10) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One or more large trees on the property may be likely to fall on the structure, and are a potential safety hazard. Recommend consulting with a qualified arborist to determine if tree(s) need to be removed and/or pruned.

12) Repair/Replace, Maintain - The perimeter grading around the structure was relatively flat or sloped slightly down towards the building. Recommend grading soil so it slopes down and away from the structure in all areas to help prevent water infiltration. The grade should drop at least 6 inches within the first 10 feet. http://www.homeinspectionsinohio.com/blog/post/negative-grading

Where the site does not allow for the necessary fall away from the structure, drains or swales could be used.

13) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The parking lot had significant cracks and/or deterioration in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace driveway sections as necessary.

14) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The driveway had significant cracks and/or deterioration in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace driveway sections as necessary.

15) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Some metal plates were not fully attached and some others had large gaps between sections. Recommend evaluation and repair as necessary by a licensed structural engineer.

16) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Concrete sections appear to have settled/shifted. Recommend evaluation and repair if/as necessary by a licensed structural engineer.

Evidenced by lower sections observed on roof with newer sealant as well as lower sections of the wall on the 5th floor.

Brackets/tie-downs observed at fifth floor ceiling

17) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Damaged exterior wall sections observed. Recommend evaluation and repair as necessary.

28) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Gaps were found in roof surface/flashing seams. These may result in leaks. Recommend evaluation and repair/sealing as necessary.

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Many sections of sealant had been repaired as of reinspection on 4/1/2021.

Some gaps remained however, a company is scheduled to come out an finished. Recommend confirming with sellers that this is completed

Additional re-insepct perfromed 4/5/21 9am.

No gaps observed at joints.

29) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Gaps in the roof surface were found at one roof penetration(s). These may result in leaks. A qualified roofing contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Adequate repairs observed

37) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One electric receptacle(s) have burn or scorch marks on them. Receptacle(s) and/or wiring to them may be damaged. A qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary, such as replacing damaged receptacles and/or wiring.

Kitchen

Receptacle had been replaced.

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

38) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Wire(s) had heat-damage, or had melted insulation. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace wiring as necessary.

4th floor mechanical room Lighting Contactors panel

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Terminals cleaned and inspected by electrician.

39) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was missing in areas. An electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that areas lacking the protections are improved for increased safety.

Area(s) where missing were: 3rd floor corridor sink

If the building is older, then not having GFCI can be common and typically there are no requirements to upgrade unless there is a lot of renovation such as completely redoing a kitchen.

For information regarding GFCI's and approximate dates visit: https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/all-about-gfci-protection

40) Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was missing in areas. An electrician should evaluate to determine if GFCI protection exists, and if not, repairs should be made so that areas lacking the protections are improved for increased safety.

Area(s) where missing were: exterior

If the building is older, then not having GFCI can be common and typically there are no requirements to upgrade unless there is a lot of renovation such as completely redoing a kitchen.

For information regarding GFCI's and approximate dates visit: https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/all-about-gfci-protection

41) Safety, Repair/Replace - Exposed wiring and/or bus bars exist in some service panels due to closure covers missing (slots where circuit breakers fit through the panel cover). This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock. Closure covers should be installed where missing to eliminate exposed wiring, and by a qualified electrician if necessary.

1st floor mechanical room
2nd floor mechanical room

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Open knockouts had been replaced.

42) Safety, Repair/Replace - One electric receptacle(s) was/were broken or damaged. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of fire and shock. A qualified electrician should replace them as necessary.

Exterior rear of building near dumpster.

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Repaired/replaced outlets observed

43) Safety, Repair/Replace - Waterproof cover(s) over one electric receptacle was damaged or broken. This is a safety hazard due to the risk of shock and fire. Damaged covers should be replaced where necessary.

Roof

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Repaired as observed at re-inspection

48) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Several electric receptacle(s) did not have power. Recommend asking the property owner(s) about this. Switches may need to be operated to make some receptacles energized. If necessary, a qualified electrician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.

Breakers for various areas appeared to be off, inspector was unable to determine exact location of unpowered outlets in regards to breakers due to incomplete legends.

First Floor:
Left wing - 23
Right wing - 17

Second Floor:
Right wing - 4
Left wing - 7

Third Floor:
Right wing 2
Left wing - 8

Fourth Floor:
Right wing 9

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Inspectors observed 5 first floor and 10 fourth floor outlets to still be lacking power

Additional re-insepct perfromed 4/5/21 9am.

All outlets powered

49) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One light fixture was damaged and/or deteriorated. A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair or replace light fixtures where necessary.

location:
Third floor, right wing

65) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Corrosion was visible on water service supply pipes. Leaks may result because of this. A qualified plumber should evaluate and replace water supply components as necessary.

First floor, behind panel in women's room

66) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Pin holes and/or corrosion were visible on one area(s) of copper water supply pipes. Leaks may result because of this. Recommend evaluate and replace water supply components as necessary.

Was not actively leaking at time of inspection.

Kitchen

67) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Water stains were found below the water heater. This may be a sign that the water heater is failing. A qualified plumbing contractor should evaluate and replace or repair the water heater if necessary.

Kitchen

68) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The sink activation mechanism for several bathroom sinks was not functional. Recommend repair/replacing.

Building manager stated these units are battery operated.

First floor women's 2
First floor men's 2
Second floor men's 2
Second floor women's 4
Third floor women's 3
Third floor men's 3
Fourth floor men's
Fourth floor women's 3

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

All sinks operated

69) Repair/Replace - Water damage was found in the shelving or cabinet components below the sink. Recommend evaluation and repairs as necessary.

Second floor, right wing, kitchenette

70) Repair/Replace - Expansion tank was rusted/had corrosion. Recommend repair or replacement to help ensure against leaks.

First floor utility room

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Expansion tank/gauge replaced

71) Repair/Replace - Pipe for the plumbing vent was disconnected. Recommend reconnecting to help prevent water infiltration and to direct sewer gases directly to the exterior.


Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

System for pipe no longer exists, capped by plumber

87) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Stains and elevated levels of moisture were found in one ceiling area(s). The stain(s) appear to be due to roof leaks. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

Areas were:
Fifth floor

5th floor in front of north wing stairwell entry

5th floor north corner of the cantilevered area on the front of the building.

88) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - The ceiling had low spots. Recommend evaluation and repairs / support by a qualified contractor as needed.

Room(s):
First floor, left wing, rear office

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Repairs observed

89) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Seals between double-pane glass in one window(s) had failed based on condensation or stains between at least one of the panes of glass. A qualified contractor should evaluate entire window and replace glass where necessary.

marked with a blue dot

The client(s) should be aware that evidence of aging seals may be more or less visible from one day to the next depending on the temperature, humidity, sunlight, etc. Windows or glass doors other than those that the inspector identified may also have failed seals and need glass replaced too.

https://homeinspectionsinohio.com/broken-seals

First floor, right wing

90) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Moisture intrusion observed. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.

First floor, right wing

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

No evidence of moisture intrusion observed

91) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Some windows were tilted on the front of the building on the 5th floor. This may be due to settling.
Recommend evaluation and repair as necessary.


Air could be felt coming in around the base of these windows

92) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Roof drains had stains in various areas and at least two active leaks. Recommend evaluation and repair as necessary.

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Sealants applied in areas, no leaking observed

104) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Excessive corrosion and leaking observed for the main fire pump controller station and substations. A qualified professional should evaluate and repair as needed.

1st floor main mechanical room
1st floor men's bathroom mechanical room

Re-inspection for repairs performed 4/1/21, 9am.

Fire systems observed as cleaned, painted, no leaks observed