Griffin's Quality Home Inspections
P.O. Box 4401
Alpharetta GA 30005-6929
678-701-7089
Alpharetta GA 30005-6929
678-701-7089
Inspector: Jesse Griffin
Summary
| Client(s): | Joshua Thurston |
| Property address: | 540 Springside Dr SE Atlanta GA 30354-2213 |
| Inspection date: | Monday, November 8, 2021 |
This report published on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 3:36:28 AM EST
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 | Safety | Poses a safety hazard |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Serviceable | Item or component is in serviceable condition |
Grounds
1) Missing extension for down spout drainage.
Missing extension for down spout drainage.
Crawl Space
2) No vapor barrier was installed in the crawl space. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms due to the likelihood of water evaporating from the soil below up into the structure. A 6 mil black plastic sheet should be placed over all exposed soil with seams overlapped to 24 inches, and not in contact with any wood structural components. The sheeting should be held in place with bricks or stones, not wood. Recommend that a qualified contractor install a vapor barrier per standard building practices.
No vapor barrier was installed in the crawl space. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms due to the likelihood of water evaporating from the soil below up into the structure. A 6 mil black plastic sheet should be placed over all exposed soil with seams overlapped to 24 inches, and not in contact with any wood structural components. The sheeting should be held in place with bricks or stones, not wood. Recommend that a qualified contractor install a vapor barrier per standard building practices.
3) The vapor barrier in areas of the crawl space was . Soil was exposed as a result and will allow water from the soil to evaporate up into the structure. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. A 6 mil black plastic sheet should be placed over all exposed soil with seams overlapped to 24 inches, and not in contact with any wood structural components. The sheeting should be held in place with bricks or stones, not wood. Recommend that a qualified person replace or repair the vapor barrier where necessary and per standard building practices.
Vapor Barrier does not cover the full crawl space area.
The vapor barrier in areas of the crawl space was . Soil was exposed as a result and will allow water from the soil to evaporate up into the structure. This is a conducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. A 6 mil black plastic sheet should be placed over all exposed soil with seams overlapped to 24 inches, and not in contact with any wood structural components. The sheeting should be held in place with bricks or stones, not wood. Recommend that a qualified person replace or repair the vapor barrier where necessary and per standard building practices.Vapor Barrier does not cover the full crawl space area.
4) The screens for one or more crawl space vents were damaged. Vermin or pets can enter the crawl space and nest, die and/or leave feces and urine. Vermin often damage under-floor insulation too. Recommend that a qualified person install or replace screens where necessary using 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch wire mesh.
The screens for one or more crawl space vents were damaged. Vermin or pets can enter the crawl space and nest, die and/or leave feces and urine. Vermin often damage under-floor insulation too. Recommend that a qualified person install or replace screens where necessary using 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch wire mesh.
Roof
5) Extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes for one or more downspouts were . Water can accumulate around the building foundation or inside crawl spaces or basements as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install, replace or repair extensions as necessary so rainwater drains away from the structure.
Downspout missing extensions.
Extensions such as splash blocks or drain pipes for one or more downspouts were . Water can accumulate around the building foundation or inside crawl spaces or basements as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install, replace or repair extensions as necessary so rainwater drains away from the structure.Downspout missing extensions.
Electric
6) One outlet located in the master bedroom is not wired properly and needs to be evaluated and repaired by a professional Electrician.
One outlet located in the master bedroom is not wired properly and needs to be evaluated and repaired by a professional Electrician.
7) Missing electrical panel shut-off.
Missing electrical panel shut-off.
8) One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices protecting receptacles at the master bath wouldn't reset when tripped. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.
One or more ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) devices protecting receptacles at the master bath wouldn't reset when tripped. This is a potential shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair as necessary.
9) One or more receptacles were broken or damaged. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician replace such receptacles as necessary.
One or more receptacles were broken or damaged. This is a potential shock or fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician replace such receptacles as necessary.
10) Outlets did not work. Located in the first guest bedroom on the left-side of the hallway. Needs to be evaluated and repaired by a professional Electrician.
Outlets did not work. Located in the first guest bedroom on the left-side of the hallway. Needs to be evaluated and repaired by a professional Electrician.
11) One or more slots where circuit breakers are normally installed were open in panel(s) #. Energized equipment was exposed and is a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified person install closure covers where missing.
One or more slots where circuit breakers are normally installed were open in panel(s) #. Energized equipment was exposed and is a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified person install closure covers where missing.
12) No permanently installed carbon monoxide alarms were found. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. Recommend installing approved CO alarms outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. For more information, visit:
https://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
No permanently installed carbon monoxide alarms were found. This is a potential safety hazard. Some states and/or municipalities require CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes being sold. Recommend installing approved CO alarms outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. For more information, visit:https://www.reporthost.com/?COALRM
13) Branch circuit wiring installed in buildings built prior to the mid 1980s is typically rated for a maximum temperature of only 60 degrees Celsius. This includes non-metallic sheathed (Romex) wiring, and both BX and AC metal-clad flexible wiring. Knob and tube wiring, typically installed in homes built prior to 1950, may be rated for even lower maximum temperatures. Newer electric fixtures including lighting and fans typically require wiring rated for 90 degrees Celsius. Connecting newer fixtures to older, 60-degree-rated wiring is a potential fire hazard. Repairs for such conditions may involve replacing the last few feet of wiring to newer fixtures with new 90-degree-rated wire, and installing a junction box to join the old and new wiring.
It is beyond the scope of this inspection to determine if such incompatible components are installed, or to determine the extent to which they're installed. Based on the age of this building, the client should be aware of this safety hazard, both for existing fixtures and when planning to upgrade with newer fixtures. Consult with a qualified electrician for repairs as necessary.
Branch circuit wiring installed in buildings built prior to the mid 1980s is typically rated for a maximum temperature of only 60 degrees Celsius. This includes non-metallic sheathed (Romex) wiring, and both BX and AC metal-clad flexible wiring. Knob and tube wiring, typically installed in homes built prior to 1950, may be rated for even lower maximum temperatures. Newer electric fixtures including lighting and fans typically require wiring rated for 90 degrees Celsius. Connecting newer fixtures to older, 60-degree-rated wiring is a potential fire hazard. Repairs for such conditions may involve replacing the last few feet of wiring to newer fixtures with new 90-degree-rated wire, and installing a junction box to join the old and new wiring.It is beyond the scope of this inspection to determine if such incompatible components are installed, or to determine the extent to which they're installed. Based on the age of this building, the client should be aware of this safety hazard, both for existing fixtures and when planning to upgrade with newer fixtures. Consult with a qualified electrician for repairs as necessary.
Water Heater
15) Missing flue. I have added a picture of a properly installed water heater with a flue that I will have a green arrow pointing to it.
Missing flue. I have added a picture of a properly installed water heater with a flue that I will have a green arrow pointing to it.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)
16) One or more heating or cooling ducts have come apart, or had significant gaps at junctions. This can result in reduced energy efficiency and increased moisture in surrounding spaces. Recommend that a qualified HVAC contractor make permanent repairs as necessary. For example, by securely supporting ducts and installing approved tape or mastic at seams.
This is located in the crawl space area.
One or more heating or cooling ducts have come apart, or had significant gaps at junctions. This can result in reduced energy efficiency and increased moisture in surrounding spaces. Recommend that a qualified HVAC contractor make permanent repairs as necessary. For example, by securely supporting ducts and installing approved tape or mastic at seams.This is located in the crawl space area.
Kitchen
18) The dishwasher was . Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
The dishwasher was . Recommend that a qualified specialist evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.
19) The refrigerator was . Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. The refrigerator may need replacing.
The refrigerator was . Recommend that a qualified person repair as necessary. The refrigerator may need replacing.
Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks
20) The hot water supply flow for the shower at location(s) #Master Bathroom was low or inoperable. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as necessary.
The hot water supply flow for the shower at location(s) #Master Bathroom was low or inoperable. Recommend that a qualified plumber evaluate and repair as necessary.