LeadWarningStatement
Everypurchaserofanyinterestinresidentialrealpropertyonwhicharesidentialdwellingwasbuiltpriorto1978isnotifiedthat suchpropertymaypresentexposuretoleadfromlead-basedpaintthatmayplaceyoungchildrenatriskofdevelopinglead poisoning.Leadpoisoninginyoungchildrenmayproducepermanentneurologicaldamage,includinglearningdisabilities, reducedintelligencequotient,behavioralproblems,andimpairedmemory.Leadpoisoningalsoposesaparticularriskto pregnantwomen.Thesellerofanyinterestinresidentialrealpropertyisrequiredtoprovidethebuyerwithanyinformationon lead-basedpainthazardsfromriskassessmentsorinspectionsintheseller’spossessionandnotifythebuyerofanyknownleadbasedpainthazards.Ariskassessmentorinspectionforpossiblelead-basedpainthazardsisrecommendedpriortopurchase.
Seller’sDisclosure
(a)Presenceoflead-basedpaintand/orlead-basedpainthazards(check(i)or(ii)below):
(i)Knownlead-basedpaintand/orlead-basedpainthazardsarepresentinthehousing(explain):
(ii)Sellerhasnoknowledgeoflead-basedpaintand/orlead-basedpainthazardsinthehousing.
(b)Recordsandreportsavailabletotheseller(check(i)or(ii)below):
(i)Sellerhasprovidedthepurchaserwithallavailablerecordsandreportspertainingtolead-basedpaint and/orlead-basedpainthazardsinthehousing(listdocumentsbelow):
NameofDocument(s)
Author Date
(ii)Sellerhasnoreportsorrecordspertainingtolead-basedpaintand/orlead-basedpainthazardsin thehousing.
Purchaser’sAcknowledgment(initial)
(c)Purchaserhasreceivedcopiesofallinformationlistedabove.
(d)PurchaserhasreceivedthepamphletProtectYourFamilyfromLeadinYourHome
(e)Purchaserhas(check(i)or(ii)below):
(i)receiveda10-dayopportunity(ormutuallyagreeduponperiod)toconductariskassessmentorinspection forthepresenceoflead-basedpaintand/orlead-basedpainthazards;or
(ii)waivedtheopportunitytoconductariskassessmentorinspectionforthepresenceoflead-basedpaint and/orlead-basedpainthazards.
Agent’sAcknowledgment(initial)
(f)Agenthasinformedtheselleroftheseller’sobligationsunder42U.S.C.4852(d)andisawareofhis/her responsibilitytoensurecompliance.
CertificationofAccuracy
Thefollowingpartieshavereviewedtheinformationaboveandcertify,tothebestoftheirknowledge,thatthe informationtheyhaveprovidedistrueandaccurate.
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SectionI.GeneralInformation InspectionCompany,Address&Phone PestControlBusinessLic.No.DateofInspection AddressofPropertyInspected
SCHAEFERINSPECTIONSERVICE,INC.
P.O.Box3865
Woodbridge,CT06525 (203)387-2131
24PaulSt. Wolcott,Ct
Structure(s)Inspected
SteveMatyasovsky One
SectionII.InspectionFindingsThisreportisindicativeoftheconditionoftheaboveidentifiedstructure(s)onthedateofinspectionandisnotto beconstruedasaguaranteeorwarrantyagainstlatent,concealed,orfutureinfestationsorwooddestroyinginsectdamage.Basedonacarefulvisual inspectionofthereadilyaccessibleareasofthestructure(s)inspected:
A.Novisibleevidenceofwooddestroyinginsectswasobserved.
B.Visibleevidenceofwooddestroyinginsectswasobservedasfollows:
1.Liveinsects(descriptionandlocation):
2.Deadinsects,insectparts,frass,sheltertubes,exitholes,orstaining(descriptionandlocation):
3.Visibledamagefromwooddestroyinginsectswasnotedasfollows(descriptionandlocation):
NOTE:Thisisnotastructuraldamagereport.IfboxBaboveischecked,itshouldbeunderstoodthatsomedegreeofdamage, includinghiddendamage,maybepresent.Ifanyquestionsariseregardingdamageindicatedbythisreport,itisrecommendedthatthebuyerorany interestedpartiescontactaqualifiedstructuralprofessionaltodeterminetheextentofdamageandtheneedforrepairs.
SectionIII.Recommendations
Noactionand/ortreatmentrecommended:(ExplainifBoxBinSectionIIischecked)
Recommendaction(s)and/ortreatment(s)forthecontrolof:
SectionIV.ObstructionsandInaccessibleAreas
Thefollowingareasofthestructure(s)inspectedwereobstructedorinaccessible:
Basement
Crawlspace
1,3,4,7 13
MainLevel
Attic
Garage Exterior
1,3,4,6,9,7,8 11 3 17
Porch
Addition
Other
SectionV.AdditionalCommentsandAttachments(theseareanintegralpartofthereport)
Theinspectormaywriteoutobstructions orusethefollowingoptionalkey
Fixedceiling Suspendedceiling Fixedwallcovering Floorcovering Insulation Cabinetsorshelving Storeditems Furnishings Appliances Noaccessorentry Limitedaccess Noaccessbeneath Onlyisualaccess Clutteredcondition
Standingwater Densevegetation Exteriorsiding Windowwellcovers Woodpile Snow Unsafeconditions Rigidfoamboard Syntheticstucco Ductwork,
Attachments
SignatureofSeller(s)orOwner(s)ifrefinancing.Sellerdisclosesto thebuyerallinformation,totheirknowledge,regardingW.D.I.infestation, damage,repair,andtreatmenthistory.
SignatureofBuyer.Theundersignedherebyacknowledges receiptofacopyofbothpage1andpage2ofthisreportand understandstheinformationreported.
Pleasereadthisentirepageasitispartofthisreport.PleaserefertotheNPMASuggestedGuidelinesforinstructionson completingthisreport.Thisreportisnotaguaranteeorwarrantyastotheabsenceofwooddestroyinginsectsnorisita structuralintegri otherbuildingconstructiontechnologyand/orrepair.
AbouttheInspection:Avisualinspectionwasconductedinthereadilyaccessibleareasofthestructure(s)indicated (seePage1)includingatticsandcrawlspaceswhichpermittedentryduringtheinspection.Theinspectionincluded probingand/orsoundingofunobstructedandaccessibleareastodeterminethepresenceorabsenceofvisualevidence ofwooddestroyinginsects.TheWDIinspectionfirmisnotresponsibletorepairanydamageortreatanyinfestationat thestructure(s)inspected,exceptasmaybeprovidedbyseparatecontract.Also,wooddestroyinginsectinfestation and/ordamagemayexistinconcealedorinaccessibleareas.Theinspectionfirmcannotguaranteethatanywood destroyinginsectinfestationand/ordamagedisclosedbythisinspectionrepresentsallofthewooddestroyinginsect infestationand/ordamagewhichmayexistasofthedateoftheinspection.Forpurposesofthisinspection,wood destroyinginsectsinclude:termites,carpenterants,carpenterbees,andreinfestingwoodboringbeetles.This inspectiondoesnotincludemold,mildewornoninsectwooddestroyingorganisms.Thisreportshallbe consideredinvalidforpurposesofsecuringamortgageand/orsettlementofpropertytransferifnotused withinninety(90)daysfromthedateofinspection.Thisshallnotbeconstruedasa90-daywarranty.Thereis nowarranty,expressorimplied,relatedtothisreportunlessdisclosedasrequiredbystateregulationsora writtenwarrantyorserviceagreementisattached.
TreatmentRecommendationGuidelinesRegardingSubterraneanTermites:Treatmentorcorrectiveaction shouldberecommendediflivetermitesarefound.Ifnoevidenceofaprevioustreatmentisdocumentedandevidence ofinfestationisfound,evenifnolivetermitesareobserved,treatmentorcorrectiveactionbyalicensedpestcontrol companyshouldberecommended.Treatmentorcorrectiveactionmayberecommendedifevidenceofinfestationis observed,andadocumentedtreatmentoccurredpreviously,unlessthestructureisunderwarrantyorcoveredbya serviceagreementwithalicensedpestcontrolcompany.
ForotherWoodDestroyingInsects,pleaserefertothesuggestedguidelinesforaddedguidanceon actionsandortreatment.
ObstructionsandInaccessibleAreas:Noinspectionwasmadeinareaswhichrequiredthebreakingapartorinto, dismantling,removalofanyobject,includingbutnotlimitedto:moldings,floorcoverings,wallcoverings,siding,fixed ceilings,insulation,furniture,appliances,and/orpersonalpossessions;norwereareasinspectedwhichwere obstructedorinaccessibleforphysicalaccessonthedateofinspection.Yourinspectormaywriteoutinaccessible areasorusethekeyinSectionIV.Crawlspaces,attics,and/orotherareasmaybedeemedinaccessibleifthe openingtotheareaisnotlargeenoughtoprovidephysicalaccessfortheinspectororifaladderwasrequiredfor access.Crawlspaces(orportionsthereof)mayalsobedeemedinaccessibleifthereislessthan24inchesof clearancefromthebottomofthefloorjoiststothesurfacebelow.Ifanyareawhichhasbeenreportedasinaccessibleis madeaccessible,theinspectioncompanymaybecontactedforanotherinspection.Anadditionalfeemayapply.
ConsumerMaintenanceAdvisoryRegardingIntegratedPestManagementforPreventionofWoodDestroying Insects.Anystructurecanbeattackedbywooddestroyinginsects.Homeownersshouldbeawareofandtryto eliminateconditionswhichpromoteinsectinfestationinandaroundtheirstructure(s).Factorswhichmayleadtowood destroyinginsectinfestationinclude:earthtowoodcontact,foaminsulationatfoundationincontactwithsoil,faulty grade,improperdrainage,firewoodagainststructure(s),insufficientventilation,moisture,wooddebrisincrawlspace, woodmulchorgroundcoverincontactwiththestructure,treebranchestouchingstructure(s),landscapetimbersand wooddecay.Shouldtheseorotherconditionsexist,correctivemeasuresshouldbetakeninordertoreducethe chancesofinfestationofwooddestroyinginsectsandtheneedfortreatment.
Neithertheinspectingcompanynortheinspectorhashad,presentlyhas,orcontemplateshavinganyinterest inthepropertyinspected.
Thispropertyhasbeenpreviouslytreatedfortermites.Previouslytreatedpropertiesareata highriskofreinfestationandmayhavehiddendamage.Youmustobtaintreatment,repairandwarranty documentationfromtheowner.Ifthereisnodocumentationavailable,youarestronglyadvisedtohave thepropertytreatedfortermites.
FinishedBasement
Duetotheclosedwallsandceilingsinthelowerlevelofthisstructure,thereisextremelylimited tonoaccessibilitytowoodframingforinspection.Manybuildingshavehiddentermiteand/orwood destroyinginsectinfestation/damagethatacompetentlyperformedwooddestroyinginspectionmaynot discloseundertheseconditions.Haveaqualifiedcontractorincorporateapreventativemaintenance programtopreventfutureinfestation.
SlabConstruction
Duetotheslabconstructionthereisnoaccessibilitytowoodframingforinspection.Many buildingshavehiddentermiteand/orwooddestroyinginsectinfestation/damagethatacompetently performedwooddestroyinginspectionmaynotdiscloseundertheseconditions.Additionally,withslab constructionthereisanextremelyhighriskoftermiteinfestationduetothecloseproximityofthe underlyingsoil.Haveaqualifiedcontractorincorporateapreventativemaintenanceprogramtoprevent futureinfestation.
CrawlSpace
Duetothecrawlspaceconstructionthereislimitedtonoaccessibilitytowoodframingfor inspection.Manybuildingshavehiddentermiteand/orwooddestroyinginsectinfestation/damagethata competentlyperformedwooddestroyinginspectionmaynotdiscloseundertheseconditions. Additionally,withcrawlspaceconstructionandthecloseproximityoftheunderlyingsoilthereisahigh riskforfutureinfestationofwooddestroyinginsects.Haveaqualifiedcontractorincorporatea preventativemaintenanceprogramtopreventfutureinfestation.
Wood/SoilContact
Thereiswoodincontactwiththesoil.Thisconditionishighlyconducivetotermiteinfestation. Thisconditionshouldbecorrectedtoreducetheriskoffuturetermiteinfestation.
NoGroundClearance
Thereisnogroundclearancealongtheexteriorperimeterofthebuilding.Thisishighly conducivetotermiteandcarpenterantinfestation.Duetonogroundclearancethereislimitedtono accessibilitytofoundationwallforinspection.Manybuildingswithnogroundclearancehavehidden termiteand/orwooddestroyinginsectinfestation/damagethatacompetentlyperformedwooddestroying inspectionmaynotdiscloseundertheseconditions.Haveaqualifiedcontractorcorrecttheseconditions topreventfutureinfestation.
ColdWeather
Wooddestroyinginsectsaredormantduringcoldweather.Youarestronglyadvisedtohavethe propertycheckedforwooddestroyinginsectsduringwarmerweather.Termiteswillswarmasthe weatherturnswarmer,usuallyduringthemonthofApril.Ifyouseeaswarmcontactapestcontrol companyforfurtherevaluation,theswarmcouldbetermites.
OldHouse
Propertiesover20yearsoldareatriskfortermiteinfestation.Haveaqualifiedcontractor incorporateapreventativemaintenanceprogramtopreventfutureinfestation.
CloseProximity
Termiteswerediscoveredincloseproximitytothebuilding.Haveaqualifiedcontractor incorporateapreventativemaintenanceprogramtoreducetheriskoffutureinfestation.