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4. DoorBell:Thedoorbellisinoperative.Repairsbyaqualified licensedcontractorarerecommended. 5. EntryDoor:Wood 6. PatioDoors:Vinylsliderwithdual-paneglassThepatio screendoorsaremissing.Recommendreplacement. Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedcontractorarerecommended. 7. Windows:Moistureandfoggingwerenotedinthedual-paneglassofthewindowsinthefollowing locations:2ndfloormaster,2ndfloorguestbedroomandoveropenareaabove(Defectivehermetic seals.)Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedwindowcontractorarerecommended. Note:Duetoclimaticconditions,thenatureofthecomponents,andthecleanlinessoftheglass,itis notpossibletodetermineallofthefailurespresent.Evaluationoftheremainingwindowsinthe homebyaqualifiedlicensedglazingcontractorisrecommendedpriortoremovalofpurchase contingencies. SouthwestPropertyInspection Page4of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
ExteriorSurfaceandComponents(Continued) Windows:(continued) 8. Window/DoorScreens: 9. ExteriorLighting:Loosewiringandbulbassemblysideof garage.Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedelectricianare recommended. 10. ExteriorElectricOutlets:110VACGFCI 11. HoseBibs: 12. GasMeter:AccessibleNote:Thegasmeterislocatedatthesideofthegarage.Installationofan emergencyshut-offwrenchisrecommended-Nonepresent. Roof Note:Thisroofinspectionreportsonthetypeandconditionoftheroofingmaterials,missingand/ordamaged materials,andattachments(excludingsolarsystems,antennas,etc.)wherevisible.Thisdoesnotconstitutea warranty,guarantee,roofcertification,orlifeexpectancyevaluationofanykind.Roofsarenotwatertestedfor leaks.Theconditionoftheroofingunderlaymentmaterialwasnotverified/inspected.Forfurtherevaluationand aroofcertification,werecommendyouconsultaqualifiedlicensedroofingcontractor.Buildingsthathavetileor woodshingle/shakematerialsandaregoingtobetentedfortermitesshouldbereinspectedforpossibledamage causedbytheexterminationprocessbeforethecloseofescrow. A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS SouthwestPropertyInspection Page5of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Roof(Continued) RoofSurface 1.MethodofInspection:Ontheroof 2. UnabletoInspect:75%Note:The2ndstoryroofwasinaccessibleduetoitsheight.Alimited visualinspectionwasdonefromthegroundusingbinoculars.Unseendefectsmayexist.Aqualified licensedroofingcontractorshouldbeconsultedforacompleteevaluation. 3. Material:Concretetile-Flatprofile 4.Type:Gableroof 5. Flashing:Galvanizedsteel 6. Valleys: MainChimney 7. Chimney:Stuccoandframecoveredthree-wallpipe 8. Flue/FlueCap:Metalw/sparkarrestor 9. ChimneyFlashing:Galvanizedsteel 10. PlumbingVents:ABS Garage A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS Garage 1.TypeofStructure:AttachedCarSpaces:2 2. GarageDoors:Metal-sectionalroll-up 3. DoorOperation:Mechanized SouthwestPropertyInspection Page6of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
4. DoorOpener:LiftMasterThepressuresensorsafety reversingsystemonthegaragedooropenerrequires adjustment.Thedoordoesnotreversewhenanobject blocksitspath-Safetyhazard.Repairsbyaqualified licensedgaragedoorcontractorarerecommended.
5. FireDoor:Fire-rated,Self-closingClosingmechanism inoperativeonthegaragefiredoor(leadingintothehouse) causingabreachinthefire-resistant-ratedassembly betweenthegarageandthehouse-Firehazard.Repairsby aqualifiedlicensedcontractorarerecommended. SideDoor:Metal 8. Ceiling:DrywallThereareunrepairedholesinthegarage ceilingcausingabreachinthefire-resistant-ratedassembly betweenthegarageandthehouse-Firehazard.Thereisan unrepairedholeinthegarageceilingcausingabreachinthe fire-resistant-ratedassemblybetweenthegarageandthe house-Firehazard.
9. Floor/Foundation:Concreteslab
Garage(Continued)
6.
7. Walls:
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Garage(Continued) 10. Electrical:110VACGFCIoutlets,LightingWiringforfront lightsrunoffoflightswitch,recommendaddseparate junctionbox,Evaluationbyaqualifiedlicensedelectricianis recommended. Plumbing A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1. WaterServiceLine:Underground 2. MainWaterShutoff:GarageNote:Shut-offvalveswerenottested.Beyondthescopeofthis inspection. 3. WaterPressure:100PSIThewaterpressureisexcessive. Excessivewaterpressurecancausedamageandleaksat theplumbingcomponents.Recommendhavingaqualified licensedplumberreducethewaterpressureto40-80PSI. 4. WaterLines:Copper 5. DrainPipes:ABS 6. ServiceCaps:Accessible 7. VentPipes:ABS 8. GasServiceLines:SteelNote:Asedimenttrapisnotinstalledonthegassupplylinesforthe waterheaterandfurnace.Thismayvoidthemanufacturer'swarrantyontheappliancesandmay causedamageormalfunctionoftheunits.Refertothemanufacturer'sinstallationinstructionsandto thelocalauthorityhavingjurisdictionastowhetherornotoneisrequired. GarageWaterHeater 9. WaterHeater:Functional 10.Type:Naturalgas-FVIRCapacity:50Gallon 11. SeismicStrapping:Installed SouthwestPropertyInspection Page8of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Plumbing(Continued) 12. VentPipe:B-vent 13. TPRValve/DischargeLine:TheTPRvalvedoesnothaveadischargelineinstalled-Safetyhazard. Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedplumberarerecommended. Electrical Note:Theelectricalservicepanelislocatedattheexteriorgaragewall. A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1.ServiceSizeAmps:200Volts:120/240VAC 2. Service:Underground 3. 110VACBranchCircuits:Copper 4. 220VACBranchCircuits:Copper 5. ConductorType:Non-metallicsheathedcable 6. GFCI:Exterior,garage,kitchen,bathrooms 7. Grounding:Foundationsteel 8. Bonding:Waterpiping 9. SmokeDetectors:Hallways,Bedrooms 10. CarbonMonoxideDetectors:Thereisnotacarbonmonoxidedetectorinstalledinthehome. (Requiredoutsideofthesleepingareasintheimmediatevicinityofthebedrooms,andoneachlevel ofthehome.)Safetyhazardtotheoccupants.Installationisadvisedinaccordancewithcurrent applicablestateandlocalregulations,andintheinterestofoccupantsafety. 11. SecuritySystem:Note:Thesecuritysystemanditscomponentswerenotinspected.Beyondthe scopeofthisinspection. ElectricPanel SouthwestPropertyInspection Page9of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Electrical(Continued) 12. Manufacturer:Cutler-HammerThehingesarelooseontheelectricpanelcover.Thecoverfallsoff. Waterentrymayoccur.Fire/Shockhazard.Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedelectricianare recommended. 13.MaxCapacity:225Amp 14. MainBreakerSize:200Amp 15. Breakers:Identified 16.Isthepanelbonded? Yes No SouthwestPropertyInspection Page10of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
LaundryRoom/Area Note:Thelaundryconnectionswereinspectedbyvisualmeansonly.Thewatersupplyandwastelinepiping thatisconcealedwithininaccessibleareassuchascoveredwallsandconcreteslabfloorswasnotevaluated. Thewashingmachine,clothesdryer,andanylaundryequipmentwasnotoperatedorevaluatedaspartofthis inspection.Itisadvisedtoconsultwiththecurrentownertoconfirmtherearenocurrentorpreviousproblems withthelaundrysupplyandwastepipingbeforethecloseofescrow. A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1stFloorLaundryRoom/Area 1. Ceiling:Drywall 2. Walls:Drywall 3. Floor:Tile 4. Electrical: 5. WasherHoseBib:Thehotandcoldwatervalvesare leaking.Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedplumberare recommended. 6. DryerVent:Metalduct 7. WasherDrain:Standpipe Attic Note:Theatticaccessislocatedinthe2ndfloorhallway. A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS Attic 1.MethodofInspection:Intheattic 2. Access:Wooddoor SouthwestPropertyInspection Page11of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Attic(Continued) 3. RoofFraming:Woodtruss 4. Sheathing:O.S.B. 5. Ventilation:Gableandeavevents 6. Insulation:Blownin,Fiberglass 7. InsulationDepth:Approx.91/2" 8. Wiring/Lighting:110VAClightingcircuit Structure A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1. StructureType:Woodframe 2. Foundation:ConcreteslabNotfullyvisible. 3. BearingWalls:Woodframe 4. FloorJoists: 5. Floor/Slab:Notfullyvisibleduetofloorcoverings. 6. Stairs/Handrails:Woodstepswithwoodhandrails SouthwestPropertyInspection Page12of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Fireplace
Note:Thisinspectionofthefireplace/chimneyislimitedtothereadilyvisibleportions.Theinnerreachesofa chimneyfluearenotvisuallyaccessibleandtheviewfromthetoporbottomisnotadequatetodiscoverpossible deficienciesordamage.ANationalFireProtectionAssociation(NFPA)211Standard,LevelIIinspectionbya qualifiedprofessional,priortoremovalofpurchasecontingencies,isrecommended.Specializedtools,testing procedures,mirrors,andvideocamerascanbeusedbyaqualifiedfireplaceprofessionaltothoroughlyevaluate thefireplacesystem. fireplace-Safetyhazard.Thedamperisrequiredtobe permanentlyblockedopeninfireplacescontainingagas fixturetopreventgasleaksfromenteringthehome. Installationbyaqualifiedlicensedcontractorisadvised.
A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS Fireplace 1. FireplaceConstruction:Factorybuilt 2.Type:Gaslog 3. SmokeChamber:Metal 4. Flue:MetalNotfullyvisible. 5. Damper:MetalAdamperclampisnotinstalledinthe
6. HearthExtension:Tile AirConditioning A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1stFloorACSystem 1. A/CSystem:Functional 2. CondensateRemoval:PVC 3. CondensingUnit: 4.FuelType:220-240VACTemperatureDifferential:18 5.Type:CentralA/CCapacity: 6. VisibleCoil:Coppercorewithaluminumfins 7. RefrigerantLines:Serviceablecondition SouthwestPropertyInspection Page13of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
AirConditioning(Continued) 8. ElectricalDisconnect:TumbleswitchThedead-frontcover ismissingintheelectricaldisconnectboxattheA/C condensingunit-Shockhazard.Recommendrepairsbya qualifiedlicensedcontractor. 2ndFloorACSystem 9. A/CSystemOperation:FunctionalTheA/Crefrigerantlineiscrimped.Reducedsystemefficiency mayoccur.RepairsbyaqualifiedlicensedHVACcontractorarerecommended. 10. CondensateRemoval:PVC 11.FuelType:220-240VACTemperatureDifferential:17 12.Type:CentralA/CCapacity: 13. VisibleCoil:Aluminum 14. RefrigerantLines:Serviceablecondition SouthwestPropertyInspection Page14of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
AirConditioning(Continued) ElectricalDisconnect:TumbleswitchThedead-frontcover ismissingintheelectricaldisconnectboxattheA/C condensingunit-Shockhazard.Recommendrepairsbya qualifiedlicensedcontractor. BlowerFan/Filters:1stfloorfiltermissing.2ndfloorincorrect size,Thefurnaceairfilterisdirty.Reducedefficiencyand shortenedlife-spanoftheunitmayoccur.Recommend replacementofthefilters.
15.
16. ExposedDuctwork:Insulatedflex 17.
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HeatingSystem(Continued) 1. HeatingSystem:InadequateTheheatingsystemis inoperative.RepairsbyaqualifiedlicensedHVACcontractor arerecommended. 2.Manufacturer:York 3.Type:ForcedairunitCapacity: 4.FuelType:Naturalgas 5. HeatExchanger: 6. BlowerFan/Filters: 7. Distribution:Insulatedflex 8. VentPipe:B-vent 9. Controls: 2ndFloorHeatingSystem 10. HeatingSystemOperation:Functional 11.Manufacturer:York 12.AreaServed:2ndflooronlyApproximateAge: 13.FuelType:Naturalgas 14. HeatExchanger: 15. Distribution:Fiberglassducts 16. FluePipe:B-vent 17. Thermostats:Programmable SouthwestPropertyInspection Page16of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Bathrooms A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1stFloorHallwayBathroom 1. Ceiling: 2. Walls: 3. Floor:Stone 4. Doors: 5. Electrical:110VACGFCIoutlets,Lighting 6. CounterTop:Laminateandcomposite 7. Cabinets:Wood 8. Sinks:Pedestal 9. Plumbing/Fixtures:Thesinkfaucetfixtureisloose.Leakagemayoccur.Repairsbyaqualified licensedplumberarerecommended. 10. Shower:Acrylicpanandsurround 11. Toilet: 12. HVACSource: 13. Ventilation:Exhaustfan 2ndFloorGuestBathroom 14. Ceiling: 15. Walls: 16. Floor:Vinyl 17. Doors: 18. Electrical:110VACGFCIoutlets,Lighting 19. CounterTop:Tile 20. Cabinets:Wood 21. Sinks:Porcelainsingle-bowl 22. Plumbing/Fixtures: 23. Tub: 24. Shower: SouthwestPropertyInspection Page17of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Bathrooms(Continued) 25. Toilet:Thetoiletdoesnotflushproperly.Theflushassemblyrequiresrepairoradjustment.Repairs byaqualifiedlicensedplumberarerecommended. 26. HVACSource: 27. Ventilation:Exhaustfan MasterBathroom 28. Ceiling: 29. Walls: 30. Floor:Carpet 31. Doors: 32. Windows:Thewindowlatchbythetoiletisdamaged. Repairsbyaqualifiedwindowcontractorarerecommended. 33. Electrical:110VACGFCIoutlets,Lighting 34. CounterTop: 35. Cabinets:Wood 36. Sinks:Porcelain-Dualbasin 37. Plumbing/Fixtures: SouthwestPropertyInspection Page18of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Bathrooms(Continued) 38. Tub:Thecaulkingaroundthetopoftubisdeteriorated. Moisturepenetrationmayoccur.Repairsbyaqualified licensedcontractorarerecommended. 39. Shower:Acrylicpanandceramictilesurround 40. Toilet: 41. HVACSource: 42. Ventilation:Window Bedrooms A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS Bedroom 1. Closets: 2. Ceilings:Drywall 3. Walls:Drywall 4. Floors:Hardwood 5. Doors:Thedoorhardwareislooseinthe2ndfloorguest bedroom,Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedcontractorare recommended. SouthwestPropertyInspection Page19of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Bedrooms(Continued) 6. Windows:Thewindowglassiscrackedinthe2ndfloorfront guestbedroom.Repairsbyaqualifiedwindowcontractorare recommended. 7. Electrical:110VACoutlets,Lighting 8. HVACSource: LivingSpace A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS LivingSpace 1. Closets: 2. Ceilings:Drywall 3. Walls:Drywall 4. Floors:Stone 5. Doors: 6. Windows:Vinylwithdual-paneglass 7. Electrical:110VACoutlets,Lighting 8. HVACSource: Kitchen A=Acceptable,NI=NotInspected,M=Maintenance,HS=Health&Safety ANIMHS 1stFloorKitchen SouthwestPropertyInspection Page20of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
Kitchen(Continued) 1. CookingAppliances:GeneralElectric 2. Ventilator:Aductfortheovenexhaustfanisnotinstalled.Theexhaustairblowsintotheupper cabinet.Repairsbyacertifiedappliancetechnicianarerecommended. 3. Disposal: 4. Dishwasher:Amana SouthwestPropertyInspection Page21of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
5.AirGapPresent? NoWaterflowsoutoftheairgapandonto thecountertopwhenthedishwasherdrains.Theknock-outatthefood wastedisposalmaynotberemoved.Waterdamagemayoccur. Repairsbyaqualifiedlicensedplumberarerecommended. countertopback-splash.Waterentrymayoccur.Re-grouting byaqualifiedlicensedcontractorisrecommended.
Kitchen(Continued)
Yes
6. Sink:Stainlesssteel-Dualbasin 7. Electrical:110VACGFCIoutlets,Lighting 8. Plumbing/Fixtures: 9. CounterTop:TileThegroutingiscrackedatthe
10. Cabinets:Wood 11. Ceiling:Drywall 12. Walls: 13. Floor:Stone 14. Windows:Vinylwithdual-paneglass 15. HVACSource: SouthwestPropertyInspection Page22of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
STANDARDRESIDENTIALINSPECTIONAGREEMENT
THISISINTENDEDTOBEALEGALLYBINDINGCONTRACT,PLEASEREADITCAREFULLY.
SCOPEOFTHEINSPECTION:TherealestateinspectiontobeperformedfortheClientisasurveyandbasic operationofthesystemsandcomponentsofabuildingwhichcanbereached,entered,orviewedwithoutdifficulty, movingobstructions,orrequiringanyactionwhichmayresultindamagetothepropertyorpersonalinjurytothe Inspector.ThepurposeoftheinspectionistoprovidetheClientwithinformationregardingthegeneralconditionof thebuilding(s).InspectorwillprepareandprovideClientawrittenreportforthesoleuseandbenefitofClient.The writtenreportshalldocumentanymaterialdefectsdiscoveredinthebuilding'ssystemsandcomponentswhich,in theopinionoftheInspector,aresafetyhazards,arenotfunctioningproperly,orappeartobeattheendsoftheir servicelives.TheinspectionshallbeperformedinaccordancewiththeStandardsofPracticeoftheCaliforniaReal EstateInspectionAssociation(CREIA),attachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference,andislimitedto thoseitemsspecifiedherein.
CLIENT'SDUTY:ClientagreestoreadtheentirewrittenreportwhenitisreceivedandpromptlycallInspectorwith anyquestionsorconcernsregardingtheinspectionorthewrittenreport.Thewrittenreportshallbethefinaland exclusivefindingsofInspector.ClientacknowledgesthatInspectorisageneralistandthatfurtherinvestigationofa reportedconditionbyanappropriatespecialistmayprovideadditionalinformationwhichcanaffectClient's purchasedecision.Clientagreestoobtainfurtherevaluationofreportedconditionsbeforeremovingany investigationcontingencyandpriortothecloseofthetransaction.IntheeventClientbecomesawareofa reportableconditionwhichwasnotreportedbyInspector,ClientagreestopromptlynotifyInspectorandallow InspectorandlorInspector'sdesignatedrepresentative(s)toinspectsaidcondition(s)priortomakinganyrepair, alteration,orreplacement.ClientagreesthatanyfailuretosonotifyInspectorandallowinspectionisamaterial breachofthisAgreement.
ENVIRONMENTALCONDITIONS:Clientagreeswhatisbeingcontractedforisabuildinginspectionandnotan environmentalevaluation.Theinspectionisnotintendedtodetectidentify,ordiscloseanyhealthorenvironmental conditionsregardingthisbuildingorproperty,including,butnotlimitedto:thepresenceofasbestos,radon,lead, urea-formaldehyde,fungi,molds,mildew,PCBs,orothertoxic,reactive,combustible,orcorrosivecontaminants, materials,orsubstancesinthewater,air,soil,orbuildingmaterials.TheInspectorisnotliableforinjury,health risks,ordamagecausedorcontributedtobytheseconditions.
GENERALPROVISIONS:Thewrittenreportisnotasubstituteforanytransferor'soragent'sdisclosurethatmay berequiredbylaw,orasubstituteforClient'sindependentdutytoreasonablyevaluatethepropertypriortothe closeofthetransaction.ThisinspectionAgreement,therealestateinspection,andthewrittenreportdonot
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InspectionAgreement PropertyInformation ClientInformation InspectionCompany InspectorNameSteveLindsey CompanyNameSouthwestPropertyInspection Conditions
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constituteahomewarranty,guarantee,orinsurancepolicyofanykindwhatsoever.Nolegalactionorproceeding ofanykind,includingthosesoundingintortorcontract,canbecommencedagainstlnspector/lnspectionCompany oritsofficers,agents,oremployeesmorethanoneyearfromthedateClientdiscovers,orthroughtheexerciseof reasonablediligenceshouldhavediscovered,thecauseofaction.Innoeventshallthetimeforcommencementof alegalactionorproceedingexceedtwoyearsfromthedateofthesubjectinspection.THISTIMEPERIODIS SHORTERTHANOTHERWISEPROVIDEDBYLAW.
ThisAgreementshallbebindinguponandinuretothebenefitofthepartiesheretoandtheirheirs,successors,and assigns.
ThisAgreementconstitutestheentireintegratedagreementbetweenthepartiesheretopertainingtothesubject matterhereofandmaybemodifiedonlybyawrittenagreementsignedbyallofthepartieshereto.Nooral agreements,understandings,orrepresentationsshallchange,modify,oramendanypartofthisAgreement.
EachpartysigningthisAgreementwarrantsandrepresentsthathelshehasthefullcapacityandauthorityto executethisAgreementonbehalfofthenamedparty.IfthisAgreementisexecutedonbehalfofClientbyanythird party,thepersonexecutingthisAgreementexpresslyrepresentstoInspectorthathelshehasthefullandcomplete authoritytoexecutethisAgreementonClient'sbehalfandtofullyandcompletelybindClienttoalloftheterms, conditions,limitations,exceptions,andexclusionsofthisAgreement.
SEVERABILITY:ShouldanyprovisionofthisAgreementbeheldbyacourtofcompetentjurisdictiontobeeither invalidorunenforceable,theremainingprovisionsofthisAgreementshallremaininfullforceandeffect, unimpairedbythe court'sholding.
MEDIATION:ThepartiestothisAgreementagreetoattend,ingoodfaith,mediationwitharetiredjudgeorlawyer withatleast5yearsofmediationexperiencebeforeanylawsuitisfiled.Allnoticesofmediationmustbeservedin writingbyreturnreceiptrequestedallowing30daysforresponse.Ifnoresponseisforthcomingthemovingparty maythendemandbindingarbitrationunderthetermsandprovisionssetforthbelow.
ARBITRATION:AnydisputeconcerningtheinterpretationorenforcementofthisAgreement,theinspection,the inspectionreportoranyotherdisputearisingoutofthisrelationship,shallberesolvedbetweenthepartiesby bindingarbitrationconductedinaccordancewithCaliforniaLaw,exceptthatthepartiesshallselectanarbitrator whoisfamiliarwiththerealestateprofession.Thepartiesagreethattheyshallbeentitledtodiscoveryprocedures withinthediscretionofthearbitrator.ThearbitratorshallmanageandhearthecaseapplyingthelawsoftheState ofCaliforniatoallissuessubmittedinthearbitrationproceeding.Theawardofthearbitratorshallbefinal,anda judgmentmaybeenteredonitbyanycourthavingjurisdiction.Anydisputesaretobearbitratedby:Construction ArbitrationServices,Inc.
RESIDENTIALSTANDARDSOFPRACTICE-FOURORFEWERUNITS
PartI.DefinitionsandScope
TheseStandardsofPracticeprovideguidelinesforarealestateinspectionanddefinecertaintermsrelatingto theseinspections.ItalicizedwordsintheseStandardsaredefinedinPartIV,GlossaryofTerms.
A.Arealestateinspectionisasurveyandbasicoperationofthesystemsandcomponentsofabuildingwhichcan
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bereached,entered,orviewedwithoutdifficulty,movingobstructions,orrequiringanyactionwhichmayresultin damagetothepropertyorpersonalinjurytotheInspector.ThepurposeoftheinspectionistoprovidetheClient withinformationregardingthegeneralconditionofthebuilding(s).Cosmeticandaestheticconditionsshallnotbe considered.
B.Arealestateinspectionreportprovideswrittendocumentationofmaterialdefectsdiscoveredintheinspected building'ssystemsandcomponentswhich,intheopinionoftheInspector,aresafetyhazards,arenotfunctioning properly,orappeartobeattheendsoftheirservicelives.ThereportmayincludetheInspector's recommendationsforcorrectionorfurtherevaluation.
C.InspectionsperformedinaccordancewiththeseStandardsofPracticearenottechnicallyexhaustiveandshall applytotheprimarybuildinganditsassociatedprimaryparkingstructure.
PartII.StandardsofPractice
Arealestateinspectionincludesthereadilyaccessiblesystemsandcomponentsorarepresentativenumberof multiplesimilarcomponentslistedinSECTIONS1through9subjecttothelimitations,exceptions,andexclusions inPartIII.
SECTION1-Foundation,Basement,andUnder-floorAreas
A.Itemstobeinspected:
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.Determinesize,spacing,location,oradequacyoffoundationbolting/bracingcomponentsorreinforcingsystems
SECTION2-Exterior
A.Itemstobeinspected: 1.Surfacegradedirectlyadjacenttothebuildings
3.Attacheddecks,porches,patios,balconies,stairways,andtheirenclosures
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.Inspectdoororwindowscreens,shutters,awnings,orsecuritybars
2.Inspectfencesorgatesoroperateautomateddoororgateopenersortheirsafetydevices
SECTION3-RoofCovering
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1.Foundationsystem 2.Floorframingsystem 3.Under-floorventilation 4.Foundationanchoringandcripplewallbracing 5.Woodseparationfromsoil 6.Insulation
2.Determinethecompositionorenergyratingofinsulationmaterials
2.Doorsandwindows
4.Wallcladdingandtrim 5.Portionsofwalkwaysanddrivewaysthatareadjacenttothebuildings
3.Usealaddertoinspectsystemsorcomponents
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A.Itemstobeinspected:
1.Covering
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.WalkontheroofsurfaceifintheopinionoftheInspectorthereisriskofdamageorahazardtotheInspector
2.Warrantorcertifythatroofsystems,coverings,orcomponentsarefreefromleakage
SECTION4-AtticAreasandRoofFraming
A.Itemstobeinspected:
1.Framing
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.Inspectmechanicalatticventilationsystemsorcomponents
2.Determinethecompositionorenergyratingofinsulationmaterials
SECTION5-Plumbing
A.Itemstobeinspected:
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.Fillanyfixturewithwaterorinspectoverflowdrainsordrain-stops,orevaluatebackflowdevices,wasteejectors, sumppumps,ordrainlinecleanouts
2.Inspectorevaluatewatertemperaturebalancingdevices,temperaturefluctuation,timetoobtainhotwater,water circulation,orsolarheatingsystemsorcomponents
3.Inspectwhirlpoolbaths,steamshowers,orsaunasystemsorcomponents
4.Inspectfueltanksordetermineifthefuelgassystemisfreeofleaks
5.Inspectwellsorwatertreatmentsystems
SECTION6-Electrical
A.Itemstobeinspected:
1.Serviceequipment
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2.Drainage 3.Flashings 4.Penetrations 5.Skylights
2.Ventilation 3.Insulation
1.Watersupplypiping 2.Drain,waste,andventpiping 3.Faucetsandfixtures 4.Fuelgaspiping 5.Waterheaters 6.Functionalflowandfunctionaldrainage
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B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.Operatecircuitbreakersorcircuitinterrupters
3.Inspectde-icingsystemsorcomponents
4.Inspectprivateoremergencyelectricalsupplysystemsorcomponents
SECTION7-HeatingandCooling
A.Itemstobeinspected:
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
1.Inspectheatexchangersorelectricheatingelements
2.Inspectnon-centralairconditioningunitsorevaporativecoolers
3.Inspectradiantsolar,hydronic,orgeothermalsystemsorcomponents
4.Determinevolume,uniformity,temperature,airflow,balance,orleakageofanyairdistributionsystem
SECTION8-FireplacesandChimneys
A.Itemstobeinspected:
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto: 1.Inspectchimneyinteriors
3.Operateanyfireplaceordetermineifafireplacecanbesafelyused
SECTION9-BuildingInterior
A.Itemstobeinspected:
1.Walls,ceilings,andfloors
3.Stairways,handrails,andguardrails
4.Permanentlyinstalledcabinets
5.Permanentlyinstalledcook-tops,mechanicalrangevents,ovens,dishwashers,andfoodwastedisposers
7.Vehicledoorsandopeners
B.TheInspectorisnotrequiredto:
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2.Removecoverplates
1.Heatingequipment 2.Centralcoolingequipment 3.Energysourceandconnections 4.Combustionairandexhaustventsystems 5.Condensatedrainage 6.Conditionedairdistributionsystems
5.Inspectelectronicairfilteringorhumiditycontrolsystemsorcomponents
1.Chimneyexterior 2.Sparkarrestor 3.Firebox 4.Damper 5.Hearthextension
2.Inspectfireplaceinserts,seals,orgaskets
2.Doorsandwindows
6.Absenceofsmokealarms
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1.Inspectwindow,door,orfloorcoverings
2.Determinewhetherabuildingissecurefromunauthorizedentry
3.Operateortestsmokealarmsorvehicledoorsafetydevices
4.Usealaddertoinspectsystemsorcomponents
PartIII.Limitations,Exceptions,andExclusions
A.Thefollowingareexcludedfromarealestateinspection:
1.Systemsorcomponentsofabuilding,orportionsthereof,whicharenotreadilyaccessible,notpermanently installed,ornotinspectedduetocircumstancesbeyondthecontroloftheInspectororwhichtheClienthasagreed orspecifiedarenottobeinspected
2.Siteimprovementsoramenities,including,butnotlimitedto;accessorybuildings,fences,planters,landscaping, irrigation,swimmingpools,spas,ponds,waterfalls,fountainsortheircomponentsoraccessories
3.Auxiliaryfeaturesofappliancesbeyondtheappliance'sbasicfunction
4.Systemsorcomponents,orportionsthereof,whichareunderground,underwater,orwheretheInspectormust comeintocontactwithwater
5.CommonareasasdefinedinCaliforniaCivilCodesection1351,etseq.,andanydwellingunitsystemsor componentslocatedincommonareas
6.Determiningcompliancewithmanufacturers'installationguidelinesorspecifications,buildingcodes,accessibility standards,conservationorenergystandards,regulations,ordinances,covenants,orotherrestrictions
7.Determiningadequacy,efficiency,suitability,quality,age,orremaininglifeofanybuilding,system,or component,ormarketabilityoradvisabilityofpurchase
8.Structural,architectural,geological,environmental,hydrological,landsurveying,orsoils-relatedexaminations
9.Acousticalorothernuisancecharacteristicsofanysystemorcomponentofabuilding,complex,adjoining property,orneighborhood
10.Conditionsrelatedtoanimals,insects,orotherorganisms,includingfungusandmold,andanyhazardous, illegal,orcontrolledsubstance,orthedamageorhealthrisksarisingtherefrom
11.Risksassociatedwitheventsorconditionsofnatureincluding,butnotlimitedto;geological,seismic,wildfire, andflood
12.Watertestinganybuilding,system,orcomponentordetermineleakageinshowerpans,pools,spas,orany bodyofwater
13.Determiningtheintegrityofhermeticsealsatmulti-paneglazing
14.Differentiatingbetweenoriginalconstructionorsubsequentadditionsormodifications
15.Reviewinginformationfromanythird-party,includingbutnotlimitedto;productdefects,recalls,orsimilar notices
16.Specifyingrepairs/replacementproceduresorestimatingcosttocorrect
17.Communication,computer,security,orlow-voltagesystemsandremote,timer,sensor,orsimilarlycontrolled systemsorcomponents
18.Fireextinguishingandsuppressionsystemsandcomponentsordeterminingfireresistivequalitiesofmaterials orassemblies
19.Elevators,lifts,anddumbwaiters
20.Lightingpilotlightsoractivatingoroperatinganysystem,component,orappliancethatisshutdown,unsafeto operate,ordoesnotrespondtonormalusercontrols
21.Operatingshutoffvalvesorshuttingdownanysystemorcomponent
22.Dismantlinganysystem,structure,orcomponentorremovingaccesspanelsotherthanthoseprovidedfor homeownermaintenance
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B.TheInspectormay,athisorherdiscretion:
1.Inspectanybuilding,system,component,appliance,orimprovementnotincludedorotherwiseexcludedby theseStandardsofPractice.AnysuchinspectionshallcomplywithallotherprovisionsoftheseStandards.
2.IncludephotographsinthewrittenreportortakephotographsforInspector'sreferencewithoutinclusioninthe writtenreport.Photographsmaynotbeusedinlieuofwrittendocumentation.
PartIV.GlossaryofTerms
*NOTE:Alldefinitionsapplytoderivativesofthesetermswhenitalicizedinthetext.
Appliance:Anitemsuchasanoven,dishwasher,heater,etc.whichperformsaspecificfunction Building:Thesubjectoftheinspectionanditsprimaryparkingstructure
Component:Apartofasystem,appliance,fixture,ordevice Condition:Conspicuousstateofbeing
Determine:Arriveatanopinionorconclusionpursuanttoarealestateinspection
Device:Acomponentdesignedtoperformaparticulartaskorfunction
Fixture:Aplumbingorelectricalcomponentwithafixedpositionandfunction
Function:Thenormalandcharacteristicpurposeoractionofasystem,component,ordevice
FunctionalDrainage:Theabilitytoemptyaplumbingfixtureinareasonabletime
FunctionalFlow:Theflowofthewatersupplyatthehighestandfarthestfixturefromthebuildingsupplyshutoff valvewhenanotherfixtureisusedsimultaneously
Inspect:RefertoPartI,"DefinitionandScope",ParagraphA
Inspector:Onewhoperformsarealestateinspection
NormalUserControl:Switchorotherdevicethatactivatesasystemorcomponentandisprovidedforusebyan occupantofabuilding
Operate:Causeasystem,appliance,fixture,ordevicetofunctionusingnormalusercontrols
PermanentlyInstalled:Fixedinplace,e.g.screwed,bolted,nailed,orglued
PrimaryBuilding:AbuildingthatanInspectorhasagreedtoinspect
PrimaryParkingStructure:Abuildingforthepurposeofvehiclestorageassociatedwiththeprimarybuilding
ReadilyAccessible:Canbereached,entered,orviewedwithoutdifficulty,movingobstructions,orrequiringany actionwhichmayharmpersonsorproperty
RealEstateInspection:RefertoPartI,"DefinitionsandScope",ParagraphA
RepresentativeNumber:Example,anaverageofonecomponentperareaformultiplesimilarcomponentssuchas windows,doors,andelectricaloutlets
SafetyHazard:Aconditionthatcouldresultinsignificantphysicalinjury
ShutDown:Disconnectedorturnedoffinawaysoasnottorespondtonormalusercontrols
System:Anassemblageofvariouscomponentsdesignedtofunctionasawhole
TechnicallyExhaustive:Examinationbeyondthescopeofarealestateinspection,whichmayrequiredisassembly, specializedknowledge,specialequipment,measuring,calculating,quantifying,testing,exploratoryprobing, research,oranalysis
NOTE:SouthwestPropertyInspectionshasaffiliationswiththird-partyserviceproviders(TPSP)inordertooffer value-addedservicestoourClients.ThecompanymayarrangefortheseTPSPstosendliteratureormake post-inspectioncontactwithourclients.
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InspectionAgreement(Continued) ESCROWBILLING:Anadditionalfeeof$100.00willbeincurredforthoseclientsbillingthroughescrow.Ifescrow iscancelledforanyreason,yourcreditcardwillbebilledfortheentireinspectionfee. REPORTDELIVERY:Theinspectionreportwillbedeliveredtoallrealestateagentsinvolvedinthetransaction unlessyourequestusnotto. SouthwestPropertyInspection Page30of35 Palm-TechInspector,Copyright©1998-2018,PDmB,Inc.
REGARDINGREPAIRS:Itisrecommendedthatanydeficienciesandthecomponents/systemsrelatedto thesedeficienciesnotedinthereportbeevaluated/inspectedandrepairedasneededbylicensed contractors/professionalsPRIORTOTHECLOSEOFESCROW.FurtherevaluationPRIORtothecloseof escrowisrecommendedsoaproperlylicensedprofessionalcanfurtherevaluateourconcernsandinspect theremainderofthesystemorcomponentforadditionalconcernsthatmaybeoutsideourareaofexpertise orthescopeofthisinspection.
PHOTOS:Thephotosshowninthisreportarerepresentative.Theremaynotbephotosofalldeficientitems present.Aqualifiedlicensedprofessionalshouldbeconsultedtodeterminethefullextentofrepairs necessaryforeachdeficientitemnoted.
WATER/MOISTURE:Waterleaks,waterintrusion,andmoisturecancausemoldandmildew.Ifsuch conditionswerenotedinthisreport,furtherinvestigationbyacertifiedmicrobialconsultantoralicensed industrialhygienistisrecommended.
NOTICETOTHIRDPARTIES:ThisinspectionreportisforthesolebenefitandrelianceoftheClientnamed intheoriginalreportandisnottransferabletoanythirdparty.Thereportoftheinspectionandall consultationbetweentheInspectorandtheClientisissuedsubjecttotheterms,conditions,andlimitations underwhichtheinspectionwasperformed.Theterms,conditions,andlimitationsareapartofthisreport andareattachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference.TheInspectorassumesnoliabilityforthird partyintervention,reliance,oruseofthisreportpreparedfortheClientnamedherein.THIRDPARTIES AREENCOURAGEDTOOBTAINAHOMEINSPECTIONFROMAQUALIFIEDINSPECTOROFTHEIR CHOICE.ANYTHIRDPARTY,INCLUDINGOTHERPURCHASERSWHOARENOTPARTOFTHIS CONTRACT,MAYNOTRELYON,ORUSE,THISREPORTFORANYPURPOSEANDSHOULDNOT MAKEANYDECISIONSBASEDONTHISREPORT.THEINSPECTORASSUMESNOLIABILITYFOR THIRDPARTYINTERPRETATIONORUSEOFTHISREPORT.
HAZARDOUSMATERIALWARNING:Lead,asbestos,radon,andotherenvironmentalhazards,materials, orconditionsarebeyondthescopeofthispropertyinspectionandarespecificallyexcluded.Asbestoswas widelyusedinbuildingmaterialspriorto1978,withlimitedusethereafter.Paintmanufacturedpriorto1978 commonlycontainedlead.Yourrealestateagentmaybeabletoprovideyouwithinformationregarding these,andother,hazardousmaterialsthatmaybepresent.Anenvironmentalsurveymaybeobtainedby contractingwithanappropriatespecialist.
CHINESEDRYWALL:TheInspectorisnotqualifiedtodetectthepresenceofChinesedrywall.Accordingly, theissueofChinesedrywall(anditspotentialproblems)isbeyondthescopeofthisinspection.
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