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Roofing:
roof covering on both sloped and flat roofs; all flashings at walls,
chimneys, valleys and transitions; skylights; vents; chimney condition; all
other roof penetrations; drainage gutters and downspouts; evidence of
deteroration or leaks; vulnerable areas; improper installations; sheathing
and signs of condensation or deterioration viewed from the attic, and
more.

Exterior:
wall covering; trim; windows; doors; flashings; wall penetrations; eaves,
soffits and fascia; decks, railings and stairs; patios, sidewalks and
driveways; window wells; site grading, drainage, vegetation and retaining
walls where they impact the structure and more.

Garage:
roof and wall coverings, flashings and penetrations; windows and entry
doors; overhead doors and operators; foundation and structural
components; electrical service, distribution and devices; heaters, controls,
fuel supplies and chimneys; plumbing fixtures and more.

Structure:
visible portions of the foundation - exterior and interior; support columns;
floor systems - beams, joists, connections and fasteners, floor sheathing;
wall construction where visible; roof structure - trusses, rafters, ceiling
joists, connectors and fasteners, roof sheathing; exterior and interior signs
of movement or settling; water infiltration and more.

Heating:
heating equipment type and fuel supply; equipment age; operation of
pilot or ignition; burners; chimneys; clearanc to combustibles and
serviceability; fans; pumps; normal operating controls; accessible safety
systems; combustion and fresh air intakes; filters; ducts or distribution;
presence of heat source in each room; gas and wood fireplaces and
chimneys; improper installations and more.

Cooling:
cooling type and energy source; equipment age; electrical supply;
operation (air temperature permitting); normal operating controls;
distribution systems and more.

Plumbing:
water supply and distribution piping; main supply shut off valve;
functional flow and pressure; drain, waste and vent piping; faucets;
toilets; sinks; bathtubs, showers and their enclosures; signs of water
leaking or cross-sontamination; water heaters and chimneys; gas meter
and distribution piping; exterior hose supply and shut offs; sump pump
and more.

Electrical:
service mast, meter base and entrance wiring; main service panel; main
disconnect; circuit breakers and appropriate wire sizing; wire materials
and methods; sub-panels; grounding; polarity and grounding of outlets;
ground-fault circuit breakers and outlets; arc-fault circuit breakers;
representative number of outlets, switches and connected fixtures;
improper installations or devices; smoke detectors and more.

Interiors:
ceilings; walls; floors; windows; doors; stairs; railings; cabinets;
countertops; signs of leaks or condensation damage; safety concers and
more (this is not an inspection of cosmetic damage or wear).

Insulation and Ventilation:
insulation and vapor barrier in walls where visible and at selected electrical
outlets; attic insulation; bathroom, kitchen and laundry ventilation
systems; attic ventilation; missing insulation; improper exhaust ducting
and terminations; signs of harmful condensation and more.
For More Information see:
Standards of Practice
Expectations of the Inspection