Attachment 3 - Building Inspection ReportRCI inspect (Residential & Commercial Inspections)
Serving the Greater Bay Area
& Central Valley,
(888) 613-4808
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020Schedule Date:
Client:
Subject Property:
Report # :
445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
11202044NGU
Client Address:
ATTACHMENT 3
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The "Matrix" Report lists the systems and components i nspe cted by th is company. Items not found i n this report are consi dered beyond the sc ope o f this i nspec tion, and should
not be considered inspe cted at this t i me .
When "APPEARS SERVICEABLE" is chec ked it means that we di d not observe cond i t i ons that woul d l ead us to be li eve probl ems existed w i th thi s system or c omponent . The item
is c apabl e of be i ng used . Some servi c eable i tems may, however, show wear and tear. Other condi ti ons are che cked , i f appli c abl e , i n the body of the report.
SIGNIFICANTLY DEFICIENT SYSTEMS OR COMPONENTS w ill be i denti fi ed as: Not functi onal / unsa fe / worn / near end of li fespan . When in the inspe ctor's opi nion , an i tem is
"si gni fic antl y defici ent", the reason w ill be che cked w i th i n the body of the report .
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE REPORT FOR ALL ITEMS CHECKED .
NOTICE: This report contai ns tec hn i c al i n f ormati on that may not be readil y understandabl e to the l ay person . There f ore , a verbal c onsul tation w i th the
i nspe ctor is a mandatory part o f this i nspection. I f you choose not to consul t w i th the i nspe c tor , this i nspect ion company c annot be he l d li abl e f or your
understandi ng or m isunderstandi ng o f thi s report's contents . I f you were not present dur i ng th is i nspe c t i on p l ease c all the o ffic e to arrange f or your verba l
consul tat i on .
KEY TO THE INSPECTION REPORT
(1)
* Items that have an asterisk next to them . This item or component w arrants additional attention , repair or
monitoring .
(1) Items that have a (1) next to them . The Bracketed Numbers are defined as follows
Recommend evaluation by a qualified licensed structural engineer / geotechnical engineer .
Recommend further review and repairs as needed by a qualified licensed contractor or specialty tradesman
dealing with that item or system .
Recommend further review for the presence of any wood destroying pests or organisms by qualified Pest
Inspector .
This item is a safety hazard - correction is needed .
Recommend upgrading for safety enhancement . This building may have been constructed before current
safety standards were developed .
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
NOTICE: AN ABRIDGED VERSION OF THIS KEY IS PRINTED AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE .
If you do not understand how to read this report please contact our office .
I have read and understand the Key to the Matrix Inspection Report .
Client's Initials __________ Representative / Agent's Initials ____________
I agree to read the special " NOTICES" in each section of the report for further information concerning the
limitations of this inspection . Client's Initials __________ Representative / Agent's Initials
____________Present During The Inspection:
INSPECTOR :Lou Gusta fson
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES OR OTHER PURCHASERS: RECEIPT OF THIS REPORT BY ANY PURCHASERS OF
THIS PROPERTY OTHER THAN THE PARTY(IES) IDENTIFIED ON THE CONTRACT PAGE # 1 IS NOT AUTHORIZED BY THE
INSPECTOR . THE INSPECTOR STRONGLY ADVISES AGAINST ANY RELIANCE ON THIS REPORT . WE RECOMMEND THAT
YOU RETAIN A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR TO PROVIDE YOU WITH YOUR OWN INSPECTION AND REPORT
ON THIS PROPERTY .
NOTICE: It is a l ways w ise to c he c k w i th the bu il di ng department f or perm i t i n f ormati on, espe ci a ll y i f addi t i ons or a l terati ons are noted .
The weather condition at the time of inspection was:
Property Information:
KEY TO THE INSPECTION REPORT
[ ] Cli ent [ ] Buyer's Agent [X] Se ll er's Agent [ ] Se ll er [ ]Other:
Sunny;[Temp] Approx i mate temperature is 55 degrees .
Inspection Date:Start Time:Completion Time11/20/2020 8:30 AM 10:30 AM
The subje c t property i nspe c ted was a (an):# o f un i ts:
Approx i mate age o f buil d i ng:
Approx i mate age o f roo f :
Addi t i ons / A l terat ions to:
Si ng l e Fam il y
[age] 115 yrs . stated by Inspe c tor's observati on
[age] 31+ yrs. stated by Inspe c tor's observati on .
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GENERAL INFOPage 3 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
101. Present at Inspection Data [X] Seller's Agent [X] Seller's Agent
Comments:No add i t iona l c omments .S
102. Start Time Data
Comments:No add i t iona l c omments .S
103. Completion Time Data
Comments:No add i t i ona l c omments .S
104. Weather Condition Data [X] Sunny
Comments:Approx i mate temperature is 55 degrees .S
105. Property Type Data [X] Single Family
Comments:No add i t i ona l c omments .S
106. Number of Units Data [X] 2
Comments:No add i t i ona l c omments .S
107. Approx. Building Age Data
Comments:115 yrs. stated by Inspe c tor's observat i onS
108. Approx. Roof Age Data
Comments:31+ yrs. stated by Inspe c tor's observat i on .S
109. Additions / Alterations Data
Comments:No add i t i ona l c omments .S
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GROUNDSPage 4 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
01. Driveway Repairs Recommended [X] Material:Dirt, Gravel
Comments:Uneven d irt and grave l dri veway .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua lifi ed pro f essi ona l .S
02. Sidewalks Repairs Recommended [X] Materials:Concrete, Dirt [X] Common cracks *
Comments:Cra c ked uneven c on c rete noted at f ront si dewa l k .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .S
03. Retaining Walls N/A
04. Patio Repairs Recommended [X] Location(s):Left side [X] Material:Concrete, Pavers
Comments:Loose d isp l a c ed uneven pavers noted at the l e f t exter i or pat i o por c h .(2) Re commend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by aSqualified pro f essi ona l .
05. Patio Cover Repairs Recommended [X] Location(s):Left side [X] Open design
Comments:Si gni fic ant wear , deteri orat i on and damage noted at i mproperl y repa i red l e ft exteri or pat i o por c h c over .(2)(3)SRecommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
06. Decks/Porch Repairs Recommended [X] Location(s):Front, Rear
[X] Materi a l :Con c rete , Pavers, Wood
Comments:Loose deter i orated damaged wood de c k i ng bu il d on grade at front por c h o f the ma i n resi den c e - tri p hazard , et c.(2)(3)(4)S Re c ommend eva luat i on and repa irs/rep l a c ement by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . Loose mater i a l , uneven rise/run noted at front por c h
steps o f the ADU .(2)(4) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
07. Fences & Gates Repairs Recommended [X] Material:Masonry, Wood
Comments:Loose boards , posts, mater i a ls noted at var i ous l o c at i ons o f wood f en ci ng around the per i meter o f the property .(2)SGates need adjustment or repa ir. (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
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EXTERIORPage 5 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
08. Exterior Stairs Repairs Recommended [X] Material:Concrete, Pavers, Wood
[X] Lo c at i on:Front , Rear [X] Uneven rise / run (2) (4)
Comments:Re c ommend f urther eva l uat ion and repa irs/rep l a c ement by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . (2)S
09. Exterior Walls Repairs Recommended [X] Structure:Wood Frame
[X] Wa ll Coveri ng:Wood Shi ng l e , Wood Si d i ng [X] Deteri orat ion / Damage [X] Near end o f li f espan (2) [X] Not f u ll y vi si b l e
[X] Common cra c ks * [X] Major c ra c ks (1) [X] Cra c ks / open i ngs need repa irs (2) [X] So il c onta c t * (3)
[X] Moisture sta i ns / damage (2) (3) [X] Na ili ng de f e c ts *
Comments:The exter i or wa lls are not f u ll y v isi b l e due to vegetat i on/persona l storage . Re c ommend areas be made a cc essi b l e andSinspected prior to the end o f the c ont i ngen c y per i od . * Ev i denc e o f deteriorated damaged si di ng noted at vari ous exter i or
l o c at i ons - evi denc e o f i mproperly i nsta ll ed damaged materi a l noted at vari ous l o c at i ons around the peri meter o f the property . (2)
Port i ons o f the exteri or wa lls appear to be stru c tura ll y unsound and i n c onta c t w i th grade .(2)(1)(3) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and
repa irs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l pri or to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngenc y period . The pa i nt/f i n ish was deteri orated on the
si di ng at the t i me o f the i nspe c t i on . (2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l .
Not ice: Wall i nsul at ion type and va l ue is not verifi ed* UFFI i nsu l at ion or hazard are not identi fi ed* Condit ions i nsi de the wall c annot be judged* Lead test ing i s not performed*
10. Trim Repairs Recommended [X] Material:Wood
Comments:Cra c ks, gaps , separat i ons, wood rot , l oose materi a l , et c., were found at vari ous l o c at i ons i n the exter i or wa lls at theStime o f the i nspe c t i on . (2)(3) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . A ll wa ll penetrat i ons need to be
sea l ed . (2) Exter i or tri m had deter i orated pa i nt/f i nish . (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
11. Chimney(s)Repairs Recommended [X] Location:Living Room, Family Room
[X] Mater i a l :Bri c k , Meta l
Comments:Inadequate c l earan c e between exteri or li v i ngroom f urna c e meta l fl ue and exteri or w i ndows, et c.(2(4) Re c ommendSevaluation and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . O l der non operat i ona l bri c k c h i mney -heat i ng/dook i ng fl ue is un li ned wh i c h
c an present a number o f performan c e and sa f ety prob l ems - mortar deteri orated between br i c ks, et c. Re c ommend the f irepl a c e not
be used until the c h i mney is eva l uated and deemed sa f e by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . (2) (4) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a
qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . Sea li ng is needed at the jo i nt between the c hi mney and the roo f .(2) Rust , c orrosi on v isi bl e at vent near
mortar c ap .(2)
Not ic e: The interior of the flue was not i nspe cted at this t i me . We re commend that you reta i n a qua li fi ed chi mney sweep to cl ean and eva l uate the fl ue .*
12. Sprinklers N/A [X] Not inspected *
Comments:Th is c ompany does not i nspe c t spr i nk l ers; they are beyond the sc ope o f the i nspe c t ion . We re commend the ownerSdemonstrate the ir operat ion , expl a i n t i mer operat ions/sett i ngs, et c., to a ll i nterested part i es pr i or to the end o f the
c ont i ngen c y .
Not ic e: Underground p ipes cannot be judged for breaks or possi b l e root i ntrusi ons . Associ ati on-ma intai ned systems are not tested . Grove systems are not tested .*
13. Hose Faucets Repairs Recommended
Comments:Re c ommend i nsta ll at i on o f ant isi phons at a ll hose bi bs.(2)(5) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and i nsta ll at i on by a qua li fi edSprofessional. Hose f au c ets had broken or m issi ng handl es. (2) Re c ommend f urther eva l uat i on and repa i rs as needed by a qua li f i ed
pro f essi ona l . (2)
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
14. Gutters & Downspouts Repairs Recommended
Comments:The gutters were fill ed wi th debris at the t i me o f the i nspe c t ion; debr is shoul d be removed for proper dra i nage and toSprevent premature deteri orat i on . (2) Gutters are deteri orated and l eaki ng . (2) e c ommend gutter downspout term i nat i ons be routed
away from the buil di ng . (2) Loose damaged downspouts were noted at the t i me o f the i nspe c t i on . (2) The gutter system was deta c hed
at various exteri or l o c at i ons and showed si gns o f c orrosi on , l eakage , rust at the t i me o f the i nspe c t i on . (2) Re c ommend
eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ic e: Gutters and subsurf ac e drains are not water tested for l eakage or blo ckage .* Regul ar ma i ntenan c e of dra i nage systems is requ ired to avoi d water probl ems at the roof and
foundat ion .*
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FOUNDATIONPage 6 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
15. Grading Repairs Recommended
Comments:Fau lty grade at var i ous p l anter l o c at i ons; so il sl opes towards stru c ture . (2) Re commend ask i ng se ll er about history o fSdrainage pri or to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngenc y peri od . Earth to wood c onta c t was noted at various l o c ati ons around the exter i or
peri meter o f the property and at vari ous l o c at i ons i n the c raw lspa c e/basement; we re c ommend th is c ond i t ion be re f erred to a
qua li fi ed term i te i nspe c tor f or f urther eva l uat i on . (3)(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua lifi ed pro f essi ona l pr i or to
the c lose o f the c ont i ngen c y peri od . Keep a ll vegetat i on tr i mmed 18-24 i ns. away from buil d i ng stru c ture . *Trees were p l anted
c l ose to the struc ture . As the trees grow they may need to be removed to avo i d damage to the f oundat i on . *Vegetat i on was i n
c onta c t w i th the exterior wa lls . The vegetat i on shou l d be tr i mmed away to prevent damage to the bu il d i ng . * (3)Poor grad i ng
around the foundat i on . *
Not ic e: This i nspe ct ion does not incl ude geologi c a l condi tions or si te stabili ty i nformat i on. For i nformat i on conc erni ng these condi tions , a geo l ogist or soils engi neer shoul d be
consu l ted.
16. Slab-on-Grade N/A
Not ic e: All sl abs experien c e some degree o f cra cking due to shri nkage i n the dry pro c ess. In most i nstan ces floor c overi ngs prevent re cogni tion o f c ra c ks or sett l ement i n all but the
most severe c ases. The inspe ctor will , at add i t i onal cost , re i nspec t , provided the cli ent removes fl oor covering and re l eases the inspec tor from damage c aused by thi s proc ess. Floor
coverings are not removed during this i nspe ct i on .*
17. Raised Foundation Repairs Recommended [X] Foundation:Wood [X] Columns:Wood
[X] Ev i den c e o f foundati on movement (2) (1)
Comments:Si gni fic ant wood rot , deteriorat i on , pri or i mproper repa irs and displ a c ement/movement noted i n the c raw lspa c e/basementSof the front ma i n resi denc e . (1) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs/rep l a c ement by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l pr i or to the c l ose o f
the c ont i ngenc y per i od . No a cc ess noted under the ADU and under the rear k i t c hen and bathroom o f the ma i n resi den c e - wood ground
c onta c t , deteri orated materi a l , et c.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
17a. Crawlspace Repairs Recommended [X] Crawlspace inspection:Entered
Comments:Evi den c e o f seasona l mo isture i ntrusi on/fl ood i ng noted at vari ous l o c at i ons i n c raw lspa c e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on andSrepairs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . Vents sc reens damaged/b l o c ked at a f ew exteri or l o c at i ons .(2) Re commend eva l uat i on and
repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . No a cc ess noted under the ADU and rear ha l f o f the ma i n resi den c e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on
and repa irs by a qua lifi ed pro f essi ona l . Damaged/deter i orated doors/cover noted to the craw lspa c e/basement of the ma i n residen c e .
(2)(3) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
17b. Floor Structure Repairs Recommended [X] Floor Construction:Conventional wood framing
[X] Sagg i ng / overspann i ng (2) [X] Poor beari ng (2) [X] An c hor bo l ts:Not v is i b l e *
Comments:Loose damaged deteri orated wood supports i n c onta c t w i th grade at sub fl oor i ng supports , g irders, et c.(2) (3) No an c horSbolts or t i e downs v isi b l e at sills/f oundat i on wa lls i n craw lspa c e/basement .(2)(1) Re commend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a
qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . Ev i denc e o f i mproper repa irs noted at support g i rders under the li v i ngroom , et c.(2) No a cc ess noted under
the rear k i t c hen , bathroom o f the ma i n resi denc e and under the ADU - unabl e to i nspe c t . Evidenc e o f mo isture sta i n i ng at
subfl oori ng under li v i ngroom , et c.(2)(3) Re c ommend eva l uat ion by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
FOUNDATIONPage 6a 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
18. Base. Foundation Repairs Recommended
Comments:D i rty and wood c onta c t - ev i den c e o f seasona l mo isture i ntrusion - poor or no dra i nage noted . Loose d i rt andSdeteriorated wood foundat ion wa lls i nsi de the basement/c raw lspa c e o f the ma i n resi denc e .(2)(1) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs
by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l prior to the c lose o f the c ont i ngen c y peri od .
18a. Basement Repairs Recommended
Comments:Steps not v isi b l e and gri ppab l e hand ra ili ng needed at entry to basement/c raw lspa c e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on andSrepairs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
18b. Floor Structure N/A
Not ic e: The inspe ctor does not determi ne the e ffe cti veness of any system i nsta ll ed to control or remove suspec ted hazardous substan c es* No engi neeri ng is performed during this
i nspe ct i on .*
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ROOFPage 7 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
19. Shingle / Shake Repairs Recommended [X] Location:Main & ADU
[X] Roo f sty l e:Gab l e , H i p , Low sl ope [X] Roo f c overi ng is:aspha l t sh i ng l es , ro ll ed c omp
[X] Roo f i nspe c ted by:v i ew i ng from l adder [X] Number o f l ayers:Unknown * [X] Deter i orat i on / Damage (2)
[X] Near end o f li f espan (2) [X] Typ i c a l ma i ntenan c e re commended (2) [X] Weatheri ng / ag i ng * [X] Insu ffi c i ent p i t c h (2)
[X] Fasteners are:exposed and extrudi ng [X] Ev i den c e o f pr ior pat c h i ng and repa irs (2)
Comments:Evi denc e o f i mproper pr i or pat c h i ng and worn , si gn i fi c ant l y deteri orated materi a l noted at various l o c at i ons o f roo f .(2)S The roo fing materi a ls appear to be past the end o f the ir use f ul serv i c e li f e . (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a
qua lifi ed pro f essiona l pri or to the c lose o f the c ont i ngenc y period .
20. Tile Roof N/A
Not ic e: Roo fs o f this materi a l are o ften not wa l ked on to avo i d causi ng damage . Not a ll til es/sl ates are c he cked for atta c hment. * Inspe c tion i s limited.*
21. Built-up / Low slope Repairs Recommended
Comments:The roo f i ng mater i a ls above the bathroom o f the ADU appear to past the end o f the ir use f ul serv i c e li f e . (2) Re c ommendSevaluation and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
21b. Roof Notes N/A
Not ic e: The report is an op i ni on o f the genera l qua li ty and condi ti on o f the roo f.* The i nspe ctor cannot , and does not , o ffer an opi n ion or warranty and to whether the roo f has
l eaked in the past , or may be subje c t to future leakage . Not i c e: The report is an op i n i on o f the genera l quali ty and cond i ti on o f the roo f .*
22. Exposed Flashings Repairs Recommended
Comments:Condi t i ons were noted at vari ous lo c at ions o f the fl ashi ngs above both stru c tures that warrant addi t i ona l eva l uat i onSand repa irs/repl a c ement . (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l pr i or to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngenc y
peri od .
Not ic e: Determining the presenc e o f asbestos or hazardous materia ls is beyond the scope of the inspe cti on .* Roo fs, skyli ghts and fl ashi ng are not water tested for l eaks.* Not ic e:
Tent ing a home for f umigat ion may c ause damage to roo fs - recommend reinspe ct i on f or damage after tent i ng is c ompl eted .*
--- End of Category ROOF ---
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
23. Main Line Repairs Recommended
Comments:Cou l d not l o c ate the ma i n shut-o ff va l ve . Th is is an i mportant emergenc y shut-o ff and shou l d be l o c ated . *S
24. Supply Lines Repairs Recommended [X] Material:Copper, Galvanized [X] Not fully visible
[X] Corrosi on is:m i nor *, moderate (2)
Comments:Unab l e to f ull y i nspe c t a ll o f suppl y li nes due to li m i ted sa f e a cc ess - i nadequate c l earan c e between grade and g i rders/Sjoists i n c raw lspa c e .(2) There is moderate to major v isib l e c orrosi on , c onsistent w i th the age o f the system . Ev i den c e o f
i mproperl y i nsta ll ed supp l y li nes noted at exterior o f the l aundry o f ma i n residenc e and ADU .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs
by a qua li fi ed pro f essiona l pri or to the c lose o f the c ont i ngen c y peri od .
Not i c e: Underground pipes or pipes i nsi de wa lls c annot be judged for si ze , l eaks or corrosion .* Water qua li ty testing or testi ng f or hazards su ch as l ead is not part o f this i nspe cti on.*
Not i c e: Be advised that some 'po l ybutylene' pl ast i c p i pi ng systems have experi en c ed do cumented probl ems.
25. Waste Lines Repairs Recommended [X] Material:ABS, Galvanized [X] Not fully visible
Comments:The o l der waste li nes have been repa i red at a number o f l o c at i ons; re c ommend c he c k i ng w i th se ll er regard i ng history o fSrepairs. O l der systems will c ont i nue to deteri orate , and the need f or f uture repa i rs/rep l a c ement is li ke l y . (2) The o l der dra i n/
waste vent li nes have moderate rust or c orrosi on . (2) Evi denc e o f i mproperl y i nsta ll ed dra i n li nes noted at exteri or o f the
l aundry o f ma i n resi den c e and ADU .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua lifi ed pro f essi ona l pri or to the c l ose o f the
c ont i ngenc y peri od . Unabl e to determ i ne i f the dra i n/waste li ne term i nate properl y to ma i n system or gray water , et c.(2)
Re c ommend eva l uat i on by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ic e: Ci ty sewer servic e , sept i c systems and all underground p i pes are not a part o f this i nspec t i on . Future drai nage performan c e is also not determi ned .* Be advised that some
'ABS' pl ast i c pi pi ng systems have experien ced do cumented probl ems. Conta ct the manu fa cturer or pl umbi ng expert for further informati on and eval uation .*
26. Fuel System Repairs Recommended [X] Shutoff valve location:Front, Left side
[X] Fue l type is:natura l gas [X] Not f ull y v isi b l e
Comments:As o f J anuary 1 , 2019 - per SB 988 ìManu f a c turers o f ye ll ow c orrugated sta i nl ess stee l tub i ng be li eve that ye llowScorrugated sta i nl ess stee l tubi ng is sa f er i f proper l y bonded and grounded as requi red by the manuf a c turerís i nsta ll at ion
i nstru c t i ons(v isi b l e at water heater and f urna c e). Proper bond i ng and ground i ng o f th is produ c t c an on l y be determ i ned by a
li c ensed e l e c tri c a l c ontra c tor .î ì Corrugated sta i n l ess stee l tub i ng î means a fl exi bl e , sta i nl ess stee l p i pe used to suppl y
natura l gas and propane i n res i dent i a l , c ommer c i a l , and i ndustri a l stru c tures . Re c ommend eva l uat i on by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
Moderate c orrosi on v isab l e at supp ly li nes near meter and i n c raw lspa c e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed
pro f essi ona l . Auto sa f ety shut o ff va l ve not visab l e between meter and resi den c e .(2)(5) Re c ommend eva l uat i on by a qua li f i ed
pro f essi ona l .
Not i c e: Underground pi pi ng & fuel tanks c annot be judged. Pi pes i nsi de wa lls or pi pes con c eal ed from vi ew c annot be judged and the i nspe ctor does not perform tests for gas l eaks
or pipe si ze .*
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
27. Water Heater(s)Repairs Recommended [X] Location:kitchen [X] Type:Conventional Natural Gas
[X] Capa c i ty:40 ga l . 1994 [X] Water shut o ff i nsta ll ed:Yes [X] Corrosi on on p i pes / va l ves * [X] TPR va l ve i nsta ll ed:Yes
[X] TPR d isc harge pi pe properl y i nsta ll ed:No (2) (4) [X] Vent fl ue p i p i ng:i mproperl y i nsta ll ed (2)
[X] Se ism i c straps:are needed * (5), l a c k proper b l o c k i ng * (5)
Comments:Some c orrosi on noted at suppl y li ne c onne c t i ons.(2) The water heater appeared to be i n serv i c eab l e c ondi t i on . Bl o c k i ngSnot i nsta ll ed between water heater and wa lls .(2) Bondi ng w i re not v isabl e at water heater supp l y c onne c t i ons .(2) Re c ommend
i nsta lli ng a sed i ment trap at the gas suppl y li ne to water heater .(2)(5) The water heater shou l d have a c at c h pan wi th a proper l y
si zed dra i n li ne extended to the exterior o f the home . (2) Improper sl ope at water heater vent - i mproperl y i nsta ll ed. Corrosi on ,
pri or moisture sta i ns noted at water heater vent i n ki t c hen . (2)(4) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
TPR p i pe is redu c ed . (2) (4) Water heater needs to have an approved se ism i c restra i nt system proper l y i nsta ll ed . * (4) Major
c orrosi on at bottom o f tank near burner c hamber .(2) Re c ommend eva luat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ice: Esti mate of remaining li fe is not part o f th is i nspe ct i on . Sol ar systems are not part o f this i nspe cti on . Hot water re calc ul at ing pumps/systems are not part o f this inspec tion.*
--- End of Category PLUMBING ---
HEATINGPage 9 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
28. Description Repairs Recommended [X] Approximate input BTU's:22K date unknown
[X] Heat i ng type:wa ll f urna c e [X] Fue l type:natura l gas [X] Lo c at i on:li v i ngroom wa ll
Comments:See notes (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs/serv i c i ng by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l .SNotice: I f a f uel burni ng heater/f urna c e is l o cated i n a bedroom, we recommend eval uati on by a qua li fi ed heati ng contra ctor f or sa fety and a ir vol ume requirements .*
29. Condition Repairs Recommended [X] Near end of lifespan (2)
[X] Ma i ntenanc e re c ommended (2)
Comments:The heat i ng system appeared to be i nterm i ttent l y operat iona l at t i me o f i nspe c t i on . System does not appear to have beenSserviced in the past year .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and serv i c i ng by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . No heat i ng system noted i n the ADU .
(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and insta ll at i on by a qua lifi ed pro f essi ona l . Inadequate si ze o f system f or ma i n resi den c e .(2) Re commend
eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ice: Inspe ctor does not li ght pilots. I f pil ots are 'OFF', a full i nspe ct i on is not possi bl e . It is suggested that heati ng systems be a c ti vated and f ull y inspec ted PRIOR TO CLOSE OF
TRANSACTION .*
30. Venting Repairs Recommended
Comments:Inadequate c l earan c e between exteri or vent term i nat i on and exteri or w i ndows .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by aSqualified pro f essi ona l .
31. Combustion Air Appears Serviceable
Comments:The c ombust i on a ir supp ly appears serv i c eab l e .S
32. Burners Appears Serviceable
Comments:Burners not v isab l e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and serv i c i ng by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l .SNotice: The i nspe ctor is not equi pped to thorough l y i nspe ct heat exchangers for eviden ce of cra cks or hol es, as th is can on l y be done by d ismantli ng the un it or other te c hnic a l
proc edures.* Some furna c es are designed in such a way that i nspe ct i on is a l most i mpossi bl e .* Sa fety devi c es are not tested by this c ompany .*
33. Distribution Repairs Recommended
Comments:Poor d istr i but i on i n ma i n residenc e and none noted at ADU .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i edSprofessional.
Not ic e: Asbestos materia ls have been commonl y used i n heat i ng systems.* Determi ni ng the presenc e of asbestos can ONLY be performed by l aboratory testi ng and is beyond the
scope of th i s i nspe ct ion .*
--- End of Category HEATING ---
HEAT2 / COOL
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
34. Normal Controls Appears Serviceable [X] Thermostat:appears serviceable
Comments:Heat i ng system c ontro ls appear serv i c eab l e .SNotice: Thermostats are not checked for ca li brat i on or t i med funct i ons.* Adequa cy, e ffi c i enc y or even heat distri buti on o f the system through the house is not part of this i nspe c ti on.*
35. Air Filters N/A
Not ic e: Ele ctron i c a i r cleaners, humi d i fi ers and dehum i di fi ers are beyond the scope o f this i nspe c tion .* Have these systems evaluated by a qualifi ed i ndi vidua l .*
36. Heating Notes N/A
Not ic e: Veri ficat i on o f the l o c at i on or condi ti on o f underground fue l storage tanks is not part of this i nspec tion.* Env ironmental risks, if any, are not included.* Not i c e: Asbestos
materia l s have been commonly used in heati ng systems.* Determin i ng the presenc e o f asbestos c an ONLY be performed by l aboratory test i ng and is beyond the sc ope of this
inspe ct ion .*
37. Evaporative Cooler N/A
38. Air Conditioning N/A
Not ic e: The inspe ctor does not perform pressure tests on coo l ant systems, there fore no representat i on is made regardi ng c ool ant charge or li ne integrity . Subjec ti ve judgment of
system c apa city is not part o f the i nspe ct ion.
38a. Power N/A
38b. Condensate N/A
38c. Refrigerant Lines N/A
38d. Cooling Comments N/A
--- End of Category HEAT2 / COOL ---
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
39. Service Repairs Recommended [X] Service Type:Overhead [X] Number of conductors:2
[X] Vo l tage:240 V / 120 V [X] Amps:200 [X] Ma i n pane l ground present [X] Ma i n d is c onne ct i nspe c ted at:D is c onne ct
Comments:Deter i orated i nsul at ion noted at ma i n servi c e li nes near mast head .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi edSprofessional. Se c uri ty sea l mi ssi ng at ma i n meter .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed ut ili ty c ompany
pro f essi ona l .
40. Main Panel Repairs Recommended [X] Location:Exterior at meter
Comments:See pane l notes #43 be l ow f or more i n format i on . (2)SNotice: Six or f ewer breakers usua ll y do not require a mai n breaker , however this may i ndi cate m i ni ma l el e ctric al capa ci ty.* I f the servi c e amperage is l ess than 100, upgrade may be
needed to operate l arger ele ctric al app li an ces.*
41. Conductors Repairs Recommended [X] Service wire type:Cannot determine
[X] Bran c h w ire type:Bra i ded a l um i num , Copper [X] W i ri ng method:Knob and Tube (2), Meta l condu i t
Comments:Knob and tube wi r i ng systems are o l d and are at , or near i ng the end o f , the i r li f espan . Su c h systems may not meet theSeletrical demands o f today's househo l ds . Interm i x i ng knob and tube w i th modern wi r i ng methods is di ffic u l t . Re c ommend f urther
eva l uat i on by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l to assess the system's abili ty to meet c urrent and f uture demands . The need for upgrades ,
repa i rs and/or rep l a c ement is li ke l y .
42. Sub-panels N/A
43. Panel Notes Repairs Recommended
Comments:Re c ommend upgrad i ng or add i ng AFCI breakers f or bedrooms.(2)(5) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li fi edSprofessional. Dead front m issi ng at ma i n serv i c e pane l .(2) Re c ommend eva l uation and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
44. Wiring Notes Repairs Recommended
Comments:The o cc upant's be l ongi ngs/storage , et c., prevented test i ng o f some o f the out l ets and sw i t c hes . Three-prong out l ets di dSnot test properl y grounded at: Numerous l o c at i ons. (2) (4) Exposed unprote c ted sp li c es , w iri ng v isib l e at vari ous lo c at i ons: i n
att i c, vari ous l o c at ions on exteri or wa lls ,vari ous l o c at i ons o f i nteri or c e ili ngs , var i ous l o c at i ons i n c raw lspa c e/basement , et c.
(2)(4) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l pri or to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngen c y per i od .GFCI 's
re c ommended at a ll appropr i ate l o c at i ons: exteri or out l ets , et c as a sa f ety enhanc ement . (2) (5) GFCIs d i d not respond to test
button at near si nk i n the ADU bathroom , et c. (2) (4) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . Loose exposed
out l ets noted at var i ous i nteri or l o c at i ons o f both stru c tures.(2) Reversed pol ari ty at l e ft f ront exter i or out l et o f the rear
ADU , et c.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . Exter i or c oa c h li ghts not operat i ona l at a f ew
exterior l o c at i ons: ri ght rear exteri or c orner o f the ma i n resi denc e , et c.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed
pro f essi ona l .Extension c ords were used as permanent w iri ng at various i nteri or l o c at i ons . (2) (4) Exposed w i r i ng noted at front
porc h li ght o f ma i n resi denc e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . Improeper l y i nsta ll ed w i ri ng
between the rear the ma i n resi den c e and ADU .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
--- End of Category ELECTRICAL ---
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
45. Entry Doors Repairs Recommended
Comments:Deteri orated materi a l noted at entry door to both entry doors.(2) Rub at jambs, et c.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on andSrepairs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
46. Interior Doors Repairs Recommended
Comments:Cond i t i ons were noted at doors that warrant f urther eva l uat i on and repa i rs at i nterior o f both stru c tures . (2)SRecommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
47. Exterior Doors Repairs Recommended
Comments:Re c ommend f urther eva l uat ion and repa irs o f a ll exter i or doors. (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i edSprofessional. Tempered/sa f ety g l ass i nsi gn i a was not visi b l e on g l ass at: Exter i or doors. (2) (4) Re c ommend eva l uation and
repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
48. Windows Repairs Recommended
Comments:Cond i t i ons were noted on w i ndows that warrant f urther eva l uat i on and repa irs - broken w i ndows/c ra c ked g l ass noted at aSnumber o f l oc at i ons at ma i n resi denc e . (2) Damaged , deter i orated o l der wood w i ndows at vari ous l o c at i ons.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on
and repa irs by a qua lifi ed pro f essi ona l . G l az i ng c ompound is deteri orated , l at c hes not operationa l and c ut damaged sash c ords
noted at a number o f w i ndows. (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . Worn , m issi ng damaged sc reens
noted at var i ous w i ndows.(2) Tempered/sa f ety g l ass i nsi gn i a was not visi b l e on g l ass i n w i ndows adja c ent to door(s). (2) (4)
Not ic e: Determi ni ng cond i t i on o f a ll i nsul ated w i ndows is not possi bl e due to temperature , weather and light ing vari at ions. Che ck w i th owner for further in format i on .
49. Interior Walls Repairs Recommended
Comments:Furn ish ings/o cc upants storage , et c., prevent f u ll v i ew and a cc ess to wa lls, w i ndows, f l oors, et c. Do a c are f u l c he c kSon your fi na l wa l k-through . Conta c t i nspe c tor w i th any quest i ons or c on c erns prior to c l ose o f transa c t i on . Worn , damaged
wa ll board noted at a number o f l o c at i ons i n both un i ts .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ic e: The condi ti on o f wa lls beh i nd wa ll paper , pane li ng and furnish i ngs c annot be judged.
50. Ceilings Repairs Recommended
Comments:Evi denc e o f deter i orated c e ili ng materi a l , pri or mo isture sta i ns visi b l e at li v i ngroom o f ma i n resi den c e , et c.(2)SRecommend eva luat i on and repa irs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . The i nteri or o f the home appears to have been re c ent l y pa i nted .
New pa i nt c ou l d mask c ond i t ions that wou l d have otherw ise been i dent i f i ed duri ng an i nspe c t ion . Che c k w i th se ll er prior to the
c l ose o f the c ont i ngen c y per i od to determ i ne if there were any c ond i t i ons or repa irs addressed as part o f the pa i nt i ng pro c ess .
Inadequate he ight c l earan c e noted at a f ew i nteri or l o c at i ons: bathroom o f ADU , et c.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a
qua lifi ed pro f essiona l . Prior mo isture sta i ns visi b l e at a number o f lo c at i ons: l e f t front bedroom c l oset c e ili ng , et c.(2)
Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ic e: Determini ng whether acoust i c sprayed c eili ngs c onta i n asbestos is beyond the scope o f this i nspec tion . For more information pl ease c onta ct the Americ an Lung Associ at ion or
an asbestos spe c i a list .
INTERIORPage 12a 11202044NGUReport # :
KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
51. Floors Repairs Recommended
Comments:Si gni fic ant sl ope noted at li v i ngroom f l oor i ng near entry door o f ma i n resi den c e , et c.(2)(1) Re c ommend eva l uat i on andSrepairs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . Squeak i ng so ft sub fl oor i ng noted at a f ew i nterior l o c at i ons: between li v i ngroom and ha ll way
o f ma i n resi den c e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . Worn , sta i ned deter i orated c arpeti ng , c ra c ked
t il e noted at var i ous l o c at ions .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . Furn ish i ngs prevent fu ll vi ew
and a cc ess to wa lls , w i ndows , f l oors, et c. Do a c are f u l c he c k on your f i na l wa l k-through . Conta c t i nspe c tor w ith any quest i ons
or c on c erns pri or to c l ose o f transa c t i on .
Not ice: Determini ng odors or sta i ns is not i n c l uded!* F loor covering damage/sta i ns may be h i dden by furn i ture .* The condi ti on o f wood f looring be low c arpet is not inspe c ted .*
--- End of Category INTERIOR ---
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
52. Fireplace(s)Repairs Recommended [X] Location:living room
Comments:Openi ng for f i rep l a c e noted for gas wa ll f urna c e i n ma i n resi denc e .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i edSprofessional.
Not ic e: Recommend i nsta lli ng sa fety spa c er or damper when gas l ogs are present .* Wood and ashes are not moved for i nspe c t i on . Re commend cl eari ng debris and further eva l uati on
53. Interior Features N/A
53a. Ceiling Fans Repairs Recommended
Comments:Ce ili ng f ans i n the li v i ngroom and k i t c hen appear serv i c eab l e at the t i me o f the i nspe c t i on . Exposed w i r i ng at f an i nSthe ADU .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l .
53b. Interior Stairs N/A
53c. Wet Bar N/A
54. Smoke Detector Repairs Recommended
Comments:Re c ommend i nsta ll at i on o f operat i ona l smoke and c arbon monox i de dete c tors i n a ll appropri ate l o c at i ons o f ma i nSresidence. * (5) Smoke and c arbon monox i de dete c tors m issi ng at: ADU* (5) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs/i nsta ll at i on by a
qua lifi ed pro f essiona l . Smoke dete c tor responded to i nterna l test button i n the l e f t front bedroom o f the mai n resi denc e .
55. Laundry Repairs Recommended [X] Location:Laundry room
[X] Pi p i ng c ondi t i ons warrant repa i r (2) [X] Washer standp i pe not tested *
Comments:Leak noted at hot and c o l d suppl y va l ves .(2) Washer dra i n li ne bent .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i edSprofessional. Re c ommend c l ean i ng dryer vent - Loose l eak i ng dryer vent .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and cl ean i ng serv i c i ng by a
qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ic e: Washi ng machi nes and dryers are not moved during this i nspe cti on - condi t i on o f wa lls or floori ng under these ma chines c annot be judged .* The i nspec tor does not test
washi ng machine dra ins or supp l y va lves.* Water supp l y va l ves i f turned may be subject to l eaki ng .*
56. Attic General Repairs Recommended [X] Roof Frame:Rafter framing [X] Attic:Unfinished
[X] A cc ess l o c at i on:i nteri or ha ll way c e ili ng [X] How Inspe c ted:Inspe c t i on li m i ted to v i ew f rom a cc ess *
[X] Sta ins are:vari ed i n si ze and l o c at i on (2) [X] Unab l e to determ i ne a c t i ve l eakage (2)
Comments:Not a ll o f att i c spa c e was i nspe c ted due to li m i ted/unsa f e a cc ess .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .SMajor to moderate v isi bl e mo isture sta i ns v isi b l e at various l o c ati ons on fram i ng i n att i c o f ma i n resi denc e . Unab l e to
determ i ne if there are a c t i ve l eaks . (2)(3) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . Ev i denc e o f i mproperl y
i nsta ll ed supports/frami ng v is i bl e i n att i c above the k i t c hen , et c.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li fi ed
pro f essi ona l .
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
56a. Ventilation & Insulation Repairs Recommended
Comments:No i nsu l at i on i n att i c. * Mi ni ma l vent il at i on i n att i c. Th is may not be su ffi c i ent to move a ir through the att i cSproperly.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . Gab l e vent screens m issi ng at ma i n resi den c e .(2)
Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
Not ic e: Determi ni ng the presence o f asbestos or other hazardous materi a ls is beyond the sc ope of this i nspec tion.* Tenti ng a home for f umigat ion may c ause damage to roofs-
recommend reinspect i on for damage a fter tent i ng is compl eted .*
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
66. Kitchen Sink(s)Repairs Recommended
Comments:Evi denc e o f prior mo isture sta i ni ng , deteri orat i on noted at c abi net under si nks. Sli ght l eak noted at f au c et . (2)(3)SRecommend eva luat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . Grout and c au l k i ng are needed at the k i t c hen si nk(s) c ounter . *
Numerous i tems were stored under k i t c hen si nk(s) prevent i ng a cc ess for i nspe c t i on . Re c ommend i tems be removed and area i nspe c ted
pri or to the end o f the c ont i ngenc y peri od .
67. Kitchen (general)Repairs Recommended [X] Counter type:Granite
Comments:Cabi nets , drawers , et c., appeared to be heavil y worn . * Not a ll o f the c ounter spa c e was visi b l e f or i nspe c t i on .S
68. Disposal N/A
69. Range/Cooktop Repairs Recommended [X] Number of ovens:1 [X] Fuel type:natural gas
Comments:Front burners not operat i ona l at oven .(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a qua li f i ed pro f essi ona l . Hood vent notSterminated to the exteri or .(2) (5) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . The ant i-t i p l eg assemb l y on the
range is not operat i ona l , c reat i ng a t i p hazard . (2) (4)
Not ic e: Se lf and/or cont i nuous cleani ng operati ons, c l o c ks, t i mi ng dev i c es, li ghts and thermostat accura cy are not tested duri ng this i nspec tion.* Appli an c es are not moved .*
70. Dishwasher N/A
Not ic e: Determini ng the adequacy of washi ng and dryi ng func ti ons o f dishwashers is not part o f this i nspe cti on .*
71. Special Features Appears Serviceable [X] Microwave:Appears Serviceable
Comments:Mic rowave appeared servi c eabl e at the t i me o f the i nspe c t i on .SNotice: Refri gerators, freezers and buil t-i n i c e maker are not part o f this i nspec t i on .*
--- End of Category KITCHEN ---
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KEY:(1) Re commend eva l uati on by a stru c tura l engi neer/geo-te c hni c al engi neer
(2) Recommended eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a li c ensed contra c tor
(3) Re f er to qua li f i ed term i te report f or f urther i n formati on
(4) This i tem is a sa f ety hazard - corre c ti on i s needed
(5) Upgrades are re c ommended f or sa f ety enhan c ement
* Thi s i tem warrants attent i on/repa ir or moni tori ng
REPORT KEY - EVALUATIONS RECOMMENDED IN THE REPORT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTINGENCY PERIOD/TRANSACTION
72. Toilet Repairs Recommended
Comments:The to il et is l oose at the f l oor i n the ma i n resi denc e . * (3)(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i edSprofessional. As o f J anuary 1 , 2017 , bu il d i ng standards/state l aw requi re that fl ow rates f or fi xtures i n the home not ex c eed 1 .6
gp f f or to il ets , 2 .2 gpm for f au c ets and 2 .5 gpm f or shower heads. It is beyond the sc ope o f the i nspe c t i on to determ i ne the fl ow
rates o f the pl umb i ng fi xtures i n the home . Re c ommend ask i ng se ll er about h istory o f upgrades to a ff e c ted f i xtures pri or to the
c l ose o f the c ont i ngen c y peri od .
73. Sink Repairs Recommended
Comments:Evi denc e o f l eaks and prior mo isture sta i ns under c ab i net/wa ll i n the: ma i n resi denc e . (2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on andSrepairs by a qua li f i ed pro f essiona l . Grout and c au lk i ng are needed at the bathroom si nk(s) c ounter . * Si nk l oose/i mproper l y
se c ured at wa ll i n the ADU bathroom . (2) Re c ommend eva luat i on and repa irs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . As o f January 1 , 2017 ,
buil d i ng standards/state l aw requi re that f l ow rates f or f i xtures i n the home not ex c eed 1 .6 gp f f or to il ets, 2 .2 gpm f or f auc ets
and 2 .5 gpm f or shower heads . It is beyond the s c ope o f the i nspe c t i on to determ i ne the flow rates o f the pl umbi ng fi xtures i n
the home . Re c ommend aski ng se ll er about h istory o f upgrades to a ff e c ted fi xtures pri or to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngen c y period .
74. Vent/Heat Repairs Recommended
Comments:Ventil at ion system appears servi c abl e , unabl e to c on f irm i f vent term i nate properl y to the exteri or .(2) Re c ommendSevaluation and repa i rs by a qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l .
75. Bathtub Repairs Recommended
Comments:Gap noted between tub spout and enc l osure i n the ADU bath tub . (2) Re c ommend eva l uat ion and repa irs by a qua li f i edSprofessional. Slow dra i n i ng was noted i n the bathtub o f the ADU . - o cc upants c l oth i ng , storage , debris noted at i nterior o f ADU
tub/enc l osure - unabl e to f ull y i nspe c t . (2) As o f J anuary 1 , 2017 , bu il d i ng standards/state l aw requ i re that fl ow rates for
fixtures i n the home not ex c eed 1 .6 gp f f or to il ets , 2 .2 gpm for f au c ets and 2 .5 gpm f or shower heads. It is beyond the sc ope of
the i nspe c t ion to determ i ne the flow rates o f the pl umbi ng fi xtures i n the home . Re c ommend aski ng se ll er about h istory o f
upgrades to a ff e c ted f i xtures pri or to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngenc y period .
76. Shower Repairs Recommended
Comments:Deteri orate c au l k i ng at exterior and i nteri or pan/en c losure i n the bathroom o f ma i n resi denc e .(2) Loose dra i n c over atSshower enc l osure .(2) Cau l k i ng re c ommended at shower head esc ut c heon i n both bathrooms.(2) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa i rs by a
qua li fi ed pro f essi ona l . As o f J anuary 1 , 2017 , bu il d i ng standards/state l aw requ ire that flow rates for fixtures i n the home not
ex c eed 1 .6 gp f for to il ets , 2 .2 gpm f or f auc ets and 2 .5 gpm for shower heads. It is beyond the sc ope o f the i nspe c t i on to
determ i ne the flow rates o f the pl umb i ng fi xtures i n the home . Re c ommend ask i ng se ll er about h istory o f upgrades to a ff e c ted
fi xtures prior to the c l ose o f the c ont i ngenc y period . Moisture sta i ns visi b l e at fl oor i ng near shower enc l osure i n the ma i n
resi den c e .(2)(3) Re c ommend eva l uat i on and repa irs by a qua li f i ed prof essiona l .
Not ic e: Determi ned whether shower pans are watert i ght is beyond the scope of th is i nspec ti on .*
--- End of Category BATHROOMS ---
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
BATHROOMS
ADU bath
Unable to fully inspect
ELECTRICAL
crawlspace left rear bedroom
Exposed splices Exposed wiring
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
ELECTRICAL
main residence ADU bath
Open ground at loose unsecured outlets at various locations Open ground and non operational GFCI's
ELECTRICAL
ADU main residence - rear wall
Damaged conduit, unprotected exposed wiring exposed wiring
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
ELECTRICAL
main residence main panel
Loose unprotected wiring at front porch light dead front missing
ELECTRICAL
main panel
security seal missing
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
EXTERIOR
attic main residence
unlined brick heating/cooking flue Deteriorated paint at various exterior siding locations
FOUNDATION
crawlspace crawlspace under livingroom
deteriorated wood and dirt walls in crawlspace Moisture stains deterioration at subflooring, supports, etc
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
FOUNDATION
main residence main residence
deteriorated wood foundation walls, wood ground contact,
deteriorated wood supports, etc noted at bowing, bulging foundation
/basement walls
No steps, no railing, moisture intrusion, wood ground contact, etc., at
entry to the crawlspace/basement
FOUNDATION
planters
wood grade contact, deteriorated material, etc
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Client:
Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
GROUNDS
main residence Gravel driveway
Loose material at front porch - trip hazards Uneven surfaces
INTERIOR
main residence main residence
kitchen counters, cabinets, etc Occupants belongings storage prevent access and view of walls,
flooring, etc
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
INTERIOR
main residence main residence
Moisture stains in attic visible in the left front bedroom closet ceiling cracked glass, broken windows
INTERIOR
various exterior windows
cracked damaged frames, deteriorated glazing, etc
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
INTERIOR-2
main residence
Exposed wiring splices in attic, no insulation, etc
KITCHEN
main residence
Kitchen at the time of the inspection
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
PLUMBING
main residence water heater
Improper slope and corrosion leak at water heater vent in kitchen Approved strapping, blocking, TPR, etc., recommended
PLUMBING
main residence ADU
improperly installed plumbing Improperly installed plumbing at exterior walls
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
ROOF
main residence main residence
Material at end of service life, loose detached gutters, etc Improper installation of roof/exterior addition, etc
ROOF
left side yard porch/patio main residence
Improperly installed, deteriorated material Material is past the end of its service life
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/2020
ROOF
main residence
End of service life - prior improper repairs
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
GROUNDS
Driveway -- Repairs Recommended
Uneven dirt and gravel driveway.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Sidewalks -- Repairs Recommended
Cracked uneven concrete noted at front sidewalk.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional.
Patio -- Repairs Recommended
Loose displaced uneven pavers noted at the left exterior patio porch.(2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional.
Patio Cover -- Repairs Recommended
Significant wear, deterioration and damage noted at improperly repaired left exterior patio porch cover.
(2)(3) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Decks/Porch -- Repairs Recommended
Loose deteriorated damaged wood decking build on grade at front porch of the main residence - trip
hazard, etc.(2)(3)(4) Recommend evaluation and repairs/replacement by a qualified professional. Loose
material, uneven rise/run noted at front porch steps of the ADU.(2)(4) Recommend evaluation and repairs
by a qualified professional.
Fences & Gates -- Repairs Recommended
Loose boards, posts, materials noted at various locations of wood fencing around the perimeter of the
property.(2) Gates need adjustment or repair. (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional.
EXTERIOR
Exterior Stairs -- Repairs Recommended
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Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
Recommend further evaluation and repairs/replacement by a qualified professional. (2)
EXTERIOR
Exterior Walls -- Repairs Recommended
The exterior walls are not fully visible due to vegetation/personal storage. Recommend areas be made
accessible and inspected prior to the end of the contingency period. * Evidence of deteriorated damaged
siding noted at various exterior locations - evidence of improperly installed damaged material noted at
various locations around the perimeter of the property. (2) Portions of the exterior walls appear to be
structurally unsound and in contact with grade.(2)(1)(3) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional prior to the close of the contingency period. The paint/finish was deteriorated on the
siding at the time of the inspection. (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Trim -- Repairs Recommended
Cracks, gaps, separations, wood rot, loose material, etc., were found at various locations in the
exterior walls at the time of the inspection. (2)(3) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional. All wall penetrations need to be sealed. (2) Exterior trim had deteriorated paint/finish.
(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Chimney(s) -- Repairs Recommended
Inadequate clearance between exterior livingroom furnace metal flue and exterior windows, etc.(2(4)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Older non operational brick chimney -
heating/dooking flue is unlined which can present a number of performance and safety problems - mortar
deteriorated between bricks, etc. Recommend the fireplace not be used until the chimney is evaluated
and deemed safe by a qualified professional. (2) (4) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional. Sealing is needed at the joint between the chimney and the roof.(2) Rust, corrosion
visible at vent near mortar cap.(2)
Hose Faucets -- Repairs Recommended
Recommend installation of antisiphons at all hose bibs.(2)(5) Recommend evaluation and installation by a
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Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
qualified professional. Hose faucets had broken or missing handles. (2) Recommend further evaluation and
repairs as needed by a qualified professional. (2)
EXTERIOR
Gutters & Downspouts -- Repairs Recommended
The gutters were filled with debris at the time of the inspection; debris should be removed for proper
drainage and to prevent premature deterioration. (2) Gutters are deteriorated and leaking. (2) ecommend
gutter downspout terminations be routed away from the building. (2) Loose damaged downspouts were noted
at the time of the inspection. (2) The gutter system was detached at various exterior locations and
showed signs of corrosion, leakage, rust at the time of the inspection. (2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional.
FOUNDATION
Grading -- Repairs Recommended
Faulty grade at various planter locations; soil slopes towards structure. (2) Recommend asking seller
about history of drainage prior to the close of the contingency period. Earth to wood contact was noted
at various locations around the exterior perimeter of the property and at various locations in the
crawlspace/basement; we recommend this condition be referred to a qualified termite inspector for
further evaluation. (3)(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional prior to the
close of the contingency period. Keep all vegetation trimmed 18-24 ins. away from building structure. *
Trees were planted close to the structure. As the trees grow they may need to be removed to avoid damage
to the foundation. *Vegetation was in contact with the exterior walls. The vegetation should be trimmed
away to prevent damage to the building. * (3)Poor grading around the foundation. *
Raised Foundation -- Repairs Recommended
Significant wood rot, deterioration, prior improper repairs and displacement/movement noted in the
crawlspace/basement of the front main residence. (1) Recommend evaluation and repairs/replacement by a
qualified professional prior to the close of the contingency period. No access noted under the ADU and
under the rear kitchen and bathroom of the main residence - wood ground contact, deteriorated material,
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Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
FOUNDATION
Crawlspace -- Repairs Recommended
Evidence of seasonal moisture intrusion/flooding noted at various locations in crawlspace.(2) Recommend
evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Vents screens damaged/blocked at a few exterior
locations.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. No access noted under the
ADU and rear half of the main residence.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Damaged/deteriorated doors/cover noted to the crawlspace/basement of the main residence.(2)(3)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Floor Structure -- Repairs Recommended
Loose damaged deteriorated wood supports in contact with grade at subflooring supports, girders, etc.(2)
(3) No anchor bolts or tie downs visible at sills/foundation walls in crawlspace/basement.(2)(1)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Evidence of improper repairs noted at
support girders under the livingroom, etc.(2) No access noted under the rear kitchen, bathroom of the
main residence and under the ADU - unable to inspect. Evidence of moisture staining at subflooring under
livingroom, etc.(2)(3) Recommend evaluation by a qualified professional.
Base. Foundation -- Repairs Recommended
Dirty and wood contact - evidence of seasonal moisture intrusion - poor or no drainage noted. Loose dirt
and deteriorated wood foundation walls inside the basement/crawlspace of the main residence.(2)(1)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional prior to the close of the contingency
period.
Basement -- Repairs Recommended
Steps not visible and grippable hand railing needed at entry to basement/crawlspace.(2) Recommend
evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
ROOF
Shingle / Shake -- Repairs Recommended
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Client:
Date:
Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
Evidence of improper prior patching and worn, significantly deteriorated material noted at various
locations of roof.(2) The roofing materials appear to be past the end of their useful service life. (2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional prior to the close of the contingency
period.
ROOF
Built-up / Low slope -- Repairs Recommended
The roofing materials above the bathroom of the ADU appear to past the end of their useful service life.
(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Exposed Flashings -- Repairs Recommended
Conditions were noted at various locations of the flashings above both structures that warrant
additional evaluation and repairs/replacement. (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional prior to the close of the contingency period.
PLUMBING
Main Line -- Repairs Recommended
Could not locate the main shut-off valve. This is an important emergency shut-off and should be located.
*
Supply Lines -- Repairs Recommended
Unable to fully inspect all of supply lines due to limited safe access - inadequate clearance between
grade and girders/joists in crawlspace.(2) There is moderate to major visible corrosion, consistent with
the age of the system. Evidence of improperly installed supply lines noted at exterior of the laundry of
main residence and ADU.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional prior to the
close of the contingency period.
Waste Lines -- Repairs Recommended
The older waste lines have been repaired at a number of locations; recommend checking with seller
regarding history of repairs. Older systems will continue to deteriorate, and the need for future
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Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
repairs/replacement is likely. (2) The older drain/waste vent lines have moderate rust or corrosion. (2)
Evidence of improperly installed drain lines noted at exterior of the laundry of main residence and ADU.
(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional prior to the close of the contingency
period. Unable to determine if the drain/waste line terminate properly to main system or gray water, etc.
(2) Recommend evaluation by a qualified professional.
PLUMBING
Fuel System -- Repairs Recommended
As of January 1, 2019 - per SB 988 ìManufacturers of yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing believe
that yellow corrugated stainless steel tubing is safer if properly bonded and grounded as required by
the manufacturerís installation instructions(visible at water heater and furnace). Proper bonding and
grounding of this product can only be determined by a licensed electrical contractor.î ìCorrugated
stainless steel tubingî means a flexible, stainless steel pipe used to supply natural gas and propane in
residential, commercial, and industrial structures. Recommend evaluation by a qualified professional.
Moderate corrosion visable at supply lines near meter and in crawlspace.(2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional. Auto safety shut off valve not visable between meter and residence.
(2)(5) Recommend evaluation by a qualified professional.
Water Heater(s) -- Repairs Recommended
Some corrosion noted at supply line connections.(2) The water heater appeared to be in serviceable
condition. Blocking not installed between water heater and walls.(2) Bonding wire not visable at water
heater supply connections.(2) Recommend installing a sediment trap at the gas supply line to water
heater.(2)(5) The water heater should have a catch pan with a properly sized drainline extended to the
exterior of the home. (2) Improper slope at water heater vent - improperly installed. Corrosion, prior
moisture stains noted at water heater vent in kitchen. (2)(4) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional. TPR pipe is reduced. (2) (4) Water heater needs to have an approved seismic
restraint system properly installed. * (4) Major corrosion at bottom of tank near burner chamber.(2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
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Property:445 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
HEATING
Description -- Repairs Recommended
See notes (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs/servicing by a qualified professional.
Condition -- Repairs Recommended
The heating system appeared to be intermittently operational at time of inspection. System does not
appear to have been serviced in the past year.(2) Recommend evaluation and servicing by a qualified
professional. No heating system noted in the ADU.(2) Recommend evaluation and installation by a
qualified professional. Inadequate size of system for main residence.(2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional.
Venting -- Repairs Recommended
Inadequate clearance between exterior vent termination and exterior windows.(2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional.
Distribution -- Repairs Recommended
Poor distribution in main residence and none noted at ADU.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional.
ELECTRICAL
Service -- Repairs Recommended
Deteriorated insulation noted at main service lines near mast head.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs
by a qualified professional. Security seal missing at main meter.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by
a qualified utility company professional.
Main Panel -- Repairs Recommended
See panel notes #43 below for more information. (2)
Conductors -- Repairs Recommended
Knob and tube wiring systems are old and are at, or nearing the end of, their lifespan. Such systems may
not meet the eletrical demands of today's households. Intermixing knob and tube with modern wiring
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Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
methods is difficult. Recommend further evaluation by a qualified professional to assess the system's
ability to meet current and future demands. The need for upgrades, repairs and/or replacement is likely.
ELECTRICAL
Panel Notes -- Repairs Recommended
Recommend upgrading or adding AFCI breakers for bedrooms.(2)(5) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional. Deadfront missing at main service panel.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by
a qualified professional.
Wiring Notes -- Repairs Recommended
The occupant's belongings/storage, etc., prevented testing of some of the outlets and switches. Three-
prong outlets did not test properly grounded at: Numerous locations. (2) (4) Exposed unprotected splices,
wiring visible at various locations: in attic, various locations on exterior walls,various locations of
interior ceilings, various locations in crawlspace/basement, etc.(2)(4) Recommend evaluation and repairs
by a qualified professional prior to the close of the contingency period.GFCI's recommended at all
appropriate locations: exterior outlets, etc as a safety enhancement. (2) (5) GFCIs did not respond to
test button at near sink in the ADU bathroom, etc. (2) (4) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional. Loose exposed outlets noted at various interior locations of both structures.(2)
Reversed polarity at left front exterior outlet of the rear ADU, etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional. Exterior coach lights not operational at a few exterior locations:
right rear exterior corner of the main residence, etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional.Extension cords were used as permanent wiring at various interior locations. (2)
(4) Exposed wiring noted at front porch light of main residence.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by
a qualified professional. Improeperly installed wiring between the rear the main residence and ADU.(2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
INTERIOR
Entry Doors -- Repairs Recommended
Deteriorated material noted at entry door to both entry doors.(2) Rub at jambs, etc.(2) Recommend
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Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
INTERIOR
Interior Doors -- Repairs Recommended
Conditions were noted at doors that warrant further evaluation and repairs at interior of both
structures. (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Exterior Doors -- Repairs Recommended
Recommend further evaluation and repairs of all exterior doors. (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by
a qualified professional. Tempered/safety glass insignia was not visible on glass at: Exterior doors. (2)
(4) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Windows -- Repairs Recommended
Conditions were noted on windows that warrant further evaluation and repairs - broken windows/cracked
glass noted at a number of locations at main residence. (2) Damaged, deteriorated older wood windows at
various locations.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Glazing compound is
deteriorated, latches not operational and cut damaged sash cords noted at a number of windows. (2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Worn, missing damaged screens noted at
various windows.(2) Tempered/safety glass insignia was not visible on glass in windows adjacent to
door(s). (2) (4)
Interior Walls -- Repairs Recommended
Furnishings/occupants storage, etc., prevent full view and access to walls, windows, floors, etc. Do a
careful check on your final walk-through. Contact inspector with any questions or concerns prior to
close of transaction. Worn, damaged wallboard noted at a number of locations in both units.(2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Ceilings -- Repairs Recommended
Evidence of deteriorated ceiling material, prior moisture stains visible at livingroom of main residence,
etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. The interior of the home appears
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11/20/20
to have been recently painted. New paint could mask conditions that would have otherwise been
identified during an inspection. Check with seller prior to the close of the contingency period to
determine if there were any conditions or repairs addressed as part of the painting process. Inadequate
height clearance noted at a few interior locations: bathroom of ADU, etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional. Prior moisture stains visible at a number of locations: left front
bedroom closet ceiling, etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
INTERIOR
Floors -- Repairs Recommended
Significant slope noted at livingroom flooring near entry door of main residence, etc.(2)(1) Recommend
evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Squeaking soft subflooring noted at a few interior
locations: between livingroom and hallway of main residence.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional. Worn, stained deteriorated carpeting, cracked tile noted at various locations.(2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Furnishings prevent full view and access
to walls, windows, floors, etc. Do a careful check on your final walk-through. Contact inspector with
any questions or concerns prior to close of transaction.
INTERIOR-2
Fireplace(s) -- Repairs Recommended
Opening for fireplace noted for gas wall furnace in main residence.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs
by a qualified professional.
Ceiling Fans -- Repairs Recommended
Ceiling fans in the livingroom and kitchen appear serviceable at the time of the inspection. Exposed
wiring at fan in the ADU.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Smoke Detector -- Repairs Recommended
Recommend installation of operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in all appropriate locations
of main residence. * (5) Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors missing at: ADU* (5) Recommend evaluation
and repairs/installation by a qualified professional. Smoke detector responded to internal test button
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Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
in the left front bedroom of the main residence.
INTERIOR-2
Laundry -- Repairs Recommended
Leak noted at hot and cold supply valves.(2) Washer drain line bent.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs
by a qualified professional. Recommend cleaning dryer vent - Loose leaking dryer vent.(2) Recommend
evaluation and cleaning servicing by a qualified professional.
Attic General -- Repairs Recommended
Not all of attic space was inspected due to limited/unsafe access.(2) Recommend evaluation by a
qualified professional. Major to moderate visible moisture stains visible at various locations on
framing in attic of main residence. Unable to determine if there are active leaks. (2)(3) Recommend
evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Evidence of improperly installed supports/framing
visible in attic above the kitchen, etc.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Ventilation & Insulation -- Repairs Recommended
No insulation in attic. * Minimal ventilation in attic. This may not be sufficient to move air through
the attic properly.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Gable vent screens
missing at main residence.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
KITCHEN
Kitchen Sink(s) -- Repairs Recommended
Evidence of prior moisture staining , deterioration noted at cabinet under sinks. Slight leak noted at
faucet. (2)(3) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Grout and caulking are
needed at the kitchen sink(s) counter. * Numerous items were stored under kitchen sink(s) preventing
access for inspection. Recommend items be removed and area inspected prior to the end of the
contingency period.
Kitchen (general) -- Repairs Recommended
Cabinets, drawers, etc., appeared to be heavily worn. * Not all of the counter space was visible for
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Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
inspection.
KITCHEN
Range/Cooktop -- Repairs Recommended
Front burners not operational at oven.(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
Hood vent not terminated to the exterior.(2) (5) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional. The anti-tip leg assembly on the range is not operational, creating a tip hazard. (2) (4)
BATHROOMS
Toilet -- Repairs Recommended
The toilet is loose at the floor in the main residence. * (3)(2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional. As of January 1, 2017, building standards/state law require that flow rates for
fixtures in the home not exceed 1.6 gpf for toilets, 2.2 gpm for faucets and 2.5 gpm for shower heads.
It is beyond the scope of the inspection to determine the flow rates of the plumbing fixtures in the
home. Recommend asking seller about history of upgrades to affected fixtures prior to the close of the
contingency period.
Sink -- Repairs Recommended
Evidence of leaks and prior moisture stains under cabinet/wall in the: main residence. (2) Recommend
evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. Grout and caulking are needed at the bathroom sink(s)
counter. * Sink loose/improperly secured at wall in the ADU bathroom. (2) Recommend evaluation and
repairs by a qualified professional. As of January 1, 2017, building standards/state law require that
flow rates for fixtures in the home not exceed 1.6 gpf for toilets, 2.2 gpm for faucets and 2.5 gpm for
shower heads. It is beyond the scope of the inspection to determine the flow rates of the plumbing
fixtures in the home. Recommend asking seller about history of upgrades to affected fixtures prior to
the close of the contingency period.
Vent/Heat -- Repairs Recommended
Ventilation system appears servicable, unable to confirm if vent terminate properly to the exterior.(2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional.
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Nam Nguyen
11/20/20
BATHROOMS
Bathtub -- Repairs Recommended
Gap noted between tub spout and enclosure in the ADU bath tub. (2) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a
qualified professional. Slow draining was noted in the bathtub of the ADU. - occupants clothing, storage,
debris noted at interior of ADU tub/enclosure - unable to fully inspect. (2) As of January 1, 2017,
building standards/state law require that flow rates for fixtures in the home not exceed 1.6 gpf for
toilets, 2.2 gpm for faucets and 2.5 gpm for shower heads. It is beyond the scope of the inspection to
determine the flow rates of the plumbing fixtures in the home. Recommend asking seller about history of
upgrades to affected fixtures prior to the close of the contingency period.
Shower -- Repairs Recommended
Deteriorate caulking at exterior and interior pan/enclosure in the bathroom of main residence.(2) Loose
drain cover at shower enclosure.(2) Caulking recommended at shower head escutcheon in both bathrooms.(2)
Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified professional. As of January 1, 2017, building standards/
state law require that flow rates for fixtures in the home not exceed 1.6 gpf for toilets, 2.2 gpm for
faucets and 2.5 gpm for shower heads. It is beyond the scope of the inspection to determine the flow
rates of the plumbing fixtures in the home. Recommend asking seller about history of upgrades to
affected fixtures prior to the close of the contingency period. Moisture stains visible at flooring near
shower enclosure in the main residence.(2)(3) Recommend evaluation and repairs by a qualified
professional.
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Property Address: 445 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA. 95032
625 SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION: The real estate inspection to be performed for Client is a survey and basic operation of the systems and components of a building which can
be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty, moving obstructions, or requiring any action which may result in damage to the property or personal injury to the Inspector. The
purpose of the inspection is to provide the Client with information regarding the general condition of the building(s).
Inspector will prepare and provide Client a written report for the sole use and benefit of Client. The written report shall document any material defects discovered in the building’s
systems and components which, in the opinion of the Inspector, are safety hazards, are not functioning properly, or appear to be at the ends of their service lives.
The inspection shall be performed in accordance with the Standards of Practice of the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA®), attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, and is limited to those items specified herein.
CLIENT’S DUTY: Client agrees to read the entire written report when it is received and promptly call Inspector with any questions or concerns regarding the inspection or the
written report. The written report shall be the final and exclusive findings of Inspector.
Client acknowledges that Inspector is a generalist and that further investigation of a reported condition by an appropriate specialist may provide additional information which can
affect Client's purchase decision. Client agrees to obtain further evaluation of reported conditions before removing any investigation contingency and prior to the close of the
transaction.
In the event Client becomes aware of a reportable condition which was not reported by Inspector, Client agrees to promptly notify Inspector and allow Inspector and/or Inspector's
designated representative(s) to inspect said condition(s) prior to making any repair, alteration, or replacement. Client agrees that any failure to so notify Inspector and allow
inspection is a material breach of this Agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Client agrees what is being contracted for is a building inspection and not an environmental evaluation. The inspection is not intended to
detect, identify, or disclose any health or environmental conditions regarding this building or property, including, but not limited to: the presence of asbestos, radon, lead, urea-
formaldehyde, fungi, molds, mildew, PCBs, or other toxic, reactive, combustible, or corrosive contaminants, materials, or substances in the water, air, soil, or building materials.
The Inspector is not liable for injury, health risks, or damage caused or contributed to by these conditions.
GENERAL PROVISIONS: The written report is not a substitute for any transferor’s or agent’s disclosure that may be required by law, or a substitute for Client’s independent
duty to reasonably evaluate the property prior to the close of the transaction. This inspection Agreement, the real estate inspection, and the written report do not constitute a home
warranty, guarantee, or insurance policy of any kind whatsoever.
No legal action or proceeding of any kind, including those sounding in tort or contract, can be commenced against Inspector/Inspection Company or its officers, agents, or
employees more than one year from the date Client discovers, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the cause of action. In no event shall the
time for commencement of a legal action or proceeding exceed two years from the date of the subject inspection. THIS TIME PERIOD IS SHORTER THAN OTHERWISE
PROVIDED BY LAW.
This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and assigns.
This Agreement constitutes the entire integrated agreement between the parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof and may be modified only by a written agreement
signed by all of the parties hereto. No oral agreements, understandings, or representations shall change, modify, or amend any part of this Agreement.
Each party signing this Agreement warrants and represents that he/she has the full capacity and authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the named party. If this
Agreement is executed on behalf of Client by any third party, the person executing this Agreement expressly represents to Inspector that he/she has the full and complete authority
to execute this Agreement on Client's behalf and to fully and completely bind Client to all of the terms, conditions, limitations, exceptions, and exclusions of this Agreement.
SEVERABILITY: Should any provision of this Agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be either invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, unimpaired by the court’s holding.
MEDIATION: The parties to this Agreement agree to attend, in good faith, mediation with a retired judge or lawyer with at least 5 years of mediation experience before any
lawsuit is filed. All notices of mediation must be served in writing by return receipt requested allowing 30 days for response. If no response is forthcoming the moving party may
then demand binding arbitration under the terms and provisions set forth below.
ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, the inspection, the inspection report, or any other dispute arising out of this
relationship, shall be resolved between the parties by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with California Law, except that the parties shall select an arbitrator who is
familiar with the real estate profession. The parties agree that they shall be entitled to discovery procedures within the discretion of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall manage and
hear the case applying the laws of the State of California to all issues submitted in the arbitration proceeding.
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The award of the arbitrator shall be final, and a judgment may be entered on it by any court having jurisdiction. Any disputes are to be arbitrated by:
Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service (JAMS®)
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Client or the person signing on behalf of the client acknowledges having read and understood all the terms, conditions, and limitations of this Agreement and voluntarily agrees to
be bound thereby and to pay the fee listed above at or before the beginning of the inspection or a $50 fee shall be added every 5 days past the date of the inspection where the
original fee has not been received from the client or person signing on behalf of the client named on this agreement.
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RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE – FOUR OR FEWER UNITS
Part I. Definitions and Scope
These Standards of Practice provide guidelines for a real estate inspection and define certain terms relating to these inspections. Italicized words in these Standards are defined in
Part IV, Glossary of Terms.
A.A real estate inspection is a survey and basic operation of the systems and components of a building which can be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty,
moving obstructions, or requiring any action which may result in damage to the property or personal injury to the Inspector. The purpose of the inspection is to provide the Client
with information regarding the general condition of the building(s). Cosmetic and aesthetic conditions shall not be considered.
B.A real estate inspection report provides written documentation of material defects discovered in the inspected building’s systems and components which, in the
opinion of the Inspector, are safety hazards, are not functioning properly, or appear to be at the ends of their service lives. The report may include the Inspector's recommendations
for correction or further evaluation.
C.Inspections performed in accordance with these Standards of Practice are not technically exhaustive and shall apply to the primary building and its associated
primary parking structure.
Part II. Standards of Practice
A real estate inspection includes the readily accessible systems and components or a representative number of multiple similar components listed in Sections 1 through 9 subject to
the limitations, exceptions, and exclusions in Part III.
SECTION 1 – Foundation, Basement, and Under-floor Areas
A.Items to be inspected:
1.Foundation system
2.Floor framing system
3.Under-floor ventilation
4.Foundation anchoring and cripple wall bracing
5.Wood separation from soil
6.Insulation
B.The Inspector is not required to:
1.Determine size, spacing, location, or adequacy of foundation bolting/bracing components or reinforcing systems
2.Determine the composition or energy rating of insulation materials
SECTION 2 – Exterior
A.Items to be inspected:
1.Surface grade directly adjacent to the buildings
2.Doors and windows
3.Attached decks, porches, patios, enclosures, balconies, and stairways
4.Wall cladding and trim
5.Portions of walkways and driveways that are adjacent to the buildings
6. Pool or spa drowning prevention features, for the sole purpose of identifying which, if any, are present
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Energy source and connections
4.Combustion air and exhaust vent systems
5.Condensate drainage
6.Conditioned air distribution systems
B.The Inspector is not required to:
1.Inspect heat exchangers or electric heating elements
2.Inspect non-central air conditioning units or evaporative coolers
3.Inspect radiant, solar, hydronic, or geothermal systems or components
4.Determine volume, uniformity, temperature, airflow, balance, or leakage of any air distribution system
5.Inspect electronic air filtering or humidity control systems or components
SECTION 8 – Fireplaces and Chimneys
A.Items to be inspected:
1.Chimney exterior
2.Spark arrestor
3.Firebox
4.Damper
5.Hearth extension
B.The Inspector is not required to:
1.Inspect chimney interiors
2.Inspect fireplace inserts, seals, or gaskets
3.Operate any fireplace or determine if a fireplace can be safely used
SECTION 9 – Building Interior
A.Items to be inspected:
1.Walls, ceilings, and floors
2.Doors and windows
3.Stairways, handrails, and guardrails
4.Permanently installed cabinets
5.Permanently installed cook-tops, mechanical range vents, ovens, dishwashers, and food waste disposers
6.Absence of smoke alarms
7.Vehicle doors and openers
B.The Inspector is not required to:
1.Inspect window, door, or floor coverings
2.Determine whether a building is secure from unauthorized entry
3.Operate or test smoke alarms or vehicle door safety devices
4.Use a ladder to inspect systems or components
5. Inspect vehicle door opener battery back up systems
Part III. Limitations, Exceptions, and Exclusions
A.The following are excluded from a real estate inspection:
1.Systems or components of a building, or portions thereof, which are not readily accessible, not permanently installed, or not inspected due to circumstances beyond
the control of the Inspector or which the Client has agreed or specified are not to be inspected
2.Site improvements or amenities, including, but not limited to; accessory buildings, fences, planters, landscaping, irrigation, swimming pools, spas, ponds,
waterfalls, fountains or their components or accessories
3.Auxiliary features of appliances beyond the appliance’s basic function
4.Systems or components, or portions thereof, which are under ground, under water, or where the Inspector must come into contact with water
5.Common areas as defined in California Civil Code section 1351, et seq., and any dwelling unit systems or components located in common areas
6.Determining compliance with manufacturers’ installation guidelines or specifications, building codes, accessibility standards, conservation or energy standards,
regulations, ordinances, covenants, or other restrictions
7.Determining adequacy, efficiency, suitability, quality, age, or remaining life of any building, system, or component, or marketability or advisability of purchase
8.Structural, architectural, geological, environmental, hydrological, land surveying, or soils-related examinations
9.Acoustical or other nuisance characteristics of any system or component of a building, complex, adjoining property, or neighborhood
10.Conditions related to animals, insects, or other organisms, including fungus and mold, and any hazardous, illegal, or controlled substance, or the damage or health
risks arising there from
11. Risks associated with events or conditions of nature including, but not limited to; geological, seismic, wildfire, and flood
12.Water testing any building, system, or component or determine leakage in shower pans, pools, spas, or any body of water
13.Determining the integrity of hermetic seals at multi-pane glazing
14.Differentiating between original construction or subsequent additions or modifications
15.Reviewing information from any third-party, including but not limited to; product defects, recalls, or similar notices
16.Specifying repairs/replacement procedures or estimating cost to correct
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Functional Flow: The flow of the water supply at the highest and farthest fixture from the building supply shutoff valve when another fixture is used simultaneously
Inspect: Refer to Part I, “Definition and Scope”, Paragraph A
Inspector: One who performs a real estate inspection
Normal User Control: Switch or other device that activates a system or component and is provided for use by an occupant of a building
Operate: Cause a system, appliance, fixture, or device to function using normal user controls
Permanently Installed: Fixed in place, e.g. screwed, bolted, nailed, or glued
Primary Building: A building that an Inspector has agreed to inspect
Primary Parking structure: A building for the purpose of vehicle storage associated with the primary building
Readily Accessible: Can be reached, entered, or viewed without difficulty, moving obstructions, or requiring any action which may harm persons or property
Real Estate Inspection: Refer to Part I, “Definitions and Scope”, Paragraph A
Representative Number: Example, an average of one component per area for multiple similar components such as windows, doors, and electrical outlets
Safety Hazard: A condition that could result in significant physical injury
Shut Down: Disconnected or turned off in a way so as not to respond to normal user controls
System: An assemblage of various components designed to function as a whole
Technically Exhaustive: Examination beyond the scope of a real estate inspection, which may require disassembly, specialized knowledge, special equipment, measuring,
calculating, quantifying, testing, exploratory probing, research, or analysis.
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