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Money

Repair

Maintenance

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Monitor

Comment

Client
Jane Roe
5280 Elm Street
Syracuse, 13203
HIN:132030201
Email:Jroe@gmail.com
Inspection Date:07-11-2015

Inspector
Trusted Home Inspections
Andrew Kotary
8242 Dexter pkwy
Baldwinsville, New York 13027
Phone:(315)572-5990
E-Mail:drew13151@gmail.com

ThankyouforchoosingTrustedHomeInspections.
Thisreportisdesignedtobeasthoroughaspossible,butalsoclearandconcise.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionspleasecallusat(315)572-5990

Table of Contents
General Information
Roof & Ventilation
Exterior Walls
Exterior Grounds
Attic

Main Bathroom
Basement Bathroom
Fireplace
General Interior
Kitchen

Laundry
Electrical System
Domestic Water Heater
Heating System
Air Conditioner

Plumbing System
Basement
Safety Concerns

Report Summary
Basement

07/11/2015

Nobalustersonhandrailatbasementsteps.Thisisasafetyhazardandmay
leadtoinjury.Recommendrepairbyaqualifiedcontractor.

Theventpipesforthefurnaceandwaterheaterareventedintothechimney.
Theproblemsisthattherearegapswherethepipesenterintothechimney.
07/11/2015
Thiscancausecarbonmonoxidetoenterbackintothebasement.Recommend
aqualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

Electrical System

Thehomeseemstohave60ampsforelectricalservice.Themaindisconnect
usesa100ampbreaker.Thisisaproblembecausethewiremayheatuptoo
07/14/2015
muchandpossiblycauseafirebeforethebreakertrips.Recommendcontacting
licensedelectriciantorepairasneeded.

07/14/2015

Ontherightsideoftheelectricalpanelthere'sanundersizedwire.Contacta
licensedelectriciantorepairasneeded.

Exterior Grounds

Walkwayisinacceptablecondition.Thereisonesectionthathassettledandis
nolongerlevel.Whichisaslip,trip,andfallhazard.Thissectionislocatedat
07/11/2015
thefrontofthehouseandrightnexttothedriveway.Recommendhavinga
qualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.
Laundry

There'satwistinthedryerventline.Thiscancauselinttobecomecloggedin
07/11/2015 theline,whichcouldbecomeafirehazard.Recommendcontactingaqualified
contractortorepairasnecessary.
Safety Concerns

NoCOdetectorsandoldersmokedetectorswerenotedinhouseattimeof
07/11/2015 inspection.Thisisasafetyrisk.RecommendinstallationofnewsmokeandCO
detectors.
Basement Bathroom

BasementBathroomseemstobeanadditionfromalongtimeago,thiswasnot
07/11/2015 builttostandardbuildingpractices.Recommendcontactingaqualifiedplumber
tofurtherevaluateandrepairasneeded.
Attic

Noaccessdoorsorhatchwasfoundfortheattic.Theinspectorwasunableto
evaluatetheatticandinsidethekneewalls,anditisexcludedfromthis
inspection.Thepossibilityofproblemsdoesexist.Theremaybemold,flashing
07/11/2015
leaks,orinsulationissues.Recommendhavingaqualifiedcontractorinstall
accesshatchesasnecessaryandasperstandardbuildingpracticestoallowfor
periodicevaluationofatticspaces.
Basement

SumppumpisnotconnectedtoaGFIoutletandisalsopoweredwithan

SumppumpisnotconnectedtoaGFIoutletandisalsopoweredwithan
07/11/2015 extensioncord.Extensioncordsshouldn'tbeusedforpermanentwiring.
Recommendalicensedelectricianrepairasneeded.

Inthebasementthereisajunctionboxlocatedontheceilingnearthelaundry
area.Thisjunctionboxismissingitscover,alsoontheceilingbetweenthegas
meterandthewatermain,thereareafewwiresstickingoutfromtheceiling
07/12/2015 tiles.Atthetimeofinspectionthesewireswerenotlive.SinceIamunableto
determinewherethesewiresgo,andwhetherornottheycanstillbeenergized,
myrecommendationistocontactalicensedelectriciantorepairbothissuesas
needed.
Basement Bathroom

07/11/2015

Thereisaleakatthetoilet.Recommendcontactingaqualifiedplumberto
repairasneeded.

Exterior Grounds

Soilisincontactwithorlessthan6"fromsidingand/ortrim.Recommend
07/11/2015 gradingsoilsothere'satleast6"ofspacebetweenthesidingandtrimandthe
soilbelow.

07/11/2015

Areasofdrivewayinneedofrepair.Thiscouldleadtofurtherdamageifleftas
is.Recommendhavingaqualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

Insomespotsthefoundationpargecoatisdeteriorated.Thiscanallowmoisture
07/11/2015 topenetratethefoundationandcausefurtherdeterioration.Recommend
qualifiedcontractorrepairasnecessary.

Plantsandshrubsareincontactwithsiding,chimneyandA/Cunit.Recommend
07/14/2015 pruningormovingshrubssothere'satleastaonefootgapbetween
plants/shrubsandthesiding,chimneyandA/Cunit.
Exterior Walls

07/11/2015

Sidingisdamagedinoneareaatthefrontofthehouse.Aqualifiedcontractor
shouldbecontactedtorepairasnecessary.

GFCIonbackexteriorwallisnotworkingproperly.It'swiredcorrectlybutitdid
07/11/2015 nottripwhentested.Recommendcontactingalicensedelectriciantorepairas
needed.

07/11/2015

Cablelineistolowtotheground.Recommendcontactingcablecompanyand
havethemrepairasneeded.


07/11/2015

Thereisasectionofdeterioratedtrimonthebottomleft,nexttothestepsof
thefrontentrydoor.Recommendhavingaqualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

Mostwindowshaddeterioratedcaulkandgapsatthewindowflashing.Thiscan
07/14/2015 easilyallowwatertoleakintothehouse.Recommendcontactingqualified
contractortorepairasneeded.
General Interior

Intheclosetofoneofthebedroomsthereisanelectricalwirenotsecuredand
07/11/2015 danglingitsentrypointtothelight.Contactaqualifiedelectriciantorepairas
necessary.

07/11/2015

Lightindinningroomworks,butisnotproperlywired.Recommendaqualified
electricianrepairasneeded.

Behindthechairwiththegreencircleisanoutletthatisnotworkingatallandis
07/11/2015 alsonotattachedtothewallatall.Itwilljustpullrightoutfromthewall.
Recommendaqualifiedelectricianrepairasneeded.
Laundry

Thelaundryroomsinkhadacoupleofissues.First,Thereisasmallleakinthe
plumbingtowardsthefloor.Second,Iwasunabletodetermineiftherewasap
07/11/2015 trapattachedtothesinksplumbing.Itmaybeintheconcreteslab,orthere
maynotbeoneatall.Recommendhavingaqualifiedplumberfurtherevaluate
andrepairtheseissuesasneeded.
Roof & Ventilation

Treesareoverhangingroofandarewithin10feetofroofvertically.Recommend
07/11/2015 Contactingqualifiedcontractortoprunetreessothey'reatleast10feetabove
roof,ordon'toverhangtheroof.

Guttershadextensions,Theoneinthefrontofthehousewasnotlongenough
togetwaterawayfromthefoundation.Thishascausedsomemoistureintrusion
inthebasement.(whichwillbeaddressedinthebasementsectionofthis
07/11/2015
report.)Alsotheconcretepaverunderthegutterextensionisnotflatandtilts
towardsthehouse.whichisaddingtothegutterextensionissue.Recommenda
qualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

07/11/2015

Thereareafewbricktowardsthetopofthechimneythataredeterioratedand
inneedofrepair.Recommendcontactingaqualifiedmasontorepairasneeded.

Basement

Theceilingtilesinthebasementmaybemadeoutofsometypeofasbestoslike
material.Thereareafewfriabletilesthatmayneedtoberemoved.
07/11/2015
Recommendcontactingaqualifiedcontractortofurtherevaluateandrepairas
necessary.

Full Report
General Information
Start time:9:00AM
End time:11:00AM
Present at inspection:Owner
House is::Occupied
Type of house:1familyhouse
Weather condition:Clear
Temperature:Warm
Ground Condition:Dry

Foundation:Basement
Excluded from inspection:Shed
Excluded from inspection:SepticSystem
House Number:Noteasiliyseenfromstreet
Report Number:11773
Age of house:70Yearsold
Inspector:AndrewKotary

Concerningmoldinahome/building.Whilewewillreportanysubstancethat
appearstobemold,theonlytruewaytodetermineifmoldispresentistohave
amoldcompany/specialistinspectandtestformold.UpstateHomeInspection
07/09/2015 Servicedoesnotperformmoldtestingormoldinspection's.Anymentionof
moldinthisreportshouldbeconsideredarecommendationtobringinamold
specialisttoinspectandtestformold.Ifyouhaveaspecificconcernreguarding
mold,consultamoldspecialistforadvice.

07/09/2015

Thisisnotacodecompliantinspection.Thelocalmunicipalityshouldbe
contactedforanyquestionsorconcernsinrelationtolocalbuildingcodes.

Homewasoccupiedattimeofinspection.Somepartsofthehomemaynothave
07/11/2015 beenabletobeinspectedduetofurnitureandotherbelongingsthatmayhave
beeninthewayoftheinspector.

Recommendation:Aftermovingintothehouse,Istronglyrecommendhaving
thelockschanged.Overtheyears,previousownersmayhavedistributedthe
08/11/2015 keystofamilyandfriends.Anewsetoflockswouldinsureprivacyandsecurity.
Ifthehousehasremotegaragedooropeners,Iwouldrecommendchangingthe
codeaccessalso.

Roof ventilation:Gableandridgevents

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Roof & Ventilation

Roof ventilation:Gableandridgevents
Roof Inspection Method:Fromground
Roof Type:Gable
Roof covering:ArchitecturalShingle
Roof approximate age:Midlife
Roof penetrations:Ventpipe
Gutter material:Aluminum
Downspout material:Aluminum
Gutter extensions:Noted,butnotlongenough
Chimney appears to be built:Exterior
Spark arrester/rain cap:Noted
Chimney made of:Brick
Flue noted:Notedattopofchimney

Treesareoverhangingroofandarewithin10feetofroofvertically.Recommend
07/11/2015 Contactingqualifiedcontractortoprunetreessothey'reatleast10feetabove
roof,ordon'toverhangtheroof.

Guttershadextensions,Theoneinthefrontofthehousewasnotlongenough
togetwaterawayfromthefoundation.Thishascausedsomemoistureintrusion
inthebasement.(whichwillbeaddressedinthebasementsectionofthis
07/11/2015
report.)Alsotheconcretepaverunderthegutterextensionisnotflatandtilts
towardsthehouse.whichisaddingtothegutterextensionissue.Recommenda
qualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

Rearofhouse

07/11/2015

Thereareafewbricktowardsthetopofthechimneythataredeterioratedand
inneedofrepair.Recommendcontactingaqualifiedmasontorepairasneeded.

Gutteratrearofhousehassomedebrisinit.thiscouldcausetheguttertoclog
07/11/2015 andoverflow.Recommendcleaninggutters.Thiswillhelpkeepmeltingsnow
andrainwaterfromcausingdamagetothehouse.

Thereseemstobetwolayersofshinglesontheroof.Thisisnotrecommended.

Thereseemstobetwolayersofshinglesontheroof.Thisisnotrecommended.
Sincetherearetwolayers,itmeansthatthesheathing,flashing,and
underlaymentmaynothavebeencheckedtoseeiftheywereinneedofrepair.
07/11/2015 Plus,withthefactthatthereisnoaccesstotheattic,itmakesitimpossibleto
knowifthisiscausinganyproblems.Recommendkeepinganeyeonthis
sectionofthehouse,andifanyproblemsarisecontactaqualifiedcontractorto
repairasneeded.

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Exterior Walls
Wall structure:Woodframe
Wall covering material:Vinyl
Condition of wall::Good
Trim:Vinyl
Trim condition:Good
Door material:Wood
Windows:Vinylwindows
Electrical service type:Overhead

Overhead wires threatened:No

Service size:60Amp
Drip loop present:Yes
Meter amperage:200Amp
Voltage:120/240volts
Meter caulking intact:Above

07/11/2015

Sidingisdamagedinoneareaatthefrontofthehouse.Aqualifiedcontractor
shouldbecontactedtorepairasnecessary.

GFCIonbackexteriorwallisnotworkingproperly.It'swiredcorrectlybutitdid

GFCIonbackexteriorwallisnotworkingproperly.It'swiredcorrectlybutitdid
07/11/2015 nottripwhentested.Recommendcontactingalicensedelectriciantorepairas
needed.

07/11/2015

Cablelineistolowtotheground.Recommendcontactingcablecompanyand
havethemrepairasneeded.

07/11/2015

Thereisasectionofdeterioratedtrimonthebottomleft,nexttothestepsof
thefrontentrydoor.Recommendhavingaqualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.


Mostwindowshaddeterioratedcaulkandgapsatthewindowflashing.Thiscan
07/14/2015 easilyallowwatertoleakintothehouse.Recommendcontactingqualified
contractortorepairasneeded.

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Exterior Grounds
Exterior of foundation walls:Block
Window wells:Metal
Grading within 6 foot of house:Aboutlevel
Grading beyond 6 foot of house:Slopesaway
Driveway:Asphalt
Driveway condition:Smallcracks
Walkway to front entry:Concrete
Walkway condition:Acceptable
Trees & shrubs too close to house:Ontherightofthehouse
Fence material:Wood
Fence condition:Feltsecure
A/C Compressor condition:Good
A/C during operation:Soundsgood
A/C air discharge:Warm
A/C low pressure refrigerant line::Insulated
A/C Pad:plastic
Electrical disonnect::Noted-Goodcondition
Exterior foundation exposure:Lessthan1foot
Exterior foundation observed?:deterioratedsurfaceswithsmallcracks
Window well condition:Acceptable

Walkwayisinacceptablecondition.Thereisonesectionthathassettledandis
nolongerlevel.Whichisaslip,trip,andfallhazard.Thissectionislocatedat
07/11/2015
thefrontofthehouseandrightnexttothedriveway.Recommendhavinga
qualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

Soilisincontactwithorlessthan6"fromsidingand/ortrim.Recommend
07/11/2015 gradingsoilsothere'satleast6"ofspacebetweenthesidingandtrimandthe
soilbelow.

07/11/2015

Areasofdrivewayinneedofrepair.Thiscouldleadtofurtherdamageifleftas
is.Recommendhavingaqualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

Insomespotsthefoundationpargecoatisdeteriorated.Thiscanallowmoisture

Insomespotsthefoundationpargecoatisdeteriorated.Thiscanallowmoisture
07/11/2015 topenetratethefoundationandcausefurtherdeterioration.Recommend
qualifiedcontractorrepairasnecessary.

Plantsandshrubsareincontactwithsiding,chimneyandA/Cunit.Recommend
07/14/2015 pruningormovingshrubssothere'satleastaonefootgapbetween
plants/shrubsandthesiding,chimneyandA/Cunit.

Therearehighmoisturelevelsbehindthesidingatthefrontofthehome.This
maybeoccurringduetothefactthatthereareslatetilesrightnexttothe
foundationofthehouse.Whichmaybecausingrainwatertosplashbehindthe
07/11/2015
siding,Thisismorethanlikelythesourceoftheproblem.Recommend
removingtheslatetiles,andmonitoringthisarea.Ifthisareacontinueshaving
moistureissuescontactaqualifiedcontractortorepairasneeded.

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Attic
Attic access:Noaccess

Noaccessdoorsorhatchwasfoundfortheattic.Theinspectorwasunableto
evaluatetheatticandinsidethekneewalls,anditisexcludedfromthis
inspection.Thepossibilityofproblemsdoesexist.Theremaybemold,flashing
07/11/2015
leaks,orinsulationissues.Recommendhavingaqualifiedcontractorinstall
accesshatchesasnecessaryandasperstandardbuildingpracticestoallowfor
periodicevaluationofatticspaces.
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Main Bathroom
Bathroom location:Secondfloorhallway
Shower:Withtub
Tub:Builtin
Surround:Ceramictile
Surround condition:Good
Number of sinks:One
Sink type:Pedastal
Toilet:Flushed

Toilet condition:Good
Floor:Ceramictile
Floor condition:Good
Leaks:Nonenoted
Caulking:Intact
Ventilation:FanandWindow
Outlets:One
GFI's:Yes

Functional Flow Test:Acceptabledropinpressure

07/11/2015 Nomajordefectsintheupstairsbathroom.

accesstoshowerplumbing

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Basement Bathroom
Bath location:Basement
Bathroom outlet:Notnoted
Toilet:Notedandflushed-leaknoted
Floor:Vinyl
Floor:Ceramictile
Floor condition:Poor
Caulking appears::Missing
Ventilation:Fan

Number of sinks:None
Shower:stall
Surround:Sheetgoods
Wall Condition:Poor
Ceiling Condition:Poor

BasementBathroomseemstobeanadditionfromalongtimeago,thiswasnot
07/11/2015 builttostandardbuildingpractices.Recommendcontactingaqualifiedplumber
tofurtherevaluateandrepairasneeded.

07/11/2015

Thereisaleakatthetoilet.Recommendcontactingaqualifiedplumberto
repairasneeded.

Pictureisupsidedowntobetterreadmeter

Fireplace material:Brick

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Fireplace
Fireplace material:Brick
Fireplace Location:Familyroom
Inspected:Level1Inspection
Damper:Operatedandperformedasdesignred
Flu liner:Wasnotvisible
Depth of hearth extension:12inches
Depth of fireplace hearth:18inches

Fireplacewasinacceptableconditionattimeofinspection.Everythingoperated
07/11/2015 asitshould.Recommendhavingaleveltwoinspectionandcleaningdonebya
qualifiedchimneyservicecompany.

Condition of walls:Smallcracks

Carbon Monoxide detector:Notnoted

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General Interior
Condition of walls:Smallcracks
Stairs:Betweenlevelsandtobasement
Outlets:Mixof2and3prongedoutlets
Smoke detectors:NotNoted
Ceilings:Plaster
Ceiling style:Flat
Ceiling condition:Smallcracks
Walls appear to be made of:Plaster

Carbon Monoxide detector:Notnoted

Floor coverings:Hardwood
When bounced on:Anormalamountofbounce
Generally floors feel:Level
Mostly doors are following type:Wood
Condition of doors:Good
Windows were mostly:Doublehung
Windows appear made of:Vinyl
Stairs condition:Good

Intheclosetofoneofthebedroomsthereisanelectricalwirenotsecuredand
07/11/2015 danglingitsentrypointtothelight.Contactaqualifiedelectriciantorepairas
necessary.

07/11/2015

Lightindinningroomworks,butisnotproperlywired.Recommendaqualified
electricianrepairasneeded.

Behindthechairwiththegreencircleisanoutletthatisnotworkingatallandis
07/11/2015 alsonotattachedtothewallatall.Itwilljustpullrightoutfromthewall.
Recommendaqualifiedelectricianrepairasneeded.

Thereareafewcracksinthewallsandceilingsupstairs.Morethanlikelythisis
fromthehomesettlingthroughouttheyears.Recommendmonitoringthese
07/11/2015
areas.Ifareasgetworsecontactaqualifiedcontractortofurtherevaluatethe
situationandrepairasneeded.

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Kitchen
Cabinets:Wooden
Opened and closed and found:seemedtofunction
Cabinets are secure:Yes
Counter tops:SolidSurfaceMaterial
Counter tops securely fastened:Yes
Kitchen floor:Linoleum
Dishwasher age:Older
Kitchen sink:Porcelainovermetal

Ventilation:Fannoted

Ran water and found:Noleaks

Disposal:None
Refrigerator age:Older
Range type:Electric
Range age:Older
Operated oven and found:Gaveoffheat
Number of GFCI outlets:Two
GFCI outlets working properly:Yes

07/11/2015 Nomajordefectsfoundinthekitchenattimeofinspection.

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Laundry
Dryer vent material::Flexiblevinyltorigidmetal
Location::Basement
Washing machine::Maytag
Washing machine age::Older
Connections from water, drain & electric::Noted
Dryer::Maytag
Dryer age::Older
Dryer power::Electric

Vented to::Exterior

There'satwistinthedryerventline.Thiscancauselinttobecomecloggedin
07/11/2015 theline,whichcouldbecomeafirehazard.Recommendcontactingaqualified
contractortorepairasnecessary.

Thelaundryroomsinkhadacoupleofissues.First,Thereisasmallleakinthe
plumbingtowardsthefloor.Second,Iwasunabletodetermineiftherewasap
07/11/2015 trapattachedtothesinksplumbing.Itmaybeintheconcreteslab,orthere
maynotbeoneatall.Recommendhavingaqualifiedplumberfurtherevaluate
andrepairtheseissuesasneeded.

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Electrical System
Location of main disconnect:Inmainentryroom
Grounding observed to:Watermainonhouseside
Grounding connection feels:Secure
If grounded to water main, is meter jumped:Yes
Location of main panel:Basement
Type of protection:Circuitbreakers
Main disconnect rating:60Ampbreaker
Type of branch circuit wiring:NMsheathed(Romex)
Aluminum branch wiring present:No
Double tapped breakers:No
Additional room:Yes
Missing covers:No
15 amp breaker:14Guagewire
20 amp breaker:12Guagewire
20 amp breaker:14Guagewire
30 amp breaker:10Guagewire

Thehomeseemstohave60ampsforelectricalservice.Themaindisconnect
usesa100ampbreaker.Thisisaproblembecausethewiremayheatuptoo
07/14/2015
muchandpossiblycauseafirebeforethebreakertrips.Recommendcontacting
licensedelectriciantorepairasneeded.

07/14/2015

Ontherightsideoftheelectricalpanelthere'sanundersizedwire.Contacta
licensedelectriciantorepairasneeded.

Manufacturer:AOSmith

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Domestic Water Heater

Manufacturer:AOSmith
Type:Tank
Energy source:Naturalgas
Estimated age:Beyondtheendofitsusefullife
Capacity:40Gallons
Safety relief valve:Wasnoted
Safety extension:Wasnoted
Supply valve:Wasnoted
Drain discharge to:Floor
Rust or corrosion:Wasnotnoted
Tested hot water:Hotwaterwasreceivedatfaucet
Location:Basement

Hotwaterheaterworkedproperlyattimeofinspection,Fromitsserialnumberit
07/11/2015 appearstobeolderthan10yearsoldandisolderthanitsestimatedusefullife.
Thishotwaterheatermayneedreplacingatanytime.

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Heating System
Apparent age of unit:Older
Heating system type:Forcedhotair
Energy source:Gas
Combustion air supply:Interior
Thermostat was turned on, the system:Firedorgaveheat
Emergency shut off:Attachedtounit
Flue pipes:Noted,piitchuptochimney
Flue pipes:Airgapnoted
System location:Basement
Brand name:Lennox

07/11/2015 Systemoperatedasdesignedondayofinspection.

07/11/2015

Recommendthatthissystembeservicedtothemanufacturer'ssuggested
maintenanceprogrambyaqualifiedheatingandcoolingtechnician.
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Air Conditioner
Brand:Lennox
Central Cooling:CentralAir
A/C Type:SplitSystem
Status:Operated
Approximate age of system:Midlife
A/C energy source:Electric
Conditioned Air:Feltcool

07/11/2015 Airconditioneroperatedasdesignedondayofinspection.

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Plumbing System
Water service type:Public
Main entry pipe:Galvanized
Location of main water meter:Basement
Location of main water shut-off:Nexttometer
Interior supply pipes:Copper
With multiple fixtures running:Acceptabledecreaseinflow
Waste system pipes:Castiron
Main waste line cleanouts:Noted
Vent pipe observed:Onroof

Waterwasranatthekitchensinkforthedurationoftheinspection.Otherthan
07/11/2015 theleaksdiscussedinthisreport,therewerenootheractiveleaksnotedattime
ofinspection.

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Basement
Basement access:Stairsfrominterior
Foundation walls:Exposedtoview
Ceiling framing:Hiddenfromview
Foundation walls made of:Concreteblock
Basement floor:Pouredconcreteslab
Water stains observed on:Walls
General area dampness:Somemoisturesigns
General area dampness:Dehumidifiernoted
Ventilation:Windows
Pier/support post material:Steel
Support column condition:Appearsintact
Sump pump:Submersiblepump
Sump pump works:Yes,butisnotGFIprotected
Floor structure above:Woodjoists
Insulation material:None
Beam material:Steel
Windows:Wood
Chimney in basement:Block
Chimney condition:Good
Floor drainage:Frenchdrainandsumppump

07/11/2015

Nobalustersonhandrailatbasementsteps.Thisisasafetyhazardandmay
leadtoinjury.Recommendrepairbyaqualifiedcontractor.

Theventpipesforthefurnaceandwaterheaterareventedintothechimney.
Theproblemsisthattherearegapswherethepipesenterintothechimney.
07/11/2015
Thiscancausecarbonmonoxidetoenterbackintothebasement.Recommend
aqualifiedcontractorrepairasneeded.

SumppumpisnotconnectedtoaGFIoutletandisalsopoweredwithan
07/11/2015 extensioncord.Extensioncordsshouldn'tbeusedforpermanentwiring.
Recommendalicensedelectricianrepairasneeded.


Inthebasementthereisajunctionboxlocatedontheceilingnearthelaundry
area.Thisjunctionboxismissingitscover,alsoontheceilingbetweenthegas
meterandthewatermain,thereareafewwiresstickingoutfromtheceiling
07/12/2015 tiles.Atthetimeofinspectionthesewireswerenotlive.SinceIamunableto
determinewherethesewiresgo,andwhetherornottheycanstillbeenergized,
myrecommendationistocontactalicensedelectriciantorepairbothissuesas
needed.

Theceilingtilesinthebasementmaybemadeoutofsometypeofasbestoslike
material.Thereareafewfriabletilesthatmayneedtoberemoved.
07/11/2015
Recommendcontactingaqualifiedcontractortofurtherevaluateandrepairas
necessary.

Somesignsofmoistureonfoundationwalls.Iftherepairtothegutterextension
07/11/2015 inatthefrontofthehomeiscompletedandtherestillseemstotobewater
enteringthefoundation,contactaqualifiedcontractortorepairasneeded.

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Safety Concerns
Outlets were tested for GFI:Usingatestingplug
Carbon Monoxide noted:No

NoCOdetectorsandoldersmokedetectorswerenotedinhouseattimeof
07/11/2015 inspection.Thisisasafetyrisk.RecommendinstallationofnewsmokeandCO
detectors.

This home inspection is a visual non-intrusive inspection that is in accordance with the
current Standards of Practice of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors posted
at http://www.nachi.org/sop.htm
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