Strictly Business Home Inspections

	Safety	Can cause injury or death if the problem is not corrected
	Major defect	Correction likely involves a significant expense
	Repair/Replace	Recommend repairing or replacing
	Repair/Maintain	Recommend repair and/or maintenance
	Maintain	Recommend maintenance on a regular schedule as noted
	Evaluate	Recommend evaluation by a specialist
	Monitor	Items indicated as Monitor should be checked periodically or as indicated to prevent serious problems from developing
	Serviceable	Item or component is in satisfactory condition, and was working when tested
	Comment	For your information

Structural Pest Inspection Concerns
Items marked with the following icons relate to the structural pest inspection

	Infestation	Evidence of infestation of wood destroying insects or organisms (Live or dead insect bodies, fungal growth, etc.)
	Damage	Damage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.)
	Conducive conditions	Conducive conditions for wood destroying insects or organisms. (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.)

Table of Contents
General information
Wood Destroying Insects
Exterior
Roof
Basement
Life Safety
Pharmacy
Electric service
Jewelry store
Accountant office.
Contractor's office
Newspaper office
Restaurant

		1) OVERVIEW: This is a commercial building, on Market St in the town of Belvidere, New Jersey. It was originally built as a 4 floor factory building 125 years ago. It was rebuilt as a one-floor building following a fire, and has since been remodeled in the early 1980's into it's present use and appearance. The building is fully occupied. There are 6 stores in the building. From left to right, there is a pharmacy, an accountant's office, a newspaper office, a jewelry store, a contractor's office (used by the present owner), and a restaurant. The next thing to the right is a bridge over a tributary to the Delaware River, which runs next to the building on the right. The contractor office and the restaurant (the nearest to the river) have no basement underneath their stores. All other stores have a basement under them. The basement of this building is only under the leftmost 3 stores. It has a concrete floor, and the foundation walls are made of a combination of native stone, brick, and cement. The supports for the building are massively overbuilt, and will hold up a building 4 to 5 times the size of this one. All beams in the basement holding up the building's floors are also massively oversized and much stronger than is needed to hold up this building. The building is structurally in excellent condition. The building itself, and the stores, are in generally good condition, subject to some considerations. The most significant issues to be concerned with in considering this building are the following: A tributary to the Delaware river flows next to the foundation of the building on the right side, and is slowly eroding the foundation. There is no danger to the structure at this time, and there is no danger of imminent failure or collapse in the near future, however repairs will be needed in the future to prevent more serious problems from developing. There is a significant issue of water penetration into the basement. Most of the water is coming from the rear of the building, however some of it is coming from a plumbing leak in the bathroom of one of the stores. The plumbing leak should be repaired. Mold has grown on beams and other surfaces of the basement as a result. The basement is not used for anything by the tenants, so the mold is not a health hazard. One water leak into the basement is eroding a section of soil that may be supporting one beam. While this is an isolated area that (may) affect one beam, measures should be taken to secure this area to avoid future problems. The roof is 10 years old. It was inspected and is in generally fair condition. Some parts have been replaced, however most of the roof is in need of maintenance. The roof needs to be sealed, and leveled in some areas, or additional drains need to be installed. There are some low spots which collect puddles, and leaks were observed under these areas. Some electric service wires come from overhead service poles in the front of the building and run across the roof to the rear of the building. These wires cross each other, and some of them are routed such that they rub against flue vents, and the cooking exhaust vent from the restaurant. The power lines should be re-routed so they do not come in contact with the surface of the roof, flue vents, the cooking exhaust vent, or each other. This problem can cause safety, fire, and power interruption issues, and should be brought to the attention of the power utility company. While some of these issues can have serious consequences if ignored, they can all be reasonably resolved, and do not in and of themselves give reason to not consider this building. There are other relatively minor problems that are detailed in the report. You should read the entire report, and familiarize yourself completely with the information contained in it Photo 1   Foundation being eroded where river washes against it Photo 2   Right side of building - overhangs foundation by a few feet. Photo 4   Building as it was in 1910 Photo 52   Basement - massive pillars and wood beam posts holding up the building Photo 57   Basement - Concrete and wood beam pillars supporting the building Photo 119   Outside - front of building Photo 157   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 159   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Insulation is being rubbed off the wire. Photo 160   Electric service wire in contact with flue vent.
		2) Many wall, floor and/or ceiling surfaces were obscured by large amounts of furnishings and/or stored items. Some areas couldn't be evaluated.
		3) The front of the building is brick columns with storefront plate glass. Above the glass is wood framing with a plywood front. There are six stores which are from left to right; Pharmacy Accountant office Newspaper office Jewelry store Contractor office restaurant. Photo 120   Sidewalk in front of building Photo 121   Outside - restaurant (from street) Photo 122   Outside - contractor office (from street) Photo 123   Outside - jewelry store (from street) Photo 124   Outside - newspaper office (from street) Photo 125   Outside - accountant office (from street) Photo 126   Outside - pharmacy (from street)

4) This building was inspected for termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and powder post beetles. While no live insects or remains of dead insects were found, there are many conditions that are conducive to termite and carpenter ant infestation, particularly in the rear of the building. It is therefore recommended that a pest control company be contracted with for periodic treatments of the outside perimeter and basement areas of the building to guard against termite and other wood destroying insect infestation. Photo 1   Foundation being eroded where river washes against it Photo 17   Roof drain pipe empties onto the ground next to the A/C compressor for the restaurant Photo 18   Roof drain pipe has a heat tape installed inside it for winter protection against freezing Photo 19   Coolant line from restaurant's A/C compressor Photo 22   Electric and gas meters for restaurant Photo 25   Wood stick "mast" for electric down-lead to jewelry store Photo 28   Back door of restaurant Photo 31   Rheem 6 year old A/C compressor for newspaper office behind their office Photo 51   Basement - under pharmacy water leakage. Note mold on beams Photo 54   Basement - debris washed into basement by water leaks Photo 56   Basement - mound of earth appears to be supporting a beam above it.... this mound of earth is being eroded by water leakage. Photo 135   Outside - left side of building has vinyl siding installed over asphalt shingle siding Photo 139   Outside - Side door for the pharmacy Photo 142   Right rear corner of the building - overhangs the tributary to the river. Some damage to to the bottom of the siding from large debris floating down the river. Photo 144   Outside - Large tree by corner of the building. Roots can cause problems with the foundation Photo 164   Outside - Rotted wood on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building Photo 165   Outside - Rotted wood on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building Photo 166   Outside - Rotted wood and mold growing on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building

		5) There is a large tree at the right rear corner of the property, which may fall on the structure due to erosion of it's roots and earth by the water. While this is NOT an imminent danger, it should be monitored. Recommend consulting with a qualified arborist to determine if tree(s) need to be removed and/or pruned. Photo 146   Outside - Tree overhangs roof
		6) All stores have a rear or side entrance for a second egress. Some of the stores (the pharmacy and the jewelry store) have bars installed across the doors that must be removed in order to open the door in an emergency. This is a safety hazard and should be repaired as soon as possible. All stores have their own gas meter and electric meters behind the stores. Photo 20   Gas meter & rear door for Contractor office Photo 22   Electric and gas meters for restaurant Photo 23   Gas meter for newspaper office Photo 26   Electric meter and down-lead for accountant office and PVC downspout pipe for roof drain between pharmacy and accountant office Photo 28   Back door of restaurant Photo 29   Electric meter and back doors of contractor office and jewelry store Photo 30   Electric meters and gas meters for accountant office and newspaper office Photo 139   Outside - Side door for the pharmacy Photo 141   Electric meter for the pharmacy
		7) Some electric service wires come from overhead service poles in the front of the building and run across the roof to the rear of the building. These wires cross each other, and some of them are routed such that they rub against flue vents, and the cooking exhaust vent from the restaurant. The power lines should be re-routed so they do not come in contact with the surface of the roof, flue vents, the cooking exhaust vent, or each other. This problem can cause safety, fire, and power interruption issues, and should be brought to the attention of the power utility company. Photo 24   Electric power "pole" in rear of building supplies 3 of the stores Photo 25   Wood stick "mast" for electric down-lead to jewelry store Photo 27   Wood stick "mast" for electric down-lead to restaurant Photo 140   Mast and down-leads for the electric service for the pharmacy Photo 156   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 157   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 158   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Photo 159   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Insulation is being rubbed off the wire. Photo 161   Roof - Service wires from "pole" in front of the building are brushing the top of the roof, and will be damaged
		8) Siding is damaged and/or deteriorated in one or more areas. There is also significant mold growth. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs and/or replace siding as necessary to prevent water and vermin intrusion. Photo 164   Outside - Rotted wood on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building Photo 165   Outside - Rotted wood on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building Photo 166   Outside - Rotted wood and mold growing on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building
		9) One or more large trees are very close the foundation. Tree roots can cause significant structural damage to foundations. Recommend having a qualified tree service contractor or arborist remove trees as necessary to prevent damage to the structure's foundation. Photo 144   Outside - Large tree by corner of the building. Roots can cause problems with the foundation Photo 145   Outside - Large tree by corner of the building. Roots can cause problems with the foundation
		10) A tributary to the Delaware river flows next to the foundation of the building on the right side, and is slowly eroding the foundation. There is no danger to the structure at this time, and there is no danger of imminent failure or collapse in the near future, however repairs will be needed in the future to prevent more serious problems from developing. Debris floating "downstream" in the water has caused some damage to the bottom of the structure. Photo 1   Foundation being eroded where river washes against it Photo 2   Right side of building - overhangs foundation by a few feet. Photo 118   Outside - right side of building overhangs river tributary Photo 142   Right rear corner of the building - overhangs the tributary to the river. Some damage to to the bottom of the siding from large debris floating down the river. Photo 143   Right rear corner of the building - overhangs the tributary to the river. Some damage to to the bottom of the siding from large debris floating down the river.
		11) The screen doors in the rear are all in poor condition. Recommend a door contractor to evaluate and repair. Photo 28   Back door of restaurant
		12) The rear of the building has vertical wood paneling which is MOSTLY in good condition, but is also rotted at the bottom in others. Photo 166   Outside - Rotted wood and mold growing on bottom of wood siding on the rear of the building
		13) Two large propane tanks supplies gas to five of the six stores. These are owned and maintained by the company supplying the propane. The Pharmacy has its own 3 smaller tanks. All of the tanks were inspected and are in good condition. Photo 14   Propane gas tanks that supply propane to all stores except the pharmacy Photo 15   Propane gas tanks that supply propane to all stores except the pharmacy Photo 21   Propane gas tanks that supply propane to all stores except the pharmacy Photo 135   Outside - left side of building has vinyl siding installed over asphalt shingle siding Photo 138   Outside - Propane gas containers for the pharmacy
		14) The front of the building is brick columns with storefront plate glass. Above the glass is wood framing with a plywood front. There are six stores which are from left to right; Pharmacy Accountant office Newspaper office Jewelry store Contractor office restaurant. Photo 121   Outside - restaurant (from street) Photo 122   Outside - contractor office (from street) Photo 123   Outside - jewelry store (from street) Photo 124   Outside - newspaper office (from street) Photo 125   Outside - accountant office (from street) Photo 126   Outside - pharmacy (from street)
		15) There are canvas Blue awnings above each store. They are attached to the brick columns, and also to the wood or flake-board which forms the top of the wall. Also many of the stores have through-the-wall air conditioning units under the awnings. Photo 127   Outside - awnings fastened to front of building Photo 128   Outside - awnings fastened to front of building Photo 129   Outside - awnings fastened to front of building Photo 130   Outside - awnings fastened to front of building Photo 131   Outside - awnings stitching coming apart on one awning Photo 132   Outside - Wood framing above the awnings in front Photo 133   Outside - Wood or flakeboard above awnings in front Photo 134   Outside - A/C unit removed
		16) The left and right sides were originally asphalt shingle , and now have vinyl siding installed over the original asphalt siding. It is generally in good condition but cracked in one spot. Photo 135   Outside - left side of building has vinyl siding installed over asphalt shingle siding Photo 136   Outside - Vinyl siding is cracked in a few places. Photo 137   Outside - Original asphalt shingles under vinyl siding
		17) The roof drain pipe has a heat tape installed inside it for winter protection against freezing. Photo 18   Roof drain pipe has a heat tape installed inside it for winter protection against freezing
		18) The roof drain which is a large white PVC pipe drains out near the Air conditioning compressor of the restaurant. The Roof drain pipe is equipped with a heat tape installed inside it for winter protection against freezing Photo 17   Roof drain pipe empties onto the ground next to the A/C compressor for the restaurant Photo 18   Roof drain pipe has a heat tape installed inside it for winter protection against freezing
		19) The restaurant and newspaper office both have external air conditioner compressors located in the rear of the building. Both of these units were tested and work satisfactorily. The age of these units is unknown, however they appear to be between 5 and 10 years old. Photo 17   Roof drain pipe empties onto the ground next to the A/C compressor for the restaurant Photo 19   Coolant line from restaurant's A/C compressor Photo 31   Rheem 6 year old A/C compressor for newspaper office behind their office
		20) Cooking grease from the restaurant is collected in barrels , stored in the rear of the building and removed by an EPA approved service company. Photo 16   Cooking grease from the restaurant is collected in barrels and removed by an EPA approved service company

		21) Some electric service wires come from overhead service poles in the front of the building and run across the roof to the rear of the building. These wires cross each other, and some of them are routed such that they rub against flue vents, and the cooking exhaust vent from the restaurant. The power lines should be re-routed so they do not come in contact with the surface of the roof, flue vents, the cooking exhaust vent, or each other. This problem can cause safety, fire, and power interruption issues, and should be brought to the attention of the power utility company. This is a major safety and fire hazard and should be dealt with as soon as possible. Photo 155   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Photo 156   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 157   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 158   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Photo 159   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Insulation is being rubbed off the wire. Photo 160   Electric service wire in contact with flue vent. Photo 161   Roof - Service wires from "pole" in front of the building are brushing the top of the roof, and will be damaged
		22) Standing water was found on the flat roof. This is a result of low spots in the roof. If standing water remains after 48 hours, then the roof installation is likely substandard, and additional roof drains may be needed. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair if necessary to prevent prolonged standing water. Photo 148   Roof - low spots in roof create puddles which allow leaks into the building. Additional drains should be installed. Photo 149   Roof - low spots in roof create puddles which allow leaks into the building. Additional drains should be installed. Photo 150   Roof - There is only one drain, and it is clogged with leaves creating puddle that is causing leaks into the building Photo 152   Roof - sealing is cracking, allowing leaks into building. Maintenance required (re-sealing)
		23) Debris such as leaves, needles, seeds, etc. have accumulated on the roof, due mainly to the overhanging tree. 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 147   Roof - low spots in roof create puddles which allow leaks into the building. Additional drains should be installed.
		24) A tree is overhanging roof and is 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 145   Outside - Large tree by corner of the building. Roots can cause problems with the foundation Photo 146   Outside - Tree overhangs roof Photo 151   Roof - Tree overhanging roof
		25) • The roof is 10 years old. It was inspected and is in generally fair condition and was redone well recently in the front. Some parts have been replaced, however most of the roof is in need of maintenance Including cracks and other damage. The roof needs to be sealed, and leveled in some areas, or additional drains need to be installed. The current drain is clogged with leaves. There are some low spots which collect puddles located between the pharmacy and the accountant's office and leaks were observed under these areas. Photo 150   Roof - There is only one drain, and it is clogged with leaves creating puddle that is causing leaks into the building Photo 151   Roof - Tree overhanging roof Photo 152   Roof - sealing is cracking, allowing leaks into building. Maintenance required (re-sealing) Photo 153   Roof - sealing is cracking, allowing leaks into building. Maintenance required (re-sealing) Photo 154   Roof - Parapet wall in front has been re-roofed recently
		26) A Gutter- guard has been installed to keep the roof gutters from clogging. Photo 162   Roof - Gutter guard has been installed over the rain gutter prevent clogging by leaves Photo 163   Roof - Gutter guard has been installed over the rain gutter prevent clogging by leaves

		27) Evidence of prior water intrusion was found in one or more sections of the basement. One section of earth is being washed away slowly. The beam above this supported on a concrete / brick pillar at one end and may be slotted in to the exterior wall at the other end. There is heavy mold infestation through out this area, and all over the support beam. Could not discern the actual situation. Photo 53   Basement - mold on beams Photo 54   Basement - debris washed into basement by water leaks Photo 56   Basement - mound of earth appears to be supporting a beam above it.... this mound of earth is being eroded by water leakage.
		28) The sump pump appeared to be malfunctioning. The motor works but no water was being pumped out. This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms due to the risk of water accumulation. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. Photo 59   Basement - Sump pump Runs but does not pump any water out.
		29) The basement of this building is only under the leftmost 3 stores. It has a concrete floor, and the foundation walls are made of a combination of native stone, brick, and cement. The supports for the building are massively overbuilt, and will hold up a building 4 to 5 times the size of this one. All beams in the basement holding up the building's floors are also massively oversized and much stronger than is needed to hold up this building. The building is structurally in excellent condition. The basement is in poor to fair condition, with numerous water leaks, one of which comes from the bathroom of the newspaper office. This leak should be fixed. All of the other leaks are from the rear of the building. There are walls that have been put up at a time after the building was first built that separate the basement into sections under each of the 3 stores. These walls have been broken through to make a passageway so you can walk into each section from the entrance to the basement in the pharmacy. Photo 48   Basement - under pharmacy water leakage. Note mold on beams Photo 49   Basement - under pharmacy extends to newspaper office Photo 50   Basement - under pharmacy extends to newspaper office Photo 51   Basement - under pharmacy water leakage. Note mold on beams Photo 52   Basement - massive pillars and wood beam posts holding up the building Photo 55   Basement - leak from bathroom of newspaper office Photo 57   Basement - Concrete and wood beam pillars supporting the building

30) Life safety issues consist of measures taken to ensure the safety of "the public" in a commercial store or other space. They include adequate lighting, safeguards concerning trip-and-fall hazards, emergency lighting, lit exit signs, and adequate means of escape in the event of fire. All of the stores have a second means of egress (a back or side door), however two of the stores, (the pharmacy and the jewelry store) have these doors barred, and in the case of the jewelry store, the bars are locked with no key readily available. The remainder of the stores have back doors which have turn-knobs, and in some cases dead-bolt locks that must be opened before the doors can be opened. Also, the doors open inwards. It is customary for second egress doors to have push-bar latches, and open outwards. You should check with the local town officials for requirements concerning second egress and comply with these requirements. Of all the 6 stores, only the restaurant has emergency lighting units installed and has lit exit signs over both doors. Recommend that these be installed in the other stores. This is a liability issue as well as a safety issue. Trip-and-fall hazards were well controlled in all stores. Portable fire extinguishers were installed in most of the stores by the front door. These all had a recent inspection tag and were in good condition. There should be fire extinguishers installed in the rear of the stores as well. Photo 13   Contractor office - rear door opens inwards and has no push bar latch release. Photo 40   Newspaper office - hallway Photo 42   Newspaper office - fire extinguisher in rear room - no inspection tag, but looks relatively new. Photo 79   Accountant office - Rear door - Opens inward & has turn-knob Photo 83   Accountant office - Front of store Photo 84   Accountant office - Hall Photo 93   Jewelry Store - Fire Extinguisher with current inspection tag Photo 94   Jewelry Store - Do-It-Yourself Security bars Photo 95   Jewelry Store - Rear exit door is barred and locked. Key is not nearby. This is a fire and life safety hazard. Photo 96   Jewelry Store - Rear exit door is barred and locked. Key is not nearby. This is a fire and life safety hazard. Photo 111   Restaurant - rear door with lit exit sign over it.

		31) The bathroom in the pharmacy is fully functional. The hot water was measured at 131 degrees which is too hot. 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.tap-water-burn.com/ The hot water comes from a electric 10 gallon A.O.Smith hot water heater which is mounted above the bathroom. This was not accessible for direct inspection, and was not inspected. Photo 61   Pharmacy - bathroom Photo 62   Pharmacy - electric 10 gallon A.O.Smith hot water heater is mounted above the bathroom.
		32) The emergency door has two wood bars that must be removed before one can open the door. It is also blocked by stored items. This is a fire and safety hazard and must be remedied as soon as possible. The rear emergency exit should be a outward opening door with a push bar so to allow a quick egress in case of fire. Photo 63   Pharmacy - Second Exit door has wood bolts that must be removed in order to open it. Also needs a key to open it from inside. A fire hazard and life safety hazard
		33) The estimated useful life for forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace is a Lennox furnace which was installed in 1983. It is in fair to good condition, and has a filter. Because the pharmacy is a larger store than the others, this furnace has double the amount of burners. There is no no A/C condenser, as air conditioning is provided by 2 through-the-wall A/C units. Neither of these work. The furnace is starting to rust. A qualified heating contractor should inspect and evaluate this furnace. Due to its age it may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Photo 65   Pharmacy - furnace data plate Photo 66   Pharmacy - Rust particles in burner area Photo 67   Pharmacy - burner flame is blue Photo 68   Pharmacy - burner section
		34) There is water leaking down the right wall of the pharmacy and from the center of the ceiling . This is due to pooling of water on the roof and cracks in the sealing of the roofing sheets. A qualified roofer should repair the roof. Photo 60   Photo 69   Pharmacy - water leaks from roof at right rear corner down wall between pharmacy and accountant office Photo 70   Pharmacy - water leak staining ceiling tile in pharmacy in the middle of the store
		35) There are two air conditioners and neither of them work.
		36) There are two breaker boxes in the pharmacy. The electrical system uses BX and Romex wiring. Photo 45   Pharmacy - One circuit breaker box Photo 46   Pharmacy - Second circuit breaker box Photo 47   Pharmacy - BX and Romex wiring
		37) There is a wedge-shaped storage room at far left side of pharmacy. Photo 44   Pharmacy - wedge-shaped storage room at far left side of pharmacy
		38) A lift-up hatch provides entrance to basement. The pharmacy basement extend to beneath the Newspaper office. A plumbing leak in the waste line of the Newspaper office is contributing to the leaking in the basement. The plumbing leak should be repaired by a licensed Plumber. Photo 49   Basement - under pharmacy extends to newspaper office Photo 50   Basement - under pharmacy extends to newspaper office Photo 55   Basement - leak from bathroom of newspaper office Photo 58   Basement - drain lines to sewer connection Photo 64   Pharmacy - lift-up hatch provides entrance to basement

		39) There are 6 separate overheat electric services into the building, one for each store. Some come from a pole in the rear yard, and some come from a pole in the front of the building in the street. The services from the pole in the rear yard are in fair to good condition, however there are serious problems with the services from the pole in the street in front of the building. These electric service wires come from an overhead service pole in the street in front of the building and run across the roof to the rear of the building. These wires cross each other, and some of them are routed such that they rub against flue vents, and the cooking exhaust vent from the restaurant. The power lines should be re-routed so they do not come in contact with the surface of the roof, flue vents, the cooking exhaust vent, or each other. This problem can cause safety, fire, and power interruption issues, and should be brought to the attention of the power utility company. Photo 24   Electric power "pole" in rear of building supplies 3 of the stores Photo 25   Wood stick "mast" for electric down-lead to jewelry store Photo 27   Wood stick "mast" for electric down-lead to restaurant Photo 140   Mast and down-leads for the electric service for the pharmacy Photo 156   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 157   Electric service lines from power pole in the street are crossing each other and in contact with the roof surface. Photo 158   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Photo 159   Electric service power line is in contact with metal range hood vent from the restaurant. Insulation is being rubbed off the wire. Photo 161   Roof - Service wires from "pole" in front of the building are brushing the top of the roof, and will be damaged
		40) The electrical service panel for the restaurant is a 200 amp circuit breaker panel with a main circuit breaker disconnect at the top of the panel. The panel itself was inspected and is in good condtion. The panel, however, is located in the bathroom above the toilet. This is a potential electric shock hazard due to proximity to water and electrical grounds in the bathroom. Recommend an electrician relocate the main service panel for the restaurant. The panel is Photo 107   Restaurant - electric panel is in bathroom. May be an electrical shock hazard. Photo 108   Restaurant - main circuit breaker (200 amps) in electric panel Photo 109   Restaurant - electric panel
		41) A junction box in the furnace room of the newspaper office is loose and/or not securely anchored. Wire conductors may be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation may be damaged. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary. Photo 34   Newspaper office - electric junction box in furnace room is coming off the wall
		42) A cover plate is missing from one or more electric receptacles boxes. 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. Cover plates should be installed where missing. Photo 33   Newspaper office - outlet in rear room needs a cover
		43) Electric service panel for the contractor office is a 150 amp circuit breaker panel with a main shut-off circuit breaker at the top. It is in good condition. Photo 6   Contractor office - electric panel 150 amps
		44) The electric service in the accountant office is 150 amps with a main circuit breaker disconnect at the top. It is in good condition. Photo 75   Accountant office - electric panel
		45) The electric service for the jewelry store is a 150 amp circuit breaker panel with a main circuit breaker disconnect at the top. It was inspected and is in good condition. Photo 92   Jewelry Store - 150 amp electrical panel with main circuit breaker at top
		46) There are two breaker boxes in the pharmacy. The electrical system uses BX and Romex wiring. Photo 45   Pharmacy - One circuit breaker box Photo 46   Pharmacy - Second circuit breaker box Photo 47   Pharmacy - BX and Romex wiring

		47) Contractor's office - rear room and front room. There is no life-safety equipment such as emergency lighting and lit exit signs in this store. There is a fire extinguisher in the rear room but it has an outdated inspection tag. Recommend that the local fire dept be consulted as to local requirements for this equipment. Photo 10   Contractor office - rear door and rear room. Photo 11   Contractor office - front room Photo 13   Contractor office - rear door opens inwards and has no push bar latch release.
		48) There is a Lennox propane fired forced hot air furnace installed in the contractors office. The furnace was inspected, and it was determined that there is no air filter being used. This will result in decreased efficiency, and shorter life of the furnace. The flame produced by the burners is yellow or orange rather than blue. This is likely caused by dirty or clogged burners. A qualified heating and cooling contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. Photo 8   Contractor office - furnace has orange flame.
		49) The estimated useful life for forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace is a Lennox furnace from 1983 and may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Photo 7   Contractor office - furnace data plate
		50) No filter is visible for the heating/cooling system. As a result, unfiltered air will flow through the system, and the heating/cooling equipment life and the indoor air quality may be reduced. Correctly sized filter(s) should be installed. If necessary, guides or retaining devices should be installed or repaired so filter(s) are securely anchored and gaps around edges are minimized. Photo 9   Contractor office - propane powered forced hot air furnace installed 1983

		51) The Jewelry store is equipped with a "do it yourself security system "with self done bars on the windows. Also there is bar across the rear door which is also pad locked and there is no key in sight. This is a fire hazard in case of emergency people can be trapped in side with no way out. This problem should be rectified immediately. Photo 94   Jewelry Store - Do-It-Yourself Security bars Photo 95   Jewelry Store - Rear exit door is barred and locked. Key is not nearby. This is a fire and life safety hazard. Photo 96   Jewelry Store - Rear exit door is barred and locked. Key is not nearby. This is a fire and life safety hazard.
		52) One or more toilets are loose. A qualified contractor should remove the toilet(s) for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and toilet(s) should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking. Photo 91   Jewelry Store - bathroom
		53) The estimated useful life for forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace is a Lennox furnace from 1983 and may need replacing at any time. There is also heavy rusting . A certified heating contractor should evaluate the condition of the furnace. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Photo 86   Jewelry Store - Rust & debris in burner section of furnace Photo 87   Jewelry Store - Rust & debris in burner section of furnace Photo 88   Jewelry Store - Rust & debris in burner section of furnace Photo 90   Jewelry Store - Forced hot air furnace
		54) The furnace or boiler flame(s) are yellow or orange rather than blue. The furnace produces 110 degree heat .This may be caused by inadequate combustion air and/or dirty or clogged burners. A qualified heating and cooling contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. Photo 89   Jewelry Store - Burner of furnace - orange yellow flame
		55) The Hot water in the bathroom was measured at 145 degrees. This is too hot and may cause scorching. Recommend a heating contractor to lower the thermostat in the hot water heater
		56) The fire extinguisher was inspected recently. Photo 93   Jewelry Store - Fire Extinguisher with current inspection tag
		57) The jewelry store has a 150 ampere service with the main breaker at the top. Photo 92   Jewelry Store - 150 amp electrical panel with main circuit breaker at top
		58) The jewelry store has a through-the-wall air conditioner located above the front door. Photo 97   Jewelry Store - main area Photo 98   Jewelry Store - Through-the-wall A/C Photo 99   Jewelry Store - Main area

		59) One or more open ground, three-pronged electric receptacles were found. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary. For example, replacing receptacles or correcting wiring circuits. Grounding type receptacles began being required in residential structures during the 1960s. Based on the age of this structure and the presence of 2-pronged receptacles in some areas of this structure, an acceptable repair may be to simply replace the ungrounded 3-pronged receptacles with 2-pronged receptacles. However the following appliances require grounding type receptacles: Computer hardware Refrigerators Freezers Air conditioners Clothes washers Clothes dryers Dishwashers Kitchen food waste disposers Information technology equipment Sump pumps Electrical aquarium equipment Hand-held motor-operated tools Stationary and fixed motor-operated tools Light industrial motor-operated tools Hedge clippers Lawn mowers This list is not exhaustive. Grounded circuits and receptacles should be installed in locations where such appliances will be used.
		60) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) electric receptacles did not trip when tested. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
		61) The sink outlet near the bathroom sink appears to have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that all receptacles that serve countertop surfaces within six feet of sinks have GFCI protection. For example, install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed. Photo 81   Accountant office - Bathroom
		62) Stains and elevated levels of moisture and leaks were found in one or more ceiling areas and on the wall shared by the pharmacy. The stain(s) appear to be due to roof leaks. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary. Photo 72   Accountant office - water leaks over front window. Photo 73   Accountant office - water leaks in ceiling Photo 74   Accountant office - water leak from over wall between pharmacy and accountant office
		63) The rear door is below grade . One must go up two steps to exit and there is no drain. Recommend a qualified contractor to install a drain to prevent flooding and debris. Photo 80   Accountant office - Rear door. Office is below grade, and should have a drain in the bottom of the steps.
		64) There is a new carrier furnace which was installed 12/30/03 Photo 76   Accountant office - New furnace Photo 77   Accountant office - New furnace
		65) The fire extinguisher has been recently inspected.
		66) The accountants office has a bathroom, a kitchenette, a rear room and a front room. Photo 78   Accountant office - Kitchenette Photo 79   Accountant office - Rear door - Opens inward & has turn-knob Photo 81   Accountant office - Bathroom Photo 82   Accountant office - Rear room Photo 83   Accountant office - Front of store Photo 84   Accountant office - Hall
		67) Photo 75   Accountant office - electric panel

		68) The rear door is equipped with a turn knob and opens inward, This is a safety hazard in case of fire. The door should be equipped with a push bar and open outwards. Recommend a qualified door contractor to correct the problem. Photo 10   Contractor office - rear door and rear room. Photo 13   Contractor office - rear door opens inwards and has no push bar latch release.
		69) The fire extinguisher is lacking an inspection tag. Fire extinguishers should be checked once a year to ensure proper function. Photo 12   Contractor office - fire extinguisher has no inspection tag.
		70) The electric service in this office is 150 amps and was last inspected over twenty years ago. Photo 6   Contractor office - electric panel 150 amps
		71) The office has a musty odor , but the store was closed except for one hour in the morning, and thus has not been aired out. The inspector suggested a mold test but was declined. Photo 11   Contractor office - front room
		72) The contractor's office contains a half bathroom in the rear . The bathroom has a hot air vent. The water was tested and the hot water was turned off. The hot water tank is located under the drop ceiling and is in working condition. Photo 5   Contractor office - bathroom

		73) No filter is visible for the heating/cooling system. As a result, unfiltered air will flow through the system, and the heating/cooling equipment life and the indoor air quality may be reduced. Correctly sized filter(s) should be installed. If necessary, guides or retaining devices should be installed or repaired so filter(s) are securely anchored and gaps around edges are minimized Photo 38   Newspaper office - furnace
		74) The estimated useful life for forced air furnaces is 15 to 20 years. This furnace is a Lennox furnace from 1983, and has a connection to an air conditioning compressor. It is also to rusting severely . A qualified heating contractor should inspect and evaluate this furnace. Due to its age it may need replacing at any time. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Photo 35   Newspaper office - Data plate for furnace - installed in 1983 Photo 36   Newspaper office - rust inside furnace Photo 37   Newspaper office - rust around A/C condenser.... sealed with duct tape
		75) The rear door is equipped with a turn knob and opens inward, This is a safety hazard in case of fire. The door should be equipped with a push bar and open outwards. Recommend a qualified door contractor to correct the problem
		76) The GFCI in the bathroom is functioning well. The sink in the bathroom can't be filled because the stopper mechanism is broken. The hot water was at 141 degrees which is far too hot and can cause scorching and burns. Recommend a qualified Plumber to lower the temperature and fix the stopper mechanism. Photo 39   Newspaper office - bathroom
		77) The newspaper office contains two fire extinguishers, one from august 1996 with no inspection label and one in the front of the store with a label that states the last inspection was may 2006. There is also a fire detector in the front area. Photo 40   Newspaper office - hallway Photo 41   Newspaper office - rear room Photo 42   Newspaper office - fire extinguisher in rear room - no inspection tag, but looks relatively new.

		78) The main electric panel which has a service of 200 amperes and has a main circuit breaker at the top of the panel is located in the bathroom. This is a safety risk and may cause electrical shocks due to the moist environment. A licensed electrician evaluate and move the main electrical panel to a safer location. Photo 107   Restaurant - electric panel is in bathroom. May be an electrical shock hazard. Photo 108   Restaurant - main circuit breaker (200 amps) in electric panel Photo 109   Restaurant - electric panel
		79) Life safety is generally good in the restaurant. There are fire extinguishers and smoke detectors and lit exit signs. The only problem is that the rear doors is equipped with a turn knob, a dead bolt lock and opens inwards. It is customary for exit doors to be equipped with a push bar and open outwards. Recommend you review requirements for this with the local town officials, and comply with any official safety requirements. Photo 111   Restaurant - rear door with lit exit sign over it.
		80) 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.tap-water-burn.com/ Photo 110   Restaurant - bathroom
		81) The restaurant's kitchen equipped with a four burner grill, a deep fryer , and a six burner gas stove. The safety measures for the kitchen include a recently inspected fume hood and a recently inspected 8 head AFS dry chemical automatic fire suppressant system. There is also a K-rated portable fire extinguisher. The kitchen is in compliance with all safety regulations regarding cooking and fire safety. Photo 100   Restaurant - Dry Chemical Automatic Fire Suppression System for cooking area. Photo 101   Restaurant - Dry Chemical Automatic Fire Suppression System for cooking area. Current inspection tag Photo 102   Restaurant - Cooking hood vent inspection tag. Photo 103   Restaurant - Spray Jets for Dry Chemical Automatic Fire Suppression System for cooking area. Photo 104   Restaurant - Cooking equipment Photo 105   Restaurant - behind the serving counter Photo 106   Restaurant - cooking and serving area
		82) The hot water comes from a 75 gallon AOSmith 1987 hot water heater. The estimated useful life for hot water heaters is 15 to 20 years. This heater appears to be reaching the end of its service life . A certified heating contractor should evaluate the condition of the hot water heater. Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future. Photo 113   Restaurant - 75 gallon A.O.Smith hot water heater installed 1987 data plate Photo 116   Restaurant - Hot water heater
		83) The restaurant is equipped with a Ultra SX80 force hot air furnace that is relatively new and appears to be in good condition. Photo 114   Restaurant - Furnace (Ultra SX80) relatively new (approx 5 years old) Photo 115   Restaurant - Furnace (Ultra SX80) relatively new (approx 5 years old)
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