Bayside Inspections

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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:

	Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Repair/Maintain	Recommend repair and/or maintenance
	Minor Defect	Correction likely involves only a minor expense
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Comment	For your information

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1) Some wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by furniture and/or stored items. Some areas couldn't be evaluated.

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3) One or more outside faucets are missing backflow prevention devices. These devices reduce the likelihood of polluted or contaminated water entering the potable water supply. This condition can occur when an outside faucet is left in the "on" position with a hose connected and the sprayer head turned off. When pressure in the system fluctuates, water can be drawn back into the water supply pipes from the house. If a chemical sprayer is being used with the hose, those chemicals can enter the water supply pipes.

Recommend installing backflow prevention devices on all exterior hose bibs where missing. They are available at most home improvement stores and are easily installed. For more information, visit:
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE113

4) Cracks, deterioration and/or damage were found in one or more areas of the stucco siding. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs and/or replace stucco siding as necessary.

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5) Water supply pipes are routed outside and are subject to freezing. The client(s) should ask the property owner(s) if inside shut-off valves exist for these supply pipes. If unable to determine if shut-off valve(s) exist, or if none do, then a qualified plumber should evaluate and install interior shut-off valves as necessary to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.

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6) 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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7) There are no gutters installed on home.
Recomend having gutters installed as this will help the flow of water away from the foundation of the home.

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8) 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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9) Because of the roof covering type and/or the configuration of the roof, the inspector was unable to traverse the roof and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.

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11) Appliances such as the water heater and/or furnace are subject to damage from vehicles because no protective barrier is installed in front of them. A qualified contractor should install an adequate barrier as per standard building practices (steel post anchored in concrete, wood partition, etc.).

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12) Did not have remote controls for garage vehicle doors.

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14) All electrical appears to be in good working order.

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15) 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.

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16) Dissconnects appear to be in good working order.

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17) Recommend having the septic tank inspected. Recommend having the tank pumped if it was last pumped more than 3 years ago.

18) Neither the clothes washer nor dryer were operated or evaluated. They are excluded from this inspection.

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Photo 11   Termit sticker on electric panel box. (standard)	Photo 13   Water heater info.
Photo 18   Corner of drywall broken. noted before inspector removed.	Photo 19   Attic access in hall on 2nd floor.
Photo 33   New return air filters.	Photo 35   Upstairs hall bath
Photo 46   Minor water damage noted at entry door.