| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | William McClune DC PC |
| Property address: | 10 Forts Ferry Road |
| Inspection date: | Wednesday, July 09, 2008 |
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 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Major Defect | Correction likely involves a significant expense |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in servicable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
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General information
Exterior
Roof
Garage
Attic
Electric service
Water heater
Heating and cooling
Plumbing and laundry
Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys
Basement
Kitchen Basement
Bathroom Basement
Interior rooms
Shed
Bathroom (main)
| General information | Return to table of contents |
Carbon monoxide detectors should be placed in the basement near the boiler unit as well as on the main floor near the fireplace.
Client is aware that there is a oil tank buried on the property and is awaiting results of enviromental testing.
| Exterior | Return to table of contents |
Handrail(s) at the front and rear entrance stairs are loose or rusted.This is a safety hazard. A qualified contractor should make repairs as necessary.
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Minor cracks and/or deterioration were found in the brick on the right front and right rear corner.. Recommend repairing cracks to prevent water intrusion and further deterioration. The client(s) should monitor such walls in the future for continued deterioration (cracking, leaning, bowing, etc.). Repairs and/or replacement by a qualified contractor may be necessary in the future.
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A small piece of brick has broken off a section of basement window trim. Client should consider having a qualified contractor repair.
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Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines are in contact with or less than one foot from the structure's exterior. Vegetation can serve as a conduit for wood destroying insects and may retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. Vegetation should be pruned and/or removed as necessary to maintain a one foot clearance between it and the structure's exterior.
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Garbage shed floor has a minor crack that should be repaired by a qualified contractor.
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Minor cracks were found in the driveway. However they don't appear to be a structural concern and no trip hazards were found. No immediate action is recommended, but the client(s) may wish to have repairs made or have cracked sections replaced for aesthetic reasons.
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| Roof | Return to table of contents |
One or more composition shingles are damaged, deteriorated and/or missing, and should be replaced. Leaks may occur as a result. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
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To compensate for mismatch of structure shim shingles were placed under the roof decking.
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Buckeled shingles on the roof may be a result of poor ventilation in the soffits. Recommend clearing soffit area in attic to allow for proper ventilation. Client may want to begin budgeting for a new roof in the future.| Garage | Return to table of contents |
No infrared "photo eye" devices are installed for the vehicle door's electric door opener. They've been required on all vehicle door openers since 1993 and improve safety by triggering the vehicle door's auto-reverse feature without need for the door to come in contact with the object, person or animal that's preventing it from closing. Recommend considering having a qualified contractor install these devices for improved safety. For more information on garage door safety issues, visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/523.html or http://www.ohdstl.com/safety.html
| Attic | Return to table of contents |
One or more attic vents are blocked by insulation and/or debris. This can reduce air flow through the attic, reduce the life of the roof surface because of high temperatures, and/or increase moisture levels in the attic. Repairs should be made as necessary, such as moving insulation or debris, so vents are unobstructed.
| Electric service | Return to table of contents |
In main electrical panel there is one double tapped breaker. This is a safety hazzard and needs to be evaluated and repaired by a qualified contractor.
Main electrical panel should have a legend to inform client as to which breaker is for what items.
| Water heater | Return to table of contents |
| Heating and cooling | Return to table of contents |
The last service date of this system appears to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. For safety reasons, and because this system is fueled by gas or oil, this servicing should be performed annually in the future. For more information visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05017.html
This boiler appears to be at the end of its usefull life expectancy and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
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The estimated useful life for air conditioning compressors is 8 to 15 years. This unit appears to have exceeded this age and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future.
The last service date of this system appears to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.
One of the fan motors on the condensing unit did not operate . Unit could not be evaluated. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair.
Air handler filter(s) are dirty and should be replaced now. They should be checked monthly in the future and replaced as necessary.
| Plumbing and laundry | Return to table of contents |
Copper water supply pipes in homes built prior to 1986 may be joined with solder that contains lead. Lead is a known health hazard, especially for children. Laws were passed in 1985 prohibiting the use of lead in solder, but prior to that solder normally contained about 50 percent lead. The client(s) should be aware of this, especially if children will be living in this structure. Evaluating for the presence of lead in this structure is not included in this inspection. The client(s) should consider having a qualified lab test for lead, and if necessary take steps to reduce or remove lead from the water supply. Various solutions such as these may be advised:
A sump pump is installed on the premises. This may indicate that water accumulates inside or below the structure. Recommend asking the property owners how often the sump pump operates and for how long at different times of the year. Also, the clients should be aware that the service life of most sump pumps is between five and seven years, and that the pump may need replacing soon depending on its age and how much it operates. Pump needs to be secured to prevent tipping.
| Fireplaces, woodstoves and chimneys | Return to table of contents |
All fireplaces should be inspected annually by a CSIA for a NFPA level 2 chimney inspection.
| Basement | Return to table of contents |
Client should consider updating electrical outlets in the basement with GFCI protected outlets.
The 220 volt pigtail in basement needs to be secured to the wall.This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
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Minor cracks in basement floor need to be repaired and monitored in the future.
| Kitchen Basement | Return to table of contents |
One or more electric receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of a sink appear to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of sinks have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.
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| Bathroom Basement | Return to table of contents |
One or more electric receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of a sink appear to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of sinks have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.
One or more toilets are loose. A qualified contractor should remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking.
Evidence of water damage on ceiling tile in bathroom. Evaluate and have repaired by a qualified contractor if necessary.
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Exhaust fan is not vented outside. This could create a moisture problem.| Interior rooms | Return to table of contents |
One or more open ground, two pronged electric receptacles were found. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, replacing receptacles or correcting wiring circuits.
In the previous kitchen area there are water shut off valves that should be capped.
Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and bi-annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
Sink located in exam room 1 had no hot water. Sink in exam room 2 had no water. Have a qualified contractor evaluate and repair.
| Shed | Return to table of contents |
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| Bathroom (main) | Return to table of contents |
One or more electric receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of a sink appear to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of sinks have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.
Bathtub is being used for storage. Plumbing could not be inspected.
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