| Sample Condo Property Inspection Report | |
| Client(s): | Brian Locke |
| Property address: | Sample Condo Property |
| Inspection date: | 7-3-2008 |
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 | Safety | Poses a risk of injury or death |
 | Repair/Replace | Recommend repairing or replacing |
 | Repair/Maintain | Recommend repair and/or maintenance |
 | Minor Defect | Correction likely involves only a minor expense |
 | Maintain | Recommend ongoing maintenance |
 | Evaluate | Recommend evaluation by a specialist |
 | Monitor | Recommend monitoring in the future |
 | Comment | For your information |
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General Information
Electric
Plumbing / Fuel Systems
Water Heater
Heating
Cooling / Heat Pump
Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys
Kitchen
Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks
Interior Rooms / Areas
Grounds
| General Information | Return to table of contents |
The residential dwelling unit appears to be part of a complex that is managed, and maintained by a "Home Owners" or "Condo" association. This inspection is limited to a visual evaluation of the systems and components that are located within the dwelling unit inspected. The current condition of "Common Elements" are excluded from this inspection. Such elements include, but are not limited to:
Some wall and floor surfaces were obscured by furniture, stored items and couldn't be fully evaluated.
| Electric | Return to table of contents |
Batteries in all the smoke alarms should be replaced after taking occupancy, and annually in the future. "Chirping" noises emitted from smoke alarms typically indicate that batteries need replacing. For more information, visit http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5077.html
The legend for overcurrent protection devices (breakers or fuses) in panel #A was substandard, unclear. Recommend installing, updating or correcting the legend as necessary so it's accurate. Evaluation by a qualified electrician may be necessary.
Low voltage interior lighting was found during the inspection. This is considered to be a specialty system. Only a cursory evaluation of this lighting was performed during the inspection. For a full evaluation, the client(s) should hire a qualified electrician.
Electric meter/main service entrance was not accessible (condo building) and not inspected.
| Plumbing / Fuel Systems | Return to table of contents |
The inspector did not determine the location of the main water shut-off valve. The client should consult with the property management to determine if a shut-off valve exists and where it is located.
Client should determine the exact gas meter for this unit. Gas meter markers are weathered and unclear.
 Photo 6 Gas meter - 2B is probably top, second from left
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 Photo 7 Location of gas meters on south side of building
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| Water Heater | Return to table of contents |
| Heating | Return to table of contents |
Significant amounts of debris, dirt and/or dust were visible in one or more sections of supply and/or return air ducts. This can be a health hazard, especially for those with allergies or respiratory problems. The Environmental Protection Association (EPA) recommends considering having ducts professionally cleaned when "ducts are clogged with excessive amounts of dust and debris and/or particles are actually released into the home from your supply registers". At a minimum, the visible debris should be thoroughly cleaned. Recommend having a qualified contractor clean the ducts. For more information on duct cleaning in relation to indoor air quality, visit: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/airduct.html
 Photo 13 Return vents dirty throughout - may indicate need to clean ducts
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The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified heating and cooling contractor should inspect, clean, and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. For safety reasons, and because this system is fueled by gas or oil, this servicing should be performed annually in the future. For more information visit: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml05/05017.html
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The last service date of this system appeared to be more than one year ago, or the inspector was unable to determine the last service date. The client should ask the property owner when it was last serviced. If unable to determine the last service date, or if this system was serviced more than one year ago, a qualified contractor should service this system and make repairs if necessary. This servicing should be performed annually in the future.
Inspector could not reach roof condenser unit due to obstruction of roof access ladder. Unit was not inspected.
| Fireplaces / Stoves / Chimneys | Return to table of contents |
A "Vent-free" gas fireplace was installed at location #A. While these are legal in some municipalities, the client should be aware that exhaust gases from these appliances are vented directly into the living space where they are located. Exhaust gases may contain very high levels of moisture (up to 25%), which can be be detrimental to a house over time. Additionally, some unpleasant odors may be emitted.
| Kitchen | Return to table of contents |
The oven door springs malfunctioned. The door should not fall open quickly, and it should stop securely in a horizontal position. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary. Door would not close fully; light remained on.
 Photo 11 Light remains on when door is closed.
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The dishwasher wasn't securely attached to the counter above. Fasteners were missing. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 15 |
| Bathrooms / Laundry / Sinks | Return to table of contents |
The shower head at location #A was damaged. A qualified person should repair or replace as necessary.
 Photo 12 Shower head slightly loose
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The caulk between the shower enclosure and the floor, walls at location #A was substandard. A qualified person should repair as necessary.
 Photo 2 Inadequate caulk at base of shower
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 Photo 3 Inadequate caulk inside shower
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Stains were found in one or more ceiling areas. The inspector was unable to determine if an active leak exists (recent dry weather, inaccessible height, etc.). Recommend asking the property owner about this, monitoring the stains in the future, and/or having a qualified contractor evaluate and repair if necessary. (Master bathroom fan and shower light)
 Photo 5 Water damage around master bathroom fan
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 Photo 9 Water damage around shower light
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Many windows that were built to open were difficult to open and close. A qualified person should evaluate and repair as necessary.
Some windows were damaged. A qualified person should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary. Loose or out of place weather stripping.
 Photo 1 Bedroom 3 (blue) - loose/out of place weatherstripping
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 Photo 8 Loose weather stripping on bedroom 2 (green) window
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The sash spring mechanisms in some windows were broken or loose. A qualified contractor or service technician should evaluate and make repairs as necessary so the window operate as intended (open easily, stay open without support, close easily, etc.).
 Photo 10 Broken balance - master bedroom window
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Sliding door handle loose (south door).
 Photo 16 |
| Grounds | Return to table of contents |
Decking boards were spaced closer together than 3/8 inch with accumulated organic debris (leaves, fir needles, etc.). This is a conducive condition for wood destroying insects and organisms. Debris should be cleaned as necessary to prevent accumulation and resultant rot. If or when the deck boards are replaced, recommend spacing boards so they're at least 3/8 inch apart to allow debris to fall through the cracks rather than accumulate in them. Photo 4 Decking lacking proper spacing - balcony
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