Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
Housing Audit pt. 1
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REPORT OVERVIEW
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THE HOUSE IN PERSPECTIVE
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS REPORT
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SATISFACTORY
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MARGINAL
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POOR
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MAJOR CONCERNS
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SAFETY HAZARD
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THE SCOPE OF THE PERSPECTIVE
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BUILDING DATA
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GROUNDS
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Service Walks
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None
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Not Visible
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Material:
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Concrete
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Flagstone
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Gravel
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Brick
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Trip Hazard
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Typical Cracks
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Pitched towards home
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Settling cracks
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Public sidewalk need repair
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Driveway/Parking
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None
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Not Visible
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Material:
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Concrete
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Asphalt
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Gravel/Dirt
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Brick
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Settling Cracks
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Typical Cracks
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Pitched towards home
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Fill cracks and seal
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Trip Hazard
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Porch
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None
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Not Visible
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Railing/Balusters recommended
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Support Pier
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Concrete
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Wood
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Floor
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Safety Hazard
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Stoops/Steps
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None
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Material:
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Concrete
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Wood
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Railing/Balusters recommended
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Safety Hazard
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Uneven Risers
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Rotted/Damaged
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Cracked
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Settled
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Patio
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None
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Material:
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Concrete
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Flagstone
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Kool-Deck
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Brick
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Settling Cracks
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Trip Hazard
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Pitched towards home (see remarks)
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Drainage provided
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Typical cracks
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Deck/Balcony
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None
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Not Visible
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Material:
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Wood
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Metal
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Composite
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Railing/Balusters recommended
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Wood in contact with soil
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Finish
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Treated
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Painted/Stained
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Safety Hazard
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Improper attachment to house
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Railing loose
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Deck/Patio/Porch Covers
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None
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Posts/Supports need Repair
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Earth to wood contact
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Moisture/Insect damage
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Recommend
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Metal Straps/Bolts/Nails/Flashing
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Improper attachment to house
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Fence/Wall
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Not Evaluated
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None
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Type:
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Brick
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Block
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Wood
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Metal
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Chain Link
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Rusted
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Vinyl
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Condition:
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Typical Cracks
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Loose Blocks/Caps
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Gate
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N/A
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Planks missing/damaged
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Operable?
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Yes
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No
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Landscaping Affecting Foundation
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N/A
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Negative Grade
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East
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West
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North
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South
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Satisfactory
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Recommend additional backfill
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Recommend window wells/covers
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Trim back trees/shrubberies
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Wood in contact with/improper clearance to soil
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Retaining Wall
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None
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Material
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Brick
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Concrete
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Concrete block
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Railroad ties
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Timbers
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Safety Hazard
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Leaning/cracked/ bowed
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Drainage holes recommended
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Hose Bibs
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N/A
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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No anti-siphon valve
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Recommend Anti-siphon valve
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Operable
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Yes
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No
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Not Tested
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Not On
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ROOF
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Roof Visibility
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None
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All
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Partial
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Inspected From
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Roof
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Ladder at eaves
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Ground
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With Binoculars
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Style of Roof
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Type
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Gable
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Hip
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Mansard
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Shed
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Flat
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Pitch
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Low
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Medium
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Steep
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Flat
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Roof #1
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Type:
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Layers:
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Age:
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Location:
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Roof #2
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Type:
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Layers:
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Age:
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Location:
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Roof #3
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Type:
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Layers:
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Age:
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Location:
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Ventilation System
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Not Present
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Type
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Soffit
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Ridge
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Gable
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Roof
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Turbine
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Powered
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Flashing
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Material
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Not Visible
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Galv/Alum
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Asphalt
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Copper
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Foam
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Rubber
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Lead
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Condition
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Not Visible
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Rusted
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Missing
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Separated from chimney/roof
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Recommended Sealing
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Valleys
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N/A
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Material
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Not Visible
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Galv/Alum
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Asphalt
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Lead
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Copper
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Condition
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Not Visible
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Holes
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Rusted
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Recommend Sealing
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Condition of Roof Coverings
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Roof #1
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Roof #2
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Roof #3
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Condition
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Curling
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Cracking
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Ponding
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Burn Spots
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Broken/Loose Tiles/Shingles
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Nail Popping
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Granules Missing
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Alligatoring
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Blistering
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Missing Tabs/Shingles/Tiles
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Moss Buildup
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Exposed Felt
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Cupping
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Incomplete/Improper Nailing
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Recommend Roofer Evaluate
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Evidence of Leakage
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Skylights
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N/A
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Not Visible
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Condition
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Cracked/Broken
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Plumbing Vents
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Not Visible
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Not Present
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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EXTERIOR
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Chimney(s)
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None
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Location(s):
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Viewed From
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Roof
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Ladder at eaves
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Ground (Inspection Limited)
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With Binoculars
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Rain Cap/Spark Arrestor
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Yes
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No
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Recommended
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Chase
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Brick
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Stone
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Metal
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Blocks
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Framed
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Evidence of
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Holes in metal
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Cracked chimney cap
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Loose mortar joints
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Flaking
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Loose brick
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Rust
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Flue
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Tile
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Metal
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Unlined
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Not Visible
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Evidence of
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Scaling
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Cracks
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Creosote
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Not evaluated
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Have flue(s) cleaned and re-evaluated
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Recommend Cricket/Saddle/Flashing
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Recommend Repair
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Gutters/Scuppers/Eavestrough
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None
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Rusting
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Downspouts needed
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Recommend repair/replace
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Needs to be cleaned
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Material
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Copper
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Vinyl/Plastic
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Galvanized/Aluminum
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Leaking
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Corners
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Joints
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Hole in main run
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Attachment
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Loose
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Missing spikes
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Improperly slope
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Extension Needed
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North
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South
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East
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West
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Siding
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Material
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Stone
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Slate
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Block/Brick
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Fiberboard
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Fiber-cement
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Stucco
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EIFS* Not Inspected
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Asphalt
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Wood
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Metal/Vinyl
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Typical cracks
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Peeling paint
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Monitor
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Wood rot
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Loose/Missing/Holes
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Recommend repair/painting
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Trim
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Material
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Wood
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Fiberboard
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Aluminum/Steel
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Vinyl
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Stucco
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Recommend repair/painting
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Damaged wood
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Soffit
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None
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Material
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Wood
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Fiberboard
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Aluminum/Steel
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Vinyl
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Stucco
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Recommend repair/painting
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Damaged wood
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Fascia
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None
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Material
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Wood
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Fiberboard
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Aluminum/Steel
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Vinyl
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Stucco
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Recommend repair/painting
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Damaged wood
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Flashing
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None
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Material
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Wood
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Fiberboard
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Aluminum/Steel
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Vinyl
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Stucco
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Recommend repair/painting
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Damaged
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Caulking
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None
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Recommend around windows/masonry ledges/corners/utility penetrations
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Windows/Screens
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Recommend repair/replace damaged screens
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Failed/fogged insulated glass
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Marginal
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Poor
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Wood rot
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Recommend repair/painting
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Material
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Wood
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Metal
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Vinyl
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Aluminum/Vinyl clad
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Screens
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Torn
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Bent
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Not installed
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Storm Windows
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None
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Not installed
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Condition:
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Broken/cracked
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Wood rot
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Recommend repair/painting
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Material
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Wood
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Clad comb
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Wood/metal comb
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Metal
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Putty
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Satisfactory
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Needed
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N/A
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Slab-On-Grade/Foundation
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Foundation Wall
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Concrete block
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Poured concrete
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Post-Tensioned
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Not Visible
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Monitor
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Have Evaluated
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Not Evaluated
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Concrete Slab
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N/A
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Not Visible
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Monitor
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Have Evaluated
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Service Entry
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Underground
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Overhead
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Weather head/mast needs repair
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Overhead wires to low
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Exterior Receptacles
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Yes
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No
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Operable
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Yes
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No
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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GFCI present
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Yes
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No
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Operable
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Yes
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No
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undefined
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Safety Hazard
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Reverse polarity
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Open ground(s)
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Recommend GFCI Receptacles
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Building(s) Exterior Wall Construction
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Type
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Not Visible
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Framed
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Masonry
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Condition
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Not Visible
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Exterior Doors
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Main Entrance
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N/A
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Weather Stripping
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Missing
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Replace
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Door Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Patio
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N/A
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Weather stripping
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Missing
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Replace
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Door Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Rear Door
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N/A
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Weather stripping
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Missing
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Replace
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Door Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Other Door
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N/A
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Weather stripping
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Missing
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Replace
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Door Condition
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Exterior A/C -Heatpump #1
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Unit #1
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N/A
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Location:
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Brand:
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Model #:
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Serial #:
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Approximate Age:
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Cabinet/housing rusted
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Energy Source
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Electric
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Gas
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Unit Type
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Air cooled
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Water cooled
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Geothermal
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Heat pump
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Outside Disconnect
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Yes
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No
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Maximum fuse/breaker (amps)
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Fuses/Breakers installed (amps)
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Improperly sized fuses/breakers
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Level
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Yes
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No
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Recommend re-level unit
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Condenser Fins
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Damaged
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Need cleaning
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Damaged base/pad
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Damaged Refrigerant Line
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Improper Clearance (air flow)
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Yes
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No
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Exterior A/C -Heatpump #1
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Unit #1
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N/A
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Location:
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Brand:
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Model #:
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Serial #:
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Approximate Age:
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Cabinet/housing rusted
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Energy Source
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Electric
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Gas
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Unit Type
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Air cooled
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Water cooled
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Geothermal
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Heat pump
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Outside Disconnect
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Yes
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No
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Maximum fuse/breaker (amps)
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Fuses/Breakers installed (amps)
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Improperly sized fuses/breakers
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Level
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Yes
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No
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Recommend re-level unit
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Condenser Fins
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Damaged
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Need cleaning
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Damaged base/pad
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Damaged Refrigerant Line
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Improper Clearance (air flow)
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Yes
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No
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GARAGE/CARPORT
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None
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Type
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None
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Attachment
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Detached
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1-Car
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2-Car
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3-Car
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4-Car
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Automatic Opener
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Yes
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No
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Operable
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Inoperable
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Safety Reverse
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Operable
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Not Operable
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Need(s) adjusting
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Safety hazard
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Photo eyes and pressure reverse tested
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Roofing
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Material
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Same as house
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Type:
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Approx. age:
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Approx. layers:
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Gutters/Eavestrough
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Same as house
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Siding
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N/A
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Material
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Same as house
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Wood
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Metal
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Vinyl
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Stucco
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Masonry
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Slate
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Fiberboard
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Recommend repair/replace
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Recommend painting
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Trim
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N/A
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Material
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Same as house
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Wood
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Aluminum
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Vinyl
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Recommend repair/replace
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Recommend painting
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Floor
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Material
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Concrete
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Gravel
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Asphalt
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Dirt
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Typical cracks
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Large settling cracks
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Recommend evaluation/repair
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Safety hazard
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Burners less than 18" above floor
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N/A
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Yes
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No
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Sill Plates
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Not Visible
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Floor level
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Elevated
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Rotted/Damaged
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Recommend repair
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Overhead Door(s)
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N/A
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Material
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Wood
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Fiberglass
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Masonite
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Metal
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Recommend repair
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Hardware loose
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Safety Cable Recommended
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Weatherstripping missing/damaged
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Loose/missing
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Recommend Priming/Painting Inside & Edges
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Yes
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No
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Exterior Service Door
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None
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Damage/Rusted
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Electrical Receptacles
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N/A
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Not Visible
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Reverse Polarity
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Yes
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No
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Open Ground
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Yes
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No
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Safety Hazard
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GFCI Present
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Yes
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No
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Handyman/extension cord wiring
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Recommend GFCI Receptacles
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Fire Separation Walls & Ceiling
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N/A
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Present
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Missing
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Recommend repair
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Holes walls/ceiling
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Safety hazard(s)
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Moisture Stains Present
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Yes
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No
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Typical Cracks
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Yes
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No
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Fire door
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Not verifiable
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Not a fire door
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Needs repair
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Satisfactory
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Auto Closure
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N/A
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Satisfactory
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Inoperative
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Missing
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KITCHEN
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Countertops
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Recommend repair/caulking
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Cabinets
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Recommend repair/adjustment
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Plumbing
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Faucet Leaks
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Yes
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No
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Pipes Leak/Corroded
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Yes
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No
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Sink/Faucet
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Satisfactory
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Corroded
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Chipped
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Cracked
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Recommend repair
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Functional Drainage
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Functional Flow
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Walls & Ceiling
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Typical cracks
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Moisture stains
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Heating/Cooling Source
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Yes
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No
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Floor
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Condition
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Satisfactory
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Marginal
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Poor
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Sloping
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Squeaks
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Appliances
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Disposal
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Oven
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Range
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Dishwasher
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Trash Compactor
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Exhaust Fan
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Refrigerator
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Microwave
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N/A
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Not Tested
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Other
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Dishwasher Airgap
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Yes
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No
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Dishwasher Drain Line Looped
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Yes
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No
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Receptacles Present
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Yes
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No
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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GFCI
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Yes
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No
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Recommend GFCI Receptacles:
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Yes
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No
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Potential Safety Hazard
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LAUNDRY ROOM
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Laundry
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Laundry Sink
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N/A
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Faucet Leaks
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Yes
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No
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Pipes Leak
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Yes
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No
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Not Visible
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Cross Connections
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Yes
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No
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Potential Safety Hazard
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Heat Source Present
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Yes
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No
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Room Vented
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Yes
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No
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Dryer Vented
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N/A
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Wall
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Ceiling
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Floor
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Not vented
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Plastic dryer vent not recommended
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Not vented to exterior
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Recommend repair
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Safety hazard
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Electrical
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Open ground/reverse polarity:
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Yes
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No
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Safety hazard
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GFCI Present
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Yes
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No
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Operable:
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Yes
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No
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Recommend GFCI Receptacles
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Appliances
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Washer
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Dryer
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Water heater
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Furnace/Boiler
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Washer Hook-Up Lines/Valves
-
Satisfactory
-
Leaking
-
Corroded
-
Not Visible
-
Gas Shut-Off Valve
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Cap Needed
-
Safety hazard
-
Not Visible
-
BATHROOM #1
-
Bath
-
Location
-
Sinks
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Tubs
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Showers
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Toilet
-
Bowl loose:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Cracked bowl
-
Toilet leaks
-
Whirlpool
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
No access door
-
Shower/Tub area
-
Ceramic/Plastic
-
Fiberglass
-
Masonite
-
Condition:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Rooted floors
-
Caulk/Grouting needed:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Drainage
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water Flow
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Moisture Stains Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Cabinetry
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Window
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Receptacles Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
GFCI
-
Yes
-
No
-
Recommend GFCI Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Open Ground/Reverse Polarity
-
Yes
-
No
-
Potential Safety Hazard
-
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
-
Heat Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Exhaust Fan
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Noisy
-
BATHROOM#2
-
Bath
-
Location
-
Sinks
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Tubs
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Showers
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Toilet
-
Bowl loose:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Cracked bowl
-
Toilet leaks
-
Whirlpool
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
No access door
-
Shower/Tub area
-
Ceramic/Plastic
-
Fiberglass
-
Masonite
-
Condition:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Rooted floors
-
Caulk/Grouting needed:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Drainage
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water Flow
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Moisture Stains Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Cabinetry
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Window
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Receptacles Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
GFCI
-
Yes
-
No
-
Recommend GFCI Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Open Ground/Reverse Polarity
-
Yes
-
No
-
Potential Safety Hazard
-
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
-
Heat Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Exhaust Fan
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Noisy
-
BATHROOM #3
-
Bath
-
Location
-
Sinks
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Tubs
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Showers
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Toilet
-
Bowl loose:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Cracked bowl
-
Toilet leaks
-
Whirlpool
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
No access door
-
Shower/Tub area
-
Ceramic/Plastic
-
Fiberglass
-
Masonite
-
Condition:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Rooted floors
-
Caulk/Grouting needed:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Drainage
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water Flow
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Moisture Stains Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Cabinetry
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Window
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Receptacles Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
GFCI
-
Yes
-
No
-
Recommend GFCI Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Open Ground/Reverse Polarity
-
Yes
-
No
-
Potential Safety Hazard
-
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
-
Heat Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Exhaust Fan
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Noisy
-
BATHROOM #4
-
Bath
-
Location
-
Sinks
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Tubs
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Showers
-
N/A
-
Faucet leaks:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Pipes leak:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not Visible
-
Toilet
-
Bowl loose:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Cracked bowl
-
Toilet leaks
-
Whirlpool
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
No access door
-
Shower/Tub area
-
Ceramic/Plastic
-
Fiberglass
-
Masonite
-
Condition:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Rooted floors
-
Caulk/Grouting needed:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Drainage
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water Flow
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Moisture Stains Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Cabinetry
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Window
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Receptacles Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
GFCI
-
Yes
-
No
-
Recommend GFCI Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Open Ground/Reverse Polarity
-
Yes
-
No
-
Potential Safety Hazard
-
Recommend GFCI Receptacles
-
Heat Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Exhaust Fan
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Noisy
-
ROOM #1
-
Room
-
Location:
-
Type:
-
Unit #:
-
Walls & Ceiling
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Typical cracks
-
Damage
-
Moisture Stains
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Floor:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Squeaks
-
Slopes
-
Tripping Hazard
-
Ceiling Fan
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend repair/replace
-
Electrical
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Switches:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Receptacles:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Open ground/reverse polarity:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Safety hazard
-
Cover plates missing
-
Heating Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Holes:
-
Doors
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Bedroom Egress Restricted
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
Windows
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
ROOM #2
-
Room
-
Location:
-
Type:
-
Unit #:
-
Walls & Ceiling
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Typical cracks
-
Damage
-
Moisture Stains
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Floor:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Squeaks
-
Slopes
-
Tripping Hazard
-
Ceiling Fan
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend repair/replace
-
Electrical
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Switches:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Receptacles:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Open ground/reverse polarity:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Safety hazard
-
Cover plates missing
-
Heating Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Holes:
-
Doors
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Bedroom Egress Restricted
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
Windows
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
ROOM #3
-
Room
-
Location:
-
Type:
-
Unit #:
-
Walls & Ceiling
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Typical cracks
-
Damage
-
Moisture Stains
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Floor:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Squeaks
-
Slopes
-
Tripping Hazard
-
Ceiling Fan
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend repair/replace
-
Electrical
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Switches:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Receptacles:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Open ground/reverse polarity:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Safety hazard
-
Cover plates missing
-
Heating Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Holes:
-
Doors
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Bedroom Egress Restricted
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
Windows
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
ROOM #4
-
Room
-
Location:
-
Type:
-
Unit #:
-
Walls & Ceiling
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Typical cracks
-
Damage
-
Moisture Stains
-
Yes
-
No
-
Where:
-
Floor:
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Squeaks
-
Slopes
-
Tripping Hazard
-
Ceiling Fan
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend repair/replace
-
Electrical
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Switches:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Receptacles:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Open ground/reverse polarity:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Safety hazard
-
Cover plates missing
-
Heating Source Present
-
Yes
-
No
-
Holes:
-
Doors
-
Walls
-
Ceilings
-
Bedroom Egress Restricted
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Doors
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
-
Windows
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Cracked glass
-
Evidence of leaking insulated glass
-
Broken/Missing hardware
Housing Audit pt. 2
-
INTERIOR
-
Fireplace
-
None
-
Location(s)<br>
-
Type
-
Gas
-
Wood
-
Solid fuel burning stove
-
Electric
-
Ventless
-
Material
-
Masonry
-
Metal (pre-fabricated)
-
Metal insert
-
Cast Iron
-
Miscellaneous
-
Blower built-in
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Damper operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Open joints or cracks in firebrick/panels should be sealed
-
Fireplace doors need repair
-
Damper modified for gas operation
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Damper missing
-
Hearth extension adequate
-
Yes
-
No
-
Mantel
-
N/A
-
Secure
-
Loose
-
Recommend repair/replace
-
Physical condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend having flue cleaned and re-examined
-
Not evaluated
-
Stairs/Steps/Balconies
-
None
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Loose/Missing
-
Handrail
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Safety hazard
-
Hand Rail/Railing/balusters recommended
-
Risers/treads
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Risers/treads uneven
-
Trip hazard
-
Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
-
Present
-
Smoke detector
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
Recommend additional
-
CO detector
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
Recommend additional
-
Attic/Structure/Framing/Insulation
-
N/A
-
Access
-
Stairs
-
Pulldown
-
Scuttle hole/hatch
-
No access
-
Inspected from
-
Access panel
-
In the attic
-
Other
-
Location
-
Hallway
-
Bedroom closet
-
Garage
-
Other
-
Access limited by:
-
Flooring
-
Complete
-
Partial
-
None
-
Insulation
-
Fiberglass
-
Batts
-
Loose
-
Cellulose
-
Foam
-
Other
-
Vermiculite
-
Rock wool
-
Recommend baffles at eaves
-
Damaged
-
Displaced
-
Missing
-
Compressed
-
Installed in
-
Rafters/trusses
-
Walls
-
Between ceiling joists
-
Underside of roof deck
-
Not visible
-
Recommend additional insulation
-
Vapor barriers
-
Kraft/foil faced
-
Plastic sheeting
-
Not visible
-
Improperly installed
-
Ventilation
-
Recommend additional ventilation
-
Ventilation appears adequate
-
Fans exhausted to:
-
Attic
-
Yes
-
No
-
Recommend repair
-
Outside
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not visible
-
HV AC Duct
-
N/A
-
Satisfactory
-
Damaged
-
Split
-
Disconnected
-
Leaking
-
Repair/replace
-
Recommend insulation
-
Chimney chase
-
N/A
-
Satisfactory
-
Needs repair
-
Not visible
-
Structural problems observed
-
Yes
-
No
-
Recommend repair
-
Recommend structural engineer
-
Roof structure
-
Rafters
-
Trusses
-
Wood
-
Metal
-
Collar ties
-
Purlins
-
Knee wall
-
Not visible
-
Ceiling joists
-
Wood
-
Metal
-
Not visible
-
Sheathing
-
Plywood
-
OSB
-
Planking
-
Rotted
-
Stained
-
Delaminated
-
Evidence of condensation
-
Yes
-
No
-
Evidence of moisture
-
Yes
-
No
-
Evidence of leaking
-
Yes
-
No
-
Firewall between units
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Needs repair
-
Electrical
-
Open junction box(es)
-
Handyman wiring
-
Visible knob-and-tube
-
BASEMENT
-
Stairs
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Typical wear and tear
-
Need repair
-
Handrail
-
Yes
-
No
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Loose
-
Handrail/railings/balusters recommended
-
Headway over stairs
-
Satisfactory
-
Low clearance
-
Safety hazard
-
Foundation
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Have evaluated
-
Monitor
-
Material
-
ICF
-
Brick
-
Concrete block
-
Fieldstone
-
Poured concrete
-
Horizontal cracks
-
North
-
South
-
East
-
West
-
Step cracks
-
North
-
South
-
East
-
West
-
Vertical cracks
-
North
-
South
-
East
-
West
-
Covered walls
-
North
-
South
-
East
-
West
-
Movement apparent
-
North
-
South
-
East
-
West
-
Indication of moisture
-
Yes
-
No
-
Fresh
-
Old stains
-
Floor
-
Material
-
Concrete
-
Dirt/gravel
-
Not visible
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Typical cracks
-
Not visible
-
Seismic bolts
-
N/A
-
None visible
-
Appear satisfactory
-
Recommend evaluation
-
Drainage
-
Sump pump
-
Yes
-
No
-
Working
-
Not working
-
Needs cleaning
-
Pump not tested
-
Floor drains
-
Yes
-
Not visible
-
Drains not tested
-
Girders/beams
-
Not visible
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Stained/rusted
-
Material
-
Steel
-
Wood
-
Concrete
-
LVL
-
Not visible
-
Columns
-
N/A
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Stained/rusted
-
Material
-
Steel
-
Wood
-
Concrete
-
Block
-
Not visible
-
Joists
-
N/A
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Material
-
Steel
-
Wood
-
Truss
-
Not visible
-
2x8
-
2x10
-
2x12
-
Engineered I-type
-
Sagging/altered joists
-
Subfloor
-
Not visible
-
Indication of moisture stains/rotting
-
PLUMBING
-
Water service
-
Main shut-off location:
-
Water entry piping
-
Not visible
-
Copper/galv.
-
PVC Plastic
-
CPVC Plastic
-
Polybutylene plastic
-
PEX Plastic
-
Lead
-
Lead other than solder joints
-
Yes
-
No
-
Unknown
-
Service entry
-
Visible water distribution piping
-
Copper
-
Galvanized
-
PVC Plastic
-
CPVC Plastic
-
Polybutylene Plastic
-
PEX Plastic
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Flow
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water pressure over 80 psi
-
Recommend plumber evaluate
-
Recommend pressure regulator box
-
Pipes supply/drain
-
Corroded
-
Leaking
-
Valves broken/missing
-
Dissimilar metal
-
Cross connection
-
Yes
-
No
-
Safety hazard
-
Drain/wast/vent pipe
-
Copper
-
Cast iron
-
Galvanized
-
PVC
-
ABS
-
Brass
-
Polyethylene
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Support/insulation
-
N/A
-
Type:
-
Traps proper P-type
-
Yes
-
No
-
P-Traps recommended
-
Drainage
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Interior fuel storage
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Leaking
-
Yes
-
No
-
Fuel line
-
N/A
-
Copper
-
Brass
-
Black iron
-
Stainless steel
-
CSST
-
Not visible
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend plumber evaluate
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Main fuel shut-off location:
-
N/A
-
Well pump
-
N/A
-
Submersible
-
In basement
-
Well house
-
Well pit
-
Shared well
-
Pressure gauge operable
-
Yes
-
No
-
Well pressure
-
Not visible
-
Sanitary/Grinder pump
-
N/A
-
Sealed crock:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Check valve:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Shut-off valve:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Vented
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Water heater #1
-
N/A
-
Brand name:
-
Serial #:
-
Capacity:
-
Approximate age:
-
Type
-
Gas
-
Electric
-
Oil
-
LP
-
Combustion air venting present
-
Yes
-
No
-
N/A
-
Seismic restraints needed
-
Yes
-
No
-
N/A
-
Relief valve
-
Yes
-
No
-
Extension proper:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Missing
-
Recommend repair
-
Improper material
-
Vent pipe
-
N/A
-
Satisfactory
-
Pitch proper
-
Improper
-
Rusted
-
Recommend repair
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water heater #2
-
N/A
-
Brand name:
-
Serial #:
-
Capacity:
-
Approximate age:
-
Type
-
Gas
-
Electric
-
Oil
-
LP
-
Combustion air venting present
-
Yes
-
No
-
N/A
-
Seismic restraints needed
-
Yes
-
No
-
N/A
-
Relief valve
-
Yes
-
No
-
Extension proper:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Missing
-
Recommend repair
-
Improper material
-
Vent pipe
-
N/A
-
Satisfactory
-
Pitch proper
-
Improper
-
Rusted
-
Recommend repair
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Water softener
-
N/A
-
Present
-
Loop installed
-
Yes
-
No
-
Plumbing hooked up
-
Yes
-
No
-
Plumbing leaking
-
Yes
-
No
-
HEATING SYSTEM
-
Heating system
-
Unit #1
-
Brand name:
-
Approximate age:
-
Model #:
-
Serial #:
-
Unit #2
-
Brand name:
-
Approximate age:
-
Model #:
-
Serial #:
-
Energy source
-
Gas
-
LP
-
Oil
-
Electric
-
Solid fuel
-
Warm air system
-
Belt drive
-
Direct drive
-
Gravity
-
Central system
-
Floor/wall unit
-
Heat exchanger
-
N/A
-
Sealed
-
Not visible
-
Visual w/mirror
-
Flame distortion
-
Rusted
-
Carbon/soot buildup
-
Carbon monoxide
-
N/A
-
Detected at plenum
-
Detected at register
-
Not tested
-
CO tester:
-
Combustion air venting present
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Controls
-
Disconnect
-
Yes
-
No
-
Normal operating and safety controls observed
-
Distribution
-
Metal duct
-
Insulated flex duct
-
Cold air returns
-
Duct board
-
Asbestos-like warping
-
Safety hazard
-
Flue piping
-
N/A
-
Satisfactory
-
Rusted
-
Improper slope
-
Safety hazard
-
Recommend repair/replacing
-
Filter
-
Standard
-
Electrostatic
-
Satisfactory
-
Needs cleaning/replacement
-
Missing
-
Electronic (not tested)
-
When turned on by thermostat
-
Fired
-
Did not fire
-
Heat pump
-
N/A
-
Supplemental electric
-
Supplemental gas
-
Sub-slab ducts
-
N/A
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
#1 - System condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend HVAC technician examine
-
#2 - System condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend HVAC technician examine
-
System not operate due to:
-
Exterior temperature
-
Boiler system
-
N/A
-
Brand name:
-
Approximate age:
-
Model #:
-
Serial #:
-
Energy source
-
Gas
-
LP
-
Oil
-
Electric
-
Solid fuel
-
Distribution
-
Hot water
-
Baseboard
-
Steam
-
Radiator
-
Radiant floor
-
Circulator
-
Pump
-
Gravity
-
Multiple zones
-
Controls
-
Temp/pressure gauge exists
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable
-
Yes
-
No
-
Oil fired units
-
Disconnect
-
Yes
-
No
-
Combustion air venting present
-
N/A
-
Yes
-
No
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend HVAC technician examine
-
Other systems
-
N/A
-
Electric baseboard
-
Radiant ceiling cable
-
Gas space heater
-
Solid fuel burning stove
-
Proper operation
-
Yes
-
No
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend HVAC technician examine
-
ELECTRIC/COOLING SYSTEM
-
Main panel
-
Location:
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Adequate clearance to panel
-
Yes
-
No
-
Amperage/voltage
-
Unknown
-
60a
-
100a
-
150a
-
200a
-
400a
-
120v/240v
-
Breakers/fuses
-
Breakers
-
Fuses
-
Appears grounded
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not visible
-
GFCI Breaker
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
AFCI Breaker
-
Yes
-
No
-
Operable:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Not tested
-
Main wire
-
Copper
-
Aluminum
-
Double tapping the wire
-
Not visible
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Branch wire
-
Copper
-
Aluminum
-
Solid branch aluminum wiring
-
Not visible
-
Safety hazard
-
Branch wire condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Poor
-
Recommend electrician evaluate/repair
-
Romex
-
BX cable
-
Conduit
-
Knob/tube
-
Double tapping
-
Wires undersized/oversized breaker/fuse
-
Panel not accessible
-
Not evaluated
-
Sub panel(s)
-
N/A
-
Location 1
-
Location 2
-
Location 3
-
Branch wire
-
Copper
-
Aluminum
-
Safety hazard
-
Neutral/ground separated
-
Yes
-
No
-
Neutral isolated
-
Yes
-
No
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend separating/isolating neutrals
-
Recommend electrician repair/evaluate box
-
Heat pump - A/C unit #1
-
Central system
-
Wall unit
-
Brand name:
-
Location:
-
Approximate age:
-
Serial #:
-
Evaporator coil
-
Satisfactory
-
Not visible
-
Needs cleaning
-
Damaged
-
Refrigerant lines
-
Leak/oil present
-
Damage
-
Insulation missing
-
Satisfactory
-
Condensate line/drain
-
To exterior
-
To pump
-
Floor drain
-
Secondary condensate line/drain
-
Present:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Needed:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Primary pan appears clogged
-
Recommend technician evaluate
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend HVAC technician examine/clean/service
-
Not operated due to exterior temperature
-
Heat pump - A/C unit #2
-
Central system
-
Wall unit
-
Brand name:
-
Location:
-
Approximate age:
-
Serial #:
-
Evaporator coil
-
Satisfactory
-
Not visible
-
Needs cleaning
-
Damaged
-
Refrigerant lines
-
Leak/oil present
-
Damage
-
Insulation missing
-
Satisfactory
-
Condensate line/drain
-
To exterior
-
To pump
-
Floor drain
-
Secondary condensate line/drain
-
Present:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Needed:
-
Yes
-
No
-
Primary pan appears clogged
-
Recommend technician evaluate
-
Condition
-
Satisfactory
-
Marginal
-
Poor
-
Recommend HVAC technician examine/clean/service
-
Not operated due to exterior temperature
Report Summary
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REPORT SUMMARY
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Items Not Operating
-
Major Concerns (Items that have failed or have a potential of failing soon)
-
Potential Safety Hazards
-
Deferred Cost Items (Items that have reached or are reaching their normal life expectancy or show indications that they may require repair or replacement anytime during the next 5 years)