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Structural Inspection* Items

• Perimeter grading and drainage
  • deficiencies in grade levels around the foundation
  • deficiencies in installed gutter and downspout systems.

• Roof covering material¹
  • evidence of water penetration
  • evidence of previous repairs to the roof covering material
  • deficiencies in fasteners; adhesion; roof covering materials; flashing details; skylights; and other roof penetrations.

¹Note: Roof surface inspection subject to limitations of personnel safety and accessibility.

• Roof structure and attic
  • attic insulation
  • evidence of water penetration
  • attic space ventilation that is not performing
  • adverse performance of the framing and decking
  • attic access ladders and access openings

• Interior walls, ceilings, floors, and doors
  • evidence of water penetration
  • performance of doors and hardware
  • fire separation between the garage and the living space

• Exterior walls, doors, and windows
  • evidence of water penetration
  • emergency escape and rescue openings in sleeping rooms and fall protection at windows that are located less than 24 inches from the finished floor and greater than 72 inches from the finished grade
  • attached garage doorway that is not equipped with self-closing or automatic closing devices
  • fire rated door between the residence and an attached garage
  • missing or damaged window screens
  • deficiencies in fenestration:
    • weather stripping materials
    • claddings
    • water resistant materials/coatings
    • flashing details and terminations
  • performance of exterior doors, garage doors and hardware
  • condition and performance of windows and components
  • insulated windows seals

• Interior and exterior stairways.
  • deficiencies in steps, stairways, landings, guardrails, and handrails

• Fireplaces and chimneys
  • built-up creosote in accessible areas of the firebox and flue
  • the presence of combustible materials in near proximity to the firebox opening

• deficiencies in the:
  • damper
  • lintel, hearth, hearth extension, and firebox
  • gas fixture installed in the fireplace
  • combustion air vents
  • chimney structure, termination, coping, crown, caps, and spark arrestor

• Porches, Balconies, Decks, and Carports
  • abutting porches, decks, and balconies that are used for ingress and egress
  • deficiencies in accessible components

*Note: The inspection observes only readily accessible and visible components and conditions. Latent, obscured and/or reasonably inaccessible components and materials may prevent inspection of those items.