MT Olympus
(801) 915-0675
1849 W 12015 S
Riverton UT 84065-7513
Riverton UT 84065-7513
Inspector: Gerald Gumeson
Inspector's email: Gerald@mtolyinspections.com
NACHI17052230
Summary
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| Client(s): | Great Clients |
| Property address: | 760 Perfect Neighborhood, Mighty, USA 20202 |
| Inspection date: | Monday, August 18, 2025 |
This report published on Saturday, August 23, 2025 1:20:49 PM MDT
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
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3) 
One or more sections of outdoor wiring were exposed and not rated for exterior use / subject to damage. This is a potential shock hazard.
Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing conduit, re-routing wires or replacing wiring.
One or more sections of outdoor wiring were exposed and not rated for exterior use / subject to damage. This is a potential shock hazard.Recommend that a qualified electrician repair per standard building practices. For example, by installing conduit, re-routing wires or replacing wiring.
12) No spark screen or rain cap was installed at one or more chimney flue terminations.
Spark screens reduce the chance of embers exiting the flue and causing fires. They also prevent wildlife (e.g. birds, rodents, raccoons) from entering flues.
Rain caps prevent water from entering flues, mixing with combustion deposits and creating caustic chemicals which can corrode flues.
They also prevent damage to masonry from freeze-thaw cycles and prevent metal components (e.g., dampers, metal firebox liners) from rusting.
Recommend that a qualified person install rain caps with spark screens per standard building practices where missing.
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No spark screen or rain cap was installed at one or more chimney flue terminations. Spark screens reduce the chance of embers exiting the flue and causing fires. They also prevent wildlife (e.g. birds, rodents, raccoons) from entering flues.
Rain caps prevent water from entering flues, mixing with combustion deposits and creating caustic chemicals which can corrode flues.
They also prevent damage to masonry from freeze-thaw cycles and prevent metal components (e.g., dampers, metal firebox liners) from rusting.
Recommend that a qualified person install rain caps with spark screens per standard building practices where missing.
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21) 
Thermal insulation installed in the attic to limit heat gain and loss in the living space is uneven and substandard in some areas.
Recommend that insulation be properly distributed to cover all portions of the attic located above the home living space.
All work should be performed by a qualified contractor.
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Some attic areas were inaccessible due to lack of permanently installed walkways and the possibility of damage to insulation and ceilings below.
These areas are excluded from this inspection.
Thermal insulation installed in the attic to limit heat gain and loss in the living space is uneven and substandard in some areas. Recommend that insulation be properly distributed to cover all portions of the attic located above the home living space.
All work should be performed by a qualified contractor.
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Some attic areas were inaccessible due to lack of permanently installed walkways and the possibility of damage to insulation and ceilings below.
These areas are excluded from this inspection.
22) The roof structure had substandard attic ventilation. This is common for older homes. Soffit vents were never installed or blocked by thermal insulation.
This can result in high attic and roof surface temperatures, reduce the life of the roof covering materials, and/or increase cooling costs.
Standard building practices require one free square foot of ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic space.
Vents should be evenly distributed between the lowest points of the roof structure (soffit) and the highest points (peak) to promote air circulation.
Often this means that both soffit vents and box or ridge vents are installed. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and install vents per standard building practices.
Diagram
The roof structure had substandard attic ventilation. This is common for older homes. Soffit vents were never installed or blocked by thermal insulation.This can result in high attic and roof surface temperatures, reduce the life of the roof covering materials, and/or increase cooling costs.
Standard building practices require one free square foot of ventilation for every 150 square feet of attic space.
Vents should be evenly distributed between the lowest points of the roof structure (soffit) and the highest points (peak) to promote air circulation.
Often this means that both soffit vents and box or ridge vents are installed. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and install vents per standard building practices.
Diagram
23) This property has energized "knob and tube" wiring, which was commonly installed prior to 1950. It is ungrounded and considered unsafe by today's standards.
Over time, the wire's insulation may become brittle and fall apart or wear thin, resulting in exposed conductors and a risk of shock and/or fire.
This wiring is also easily damaged by covering it with insulation (a common practice), and incorrectly tapping new wiring into it.
A licensed electrical contractor should evaluate this wiring to verify it is allowed in this jurisdiction and certify that the system is safe.
What is Knob and tube?
Note: Some insurance companies may be unwilling to offer homeowner's insurance for properties with knob and tube wiring and note here for client information.
This property has energized "knob and tube" wiring, which was commonly installed prior to 1950. It is ungrounded and considered unsafe by today's standards. Over time, the wire's insulation may become brittle and fall apart or wear thin, resulting in exposed conductors and a risk of shock and/or fire.
This wiring is also easily damaged by covering it with insulation (a common practice), and incorrectly tapping new wiring into it.
A licensed electrical contractor should evaluate this wiring to verify it is allowed in this jurisdiction and certify that the system is safe.
What is Knob and tube?
Note: Some insurance companies may be unwilling to offer homeowner's insurance for properties with knob and tube wiring and note here for client information.
24) 
In the sub panel, two conductors were installed in a circuit breaker lug designed for only one. This condition is improper.
Recommend correction by a qualified electrical contractor.
"Double taps" What are they? and ways they are corrected
In the sub panel, two conductors were installed in a circuit breaker lug designed for only one. This condition is improper. Recommend correction by a qualified electrical contractor.
"Double taps" What are they? and ways they are corrected
28) The main panel cover had one or more gaps where circuit breakers were missing. This condition may allow a person to come into contact with energized electrical components.
These gaps should be filled with twist-out blanks designed for this purpose. This potential shock/electrocution hazard should be corrected by a qualified electrical contractor.
The main panel cover had one or more gaps where circuit breakers were missing. This condition may allow a person to come into contact with energized electrical components. These gaps should be filled with twist-out blanks designed for this purpose. This potential shock/electrocution hazard should be corrected by a qualified electrical contractor.
29) In the sub panel there is a multiwire branch circuit , which is where 2 ungrounded (hot) conductors will share a single grounded (neutral) conductor.
There are special requirements for this type of circuit, which must be followed to insure safety. The breakers must be installed on separate bus bars (next to each other).
The breaker handles must be tied together in the sub panel, so that if one breaker trips it will cut power to both circuits.
This can be accomplished using handle ties, or a double pole breaker. Inspector recommends evaluation by a qualified electrician.
In the sub panel there is a multiwire branch circuit , which is where 2 ungrounded (hot) conductors will share a single grounded (neutral) conductor.There are special requirements for this type of circuit, which must be followed to insure safety. The breakers must be installed on separate bus bars (next to each other).
The breaker handles must be tied together in the sub panel, so that if one breaker trips it will cut power to both circuits.
This can be accomplished using handle ties, or a double pole breaker. Inspector recommends evaluation by a qualified electrician.
31) The flue pipe on water heater is improperly pitched. Flue pipes should have a minimum rise of 1/4 inch per foot of length to ensure safe venting.
This may result in back drafting, which can result in the release of the invisible, odorless, tasteless, toxic products of combustion into the living space.
Excessive exposure can lead to serious illness or death. A qualified HVAC contractor should repair/replace the flue as necessary.
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Warping of the plastic escutcheons visible at the water pipe connections of this water heater near the draft diverter indicate that the water heater has been back drafting.
Back drafting can be caused by various conditions, and can result in the release of invisible, odorless, tasteless, toxic products of combustion into the living space.
Excessive exposure can lead to serious illness or death. The Inspector highly recommends further evaluation by a qualified plumbing or HVAC contractor.
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The flue pipe on water heater is improperly pitched. Flue pipes should have a minimum rise of 1/4 inch per foot of length to ensure safe venting.This may result in back drafting, which can result in the release of the invisible, odorless, tasteless, toxic products of combustion into the living space.
Excessive exposure can lead to serious illness or death. A qualified HVAC contractor should repair/replace the flue as necessary.
More Info
Warping of the plastic escutcheons visible at the water pipe connections of this water heater near the draft diverter indicate that the water heater has been back drafting.
Back drafting can be caused by various conditions, and can result in the release of invisible, odorless, tasteless, toxic products of combustion into the living space.
Excessive exposure can lead to serious illness or death. The Inspector highly recommends further evaluation by a qualified plumbing or HVAC contractor.
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32) 
The water heater manufacture date is 2013 and appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection.
To help maximize the water heater life span, the Inspector recommends service every few years by a qualified contactor or technician.
Such maintenance might include: Tank flush, Anode rod replacement and have the TPR valve tested.
How to drain a water heater
The estimated useful life for a water heater is 8 to 12 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This water heater appears to be approaching this age.
When it comes time to replace water heater there are new NAECA standards for water heater efficiency that went into effect in 2015.
New Regulations Video
The water heaters are installed in series. This water heater is the tempering tank, and the temperature can be turned down to heat the water to ambient room temperature.
At the time of the inspection the thermostats on both water heaters were set at the same temperature. This tank was the first to turn when there was a call for hot water.
If both tanks are used continually, then this tank is doing most the work, and will wear out sooner than tank #2, possibly twice as fast if usage is very heavy.
The continual influx of cold water into this water heater will use more energy and produce more moisture and cause more stress on the steel tank.
To save energy and put less stress on this water heater recommend adjusting the thermostat on this water heater to a lower temperature or off.
In Series Water Heaters
The water heater manufacture date is 2013 and appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection. To help maximize the water heater life span, the Inspector recommends service every few years by a qualified contactor or technician.
Such maintenance might include: Tank flush, Anode rod replacement and have the TPR valve tested.
How to drain a water heater
The estimated useful life for a water heater is 8 to 12 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This water heater appears to be approaching this age.
When it comes time to replace water heater there are new NAECA standards for water heater efficiency that went into effect in 2015.
New Regulations Video
The water heaters are installed in series. This water heater is the tempering tank, and the temperature can be turned down to heat the water to ambient room temperature.
At the time of the inspection the thermostats on both water heaters were set at the same temperature. This tank was the first to turn when there was a call for hot water.
If both tanks are used continually, then this tank is doing most the work, and will wear out sooner than tank #2, possibly twice as fast if usage is very heavy.
The continual influx of cold water into this water heater will use more energy and produce more moisture and cause more stress on the steel tank.
To save energy and put less stress on this water heater recommend adjusting the thermostat on this water heater to a lower temperature or off.
In Series Water Heaters
33) Warping of the plastic escutcheons visible at the water pipe connections of this water heater near the draft diverter indicate that the water heater has been back drafting.
Back drafting can be caused by various conditions, and can result in the release of invisible, odorless, tasteless, toxic products of combustion into the living space.
Excessive exposure can lead to serious illness or death. The Inspector highly recommends further evaluation by a qualified plumbing or HVAC contractor.
More Info
For safety reasons the Inspector recommends installing a carbon monoxide detector 5 to 20 feet from any gas burning appliance.
Where to place CO alarms
Warping of the plastic escutcheons visible at the water pipe connections of this water heater near the draft diverter indicate that the water heater has been back drafting.Back drafting can be caused by various conditions, and can result in the release of invisible, odorless, tasteless, toxic products of combustion into the living space.
Excessive exposure can lead to serious illness or death. The Inspector highly recommends further evaluation by a qualified plumbing or HVAC contractor.
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For safety reasons the Inspector recommends installing a carbon monoxide detector 5 to 20 feet from any gas burning appliance.
Where to place CO alarms
34) The temperature/pressure relief (TPR) valve drain line for this water heater was flush with concreate floor and was blocked at the time of the inspection.
A drain line that terminates less than 6 inches from the floor can result in the water heater exploding if or when the valve opens due to restricted venting.
This is a dangerous condition that should be corrected immediately by a qualified plumbing contractor.
TPR valves What is it? And Why is it So Important?
The temperature/pressure relief (TPR) valve drain line for this water heater was flush with concreate floor and was blocked at the time of the inspection.A drain line that terminates less than 6 inches from the floor can result in the water heater exploding if or when the valve opens due to restricted venting.
This is a dangerous condition that should be corrected immediately by a qualified plumbing contractor.
TPR valves What is it? And Why is it So Important?
36) There are gaps or holes in the return air plenum. This duct work should be airtight within 10 feet of the furnace. This is a safety hazard.
Because there is a gas burning appliance in this area, this duct work should be tightly sealed to prevent the possibility of pulling toxic products of combustion into the living area.
The Inspector recommends correction by a qualified HVAC contractor. Example might be to use metal tape designed for this purpose to seal these areas.
There is what appears to be a natural gas line routed through the furnace's return air duct. This a defective installation and a safety hazard.
Recommend a qualified HVAC contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
There are gaps or holes in the return air plenum. This duct work should be airtight within 10 feet of the furnace. This is a safety hazard.Because there is a gas burning appliance in this area, this duct work should be tightly sealed to prevent the possibility of pulling toxic products of combustion into the living area.
The Inspector recommends correction by a qualified HVAC contractor. Example might be to use metal tape designed for this purpose to seal these areas.
There is what appears to be a natural gas line routed through the furnace's return air duct. This a defective installation and a safety hazard.
Recommend a qualified HVAC contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.
37) The furnace system appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection.
The Inspector recommends that furnace cleaning, service and certification be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure a safe and efficient operating condition exist.
This furnace appeared to be installed in 2004. This servicing should be performed now and every few years in the future, or as per the manufacture's recommendations.
Prevent CO-Poisonings
The estimated useful life for forced air heating system is 15 to 20 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This unit appears to be approaching this age.
The furnace system appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection.The Inspector recommends that furnace cleaning, service and certification be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure a safe and efficient operating condition exist.
This furnace appeared to be installed in 2004. This servicing should be performed now and every few years in the future, or as per the manufacture's recommendations.
Prevent CO-Poisonings
The estimated useful life for forced air heating system is 15 to 20 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This unit appears to be approaching this age.
38) Four gas-fired appliances were installed with a combined flue. Proper sizing ensures adequate draft for all appliances and prevents unsafe conditions.
Four gas-fired appliances may be vented into the same flue if they are on the same floor and the flues are properly sized and your local jurisdiction approves of that installation.
At the next service, a qualified HVAC contractor should evaluate the installation and make repairs if necessary to meet local requirements.
Four gas-fired appliances were installed with a combined flue. Proper sizing ensures adequate draft for all appliances and prevents unsafe conditions.Four gas-fired appliances may be vented into the same flue if they are on the same floor and the flues are properly sized and your local jurisdiction approves of that installation.
At the next service, a qualified HVAC contractor should evaluate the installation and make repairs if necessary to meet local requirements.
41) The air-conditioning system appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection. The manufacture date is 2008.
Recommend the evaporator coil (cooling coil at furnace) and condensate pan/line be cleaned.
Some sources claim that energy efficiency is degraded by about five percent each year as the coils get dirtier due to accumulated dust and grime.
The Inspector recommends that system cleaning be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure a safe and efficient operating condition exist.
The estimated useful life for an air conditioning compressor is 8 to 15 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This unit appears to have exceeded this age.
Three Simple AC Maintenance Items
The circuit breaker installed at the main panel for the service disconnect and for the exterior AC compressor/condenser unit is incompatible with the manufacturers label.
A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
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The air-conditioning system appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection. The manufacture date is 2008.Recommend the evaporator coil (cooling coil at furnace) and condensate pan/line be cleaned.
Some sources claim that energy efficiency is degraded by about five percent each year as the coils get dirtier due to accumulated dust and grime.
The Inspector recommends that system cleaning be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure a safe and efficient operating condition exist.
The estimated useful life for an air conditioning compressor is 8 to 15 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This unit appears to have exceeded this age.
Three Simple AC Maintenance Items
The circuit breaker installed at the main panel for the service disconnect and for the exterior AC compressor/condenser unit is incompatible with the manufacturers label.
A qualified electrician should evaluate and repair as necessary.
More Info
43) One or more return supply duct(s) were sealed up or repurposed. This may allow unhealthy conditions to develop and will not allow the furnace to function as it was designed.
The Inspector strongly recommends that the main floor return ducts are evaluated by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure that the return air ducts are working as intended.
One or more return supply duct(s) were sealed up or repurposed. This may allow unhealthy conditions to develop and will not allow the furnace to function as it was designed. The Inspector strongly recommends that the main floor return ducts are evaluated by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure that the return air ducts are working as intended.
45) The furnace system appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection.
The Inspector recommends that furnace cleaning, service and certification be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure a safe and efficient operating condition exist.
This furnace appeared to be installed in 2004. This servicing should be performed now and every few years in the future, or as per the manufacture's recommendations.
Prevent CO-Poisonings
The estimated useful life for forced air heating system is 15 to 20 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This unit appears to be approaching this age.
The furnace system appeared to be functioning as designed at the time of the inspection.The Inspector recommends that furnace cleaning, service and certification be performed by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure a safe and efficient operating condition exist.
This furnace appeared to be installed in 2004. This servicing should be performed now and every few years in the future, or as per the manufacture's recommendations.
Prevent CO-Poisonings
The estimated useful life for forced air heating system is 15 to 20 years depending on usage, maintenance practices and other factors. This unit appears to be approaching this age.
46) The furnace filter is not easily accessible. Recommend that a return air grille that will accept a filter be installed.
A qualified HVAC contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
Example
The air handler's filter(s) are the wrong size. The correct sized filter(s) should be installed.
As a result, unfiltered air will flow through the system, and the heating/cooling equipment life and the indoor air quality may be reduced.
How to choose the right filter
The furnace filter is not easily accessible. Recommend that a return air grille that will accept a filter be installed. A qualified HVAC contractor should evaluate and repair as necessary.
Example
The air handler's filter(s) are the wrong size. The correct sized filter(s) should be installed.
As a result, unfiltered air will flow through the system, and the heating/cooling equipment life and the indoor air quality may be reduced.
How to choose the right filter
50) One or more gaps exist in the fire box. This is a fire hazard since heat from fires may reach wood wall cavities surrounding the fireplace.
The fireplace should be inspected now and annually by a qualified chimney service contractor, cleaned and repaired as necessary.
Based on the age of fireplace and chimney, it is highly recommended that the contractor performs a Level II inspection to ensure that safe conditions exist .
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One or more gaps exist in the fire box. This is a fire hazard since heat from fires may reach wood wall cavities surrounding the fireplace. The fireplace should be inspected now and annually by a qualified chimney service contractor, cleaned and repaired as necessary.
Based on the age of fireplace and chimney, it is highly recommended that the contractor performs a Level II inspection to ensure that safe conditions exist .
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51) This gas fireplace appeared to be discontinued. The gas was shut-off and there is combustible materials stored in the fire box. This is a potential safety hazard.
If the clients plan to use the fireplace, recommend a full inspection to more accurately determine the condition of the fireplace and to ensure that safe conditions by a specialist.
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The fireplace hearths is damaged and/or deteriorated. For example, loose or broken tiles and/or bricks. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
This gas fireplace appeared to be discontinued. The gas was shut-off and there is combustible materials stored in the fire box. This is a potential safety hazard.If the clients plan to use the fireplace, recommend a full inspection to more accurately determine the condition of the fireplace and to ensure that safe conditions by a specialist.
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The fireplace hearths is damaged and/or deteriorated. For example, loose or broken tiles and/or bricks. A qualified contractor should evaluate and make repairs as necessary.
52) Stains and spalling on the interior of the foundation wall at the level of the exterior grade indicated that exterior surface runoff is seeping through the foundation wall at this level.
The Inspector recommends action be taken to divert water away from the foundation exterior. The Inspector recommends correction by a qualified contractor.
Stains and spalling on the interior of the foundation wall at the level of the exterior grade indicated that exterior surface runoff is seeping through the foundation wall at this level. The Inspector recommends action be taken to divert water away from the foundation exterior. The Inspector recommends correction by a qualified contractor.
60) An insufficient number of smoke/CO alarms are installed. This is a life-safety issue.
The Inspector recommends installation of additional smoke detectors by a qualified contractor to provide improved fire protection to sleeping areas.
An insufficient number of smoke/CO alarms are installed. This is a life-safety issue.The Inspector recommends installation of additional smoke detectors by a qualified contractor to provide improved fire protection to sleeping areas.
61) Closet light fixtures were missing, and electrical conductors were exposed to touch. This condition may represent a potential fire or shock hazard.
The Inspector recommends proper termination of conductors and a light fixture or listed cover be installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
Closet light fixtures were missing, and electrical conductors were exposed to touch. This condition may represent a potential fire or shock hazard.The Inspector recommends proper termination of conductors and a light fixture or listed cover be installed by a qualified electrical contractor.
62) There was no handrail installed to protect these staircase. This condition is a potential fall hazard and does not comply any current building safety standards.
The Inspector recommends that a graspable handrail be installed by a qualified contractor if necessary.
There was no handrail installed to protect these staircase. This condition is a potential fall hazard and does not comply any current building safety standards.The Inspector recommends that a graspable handrail be installed by a qualified contractor if necessary.