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Cover Page RW West Consultants Property Inspection Report 98198 Inspection prepared for: Faira.com Real Estate Agent: - Date of Inspection: 4/3/2018 Time: 12:00 PM Age of Home: 2004 Size: 1007 Order ID: 3510 Inspector: Ronald W West License #563
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: Seller present 2. Occupancy Occupancy: Vacant Page 1 of 31
This is a major systems inspection of electrical panel, furnace, plumbing, roof, attic foundation and exterior. Appliances, doors and window and cosmetic conditions are not inspected. E Page 2 of 31
1. Exterior Note Observations: North Elevation South Elevation West Elevation General Exterior Note 2 South Elevation Page 3 of 31
1. Siding Condition Vinyl siding noted. Exterior Areas Page 4 of 31
1. Deck Deck 1 Deck surface is covered with water proof membrane, appeared in good condition overall. Guardrail appeared secure. Page 5 of 31
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 6 of 31
1. Conditions Entryway Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Light fixture operates. Entry door operates and locks overall. Tile floor is in good condition. 2. Window-Wall AC or Heat Page 7 of 31
1. Den Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. Den 2. Window-Wall AC or Heat Page 8 of 31
1. Living Room Living Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. 2. Electrical Materials: Top halves of outlet on the south wall switch controlled. 3. Window-Wall AC or Heat 4. Fireplace Fireplace is simulated electric with electric convector heater in operable condition Page 9 of 31
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1. Dining Room Dining Room Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Window-Wall AC or Heat Page 11 of 31
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. Formica counter is in good condition overall. 3. Disposal Disposal operates overall. 4. Dishwasher Dishwasher was in operable condition. 5. Microwave Observations: 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. Page 12 of 31
7. Refrigerator Refrigerator was in operable condition. 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, part of microwave. Page 13 of 31
1. Condition Laundry Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. 2. Dryer Dryer appeared to exhaust to the exterior. Dryer is electric Unit 3. Floor Condition Linoleum Flooring is in good condition overall. 4. Washer Materials: Washer appeared to be in operable condition. Washer faucets were in operable condition, no visible leakage. Page 14 of 31
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1. Bedroom Master Bedroom Walls and ceilings appear in good condition overall. Flooring is carpet in good condition. Heat register present. Accessible outlets operate. 2. Electrical Materials: Top halves of outlet on the east wall switch controlled. 3. Heating Page 16 of 31
1. Room Master Bathroom Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Electrical Observations: GFCI did not trip with tester GFCI trip test, strongly recommend conditions are investigated further and corrected by licensed electrical contractor as a safety precaution. 3. Counters Formica counter tops are in good condition overall. Observations: Voids in the caulking at the back splash, recommend sealing. Page 17 of 31
4. Sinks Sinks are in operable condition overall. 5. Exhaust Fans Vent fan operates overall. 6. Floors Tile Flooring is in good condition overall. Carpet floor covering is in good condition. Observations: Voids in the caulking/grout where flooring butts against shower/tub, recommend resealing to prevent water penetration that can result in wood decay. 7. Tub Tub and shower were in good condition overall. Observations: Very poor water pressure cold waterside, mixing valve may need to be adjusted or is defective, recommend further investigation by licensed plumbing contractor Page 18 of 31
8. Heating Electric Convector heater operates. Page 19 of 31
1. Room Hall Bathroom1 Ceiling and walls are in good condition overall. Accessible outlets operate. Light fixture operates. 2. Electrical Observations: Outlets are not GFCI protected. Strongly recommend conditions are investigated further and corrected by licensed electrical contractor as a safety precaution. 3. Counters Formica counter tops are in good condition overall. 4. Exhaust Fans Vent fan operates overall. Fan is also part of fresh air exchange system, system should typically be operated 15 minutes per hour for proper fresh air exchange. Observations: Pins missing on the Freshir timer for automatic on and off settings, recommend correction. Page 20 of 31
5. Floors Tile Flooring is in good condition overall. 6. Tub Tub and shower were in good condition overall. 7. Sinks Sink was in operable condition overall. Observations: Water Staining at the wall under the sink, Moisture meter indicated no abnormal moisture content presently. 8. Heating Page 21 of 31
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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. 2. Doors Entry door is in operable condition overall. 3. Garage Doors Single garage door operates, was on auto opener. Photo cell safety returns operate overall. Observations: Tension safety return did not operate on the garage doors, recommend adjustment. Page 23 of 31
1. Plumbing Plumbing/Water Heater1 Water lines were CPVC plastic. Drain and waste lines were plastic. 2. Water Heater Condition Heater Type: Electric water heater. Location: The heater is located in the hall bathroom closet. 3. Age Observations: Water heater is near end of useful life span, recommend monitoring. Approximately 14 years of age, average life span is 10 to 12 years. 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 24 of 31
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1. Electrical Electrical 1 100 AMP Service, #2 Aluminum service entrance wiring. 2. Grounding Observations: Grounding not visible is a common condition in condominiums and town homes. 3. Wiring Type Breaker system present. Wiring sizes conform to breaker sizes overall. Smaller branch circuit wiring is copper. Page 26 of 31
1. Shutoff Locations Materials: Shutoffs Main Water shutoff located above water heater Water heater water line shutoff is located above the water heater. Page 27 of 31
1. Appliances/Equipment Equipment/Appliances: Equipment 2 Dishwasher 2 Refrigerator 2 Microwave 2 Stove Page 28 of 31
2 Disposal 2 Washer 2 Dryer 2 Water Heater Water meter located above water heater Page 29 of 31
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 30 of 31
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. Master Bathroom Page 17 Item: 2 Electrical GFCI did not trip with tester GFCI trip test, strongly recommend conditions are investigated further and corrected by licensed electrical contractor as a safety precaution. Page 18 Item: 7 Tub Very poor water pressure cold waterside, mixing valve may need to be adjusted or is defective, recommend further investigation by licensed plumbing contractor Hall Bathroom1 Page 20 Item: 2 Electrical Outlets are not GFCI protected. Strongly recommend conditions are investigated further and corrected by licensed electrical contractor as a safety precaution. Garage Page 23 Item: 3 Garage Doors Tension safety return did not operate on the garage doors, recommend adjustment. Page 31 of 31