Mountain View Home Inspections

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1 Property Inspection Report Inspector: Paul Taylor, Mountain View Home Inspections Cover Page Inspection prepared for: Date of Inspection: 9/12/2018 Time: 9 am Age of Home: 1948 Size: 1227 sq. ft. Weather: 68 degrees cloudy The house faces North East Inspector: Paul Taylor License #NACHI Presidential View, South Paris, ME Phone: mountainvhi@gmail.com

2 INTRODUCTION: 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 and beyond. We want to be a resource to you as a home owner. 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. There is a side bar ledger using abbreviations to help simplify the report when possible. AS means appears serviceable. SI means safety issue. RR means repair or replace. NI means not inspected. Comments made in red are items that need to be addressed and will appear in the report summary. There will be many comments written in the report that will not appear in the summary, so it is very important that you read the entire report. 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. After you have closed and moved into your home, please take advantage of HomeBinder, which has been provided to you free of charge. It is our gift to all of our clients. Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments you will ever make. HomeBinder is a digital three ring binder that helps you keep track of anything that is associated with your home. Much information has already been placed into your HomeBinder directly from the inspection report. You will find your inspection report and other documents already downloaded into your HomeBinder. You can add to the information in the binder. Appliances, paint colors, receipts for home purchases, permits and tradesmen needed to keep your home in great working condition. You will even receive reminders of when to clean your gutters or change a water filter, etc. Our desire is to help you to maintain your home for years to come. Then, should you decide to sell your home, push a button and a seller's report is created with all the information you have put in to the binder to help sell your home! Should you need an Annual Property Review (APR), Mountain View Home Inspections will be happy to come back and provide you with an overview of your home's health. Whatever you need, we are here to help answer questions, provide you with reputable tradesmen and simply be a resource that will help you sleep well at night knowing that your home is in tip top condition. Thank you again for choosing Mountain View Home Inspections. It has been our pleasure to serve you. Best wishes, enjoy your new home! Paul Taylor Mountain View Home Inspections Page 1 of 43

3 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. Grounds Page 6 Item: 6 GFCI All exterior electrical outlets are not GFIC protected. This is a safety issue and should be addressed as soon as possible. It is suggested that you contact a licensed electrician for further evaluation and repair. Exterior Areas Page 8 Item: 2 Window Condition Peeling paint observed, suggest scraping and painting as necessary. Page 8 Item: 3 Siding Condition Vinyl siding in the front of the house needs to be repaired. Recommend contacting a siding specialist for evaluation and repair. Page 9 Item: 5 Exterior Paint Trim around doors and windows need to be scraped, primed, and painted. Roof Page 10 Item: 2 Flashing The flashing needs mastic applied to seal along the chimney. This is a temporary fix. Contact a licensed mason for a more permanent solution. Page 11 Item: 6 Gutter Gutters missing, contributing to deterioration of finish on siding and adding to moisture issues in the basement and around the bulkhead. I recommend installing gutters to direct water away from the foundation. Attic Page 13 Item: 3 Ventilation Roof sheathing was not cut back for ridge vent noted. Page 14 Item: 5 Insulation Insulation was installed wrong side up. Condition Basement/Crawlspace Page 15 Item: 1 Access The bulkhead needs to have a good flashing installed at the top where it meets the house to create a good seal and keep water from entering. Page 15 Item: 2 Stairs Unprofessional building practice/materials used, further review by a Qualified Contractor is recommended. Possible trip hazard. This is a safety concern. Suggest repair/replacement as needed to ensure safety. Stairs have inadequate headroom, this is a safety concern. Page 16 Item: 3 Railings Missing guardrails observed. This is a "Safety Concern". Although guardrails may not have been required when the home was built, we recommend client consider installing guardrails as a safety enhancement. An open stair rail is considered to be a safety issue for small children. It is suggested that ballasts be added to provide the safety required. Page 2 of 43

4 Page 17 Item: 8 Subfloor Possible mold is visible under the house. Recommend contacting a professional mold testing company for further evaluation. Page 17 Item: 9 Walls There is evidence of water penetration on the front foundation wall. Recommend installing gutters on the front of the house to direct water away from the foundation. Page 18 Item: 11 Insulation The rim sill of the house needs to be insulated to help increase the heat efficiency of the home. Page 18 Item: 15 GFCI GFCI did not respond to test, suggest replacing for safety. Page 19 Item: 18 Smoke Detector Conditions No smoke or CO detector was visible in the basement utiltiy area at the time of the inspection. Recommend installing a combination smoke/co detector on each floor of the house. Electrical Page 22 Item: 4 Cable Feeds Seal where the supply cable connects with the meter socket and where it enters the house. Page 23 Item: 6 Grounding Conditions Kitchen Page 28 Item: 10 Electrical Page 28 Item: 12 Sinks Page 28 Item: 18 Vent Condition The ground wire should be clamped to the water supply, both before and after the meter. Another clamp needs to be added after the water supply to assure the panel is continuously grounded should the meter be disconnected. It is recommended that you contact a licensed electrician for further evaluation and repair. Reversed polarity, hot and neutral reversed and other terms used for electric receptacles are usually easily corrected by minor wiring adjustments at the specified item. When these conditions are noted in this report, a licensed electrician should be consulted for repairs/replacement as needed to ensure safety. (outlet by the oven counters.) Faucet leaks at base. The shelving above the burners on the oven is recommended to be removed. This is a venting issue and possibly a fire hazard. Laundry Page 33 Item: 11 GFCI The laundry receptacle should be GFCI protected type. Hallway Page 37 Item: 7 Smoke Detectors **Carbon Monoxide Detectors** No CO detector was observed at time of inspection. It is recommended that a CO detector be installed on each level of the house including the basement. Bathroom Page 38 Item: 5 Exhaust Fan Where this exhaust fan vents is a question. This is important to find, because if it is vented into an interior space, it can cause mold from the moist air. Page 39 Item: 12 GFCI No GFCI protection present at the toilet outlets, suggest installing GFCI protected receptacles for safety. 1st Floor Bedroom 3 Page 41 Item: 9 Smoke Detectors **Smoke Detectors** No smoke/ fire detectors were installed at time of inspection. It is recommended that all bedrooms have a smoke detector installed. Page 3 of 43

5 1st Floor Bedroom 2 Page 42 Item: 9 Smoke Detectors **Smoke Detectors** No smoke/ fire detectors were installed at time of inspection. All bedrooms should have smoke detectors installed. Page 4 of 43

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7 Grounds Inspectors shall inspect adjacent or entryway walkways, patios, and driveways; vegetation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls that are likely to adversely affect the building. 1. Driveway and Walkway Condition Materials: Asphalt driveway noted. Concrete sidewalk noted. Driveway in good shape for age and wear. No deficiencies noted. 2. Grading 3. Vegetation Observations Grading appears serviceable at the time of the inspection. 4. Exterior Faucet Condition Location: Back of the house. Frost free faucets noted. Appears Functional. 5. Grounds Electrical OUTLETS: front, both sides of the house. 6. GFCI 7. Deck Conditions All exterior electrical outlets are not GFIC protected. This is a safety issue and should be addressed as soon as possible. It is suggested that you contact a licensed electrician for further evaluation and repair. Materials: The railing on the back deck does not meet the current standard height of 36 inches. The ballast spacing on the back deck meets current standards. The bottom rail of the deck railing is more than 4 inches and poses a safety issue for children. I recommend closing this gap up with a 2x4 to make it safe. Materials: Appears functional. The deck is in serviceable condition at the time of the inspection. Page 6 of 43

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9 Exterior Areas This section describes the exterior wall coverings and trim. Inspectors are required to inspect the exterior wall coverings, flashing, trim, all exterior doors, the stoops, steps porches and their associated railings, any attached decks and balconies and eaves, soffits and fascias accessible from ground level. 1. Doors Appeared in functional and in satisfactory condition, at time of the inspection. All exterior doors are steel insulated. 2. Window Condition The windows in the house are double hung vinyl insulated windows. The windows are wood insulated casement windows. Peeling paint observed, suggest scraping and painting as necessary. 3. Siding Condition Materials: Vinyl siding noted. No major system safety or function concerns noted at time of inspection. Vinyl siding in the front of the house needs to be repaired. Recommend contacting a siding specialist for evaluation and repair. Page 8 of 43

10 4. Soffit & Facia 5. Exterior Paint The facia is aluminum. The soffit is vinyl soffit material. Trim around doors and windows need to be scraped, primed, and painted. Page 9 of 43

11 Roof As with all areas of the house, we recommend that you carefully examine the roof immediately prior to closing the deal. Note that walking on a roof voids some manufacturer s warranties. Adequate attic ventilation, solar / wind exposure, and organic debris all affect the life expectancy of a roof. Always ask the seller about the age and history of the roof. On any home that is over 3 years old, experts recommend that you obtain a roof certification from an established local roofing company to determine its serviceability and the number of layers on the roof. We certainly recommend this for any roof over 5 years of age. Metal roofs in snow areas often do not have gutters and downspouts, as there is a concern that snow or ice cascading off the roof may tear gutters from the house. Likewise, be advised that such cascading may cause personal injury or even death. If this house has a metal roof, consult with qualified roofers or contractors regarding the advisability of installing a damming feature which may limit the size and amount of snow / ice sliding from the roof. 1. Roof Condition Materials: The roof was visually inspected by walking on the safe an accessible areas. Materials: Metal standing seam roofing noted. No major system safety or function concerns noted at time of inspection. 2. Flashing The flashing needs mastic applied to seal along the chimney. This is a temporary fix. Contact a licensed mason for a more permanent solution. 3. Chimney 4. Spark Arrestor No major system safety or function concerns noted at time of inspection. The rain cap on the chimney is serviceable. Page 10 of 43

12 5. Vent Caps Vent caps appear to be in serviceable condition at the time of the inspection. 6. Gutter Gutters missing, contributing to deterioration of finish on siding and adding to moisture issues in the basement and around the bulkhead. I recommend installing gutters to direct water away from the foundation. Page 11 of 43

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14 Attic This report describes the method used to inspect any accessible attics; and describes the insulation and vapor retarders used in unfinished spaces when readily accessible and the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces. Inspectors are required to inspect insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces when accessible and passive/mechanical ventilation of attic areas, if present. 1. Access Location of access: bedroom 2 closet 2. Structure 3. Ventilation 2x6 rafters noted. Minimal ventilation in the attic noted. Recommend adding ventilation. Recommend adding additional ventilation to avoid premature aging of roof and help to maintain proper humidity and temperature control. Roof sheathing was not cut back for ridge vent noted. 4. Vent Screens 5. Insulation Condition Materials: Fiberglass batts with kraft paper facing noted. Depth: Insulation averages about 4 inches in depth. IMPROVE: The house has only 4 inches of insulation. I recommend adding 9 inches of blown in insulation. Standard R-value for our area of the country is R-40. Expect high heating and cooling energy costs. Recommend having the home professionally insulated to reduce energy expenses. Insulation was installed wrong side up. Page 13 of 43

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16 1. Access Basement/Crawlspace Materials: "Bilco" style exterior entrance noted. The bulkhead needs to have a good flashing installed at the top where it meets the house to create a good seal and keep water from entering. 2. Stairs Unprofessional building practice/materials used, further review by a Qualified Contractor is recommended. Possible trip hazard. This is a safety concern. Suggest repair/replacement as needed to ensure safety. Stairs have inadequate headroom, this is a safety concern. Page 15 of 43

17 3. Railings 4. Slab Floor Missing guardrails observed. This is a "Safety Concern". Although guardrails may not have been required when the home was built, we recommend client consider installing guardrails as a safety enhancement. An open stair rail is considered to be a safety issue for small children. It is suggested that ballasts be added to provide the safety required. Concrete floor noted. 5. Columns Steel lally columns noted. 6. Piers Page 16 of 43

18 7. Framing 8. Subfloor 9. Walls **JOISTS** Appears Functional. **BEAMS** Functional. Wood beam and posts- as with any wood, monitor for any changes and maintain well for longevity. Possible mold is visible under the house. Recommend contacting a professional mold testing company for further evaluation. Materials: **BASEMENT** Unfinished basement. There is evidence of water penetration on the front foundation wall. Recommend installing gutters on the front of the house to direct water away from the foundation. 10. Windows Materials: Wood framed sliding window noted. Deterioration noted due to age and lack of maintenance. I recommend replacing all wood basement windows with vinyl insulated windows to increase the heat efficiency of the house. Page 17 of 43

19 11. Insulation The rim sill of the house needs to be insulated to help increase the heat efficiency of the home. 12. Plumbing Materials Materials: **SUPPLY** Appears Functional. **WASTE** Appears Functional. Cast Iron Copper PVC 13. Waste Line Conditons Materials: Cast Iron noted. PVC noted. All waste lines that are visible appear to be in serviceable condition. 14. Basement Electric 15. GFCI 16. Drainage GFCI did not respond to test, suggest replacing for safety. Recommend installing a dehumidifier in the basement to get rid of the dampness. Page 18 of 43

20 17. Sump Pump Functional at time of inspection. Recommend further review of current drainage pit system. Recommend upgrading of current pump for enhanced reliability of discharge water in case of power outage. Recommend installation of a battery backup sump pump by a qualified contractor to provide peace of mind to occupants and protection of personal belongings. 18. Smoke Detector Conditions No smoke or CO detector was visible in the basement utiltiy area at the time of the inspection. Recommend installing a combination smoke/co detector on each floor of the house. 19. Carbon Monoxide DetectorConditions Page 19 of 43

21 Heat/AC The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and cooling system (often referred to as HVAC) is the climate control system for the structure. The goal of these systems is to keep the occupants at a comfortable level while maintaining indoor air quality, ventilation while keeping maintenance costs at a minimum. The HVAC system is usually powered by electricity and natural gas, but can also be powered by other sources such as butane, oil, propane, solar panels, or wood. The inspector will usually test the heating and air conditioner using the thermostat or other controls. For a more thorough investigation of the system please contact a licensed HVAC service person. 1. Heater Condition Materials: The boiler is located in the basement. Materials: Oil fired hot water boiler. Oil Furnace: Last service date is over one year ago, 4/1/16. The furnace was functioning at 84% efficiency. 2. Heater Base The heater base appears to be functional. Page 20 of 43

22 3. Enclosure The heater enclosure appears serviceable. 4. Venting 5. Thermostats **VENTING MATERIALS** Metal single wall chimney vent pipe noted. Location(s): Living room. Digital - programmable type. 6. Boiler - Furnace - Heater Conditions Materials: This is a Peerless oil fired boiler. Model # WBV WPCT Serial # The manufacture date is 8/2002. This boiler is 16 years old. The normal life expectancy of a boiler is years. Annual service is recommended. 7. Oil Shut Off Condition Oil shut offs at the burner and oil tank appear to be in serviceable condition. The oil line was copper, sleeved and above grade. 8. Oil Tank Conditions Standard 275 gallon oil tank noted. Page 21 of 43

23 Electrical This report describes the amperage and voltage rating of the service, the location of the main disconnect and any sub panel(s), the presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring, the presence or absence of smoke detectors and wiring methods. Inspectors are required to inspect the viewable portions of the service drop from the utility to the house, the service entrance conductors, cables and raceways, the service equipment and main disconnects, the service grounding, the interior components of the service panels and sub panels, the conductors, the over-current protection devices (fuses or breakers), ground fault circuit interrupters and a representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles. All issues or concerns listed in this Electrical section should be construed as current and a potential personal safety or fire hazard. Repairs should be a priority, and should be made by a qualified, licensed electrician. 1. Electrical Panel Location: Panel box located in basement. No major system safety or function concerns noted at time of inspection at main panel box. 2. Main Amp Breaker 100 amp 3. Breakers in off position 4. Cable Feeds There is an overhead service drop noted. The cable feeds are aluminum. Seal where the supply cable connects with the meter socket and where it enters the house. Page 22 of 43

24 5. Breakers Materials: Copper non-metallic sheathed cable noted. All of the circuit breakers appeared serviceable. 6. Grounding Conditions Grounding wire was noted on the outside of the house. The ground wire should be clamped to the water supply, both before and after the meter. Another clamp needs to be added after the water supply to assure the panel is continuously grounded should the meter be disconnected. It is recommended that you contact a licensed electrician for further evaluation and repair. Page 23 of 43

25 Plumbing 1. Water Heater Condition Heater Type: Indirect hot water from boiler. The mixing valve for the domestic hot water temperature control is at the boiler. 2. Number Of Gallons Hot water is provided indirectly on demand from the boiler. 3. Water Supply Conditions Materials: Copper No deficiencies observed at the visible portions of the supply piping. 4. Waste Line Condition Materials: PVC Cast iron. The waste line and clean out is in serviceable condition. Page 24 of 43

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27 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 4. Lighting Conditions Front Entry Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. Materials: Wall sconce lighting noted. 5. Window-Wall AC or Heat No heat noted. 6. Doors Standard hinge exterior steel insulated door noted. Page 26 of 43

28 Kitchen The kitchen is used for food preparation and often for entertainment. Kitchens typically include a stove, dishwasher, sink and other appliances. 1. Floor Condition Materials: Carpet is noted. 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition Materials: Drywall walls noted. There is a brick veneer noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. 4. Lighting Conditions Oversink lighting noted. 5. Window Condition 6. Doors Materials: Wood framed casement window noted. Open concept. No interior doors noted. 7. Heat/AC Conditions Baseboard hot water noted. 8. Cabinets 9. Counters 10. Electrical CABINET MATERIAL Wood No deficiencies observed. Formica tops noted. Reversed polarity, hot and neutral reversed and other terms used for electric receptacles are usually easily corrected by minor wiring adjustments at the specified item. When these conditions are noted in this report, a licensed electrician should be consulted for repairs/replacement as needed to ensure safety. (outlet by the oven counters.) Page 27 of 43

29 11. GFCI GFCI in place and operational. 12. Sinks 13. Garbage Disposal 14. Plumbing **DRAINS** Functional. **SUPPLY** Composite material sink noted. Faucet leaks at base. Operated - appeared functional at time of inspection. There are water shut offs under the sink. Hot water temperature: Dishwasher Conditions Operated and appeared functional at the time of the inspection. Note: For dishwasher to work you have to have switch on at the counter. 16. Cook top condition Electric cook top noted. All heating elements operated when tested. 17. Oven & Range 18. Vent Condition Oven(s): Electric All heating elements operated when tested. The shelving above the burners on the oven is recommended to be removed. This is a venting issue and possibly a fire hazard. Page 28 of 43

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31 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 4. Lighting Conditions Living Room Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. Open beam ceiling construction noted. Materials: Overhead light in ceiling fan noted. 5. Window-Wall AC or Heat Baseboard hot water noted. 6. Window Condition 7. Doors Materials: Vinyl framed fixed window noted. Wood framed casement window noted. Open concept. No interior doors noted. 8. Electrical 9. Ceiling Fans Operated normally when tested, at time of inspection. Page 30 of 43

32 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition Dining Room Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. Open beam ceiling construction noted. 4. Lighting Conditions Overhead lighting noted. 5. Window-Wall AC or Heat Baseboard hot water noted. 6. Doors Open concept. No interior doors noted. 7. Electrical Page 31 of 43

33 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 4. Lighting Conditions Laundry Materials: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. Materials: Overhead flourescent lighting noted. 5. Heating Conditions Materials: No heat noted. 6. Cabinets Appeared functional and in satisfactory condition, at time of inspection. 7. Appliances Conditions Both appliances were functioning at the time of the inspection and were in serviceable condition. 8. Dryer Conditions 9. Dryer Vent Materials: Electric Functioned at the time of the inspection. Vented properly. The dryer is vented properly to the outside. Page 32 of 43

34 10. Electrical 11. GFCI The laundry receptacle should be GFCI protected type. 12. Wash Machine Conditions Wash machine water supply and waste line are in serviceable condition. Page 33 of 43

35 13. Doors No door noted. Page 34 of 43

36 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 1st Floor Bedroom 1 Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. 4. Window-Wall AC or Heat Baseboard hot water noted. 5. Lighting Conditions 6. Ceiling Fans 7. Window Condition 8. Doors Materials: Overhead lighting in ceiling fans noted. Operated normally when tested, at time of inspection. Materials: Vinyl framed double hung window noted. Standard hinge hollow core door noted. 9. Electrical 10. Smoke Detectors 11. Closets **Smoke Detectors** The smoke detectors operated during the inspection. The closet is in serviceable condition. Sliding door noted. Page 35 of 43

37 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 4. Lighting Conditions 5. Doors Back Entry Way Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. Materials: Overhead light noted. Standard hinge steel insulated exterior door noted. 6. Electrical 2-prong outlets - The home contained outdated, ungrounded 2-prong electrical outlets. Although this condition may have been commonly considered safe or acceptable at the time the home was originally constructed, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time, building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. Consider updating the existing condition to meet generally-accepted current standards. 7. Window-Wall AC or Heat Baseboard hot water noted. 8. Window Condition 9. Patio Doors Materials: Vinyl framed double hung window noted. **Hinged Patio Doors** Tempered glass in hinged patio door noted. Page 36 of 43

38 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition Hallway Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: There are acoustic grid and tile ceilings noted. 4. Lighting Conditions Wall sconces noted. 5. Closets 6. Doors The closet is in serviceable condition. Standard hinge hollow core door noted. No doors noted. 7. Smoke Detectors 8. Window-Wall AC or Heat No heat noted. **Carbon Monoxide Detectors** No CO detector was observed at time of inspection. It is recommended that a CO detector be installed on each level of the house including the basement. Page 37 of 43

39 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Conditions 3. Ceiling Condition Bathroom Materials: Sheet vinyl flooring is noted. Materials: Drywall noted. Materials: There are drywall ceilings noted. 4. Lighting Conditions 5. Exhaust Fan 6. Heating Over vanity lighting noted. Wall sconces noted. The bath fan was operated and was functional. Where this exhaust fan vents is a question. This is important to find, because if it is vented into an interior space, it can cause mold from the moist air. There is a heater in the exhaust fan. 7. Doors 8. Sinks 9. Counters 10. Cabinets Standard hinge hollow core door noted. **DRAINS** Functional. **SUPPLY** No deficiencies observed. Corian sink and counter noted. Counter top is corian. CABINET MATERIAL Wood base noted. No deficiencies observed. Page 38 of 43

40 11. Electrical 12. GFCI 13. Plumbing 14. Showers 15. Shower Walls 16. Bath Tubs 17. Enclosure 18. Toilets GFCI in place and operational at sink outlets. No GFCI protection present at the toilet outlets, suggest installing GFCI protected receptacles for safety. There were water shut offs under the sink. **SHOWER BASE** Functional **SHOWER FAUCET** Functional. **SHOWER DOORS** Functional. **MATERIALS** Fiberglass surround noted. Tub The shower enclosure was functional at the time of the inspection. Observed as functional and in good visual condition. Page 39 of 43

41 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 4. Lighting Conditions 1st Floor Bedroom 3 Flooring Types: Carpet is noted. Materials: Walls are clad in paneling. Materials: The ceilings are clad in tile squares. Materials: Overhead lighting noted. 5. Window-Wall AC or Heat Baseboard hot water noted. 6. Window Condition 7. Electrical Materials: Vinyl framed double hung window noted. 2-prong outlets - The home contained outdated, ungrounded 2-prong electrical outlets. Although this condition may have been commonly considered safe or acceptable at the time the home was originally constructed, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time, building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. Consider updating the existing condition to meet generally-accepted current standards. Since ungrounded receptacles were noted in the home, buyer is cautioned that proper grounding is strongly urged where sensitive electronic equipment is used. Ungrounded receptacles do not offer protection for computers etc. Consultation with a qualified electrical contractor is recommended. 8. Doors 9. Smoke Detectors Standard hinge hollow core door noted. **Smoke Detectors** No smoke/ fire detectors were installed at time of inspection. It is recommended that all bedrooms have a smoke detector installed. Page 40 of 43

42 1. Floor Condition 2. Wall Condition 3. Ceiling Condition 4. Lighting Conditions 5. Ceiling Fans 6. Closets 7. Doors 8. Electrical 1st Floor Bedroom 2 Flooring Types: Hardwood flooring is noted. Materials: Drywall walls noted. Materials: The ceilings are clad in tile squares. Materials: Overhead light in ceiling fan noted. Operated normally when tested, at time of inspection. The closet is in serviceable condition. Standard hinge wood door noted. The access to the attic is in this closet. No door noted. 2-prong outlets - The home contained outdated, ungrounded 2-prong electrical outlets. Although this condition may have been commonly considered safe or acceptable at the time the home was originally constructed, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time, building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. Consider updating the existing condition to meet generally-accepted current standards. Since ungrounded receptacles were noted in the home, buyer is cautioned that proper grounding is strongly urged where sensitive electronic equipment is used. Ungrounded receptacles do not offer protection for computers etc. Consultation with a qualified electrical contractor is recommended. 9. Smoke Detectors **Smoke Detectors** No smoke/ fire detectors were installed at time of inspection. All bedrooms should have smoke detectors installed. Page 41 of 43

43 10. Window-Wall AC or Heat Baseboard hot water noted. 11. Window Condition Materials: Vinyl framed double hung window noted. Vinyl framed fixed window noted. 12. Fireplace Materials: Bedroom Materials: Decorative electric fireplace noted. This is not inspected. Page 42 of 43

44 Glossary Glossary Term GFCI PVC Definition 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. Polyvinyl chloride, which is used in the manufacture of white plastic pipe typically used for water supply lines. Page 43 of 43