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Summary Page

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 summary page published on 2/21/2009 9:03:34 PM PST

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

 

	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 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.
2) Grounds: - 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.
3) Exterior / Foundation:   - Minor deterioration and/or damage were found in one or more areas of the stucco siding.
5) Roof / Attic:   - Some downspouts were damaged. Water may accumulate around the building foundation as a result. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
7) Electric:   - 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.
8) 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
9) Electric:   - 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
11) Plumbing / Fuel Systems:   - 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) 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.
15) Water Heater:   - 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".
17) Heating:   - Filters should be checked monthly and maintained as necessary in the future.
18) Cooling / Heat Pump:   - 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.
22) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks: - Caulk was deteriorated by the floor, wall at the bathtub at location #A, B. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
23) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - Cabinet surfaces, drawers and/or doors showed minor wear, damage at location #A, B, C.
24) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - The sink drain stopper mechanism at location #A was inoperable. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
25) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - The drain cover for the shower at location #C was loose.
Recommend securing drain cover to prevent articles from entering drain pipes.
26) Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks:   - 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.
29) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - Floor guides are missing at some sliding closet doors.
30) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - 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) Interior Rooms / Areas:   - Carpeting in one or more areas was significantly stained or soiled. Recommend having carpeting professionally cleaned as necessary.