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| Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | John Goodman & Janice Giddens |
| Property address: | 714 W.3rd. Ave. Albany, GA |
| Inspection date: | 5-9-2008 |
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3) Grounds:
- Handrails at one or more flights of stairs were loose. This is a safety hazard. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary and as per standard building practices. at front door
4) Grounds:
- Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or less than one foot from the building 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 building exterior.
5) Grounds:
- Trees were in contact with or were close to the building in one or more areas. Damage may result, especially during high winds. Vegetation can also act as a conduit for wood destroying insects. Vegetation should be pruned back and/or removed as necessary to prevent damage and infestation by wood destroying insects.
7) Exterior / Foundation:
- Rot or water damage was found at one or more sections of trim, window sills, fascia. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced.
8) Exterior / Foundation:
- Some sections of siding and/or trim were deteriorated. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install siding or trim as necessary.
9) Exterior / Foundation:
- Minor cracks or deterioration were found in one or more sections of brick veneer. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as repointing mortar to prevent water intrusion and further deterioration in the future.
10) Exterior / Foundation:
- Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows, around doors. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/_docs/FPL_Caulking_Ins_Outs.pdf
11) Exterior / Foundation:
- One or more minor cracks (1/8 inch or less) were found in the foundation. These don't appear to be a structural concern, but recommend sealing them to prevent water infiltration and monitoring them in the future. Numerous products exist to seal such cracks including hydraulic cement, resilient caulks and epoxy sealants.
12) Exterior / Foundation:
- Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows, around doors. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/_docs/FPL_Caulking_Ins_Outs.pdf
15) Roof / Attic:
- Some "rubber boot" flashings were torn. Leaks may occur as a result. A qualified contractor should replace flashings where necessary.
16) Roof / Attic:
- The ceiling insulation in some areas of the attic was uneven. This may result in increased heating or cooling costs due to decreased energy efficiency. A qualified person should repair, replace or install insulation as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation.html
17) Roof / Attic:
- The ceiling insulation in some areas of the attic was uneven. This may result in increased heating or cooling costs due to decreased energy efficiency. A qualified person should repair, replace or install insulation as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/insulation.html
18) Roof / Attic:
- No insulation or weatherstrip was installed at one or more attic access hatches. Recommend installing insulation and weatherstrip at hatches where missing for better energy efficiency. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/_docs/atticaccess.pdf
19) Roof / Attic:
- Debris had accumulated in one or more gutters. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects since gutters may overflow and cause water to come in contact with the building exterior or make water accumulate around the foundation. Gutters should be cleaned now and as necessary in the future.
20) Roof / Attic:
- Debris such as leaves, needles, seeds, etc. had accumulated on the roof. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms since water may not flow easily off the roof, and may enter gaps in the roof surface. Leaks may occur as a result. Debris should be cleaned from the roof now and as necessary in the future.
22) Electric:
- The dead front to panel #A was installed so it was not flush with the surface of the panel box and disconnect devices. Gaps existed, resulting in exposed wiring. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary
23) Electric:
- Many open ground, three-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.
Grounding type receptacles began being required in residential structures during the 1960s. Based on the age of this structure and the presence of 2-pronged receptacles in some areas of this structure, an acceptable repair may be to simply replace the ungrounded 3-pronged receptacles with 2-pronged receptacles. However the following appliances require grounding type receptacles:
This list is not exhaustive. Grounded circuits and receptacles should be installed in locations where such appliances will be used. Just be sure you use a surge protector
24) Electric:
- One or more electric receptacles at the kitchen, bathroom(s) had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. Recommend having a qualified electrician evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repair as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.mikeholt.com/documents/nec/pdf/GFCI_requirement_page2.pdf The one in the main bath under sink is not wired right.
25) Electric:
- One or more outdoor electric receptacles appeared 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 outdoor receptacles within six feet six inches of ground level have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed.
26) Electric:
- Energized equipment was exposed at panel #B due to missing closure covers. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified person should repair as necessary. This was in the apartment
27) Electric:
- Smoke detectors were missing from bedrooms, from hallways leading to bedrooms. Additional smoke detectors should be installed as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, in each bedroom, and one each level of the building. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
28) Electric:
- The service drop wires were in contact with trees or vegetation. The utility company should prune or remove trees as necessary to prevent straining or abrading the service drop wires.
31) Heating:
- 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.
32) Heating:
- The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner 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
33) Heating:
- Some of the insulation on distribution ducts in the crawl space was damaged, deteriorated. A qualified person should evaluate and replace or repair as necessary for better energy efficiency.
35) Cooling / Heat Pump:
- The cooling fins at the AC condenser were dirty. A qualified person should clean fins as necessary.
36) Cooling / Heat Pump:
- Most of the insulation on distribution ducts in the crawl space was deteriorated. A qualified person should evaluate and replace or repair as necessary for better energy efficiency.
37) Cooling / Heat Pump:
- The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner 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 contractor should service this system and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.
38) Heating:
- 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.
39) Heating:
- The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner 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
40) Cooling / Heat Pump:
- The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner 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 contractor should service this system and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.
41) Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys:
- The inspector found cracks at the fireplace at location #A. Recommend having a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
42) Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys:
- The damper at location #A, B was inoperable. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
43) Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys:
- The chimney at location #A, B showed moderate evidence of . Chimney(s) may need bracing, or in some extreme cases, removal. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
45) Kitchen:
- Caulk was missing where counters met back splashes. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
46) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- Minor deterioration or damage was found in the tiled shower enclosure, including broken, cracked tile. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. Note that damage to the wall or other structures behind this tile may be found upon further evaluation, and additional repairs may be needed.
47) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- Leaking or dripping was found at the bathtub spout at location #A. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair as necessary.
48) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- The shower diverter valve at location #A was defective. A significant amount of water came out of the bathtub spout when the shower was turned on. Water will be wasted as a result. A qualified plumber should evaluate and replace components or make repairs as necessary.
49) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- The bathroom with a shower at location #A didn't have an exhaust fan installed. Moisture accumulation will occur and may damage the structure. Even if the bathroom has a window that opens, it likely does not provide adequate ventilation, especially during cold weather when the window is closed. A qualified contractor should install exhaust fans as per standard building practices where missing in bathrooms with showers.
50) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- The window at location #A won't open. Ventilation may be inadequate as a result. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
51) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:
- The caulk between the tub and the floor, walls at location #A, B was deteriorated. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
52) Kitchen:
- Caulk was missing where counters met back splashes. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
53) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Rot or water damage was found at one or more exterior door jambs. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. All rotten wood should be replaced. This is at shop door
54) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Some windows that were built to open wouldn't open. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
55) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- The weatherstrip around one or more exterior doors was damaged, missing. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
56) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Thresholds at one or more exterior doors are damaged, deteriorated. A qualified person should repair, replace or install as necessary. front door
57) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Some sections of flooring had minor deterioration or damage. For example, cracked tile. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
58) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Minor cracks and/or holes were found in walls in one or more areas. They do not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons.
59) Interior Rooms / Areas:
- Minor cracks and/or holes were found in ceilings in one or more areas. They do not appear to be a structural concern, but the client may wish to repair these for aesthetic reasons.