Abidjan Residential Inspection Template

• Property Name

• Property Address
  Address

• Conducted on

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• Prepared by

• Prepared for

Instructions

• Take General Pictures and add them here for each heading below.

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• Follow the inspection checklist provided in each section

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• Answer each question and provide a required action and picture(s) of the concerned area(s) or item. The required action should be for Landlord (LL), Facilities (FAC), Security (RSO), IT (IRM), Warehouse (WH), or Contractor (CO). Example entries: 1. LL: Replace broken tile. 2. FAC (WO: 12345): Perform PM on all airconnditioners 3. RSO: Repair security door or change exterior locks. 4. IRM: to remove/install radio cables 5. WH: To replace washer and dryer 6. CO: Paint all interior rooms. NOTE: Add work order numbers where possible.

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Grounds (if applicable) (Residential Engineer)

• Add grounds images (if applicable) and choose condition below. Create tasks if actions are required.

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• Grounds observations to consider: 1. Lawns should be green, mowed and edged. 2. Flower beds and ground cover areas should contain only the intended ground cover and plants that covers exposed soil. 3. Hedges should be neatly trimmed and free of debris and weeds at the ground beneath the shrubs. 3. Inspect trees for hazards and trim accordingly. 4. Check irrigation 5. Good drainage, including downspouts, away from the house with no standing water 6. Entrances, decks, landings, and stairs railings and floor finishes are secure.

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• 1. Is the lawn green, mowed and properly edged? (If no, add an action. First, enter (LL: or FAC:) and then state the recommended action. Example: FAC: Perform PM on Aircon. or, LL: Replace Broken tile.

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• 2. Are the flower beds and ground cover areas healthy with no exposed soil or weeds?

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• 3. Are the hedges neatly trimmed and free of debris and weeds underneath?

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• 4. Are the trees properly trimmed, with no sigs of rotted areas and free of hazards?

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• 5. Good drainage, including downspouts, away from the house with no standing water?

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• 6. Entrances, decks, landings, and stairs railings and floor finishes are secure?

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Driveway, Walkways and Entrances (if applicable) (Structural) (Plumbing)

• Add Driveway and Entrance images (if applicable)

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• Driveway and Entrance observations to consider: 1. Look for any damage, cracks, or broken pavers. 2. Look for standing water issues. 3. Inspect storm drains.

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• 1. Are there any damages to report? (structural)

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• 2. Are there signs of standing water or sunken areas? (structural)

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• 3. Are the drains clean and serviceable? (plumbing)

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Exterior Building Surfaces and Structure (Structural)(Electrical)(Plumbing)(HVAC)

• Take some Exterior images

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• Exterior observations: 1. Check the exterior doors to see if they operate smoothly, and are seal tightly when closed with no exposed areas/gaps. 2. Windows seal tightly and screens (if used) are in good condition 3. Walls and foundation areas clear of vegetation. 4. Exterior water spigots not dripping or leaking 5. Walls/roof line free of holes and cracks 6. Vents (supply & exhaust) screened and unobstructed 7. Exterior free from mold/mildew 8. Adequate water drainage near foundation (no standing water) 9. Gutters in good condition and clear of debris 10. Check the painted surfaces, façade and/or stucco for damage or weathering. 11. Any unused wiring or pipes? (if so, have them removed).

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• 1. Do the exterior doors operate smoothly, and are sealed tightly when closed with no exposed areas/gaps? (structural)

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• 2. Are the windows sealed tightly and screens (if used) are in good condition? (structural)

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• 3. Are the walls and foundation areas clear of vegetation? (structrual)

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• 5. Are there any cracks or holes in the walls/roof line or around water, ac and electrical lines? (structural)

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• 6. Are vents (supply & exhaust) screened and clear of obstructions? (HVAC)

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• 7. Is the exterior wall free from mold/mildew? (Structural)

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• 8. Adequate water drainage near foundation (no standing water)? (structural)

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• 9. Are the gutters in good condition and clear of debris? (plumbing)

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• 10. Is the paint, façade and/or stucco in good condition, without flaking or blistering? (structural)

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• 11. Any unused wiring? (if so, have them removed). (Electrical)

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• 12. Any unused piping? (if so, have them removed). (Plumbing)

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Roof (if applicable) (Structural)(Plumbing)

• Take Roof images

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• Consider the following for roof inspections: 1. Is there any physical damage, debris/trash or plants growing on the roof? 2. Are there any roof drainage issues, are they clean, and are the roof drains properly installed? 3. Is the flashing in good condition and properly installed? 4. Are there any signs of standing water? 5. Do all sanitary vents extend higher than any door, window or fresh air intake and have no signs of damage?

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• 1. Is there any physical damage, debris/trash or plants growing on the roof?

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• 2. Are there any roof drainage issues? Are the roof drains dirty and not properly installed? (Plumbing)

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• 3. Is the flashing in good condition and properly installed?

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• 4. Are there any signs of standing water?

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• 5. Do all sanitary vents extend higher than any door, window or fresh air intake and have no signs of damage? (plumbing)

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Attic (if applicable) (Structural)

• Take Images of the attic (if applicable)

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• For attic inspections consider the following: 1. Is there any signs of water damage or leaks (above or below)? 2. Any signs of rodents, insects or pests? 3. If insulated, is the insulation in good conditioned and properly installed? 4. Any signs of mold growth?

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• 1. Is there any signs of water damage or leaks (above or below)?

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• 2. Any signs of rodents, insects or pests?

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• 3. If the attic is insulated, is the insulation in good conditioned and properly installed?

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• 4. Any signs of mold growth?

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Windows, Doors, and Wood Trim (Structural)

• Take several Windows, Doors, and Wood Trim images

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• Windows, Doors, and Wood Trim observations: 1. Are all window frames sealed, weather stripping in good condition, and operate freely? 2. Are all door frames sealed, weather stripping in good condition, and operate freely? 3. Are all trim, baseboards, corner molding, crowns and cornices in good condition (indoor and outdoor)? 4. Any signs of drafts or water leaks/seepage? 5. Any condensation inside double-paned windows?

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• 1. Are all window frames sealed, weather stripping in good condition, and operate freely?

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• 2. Are all door frames sealed, weather stripping in good condition, and operate freely?

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• 3. Are all trim, baseboards, corner molding, crowns and cornices in good condition (indoor and outdoor)?

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• 4. Any signs of drafts or water leaks/seepage?

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• 5. Any condensation inside double-paned windows?

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Interior Rooms (Bedrooms, Den, Dining, Living, Office and Storage Rooms)(Structural)

• Take a Pic of each Room

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• Observations on the interior rooms: 1. Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight, plumb and level; no stains; no chips/damage, and grout is in good condition. 2. Are there any significant cracks in walls, floors or ceilings? 3. Paint, wall covering, paneling in good condition.

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• 1. Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight, plumb and level; no stains; no chips/damage, and grout is in good condition?

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• 2. Are there any significant cracks in walls, floors or ceilings?

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• 3. Paint, wall covering, paneling in good condition?

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Kitchen (Electrical)(HVAC)(Plumbing)(Structural)(Appliance)

• Add Kitchen images

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• Kitchen observations: 1. Working exhaust fan vents to outside. 2. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles for all electrical outlets located within 6 feet of sinks. 3. Dishwasher drains properly and shows no evidence of leaks; door and baskets operate properly. 4. Plumbing under sink has a p-trap and is in good condition and cabinets shows no stains or decay from past leaks. 5. Adequate water flow and pressure for hot and cold water at all fixtures, faucets have clean aerators, hot water temperature is good, and plumbing is sealed at the wall.? 6. Appliances operate properly 7. Cabinets are in good condition; doors and drawers operate properly.

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• 1. Working exhaust fan(s) vents to outside? (HVAC)

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• 2. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles for all electrical outlets located within 6 feet of sinks? (Electrical)

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• 3. Dishwasher drains properly and shows no evidence of leaks; door and baskets operate properly?(Appliance)

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• 4. Plumbing under sink has a p-trap and is in good condition and cabinets shows no stains or decay from past leaks? (Plumbing)

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• 5. Adequate water flow and pressure for hot and cold water at all fixtures, faucets have clean aerators, hot water temperature is good, and plumbing is sealed at the wall? (Plumbing)

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• 6. Appliances operate properly? (Appliance)

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• 7. Cabinets are in good condition; doors and drawers operate properly? (Structural)

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Bathrooms (Electrical)(HVAC)(Plumbing)(Structural)

• Add Images of bathrooms

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• Bathroom Observations: 1. Working exhaust fan vents to exterior and properly sealed/installed. 2. Adequate water flow and pressure for hot and cold water at all fixtures, faucets have clean aerators, hot water temperature is good, and plumbing is sealed at the wall. 3. Tub, shower, sink and floor drains all drain smoothly, are sealed at the wall, and have p-traps. 4. Toilet is stable, with no rocking or stains at base, flushes and fills properly. 5. Caulking inside and outside of tub, floor cabinets/vanity, toilet, bidet and shower is in good condition. 6. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles for all electrical outlets located within 6-feet of sinks. 7. No evidence of leaking around base of tub, sink, toilet, bidet or shower. 8. Are all shower doors and curtains secure and prevent water leakage onto floors? 9. Wall and floor tiles are free of chips and damage and painted walls are in good condition. 10. Are the mirrors in good condition, properly reflective, with no chips or cracks?

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• 1. Working exhaust fans vents to exterior and is properly sealed/installed? (HVAC)

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• 2. Adequate water flow and pressure for hot and cold water at all fixtures, faucets have clean aerators, hot water temperature is good, and plumbing is sealed at the wall? (Plumbing)

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• 3. Tubs, showers, sinks and floor drains all drain smoothly, are sealed at the wall, and have p-traps? (Plumbing)

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• 4. Toilets are stable, with no rocking or stains at base, flushes and fills properly? (Plumbing)

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• 5. Caulking inside and outside of tub, floor cabinets/vanity, toilet, bidet and shower are in good condition? (Structural)

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• 6. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles for all electrical outlets located within 6-feet of sinks? (Electrical)

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• 7. Any evidence of leaking around base of tub, sink, toilet, bidet or shower? (Plumbing)

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• 8. Are all shower doors and curtains secure and prevent water leakage onto floors? (Structural)

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• 9. Wall and floor tiles are free of chips and damage and painted walls are in good condition? (Structural)

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• 10. Are the mirrors in good condition, properly reflective, with no chips or cracks? (Structural)

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Heating and Cooling (HVAC)

• Add Heating and Cooling images

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• Heating and Cooling observations: 1. Air conditioning and heating operate well with good air flow and temperature difference of at least 15-20*degrees between the return and supply air temperatures after desired room temperature is met? 2. Indoor and outdoor units are in good condition and preventative maintenance has been performed? 3. A/C units are installed securely, frames are in good condition and line sets are sealed at wall penetrations?

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• 1. Air conditioning and heating operate well with good air flow and temperature difference of at least 15-20*degrees between the return and supply air temperatures after desired room temperature is met?

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• 2. Indoor and outdoor units are in good condition and preventative maintenance has been performed?

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• 3. A/C units are installed securely, frames are in good condition and line sets are sealed at wall penetrations?

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• Are disconnects properly installed and wire sizes are appropriate?

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Plumbing, Sewer and Water System (Plumbing)

• Add images of major systems

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• Plumbing and Water System observations: 1. Visible pipes show no damage or evidence of leaks and all wall penetrations are sealed. 2. Drain pipes slope toward main waste outlet to sewer or septic system. 3. Water heater is appropriate size for home, operates correctly, relief valve installed with relief line within 6" of the floor, and heater shows no signs of rust. 4. Hot water temperature at fixtures does not exceed 125-degrees Fahrenheit. 5. Water pumps do not short-cycle? 6. Water filters are in good conditioned and replacement filters are new? 7. No evidence of leaks from septic tank.

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• 1. Any damage or evidence of leaks on visible pipes and/or are there unsealed penetrations through the wall around piping?

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• 2. Drain pipes slope toward main waste outlet to sewer or septic system.

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• 3. Water heater is appropriate size for home, operates correctly, relief valve installed with relief line within 6" of the floor, and heater shows no signs of rust?

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• 4. Does the hot water temperature at fixtures exceed 125-degrees Fahrenheit?

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• 5. Water pumps operate well and do not short-cycle?

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• 6. Water filters are in good conditioned and replacement filters are new?

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• 7. Any evidence of leaks from septic tank?

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Electrical System (Electrical)

• Take Electrical System images (panels, lights, switches, outlets, generator, ATS, power conditioner, etc.)

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• Electrical System observations: 1. Is the generator, ATS, main power panels and power conditioner in condition and serviced regularly? 2. Service panel has adequate capacity with cables attached properly and all panel loads are balanced? 3. No aluminum cable for branch circuits. 4. No exposed electrical splices or openings in panels or covers. 5. All lights, outlets and and switches operate properly and LED bulbs/fixtures are used.

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• 1. Is the generator, ATS, main power panels, cables and power conditioner in condition, properly sized and serviced regularly?

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• 2. Service panel has adequate capacity with cables attached properly and all panel loads are balanced?

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• 3. Is there aluminum cable/wiring for branch circuits?

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• 4. Are there exposed electrical splices or openings in panels, load devices, junctions or covers?

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• 5. All lights, outlets and and switches operate properly and LED bulbs/fixtures are used?

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• In all panels, do each independent circuit have a neutral and ground with properly sized conductors?

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• Are the circuits labeled and correct?

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Miscellaneous (Electrical)(Structural)(All trades)

• Miscellaneous images

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• Miscellaneous observations: 1. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order and located in required and recommended areas. 2. Stairway treads and risers are solid. 3. Stair handrails located in required areas are in good condition. 4. Any hazards or concerns?

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• 1. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order and located in required and recommended areas? (Electrical)

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• 2. Stairway treads and risers are solid with no damage or chips? (Structural)

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• 3. Stair handrails located in required areas are in good condition? (Structural)

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• 4. Any other concerns or hazards? (All trades)

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Recommened Upgrades (Residential Engineer)

• Any recommended upgrades?

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Completion

• Overall or additional comments and observations on the property

• Name and Signature of Inspector

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