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6640 103 St
Jacksonville, FL 32210
Inspector: Jack Forehand
| Your default report title
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| Client(s): |
John Doe |
| Property address: |
123 Main Street |
| Inspection date: |
Thursday, December 01, 2005 |
This report published on 12/1/2005 5:24:29 PM EST
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How to Read this Report
This report is organized by the property's functional areas. Within each
functional area, descriptive information is listed first and shown in bold type.
Items of concern follow descriptive information and are shown as follows:
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Safety |
Poses a risk of injury or death |
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Major defect |
Correction likely involves a significant
expense |
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Repair/Replace |
Recommend repairing or replacing |
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Repair/Maintain |
Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
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Minor defect |
Correction likely involves only a minor
expense |
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Maintain |
Recommend ongoing maintenance |
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Evaluate |
Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
Concern items are sorted by the types listed above. Click
here for a glossary of building construction terms.
Contact your inspector if there are terms that you do not understand, or visit
the glossary of construction terms at http://www.reporthost.com/glossary.asp
Overview: Single family detached home
in well established neighborhood. 3 bedroom 1 1/2 baths
Structures inspected: home itself
Report number: 516
Time started: 1:45pm
Time finished: 3:00pm
Inspection Fee: $185.00
Present during inspection: Buyer,
Owner, Realtor
Occupied: Yes
Age of building: approx. 20years
Type of building: Single family
Weather conditions: Clear
Temperature: Cool
Ground condition: Dry
Main entrance faces: East
Foundation type: Slab on grade
Footing material: Poured in place
concrete
Foundation material: Poured in place
concrete
Apparent wall structure: Concrete block
Driveway material: Poured in place
concrete
Sidewalk material: Poured in place
concrete
Exterior door material: Solid core
steel
Water pressure (psi): 70psi
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1) Extension cords are being used as
permanent wiring in one or more areas. They should only be used for
portable equipment on a temporary basis. Using extension cords as
permanent wiring poses a fire and shock hazard, and is an indication
that wiring is not adequate and should be updated. Recommend either
removing extension cords or having a qualified, licensed electrician
evaluate and make modification as necessary. For example, install
additional circuits and/or electric outlets. |
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2) Evidence of one or more possible
abandoned underground propane gas tanks was found. Left of driveway. For
example, a vent pipe protruding from the soil or metal supply lines.
Recommend determining if one or more underground oil tanks exist on this
property. If tank(s) exists, recommend determining if it/they have been
legally decommissioned.
If the tank(s) haven't been decommissioned or removed, then the clients
may be liable for decommission and/or cleanup of contaminated soil in
the future. Recommend the following:
- Have the soil tested for oil contamination.
- Have any non-decommissioned abandoned underground oil tanks
legally decommissioned or removed as necessary.
- Have contaminated soil removed as necessary
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3) Recommend cleaning deck and treating
with a waterproof sealant claiming to waterproof, block ultraviolet
light, and stop mildew. Deck is constructed of whitewood rather than
pressure treated and will not last if not treated. Consumer Reports
recommends these products:
- Cabot Decking Stain and PTW Stain
- Olympic Water Repellent Deck Stain
- Thompson's House and Deck Stain
- Wolman PTW Deck Stain
- Akzo Sikkens Cetol DEK
- Benjamin Moore Moorwood Clear Wood Finish
- DAP Woodlife Premium
- Olympic Natural Look Protector Plus
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Roof inspection method: Traversed
Roof type: Gable
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass
composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 2yrs
Roof ventilation: Adequate
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4) The roof is new and in good
condition except for area left of garage as shown in pictures. |
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5) Trees are overhanging roof and are
within 10 feet of roof vertically. This is a conducive condition for
wood destroying insects and organisms since organic debris is more
likely to accumulate on the roof surface. Accumulated debris may cause
water to enter gaps in the roof surface and leak into attic and/or
interior spaces. Recommend pruning trees so they're at least 10 feet
above roof, or don't overhang the roof. |
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6) Extension cords are being used as
permanent wiring in one or more areas. They should only be used for
portable equipment on a temporary basis. Using extension cords as
permanent wiring poses a fire and shock hazard, and is an indication
that wiring is not adequate and should be updated. Recommend either
removing extension cords or having a qualified, licensed electrician
evaluate and make modification as necessary. For example, install
additional circuits and/or electric outlets. |
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7) The garage-house door poses a fire
risk because it's not fire-rated (metal or solid-core construction).
Recommend having a qualified contractor replace this door with a
fire-rated door. |
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8) The garage-house door isn't equipped
with an automatic door closing device such as sprung hinges. This door
should close and latch automatically to prevent vehicle fumes from
entering living spaces and/or to slow the spread of fire from the garage
to living spaces. A device should be installed so this door closes and
latches automatically. |
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9) Garage door is in need of repair or
adjustment. Garage door opener does not work or have receptacle to
provide power. |
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10) The weather strip at the base of
one or more garage vehicle doors is deteriorated or damaged. Recommend
replacing this weather strip. As shown in picture. |
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11) The weather strip around one or
more exterior entry doors is damaged and/or deteriorated. Recommend
replacing weather stripping at entry door(s) where necessary. Front nad
back doors. |
Primary service type: Overhead
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit
breakers
Service amperage (amps): 150
Service voltage (volts): 120-240
Location of main service panel: garage
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at
top of main service panel
Service conductor material: Aluminum
Main disconnect rating (amps): 150
Branch circuit wiring type: Non-metallic
sheathed
Solid strand aluminum branch circuit wiring present: Yes
shown in picture
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12) This home has solid-strand branch
circuit aluminum wiring. This type of aluminum wiring is a potential
fire hazard. Problems due to expansion and contraction can cause
overheating at connections between the wire and devices such as switches
and outlets, or at splices. The Consumer Products Safety Commission
recommends either discontinuing use of circuits with aluminum wiring, or
pig-tailing copper wiring onto the ends of the aluminum wire. Recommend
having a qualified, licensed electrician evaluate and repair or replace
this wiring.
For more information, visit: http://www.inspect-ny.com/aluminum.htm |
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13) An insufficient number of smoke
detectors are installed. Recommend installing additional smoke detectors
as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to
bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information on smoke detectors
visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html |
Estimated age: 10 yrs
Type: Tank
Energy source: Electricity
Capacity (in gallons): 40
Brand & model: mor flo
Water temperature (degrees Fahrenheit): 110
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14) Temperature-pressure relief valve
drain line is missing. Recommend having a qualified plumber install a
drain line extending to within 6" from the floor, or routed so as
to drain outside. |
Heating system energy source: Electric
Heat system type: Heat pump
A/C energy source: Electric
Air conditioning type: Split system,
Heat pump
Distribution system: Flexible ducts
Filter location: In return air duct
below furnace
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15) Last service date of this system is
more than one year ago or is unable to be determined. Recommend asking
seller when it was last serviced. If unable to determine or if more than
one year ago, recommend that this system be inspected, cleaned, serviced
and repaired if necessary by a qualified heating and cooling technician.
Recommend that this servicing be made annually in the future or as
recommended by the heating and cooling contractor. |
Inspection method: Traversed
Roof structure type: Trusses
Ceiling structure: Trusses
Insulation material: Cellulose loose
fill
Location of main water shut-off valve: front
of home
Location of main water meter: street
Water service: Public
Service pipe material: Galvanized steel
Supply pipe material: Galvanized steel
Vent pipe material: Cast iron
Drain pipe material: Copper
Waste pipe material: Not visible
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16) Improper wiring tapped out of
washing machine outlet for lighting in rear of home. |
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17) No ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) devices (receptacles or circuit breakers) are visible in the
kitchen or bathrooms. GFCI devices help prevent electric shocks in areas
that may have water present. Recommend having a qualified, licensed
electrician install GFCI protection for receptacles over counter tops
and around sinks as per standard building practices. No receptacles in
either bathroom. |
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18) Screen(s) missing in one or more
windows. Window(s) may not provide ventilation during months when
insects are active. Recommend installing screens. |
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19) One or more doors don't latch when
closed. Recommend making repairs as necessary such as adjusting latch
plates or lockset mechanisms. |
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20) One or more doors bind in their
jambs. Recommend making repairs as necessary so they close easily. |
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21) The weather strip around one or
more exterior entry doors is damaged and/or deteriorated. Recommend
replacing weather stripping at entry door(s) where necessary. |
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22) One or more bathrooms with a shower
don't have an exhaust fan installed. Even if a window that opens exists,
it may not provide adequate ventilation, especially during cold weather
when the window is less likely to be opened. Recommend having a
qualified contractor install an exhaust fan, duct and vent cap as per
standard building practices in bathrooms with showers where missing. |
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23) Range hood fan is inoperable.
Recommend repairing as necessary. Slow to start and filter missing. |
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