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Definitions

A	Acceptable	Functional with no obvious signs of defect.
NP	Not Present	Item not present or not found.
NI	Not Inspected	Item was unable to be inspected for safety reasons or due to lack of power, inaccessible, or disconnected at time of inspection.
M	Marginal	Item is not fully functional and requires repair or servicing.
D	Defective	Item needs immediate repair or replacement. It is unable to perform its intended function.

General Information

Property Information
Property Address Nicklaus Ln.
City Boise State ID Zip 83638
Contact Name Shirley Brown
Phone 555-5555 Fax 555-1111
E-Mail shirleybrown@dlhinspects.com
Client Information
Client Name John Young
Client Address 484 Main St.
City Boise State ID Zip 83706
Phone 555-5555 Fax 555-1111
E-Mail jyoung@dlhinspects.com
Inspection Company
Inspector Name Daniel Heitkamp
Company Name:DLH Home Inspection Service
Company Address:4125 N. 36th Street
CityBoiseStateIDZip83703
Phone 208-867-0162 Fax 208-867-0162
E-Mail dlhinspects@yahoo.com
File Number 1325
Amount Received $225.00
Conditions
Others Present Buyer Property Occupied Yes
Estimated Age 10+ yrs. Entrance Faces South
Inspection Date 12/31/03
Start Time 2pm End Time 5pm
Electric On X Yes _ No
Gas/Oil On X Yes _ No
Water On X Yes _ No
Temperature 30 Degrees
Weather Snowing Soil Conditions Snow covered
Space Below Grade Crawl Space
Building Type Single family Garage Attached
Sewage Disposal City How Verified Visual Inspection
Water Source City How Verified Visual Inspection

Lots and Grounds

	A	NP	NI	M	D
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Walks: Concrete
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Steps/Stoops: Wood
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Deck: Stained wood
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Porch: Concrete
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Vegetation: Shrubs
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Grading: Moderate slope
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Swale: Adequate slope and depth for drainage
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Driveway: Concrete
9.	_	_	X	_	_	Lawn Sprinklers: Front and back yard - Not tested due to season

Exterior Surface and Components

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Entire Home Exterior Surface
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Type: Fibrous
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Trim: Wood
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Fascia: Composite material
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Soffits: Composite material
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Door Bell: Hard wired
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Entry Doors: Metal
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Patio Door: Metal entry door
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Window Screens: Vinyl mesh
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Exterior Lighting: Surface mount
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Exterior Electric Outlets: 110 VAC GFCI
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Hose Bibs: Rotary
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Gas Meter: Exterior surface mount at side of home
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Main Gas Valve: Located at gas meter

Outbuilding

Roof

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Main Roof Surface
1.						Method of Inspection: Ground level
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Unable to Inspect: 50% - Snow covered
3.	_	_	_	_	X	Material: Wood shake - Vent cap missing will need to be replaced
4.						Type: Gable
5.						Approx Age: 10+ yrs.
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Flashing: Galvanized
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Valleys: Preformed metal
	East Chimney
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Chimney: Metal surface mount vent
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Flue/Flue Cap: Metal
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Chimney Flashing: Galvanized
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Plumbing Vents: PVC
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical Mast: Underground utilities
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Gutters: Aluminum - Recommend Downspout extension's too push water away from home
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Downspouts: Aluminum
15.	X	_	_	_	_	Leader/Extension: Aluminum - Recommend splash blocks to push water away from home

Garage/Carport

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Attached Garage
1.						Type of Structure: Attached Car Spaces: 3
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Garage Doors: Insulated aluminum
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Door Operation: Mechanized
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Door Opener: Lift Master
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Exterior Surface: Fibrous
6.	_	_	X	_	_	Roof: Wood shake
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Roof Structure: Wood truss
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Sheetrock
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor/Foundation: Poured slab
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Hose Bibs: Rotary
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Heating: Wall heater
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
15.	X	_	_	_	_	Gutters: Aluminum - Recommend Downspout extension's too push water away from home
16.	X	_	_	_	_	Downspouts: Aluminum
17.	X	_	_	_	_	Leader/Extensions: Aluminum - Recommend splash blocks to push water away from home

Electrical

	A	NP	NI	M	D
1.						Service Size Amps: 200 Volts: 110-240 VAC
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Service: Aluminum
3.	X	_	_	_	_	110 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper
4.	X	_	_	_	_	220 VAC Branch Circuits: Copper
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Conductor Type: Romex
6.	X	_	_	_	_	GFCI: Exterior,garage,kitchen and bath
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Ground: Rod in ground only.
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Smoke Detectors: Present
	Garage Electric Panel
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Manufacturer: Square D
10.						Max Capacity: 150 Amps
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Main Breaker Size: 100 Amps
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Breakers: CU/AL
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Fuses: Blade type
14.						Is the panel bonded? X Yes _ No

Structure

	A	NP	NI	M	D
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Structure Type: Wood frame
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Foundation: Poured
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Differential Movement: Normal Settling cracks
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Beams: Solid wood
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Bearing Walls: Frame
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Joists/Trusses: 9 1/2" TGI
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Piers/Posts: Poured piers and wood posts
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor/Slab: Composite wood or plywood
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Subfloor: Composite manufactured materials

Attic

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Entire Home Attic
1.						Method of Inspection: In the attic
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Unable to Inspect: 0%
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Roof Framing: 2x4 Truss
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Sheathing: Strand board
5.	_	_	_	_	X	Ventilation: Gable, roof and soffit vents - Vent cap broken on roof needs to be replaced
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Insulation: Blown in
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Insulation Depth: 10+ inches
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Bathroom Fan Venting: Electric fan

Basement

Crawl Space

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Entire Home Crawl Space
1.						Method of Inspection: In the crawl space
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Unable to Inspect: 0%
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Access: Bedroom Closet
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Moisture Penetration: No
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Moisture Barrier: Plastic
6.	_	_	_	X	_	Ventilation: Vents - Vents blocked by deck plate to home
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Insulation: Batting
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Vapor Barrier: Plastic

Air Conditioning

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Main AC System
1.	X	_	_	_	_	A/C System Operation: Functional - To avoid possible compressor damage due to outside temperature below 60 degrees, the unit was not tested.
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Condensate Removal: PVC
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Exterior Unit: Rheem
4.						Area Served: Whole building Approximate Age: 10+ yrs.
5.						Fuel Type: 220 VAC Temperature Differential: N/A
6.						Type: Central A/C Capacity: 2.0 ton
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Visible Coil: Copper core with aluminum fins
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Refrigerant Lines: Low pressure and high pressure
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical Disconnect: Breaker disconnect
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Exposed Ductwork: Flex
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Blower Fan/Filters: Direct drive with disposable filter
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Thermostats: Individual

Fireplace/Wood Stove

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Living Room Fireplace
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Fireplace Construction: Prefab
2.						Type: Gas log
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Fireplace Insert: With blower fan
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Smoke Chamber: Metal
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Flue: Metal
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Hearth: Flush mounted

Heating System

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Garage Heating System
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Heating System Operation: Adequate
2.						Manufacturer: Rheem
3.						Type: Forced air Capacity: 60,000+BTUHR
4.						Area Served: Whole building Approximate Age: 10+ yrs.
5.						Fuel Type: Natural gas
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Heat Exchanger: 3 Burner
7.						Unable to Inspect: 0%
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Blower Fan/Filter: Direct drive with disposable filter
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Distribution: Metal duct
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Circulator: Pump
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Draft Control: Automatic
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Flue Pipe: Single wall
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Controls: Limit switch
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Thermostats: Individual

Plumbing

	A	NP	NI	M	D
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Service Line: Copper
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Main Water Shutoff: Crawlspace
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Water Lines: Copper
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Drain Pipes: PVC
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Service Caps: Accessible
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Vent Pipes: PVC
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Gas Service Lines: Cast iron
	Garage Water Heater
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Water Heater Operation: Adequate
9.						Manufacturer: State
10.						Type: Natural gas Capacity: 40 Gal.
11.						Approximate Age: 10+ yrs. Area Served: Whole building
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Flue Pipe: Single wall
13.	X	_	_	_	_	TPRV and Drain Tube: Copper

Bathroom

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Master Bathroom
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Vinyl floor covering
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Counter/Cabinet: Laminant and wood
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Sink/Basin: Molded dual bowl
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Faucets/Traps: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Shower/Surround: Fiberglass pan and fiberglass surround
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Toilets: Crane
12.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan
	1st Floor Hall Bathroom
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
15.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
16.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Vinyl floor covering
17.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
18.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
19.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
20.	X	_	_	_	_	Counter/Cabinet: Laminant and wood
21.	X	_	_	_	_	Sink/Basin: Porcelain coated
22.	X	_	_	_	_	Faucets/Traps: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap
23.	X	_	_	_	_	Tub/Surround: Fiberglass tub and fiberglass surround
24.	X	_	_	_	_	Toilets: Crane
25.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register
26.	X	_	_	_	_	Ventilation: Electric ventilation fan

Kitchen

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	1st Floor Kitchen
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Cooking Appliances: Maytag
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Ventilator: General Electric
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Disposal: In-Sinkerator
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Dishwasher: General Electric
5.						Air Gap Present? X Yes _ No
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Microwave: General Electric
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Sink: Porcelain coated
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC GFCI
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Plumbing/Fixtures: Moen fixtures with a PVC trap
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Counter Tops: Formica
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Cabinets: Formica
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Hardwood
15.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
16.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
17.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register

Bedroom

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	1st Floor Master Bedroom
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Carpet
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
7.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register
	1st Floor Bedroom
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Closet: Slider Closet
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Carpet
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
15.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register
	#1 Bedroom
16.	X	_	_	_	_	Closet: Slider Closet
17.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
18.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
19.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Carpet
20.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
21.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
22.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
23.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register

Living Space

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	Living Room Living Space
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Closet: Single small
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Hardwood
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
6.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
8.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register
	Dining Room Living Space
9.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
11.	X	_	_	_	_	Floor: Carpet
12.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
13.	X	_	_	_	_	Windows: Vinyl double hung
14.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
15.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register

Laundry Room/Area

	A	NP	NI	M	D
	1st Floor Laundry Room/Area
1.	X	_	_	_	_	Ceiling: Texture paint
2.	X	_	_	_	_	Walls: Sheetrock and Paint
3.	X	_	_	_	_	Floors: Vinyl floor covering
4.	X	_	_	_	_	Doors: Hollow wood
5.	X	_	_	_	_	Electrical: 110 VAC
6.	X	_	_	_	_	HVAC Source: Heating system register
7.	X	_	_	_	_	Washer Hose Bib: Multi-port
8.	X	_	_	_	_	Washer and Dryer Electrical: 110-240 VAC
9.	_	_	_	X	_	Dryer Vent: Rigid metal - Vent needs proper airflow clearance at exterior of home, Recommend egress be added at small animal cover for proper airflow
10.	X	_	_	_	_	Washer Drain: Wall mounted drain

Marginal Summary

This summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is recommended that the client read the complete report.

Crawl Space

Ventilation: Vents - Vents blocked by deck plate to home

Laundry Room/Area

Dryer Vent: Rigid metal - Vent needs proper airflow clearance at exterior of home, Recommend egress be added at small animal cover for proper airflow

Defective Summary

This summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the client. It is recommended that the client read the complete report.

Roof

Material: Wood shake - Vent cap missing will need to be replaced

Attic

Ventilation: Gable, roof and soffit vents - Vent cap broken on roof needs to be replaced

End of Report