425-652-6515

Kevin@Hergert.com

Wa. State Home Inspector 619

WSDA Structural Pest Inspector 79988

Serving King and Snohomish Counties
issaquah home inspector
Home Inspection Everett 2012-0127

 

 

 

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Client:

 

Address:

 

 

Property Description:

 

(1) story single family home with attached garage

Property age/ size:

Built 1961, 1,952 s.f. per listing

Occupancy Status:

Vacant

 

Inspection Date:

 

01/27/2012

Inspection Time:

1:45 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.

Weather Conditions:

Clear, 40 deg F +-

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Summary of Inspection....................................................................................................... 3

Electrical System................................................................................................................. 5

Plumbing System................................................................................................................. 7

Heating System................................................................................................................... 8

Water Heater..................................................................................................................... 10

Site..................................................................................................................................... 11

Building Exterior............................................................................................................... 12

Crawlspace........................................................................................................................ 15

Living Room and Dining Room........................................................................................ 18

Family Room..................................................................................................................... 20

Kitchen and Utility............................................................................................................ 21

Master Bedroom Suite....................................................................................................... 22

Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4........................................................................................................ 24

Main Bathroom.................................................................................................................. 25

Garage............................................................................................................................... 27

Attic................................................................................................................................... 28

Structural Pest Inspection Diagram................................................................................... 31

 


 

 

 

Summary of Inspection

 

All items listed in the Summary of each section are listed below. Additional comments may be written in the body of the report. Please read the entire report. All items listed below should be further evaluated, inspected, modified, and/or corrected by a licensed professional in that corresponding or related trade.

 

WDO refers to “Wood Destroying Organism” as defined by the Washington State Department of Agriculture

 

- Items in this font are general comments throughout report.

- Items in this font are considered a minor cost and/or cosmetic.

- Items in this font are considered a substantial cost or an extreme safety concern.

 

 

Electrical System

- Incomplete circuit breaker legend

- Recommend removal of abandoned circuit breakers and electrical wires

Plumbing System

Heating System

- Recommend servicing of furnace by a licensed furnace technician and every (2) years thereafter. There is no visible tag that this furnace has ever been serviced

Water Heater

- Earthquake restraints are not installed

Site

- The downspouts at the East side of the home should be extended so that the drainage flows onto the grass area and away from the house

Building Exterior

- Mortar deterioration at the chimney. Recommend repairs as needed

- Electrical wiring at the exterior is not completed according to National Electric Code (NEC) and workmanlike practices. Unable to detect power at the wiring and front electrical outlets

Crawlspace

- Moisture is visible throughout the main crawlspace area of the house. Recommend removal of all debris, insulation, and replace vapor barrier. Once cleared, it will be more practical to locate the source of the moisture intrusion and/or plumbing leakage. A sump pump may be needed to correct this moisture intrusion

- Under-floor insulation is extensively damaged

- Minor lair leakage at heating ducts near the furnace

- Dryer vents into the crawlspace

Living Room and Dining Room

- Heat register to the Dining room is not connected in the crawlspace. This register should be sealed due to heat loss and the possibility of rodents using this space to enter or leave the crawlspace

Family Room

Kitchen and Utility

- Unable to activate cold water side of kitchen faucet

- Leakage from washing machine hose connection (at the threads, not the valve)

- Electrical outlet for refrigerator is wired improperly (hot-neutral reversed)

Master Bedroom Suite

- Bathroom GFCI outlet will not trip on test. Outlet is likely defective

- Recommend operational smoke- carbon monoxide detectors in all bedrooms and hallways

- Door to bedroom does not latch

- Tub drain is not connected to the tub. Tub not tested

Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4

- Several electrical outlets in the rear middle bedroom has improperly wired electrical outlets, including lack of grounding

- Electrical outlet at exterior wall of S.E. bedroom is inoperative

Main Bathroom

- Bathroom ventilation fan is extremely loud which indicates probable near term failure

- Door to bathroom will not latch

Garage

- Drywall holes should be sealed to enhance the fire separation from the garage to living spaces of the house

Attic

- Recommend adding eave vents at the Family room roof area

- Main bathroom fan vents into the attic

- The vapor barrier for the insulation is to be adjacent to the warm side of the attic (it is installed upside down)

- There are numerous gaps at the heating system return air ducting

- There are numerous loose electrical wires in the attic space. Recommend remove debris from the attic, install at proper walking path (secured planking), and have electrical wires secured and completed per the NEC. Abandoned wires should be removed or properly terminated in junction boxes

 

Electrical System

 

 

 

 

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Service

 

Type:

Overhead

Meter Location:

Front of house

Voltage:

240

 

 

 

 

Panel

 

 

Location:

Front bedroom

Manufacturer:

Square D

Type:

Dual bus bar

Panel Rating:

200 AMP

Main Disconnect:

200 AMP

Serv. wire Size/ Rating:

200 AMP

Sub-panel:

No

Grounding:

- No visibility

Panel Clearance:

30” wide, 3’ in front as required

 

 

 

 

Breakers/ Wiring

 

 

Type:

Copper romex

Breakers:

No visible defects

 

- Incomplete circuit breaker legend

 

- Recommend removal of abandoned circuit breakers and electrical wires

 

 

 

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No evidence of over heating

 

Plumbing System

 

 

                                   

Domestic Water

 

Supply:

Public water per listing, not included in this inspection

Supply Pipe:

Not visible 

House Piping:

Copper where visible

Pipe Condition:

Satisfactory where visible

Main Water Shut off:

- Not located

 

 

 

 

Sanitary Sewer

 

 

Discharge:

Not included in this inspection

House Piping:

ABS and cast iron where visible

Pipe Condition:

Satisfactory where visible

 

- Integrity of the plumbing supply and waste lines is not verified as there is a substantial amount of debris and water in the crawlspace

Heating System

 

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Furnace

 

Location:

Exterior mechanical room

 

- Restricted workspace in front of the furnace panel

Make/ Model:

Payne s/n 0800…

Fuel Type:

Natural gas

BTUH Input:

92,000

BTUH Output:

75,000

Efficiency Rating:

Mid-efficiency

 

 

 

 

Useful Life

 

 

Est. Useful Life new:

25 years

Est. age of furnace:

12 years

 

- Recommend servicing of furnace by a licensed furnace technician and every (2) years thereafter. There is no visible tag that this furnace has ever been serviced

 

 

 

 

Heat Exchanger

 

Visible Inspection:

No visible defects, limited visibility

Gas detection test:

No gas leak detected

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

Thermostat:

Programmable @ floor 1 hall

Disconnect:

Switch on furnace

Combustion Air:

Appears adequate

Filter:

Located above furnace

 

 

 

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Furnace filter compartment

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flue/ Gas Piping

 

Flue Secure:

Inspected

Flue clearances:

Per requirements where visible

 

 

 

 

Heat Gain

 

 

Rating:

45-75 deg F

 @ return air:

73 deg F

@ nearest register:

118 deg F

           Heat Gain:

45 deg F. Heat gain is within specifications of furnace

 

 

 

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Temperature measured at return air

 

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Temperature measured at heat register

 

Water Heater

 

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Water Heater

 

Location:

Exterior mechanical room

Make/ Model:

Bradford White s/n YJ2068186

Fuel Type:

Natural gas

Capacity:

50 gallon

 

 

 

 

Useful Life

 

 

Est. Useful Life new:

12 years

Est. age of heater:

10 years based on the serial number

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

 

TMP valve:

As per required

Earthquake Straps:

- Earthquake restraints are not installed

 

 

 

 

Water Temperature

 

 

Safe water temperature:

120 deg F per industry standards

Measured temperature:

- Not measured

 

 

 

 

Site

 

 

                                   

Site

 

Grade at structure:

- Minor reverse slope at N.E. side of the house

Earth to wood contact:

Clearance as required

Vegetation contact:

Negligible

Roof drain discharge:

- Surface discharge

 

- The downspouts at the East side of the home should be extended so that the drainage flows onto the grass area and away from the house

 

 

 

 

 

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Grade at the East side of the home has been lowered

 

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Drainage from the downspouts runs into the lower area adjacent to the house

 

 

 

 

 

 

Driveway

 

 

    Type:

Concrete

  Condition:

Satisfactory

  Trip Hazard:

None

 

 

 

 

Front walks/ steps

 

 

    Type:

Concrete

  Condition:

Satisfactory

  Trip Hazard:

None

 

 

 

 

Rear walks/ steps

 

 

    Type:

Concrete and wood/composite decking

  Condition:

Satisfactory

 

- No visibility beneath the rear deck

  Trip Hazard:

None

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

Overhead Power Lines:

Yes

Retaining Walls:

None that affect structure

Underground Oil Tank:

No visible evidence

Irrigation System:

None visible

 

Building Exterior

 

 

                                   

General Condition

 

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Exterior doors:

Satisfactory

Windows (ext. cladding):

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Siding

 

 

    Type:

Wood

  Condition:

Satisfactory

Window/Door Flashing:

Satisfactory

  Caulking:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Minor rot at fascia board (N.E. corner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roof

 

 

Estimated Pitch:

4:12

Material:

Composition

Layers:

1+

How Inspected:

Traversed the roof and from street and rear yard

Condition:

Satisfactory

Ventilation:

Eave and ridge vent

Plumbing Vents:

Satisfactory

Flues:

- Mortar deterioration at the chimney. Recommend repairs as needed

Flashing:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Roof (typical)

 

 

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Roof (typical)

 

 

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Solar power roof vent

 

 

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Chimney

 

 

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Mortar deterioration (fell onto roofing)

 

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Mortar deterioration

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gutters/ Downspouts

 

 

Type:

Continuous metal

Condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Outlets:

- Electrical wiring at the exterior is not completed according to National Electric Code (NEC) and workmanlike practices. Unable to detect power at the wiring and front electrical outlets

Switches/Lights:

Tested

 

 

 

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Exposed wires at front yard

 

 

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Open electrical outlet with surface mount supply wires

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Hose Bibs:

Tested

Gas Piping:

Inspected

 

Crawlspace

 

 

                                   

General

 

Visibility:

Space is vacant

Access location:

Exterior access

How viewed:

Traversed entire crawlspace where possible

 

- Access and visibility of the crawlspace was limited due to debris, moisture, line, and height (beneath the master suite

 

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Crawlspace (typical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture

 

 

Ventilation:

Appears adequate

Vapor Barrier:

As required

Moisture Intrusion:

- Moisture is visible throughout the main crawlspace area of the house. Recommend removal of all debris, insulation, and replace vapor barrier. Once cleared, it will be more practical to locate the source of the moisture intrusion and/or plumbing leakage. A sump pump may be needed to correct this moisture intrusion

Sump Pump:

None visible

 

 

 

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Stains on the foundation walls indicate that there has been 12” + of water in the crawlspace

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structural

 

 

Foundation:

- Limited visibility

Mudsill:

- Limited visibility

Joists:

- Limited visibility

Post-Beams:

- Limited visibility

Structural Movement:

- Limited visibility

 

 

 

 

Insulation

 

 

Under-floor:

- Under-floor insulation is extensively damaged

Domestic Water Pipes:

Satisfactory

Heating Supply:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Condition:

Satisfactory

Valves/ Other:

None visible

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Outlets:

None visible

Wiring/ junction boxes:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Heating/ Ventilation

 

 

Duct Work:

- Minor lair leakage at heating ducts near the furnace

Ventilation Ducts:

- Dryer vents into the crawlspace

Gas Piping:

No visible defects

 

 

 

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Heating duct to Dining room

was abandoned and capped

 

 

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Air leakage from the furnace

 

 

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Dryer vents into crawlspace

 

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Small diameter heating duct to Master bedroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structural Pests

 

 

Conducive Material:

No visible evidence

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

 

Nuisance Pests

 

 

Visible Evidence:

- With the condition of the insulation, rodents are likely present in the crawlspace

 

Living Room and Dining Room

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Rooms are vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Infrared image of Dining room ceiling from Living room (facing the kitchen)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Floor register

 

- Heat register to the Dining room is not connected in the crawlspace. This register should be sealed due to heat loss and the possibility of rodents using this space to enter or leave the crawlspace

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Heat loss at Dining room register

 

 

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

- None

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Family Room

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

- This area of the house is slab on grade

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Gas fireplace

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Fireplace

 

 

Type:

Sealed gas direct vent

Tested:

Ignition tested

Kitchen and Utility

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Cabinets:

Satisfactory

Countertops:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Appliances

 

 

Dishwasher:

Tested full cycle

Dishwasher high loop:

Visible

Oven:

Tested

Cooktop:

Tested

Microwave:

Not tested

Ventilation:

Tested

Refrigerator:

n/a

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

- Unable to activate cold water side of kitchen faucet

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

- Leakage from washing machine hose connection (at the threads, not the valve)

Disposal:

Tested

Caulking:

Satisfactory

Fixtures:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

- Electrical outlets are not GFCI protected as recommended. Do not GFCI protect the refrigerator outlet

 

- Electrical outlet for refrigerator is wired improperly (hot-neutral reversed)

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Floor register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Master Bedroom Suite

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Cabinets:

Satisfactory

Countertops:

Satisfactory

Mirrors:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

- Bathroom GFCI outlet will not trip on test. Outlet is likely defective

Smoke detector:

- None

 

- Recommend operational smoke- carbon monoxide detectors in all bedrooms and hallways

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Floor register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

Mechanical ventilation:

Tested

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

As required

Operation:

Tested

Egress:

Appears to meet current egress standards

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

- Door to bedroom does not latch

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Bath Hardware:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

 

- Tub drain is not connected to the tub. Tub not tested

Visible leaks:

None visible

Caulking:

Satisfactory

Toilet Secure:

Satisfactory

Tub/Shower surround:

Satisfactory

                Fixtures:

No visible defects

 

 

 

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Waste line is not connected to the tub

The drain parts appears to be the wrong size

 

Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Rooms are vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

- Several electrical outlets in the rear middle bedroom has improperly wired electrical outlets, including lack of grounding

 

- Electrical outlet at exterior wall of S.E. bedroom is inoperative

Smoke Detector:

- None

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Floor register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Windows

 

 

Glazing:

No visible defects

Tempered:

Not required

Operation:

Tested

Egress:

Appears to provide reasonable emergency egress

Screen:

No visible defects

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

 

- Bi fold door missing at rear middle bedroom

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Main Bathroom

Location: Floor 1

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Room is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

Satisfactory

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Flooring:

Satisfactory

Cabinets:

Satisfactory

 

- Upper right drawer is a secured false front (drawer was removed)

Countertops:

Satisfactory

Mirrors:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

All visible tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

- Bathroom electrical outlet is not GFCI protected as recommended

 

 

 

 

Heating

 

 

Source:

Floor register

Air Flow/ Heat Gain:

Satisfactory

Mechanical ventilation:

- Bathroom ventilation fan is extremely loud which indicates probable near term failure

 

 

 

 

Doors/Millwork

 

 

Operation/latching:

- Door to bathroom will not latch

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Millwork condition:

Satisfactory

Bath Hardware:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

 

Plumbing

 

 

Functional flow:

Appears adequate

Hot/ Cold:

Tested

Drainage:

Appears adequate

Visible leaks:

None visible

Caulking:

Satisfactory

Toilet Secure:

Satisfactory

Tub/Shower surround:

Satisfactory

                Fixtures:

No visible defects

 

 

 

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Unknown purpose of yellow tape at waste line

No leak visible

 

Garage

Type: Attached

 

                                   

General Room Condition

 

Visibility:

Space is vacant

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

Moisture Infiltration:

No visible evidence

Walls:

- Minor evidence of microbial growth (mold) on wall

Ceiling:

Satisfactory

Slab:

Satisfactory

 

 

 

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Closet of the S.W. bedroom was built

 above the garage slab

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

 

Fire separation:

- Drywall holes should be sealed to enhance the fire separation from the garage to living spaces of the house

Ignition point > above FF:

n/a

Safety barricade to mech.:

n/a

 

 

 

 

Garage Door

 

 

Type:

Metal roll-up

Springs & Fasteners:

No visible defects

Auto Reverse:

Tested

Photocell reverse:

Tested   - Photocell reverse at the East door only

Remote openers:

Not present

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Switches/Lights:

Tested

Outlets:

All visible tested

 

 

 

 

Doors

 

 

Operation/latching:

Tested

Door condition:

Satisfactory

Attic

Location: Over main body of house

 

 

                                   

 

 

General

 

 

 

Visibility:

Space is vacant

 

 

Access location:

Entry closet and hole in garage ceiling

 

 

How viewed:

Traversed entire attic space

 

 

 

 

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Attic space (typical)

 

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Attic space (typical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture

 

 

 

 

Roof Ventilation:

Appears adequate

 

 

 

- Recommend adding eave vents at the Family room roof area

 

 

Moisture Intrusion:

No visible evidence

 

 

Bath/Kitchen fans :

- Main bathroom fan vents into the attic

 

 

 

 

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Bathroom fan vents into the attic

 

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Solar power roof vent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structural

 

 

Structure Type:

Rafters

Sheathing:

Wood planking and OSB

Structural Movement:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

 

Insulation

 

 

Type:

Batt

Condition:

- The vapor barrier for the insulation is to be adjacent to the warm side of the attic (it is installed upside down)

 

 

 

 

Flues/Vent Stacks

 

 

Plumbing Stacks:

All vented to exterior

Gas Flues:

No visible defects

 

- There are numerous gaps at the heating system return air ducting

 

 

 

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Gap at return air system (typical)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical

 

 

Outlets:

- Not tested

Wiring/ junction boxes:

- There are numerous loose electrical wires in the attic space. Recommend remove debris from the attic, install at proper walking path (secured planking), and have electrical wires secured and completed per the NEC. Abandoned wires should be removed or properly terminated in junction boxes

 

 

 

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Loose wiring in the attic

 

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Exposed end of electrical wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

Structural Pests

 

 

Conducive Material:

No visible evidence

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

 

 

 

 

Nuisance Pests

 

 

Visible Evidence:

No visible evidence

Structural Pest Inspection Diagram

 

Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO)

 

Conducive Conditions

(CC)

WDO-AB

Anobid Beetles

 

CC-BG

Bare Ground

WDO-CA

Carpenter Ants

 

CC-CD

Conducive Debris

WDO-DT

Dampwood Termites

 

CC-EM

Excessive Moisture

WDO-MA

Moisture Ants

 

CC-EW

Earth-Wood Contact

WDO-OB

Other  Beetles

 

CC-FC

Failed Caulking

WDO-RF

Rot Fungus

 

CC-IV

Inadequate Ventilation

WDO-ST

Subterranean Termites

 

CC-RG

Restricted Gutter

 

 

 

CC-VC

Vegetation Contact

Inspection Conditions

(IC)

 

 

 

IC-CSA

Crawl Space Access

 

 

 

IC-IA

Inadequate Clearance

 

 

 

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