Page 1 of 19 Inspection Report Mr. Happy Property Address: Joseph Poelsterl 450.010220 6334 W. Grace st Chicago Illinois 60634 1-773-454-6700
Page 2 of 19 Table of Contents Cover Page Table of Contents Intro Page General Summary 1 Kitchen Components and Appliances 2(A) Living Room 2(B) Bedrooms 3 Bathroom and Components 4 Plumbing System 5 Electrical System 6 Heating / Central Air Conditioning Invoice
Page 3 of 19 Date: 2/22/2014 Time: Report ID: Property: Customer: Mr. Happy Comment Key or Definitions Real Estate Professional: Glen Tomlinson Century 21 United II The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report. All comments by the inspector should be considered before purchasing this home. Any recommendations by the inspector to repair or replace suggests a second opinion or further inspection by a qualified contractor. All costs associated with further inspection fees and repair or replacement of item, component or unit should be considered before you purchase the property. Inspected (IN) = I visually observed the item, component or unit and if no other comments were made then it appeared to be functioning as intended allowing for normal wear and tear. Not Inspected (NI)= I did not inspect this item, component or unit and made no representations of whether or not it was functioning as intended and will state a reason for not inspecting. Not Present (NP) = This item, component or unit is not in this home or building. Repair or Replace (RR) = The item, component or unit is not functioning as intended, or needs further inspection by a qualified contractor. Items, components or units that can be repaired to satisfactory condition may not need replacement. This condominium inspection is a partial inspection and is performed on only those components that the buyer or homeowner is responsible for. It does not include the exterior components of the property, crawlspace or attic and all of the components contained therein as this is usually owned by the association and is not owned by the buyer or home owner. It is up to the buyer to determine if any of these excluded areas are in fact the buyers responsibility and if so, to notify the inspector so these areas will be inspected. Please note a different charge will apply should the buyer want these areas inspected. It also is not possible in some cases to inspect attic areas where a duplex unit exist and the buyer is purchasing the lower unit, or vice versa. Our company makes no representation as to the condition of these areas that were not inspected. Standards of Practice: NACHI National Association of Certified Home Inspectors, Illinois In Attendance: Customer and Seller agent, Type of building: Condominium Style of Home: Contemporary Approximate age of building: 100 Home Faces: North Temperature: 30 Weather: Clear Ground/Soil surface condition: Frozen Rain in last 3 days: Yes
Page 4 of 19 General Summary 6334 W. Grace st Chicago Illinois 60634 1-773-454-6700 Customer Mr. Happy Address The following items or discoveries indicate that these systems or components do not function as intended or adversely affects the habitability of the dwelling; or warrants further investigation by a specialist, or requires subsequent observation. This summary shall not contain recommendations for routine upkeep of a system or component to keep it in proper functioning condition or recommendations to upgrade or enhance the function or efficiency of the home. This Summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the customer. It is recommended that the customer read the complete report. 1. Kitchen Components and Appliances 1.3 WINDOWS Kitchen window is missing its lock. Item 1(Picture) 1.9 RANGES/OVENS/COOKTOPS Inspector recommends installation of a anti tip device. 1.13 CLOTHES DRYER VENT PIPING No defects found. Inspector recommends cleaning of dryer vent tubing. 2(B). Bedrooms 2.4.B WINDOWS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) There are 6 broken glass blocks in the master bedroom and outer sitting room. Item 1(Picture) Item 2(Picture) Item 3(Picture) 3. Bathroom and Components 3.2 WINDOWS There are 4 broken glass blocks in the lower level bathroom. Item 1(Picture) 5. Electrical System 5.3
Page 5 of 19 5. Electrical System CONNECTED DEVICES AND FIXTURES (Observed from a representative number operation of ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls) Bare bulb light fixtures are no longer allowed in closets. These must be changed to a globe cover type. Item 1 (Picture) Item 2(Picture) Item 3(Picture) Electrical receptacle that services spa tub is not attached. This junction box receptacle must be mounted a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Item 4(Picture) Item 5(Picture) 5.4 POLARITY AND GROUNDING OF RECEPTACLES WITHIN 6 FEET OF INTERIOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND ALL RECEPTACLES IN GARAGE, CARPORT, EXTERIOR WALLS OF INSPECTED STRUCTURE Exterior receptacle on rear porch does not have power. Item 1(Picture) 5.7 SMOKE DETECTORS The smoke detector should be tested at common hallway to bedrooms upon moving in to home. The smoke detector needs locating at least 4 inches from ceiling/wall junction and no further than 12 inches away. Inspector recommends replacement of all smoke detectors. Item 1(Picture) 5.8 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS There is no carbon monoxide detector found in home. It is recommended that one be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Heating / Central Air Conditioning 6.0 HEATING EQUIPMENT Furnace tested and is in good working order. Inspector recommends cleaning and changing filter. Upper arrow shows gas valve for furnace. Lower arrow shows lack of gas pipe dirt leg. Inspector recommends installation of dirt leg as per gas company rules. Item 2(Picture) Electrical service switch for furnace. Item 3(Picture) 6.5 GAS/LP FIRELOGS AND FIREPLACES Gas logs tested and working normally. Item 2(Picture) Masonry cracking at the top of fireplace fire box. Inspector recommends repairs be made by qualified contractor. Item 3(Picture) Item 4(Picture) Home inspectors are not required to report on the following: Life expectancy of any component or system; The causes of the need for a repair; The methods, materials, and costs of corrections; The suitability of the property for any specialized use; Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or restrictions; The market value of the property or its marketability; The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property; Any component or system that was not observed; The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents, or insects; or Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed. Home inspectors are not required to: Offer warranties or
Page 6 of 19 guarantees of any kind; Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component; Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or other persons; Operate any system or component that is shut down or otherwise inoperable; Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls; Disturb insulation, move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility; Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to mold, toxins, carcinogens, noise, contaminants in the building or in soil, water, and air; Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances; Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components; Since this report is provided for the specific benefit of the customer(s), secondary readers of this information should hire a licensed inspector to perform an inspection to meet their specific needs and to obtain current information concerning this property. Prepared Using HomeGauge http://www.homegauge.com : Licensed To Joseph Poelsterl
Page 7 of 19 1. Kitchen Components and Appliances 1.0 CEILINGS 1.1 WALLS 1.2 FLOORS IN NI NP RR 1.3 WINDOWS 1.4 COUNTERS AND A REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER OF CABINETS 1.5 PLUMBING DRAIN AND VENT SYSTEMS 1.6 PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY FAUCETS AND FIXTURES 1.7 OUTLETS WALL SWITCHES and FIXTURES 1.8 DISHWASHER 1.9 RANGES/OVENS/COOKTOPS 1.10 RANGE HOOD 1.11 FOOD WASTE DISPOSER 1.12 MICROWAVE COOKING EQUIPMENT 1.13 CLOTHES DRYER VENT PIPING 1.14 REFRIGERTOR Styles & Materials Dishwasher Brand: GENERAL ELECTRIC Disposer Brand: GENERAL ELECTRIC Exhaust/Range hood: VENTED Range/Oven: GENERAL ELECTRIC Built in Microwave: KENMORE Cabinetry: Wood Countertop: Granite Wood Refrigerator: GENERAL ELECTRIC Clothes Dryer Vent Material: Flexible Vinyl IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Comments: 1.0 No defects found. 1.1 No defects found. 1.2 No defects found. 1.3 Kitchen window is missing its lock. Item 1(Picture) 1.3 Item 1(Picture) Kitchen window is missing its lock. 1.4 No defects found. 1.5 No defects found. 1.6 No defects found 1.7 No defects found. 1.8 No defects found.
Page 8 of 19 1.9 Inspector recommends installation of a anti tip device. 1.10 No defects found. 1.11 Tested no defects found. 1.12 Tested no defects found 1.13 No defects found. Inspector recommends cleaning of dryer vent tubing. 1.14 No defects found.
Page 9 of 19 2(A). Living Room 2.0.A CEILINGS 2.1.A WALLS 2.2.A FLOORS 2.3.A DOORS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) 2.4.A WINDOWS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) 2.5.A OUTLETS SWITCHES AND FIXTURES IN NI NP RR IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Comments: 2.0.A No defects found. Styles & Materials Ceiling Materials: Drywall Wall Material: Drywall Brick Floor Covering(s): Hardwood T&G Interior Doors: Wood Window Types: Double-hung Thermal/Insulated Tilt feature Aluminum frame Window Manufacturer: UNKNOWN 2.1.A No defects found. 2.2.A No defects found. 2.3.A No defects found. 2.4.A No defects found. 2.5.A No defects found.
Page 10 of 19 2(B). Bedrooms 2.0.B CEILINGS 2.1.B WALLS 2.2.B FLOORS 2.3.B DOORS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) IN NI NP RR 2.4.B WINDOWS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) 2.5.B OUTLETS SWITCHES AND FIXTURES IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Comments: 2.0.B No defects found. Styles & Materials Ceiling Materials: Drywall Wall Material: Drywall Floor Covering(s): Hardwood T&G Interior Doors: Wood Window Types: Double-hung Thermal/Insulated Tilt feature Aluminum frame Window Manufacturer: UNKNOWN 2.1.B No defects found. 2.2.B No defects found. 2.3.B No defects found. 2.4.B There are 6 broken glass blocks in the master bedroom and outer sitting room. Item 1(Picture) Item 2(Picture) Item 3 (Picture) 2.4.B Item 1(Picture) There are 6 broken glass blocks in the master bedroom and outer sitting room. 2.4.B Item 2(Picture) 2.4.B Item 3(Picture) 2.5.B No defects found.
Page 11 of 19 3. Bathroom and Components 3.0 COUNTERS AND CABINETS 3.1 DOORS (REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER) IN NI NP RR 3.2 WINDOWS 3.3 PLUMBING DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS 3.4 PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES 3.5 OUTLETS SWITCHES AND FIXTURES 3.6 EXHAUST FAN 3.7 TOILET 3.8 TUB/SHOWER 3.9 SINK 3.10 FLOORS IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Comments: 3.0 No defects found Styles & Materials Exhaust Fans: Fan with light 3.1 No defects found. 3.2 There are 4 broken glass blocks in the lower level bathroom. Item 1(Picture) 3.2 Item 1(Picture) There are 4 broken glass blocks in the lower level bathroom. 3.3 No defects found. 3.4 No defects found. 3.5 No defects found. 3.6 No defects found. 3.7 No defects found. 3.8 No defects found. 3.9 No defects found.
Page 12 of 19 4. Plumbing System IN NI NP RR 4.0 PLUMBING DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS 4.1 PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES 4.2 MAIN FUEL SHUT OFF (Describe Location) 4.3 EJECTOR PUMP IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Styles & Materials Water Source: Public Water Filters: None Plumbing Water Supply (into home): Copper Plumbing Water Distribution (inside home): Copper Washer Drain Size: 2" Diameter Plumbing Waste Line: PVC Cast iron Water Heater Power Source: Building supplied hot water system Comments: 4.0 No defects found. 4.1 No defects found. 4.2 Main gas valve is located at top of meter in rear common area. Item 1(Picture) 4.2 Item 1(Picture) Main gas valve is located at top of meter in rear common area. 4.3 Ejector pump tested. Sellers agent claims unit was replaced in 2011. Pumps of this type last about 10 years. Item 1 (Picture) 4.3 Item 1(Picture) Ejector pump tested. Sellers agent claims unit was replaced in 2011. Pumps of this type last about 10 years.
Page 13 of 19 5. Electrical System 5.0 SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 SERVICE AND GROUNDING EQUIPMENT, MAIN OVERCURRENT DEVICE, MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS, OVERCURRENT DEVICES AND COMPATIBILITY OF THEIR AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE CONNECTED DEVICES AND FIXTURES (Observed from a representative number operation of ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls) POLARITY AND GROUNDING OF RECEPTACLES WITHIN 6 FEET OF INTERIOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND ALL RECEPTACLES IN GARAGE, CARPORT, EXTERIOR WALLS OF INSPECTED STRUCTURE 5.5 OPERATION OF GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS) 5.6 LOCATION OF MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS IN NI NP RR 5.7 SMOKE DETECTORS 5.8 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Comments: 5.0 No defects found. Styles & Materials Electrical Service Conductors: Overhead service 220 volts Panel capacity: 100 AMP Panel Type: Circuit breakers Electric Panel Manufacturer: CUTLER HAMMER Branch wire 15 and 20 AMP: Copper Wiring Methods: Conduit Dryer Power Source: Gas Connection 5.1 No defects found in electrical distribution panel Item 1(Picture) 5.1 Item 1(Picture) No defects found in electrical distribution panel 5.2 No defects found.
Page 14 of 19 5.3 Bare bulb light fixtures are no longer allowed in closets. These must be changed to a globe cover type. Item 1(Picture) Item 2(Picture) Item 3(Picture) Electrical receptacle that services spa tub is not attached. This junction box receptacle must be mounted a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. Item 4(Picture) Item 5(Picture) 5.3 Item 1(Picture) Bare bulb light fixtures are no longer allowed in closets. These must be changed to a globe cover type. 5.3 Item 2(Picture) 5.3 Item 4(Picture) Electrical receptacle that services spa tub is not attached. This junction box receptacle must be mounted a minimum of 6 inches above the floor. 5.3 Item 3(Picture) 5.3 Item 5(Picture) 5.4 Exterior receptacle on rear porch does not have power. Item 1(Picture) 5.4 Item 1(Picture) Exterior receptacle on rear porch does not have power.
Page 15 of 19 5.5 All gfci receptacles passed safety tests. 5.6 Electrical distribution panel is located in main hallway. 5.7 The smoke detector should be tested at common hallway to bedrooms upon moving in to home. The smoke detector needs locating at least 4 inches from ceiling/wall junction and no further than 12 inches away. Inspector recommends replacement of all smoke detectors. Item 1(Picture) 5.7 Item 1(Picture) Inspector recommends replacement of all smoke detectors. 5.8 There is no carbon monoxide detector found in home. It is recommended that one be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Page 16 of 19 6. Heating / Central Air Conditioning IN NI NP RR 6.0 HEATING EQUIPMENT 6.1 NORMAL OPERATING CONTROLS 6.2 AUTOMATIC SAFETY CONTROLS 6.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) 6.4 PRESENCE OF INSTALLED HEAT SOURCE IN EACH ROOM 6.5 GAS/LP FIRELOGS AND FIREPLACES 6.6 COOLING AND AIR HANDLER EQUIPMENT IN= Inspected, NI= Not Inspected, NP= Not Present, RR= Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR Styles & Materials Heat Type: Forced Air Energy Source: Natural gas Number of Heat Systems (excluding wood): One Heat System Brand: RUUD Ductwork: Non-insulated Filter Type: Disposable Filter Size: 16x25 Types of Fireplaces: Non-vented gas logs Operable Fireplaces: One Cooling Equipment Type: Air conditioner unit Cooling Equipment Energy Source: Electricity Central Air Manufacturer: RUDD Number of AC Only Units: One Comments:
Page 17 of 19 6.0 Furnace tested and is in good working order. Inspector recommends cleaning and changing filter. Upper arrow shows gas valve for furnace. Lower arrow shows lack of gas pipe dirt leg. Inspector recommends installation of dirt leg as per gas company rules. Item 2(Picture) Electrical service switch for furnace. Item 3(Picture) 6.0 Item 2(Picture) Upper arrow shows gas valve for furnace. Lower arrow shows lack of gas pipe dirt leg. Inspector recommends installation of dirt leg as per gas company rules. 6.0 Item 1(Picture) Furnace tested and is in good working order. Inspector recommends cleaning and changing filter. 6.0 Item 3(Picture) Electrical service switch for furnace.
Page 18 of 19 6.1 Condo unit has a digital set back thermostat. Item 1(Picture) 6.1 Item 1(Picture) Condo unit has a digital set back thermostat. 6.2 Tested. 6.3 No defects found. 6.4 Heating/cooling vents in all rooms. 6.5 Gas logs tested and working normally. Item 2(Picture) Masonry cracking at the top of fireplace fire box. Inspector recommends repairs be made by qualified contractor. Item 3 (Picture) Item 4(Picture) 6.5 Item 1(Picture) 6.5 Item 2(Picture) Gas logs tested and working normally. 6.5 Item 3(Picture) Masonry cracking at the top of fireplace fire box. Inspector recommends repairs be made by qualified contractor. 6.5 Item 4(Picture) 6.6 The A/C was not tested for proper operation due to the outside air temperature is 65 degrees or less. We did not inspect this unit(s).
Page 19 of 19 INVOICE 6334 W. Grace st Chicago Illinois 60634 1-773-454-6700 Inspected By: Joseph Poelsterl Inspection Date: 2/22/2014 Report ID: Customer Info: Mr. Happy 4037 N. Sheridan Apt 3 Chicago Il 60613 Inspection Property: Customer's Real Estate Professional: Glen Tomlinson Century 21 United II Inspection Fee: Service Price Amount Sub-Total Heated Sq Ft 1,001-2,000 350.00 1 350.00 Payment Method: Credit Card Payment Status: Paid At Time Of Inspection Note: Tax $0.00 Total Price $350.00