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Summary Page

Owens / Silver Leaf Inspection
Client(s):	Mike & Sandra Owens
Property address:	451 Siver Leaf Drive Oroville, Ca. 95966
Inspection date:	Tuesday, August 26, 2008

This summary page published on 8/26/2008 7:13:12 PM PDT

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
	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

 

	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.)

1) General Information:   - 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:
http://www.cdc.gov/rodents/prevent_rodents/seal_up.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/rodents/prevent_rodents/trap_up.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/rodents/prevent_rodents/clean_up.htm
2) Grounds:   - 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.
3) Grounds:   - 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:

Not have gaps or voids that allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than four inches in diameter

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair, replace or install guardrails as necessary, and as per standard building practices.
4) Grounds:   - 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.
5) Grounds: - 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.
6) Grounds: - 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:

Not in contact with any wood

Efforts should be made, such as grading and/or removing soil, to maintain these clearances. If this is not practical, then installing borate based Impel rods may help to prevent infestation and damage. For more information, visit:
http://www.ewoodcare.com/products/borates_preserve/impel_rods.html
7) Grounds: - 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.
9) Exterior / Foundation: - Caulk was missing around doors. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary. For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/_docs/FPL_Caulking_Ins_Outs.pdf
10) Exterior / Foundation:   - Some sections of siding and/or trim were deteriorated. A qualified person should evaluate and repair, replace or install as necessary.
11) Exterior / Foundation: - 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.
12) Exterior / Foundation: - 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.
13) Exterior / Foundation: - Scrap wood was found in the crawl space. All cellulose-based debris or stored items should be removed to avoid attracting wood destroying insects.

NOTE: Under front deck
14) Exterior / Foundation: - 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.
15) Exterior / Foundation:   - 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.
16) Exterior / Foundation:   - The crawl space access hatch was missing. A qualified person should repair, replace or install as necessary to prevent water and vermin intrusion.

NOTE: Under front deck
17) Roof / Attic:   - 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.
18) Roof / Attic: - 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.
19) Roof / Attic:   - 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.
20) Roof / Attic: - 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
21) Roof / Attic: - 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.
22) Roof / Attic: - 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.
23) Roof / Attic: - 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.
24) Roof / Attic: - 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.
26) Electric:   - 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.
27) Electric:   - 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.
28) Electric:   - Some receptacle boxes were loose. This is a potential safety hazard for shock or fire. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
29) Electric:   - 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.
30) Electric:   - 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
31) Electric:   - 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
32) Electric:   - 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:
http://www.mikeholt.com/documents/nec/pdf/GFCI_requirement_page2.pdf
33) Electric:   - One or more lamp covers were missing and should be replaced as necessary.
34) Electric:   - 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.
35) Plumbing / Fuel Systems:   - 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.

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/BODY_AE079
36) Plumbing / Fuel Systems:   - 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.
37) Plumbing / Fuel Systems:   - 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.
38) Plumbing / Fuel Systems:   - Recommend having the septic tank inspected. Recommend having the tank pumped if it was last pumped more than 3 years ago.
39) Water Heater #1 - Main:   - 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.
40) Water Heater #1 - Main:   - 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.
41) Water Heater #1 - Main:   - The water heater enclosure door or hardware was deteriorated. Recommend that a qualified person evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
42) Water Heater #2 - Subsidiary:   - 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.
43) Water Heater #2 - Subsidiary:   - 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.
44) Heating:   - One or more air supply registers were damaged and should be replaced where necessary.

NOTE: These registers appear to be abandoned. However, they pose a possible trip hazard.
45) Heating:   - Filters should be checked monthly and maintained as necessary in the future.
46) Cooling / Heat Pump:   - 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.
47) Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys:   - 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:

At least 2 additional feet beyond the requirement in the second rule above if the roof ridge is more than 10 feet from the chimney

A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs or modifications as necessary.
49) Kitchen:   - Some cabinet surfaces, drawers, dividers and/or doors showed minor wear, damage.
50) Kitchen:   - 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.
53) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - 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:
http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5022.html
54) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - 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.
55) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - Caulk was deteriorated at location #A, B. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
56) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - The sink at location #B drained slowly. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
57) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - Drawers were damaged in one or more cabinets at location #B. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
59) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - 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.
60) Interior Rooms / Areas: - 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.
61) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - Trim or jambs around one or more interior doors was missing. A qualified person should repair, replace or install as necessary.
62) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - Screens in one or more exterior doors were damaged. A qualified person should replace screens where necessary.
63) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - The lock mechanisms on one or more sliding glass doors were difficult to operate. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
64) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - The front door's doorbell appeared to be inoperable. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
65) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - Some interior doors wouldn't latch, were difficult to latch. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
66) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - 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.
67) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - Carpeting in areas was damaged. A qualified contractor should replace as necessary