Information

  • Document Number:

  • Audit Title:

  • Site Location (Base / State):

  • Location
  • Unit Inspected:

  • Contractor(s) Performing Work:

  • Site Superintendent:

  • Inspection Performed By:

  • Inspection Conducted On:

Previous Inspection:

  • Are there any outstanding deficiencies from previous inspections?

Site Work / Grounds:

  • Proper grading drainage away from house?

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  • No evidence of standing water?

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  • No leaks from septic tank or leech field?

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  • Yard, landscaping, trees and walkways in good condition?

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  • No branches or bushes touching house or overhanging the roof?

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  • Exterior structures (fences, sheds, decks, retaining walls, detached garages) in<br>good condition, no evidence of termite damage or rotted wood?

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  • Railings on stairs and decks are adequate and secure?

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  • Driveways, sidewalks, patios, entrance landings in good condition, and pitched<br>away from structure?

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  • Downspout drainage directed away from structure?

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Exterior Structure:

  • Ridge and fascia board lines appear straight and level?

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  • Sides of house appear straight, not bowed or sagging

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  • Window and doorframes appear square (especially bowed windows)?

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  • Visible foundation in good condition - appears straight, plumb, with no significant<br>cracks?

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Exterior Surfaces:

  • Adequate clearance between ground and wood siding materials (6" minimum); no<br>wood-to-earth contact?

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  • Siding: no cracking, curling, loose, rot or decay?

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  • Masonry veneers: no cracks in joints, no broken, spalling or flaking components?

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  • Stucco: no large cracks (discuss all stucco cracks with a professional inspector)?

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  • Vinyl or aluminum siding: no dents, damage, no bowing or loose siding?

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  • No vines on surface of structure?

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  • Exterior paint or stain: no flaking or blisters?

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  • No stains on exterior surfaces?

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Windows, Doors, & Trim:

  • Wood frames and trim pieces are secure, no cracks, rot or decay?

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  • Joints around frames are caulked?

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  • No broken glass (window or storm panes) or damaged screens, no broken doublepaned,<br>insulated window seals?

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  • Muntin and mullion glazing compound in good condition?

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  • Storm windows or thermal glass used?

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  • Drip caps installed over windows?

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Roof:

  • Composition shingles: no curling, no cupping, no loss of granulation particulate,<br>no broken, damaged or missing shingles, no more than two layers of roofing?

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  • Wood shingles or shakes: no mold, rot or decay, no cracked/broken/missing<br>shingles, no curling?

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  • Flat roofs: no obvious patches, no cracks or splits, minimal blisters/"alligatoring"<br>and wrinkles, no silt deposits (indicates improper drainage), sealed tar at flashings?

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  • Flashing around roof penetrations?

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  • No evidence of excess roofing cement/tar/caulk?

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  • Soffits and fascia: no decay, no stains?

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  • Exterior venting for eave areas: vents are clean and not painted over?

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  • Gutters: no decay or rust, joints sealed, attached securely to structure, no bending<br>or sagging, no sections of gutter or downspout missing, gutters clean, no mud deposits?

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  • Chimneys: straight, properly flashed, no evidence of damaged bricks or cracked<br>joints, mortar/cement cap in good condition?

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Attic:

  • No stains on underside of roofing, especially around roof penetrations?

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  • No evidence of decay or damage to structure?

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  • Sufficient insulation and properly installed insulation (moisture barrier installed<br>closest to the heated area of the house)?

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  • Adequate ventilation, clear path into attic for air entering through soffit vents,<br>adequately sized gable end louvers, all mechanical ventilation operational?

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  • No plumbing, exhaust or appliance vents terminating in attic?

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  • No open electrical splices?

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Interior Rooms:

  • Fireplace: no cracking or damaged masonry, no evidence of back-drafting (staining<br>on fireplace façade), damper operates properly, flue has been cleaned, flue is lined?

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  • Floors, walls and ceilings appear straight and plumb and level?

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  • No stains on floors, walls or ceilings?

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  • Flooring materials in good condition?

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  • No significant cracks in walls or ceilings?

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  • Windows and exterior doors operate easily and latch properly, no broken glass, no<br>sashes painted shut, no decay; windows and doors have weather-stripping, "weep holes"<br>installed?

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  • Interior doors operate easily and latch properly, no damage or decay, no broken<br>hardware?

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  • Paint, wall covering, and paneling in good condition?

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  • Wood trim installed well and in good condition?

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  • Lights and switches operate properly?

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  • Adequate number of three pronged electrical outlets in each room?

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  • Electrical outlets test properly (spot check)?

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  • Heating/cooling source in each habitable room?

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  • Evidence of adequate insulation in walls?

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Kitchen:

  • Working exhaust fan that is vented to the exterior of the building?

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  • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ("GFCI") protection for electrical outlets within 6<br>feet of the sink(s)?

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  • Dishwasher: drains properly, no leaks, baskets, door spring operates properly?

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  • No leaks in pipes under sinks?

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  • Floor in cabinet under sink solid, no stains or decay?

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  • Water flow in sink adequate?

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  • No excessive rust or deterioration on garbage disposal or waste pipes?

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  • Built- in appliances operate properly?

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  • Cabinets in good condition: doors and drawers operate properly?

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Bathrooms:

  • Working exhaust fan that doesn't terminate in the attic space?

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  • Adequate flow and pressure at all fixtures?

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  • Sink, tub and shower drain properly?

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  • Plumbing and cabinet floor under sink in good condition?

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  • If sink is metal, it shows no signs of rust, overflow drain doesn't leak?

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  • Toilet operates properly?

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  • Toilet stable, no rocking, no stains around base?

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  • Caulking in good condition inside and outside of the tub and shower area?

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  • Tub or shower tiles secure, wall surface solid?

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  • No stains or evidence of past leaking around base of bath or shower?

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Crawl Space:

  • Adequately vented to exterior?

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  • Insulation on exposed water supply, waste and vent pipes?

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  • Insulation between crawl space and heated areas, installed with vapor barrier<br>towards heated area?

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  • No evidence of insect damage?

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  • No evidence of moisture damage?

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Basement / Mechanical Room:

  • No evidence of moisture?

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  • Exposed foundation; no stains no major cracks, no flaking, no efflorescence?

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  • Visible structural wood: no sagging, no damage, no decay, no stains, no damage<br>from insects, sills attached to foundation with anchor bolts?

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  • Insulation at rim / band joists?

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Electrical:

  • Visible wiring: in good condition, no "knob-and-tube" wiring, no exposed splices,<br>cables secured and protected?

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  • Service panel: adequate capacity, all cables attached to panel with cable<br>connectors; fuses or breakers are not overheating?

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  • No aluminum cable for branch circuits?

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Plumbing:

  • Visible pipes: no damage, no evidence of leaks, no signs of stains on materials<br>near pipes; drain pipes slope slightly down towards outlet to septic/sewage system?

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  • Water heater: no signs of rust, vented properly, sized to produce adequate<br>quantities of hot water for the number of bedrooms in the house?

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  • Water pump: does not short cycle?

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  • Galvanized pipes do not restrict water flow?

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  • Well water test is acceptable?

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Heating / Cooling Systems

  • Appears to operate well throughout (good air flow on forced hot air systems)?

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  • Flues: no open seams, slopes up to chimney connection?

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  • No rust around cooling unit?

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  • No combustion gas odor?

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  • Air filter(s) clean?

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  • Ductwork in good condition?

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  • No asbestos on heating pipes, water pipes or air ducts?

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  • Separate flues for gas/oil/propane and wood/coal?

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Miscellaneous:

  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors where required by local ordinances?

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  • Stairway treads and risers solid?

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  • Stair handrails where needed and in good condition?

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