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Sepongviwat / Notting Hill Inspection
Client(s):	Tony & Vanesa Sepongviwat
Property address:	1716 Notting Hill Way Plumas Lake, Ca. 95961
Inspection date:	Saturday, February 21, 2009

This report published on 2/21/2009 9:03:34 PM PST

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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:

	Safety	Poses a risk of injury or death
	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
	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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Table of Contents
General Information
Grounds
Exterior / Foundation
Roof / Attic
Garage / Carport
Electric
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
Water Heater
Heating
Cooling / Heat Pump
Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys
Kitchen
Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks
Interior Rooms / Areas

General Information

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Report number: 1164
Time started: 8:30 am
Time finished: 10:30 am
Client present for discussion at end of inspection: Yes
Weather conditions: Partly cloudy
Temperature: Cool
Ground condition: Damp
Type of building: Single family
Age of building(s): 4 years
Source for building age: Municipal records
Front of building faces: East
Occupied: No

1)   Evidence of pigeon roosting was found on the roof in the form of nest(s), feces and live pigeons.
Pigeons are a nuisance and can be a health hazard.
Recommend consulting with a licensed pest control operator for contol or exclusion of pigeons.

Photo 2   Above front door, South side

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2) Vegetation such as trees, shrubs and/or vines was in contact with or less than one foot from the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as a conduit for wood destroying insects and may retain moisture against the exterior after it rains. Vegetation should be pruned and/or removed as necessary to maintain a one foot clearance between it and the building exterior.

Photo 6   East side

3)   Minor deterioration and/or damage were found in one or more areas of the stucco siding.

Photo 7   East side

Photo 8   NE corner

4)   All concrete slab floor sections were obscured by carpeting, flooring and couldn't be fully evaluated.

5)   Some downspouts were damaged. Water may accumulate around the building foundation as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Photo 10   SW corner

6)   Because of the roof covering type, the inspector was unable to traverse the roof and wasn't able to fully evaluate the entire roof.

7)   Some cover plates on receptacle, switch boxes were broken, loose. They are intended to contain fire and prevent electric shock from exposed wires. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire and shock. A qualified person should repair as necessary.

Photo 17   Living room, North wall

8)   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

9)   Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html

10)   Some bulbs in light fixtures were inoperable, broken. As a result, some light fixtures couldn't be fully evaluated. Recommend replacing bulbs to fully evaluate fixtures where necessary.

Photo 13   Above furnace	Photo 16   East side by front door
Photo 18   Dining room	Photo 19   Master bedroom

11)   The water shut-off valve for the irrigation system was in contact with the soil below. Corrosion is more likely to occur as a result. Soil should be graded, or modifications made as necessary so the valve is not in contact with the soil below.

12)   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 20   East side

13)   Some water supply pipes in the attic were uninsulated. Recommend insulating pipes as per standard building practices for better energy efficiency.

Photo 11

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14)   The water service was not turned on during the inspection. As a result, plumbing supply, drain and waste lines, fixtures, and some appliances such as water heaters weren't fully evaluated. Recommend that a full evaluation of the plumbing system be made after the water supply is turned back on.

15)   This water heater was not fully evaluated because the following condition(s) existed: pilot light off, water supply off. Recommend that a full evaluation be made by a qualified person when conditions have been corrected so the appliance is operable. Note that as per the standards of practice for NACHI (http://www.nachi.org) and ASHI (www.ashi.org), the inspector is not required to operate shut-off valves, pilot lights or overcurrent protection devices, or any controls other than "normal controls".

16)   Based on the capacity of the water heater, the number of bedrooms in this structure and the number of occupants expected to live in this structure, this water heater may be undersized. The client should consult with a qualified plumbing contractor or water heater distributor for more information, and may wish to upgrade the size of the water heater.

17)   Filters should be checked monthly and maintained as necessary in the future.

18)   The pad for the AC condenser was not level. This unit requires adequate support. The compressor may be damaged if this unit is tilted ten or more degrees. The pad should elevate the unit above the soil to prevent corrosion too. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

19)   No blower was visible in the gas fireplace at location #A. The client may want to consider installing a blower for better energy efficiency.

20)   The following appliances were not fully evaluated because of the following condition(s): water supply turned off. Appliances not fully evaluated: dishwasher, garbage disposal, faucets and plumbing.

21)   Some, sinks, cabinets and counters showed minor wear.

22) Caulk was deteriorated by the floor, wall at the bathtub at location #A, B. A qualified person should repair as necessary.

Photo 21   Hall bath	Photo 22   Hall bath
Photo 24   G/R bath

23)   Cabinet surfaces, drawers and/or doors showed minor wear, damage at location #A, B, C.

Photo 3   G/R bath

Photo 4   G/R bath

24)   The sink drain stopper mechanism at location #A was inoperable. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.

Photo 23   Hall bath

25)   The drain cover for the shower at location #C was loose.
Recommend securing drain cover to prevent articles from entering drain pipes.

Photo 25   Master bath

26)   Stains were found in the shelving or cabinet components below the sink at location #C. 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.

Photo 26   Master bath

27)   The clothes dryer exhaust duct is routed vertically. This can result in extended drying times, premature failure of the motor, drum rollers and heater. A recommended upgrade would be to have a qualified contractor to reconfigure the clothes dryer exhaust duct so it is routed horizontally, or as close to it as possible.
At the least, the dryer duct should be inspected and cleaned on a semi-annual basis to remove lint build-up.

Photo 1

28)   Due to the following conditions, water service turned off, some items could not be fully evaluated.
Items not fully evaluated: sink, tub faucets; shower head(s), supply valves, toilets and related plumbing.

29)   Floor guides are missing at some sliding closet doors.

Photo 14   South central bedroom

Photo 15   SW bedroom

30)   Fixtures such as door stops were missing in one or more areas. A qualified person should install missing fixtures as per standard building practices.

31)   Carpeting in one or more areas was significantly stained or soiled. Recommend having carpeting professionally cleaned as necessary.

Photo 27   Master bedroom

Photo 28   Great room

32)   Screens in some windows show minor deterioration. A qualified person should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

33)   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.