608 State St. South Kirkland, WA 98033 www.faira.com hello@faira.com +1.800.571.FAIR Thank you for your interest in this Faira Certified home. FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS 98038 March 7, 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 http://www.faira.com/listings/11840 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
Cover Page Property Inspection Report 98038 Inspection prepared for: Faira.com Real Estate Agent: Faira.com - Faira Date of Inspection: 3/7/2018 Time: 1:00 PM Age of Home: 2004 Size: 3780 Order ID: 3367 Inspector: Robert Pickering License #1807 Email: rwwestconsultants@gmail.com
1. Exterior Note General Exterior Note 2 South Elevation 2 East Elevation 2 West Elevation 2 North Elevation Page 1 of 65
1. Siding Condition Exterior Areas Siding appeared in good condition overall. Cement fiberboard siding. Newer requirements for cement fiberboard siding are that flashing be installed between butt joints. Voids in the caulking at some of the siding butt joints, recommend resealing East South near entry 2. Gutters Gutters and downspouts appeared in good condition overall. Small amount of debris in gutters, recommend cleaning gutters. Page 2 of 65
3. Driveway and Walkway Condition Concrete sidewalks and driveways appeared in good condition overall. 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. 6. Grading Grading appeared in good condition overall. Yard stays very wet at east side. Page 3 of 65
East side 7. Electrical Exterior outlets operate overall Exterior outlets are GFCI protected overall 8. Cable Feeds Materials: Primary Service is Underground Service Lateral 9. Gas Condition Meter located at east side. Main Gas shutoff is located to the lower left of the meter. Page 4 of 65
10. Exterior Faucet Condition Exterior faucets were in operable condition overall. 11. Pressure 40 12. Gate Condition Materials: Wood Fences are NOT INCLUDED as part of a home inspection. Damaged gate observed. Page 5 of 65
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1. Deck1 North Deck 1 2. Deck Decking and Visible framing appeared in good condition overall. Deck surface appeared in good condition, framing was not visible due to ground proximity. Trex type deck material appeared in good condition overall. Bench seating not secure. Recommend securing to prevent from toppling over. Page 7 of 65
1. Roof Condition Roof Architectural Composition shingle. Roof surface is appeared in good condition overall. Walked on roof surface. Type Average life span 30 years for this type surface with proper maintenance and care. Small areas of moss on roof. Recommend treating moss with a moss retarding chemical. Pressure washing is not recommended as it can damage surface and lessen life span. Some areas of granular surfacing deteriorated. Recommend further investigation by licensed roofing contractor Lower near deck West near harness Page 8 of 65
South above entry 2. Flashing South above entry Flashing appeared in good condition overall. Page 9 of 65
3. Spark Arrestor Page 10 of 65
1. Attic Attic access is located in bedroom 4 Attic 1 2. Framing Framing appeared in good condition overall. There were no visible indications of decay. Evidence of past or present leaks, dry at time of the inspection. Monitor for leaks &/or have roofing contractor evaluate. Page 11 of 65
3. Ventilation Ventilation appeared adequate overall. Under eave soffit inlet vents noted. Roof surface vents present. Page 12 of 65
4. Fan/Duct Bathroom fans appeared to exhaust to the exterior overall. 5. Insulation Condition Blown in fiberglass insulation noted. Depth: Insulation averages about 16-18 inches in depth, estimated R value 49. Page 13 of 65
1. Attic Master bedroom closet is location of access. Attic 2 2. Framing Visible framing appeared in good condition overall, no visible indications of decay or water penetration presently. Page 14 of 65
3. Ventilation Ventilation appeared adequate overall. Under eave soffit inlet vents noted. Roof surface vents present. 4. Fan/Duct Bathroom fans appeared to exhaust to the exterior overall. Indications vent hose not completely sealed to exterior vent. Recommend correction. Page 15 of 65
5. Insulation Condition Blown in fiberglass insulation noted. Depth: Insulation averages about 16-18 inches in depth, estimated R value 49. 6. Rodent/Pests No visible indications of Rodent Activity. Bird activity, nest found. Recommend further investigation into access point. Page 16 of 65
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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 Windows throughout the home have voids in sealant at the window casing, recommend sealing. Page 18 of 65
1. Conditions Entryway Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Light fixture operates. Entry door operates and locks overall. Wood flooring is in good condition overall. Walls cracks did not appear unusual. Page 19 of 65
1. Location Location West Den 2. Den Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. 3. Electrical Materials: Top halves of outlet on the west wall switch controlled. 4. Window Deficiencies Voids in sealant at window casing Page 20 of 65
1. Location Location Northwest Living Room 2. Living Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is wood. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. 3. Electrical Materials: Top halves of outlet on the west wall switch controlled. 4. Window Deficiencies Voids ins sealant at window casing, recommend sealing. 5. Fireplace Fireplace is a gas unit. Fireplace is equipped with a blower in operable condition. Fireplace appeared in operable condition. Gas Shutoff is located inside access panel under glass. Page 21 of 65
1. Location Location North Dining Room 2. Dining Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is wood. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Page 22 of 65
1. Kitchen Room Kitchen Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is wood. 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 Tile counter tops are in good condition. 3. Cabinet Cabinet doors and drawers are in operable condition overall. 4. Disposal Disposal operates overall. 5. Dishwasher Dishwasher was in operable condition. Page 23 of 65
6. Stove/Oven Stove/oven were in operable condition overall. Gas shutoff is located under stove top. Combustible gas leak detector indicates gas leak, conditions are investigated further and corrected by licensed HVAC contractor. 7. Refrigerator Small gas leak Refrigerator was in operable condition. Page 24 of 65
8. Sinks Sinks are in operable condition overall. 9. Electrical Outlets are GFCI protected at the counters. 10. Vent Condition Vent fan appears to exhaust to the exterior. 11. Heating Heat register operates. Page 25 of 65
1. Location Location Northeast Family Room 2. Family Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. 3. Electrical Materials: Top halves of outlet on the east wall switch controlled. Page 26 of 65
1. Conditions Hallway Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Light fixture operates. Page 27 of 65
1. Location 1st Floor Laundry 2. Condition Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Exhaust Fans Vent fan operates overall. 4. Dryer Dryer appeared to exhaust to the exterior. 220 volt electrical service for electric dryer. 5. Floor Condition Linoleum Flooring is in good condition overall. 6. Heating Heat register operates. Page 28 of 65
7. Washer Materials: Washer appeared to be in operable condition. Washer faucets were in operable condition, no visible leakage. Page 29 of 65
1. Stair Stairs Leading to 2nd Floor Steps appeared uniform. Handrail appeared secure. Recommend securing banister cap Page 30 of 65
1. Conditions Upstairs Hallway Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Light fixture operates. Carpet floor covering is in good condition. Ceiling cracks did not appear unusual. Nail pops at the ceiling does not appear unusual. Page 31 of 65
1. Bedroom Master Bedroom Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet in good condition. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Nail pops at ceiling do not appear unusual 2. Electrical Materials: Top halves of outlet on the east wall switch controlled. Right master closet 3. Floor Carpet Wrinkled, recommend restretching. 4. Heating Heat register operates. Page 32 of 65
5. Window Deficiencies Voids in Sealant at window casing, recommend sealing. 6. Ceiling Fan Materials: Ceiling Fan was in operable condition overall Page 33 of 65
1. Room Master Bathroom Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Electrical GFI outlets within 6 feet of the water sources. 3. Counters Tile counter tops are in good condition overall. Voids in the caulking at the back splash, recommend sealing. 4. Cabinets Right sink Cabinet doors and drawers are in operable condition overall. Left sink 5. Exhaust Fans Vent fan operates overall. Page 34 of 65
6. Floors Tile Flooring is in good condition overall. Linoleum Flooring is in good condition overall. Carpet floor covering is in good condition. 7. Tub Tub was in good condition overall. Voids in the caulking at the back splash, recommend sealing. Voids in grout were tub tiles meet floor. Recommend sealing 8. Shower Shower is in good condition overall. Shower grout absorbs moisture when water comes in contact, recommend sealing shower grout. Voids in the caulking/grout where shower meets the floor and wall. Recommend sealing. 9. Toilet Toilet was in operable condition overall. 10. Heating Heat register operates. Page 35 of 65
11. Windows Voids in sealant at window casing, recommend sealing 12. Doors Entry door does not catch. Page 36 of 65
1. Location Materials: 1st Floor Hall Bathroom1 2. Room Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Electrical GFI outlets within 6 feet of water sources. 4. Counters Tile counter tops are in good condition overall. Voids in the caulking at the back splash, recommend sealing. 5. Cabinets Cabinet doors are in operable condition overall. 6. Floors Linoleum Flooring is in good condition overall. Page 37 of 65
7. Shower Shower is in good condition overall. 8. Sinks Sinks are in operable condition overall. 9. Toilet Toilet was in operable condition overall. 10. Heating Heat register operates. Page 38 of 65
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. 3. Heating Heat register operates. 4. Window Deficiencies Voids in sealant at window casing, recommend sealing. Page 39 of 65
1. Location Materials: Upstairs Hall Bathroom 2 2. Room Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 3. Electrical GFI outlets within 6 feet of water sources. 4. Counters Formica counter tops are in good condition overall. Voids in the caulking at the back splash, recommend sealing. 5. Cabinets Cabinet doors and drawers are in operable condition overall. 6. Exhaust Fans Vent fan operates overall. Page 40 of 65
7. Tub Tub and shower were in good condition overall. 8. Toilet Toilet was in operable condition overall. 9. Heating Heat register operates. Page 41 of 65
1. Location Location West 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. Ceiling Fan Materials: Ceiling Fan was in operable condition overall 4. Heating Heat register operates. 5. Window Deficiencies Voids in sealant at window casing, recommend sealing. Page 42 of 65
1. Location Location West 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. Heating Heat register operates. 4. Window Deficiencies Voids in sealant at window casing, recommend sealing. Page 43 of 65
1. Location Location Northwest Bedroom 4 2. Bedroom Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Cracking at the wall does not appear unusual. 3. Floor Carpet Wrinkled, recommend restretching. 4. Heating Heat register operates. 5. Doors Closet door operates but is noisy, rubs opposite door. recommend adjustment. Page 44 of 65
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1. Condition Garage Walls and ceilings appeared in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixtures operate overall. Flooring is concrete, visible portions in good condition overall. Outlets are GFI protected at walls. Coverpate damaged, recommend replacement 2. Floor Condition East wall Materials: Flooring is concrete, appeared in good condition overall. Cracking at the floor does not appear unusual. 3. Doors Entry door is in operable condition overall. Page 46 of 65
4. Garage Doors Double garage door was in operable condition, was on auto opener. Photo cell safety returns operate overall. Tension safety returns operate overall. Garage vehicle door sensors mounted higher than the standard auto-reverse height. Maximum recommended height 6 inches. Recommend adjustment as a safety precaution. Page 47 of 65
1. Condition Garage 2 Walls and ceilings appeared in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixtures operate overall. Flooring is concrete, visible portions in good condition overall. Outlets are GFI protected at walls. 2. Floor Condition Cracking at the floor does not appear unusual. 3. Doors Entry door is in operable condition overall. 4. Garage Doors Single garage door operates, was on auto opener. Photo cell safety returns operate. Tension safety returns operate. Garage vehicle door sensors mounted higher than the standard auto-reverse height. Maximum recommended height 6 inches. Recommend adjustment as a safety precaution. Page 48 of 65
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1. Heating Type Gas forced air furnace. Heat/AC 2. Heater Location The furnace is located in the garage Furnace is Bryant Brand. 14 years of age approximately, 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. Page 50 of 65
4. Venting 5. Filters Location: Filter located above furnace. Page 51 of 65
6. Fresh Air Furnace is equipped with timer operated fresh air exchange. This system should typically operate 15 minutes per hour for proper fresh air exchange. Page 52 of 65
1. Plumbing Plumbing/Water Heater1 Water lines were CPVC plastic. Drain and waste lines were plastic. 2. Water Heater Condition Heater Type: Gas Water heater. 50 gallons 3. Age Approximately 14years of age, average life span is 10 to 12 years. Water heater in excess of 12 years and has exceeded useful life span, recommend monitoring or replacement. Approximately 14 years of age, average life span is 10 to 12 years. Page 53 of 65
4. Condition Seismic straps are in place. Expansion tank is in place. Water heater has drip pan in place. 5. TPRV Condition Temperature Pressure Relief Valve (TPR Valve) present. Page 54 of 65
1. Location Materials: Located in the Garage Electrical 1 2. Electrical 200 AMP service, 4/0 Aluminum service entrance wires. 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. 5. Arc Fault Circuits Electronic Equipment plugged into outlets protected by Arc Fault Circuits, no test of their operation Page 55 of 65
1. Location Entryway closet. Foundation/Crawlspaces 2. Foundation Continuous concrete foundation visible portion appeared in good condition overall. 3. Framing Visible framing appeared in good condition overall. Page 56 of 65
4. Insulation Condition Unfinished fiberglass batts noted. Depth: Insulation averages approximately 10 inches in depth, estimated R value 30. 5. Ducts Ducts appeared securely attached and insulated overall. 6. Vapor Barrier Vapor Barrier was in place. 7. Electrical Low voltage wiring on the floor of the crawlspace. Recommend wiring is secured to the base of the framing as a safety precaution Page 57 of 65
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1. Shutoff Locations Shutoffs 2 Hot tub disconnect is located adjacent to exterior portion of the air conditioner. 2 Stove gas shutoff is located under the stove top. 2 Main water shutoff is located on the north of the garage. Hose bib water shutoff is located on the north of the garage. Page 59 of 65
2 Water Heater gas shutoff is located to the left of the water heater. 2 Furnace gas shutoff is located to the right of the Furnace. 2 Water heater water line shutoff is located above the water heater. 2 Furnace disconnect is located to the right of the furnace. Page 60 of 65
1. Appliances/Equipment Equipment 2 Washer 2 Dryer 2 Microwave 2 Oven Page 61 of 65
2 Refrigerator 2 Stove 2 Dishwasher 2 Water Heater 2 Furnace Page 62 of 65
1. Carbon Monoxide Carbon Monoxide Detectors Carbon monoxide detectors not visible on all levels. 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 63 of 65
Glossary Term Expansion Tank GFCI TPR Valve Definition Glossary 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 64 of 65
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. Deck 1 Page 7 Item: 2 Deck Bench seating not secure. Recommend securing to prevent from toppling over. Roof Page 8 Item: 1 Roof Condition Some areas of granular surfacing deteriorated. Recommend further investigation by licensed roofing contractor Attic 2 Page 16 Item: 6 Rodent/Pests Bird activity, nest found. Recommend further investigation into access point. Kitchen Page 24 Item: 6 Stove/Oven Combustible gas leak detector indicates gas leak, conditions are investigated further and corrected by licensed HVAC contractor. Garage Page 47 Item: 4 Garage Doors Garage vehicle door sensors mounted higher than the standard auto-reverse height. Maximum recommended height 6 inches. Recommend adjustment as a safety precaution. Garage 2 Page 49 Item: 4 Garage Doors Garage vehicle door sensors mounted higher than the standard auto-reverse height. Maximum recommended height 6 inches. Recommend adjustment as a safety precaution. Foundation/Crawlspaces Page 57 Item: 7 Electrical Low voltage wiring on the floor of the crawlspace. Recommend wiring is secured to the base of the framing as a safety precaution Page 65 of 65