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Website: http://www.FloridaInspectorCertified.com
Email: FloridaInspector@hotmail.com
Phone: (352) 361-8065
FAX: (352) 452-0266
2300 S Pine Ave Suite A 
Ocala, FL 34471
Inspector: Michael Vanek
NACHI ID 05040685

  

Professional Home Inspection
Client(s): Wendy Patterson
Property address: 3514 SE 13th PL
Ocala, FL
Inspection date: 10/29/2010
This report published on Friday, October 29, 2010 6:57:06 PM EDT

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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 is shown in bold type.  Items of concern follow descriptive information. Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
SafetyPoses a risk of injury or death 
Major DefectCorrection likely involves a significant expense 
Repair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing 
Repair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance 
EvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist 
CommentFor your information 

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Table of Contents
General information
Exterior
Roof
Attached garage
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and air conditioning
Attic
Plumbing and laundry
Fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances
Interior rooms

 
General information Return to table of contents
Payment & Billing: To be Paid at Closing, $195.00
Structures inspected: Home
Present during inspection: Buyer
Occupied: No
Age of building: 46 years
Type of building: Single family
Outside temperature: 80 to 84
Outside condition: Sunny
Number of bedrooms: Three
Number of bathrooms: Two
 
Exterior Return to table of contents
Footing material: Masonry
Foundation material: Concrete block
Apparent wall structure: Concrete block
Driveway material: Asphalt
Sidewalk material: Poured in place concrete
Exterior door material: Solid core steel
Water pressure (psi): 50 psi
Exterior wall condition: Good
1) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more sections of unterminated wiring were found. A qualified, licensed electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. This may require cutting the wire to length and terminating the wire with wire nuts in a securely anchored, covered junction box.

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2) Repair/Replace - One or more outside faucets are missing handles. Recommend installing handles where missing.

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3) Repair/Replace - The back screen room door lock is broken and needs replaced.

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Roof Return to table of contents
Number of Remaing Years of Life: 6 to 8 Years
Roof type: Hipped
Roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof: 14 Years
Roof ventilation: Adequate
Roof Condition: Good
4) Repair/Replace - Lead flashing at one or more sewer vent pipes is improperly installed (e.g. shorter than the vent pipe, not bent over the edge of the vent pipe, etc.). Properly installed, the flashing should be taller than the vent pipe, then the top edge of the flashing should be bent over the lip of the pipe to ensure that no water flows between the outside of the pipe and the flashing. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms since water can leak through the roof surface in these areas. Recommend having a qualified roofing contractor make repairs as necessary so flashings are installed as per standard building practices where necessary.

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5) Comment - The roof was in good condition during the inspection. The inspector did not find any major concerns to report at this time.

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Attached garage Return to table of contents
Garage door condition: Good
6) Safety, Repair/Replace - The AC drip line is leaking in the Garage and needs to be completly replaced. It is causing water damage to walls and wood in the garage.

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7) Safety, Repair/Replace - The garage is holding water due to the slope of the drive way flowing towards the structure and the garage. This is causing water damage to the return box on the floor. This is a health concern and needs addressed. Recommend a french drain to move he water away from the building.

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8) Comment - The interior perimeter of the garage is excluded from this inspection due to lack of access from stored items.
 
Electric service Return to table of contents
Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakers
Service amperage (amps): 200
Service voltage (volts): 120-240
Location of sub panels: Garage Wall
Location of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panel
Main disconnect rating (amps): 200
Smoke detectors present: Yes
Electrical panel condition: Needs repair
Outlets and switches condition: Fair
9) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more circuit breakers are "double tapped", where 2 or more wires are clamped in a circuit breaker terminal, and the circuit breaker is only designed for 1 wire. This is a safety hazard since wires may loosen and cause arcing, sparking and fires. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician evaluate and repair.

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10) Safety, Repair/Replace - This property has one service sub panels that use Zinsco brand circuit breakers. These circuit breakers have a variety of problems including:

  • Not tripping under normal over-load conditions
  • Appearing to be tripped when they're not

    Recommend that a qualified, licensed electrician thoroughly evaluate service and sub panels that use Zinsco brand circuit breakers and replace damaged parts or the entire panel as necessary. Recommend considering replacing any and all panels that use Zinsco circuit breakers. If the client decides not to replace this/these panel(s), recommend installing a smoke detector above the panel(s).

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    Water heater Return to table of contents
    Type: Tank
    Energy source: Natural gas
    Capacity (in gallons): 40
    11) Safety, Repair/Replace - Found the vent for the gas heater not up to code and loose. This will cause death if turned on without being repaired. Recommend having an plumber replace so the flute vent is the proper type of pipe and is routed up into the main heater pipe. Without any loose connections.

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    12) Comment - The water heater was not fully inspected due to No gas turned on at the property.

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    Heating and air conditioning Return to table of contents
    Heating system energy source: Natural gas
    Heat system type: Forced air
    A/C energy source: Electric
    Distribution system: Metal pipe
    Filter location: At the base of the furnace
    Air conditioned temperature difference: 14° good
    13) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Over 14 years old Because of the age and/or condition of this furnace, recommend that a qualified heating and cooling technician inspect the heat exchanger and perform a Carbon Monoxide test when it's serviced.

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    14) Safety, Repair/Replace - Significant amounts of debris, dirt and/or dust are visible in one or more sections of supply and/or return air ducts. This can be a health hazard, espcially for those with allergies or respiratory problems. The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) recommends considering having ducts professionally cleaned when "Ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers". At a minimum, the visible debris should be thoroughly cleaned. The client may wish to have a qualified service provider professionally clean the ducts. For more information on duct cleaning in relation to indoor air quality, visit: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html
    15) Major Defect, Comment - 9 years old The estimated useful life for air conditioning compressors is 8 to 15 years. This unit appears to be approaching this age and may need replacing at any time.

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    16) Repair/Replace - The drip line needs replaced for the AC.

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    Attic Return to table of contents
    Inspection method: Viewed from hatch
    Roof structure type: Trusses
    Insulation material: Fiberglass loose fill
    17) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Some wiring is loose, unsupported or inadequately supported. Standard building practices call for non-metallic sheathed wiring to be attached to runners or to solid backing with fasteners at intevals of 4 1/2 ft. or less. Fasteners should be installed within 12" of all enclosures. A qualified, licensed electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. For example, install staples as needed.
     
    Plumbing and laundry Return to table of contents
    Water service: Public
    Supply pipe material: Copper, CPVC
    Vent pipe material: Plastic
    Drain pipe material: Plastic
    Waste pipe material: Not visible
    Plumbing condition: Fair
    18) Repair/Replace - Plumbing leaks under the kitchen sink that need repaired.
     
    Fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances Return to table of contents
    Fireplace type: Masonry with metal liner
    Chimney type: Masonry
    19) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - A significant amount of creosote (1/8" or more) visible in fireplace flue. Recommend cleaning, inspection and repairs if necessary by a qualified chimney service contractor.
     
    Interior rooms Return to table of contents
    Interior door condition: Fair
    Windows operating condition: Fair
    Appliance condition: Need repairDishwasher not hooked up.
    20) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Kitchen's under-sink food disposal is not working. Recommend having a qualified plumbing contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
    21) Repair/Maintain - The dishwasher is not hooked up to power or water. Recommend having a plumber repair as needed.
     
    1. INSPECTOR agrees to perform a visual inspection of the home/building and to provide CLIENT with a written inspection report identifying the defects that INSPECTOR both observed and deemed material. INSPECTOR may offer comments as a courtesy, but these comments will not comprise the bargained-for report. The report is only supplementary to the sellers disclosure.
    2. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the inspection in accordance to the current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm. CLIENT understands that these standards contain certain limitations, exceptions, and exclusions.
    3. The inspection and report are performed and prepared for the use of CLIENT, who gives INSPECTOR permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repairpersons, and other interested parties. INSPECTOR accepts no responsibility for use or misinterpretation by third parties. INSPECTORS inspection of the property and the accompanying report are in no way intended to be a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the future use, operability, habitability or suitability of the home/building or its components. Any and all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded by this Agreement.

    4. INSPECTOR assumes no liability for the cost of repair or replacement of unreported defects or deficiencies either current or arising in the future. CLIENT acknowledges that the liability of INSPECTOR, its agents, employees, for claims or damages, costs of defense or suit, attorneys fees and expenses and payments arising out of or related to the INSPECTORS negligence or breach of any obligation under this Agreement, including errors and omissions in the inspection or the report, shall be limited to liquidated damages in an amount equal to the fee paid to the INSPECTOR, and this liability shall be exclusive. CLIENT waives any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages or for the loss of the use of the home/building even if the CLIENT has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The parties acknowledge that the liquidated damages are not intended as a penalty but are intended (i) to reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical to ascertain; (ii) to allocate risk among the INSPECTOR and CLIENT; and (iii) to enable the INSPECTOR to perform the inspection at the stated fee.

    5. INSPECTOR does not perform engineering, architectural, plumbing, or any other job function requiring an occupational license in the jurisdiction where the inspection is taking place, unless the inspector holds a valid occupational license, in which case he/she may inform the CLIENT that he/she is so licensed, and is therefore qualified to go beyond this basic home inspection, and for additional fee, perform additional inspections beyond those within the scope of the basic home inspection. Any agreement for such additional inspections shall be in a separate writing.

    6. In the event of a claim against INSPECTOR, CLIENT agrees to supply INSPECTOR with the following: (1) Written notification of adverse conditions within 14 days of discovery, and (2) Access to the premises. Failure to comply with the above conditions will release INSPECTOR and its agents from any and all obligations or liability of any kind.
    7. The parties agree that any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be filed only in the Court having jurisdiction in the County in which the INSPECTOR has its principal place of business. In the event that CLIENT fails to prove any adverse claims against INSPECTOR in a court of law, CLIENT agrees to pay all legal costs, expenses and fees of INSPECTOR in defending said claims.
    8. If any court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties. All prior communications are merged into this Agreement, and there are no terms or conditions other than those set forth herein. No statement or promise of INSPECTOR or its agents shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by INSPECTOR. No change or modification shall be enforceable against any party unless such change or modification is in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees. CLIENT shall have no cause of action against INSPECTOR after one year from the date of the inspection.
    9. Payment of the fee to INSPECTOR (less any deposit noted above) is due upon completion of the on-site inspection. The CLIENT agrees to pay all legal and time expenses incurred in collecting due payments, including attorneys fees, if any. If CLIENT is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, the person signing this Agreement on behalf of such entity does personally guaranty payment of the fee by the entity.
    CLIENT HAS CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING, AGREES TO IT, AND ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COPY OF THIS AGREEMENT.