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1 123 Main Street Anytown, IL JANE HOMEOWNER Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Alan Carson Scan to download report XYZ Home Inspection Services 120 Carlton St, Suite 407 Toronto, ON M5A 4K Setting the Standard since 1978!

2 October 22, 2013 Dear Jane Homeowner, RE: 123 Main Street Anytown, IL Thank you for choosing XYZ Home Inspections Services to perform your Home Inspection. We trust the experience was both useful and enjoyable. Please feel free to contact us with questions about the report or the home itself any time for as long as you own the home. Our consulting service via telephone is available at no cost to you for as long as you own the home. Please visit our website at your convenience and feel free to fill out and return our client questionnaire. Thanks again for allowing us to work with you. Sincerely, Alan Carson on behalf of XYZ Home Inspection Services XYZ Home Inspection Services 120 Carlton St, Suite 407 Toronto, ON M5A 4K

3 INVOICE October 22, 2013 Client: Jane Homeowner For inspection at: 123 Main Street Anytown, IL on: Tuesday, October 1, 2013 Home Inspection up to 2000 SF $ TAX # $50.00 Total $ XYZ Home Inspection Services 120 Carlton St, Suite 407 Toronto, ON M5A 4K

4 AGREEMENT PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT Company XYZ Home Inspection Services 120 Carlton St, Suite 407 Toronto, ON M5A 4K2 Client Jane Homeowner 321 Main Street Anytown, IL Total Fee: $ This is an agreement between Jane Homeowner and XYZ Home Inspection Services. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. The Inspection of this property is subject to the Limitations and Conditions set out in this Agreement. It is based on a visual examination of the readily accessible features of the building. The Inspection is performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors. A copy of these Standards is available at click here The Home Inspector's report is an opinion of the present condition of the property. The Inspection and report are not a guarantee, warranty or an insurance policy with regards to the property. The inspection report is for the exclusive use of the client named above. No use of the information by any other party is intended. LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THE HOME INSPECTION These Limitations and Conditions explain the scope of your Home Inspection. Please read them carefully before signing this Agreement. The purpose of your Home Inspection is to evaluate the general condition of a property. This includes determining whether systems are still performing their intended functions. There are limitations to the scope of this Inspection. It provides a general overview of the more obvious repairs that may be needed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The ultimate decision of what to repair or replace is yours. One homeowner may decide that certain conditions require repair or replacement, while another will not. 1. The Home Inspection provides you with a basic overview of the condition of the property. Because your Home Inspector has only a limited amount of time to go through the property, the Inspection is not technically exhaustive. If you have concerns about any of the conditions noted, please consult the text that is referenced in the report. Some conditions noted, such as foundation cracks or other signs of settling in a house, may either be cosmetic or may indicate a potential structural problem that is beyond the scope of the Home Inspection. If you are concerned about any conditions noted in the report, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualified licensed contractor or engineering specialist. These professionals can provide a more detailed analysis of any conditions noted in the report at an additional cost. 2. A Home Inspection does not include identifying defects that are hidden behind walls, floors or ceilings. This includes wiring, structure, plumbing and insulation that is hidden or inaccessible.

5 AGREEMENT Some intermittent conditions may not be obvious on a Home Inspection because they only happen under certain circumstances. As an example, your Home Inspector may not discover leaks that occur only during certain weather conditions or when a specific tap or appliance is being used in everyday life. Home Inspectors will not find conditions that may only be visible when storage or furniture is moved. Inspectors do not remove wall coverings, including wallpaper, or lift flooring, including carpet to look underneath. A Home Inspection is a sampling exercise with respect to house components that are numerous, such as bricks, windows and electrical receptacles. As a result, some conditions that are visible may go un-reported. 3. The Inspection does not include hazardous materials that may be in or behind the walls, floors or ceilings of the property, whether visible or not. This includes building materials that are now suspected of posing a risk to health such as phenol-formaldehyde and urea-formaldehyde based products, fiberglass insulation and vermiculite insulation. The Inspector does not identify asbestos roofing, siding, wall, ceiling or floor finishes, insulation or fire proofing. We do not look for lead or other toxic metals in such things as pipes, paint or window coverings. The Inspection does not deal with environmental hazards such as the past use of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides or pesticides. The Inspector does not look for, or comment on, the past use of chemical termite treatments in or around the property. 4. We are not responsible for and do not comment on the quality of air in a building. The Inspector does not try to determine if there are irritants, pollutants, contaminants, or toxic materials in or around the building. The Inspection does not include spores, fungus, mold or mildew including that which may be concealed behind walls or under floors, for example. You should note that whenever there is water damage, there is a possibility that visible or concealed mold or mildew may be present unseen behind a wall, floor or ceiling. If anyone in the home suffers from allergies or heightened sensitivity to quality of air, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualified Environmental Consultant who can test for toxic materials, mold and allergens. 5. Your Home Inspector does not look for, and is not responsible for, fuel oil, septic or gasoline tanks that may be buried on the property. If fuel oil or other storage tanks remain on the property, you may be responsible for their removal and the safe disposal of any contaminated soil. If you suspect there is a buried tank, we strongly recommend that you retain a qualified Environmental Consultant to determine whether this is a potential problem. 6. We will have no liability for any claim or complaint if conditions have been disturbed, altered, repaired, replaced, or otherwise changed before we have had a reasonable period of time to investigate. The liability of the Home Inspector (and the Home Inspection Company) arising out of this Inspection and Report, for any cause of action whatsoever, whether in contract or in negligence, is limited to a refund of the fees that you have been charged for this inspection, or $1,000.00, whichever is greater. I, Jane Homeowner (Signature), (Date), have read, understood and accepted the terms of this agreement.

6 SUMMARY Note: For the purpose of this report the building is considered to be facing North. This Summary outlines potentially significant issues from a cost or safety standpoint. This section is provided as a courtesy and cannot be considered a substitute for reading the entire report. Please read the complete document. Click this link for some important maintenance tips. Roofing SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shingles Condition: Near end of life expectancy Location: Throughout Task: Replace Time: Less than 1 year FLAT ROOFING \ Modified bitumen Condition: Near end of life expectancy Location: Throughout Task: Replace Time: Less than 1 year Heating GAS FURNACE \ Life expectancy Condition: Near end of life expectancy Location: Basement Task: Replace Time: Unpredictable This concludes the Summary section. The remainder of the report describes each of the home's systems and also details any recommendations we have for improvements. Limitations that restricted our inspection are included as well. The suggested ballpark costs and time frames for completing recommendations are based on the limited information available during a pre-purchase home inspection. These may have to be adjusted based on the findings of the specialist. Home Improvement - ballpark costs Page 1 of 36

ROOFING Descriptions General: Chimneys: Metal and Stone Sloped roofing material: Asphalt shingles Flat roofing material: Probability of leakage: Modified bitumen High Limitations/Disclaimers General:

7 ROOFING Descriptions General: Chimneys: Metal and Stone Sloped roofing material: Asphalt shingles Flat roofing material: Probability of leakage: Modified bitumen High Limitations/Disclaimers General: Chimney/Flashing inspection limited by height and slope of roof. General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. Roof inspection limited/prevented by: Lack of access (too high/steep) Inspection performed: With binoculars From roof edge Recommendations and Defects General 1. Comments: Roof tune-up recommended now and every 6 months until the sloped and flat roof are replaced. SLOPED ROOFING \ Asphalt shingles 2. Condition: Near end of life expectancy Location: Throughout Task: Replace Time: Less than 1 year 1. Sloped roof near end of life expectancy Page 2 of 36

$ROOFING FLAT ROOFING \ Modified bitumen 3.$

8 ROOFING FLAT ROOFING \ Modified bitumen 3. Condition: Near end of life expectancy Location: Throughout Task: Replace Time: Less than 1 year 2. Flat roof near end of life expectancy Page 3 of 36

9 EXTERIOR Descriptions Gutter & downspout material: Gutter & downspout discharge: Aluminum Above grade Lot slope: Towards building Flat Wall surfaces - masonry: Brick Wall surfaces : Retaining wall: Cedar shingles Stone Limitations/Disclaimers General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. Inspection limited/prevented by: Vines/shrubs/trees against wall No or limited access to: Exterior inspected from: Area below steps, deck, porches Ground level Recommendations and Defects ROOF DRAINAGE \ Downspouts 4. Condition: Downspouts end too close to building Location: Southwest Task: Improve Time: Immediately Page 4 of 36

10 EXTERIOR Page 5 of 36

$Downspouts end too close to building WALLS \ Brick,$ stone and concrete 5.

11 EXTERIOR 3. Downspouts end too close to building WALLS \ Brick, stone and concrete 5. Condition: Masonry deterioration Location: West Task: Repair or replace Time: Less than 2 years 4. Masonry deterioration Page 6 of 36

$EXTERIOR PORCHES, DECKS, STEPS, PATIOS AND BALCONIES \ Handrails and$ $Immediately 5. Loose railings LANDSCAPING \ Lot grading 7.$

12 EXTERIOR PORCHES, DECKS, STEPS, PATIOS AND BALCONIES \ Handrails and guards 6. Condition: Loose Location: East Task: Repair or replace Time: Immediately 5. Loose railings LANDSCAPING \ Lot grading 7. Condition: Improper slope Location: South Task: Improve Time: Less than 1 year Page 7 of 36

13 EXTERIOR 6. Improper slope Page 8 of 36

STRUCTURE Descriptions Configuration: Basement Foundation material: Floor construction: Masonry block Joists Exterior wall construction: Wood frame Masonry Roof and ceiling framing: Rafters/roof

14 STRUCTURE Descriptions Configuration: Basement Foundation material: Floor construction: Masonry block Joists Exterior wall construction: Wood frame Masonry Roof and ceiling framing: Rafters/roof joists Limitations/Disclaimers General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. Attic/roof space: Inspected from access hatch Percent of foundation not visible: 50 % Recommendations and Defects FOUNDATIONS \ Foundation 8. Condition: Cracked Location: Basement Task: Further evaluation Time: Immediately Page 9 of 36

$Cracks on foundation wall FLOORS \$ Joists 9.

15 STRUCTURE 7. Cracks on foundation wall FLOORS \ Joists 9. Condition: Notches or holes Location: Basement Task: Repair Time: Less than 1 year Page 10 of 36

$Damaged floor joist WALLS \ Arches 10.$ Condition: Masonry deteriorating Location:

16 STRUCTURE 8. Damaged floor joist WALLS \ Arches 10. Condition: Masonry deteriorating Location: Exterior Task: Repair Time: Less than 1 year 9. Masonry deteriorating Page 11 of 36

ELECTRICAL Descriptions Service entrance cable and location: Overhead copper Service size: 100 Amps (240 Volts) Main disconnect/service box rating: System grounding material and type: 100 Amps Copper

17 ELECTRICAL Descriptions Service entrance cable and location: Overhead copper Service size: 100 Amps (240 Volts) Main disconnect/service box rating: System grounding material and type: 100 Amps Copper - water pipe Distribution panel rating: 100 Amps Distribution panel type and location: Distribution wire material and type: Breakers - basement Copper - non-metallic sheathed Type and number of outlets (receptacles): Grounded - typical Circuit interrupters: Ground Fault (GFCI) & Arc Fault (AFCI): No AFCI GFCI - bathroom GFCI - whirlpool Limitations/Disclaimers General: Concealed electrical components are not part of a home inspection. Inspection limited/prevented by: Home inspectors do not remove the cover for the main electrical disconnect, since this is not safe to do with the house power turned on, and we cannot turn the power off during the home inspection. Recommendations and Defects SERVICE DROP AND SERVICE ENTRANCE \ Service conductors 11. Condition: Conduit not well secured Location: Exterior Task: Repair Time: Immediately 10. Conduit not well secured Page 12 of 36

$\ Distribution panel 12.$ Condition: Double taps Location: Basement

18 ELECTRICAL SERVICE BOX, GROUNDING AND PANEL \ Distribution panel 12. Condition: Double taps Location: Basement Task: Repair Time: Immediately 11. Several double taps Page 13 of 36

$ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \$ Condition: Not well secured Location:

19 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Wiring - installation 13. Condition: Not well secured Location: Basement Task: Improve Time: Immediately Page 14 of 36

$ELECTRICAL 12. Wires not well secured DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Outlets (receptacles) 14.$

20 ELECTRICAL 12. Wires not well secured DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM \ Outlets (receptacles) 14. Condition: Reversed polarity Location: Throughout Task: Correct Time: Immediately Page 15 of 36

21 ELECTRICAL 13. Reversed polarity noted throughout the home 15. Condition: GFI test faulty Location: Bathroom Task: Repair Time: Immediately Page 16 of 36

22 ELECTRICAL 14. GFI test faulty Page 17 of 36

23 HEATING Descriptions Fuel/energy source: Gas System type: Furnace Fireplace Heat distribution: Ducts and registers Approximate capacity: 80,000 BTU/hr Efficiency: Conventional Approximate age: 30 years Typical life expectancy: Furnace (conventional or mid-efficiency) 18 to 25 years Main fuel shut off at: Meter Chimney liner: Metal Limitations/Disclaimers General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. General: Buried tanks are not included in the inspection. Environmental consultants can assist if this is a concern. Inspection prevented/limited by: Safety devices are not tested as part of a home inspection. These should be tested during annual servicing. The quality of chimney draw for wood burning appliances cannot be determined during a home inspection. Heat loss calculations: Not done as part of a building inspection Heat exchanger: Not visible Not accessible Recommendations and Defects GAS FURNACE \ Life expectancy 16. Condition: Near end of life expectancy Location: Basement Task: Replace Time: Unpredictable GAS FURNACE \ Gas piping 17. Condition: No drip leg Location: Basement Task: Provide Time: Immediately Page 18 of 36

$No drip leg on gas line GAS FURNACE \$ Venting system 18.

24 HEATING 15. No drip leg on gas line GAS FURNACE \ Venting system 18. Condition: Poor slope Location: Basement Task: Improve Time: Immediately Page 19 of 36

$HEATING 16. Poor slope on vent connector GAS FURNACE \ Ducts, registers and grilles 19.$

25 HEATING 16. Poor slope on vent connector GAS FURNACE \ Ducts, registers and grilles 19. Condition: Weak airflow Location: Master Bedroom Task: Further evaluation Time: Less than 1 year Page 20 of 36

$Weak airflow from register FIREPLACE \ Firebox$ 20. Condition: Inadequate clearance from

26 HEATING 17. Weak airflow from register FIREPLACE \ Firebox 20. Condition: Inadequate clearance from combustilbles Location: Living Room Task: Further evaluation Time: Immediately Page 21 of 36

27 HEATING 18. Inadequate clearance from combustibles Page 22 of 36

COOLING & HEAT PUMP Descriptions Air conditioning type: Air cooled Cooling capacity: 24,000 BTU/hr Compressor approximate age: 8 years Typical life expectancy: 10 to 15 years Limitations/Disclaimers

28 COOLING & HEAT PUMP Descriptions Air conditioning type: Air cooled Cooling capacity: 24,000 BTU/hr Compressor approximate age: 8 years Typical life expectancy: 10 to 15 years Limitations/Disclaimers General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. Heat gain/loss calculations: Not done as part of a building inspection Window unit: Window A/C excluded from inspection Recommendations and Defects AIR CONDITIONING \ Evaporator coil 21. Condition: Corrosion Location: Basement Task: Further evaluation Time: Less than 1 year Page 23 of 36

$Corrosion in evaporator coil AIR CONDITIONING \$ Refrigerant lines 22.

29 COOLING & HEAT PUMP 19. Corrosion in evaporator coil AIR CONDITIONING \ Refrigerant lines 22. Condition: Missing insulation Location: Exterior Task: Improve Time: Less than 1 year Page 24 of 36

30 COOLING & HEAT PUMP 20. Missing insulation on refrigerant line Page 25 of 36

INSULATION AND VENTILATION Descriptions General: Basement amount: R-10 Attic/roof insulation material: Glass fiber Cellulose Attic/roof insulation amount/value: R-24 Attic/roof ventilation: Roof vent

31 INSULATION AND VENTILATION Descriptions General: Basement amount: R-10 Attic/roof insulation material: Glass fiber Cellulose Attic/roof insulation amount/value: R-24 Attic/roof ventilation: Roof vent Soffit vent Attic/roof air/vapor barrier: None found Wall insulation material: Glass fiber Limitations/Disclaimers General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. Attic inspection performed: Air/vapor barrier system: From access hatch The continuity of the air vapor barriers throughout the home could not be identified. Recommendations and Defects ATTIC/ROOF \ Roof vents 23. Condition: Inadequate Location: Attic Task: Improve Time: Less than 1 year Page 26 of 36

$Inadequate ventilation in attic WALLS \ Insulation 24.$ Condition: Exposed combustible insulation Location: Garage

32 INSULATION AND VENTILATION 21. Inadequate ventilation in attic WALLS \ Insulation 24. Condition: Exposed combustible insulation Location: Garage Task: Repair or replace Time: Immediately 22. Exposed combustible insulation Page 27 of 36

33 PLUMBING Descriptions Service piping into building: Copper Supply piping in building: Copper Galvanized steel Main water shut off valve at the: Water heater fuel/energy source: Front of the basement Gas Water heater type: Conventional Tank capacity: 40 gallons Water heater approximate age: 10 years Typical life expectancy: 15 years Waste piping in building: Plastic Cast Iron Limitations/Disclaimers General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. Inspection limited/prevented by: The concealed components of the plumbing system are not included as part of a home inspection. Overflows for plumbing fixtures including bathtubs and basins are not examined or tested as part of a home inspection. Items excluded from a building inspection: Isolating/relief valves & main shut-off valve Recommendations and Defects SUPPLY PLUMBING \ Supply piping in building 25. Condition: Rust Location: Basement Task: Repair or replace Time: Immediately Page 28 of 36

$Rust on supply piping WASTE PLUMBING \$ Drain piping - performance 26.

34 PLUMBING 23. Rust on supply piping WASTE PLUMBING \ Drain piping - performance 26. Condition: Leak Location: Bathroom Task: Repair Time: Immediately Page 29 of 36

$PLUMBING 24. Leak on bathroom drain FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ Faucet 27.$

35 PLUMBING 24. Leak on bathroom drain FIXTURES AND FAUCETS \ Faucet 27. Condition: Hot and cold reversed Location: Bathroom Task: Correct Time: Immediately Page 30 of 36

36 PLUMBING 25. Hot and cold reversed Page 31 of 36

INTERIOR Descriptions Major floor finishes: Carpet Hardwood Ceramic Major wall finishes: Plaster/drywall Major ceiling finishes: Plaster/drywall Windows: Fixed Single/double hung Casement Exterior

37 INTERIOR Descriptions Major floor finishes: Carpet Hardwood Ceramic Major wall finishes: Plaster/drywall Major ceiling finishes: Plaster/drywall Windows: Fixed Single/double hung Casement Exterior doors - type/material: Hinged Sliding glass Wood Metal Limitations/Disclaimers General: Moisture problems may result in visible or concealed mold growth. Environmental Consultants can assist of this is a concern. General: Asbestos may be present in many building products and materials. Environmental Consultants can assist if this is a concern. Inspection limited/prevented by: Storage/furnishings Not included as part of a building inspection: Carbon monoxide detectors, security systems, central vacuum Cos metic issues Perimeter drainage tile around foundation, if any Percent of foundation not visible: 50 % Recommendations and Defects WINDOWS \ Glass (glazing) 28. Condition: Lost seal on double or triple glazing Location: Living Room Task: Repair or replace Time: Discretionary 26. Lost seal on double glazing Page 32 of 36

$INTERIOR STAIRS \ Handrails 29.$ Floor Task: Improve Time:

38 INTERIOR STAIRS \ Handrails 29. Condition: Too low Location: Second Floor Task: Improve Time: Immediately 27. Handrails too low Page 33 of 36

$INTERIOR BASEMENT \ Wet basement -$ Condition: Water on floor Location:

39 INTERIOR BASEMENT \ Wet basement - evidence 30. Condition: Water on floor Location: Basement Task: Improve Time: Less than 1 year Page 34 of 36

40 INTERIOR 28. Water damage in basement END OF REPORT Page 35 of 36

LIBRARY The links below connect you to a series of documents that will help you understand your home and how it works. These are in addition to links attached to specific items in the report.

41 LIBRARY The links below connect you to a series of documents that will help you understand your home and how it works. These are in addition to links attached to specific items in the report. Click on any link to read about that system. 01. ROOFING, FLASHINGS AND CHIMNEYS 02. EXTERIOR 03. STRUCTURE 04. ELECTRICAL 05. HEATING 06. COOLING/HEAT PUMPS 07. INSULATION 08. PLUMBING 09. INTERIOR 10. APPLIANCES 11. LIFE CYCLES AND COSTS 12. SUPPLEMENTARY Asbestos Radon Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI) Lead Carbon Monoxide Mold Household Pests Termites and Carpenter Ants 13. HOME SET-UP AND MAINTENANCE 14. MORE ABOUT HOME INSPECTIONS Page 36 of 36

FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS Robert Wayne Dr, Pasco, WA July 18 th, 2017

FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS Robert Wayne Dr, Pasco, WA July 18 th, 2017 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 6114 Robert Wayne Dr, Pasco, WA