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8) Older existing wiring is frayed/worn in various areas and should be review/repaired by qualified, licensed electrician. This older two wire (ungrounded) wiring is reflected in the "Open-Ground" conditions indicated in several outlets throughout the home where standard three prong outlets are used. It is also noted that two prong outlets also exist i the home. Recommend further review/upgrade as required.
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9) Service drop wires are less than 3 feet from windows, doors, balconies or decks. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician and/or the utility company evaluate and repair.
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10) An insufficient number of smoke detectors are installed. Recommend installing additional smoke detectors as necessary so a functioning one exists in each hallway leading to bedrooms, and in each bedroom. For more information on smoke detectors visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
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11) Legend for overcurrent protection devices (breakers or fuses) in the main service panel is missing, unreadable or incomplete. Recommend installing, updating or correcting the legend as necessary so it's accurate. Two breakers are labeled "BAD"
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17) Clothes washer drain has flexible connection which allows piping/trap to lean excessively, limiting the effectiveness of the trap and drain. Recommend repair to avoid overflow.
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18) No expansion tank is installed on this structure's water supply system. Expansion tanks are recommended when a structure is serviced by a public water supply system & the structure's water system is "closed" via a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV), Check Valve, or Back Flow Preventer. No room for expansion exists in this type of system. Thermal expansion occurs when water is heated during non-use periods. In a closed system with no provision for expansion, its effects may include:
Backflow into the water main
Damage to water heater connections, gas water heater flue tubes & pumps serving washers & dishwashers
Leaking faucets
"Weeping" of water through the water heater temperature-pressure relief (TPR) valve
Noisy water hammer in the pipes.
Expansion tanks can eliminate these problems by giving water a place to go when thermal expansion occurs. When a water heating cycle ends, or when any fixture is opened within the system, the impact of thermal expansion is reduced, & water drains out of the expansion tank back into the system. Recommend having a qualified, licensed plumber install an expansion tank as per standard building practices.
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19) Sump pump drain is connected to main sewer line vs. piped to exterior. This is noted due to possible expense caused by higher sewer bills.
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20) Combination cast iron and plastic piping make up drain/waste system.
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23) One or more open ground, 3-pronged receptacles were found. This is a safety hazard and poses a risk of electric shock. Recommend that a qualified, licensed electrician evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, replacing receptacles or correcting wiring circuits.
Grounded 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 grounded receptacles:
Computer hardware
Refrigerators
Freezers
Air conditioners
Clothes washers
Clothes dryers
Dishwashers
Kitchen food waste disposers
Information technology equipment
Sump pumps
Electrical aquarium equipment
Hand-held motor-operated tools
Stationary and fixed motor-operated tools
Light industrial motor-operated tools
Hedge clippers
Lawn mowers
This list is not exhaustive. Grounded circuits and receptacles should be installed in locations where such appliances will be used.
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24) No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices (receptacles or circuit breakers) are visible in the kitchen or bathrooms. GFCI devices help prevent electric shocks in areas that may have water present. Recommend having a qualified, licensed electrician install GFCI protection for receptacles over counter tops and around sinks as per standard building practices.
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25) Handrail(s) are missing from one or more flights of stairs with more than two risers. This is a safety hazard. Recommend having a qualified contractor install graspable handrails that your hand can completely encircle at stairs with more than two risers where missing.
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26) (Basement) Gaps larger than 4" were found in one or more guardrails. This is a safety hazard, especially for small children. Recommend that a qualified contractor make modifications as necessary, such as installing additional balusters, so gaps in guardrails don't exceed 4".
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27) This home was built before 1978, when laws were enacted in the US preventing the use of lead paint in residential structures. Lead paint may be present, and is a known safety hazard, especially to children but also to adults. It may cause brain damage and retarded mental and physical development, among other things. The paint found in and around this structure appeared to be intact and most likely encapsulated by more recent layers of paint that's not lead-based. However, recommend following precautions as described in the following links to Consumer Products Safety Commission website articles regarding possible lead paint.
What You Should Know About Lead Based Paint in Your Home: Safety Alert - CPSC Document #5054
CPSC Warns About Hazards of "Do lt Yourself" Removal of Lead Based Paint: Safety Alert - CPSC Document #5055
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28) Several windows are difficult to open (dry) or do not stay in open position suggesting mechanical failure along counter weight mechanism. Dining window will not latch properly, requires adjustment. Second floor bedroom windows lacking locking devices. Recommend repairing window(s) so they open/close easily.
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29) Second floor bedroom door is delaminated and requires repair. One or more closet doors require adjustment.
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30) Leak at drain under sink. Recommend repairing leak.
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31) The weatherstrip around one or more exterior entry doors is damaged and/or deteriorated. Recommend replacing weatherstripping at entry door(s) where necessary.
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32) Ceiling panel at Dining and Stair is sagging. No immediate signs of moisture, however this is in the area of the porch roof and excessive ice damming. Recommend monitoring and review/repair by qualified professional should condition worsen.
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33) Caulk needs repair around the base one or more tub faucets. Recommend applying a bead of caulk around the base of tub faucets where necessary.
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34) Recommend removing old caulk and applying a new bead of tub-tile caulk where tub meets wall/floor surface to prevent water damage to wall materials.
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35) Heat Vent Ducts appear closed in Kitchen & Dining, limiting heat. Monitor conditions to determine if additional heat is required or current conditions are acceptable.
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