(203) 748-0400
35A Plumtrees Rd
Bethel CT 06801
Bethel CT 06801
Inspector: Tom Schlotter
Summary
| Client(s): | John Klein |
| Property address: | 15 Halstead Lane Ridgefield CT |
| Inspection date: | Monday, September 11, 2017 |
This report published on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 3:02:23 PM EST
IMPORTANT - This is not the complete inspection report but a summary. The concerns listed here are either safety issues or are, in my opinion, concerns more likely to be of a higher priority, higher cost to repair, and/or that require more immediate attention. This summary does not comprise a complete list of all defects found during the inspection. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ THE COMPLETE INSPECTION REPORT IN ITS ENTIRETY.
 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death. Have the appropriate contractor evaluate and correct the defect at once. |
 | Repair / Replace | Item or component broken or not functioning as intended, or is in need of immediate attention to prevent further damage / deterioration.. Need further inspection by a specialist to determine if repair is possible or replacement is needed. |
 | Upgrade / Repair / Replace | Recommend improvement, upgrading, repairing, or replacing. |
 | End of Life | System or component at or near end of service life. Recommend budgeting for replacement now. Monitor for any deterioration and replace as needed. |
 | Maintain | Recommend maintenance / repair, or will need ongoing maintenance / repair. |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist before purchasing the home. Client to assess information and determine personal level of concern. Make any repairs or replacements as suggested or needed. |
 | Monitor | Possible defect - check this at least monthly for any change or deterioration in condition. Have appropriate contractor repair or replace as needed. |
 | Comment | For your information |
Exterior
2) Exterior vent caps (kitchen vent and dryer) damaged. Recommend replacing.
Exterior dryer vent appears dirty, possible fire hazard - needs to be cleaned for safety before use.
Exterior vent caps (kitchen vent and dryer) damaged. Recommend replacing.Exterior dryer vent appears dirty, possible fire hazard - needs to be cleaned for safety before use.
3) Gate at pool should be self-closing with a secure latch. Recommend correction for safety. Gates need to swing and open away from pool area. Go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pool.pdf for more info. Recommend pool contractor evaluate pool and grounds for safety.
Right side gate drooping, does not latch. Needs repair.
Gate at pool should be self-closing with a secure latch. Recommend correction for safety. Gates need to swing and open away from pool area. Go to http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pool.pdf for more info. Recommend pool contractor evaluate pool and grounds for safety.Right side gate drooping, does not latch. Needs repair.
4) Noted cracks and deterioration of the driveway, repair as needed by driveway contractor.
Noted cracks and deterioration of the driveway, repair as needed by driveway contractor.
12) Noted propane (LP) gas tank(s) on the property. May be owned by the propane supplier or the seller. Large or buried tanks may need re-certification every ten years or so. Contact your local propane company about required permits and code compliance for tanks in this town.
Your tank is older, made in 1998.
http://www.propane101.com/lpgpermitsandlocalcodes.htm
Noted propane (LP) gas tank(s) on the property. May be owned by the propane supplier or the seller. Large or buried tanks may need re-certification every ten years or so. Contact your local propane company about required permits and code compliance for tanks in this town.Your tank is older, made in 1998.
http://www.propane101.com/lpgpermitsandlocalcodes.htm
13) Evaluation of the pool and any related equipment is not a part of the home inspection. Highly recommend separate inspection of the pool, surrounding area, fencing, gates, and all associated equipment by pool contractor for safety. Also recommend reviewing service records.
Liner appears to need replacement.
Evaluation of the pool and any related equipment is not a part of the home inspection. Highly recommend separate inspection of the pool, surrounding area, fencing, gates, and all associated equipment by pool contractor for safety. Also recommend reviewing service records.Liner appears to need replacement.
Roof Gutters Chimneys
15) Roof appears older, at or approaching end of life. As roofs age they deteriorate and can let water penetrate the home. Recommend you monitor for any further deterioration or any water penetration, replace roof as needed.
Roof appears older, at or approaching end of life. As roofs age they deteriorate and can let water penetrate the home. Recommend you monitor for any further deterioration or any water penetration, replace roof as needed.
Garage
24) Garage-house door isn't auto-closing. Recommend installing hinges with springs or an automatic door closing device so door closes and latches automatically to prevent vehicle fumes or fire from entering building.
Garage-house door isn't auto-closing. Recommend installing hinges with springs or an automatic door closing device so door closes and latches automatically to prevent vehicle fumes or fire from entering building.
Main Electrical Service
34) Ground Fault Circuit interrupt (GFCI) electrical outlets not noted at laundry sink, recommend installing for safety. GFCI outlets provide a measure of shock protection in wet or exterior areas. Recommend having a licensed electrician install outlets as necessary.
Ground Fault Circuit interrupt (GFCI) electrical outlets not noted at laundry sink, recommend installing for safety. GFCI outlets provide a measure of shock protection in wet or exterior areas. Recommend having a licensed electrician install outlets as necessary.
35) Not enough ground fault circuit interupt (GFCI) electrical outlets installed in the kitchen. Have electrician add more for safety.
Not enough ground fault circuit interupt (GFCI) electrical outlets installed in the kitchen. Have electrician add more for safety.
38) Noted what appears to be undersized electrical circuit(s) for electric stove / range / oven. Have electrician evaluate, make any corrections as needed.
Noted what appears to be undersized electrical circuit(s) for electric stove / range / oven. Have electrician evaluate, make any corrections as needed.
39) Noted electrical equipment relating to a generator. Recommend electrician evaluate before use. Do not operate unless properly installed safety equipment (like a transfer switch) is in place and it has been evaluated by an electrician for safety.
Breakers in each electrical panel are specific to the manufacturer - in most cases they cannot be interchanged between manufacturers, even if they appear to fit correctly. Noted a mix of circuit breakers made by different companies inside the panel, recommend further evaluation for safety. Replace breakers as needed.
Noted electrical equipment relating to a generator. Recommend electrician evaluate before use. Do not operate unless properly installed safety equipment (like a transfer switch) is in place and it has been evaluated by an electrician for safety.Breakers in each electrical panel are specific to the manufacturer - in most cases they cannot be interchanged between manufacturers, even if they appear to fit correctly. Noted a mix of circuit breakers made by different companies inside the panel, recommend further evaluation for safety. Replace breakers as needed.
Water Heater
40) Temperature-pressure relief safety extension is too short, does not extend far enough down to the floor. Recommend having a plumber install an extension extending to within 6" from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.
Temperature-pressure relief safety extension is too short, does not extend far enough down to the floor. Recommend having a plumber install an extension extending to within 6" from the floor, or routed so as to drain outside.
41) Hot water heater corroded, older, appears to be at the end of its lifespan - recommend you replace it. Contact licensed plumber or heating contractor for replacement.
The temperature pressure relief valve at the hot water heater has been replaced fairly recently. It does not appear to be the right type of valve for this water heater. Recommend evaluation by plumber, replace as needed.
Hot water heater corroded, older, appears to be at the end of its lifespan - recommend you replace it. Contact licensed plumber or heating contractor for replacement.The temperature pressure relief valve at the hot water heater has been replaced fairly recently. It does not appear to be the right type of valve for this water heater. Recommend evaluation by plumber, replace as needed.
Plumbing and Laundry
43) The clothes dryer was equipped with a vinyl or foil, 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.
The clothes dryer was equipped with a vinyl or foil, 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.
44) Water leak noted at boiler cold water supply pipe that need repair. Contact licensed plumber for evaluation and correction.
Water leak noted at boiler cold water supply pipe that need repair. Contact licensed plumber for evaluation and correction.
51) Real estate listing states that this home is supplied with water from a private well. The State of Connecticut recommends having your well water tested for bacteria, metals, minerals, fluoride, lead, arsenic, voc's, uranium, and radon by a qualified lab. Contact local health department for advice on any other contaminants that you may want to test for.
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/environmental_health/eoha/pdf/24_residential_drinking_water_well_testing.pdf
Recommend having septic system inspected by a septic contractor. Have it pumped as needed.
Real estate listing states that this home is supplied with water from a private well. The State of Connecticut recommends having your well water tested for bacteria, metals, minerals, fluoride, lead, arsenic, voc's, uranium, and radon by a qualified lab. Contact local health department for advice on any other contaminants that you may want to test for.http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/environmental_health/eoha/pdf/24_residential_drinking_water_well_testing.pdf
Recommend having septic system inspected by a septic contractor. Have it pumped as needed.
Heating and Air Conditioning
55) The estimate life span for most furnaces is 12 to 15 years. This unit appears to have exceeded this age and may need replacing at any time.
The estimate life span for most furnaces is 12 to 15 years. This unit appears to have exceeded this age and may need replacing at any time.
57) Noted water stains at or under the heating flue pipe, needs correction. Some possible causes: unit needs cleaning or tuning, no rain cap at top of chimney, leak at chimney flashing, combustion gasses condensing before they leave the flue pipe and dripping back down the pipe as water (flue not sized correctly).
Noted water stains at or under the heating flue pipe, needs correction. Some possible causes: unit needs cleaning or tuning, no rain cap at top of chimney, leak at chimney flashing, combustion gasses condensing before they leave the flue pipe and dripping back down the pipe as water (flue not sized correctly).
58) Could not fully evaluate the cooling system - exterior air is not warm enough for the unit(s) to convert into cold air. Compressor operated and blew cold air. Recommend you have system(s) evaluated during warmer weather, repair as needed.
Could not fully evaluate the cooling system - exterior air is not warm enough for the unit(s) to convert into cold air. Compressor operated and blew cold air. Recommend you have system(s) evaluated during warmer weather, repair as needed.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
60) Creosote is visible at the fireplace(s). Recommend cleaning, inspection and repairs if necessary by a qualified chimney service contractor.
Creosote is visible at the fireplace(s). Recommend cleaning, inspection and repairs if necessary by a qualified chimney service contractor.
Bathroom 3
66) Noted whirlpool tub with no apparent GFI electrical circuit, may or may not exist. GFI circuits can help protect the user from electrical shock. Recommend you have an electrician evaluate the system and add GFI protection as needed.
Noted whirlpool tub with no apparent GFI electrical circuit, may or may not exist. GFI circuits can help protect the user from electrical shock. Recommend you have an electrician evaluate the system and add GFI protection as needed.
67) Could not get whirlpool tub to power on. Could be a tripped breaker, tripped GFCI switch, hidden power switch, or the tub may need repair. Have plumber / electrician repair as needed.
Could not get whirlpool tub to power on. Could be a tripped breaker, tripped GFCI switch, hidden power switch, or the tub may need repair. Have plumber / electrician repair as needed.
Kitchen and Interior Rooms
72) No carbon monoxide detectors noted, make sure there is at least one working detector on each floor before moving into the home. Follow manufacturers instructions as to placement and installation. Go to http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html for more info.
No carbon monoxide detectors noted, make sure there is at least one working detector on each floor before moving into the home. Follow manufacturers instructions as to placement and installation. Go to http://www.epa.gov/iaq/co.html for more info.
81) Security system noted in home, it was not tested and is not part of this inspection report. Contact the alarm company before moving in to test the system (especially smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), repair as needed. Have any codes changed the day you move in.
Any smoke / carbon monoxide detectors in the home were not tested, they may be hooked into the alarm system for the house. Have the alarm company test (and repair if needed) any and all detectors BEFORE sleeping in the house.
Security system noted in home, it was not tested and is not part of this inspection report. Contact the alarm company before moving in to test the system (especially smoke and carbon monoxide detectors), repair as needed. Have any codes changed the day you move in.Any smoke / carbon monoxide detectors in the home were not tested, they may be hooked into the alarm system for the house. Have the alarm company test (and repair if needed) any and all detectors BEFORE sleeping in the house.