1)  Evidence of rodent infestation was found in the form of feces in the attic. Consult with the property owner about this. A qualified person should make repairs to seal openings in the structure, set traps, and clean rodent waste as necessary. Recommend following guidelines in these Center for Disease Control articles:
http://www.reporthost.com/?SEALUP
http://www.reporthost.com/?TRAPUP
http://www.reporthost.com/?CLEANUP

2)  Cracks were found in one or more areas of the exterior stucco finish. This is common on structures with smooth stucco. Cracks are aesthetic and may appear every 5 to 7 years. New owners may wish to repair the cracks for aesthetic reasons.

5)  Significant amounts of debris such as leaves, needles, seeds, etc. have accumulated on the roof surface. Water may not flow easily off the roof, and can enter gaps in the roof surface. Leaks can occur as a result. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. Recommend cleaning debris from the roof surface now and as necessary in the future.

8)  Window crank for the garage window was not securely attached to the window. Recommend repair.

9)  Some drawers in the garage cabinets are difficult to operate. Recommend repair.

12)  One or more electric receptacles at the bar area had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices. General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:

• Outdoors (since 1973)
• Bathrooms (since 1975)
• Garages (since 1978)
• Kitchens (since 1987)
• Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
• Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
• Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)

For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GFCI

13)  One or more electric receptacles appeared to have no power. Recommend asking the property owner about this. Switches may need to be operated or GFCI/AFCI protection may need to be reset to make some receptacles energized. If necessary, recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair.

Exterior Outlet

14)  Breakers in the exterior electrical panel were not seated properly and could possibly have bad connections. Breakers should not stick out. Recommend evaluation and repair by a qualified electrician.

15)  No screws were present for the exterior electrical panels interior cover. Recommend replacing.

16)  Exterior electrical panel cover does not close and latch properly. Recommend repair.

17)  GFCI outlet in the upstairs bathroom for the front bedroom was wired incorrectly and will not function as intended. Recommend repair.

18)  The service drop wires were in contact with trees or vegetation. This can result in damage to wiring insulation or broken wires during high winds. Recommend pruning trees or vegetation as necessary. The utility company may prune trees at no charge.

21)  The bathtub jets were not evaluated at the time of inspection. The water supply lines have not been in use for a while and the water has large amounts of sediment and is discolored. Recommend evaluation of the plumbing system for the cause of the sediment and brown water.

**Usually, the water clears up roughly within an hour. It did not clear.**

27)  The water heater's earthquake straps or struts were substandard. For example, they may allow significant movement or use substandard fasteners. This is a potential safety hazard in the event of an earthquake due to the risk of the water heater tipping over, gas lines breaking if it's gas-fired, or electric wiring being damaged if powered by electricity. Leaks can also occur in water-supply pipes. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace existing earthquake reinforcement per standard building practices.

28)  The outer flame shield for the water heater combustion chamber was missing. This is a potential fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified person replace any missing flame shields.

29)  Corrosion or rust was found at the supply pipes or fittings. This can indicate past leaks, or that leaks are likely to occur in the future. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and replace components or make repairs as necessary.

35)  A converted gas burning fireplace was noted at inspection. The damper was operational with no damper clamp installed. Gas burning fireplaces emit Co2 and do not emit smoke. The damper clamp ensures that the Co2 can escape the chimney and not into the structure.


Lower and upper fireplaces

36)  Folding glass door was off track on the fireplace in the living room. Recommend repair.

37)  No water or ice was available from the refrigerator. Water line may not be connected. Recommend evaluation and repair.

38)  The under-sink food disposal was inoperable. Recommend that a qualified contractor repair or replace as necessary.

Island sink

39)  1 cooktop burner(s) were inoperable. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

Left Rear

40)  Water faucet at the range appears to be leaking. Recommend repair.

41)  One or more cabinet drawers were difficult to open or close. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

43)  Recommend replacing shower heads in the jr master bathroom.

44)  Cabinet hardware such as hinges, latches, closers, magnets or pulls at location(s) #D were loose, missing or damaged at one or more cabinet drawers, doors or turntables. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

45)  The sink at location(s) #B and D drained slowly. Recommend clearing drain and/or having a qualified plumber repair if necessary.

Upstairs common area bathroom, right sink.

52)  Condensation or staining was visible between multi-pane glass in one or more 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.

Bedroom #1
Bedroom #2

53)  Window cranks at several locations were not securely attached to the windows. Recommend repair.

54)  Cover plates were missing in one or more area. Recommend replacing where missing.

55)  Built in drawer in the master bedroom was off track. Recommend repair.

56)  Lock mechanisms on one or more windows were difficult to operate. This can pose a security risk. Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary.

Common area upstairs bathroom
Bedroom #4