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Consists
of a Structural and Mechanical Inspection.
The
Structural part of the home inspection will cover the following
areas:
1. Foundation (interior and exterior structural)
2. Roof Covering
3. Roof Framing and Bracing
4. Cross Ventilation
5. Site Conditions
6. Porches
The
Mechanical part of the home inspection will cover the following
areas:
1. A/C & Heating Systems
a. Air
Conditioning System Cooling Properly
b.
Inspect visible supply lines
c.
Safety Disconnects
d.
Furnace Installation
e.
Cross Contamination
f.
Venting
g. Gas
leak connections
2.
Plumbing Systems
a.
System drainage at fixtures
b.
Plumbing leaks and drips
c. Gas
leaks at connections
d. Gas
leaks at meter
3.
Water Heater
a.
Proper Installation
b. Vent
Pipe Installation
c. Test
Temperature / Pressure Relief valve
d.
Check recognized Hazards
4.
Electrical Systems
a.
Operation of fixtures
b.
Proper wire/breaker installation and ground fault interrupters (GFI)
c.
Check for Aluminum wiring
d.
Reverse polarity and open grounds
e.
Grounding of vent hood, stove, ceiling fans, and applicable
appliances
f.
Bonding of Neutral bar
g.
Conduit Installations
h.
Appliance operation (ovens, disposal, dishwasher) not (washer,
dryer, refrigerator) |