 | Website: http://www.Look1st.net Email: look1st@sbcglobal.net Phone: (530) 864-6809 · (530) 877-7870 FAX: (866) 240-2869 490 Boquest Blvd. Paradise, Ca. 95969 Inspector: Steven Waterman NACHI #06092992 HIF # 10368A |
| Owens / Silver Leaf Inspection | |
| Client(s): | Mike & Sandra Owens |
| Property address: | 451 Siver Leaf Drive Oroville, Ca. 95966 |
| Inspection date: | Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
NOTE:
The findings and recommendations contained in this report are based on the newest and most up to date construction and safety standards in the industry. Some deficiencies may not have been recognized as such at the time the structure was built or remodeled. Other deficiencies are aimed at energy efficiency or air quality, and are not required building restrictions or practices. Look First Inspections is not a specialist in code compliance or zoning restrictions, and no part of the report should be considered as required repair and/or replacement.
 | 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 |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in servicable condition |
 | Comment | For your information |
Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items of concern relating to the structural pest inspection are shown as follows:
 | WDO/WDI Infestation | Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.) |
 | WDO/WDI Damage | Damage 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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General Information
Grounds
Exterior / Foundation
Roof / Attic
Garage / Carport
Electric
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
Water Heater #1 - Main
Water Heater #2 - Subsidiary
Heating
Cooling / Heat Pump
Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys
Kitchen
Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks
Interior Rooms / Areas
| General Information | Return to table of contents |
Evidence of rodent infestation was found in the form of feces, urine stains, poison in one or more areas including the interior rooms, (kitchen). Recommend consulting with the property owner about this. A qualified person should make repairs to seal openings in the structure, set traps, and clean rodent waste as necessary. Recommend following guidelines in these Center for Disease Control articles: Photo 60 Kitchen, below sink
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| Grounds | Return to table of contents |
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.
 Photo 19 Front deck stairs
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Guardrails in some areas with drop-offs higher than 30 inches were missing, with gaps over 4. This is a safety hazard. Standard building practices require that they: Photo 10 Master bedroom deck
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 Photo 22 NW corner of front deck
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One or more retaining walls higher than three feet were found on this property and guardrails or barriers were missing. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of falling. At a minimum, the client should be aware of this hazard, especially when children are present. Ideally a qualified contractor should install adequate guardrails or make modifications to existing barriers as necessary above retaining walls higher than 3 feet to eliminate fall hazards. Dense shrubbery or vegetation may be acceptable as a barrier, but only when mature enough to be effective.
 Photo 34 West side
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One or more wood spacers in the East side patio/walkway were rotten or damaged by unspecified wood destroying insects. These spacers typically fill expansion joints that are meant to prevent the concrete slabs from breaking. Recommend replacing wood spacers as necessary with a rot and insect resistant material that compresses and expands, such as treated wood.
 Photo 35 East side
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Soil was in contact with or too close to wooden support posts. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms. Standard building practices require the following clearances to soil below: Photo 36 Under front deck
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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.
 Photo 11 NW corner
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 Photo 26 Shed/shop
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Minor cracks, settlement, heaving and/or deterioration were found in the driveway and sidewalks. However they don't appear to be a structural concern and no trip hazards were found. No immediate action is recommended, but the client may wish to have repairs made or have cracked sections replaced for aesthetic reasons.
| Exterior / Foundation | Return to table of contents |
Caulk was missing around doors. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary. For more information, visit: Photo 28 Master bedroom slider
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 Photo 29 Master bedroom slider
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Some sections of siding and/or trim were deteriorated. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary.
 Photo 15 West side
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Soil was in contact with or less than six inches from siding and/or trim. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms. Soil should be graded and/or removed as necessary so there are at least six inches of space between the siding and trim and the soil below.
 Photo 38 Under front deck
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 Photo 39 Under front deck
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Flashing in one or more areas was missing, loose. Leaks may occur as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 7 NE corner
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 Photo 27 NW corner outside master bedroom
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 Photo 77 North side of front entry door
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Scrap wood was found in the crawl space. All cellulose-based debris or stored items should be removed to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.  Photo 40 Under front deck
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One or more exhaust fan ducts in the crawl space were loose, damaged. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms due to increased moisture levels in the attic from the exhaust air. A qualified person should evaluate and make permanent repairs as necessary and as per standard building practices, so all exhaust air is vented outside.
 Photo 74 |
 Photo 75 |
One or more exhaust duct end caps were deteriorated. Their purpose is to prevent unconditioned air from entering the building, and keep out birds, rodents and bugs. Blocked ducts can cause fan motors and/or clothes dryers to overheat and may pose a fire hazard. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 8 East side
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The crawl space access hatch was missing. A qualified person should repair, replace or install as necessary to prevent water and vermin intrusion.  Photo 76 NW corner of front deck
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| Roof / Attic | Return to table of contents |
The roof structure needed repair in one or more areas due to the following conditions: damage. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 46 Above water heater enclosure (roof surface)
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 Photo 48 Above water heater enclosure (interior)
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One or more sections of metal roofing had a failing paint/sealant finish. For example, peeling and/or missing paint. A qualified contractor should repaint/reseal metal panels where necessary.
 Photo 42 Above kitchen
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Some gutters, downspouts were loose, damaged. Water may accumulate around the building foundation as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 13 West
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 Photo 14 NW corner of front deck
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 Photo 18 SW corner
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 Photo 23 SW corner
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Extensions such as splashblocks or drain pipes for some downspouts were damaged. Water may accumulate around the building foundation as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary
 Photo 16 SW corner
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One or more roof surface sections were designed so as to be much more likely to accumulate debris and snow. This includes the following: two slopes converge. Leaks may occur as a result. The client should monitor such areas for accumulated debris in the future and clean as necessary.
 Photo 44 Master bedroom addition
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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.
 Photo 45 |
 Photo 47 Front deck cover
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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.
 Photo 43 Carport
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Trees were overhanging roof and were within 10 feet of roof vertically. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms since organic debris such as leaves or needles are more likely to accumulate on the roof surface. Accumulated debris may cause water to enter gaps in the roof surface and leak into attic and/or interior spaces. Trees should be pruned so they are at least 10 feet above roof, or don't overhang the roof.
 Photo 41 East side
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No accessible attic spaces were found or inspected at this property.
| Garage / Carport | Return to table of contents |
| Electric | Return to table of contents |
One or more clamps that secure the electric service's grounding electrode conductor(s) to a water pipe were loose. Grounding may be substandard as a result and may be a safety hazard for shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 56 East side by electric meter
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Wire splices were exposed due to not being contained in a covered junction box. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, install securely mounted junction boxes with cover plates where needed to contain wiring splices.
 Photo 24 Shed/shop
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 Photo 25 Shed/shop
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Some receptacle boxes were loose. This is a potential safety hazard for shock or fire. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 20 Front deck by front entry door
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 Photo 33 Water heater enclosure
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Some electric receptacles had 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.
Photo 20 Front deck by front entry door
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Smoke detectors were missing from 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
This property had one or more fuel burning appliances and/or an attached garage, and no carbon monoxide detectors were visible. This is a safety hazard. Recommend installing one or more carbon monoxide detectors as necessary and as per the manufacturer's instructions. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05017.html
One or more electric receptacles at the following "wet" locations appeared to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection: kitchen, wet bar. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A recommended upgrade would be to have a qualified electrician evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repair as necessary. For more information, visit: Photo 53 Wet bar
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 Photo 54 Kitchen
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 Photo 55 Kitchen
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One or more lamp covers were missing and should be replaced as necessary.
 Photo 57 Kitchen, above sink
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Some light fixtures were inoperable. Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulb(s) and/or consulting with the property owner. Repairs or replacement of the light fixture(s) by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
 Photo 52 China cabinet
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| Plumbing / Fuel Systems | Return to table of contents |
One or more outside faucets were 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 building. If a chemical sprayer is being used with the hose, those chemicals can enter the water supply pipes.
Water supply lines were routed outside and are subject to freezing. Pipe wrap or foam sleeves are inexpensive and easily installed. Recommend insulating pipes as necessary to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting.
 Photo 2 South side
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 Photo 3 East side
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 Photo 6 North side
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 Photo 17 SW corner
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 Photo 37 Under front deck
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Minor flow restriction was found at one or more sinks, bathtubs, showers when multiple fixtures were operated at the same time. A qualified plumber should evaluate and repair if necessary.
Recommend having the septic tank inspected. Recommend having the tank pumped if it was last pumped more than 3 years ago.
| Water Heater #1 - Main | Return to table of contents |
The water heater did not have seismic straps or struts installed. This is a potential safety hazard. Leaks may also occur in water supply pipes. A qualified person should install seismic straps or struts as necessary and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 31 Main water heater
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No drain line was installed for the temperature-pressure relief valve. This is a potential safety hazard due to the risk of scalding if someone is standing next to the water heater when the valve opens. A qualified plumber should install a drain line as per standard building practices. For example, extending to 6 inches from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.
 Photo 30 Main water heater
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The water heater enclosure door or hardware was deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified person evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 32 |
| Water Heater #2 - Subsidiary | Return to table of contents |
The water heater did not have seismic straps or struts installed. This is a potential safety hazard. Leaks may also occur in water supply pipes. A qualified person should install seismic straps or struts as necessary and as per standard building practices.
No drain line was installed for the temperature-pressure relief valve. This is a potential safety hazard due to the risk of scalding if someone is standing next to the water heater when the valve opens. A qualified plumber should install a drain line as per standard building practices. For example, extending to 6 inches from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.
 Photo 61 Subsidiary water heater, under kitchen sink
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| Heating | Return to table of contents |
One or more air supply registers were damaged and should be replaced where necessary. Photo 49 East bedroom
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 Photo 51 Living room in front of china cabinet
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Filters should be checked monthly and maintained as necessary in the future.
| Cooling / Heat Pump | Return to table of contents |
Insulation for the outside condensing unit's refrigerant lines was loose, deteriorated in areas. This may result in reduced efficiency and increased energy costs. A qualified person should replace insulation as necessary.
 Photo 4 By A/C unit
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 Photo 5 By A/C unit
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| Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys | Return to table of contents |
The solid fuel burning appliance chimney at location # A terminated improperly and may result in drafting problems. Standard building practices require the following clearances for chimney terminations: Photo 12 Pellet stove chimney
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All solid fuel burning appliances (woodstoves and fireplaces, etc.) should be inspected annually by a qualified chimney service contractor, cleaned and repaired as necessary.
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
Some cabinet surfaces, drawers, dividers and/or doors showed minor wear, damage.
 Photo 58 Kitchen
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 Photo 59 Kitchen, NW corner
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Stains were found in the shelving or cabinet components below one or more sinks. Plumbing leaks may have occurred in the past. Recommend consulting with the property owner about this, and if necessary, having a qualified person evaluate and repair.
The following appliances were not fully evaluated because of the following condition(s): electricity supply turned off. Appliances not fully evaluated: trash compactor.
Some counters showed minor wear.
| Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks | Return to table of contents |
The clothes dryer was equipped with a vinyl, 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, visit: Photo 50 |
The clothes dryer exhaust duct was too long, or had too many bends. This may reduce the air flow through the duct, resulting in overheating, reduced efficiency and/or difficulty in cleaning the duct. Standard building practices limit clothes dryer exhaust ducts to 25 feet, and less when bends are present (2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend). A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 73 |
Caulk was deteriorated at location #A, B. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 62 Guest bathroom
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 Photo 63 Master bathroom
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The sink at location #B drained slowly. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
Drawers were damaged in one or more cabinets at location #B. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 64 Master bathroom
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Cabinet surfaces, drawers and/or doors showed minor wear at location #A, B.
| Interior Rooms / Areas | Return to table of contents |
Thresholds at one or more exterior doors are non standard, and pose a possible trip hazard . At a minimum, the client should be aware of this hazard, especially when guests who are not familiar with this condition are present. Ideally a qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
 Photo 66 Master bedroom slider threshold
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Vinyl flooring in one or more "wet" areas was damaged or deteriorated, had gaps between tiles. As a result, the wooden subfloor beneath may become damaged by water intrusion. A qualified contractor should repair or replace flooring as necessary.
 Photo 71 kitchen floor
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 Photo 72 kitchen floor
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Trim or jambs around one or more interior doors was missing. A qualified person should repair, replace or install as necessary.
 Photo 65 Master bathroom door jamb
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Screens in one or more exterior doors were damaged. A qualified person should replace screens where necessary.
 Photo 9 Carport entry door
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The lock mechanisms on one or more sliding glass doors were difficult to operate. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 69 Master bedroom slider
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The front door's doorbell appeared to be inoperable. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 21 |
Some interior doors wouldn't latch, were difficult to latch. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
 Photo 67 Master bedroom door
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 Photo 68 Master bathroom door
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Minor cracks and/or holes were found in walls and 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.
Carpeting in areas was damaged. A qualified contractor should replace as necessary
 Photo 70 By kitchen
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