit 220 volt electrical service for electric dryer. 4. Washer Materials: Washer appeared to be in operable condition. Washer faucets were in operable condition, no visible leakage. Page 19 of 37

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23 1. Bedroom Room Bedroom 1 Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is laminate wood grain material. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Floor Floor slopes from north to south 3. Heating Electric Convector heater operates. Page 21 of 37

24 1. Location Materials: Bedroom Bathroom This Room 2. Room Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Electrical GFCI protected receptacles may not have been required when the house was built. Recommend upgrading with GFCI's at all receptacles near water sources as a safety precaution 4. Counters Engineered Composite Vanity Top with Basin 5. Cabinets Cabinet doors are in operable condition overall. 6. Exhaust Fans Vent fan operates overall. 7. Floors Laminate wood grain material is in good condition overall. 8. Tub Tub and shower were in good condition overall. 9. Sinks Sink was in operable condition overall. 10. Toilet Toilet was in operable condition overall. Page 22 of 37

25 1. Condition Garage Walls appeared in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixtures operate overall. Flooring is concrete, visible portions in good condition overall. Exterior walls are out of plumb. Collar ties are needed at the roof framing to prevent rafters from moving walls outward. Page 23 of 37

26 2. Floor Condition Materials: Flooring is concrete, appeared in good condition overall. Cracking at the floor does not appear unusual. 3. Electrical Collar ties are needed Outlets are not GFCI protected, recommend GFCI protecting outlets as a safety precaution 4. Doors Entry door is in operable condition overall. 5. Garage Doors Garage door is boarded up. Page 24 of 37

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28 1. Heating Type Direct vent gas wall unit. Heat/AC 2. Heater Location The direct vent wall unit is located in the dining room Furnace is Rinnai Brand. Heating system is less than 1 year of age, average life span is 18 to 22 years. 3. Heating condition Service does not appear to have been performed within the last year, recommend serviced by licensed HVAC contractor. Furnace is operational. Page 26 of 37

29 1. Plumbing Plumbing/Water Heater1 Water lines were copper inside the home and galvanized from house to meter. Water lines were CPVC plastic. Drain and waste lines were plastic. 2. Water Heater Condition Heater Type: Electric water heater. 40 gallons 3. Age Water heater in excess of 12 years and has exceeded useful life span, recommend monitoring or replacement. Approximately 13 years of age, average life span is 10 to 12 years. 4. Condition Seismic straps are 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. Page 27 of 37

30 5. TPRV Condition Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (TPR Valve) present. Temperature and pressure relief valve routes at an upward angle. This condition can cause water to set in the outlet drain resulting in corrosion to the temperature and pressure relief valve and cause it not to engage when needed. This is an extremely hazardous condition, strongly recommend conditions are corrected by licensed HVAC contractor. TPRV pipe type: be constructed of an approved material, such as CPVC, copper, polyethylene, galvanized steel, polypropylene, or stainless steel. PVC and other non-approved plastics should not be used since they can easily melt. Recommend correction Page 28 of 37

31 1. Location Materials: Located in the Kitchen Electrical 1 2. Electrical 100 AMP Service, #2 Aluminum service entrance wiring. 3. Grounding Electrical service is grounded and bonded. 4. Wiring Type Breaker system present. Wiring sizes conform to breaker sizes overall. Smaller branch circuit wiring is copper. Page 29 of 37

32 1. Location No visible access to crawlspace Foundation/Crawlspaces 2. Foundation Continuous concrete foundation visible portion appeared in good condition overall. Vertical Cracking at concrete foundation 1/8th inch or less is typically not unusual No visible access to crawlspace on the interior or exterior. Consulted with tenants and they are unaware of any access. No inspection of crawlspace was conducted 3. Ventilation Inadequate ventilation. Normally there should be 1 square foot of venting for each 150 square feet of crawlspace surface area placed so that cross ventilation is achieved. Inadequate ventilation is a conducive condition for wood decay and mold growth, recommend conditions are corrected There were no visible vents at the exterior Page 30 of 37

33 1. Shutoff Locations Shutoffs Water heater water line shutoff is located above the water heater at the wall. Furnace gas shutoff is located to the right of the Furnace. 2 Furnace gas shutoff is located to the right of the Furnace. 2 Water heater water line shutoff is located above the water heater at the wall. Page 31 of 37

34 1. Appliances/Equipment Stove Refrigerator Dishwasher Furnace Washer Dryer Equipment 2 Furnace 2 Refrigerator 2 Dishwasher 2 Stove Page 32 of 37

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36 1. Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Detectors As of April 1st 2012 it is required that Carbon monoxide detectors are installed on each level and outside of bedroom areas. Recommend conditions are corrected. Page 34 of 37

37 Glossary Term Air Gap Expansion Tank GFCI PVC 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. Polyvinyl chloride, which is used in the manufacture of white plastic pipe typically used for water supply lines. 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 35 of 37

38 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: 1 Siding Condition Siding decay noted at south side. Recommend further investigation and repairs Page 4 Item: 3 Driveway and Walkway Condition Uneven surfaces at sidewalks or, driveways/patios are potential tripping hazards, recommend conditions are corrected. Primarily at east area. Page 7 Item: 7 Electrical Exterior outlets are not GFI protected. Strongly recommend further investigation and correction by licensed electrical contractor. Attic 1 Page 12 Item: 1 Attic Attic area was finished. Framing, insulation and wiring were not visible. No inspection was conducted. Living Room Page 14 Item: 2 Fireplace Creosote buildup in the fireplace, recommend cleaning by licensed chimney sweep before using. No liner at chimney flue. Recommend further investigation by license chimney sweep into the integrity of the brick flue. Kitchen Page 18 Item: 9 Electrical GFCI protected receptacles may not have been required when the house was built., strongly recommend licensed electrical contractor installing GFCI outlets within 6 feet of water sources. Bathroom This Room Page 22 Item: 3 Electrical GFCI protected receptacles may not have been required when the house was built. Recommend upgrading with GFCI's at all receptacles near water sources as a safety precaution Garage Page 23 Item: 1 Condition Exterior walls are out of plumb. Collar ties are needed at the roof framing to prevent rafters from moving walls outward. Page 24 Item: 3 Electrical Outlets are not GFCI protected, recommend GFCI protecting outlets as a safety precaution Plumbing/Water Heater1 Page 28 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. Page 36 of 37

39 Page 28 Item: 5 TPRV Condition Temperature and pressure relief valve routes at an upward angle. This condition can cause water to set in the outlet drain resulting in corrosion to the temperature and pressure relief valve and cause it not to engage when needed. This is an extremely hazardous condition, strongly recommend conditions are corrected by licensed HVAC contractor. TPRV pipe type: be constructed of an approved material, such as CPVC, copper, polyethylene, galvanized steel, polypropylene, or stainless steel. PVC and other nonapproved plastics should not be used since they can easily melt. Recommend correction Foundation/Crawlspaces Page 30 Item: 2 Foundation No visible access to crawlspace on the interior or exterior. Consulted with tenants and they are unaware of any access. No inspection of crawlspace was conducted Page 30 Item: 3 Ventilation Inadequate ventilation. Normally there should be 1 square foot of venting for each 150 square feet of crawlspace surface area placed so that cross ventilation is achieved. Inadequate ventilation is a conducive condition for wood decay and mold growth, recommend conditions are corrected There were no visible vents at the exterior Carbon Monoxide Detectors Page 34 Item: 1 Carbon Monoxide As of April 1st 2012 it is required that Carbon monoxide detectors are installed on each level and outside of bedroom areas. Recommend conditions are corrected. Page 37 of 37