Exterior: Roof and Ventilation System
20) - One or more downspouts are loose or detached. This can result in water accumulating around the structure's foundation, or in basements and crawl spaces if they exist. Accumulated water is a conducive condition to wood destroying insects and organisms, and may also cause the foundation to settle and possible fail over time. Repairs should be made as necessary.

1st Floor Apt. General Interior
23) - One or more light fixtures are loose or installed in a substandard way. A qualified contractor or electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so light fixtures are securely mounted and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
24) - Stains were found in one or more ceiling areas. The stain(s) appear to be due to leaks in the 2nd floor laundry area.. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

1st Floor Apt. Kitchen
27) - Kitchen stove does not appear to have an anti-tipping bracket installed. This could prove hazardous for children. I recommend an authorized stove repair company install this safety device.For more information visit: Anti-Tip

1st Floor Apt. Bathroom
28) - Bathroom exhaust fan is inoperable. Moisture may accumulate as a result. A qualified contractor should replace the fan or make repairs as necessary.

1st Floor Apt. 1/2 Bath
29) - Several "S" trap drain configurations were observed during the course of inspection. In many locations, "S" traps are no longer accepted by the plumbing codes as these traps tend to easily siphon dry even when well-vented. It is recommended that further evaluation be obtained from a qualified plumbing contractor familiar with the local building codes. Repair or replacement should be conducted by a qualified plumbing contractor. The following link provides detailed information about proper drain configurations.
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/publications/books/housing/cha09.htm

1st Floor Apt. Laundry
30) - A three prong receptacle for a clothes dryer was installed. Most modern clothes dryers use both 120 and 240 volts (120 for timers and motors, and 240 for heating elements) and either require, or are more safely installed with, a four wire receptacle. With three conductor wiring, the ground wire rather than a neutral wire is used to carry the return current back for the 120 volt leg. The clothes dryer's metal frame may become energized if the neutral wire becomes loose at the receptacle or panel. While three wire clothes dryer circuits were allowed prior to 1996 and are commonly found, they are considered unsafe due the risk of shock. Recommend having a qualified electrician convert this to a four wire circuit. Note that this may require installing a new circuit wire from the panel to the clothes dryer location.

1st Floor Apt. Electric Service
33) - 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.
34) - The main service panel cover couldn't be removed due to accumulation of paint and/or wall finishing materials. This panel wasn't fully evaluated. Repairs should be made so the cover can come off easily.

2nd Floor Apt. General Interior
35) - One or more ceiling fans wobbles excessively during operation. This is a potential safety hazard and may be caused by one or more of the following:

36) - Handrail is not continuous for the entire length of the flight of stairs to the 2nd floor apartment. This is a safety hazard. Handrails should be continuous, and extend the full length of flights of stairs. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

37) - One or more electric receptacles have reverse-polarity wiring, where the hot and neutral wires are reversed. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.

38) - Moisture stains were found in one or more ceiling areas. The stain(s) appear to be due to past roof leaks. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

39) - One or more doors bind in their jamb and cannot be closed and latched, or are difficult to open and close. A qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, adjusting jambs or trimming doors.

2nd Floor Apt. Kitchen
43) - Kitchen stove does not appear to have an anti-tipping bracket installed. This could prove hazardous for children. I recommend an authorized stove repair company install this safety device.For more information visit: Anti-Tip
44) - Laminate countertop is loose in one or more areas. A qualified contractor should repair/replace as necessary.

2nd Floor Apt. Laundry
47) - The clothes dryer is equipped with a vinyl or foil, accordion-type, flexible exhaust duct. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission considers these types of ducts to be unsafe, and a fire hazard. These types of ducts can trap lint and are susceptible to kinks or crushing, which can greatly reduce the air flow. This duct should be replaced with a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, and by a qualified contractor if necessary. Most clothes dryer manufacturers specify the use of a rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct. For more information on dryer safety issues, see http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html
http://www.appliance411.com/faq/dryer-vent-length.shtml
48) - A three prong receptacle for a clothes dryer was installed. Most modern clothes dryers use both 120 and 240 volts (120 for timers and motors, and 240 for heating elements) and either require, or are more safely installed with, a four wire receptacle. With three conductor wiring, the ground wire rather than a neutral wire is used to carry the return current back for the 120 volt leg. The clothes dryer's metal frame may become energized if the neutral wire becomes loose at the receptacle or panel. While three wire clothes dryer circuits were allowed prior to 1996 and are commonly found, they are considered unsafe due the risk of shock. Recommend having a qualified electrician convert this to a four wire circuit. Note that this may require installing a new circuit wire from the panel to the clothes dryer location.
49) - No catch pan or drain is installed on the floor underneath where the washing machine will be placed. These are not commonly installed, but they are recommended to prevent water damage to finished interior spaces below if or when the washing machine leaks, overflows or is drained. Evidence of a past leak was found on the floor and in the ceiling of the 1st floor apartment. Recommend having a qualified contractor install both a catch pan and drain.
50) - The clothes dryer exhaust duct terminated in the attic. Clothes dryers produce large amounts of moisture which should not enter structure interiors. Damage to building components may result. A qualified person should install, repair or replace as necessary so the duct terminates outdoors, as per standard building practices. For more information, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html

2nd Floor Apt. Electric Service
51) - Multiple grounded (neutral) wires are incorrectly connected under a single screw on the grounding or neutral bus bar at the main panel, and should be serviced. Current standards require each “grounded conductor”(neutral/white) wire to have it’s very own screw on the bus bar, no other “grounded conductor” or grounding conductor” (bare copper wire) should be under the screw with the “grounded conductor”. (Unless the manufacturer states otherwise, bus bars are only designed for one current carrying conductor per terminating screw.)" Therefore, I recommend that an electrical contractor be contracted to separate the neutrals, and if need be, add additional terminal bars to accommodate the number of conductors.
Doubled Neutrals
52) - The 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. Evaluation by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
53) - White conductors are only allowed to be used for grounded conductors (not 'hot' conductors), and, when use for other than grounded conductors (i.e., when used as 'hot' conductors) the white conductors are required to be re-identified by painting, taping or other approved means , and must be permanently re-identified with a color suitable for that use, i.e, "black" or "red" in most cases. This permanent re-identification is to be done at all terminations and at all areas visible and accessible, i.e., if you can see the white wire used as a 'hot' wire and you can access it, then that portion must be permanently re-identified to the appropriate color. Recommend an electrical contractor properly re-identify the white conductors in question. This is a safety concern.

Heating and Cooling Systems
55) - Secondary drain not present or not visible. An independent secondary drain line is desirable to help prevent water damage in case the main drain line becomes clogged. Clogged drains for the evaporator coil units could cause water damage in attics and interior locations. Recommend having a secondary drain line and a drain pan with float switch installed (a float switch will shut down the furnace should the drain pan become full to help prevent water damage). Recommend further evaluation by a licensed heating and cooling professional for options.

Domestic Water Heater
59) - The hot water temperature is greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of scalding. The thermostat should be adjusted so the water temperature doesn't exceed 120 degrees. For more information on scalding dangers, visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5098.html

Basement
61) - Some areas of the brick foundation are deteriorated from water intrusion. Deterioration will continue if not corrected. Recommend repairs/replacement of damaged bricks by a qualified mason/foundation contractor and improvements to the exterior moisture control systems.

Safety Concerns and Recommendations
67) - Natural gas service is present at the house and no CO detectors were found. Before spending the first night, ensure that proper carbon monoxide detectors are present. The detector should be mounted low toward the floor as carbon monoxide is heavier than air. Several C/O detectors are best. One near the heating system and hot water supply and one on each floor of the home. Again, mount C/O detectors low toward the floor. For more information visit: "Protect Your Family and Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning" , Home Safety Council ,Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
68) - An insufficient number of smoke alarms are installed. Smoke Detectors are noted when present but are NOT tested or inspected. Pushing the built-in test button does not ensure that the smoke sensor is functional. It only establishes that the electrical circuit and audible alarm are functional. It is recommended that all smoke detectors be replaced when new owners move in. Ionization technology responds first to fast, flaming fires while photoelectric technology responds faster to slow smoldering fires. Having both types would be ideal. When installing detectors it is recommended that they be placed at each level including the basement and in each bedroom and laundry room of the house. Placement should be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Smoke detectors should be replaced at 10 year intervals or per manufacturer's suggestion. Batteries should be changed twice a year.
For more information on smoke detectors visit Smoke Alarms