(931) 261-4891 · (931) 787-8259
Inspector: James Alderman
State of TN License #1385
Summary
| Client(s): | Happy Home Buyer |
| Property address: | 1234 Inspection Blvd. Crossville TN 38555 |
| Inspection date: | Sunday, December 27, 2015 |
This report published on Monday, June 6, 2022 3:06:11 PM CDT
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
 | Conducive conditions | Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.) |
Grounds
1) Guardrails at one or more locations had gaps that were too large. This poses a safety hazard for children (e.g. falling, getting stuck in railing). Guardrails should not have gaps or voids that allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches in diameter, or 6 inches in diameter at triangular spaces between stair edges and guardrails. At a minimum, the client should be aware of this hazard.
Guardrails at one or more locations had gaps that were too large. This poses a safety hazard for children (e.g. falling, getting stuck in railing). Guardrails should not have gaps or voids that allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches in diameter, or 6 inches in diameter at triangular spaces between stair edges and guardrails. At a minimum, the client should be aware of this hazard.
2) Cracks, holes, settlement, heaving and/or deterioration resulting in trip hazards were found in the driveway. For safety reasons, recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
Cracks, holes, settlement, heaving and/or deterioration resulting in trip hazards were found in the driveway. For safety reasons, recommend that a qualified contractor repair as necessary.
Exterior and Foundation
6) Outside lights on garage missing covers rain water can get in to these areas recommend covers. Dryer vent missing louvers my allow birds and other animals in.
Outside lights on garage missing covers rain water can get in to these areas recommend covers. Dryer vent missing louvers my allow birds and other animals in.
7) 2 sections of siding and/or trim were damaged. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
2 sections of siding and/or trim were damaged. Recommend that a qualified person repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
8) One or more exhaust duct end caps were damaged. Their purpose is to prevent unconditioned air from entering the building, and keep out birds, rodents and bugs. Blocked ducts can cause fan motors and/or clothes dryers to overheat and can pose a fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace caps as necessary.
One or more exhaust duct end caps were damaged. Their purpose is to prevent unconditioned air from entering the building, and keep out birds, rodents and bugs. Blocked ducts can cause fan motors and/or clothes dryers to overheat and can pose a fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace caps as necessary.
9) Soil was in contact with or less than 6 inches from siding, trim or structural wood. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend grading or removing soil as necessary to maintain a 6-inch clearance. If not possible, then recommend replacing untreated wood with pressure-treated wood.
Soil was in contact with or less than 6 inches from siding, trim or structural wood. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend grading or removing soil as necessary to maintain a 6-inch clearance. If not possible, then recommend replacing untreated wood with pressure-treated wood.
10) One or more minor cracks (1/8 inch or less) were found in the foundation. These didn't appear to be a structural concern, but recommend sealing them to prevent water infiltration and monitor them in the future. Numerous products exist to seal such cracks including hydraulic cement, non-shrinking grout, resilient caulks and epoxy sealants.
One or more minor cracks (1/8 inch or less) were found in the foundation. These didn't appear to be a structural concern, but recommend sealing them to prevent water infiltration and monitor them in the future. Numerous products exist to seal such cracks including hydraulic cement, non-shrinking grout, resilient caulks and epoxy sealants.
11) Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or close to the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as a pathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend pruning, moving or removing vegetation as necessary to maintain at least 6 inches of space between it and the building exterior. A 1-foot clearance is better.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or close to the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as a pathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend pruning, moving or removing vegetation as necessary to maintain at least 6 inches of space between it and the building exterior. A 1-foot clearance is better.
Garage or Carport
13) the garage door release handle is missing. This could be a safety issue if there was no power and you needed to exit the home through the garage. Recommend replacement by a qualified garage door technician.
the garage door release handle is missing. This could be a safety issue if there was no power and you needed to exit the home through the garage. Recommend replacement by a qualified garage door technician.
Electric
14) One or more "plug-in" type carbon monoxide alarms were found. Because such CO alarms can be easily removed, recommend that home buyers verify that CO alarms haven't been removed upon taking occupancy. If removed, then recommend installing new CO alarms in the vicinity of sleeping areas and on each level. Note that some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
One or more "plug-in" type carbon monoxide alarms were found. Because such CO alarms can be easily removed, recommend that home buyers verify that CO alarms haven't been removed upon taking occupancy. If removed, then recommend installing new CO alarms in the vicinity of sleeping areas and on each level. Note that some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
17) One or more plastic PVC or CPVC water supply pipes had substandard support or were loose. Leaks may occur as a result. PVC and CPVC supply pipes should have supports every 4 feet. Special hangers that allow movement from expansion and that won't damage the soft plastic piping should be used. Recommend that a qualified person install supports or secure pipes per standard building practices.
One or more plastic PVC or CPVC water supply pipes had substandard support or were loose. Leaks may occur as a result. PVC and CPVC supply pipes should have supports every 4 feet. Special hangers that allow movement from expansion and that won't damage the soft plastic piping should be used. Recommend that a qualified person install supports or secure pipes per standard building practices.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
18) There are cracks and/or gaps between the plenum and the structure. Recommend that a qualified HVAC technician secure the plenum to the structure and caulk around the plenum.
There are cracks and/or gaps between the plenum and the structure. Recommend that a qualified HVAC technician secure the plenum to the structure and caulk around the plenum.
19) Recommend that home buyers replace or clean HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or cleaning them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or cleaning depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Recommend that home buyers replace or clean HVAC filters upon taking occupancy depending on the type of filters installed. Regardless of the type, recommend checking filters monthly in the future and replacing or cleaning them as necessary. How frequently they need replacing or cleaning depends on the type and quality of the filter, how the system is configured (e.g. always on vs. "Auto"), and on environmental factors (e.g. pets, smoking, frequency of house cleaning, number of occupants, the season).
Kitchen
20) The range could tip forward. An anti-tip bracket may not be installed. This is a potential safety hazard since the range can tip forward when weight is applied to the open door, such as when a small child climbs on it or if heavy objects are dropped on it. Anti-tip brackets have been sold with all free-standing ranges since 1985. Recommend installing an anti-tip bracket to eliminate this safety hazard. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?ATB
The range could tip forward. An anti-tip bracket may not be installed. This is a potential safety hazard since the range can tip forward when weight is applied to the open door, such as when a small child climbs on it or if heavy objects are dropped on it. Anti-tip brackets have been sold with all free-standing ranges since 1985. Recommend installing an anti-tip bracket to eliminate this safety hazard. For more information, visit:http://www.reporthost.com/?ATB
21) Gaps, no caulk, or substandard caulking were found counters and walls. Water may penetrate these areas and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. For example, by installing caulk.
Gaps, no caulk, or substandard caulking were found counters and walls. Water may penetrate these areas and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. For example, by installing caulk.
22) Recommend cleaning and sealing the grout at countertops now and in the future as necessary to prevent staining and to improve waterproofing.
Recommend cleaning and sealing the grout at countertops now and in the future as necessary to prevent staining and to improve waterproofing.
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
23) Gaps, no caulk, or substandard caulking were found between the bathtub and the at location(s) #B. Water may penetrate these areas and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person re-caulk or install caulking as necessary.
Gaps, no caulk, or substandard caulking were found between the bathtub and the at location(s) #B. Water may penetrate these areas and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person re-caulk or install caulking as necessary.
24) The bathtub faucet at location(s) #B dripped when it was turned off. Recommend that a qualified plumber repair as necessary.
The bathtub faucet at location(s) #B dripped when it was turned off. Recommend that a qualified plumber repair as necessary.
Interior, Doors and Windows
25) Glass in one or more windows was cracked, broken and/or missing. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace glass where necessary.
Glass in one or more windows was cracked, broken and/or missing. Recommend that a qualified contractor replace glass where necessary.
26) Minor cracks, nail pops and/or blemishes were found in walls and/or ceilings in one or more areas. Cracks and nail pops are common, are often caused by lumber shrinkage or minor settlement, and can be more or less noticeable depending on changes in humidity. They did not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. For recurring cracks, consider using an elastic crack covering product:
http://www.reporthost.com/?ECC
Minor cracks, nail pops and/or blemishes were found in walls and/or ceilings in one or more areas. Cracks and nail pops are common, are often caused by lumber shrinkage or minor settlement, and can be more or less noticeable depending on changes in humidity. They did not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons. For recurring cracks, consider using an elastic crack covering product:http://www.reporthost.com/?ECC