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http://acloserlookslc.com/
tom_rees@yahoo.com
(801) 674-4994
1042 Quail Vista Court #C  
Salt Lake City UT 84117-4873
Inspector: Tom Rees

Summary

Client(s):  Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Property address:  123 Main Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84000
Inspection date:  Wednesday, August 9, 2017

This report published on Thursday, September 24, 2020 7:11:39 AM MDT

This summary of conditions that need to be addressed is not a replacement for the full report, rather it is a summary of conditions that the clients may wish to address first. The full report contains a survey of all components and their condition and should be interpreted from beginning to end.

Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:
Concern typeSafetyPoses a safety hazard
Concern typeRepair/ReplaceRecommend repairing or replacing
Concern typeRepair/MaintainRecommend repair and/or maintenance
Concern typeMinor defectCorrection only involves a minor expense
Concern typeMaintainRecommend ongoing maintenance
Concern typeEvaluateRecommend evaluation by a specialist
Concern typeMonitorRecommend monitoring in the future
Concern typeSummary page itemItem will appear in the Summary
Concern typeCommentFor your information
Concern typeDamageDamage caused by wood destroying insects or organisms (Rot, carpenter ant galleries, etc.)
Concern typeConducive conditionsConditions conducive for wood destroying insects or organisms (Wood-soil contact, shrubs in contact with siding, roof or plumbing leaks, etc.)


Garage
13) The garage-house wall has a pet door installed in it. These surfaces are intended to prevent vehicle fumes from entering living spaces, and to slow the spread of fire from the garage to living spaces. A qualified contractor should repair the wall as necessary. Visit the following site: https://www.nachi.org/attached-garage-fire-hazards.htm?loadbetadesign=0

Electric service
18) The circuit breaker installed at the basement sub panel for the exterior A/C compressor/condenser unit is incompatible with the manufacturers label. The wires for the A/C also appear to be undersized for their overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker). This is a safety hazard. A qualified electrician should evaluate and replace the breaker as necessary.

Heating and cooling
26) The A/C condensate line is not discharging to an approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. If discharged into the drainage system, equipment shall drain by means of an indirect waste pipe. To clarify, an indirect waste pipe is something that is upstream of a trap. That means you cannot dump into anything downstream of a trap, that would include the main plumbing vent stack. A qualified HVAC contractor or plumber should repair as necessary.

Plumbing and laundry
32) The water supply pressure is greater than 80 psi (110 psi). Pressures above 80 psi may void warranties for some appliances such as water heaters or washing machines. Flexible supply lines to washing machines are more likely to burst with higher pressures. A qualified plumber should evaluate and make modifications to reduce the pressure below 80 psi. A pressure reducing valve is installed on the main service pipe, it should be adjusted for lower pressures or replaced as necessary.

Kitchen
39) Electric receptacles that serve countertop surfaces have no ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. A qualified electrician should install GFCI receptacles or circuit breaker(s) as needed. What is a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter): https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/099_0.pdf

Bathrooms
47) Conducive conditionsThe master bathroom toilet is loose at floor. A qualified contractor should remove the toilet for further evaluation and repairs if necessary. A new wax ring should be installed and the toilet should be securely anchored to the floor to prevent movement and leaking. Care should be taken not to overtighten the bolts as you could crack the porcelain. See the following link: https://www.thespruce.com/solution-for-a-rocking-toilet-2719036