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Florida Home INspections

Website: http://www.reporthost.com/floridahi
Email: fhiinspections@aol.com
Phone: (904) 669-4188
14940 Sw 48th Path 
Lake Butler, Fl 32054
Inspector: R.B. McCormick

 

F.H.I.
Florida Home Inspections
14940 SW 48th Path
Lake Butler, FL 32054
904.669.4188
FHIINSPECTIONS@AOL.COM
Client(s): John Doe / Sample Report
Property address: 1234 longview Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32222
904.651.6549 / 904.783.8184
Inspection date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
This report published on 6/24/2009 7:32:00 PM EEST

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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:
Repair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing 
ServiceableItem or component is in servicable condition 
CommentFor your information 

Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items of concern relating to the structural pest inspection are shown as follows:
WDO/WDI InfestationEvidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) 
WDO/WDI DamageDamage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.) 
WDO/WDI Conducive
conditions		Conditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.) 

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Table of Contents
General Information
Heating/Air Conditioning
Plumbing
Roof
Electrical
 
General Information Return to table of contents
Date of inspection: JUNE 26th 2009
Property's address: 1234 Longview AVE
Property's city, state, zip code: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32222
Type of home: SINGLE FAMILY
Type of construction: Brick
Type of foundation: Crawlspace
Number of stories: 1
Approximate square feet: 3300
Approximate total living area: 2000
Approximate age of home: 50 YEARS
Client/owner's name: John Doe
Insurance company/policy number: Acme Insurance
Inspector's name: R.B.McCORMICK (BLAKE)
Inspector's company name: F.H.I. FLORIDA HOME INSPECTIONS
Inspector's address: 14940 SW 48TH PATH
Inspector's city, state, zip code: LAKE BUTLER, FLORIDA 32054
Inspector's email address: FHIINSPECTIONS@AOL.COM
Inspector's phone number: 904.669.4188
1)   THIS HOUSE IS IN ABOVE EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR 50 YEARS OLD.

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BACK YARD
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FRONT VIEW

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OUT BUILDING FRONT VIEW
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OUT BUILDING REAR VIEW

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OUT BUILDING SIDE VIEW
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BACK YARD

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BACK YARD VIEW
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EAST SIDE HOME VIEW

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ROOF FRONT LEFT VIEW
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FRONT VIEW ROOF

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METAL CAR PORT
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WEST VIEW HOME

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NORTH VIEW HOME
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AERIAL VIEW
2)   FIRE PLACE & CHIMINEY

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FIRE PLACE CHUTE
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PROPANE FIRE PLACE GAS REMOVED AND DISCONECTED

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FIRE PALCE
  
 
Heating/Air Conditioning Return to table of contents
Types of heating systems: Heat pump
Estimated age of heating systems: 11 YEARS
Heating systems upgraded: No
Condition of heating systems: Serviceable
Fuel tank located: No
Types of cooling systems: Split system, Heat pump
Estimated age of cooling systems: 11 YEARS
Cooling systems upgraded: No
Condition of cooling systems: Serviceable
3)   OUTSIDE UNIT: RUDD UPKA-06-JAZ 10 SEER
SERIAL#: 5779 M4897 05829

INSIDE UNIT: AIR HANDLER: RUDD UBHA-24J1ONPBAi
SERIAL#: TM4897 02547

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A/C HVAC DISCONNECT BOX
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RUDD A/C HEAT PUMP 10 SEER

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A/C UNIT DISCONNECT
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RUDD UPKA-06-JAZ SPECS:

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A/C UNIT DISCONNECT SQUARE D
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RUUD AIR HANDLER UBHA
 
Plumbing Return to table of contents
Number of bathrooms: 2
Overall water pressure: 65 PSI
Main supply line material: Copper
Main waste/vent material: Cast iron
Fixture supply line material: CPVC
Fixture drain line material: Plastic
Shut off valves present: Yes NORTH SIDE OF HOUSE
Water heater location: Garage
Water heater fuel type: Electric 40 GAL
Approximate age of water heater: 5 YEARS
Temperature pressure relief valve present: Yes
Fire sprinkler system present: No
Freeze hazards noticed: No
Polybutylene noticed: No
Plumbing leaks noticed: No
Recent plumbing upgrades: Yes WATER HEATER TIMER
Year plumbing system upgraded: 2006
Overall plumbing condition: Serviceable
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KITCHEN PIPING
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WASTE DRAIN

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WASTE DRAIN
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WASTE DRAIN

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VENTED WASTE DRAIN
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HALL BATHROOM SINK PLUMBING

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MASTER BATH PLUMBING
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MAIN WATER DISCONNECT

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CITY WATER SERVICE
  
5)   HOT WATER TANK WITH TIMER

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WATER HEATER SPECS
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WATER HEATER A.O. SMITH 40 GALLON

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WATER HEATER TIMER
  
 
Roof Return to table of contents
Roof style: Gable CROSS
Type of roof covering: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shingles
Estimated age of roof covering: 8 YEARS
Number of shingle layers: 1
Flashing damage noticed: No
Missing shingles or covering: No
Trusses or rafter damage noticed: No
Evidence of active leaks: No
Estimated life expectancy: 20 YEARS
Type of sheathing: Oriented strand board 1"X6" TREATED
Roof comments: SUB STRUCTURE OF ROOF: RAFTERS ARE 1X6 TREATED PANELS
6)   ROOF IS IN ABOVE EXCELLENT CONDITION FOR 8 YEARS

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RAFTERS
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RAFTERS

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RAFTERS
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FLOORING

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CRAWL SPACE SHOWING VENTS
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WEST VIEW ROOF

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CAR PORT ROOF
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SINGLE LAYER SHINGLES WITH FLASHING

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FRONT VIEW ROOF
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ROOF & VENTS

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ATTIC VENT
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ROOF

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CHIMINEY WITH FLASHING
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ROOF & ATTIC VENT

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ROOF
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ROOF
 
Electrical Return to table of contents
Service amps: 200
Size of service sufficient: Yes
Fuses or circuit breakers: Circuit breakers
Main panel location: Garage
Panel ground observed: Yes
GFCIs present where required: NO:: NEED 3 REPLACED BY KITCHEN SINK
Aluminum branch circuits: Yes
Active knob and tube wiring: No
Condition of panels and wiring: Serviceable
Exposed or unsafe wiring noticed: No
Recent upgrades: No
Overall electrical system condition: Serviceable
HOT WATER HEATER:
7)   REPLACE SOCKETS WITH GFI
Cost estimate: $ 60.00

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NEED GFI PLUGS FOR SINK
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NEED GFI PLUG FOR SINK

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GFI PLUG INSTALLED
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GFI WEATHER OUTDOOR SOCKETS
8)   LIGHTING & FIRE PLUG
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM

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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
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FIRE PLUG LESS THAN 50 YARDS FROM HOUSE

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LIGHTED WALK WAYS
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MOTION SECURITY LIGHTING

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MOTION SECURITY LIGHTING
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STREET LIGHT LESS THAN 50 YARDS FROM HOUSE

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DEAD BOLT LOCKS
  
9)   SCOTT ALARM/FIRE SYSTEM

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ALARM SPEAKER
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MASTER ALARM PANEL

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MOTION SENSOR
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SECONDARY ALARM PANEL

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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
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HALLWAY FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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KITCHEN FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
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SCOTT ALARM HOME SECURITY SYSTEM
10)   MAIN ELECTRIC SERVICE AND BREAKER PANEL

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ELECTRIC PANEL LEGEND
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200 AMP SQUARE D BREAKER PANEL

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BREAKERS 200 AMP MAIN
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SQAURE D SAFETY SWITCH

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ELECTRIC SERVICE
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ELECTRICAL CONNECT
 
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R.B.McCormick