THE INSPECTION TOUR
Your Inspector will conduct a detailed review of
the following categories:
ATTIC

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Access to attic
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Structural supports
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Roof sheathing & ceiling joists
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Insulation
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Ventilation
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Evidence of moisture penetration
HEATING
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All installed heating equipment
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Vent systems, flues, chimneys
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Distrubution systems
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Fuel-burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts
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Fuel-burning accessories installed in fireplaces
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Chimneys & vents (systems)

ELECTRICAL

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Service drop(s) service conductors, (entrance) raceways & cables
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Service equipment and main disconnects
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Service grounding
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Interior components of service panels & sub-panels
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Service grounding
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Conductors
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Overcurrent protections devices
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A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches & receptacles
INTERIOR
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Walls, ceilings & floors
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Steps, stairways & railings
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Countertops & cabinets
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Doors & windows
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Garage vehicle doors, garage door operators, and safety related issues involving the garage door & garage in general
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Installed ovens, ranges, surface cooking appliances, microwave ovens, dishwasher & garbage grinder by using normal operating controls to activate the primary functions

CRAWL SPACES
SLAB ONGRADE
BASEMENT

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Accessible foundation and floor
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Crawl area & ventilation
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Window (if applicable)
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Load bearing girders
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Support columns
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Sill, sub floor, and floor joists
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Interior chimney (if applicable)
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Check for evidence of wood destroying insects
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Inspect for water penetration, past or active
COOLING

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Central and permanently installed cooling equipment
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Distribution systems
EXTERIOR

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Wall coverings, flashing & trim
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Exterior doors
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Attached and adjacent decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings
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Eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible from the ground level
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vegegation, grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls that are likely to adversely affect the building.
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Adjacent and entryway walkways, patios, and driveways
PLUMBING
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Interior water supply & distribution
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Interior drain, waste, & vent systems, including fixtures
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Water heating equipment, & hot water supply systems
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Vent systems, flues, & chimneys (exterior only where not readily visible)
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Fuel storage & fuel distribution systems
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Sewer ejectors, sump pumps, & related piping
