| |
|
Electrical |
| |
|
• |
Electrical
panel, service size and other components |
| |
|
• |
Proper
grounding |
| |
|
• |
Presence
of over current protection |
| |
|
• |
Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) |
| |
|
• |
Presence
of aluminum branch wiring |
| |
|
• |
Receptacle
polarity |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Heating
and Air Conditioning (HVAC) |
| |
|
• |
Heat
pump, gas furnace, boiler, burners, etc. |
| |
|
• |
Duct
work or hydronic lines |
| |
|
• |
Proper
venting |
| |
|
• |
Fuel
supply |
| |
|
• |
Filter |
| |
|
• |
Condensate
drain, overflow pan and drain |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Plumbing |
| |
|
• |
Visible
supply, drain and waste components |
| |
|
• |
Report
visible leaks |
| |
|
• |
Check
traps for leaks, improper venting and corrosion |
| |
|
• |
Water
heater and presence of temperature pressure relief valve |
| |
|
• |
Exteriors
hose bibs |
| |
|
• |
Report
on presence of visible polybutylene |
| |
|
• |
Supply
line and main shut-off |
| |
|
• |
Overall
function, flow and drainage |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Foundation/Structure
|
| |
|
• |
Observe
visible and accesible framing and structural condition |
| |
|
• |
Floors
for visible severe sagging or damage |
| |
|
• |
Signs
of previous termite or insect treatment |
| |
|
• |
Accesible
crawl space/basement for moisture |
| |
|
• |
Overall
condition of mortar joints |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Exterior,
Windows & Doors |
| |
|
• |
Type
and condition of cladding (brick, vinyl, etc.) |
| |
|
• |
Paint,
stain, caulking and sealant condition |
| |
|
• |
Test
working condition of windows and doors |
| |
|
• |
Driveways,
patios, decks, porches |
| |
|
|
|
| |
|
Roof,
chimney |
| |
|
• |
Condition
of flashings, valleys, skylights, plumbing vents and other
roof penetrations |
| |
|
• |
Evidence
of water infiltration |
| |
|
• |
Overall
structural condition |
| |
|
• |
General
condition of gutters and downspouts |
