1) Repair/Replace, Evaluate -  Evidence of rodent infestation was found in the form of feces and damaged/soiled insulation in the attic and crawl space. Consult with the condo association about this. A qualified pest controller and/or contractor should make repairs to seal openings in the structure, set traps, and clean rodent waste as necessary. For sanitary reasons, all insulation should be replaced.

3) Repair/Replace, Evaluate -  Rot was found in many of the decking boards. Recommend that a qualified contractor further evaluate and replace decking as necessary.

4) Repair/Replace, Evaluate -  Ridge and hip shingles were worn and deteriorated. Damage from wind and rain may occur in the future. Recommend consulting with the association about this and that a qualified contractor replace ridge and hip shingles as necessary.

9) Repair/Replace, Evaluate -  Staining was visible between multi-pane glass in four upper windows. This usually indicates that the seal between the panes of glass has failed or that the desiccant material that absorbs moisture is saturated. As a result, the view through the window may be obscured, the window's R-value will be reduced, and accumulated condensation may leak into the wall structure below. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair windows as necessary. Usually, this means replacing the glass in window frames.

Be aware that evidence of failed seals or desiccant may be more or less visible depending on the temperature, humidity, sunlight, etc. Windows or glass-paneled doors other than those that the inspector identified may also have failed seals and need glass replaced. It is beyond the scope of this inspection to identify every window with failed seals or desiccant.

11) Safety, Repair/Replace -  A hole was found in the attached garage wall below the electrical panel. Current standard building practices call for wooden-framed ceilings and walls that divide the house and garage to provide limited fire-resistance rating to prevent the spread of fire from the garage to the house. Recommend that a qualified person repair per standard building practices. For example, by patching openings or holes, firestopping holes or gaps with fire-resistant caulking, and/or installing fire-resistant wall covering (e.g. Type X drywall).

12) Safety, Repair/Maintain -  No photoelectric sensors were installed for the garage vehicle doors' automatic opener. These have been required on all automatic door openers since 1993 and improve safety by triggering the door's auto-reverse feature without need for the door to come in contact with the object, person or animal that is preventing the door from closing. Recommend that a qualified contractor install photoelectric sensors where missing for improved safety.

14) Safety, Repair/Replace -  Smoke alarms were missing from bedrooms. Additional smoke alarms should be installed as necessary.

15) Safety, Repair/Maintain -  Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of existing smoke alarms, the alarms may have been installed more than 10 years ago. According to National Fire Protection Association, aging smoke alarms don't operate as efficiently and often are the source for nuisance alarms. Older smoke alarms are estimated to have a 30% probability of failure within the first 10 years. Newer smoke alarms do better, but should be replaced after 10 years. Unless you know that the smoke alarms are new, replacing them when moving into a new residence is also recommended by NFPA.

16) Safety, Repair/Maintain -  The primary bathroom GFCI receptacle tested with an open ground circuit. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.

17) Evaluate -  The ceiling fan light fixtures were inoperable (didn't turn on when nearby switches were operated). Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulbs and/or consulting with the property owner. If replacing bulbs doesn't work and/or no other switch(es) can be found, then recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures as necessary.

20) Safety, Maintain, Evaluate -  Recommend that the client review all available documentation for the gas-fired fireplace and become familiar with the lighting and operating procedures. Depending on how it is operated (for routine heating versus ambiance), such appliance may need servicing annually or every few years. Consult with the property owner about past service history. If the last service has been more than one year of if unknown, recommend that a qualified HVAC technician service now and as needed in the future.