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Inspection details


What is Inspected


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Roof

  • the roof-covering materials;

  • the gutters;

  • the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations; and

  • the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs.


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 Plumbing

  • the main water supply shut-off valve;the main fuel supply shut-off valve;

  • the water heating equipment, including the energy source, venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves, Watts 210 valves, and seismic bracing;

  • interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets, by running the water;all toilets for proper operation by flushing;all sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage;the drain, waste and vent system;

  • and drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.


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Insulation & Ventilation

  • insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas;ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas;

  • and mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area.


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Exterior

  • the exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim;

  • all exterior doors;adjacent walkways and driveways;

  • stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps;porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports;railings, guards and handrails;

    the eaves, soffits and fascia;a representative number of windows;

  • and vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion. 


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Electrical

  • the service drop;

  • the overhead service conductors and attachment point;

  • the service head, gooseneck and drip loops;

  • the service mast, service conduit and raceway;

  • the electric meter and base;

  • service-entrance conductors;

  • the main service disconnect;

  • panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses);

  • service grounding and bonding;

  • a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including receptacles observed and deemed to be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)-protected using the AFCI test button, where possible;

  • all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester, where possible; and

  • smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.


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Heating & Cooling

  • the heating system, using normal operating controls.

  • the cooling system using normal operating controls.



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Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

  • the foundation;

  • the basement;the crawlspace; and structural components.


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Fireplace

  • readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys;

  • lintels above the fireplace openings;

  • damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable;

  • and cleanout doors and frames.