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	Report ID: sample030409
	Inspection Date:Tuesday, March 09, 2004
	Inspected By: Dan Rogers
		:	Dan@final-analysis.net
	www.final-analysis.com            office: 757.495.2300

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

The Home Inspector shall observe structural components including foundations, floors, walls, columns or piers, ceilings and roof. The home inspector shall describe the type of Foundation, floor structure, wall structure, columns or piers, ceiling structure, roof structure. The home inspector shall: Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected; Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected; Report the methods used to observe under floor crawl spaces and attics; and Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components. The home inspector is not required to: Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or it's components or be dangerous to or adversely effect the health of the home inspector or other persons. The home inspector does not report on the presence or absence of fungi, mold or bio-aerosols and is not part of this inspection.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x       1.0 FOUNDATIONS (Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components.) Comments:  x     x 1.1 FLOORS (Structural) Comments: Some un-repaired wood rot observed at small area of 1 floor joist below bathroom. Appears to have been caused by prior repaired plumbing leak. x     x 1.2 WALLS (Structural) Comments: Tile & grout failure, Soft wall detected in exterior wall of tiled shower and behind and around faucet area. Shower water has been entering into window sill where tile & grout has failed. Tiles are loose, mortar and wood substrate is wet, wall is soft behind tile. Strong possibility of concealed water damage inside wall. Will require invasive inspection to determine extent of any internal damage. Tile and grout around faucets is cracked, uneven and unstable. Recommend further investigation and repairs as necessary. x       1.3 COLUMNS OR PIERS Comments:  x       1.4 CEILINGS (structural) Comments:Some plaster cracks at ceiling gypsum seams observed in living room. Typical, non-structural. Cosmetic repair. x       1.5 ROOF STRUCTURE AND ATTIC Comments: Complimentary photo view of attic. IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials FOUNDATION: MASONRY BLOCK   METHOD USED TO OBSERVE CRAWLSPACE: CRAWLED   FLOOR STRUCTURE: 2 X 8   WALL STRUCTURE: 2 X 4 WOOD   COLUMNS OR PIERS: CONCRETE PIERS   CEILING STRUCTURE: 2x4 Truss system   ROOF STRUCTURE: ENGINERED WOOD TRUSS   ROOF-TYPE: GABLE

EXTERIOR

The home inspector shall observe: Wall cladding, flashings, and trim; Entryway doors and a representative number of windows; Garage door operators; Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches and applicable railings; Eaves, soffits, and fascias; and Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building. The home inspector shall: Describe wall cladding materials; Operate all entryway doors and a representative number of windows; Operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed controls for any garage door operator; Report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically reverse or stop when meeting reasonable resistance during closing; and Probe exterior wood components where deterioration is suspected. The home inspector is not required to observe: Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories; Fences; Presence of safety glazing in doors and windows; Garage door operator remote control transmitters; Geological conditions; Soil conditions; Recreational facilities (including spas, saunas, steam baths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment, or athletic facilities); Detached buildings or structures; or Presence or condition of buried fuel storage tanks.The home inspector is not required to: Move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice or debris that obstructs access or visibility.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x       2.0 WALL CLADDING FLASHING AND TRIM Comments:  x     x 2.1 DOORS (Exterior) Comments:Front entry door has no weather seals at jambs or threshold. Front entry door is cracked through wood in two panels. Front entry door has a raised threshold which is presenting a trip hazard. The threshold is also very loose. x       2.2 WINDOWS Comments:      x   2.3 GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS (Report whether or not doors will reverse when met with resistance) Comments:  x       2.4 DECKS, BALCONIES, STOOPS, STEPS, AREAWAYS, PORCHES AND APPLICABLE RAILINGS Comments: Slab settlement observed at front stoop where concrete has dropped, creating a reversed slope. Does not appear to have caused complications. Monitor for future performance regarding further settlement and any water penetration into crawlspace. x       2.5 VEGETATION, GRADING, DRAINAGE, DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, WALKWAYS AND RETAINING WALLS (With respect to their effect on the condition of the building) Comments:  x       2.6 EAVES, SOFFITS AND FASCIAS Comments:  IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials SIDING MATERIAL: WOOD ASBESTOS SLATE SHINGLE   EXTERIOR ENTRY DOORS: WOOD   WINDOW TYPES: AGED STORM WINDOWS ALUMINUM   WINDOW MANUFACTURER: UNKNOWN   APPURTENANCE: SIDEWALK   GARAGE DOOR MATERIAL: N/A   GARAGE DOOR TYPE: N/A   DRIVEWAY: CONCRETE

ROOFING

The home inspector shall observe: Roof covering; Roof drainage systems; Flashings; Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and Signs of' leaks or abnormal condensation on building components.The home inspector shall: Describe the type of roof covering materials; and Report the methods used to observe the roofing.The home inspector is not required to: Walk on the roofing; or Observe attached accessories including but not limited to solar systems, antennae, and lightning arrestors.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x       3.0 ROOF COVERINGS Comments:  x       3.1 FLASHINGS Comments:  x       3.2 SKYLIGHTS, CHIMNEYS AND ROOF PENETRATIONS Comments:  x       3.3 ROOFING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS Comments: Gutters have debris and loose and sagging at rear. Maintenance & repair needed. IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials ROOF COVERING: 3-TAB ASPHALT SHINGLE   VIEWED ROOF COVERING FROM: LADDER Scope   SKY LIGHT (S): ONE   CHIMNEY (exterior): METAL FLUE PIPE

PLUMBING SYSTEM

The home inspector shall observe: Interior water supply and distribution system, including: piping materials, supports, and insulation; fixtures and faucets; functional flow; leaks; and cross connections; Interior drain, waste, and vent system, including: traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation; leaks; and functional drainage; Hot water systems including: water heating equipment; normal operating controls; automatic safety controls; and chimneys, flues, and vents; Fuel storage and distribution systems including: interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting, and supports; leaks; and Sump pumps.The home inspector shall describe: Water supply and distribution piping materials; Drain, waste, and vent piping materials; Water heating equipment; and Location of main water supply shutoff device. The home inspector shall operate all plumbing fixtures, including their faucets and all exterior faucets attached to the house, except where the flow end of the faucet is connected to an appliance.The home inspector is not required to: State the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices; Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private; Operate automatic safety controls; Operate any valve except water closet flush valves, fixture faucets, and hose faucets; Observe: Water conditioning systems; Fire and lawn sprinkler systems; On-site water supply quantity and quality; On-site waste disposal systems; Foundation irrigation systems; Spas, except as to functional flow and functional drainage; Swimming pools; Solar water heating equipment; or Observe the system for proper sizing, design, or use of proper materials.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x     x 4.0 INTERIOR DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS Comments: Picture 1 Picture 2 Washing machine drain is disconnected and draining into crawlspace. Note joint separation in picture and sink hole in sand. Home still contains some of the older style cast iron and galvanized steel drains which will eventually fail from internal rust & deterioration. Expect future replacement if these pipes. x       4.1 INTERIOR WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES Comments:  x       4.2 HOT WATER SYSTEMS, CONTROLS, CHIMNEYS, FLUES AND VENTS Comments:  x       4.3 MAIN WATER SHUT-OFF DEVICE (Describe location) Comments:  x       4.4 FUEL STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (Interior fuel storage, piping, venting, supports, leaks) Comments:      x   4.5 SUMP PUMP Comments:  x     x 4.6 PLUMBING FIXTURES & FAUCETS Comments: Toilet is loose on floor mounts and has breached wax seal. IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials WATER SOURCE: PUBLIC   WATER FILTERS: SYSTEM FLUSH   PLUMBING SUPPLY: COPPER   PLUMBING DISTRIBUTION: COPPER   WASHER DRAIN SIZE: 1 1/2" DIAMETER (undersized)   PLUMBING WASTE: PVC CAST IRON (OLD) Galvanized steel   WATER HEATER POWER SOURCE: GAS (QUICK RECOVERY)   CAPACITY: 40 GAL (1-2 PEOPLE)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The home inspector shall observe: Service entrance conductors; Service equipment, grounding equipment, main overcurrent device, and main and distribution panels; Amperage and voltage ratings of the service; Branch circuit conductors, their overcurrent devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities and voltages; The operation of a representative number of installed ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls; The polarity and grounding of all receptacles within six feet of interior plumbing fixtures, and all receptacles in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures; The operation of ground fault circuit interrupters; and Smoke detectors. The home inspector shall describe: Service amperage and voltage; Service entry conductor materials; Service type as being overhead or underground; and Location of main and distribution panels. The home inspector shall report any observed aluminum branch circuit wiring. The home inspector shall report on presence or absence of smoke detectors, and operate their test function, if accessible, except when detectors are part of a central system. The home inspector is not required to: Insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the panels; Test or operate any overcurrent device except ground fault circuit interrupters; Dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the covers of the main and auxiliary distribution panels; or Observe: Low voltage systems; Security system devices, heat detectors, or carbon monoxide detectors; Telephone, security, cable TV, intercoms, or other ancillary wiring that is not a part of the primary electrical distribution system; or Built-in vacuum equipment.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x       5.0 SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS Comments:  x       5.1 SERVICE AND GROUNDING EQUIPMENT, MAIN OVERCURRENT DEVICE, MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS Comments:Main service panel is fuse type. Antiquated system. Most have been upgraded to circuit breaker type panels. Service capacity (100 amps) appears marginal in terms of full load potential with later added central air. Most have been upgraded to a higher service amps of 150-200 amp. x       5.2 BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS, OVERCURRENT DEVICES AND COMPATIBILITY OF THEIR AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE Comments: Exposed Romex wiring and connections observed at abandoned well pump. x       5.3 CONNECTED DEVICES AND FIXTURES (Observed from a representative number operation of ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls) Comments: Many of the original outlets are old, worn out, damaged. Fire & safety hazard. Have replaced. x     x 5.4 POLARITY AND GROUNDING OF RECEPTACLES WITHIN 6 FEET OF INTERIOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND ALL RECEPTACLES IN GARAGE, CARPORT, EXTERIOR WALLS OF INSPECTED STRUCTURE Comments: Ungrounded 2 prong outlets, antiquated but typical for age. Recommend upgrade for safety. Exterior security light is installed under rain gutter, unsafe location near water and metal gutter material. x     x 5.5 OPERATION OF GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS) Comments:No GFCI circuits in wet areas. Typical for age, recommend upgrades for safety. x       5.6 SMOKE DETECTORS Comments:  x       5.7 LOCATION OF MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS Comments:Utility room. IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS: ABOVE GROUND   PANEL CAPACITY: 125 AMP   PANEL TYPE: FUSES   ELEC. PANEL MANUFACTURER: Unknown   BRANCH WIRE 15 and 20 AMP: COPPER   WIRING METHODS: ROMEX

HEATING

The home inspector shall observe permanently installed heating systems including: Heating equipment; Normal operating controls; Automatic safety controls; Chimneys, flues, and vents, where readily visible; Solid fuel heating devices; Heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and the presence of an installed heat source in each room. The home inspector shall describe: Energy source; and Heating equipment and distribution type.The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls.The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. The home inspector is not required to: Operate heating systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Operate automatic safety controls; Ignite or extinguish solid fuel fires; or Observe: The interior of flues; Fireplace insert flue connections; Humidifiers; Electronic air filters; or The uniformity or adequacy of heat supply to the various rooms.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x     x 6.0 HEATING EQUIPMENT Comments:Equipment: 1976 Sears, 75,000 BTUI, 39deg. temp rise. Gas furnace is outdated and has exceeded its normal expected service life. Also detected adverse conditions including poor combustion characteristics. There are flames emitting from bottom of right burner which is abnormal. Also when observing combustion during fan startup the flames became erratic with orange plumes indicating heat exchanger failure. Also observed deterioration of heat exchanger wall structure. System replacement is inevitable and should be considered. x       6.1 NORMAL OPERATING CONTROLS Comments:Emergency switch located in enclosed garage by stairs. x       6.2 AUTOMATIC SAFETY CONTROLS Comments:  x   x   6.3 CHIMNEYS, FLUES AND VENTS Comments: Metal furnace flue is badly rusted and deteriorating above roof line and should be replaced.     x   6.4 SOLID FUEL HEATING DEVICES Comments:  x     x 6.5 HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) Comments: Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Metal duct work is detached, crushed, separated and leaking air in several locations of crawlspace. Insulation has detached in several areas as well. Significant repairs or replacement of damaged areas are needed.     x   6.6 GAS/LP FIRELOGS AND FIREPLACES Comments:  x     x 6.7 PRESENCE OF INSTALLED HEAT SOURCE IN EACH ROOM Comments:No Air flow where ducts have detached in crawlspace. IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials HEAT TYPE: FORCED AIR   ENERGY SOURCE: GAS   NUMBER OF HEAT SYSTEMS (excluding wood): ONE   HEAT SYSTEM BRAND: SEARS   DUCTWORK: INSULATED   FILTER TYPE: Missing   FILTER SIZE: N/A   TYPES OF FIREPLACES: NONE   OPERABLE FIREPLACES: NONE   NUMBER OF WOODSTOVES: NONE   MAIN HEAT SYSTEM CAPACITY: 75000 BTUI

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

The home inspector shall observe: Central air conditioning and permanently installed cooling systems including: Cooling and air handling equipment; and Normal operating controls. Distribution systems including: Fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with associated supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, fan-coil units; and The presence of an installed cooling source in each room. The home inspector shall describe: Energy sources; and Cooling equipment type. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls. The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance The home inspector is not required to: Observe window air conditioners or operate cooling systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Observe non-central air conditioners; or Observe the uniformity or adequacy of cool-air supply to the various rooms.

INTERIORS

The home inspector shall observe: Walls, ceiling, and floors; Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings; Counters and a representative number of installed cabinets; and A representative number of doors and windows. The home inspector shall: Operate a representative number of windows and interior doors; and Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components. The home inspector is not required to observe: Paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors; Carpeting; or Draperies, blinds, or other window treatments.

INSULATION AND VENTILATION

The home inspector shall observe: Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and the operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of any readily accessible thermostatic control. The home inspector shall describe: Insulation in unfinished spaces; and Absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces. The home inspector shall: Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the need to do so; and Move insulation where chimneys penetrate roofs, where plumbing drain/waste pipes penetrate floors, adjacent to earth filled stoops or porches, and at exterior doors. The home inspector is not required to report on: Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x     x 9.0 INSULATION AND VAPOR RETARDERS (in unfinished spaces) Comments: Picture 1 Picture 2 Attic insulation is sub-standard, many areas you can see framing and ceiling gypsum in attic. Recommend establishing current standard of R-30. x       9.1 VENTILATION OF ATTIC AND FOUNDATION AREAS Comments:  x     x 9.2 VENTING SYSTEMS (Kitchens, baths and laundry) Comments:Kitchen range, wall exhaust fan is non-functional. x       9.3 VENTILATION FANS AND THERMOSTATIC CONTROLS (ATTIC) Comments:  IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Styles & Materials ATTIC INSULATION: BLOWN MINERAL   R- VALUE: BELOW R-19   VENTILATION: RIDGE VENTS SOFFIT VENTS Thermostatically controlled fan   EXHAUST FAN TYPES: NONE   DRYER POWER SOURCE: NONE   DRYER VENT: NONE

BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES

The home inspector shall observe and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances: Permanently installed dishwasher, through its normal cycle; Range, cook top, and permanently installed oven; Trash compactor; Garbage disposal; Ventilation equipment or range hood; and Permanently installed microwave oven. The home inspector is not required to observe: Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation; Non built-in appliances; or Refrigeration units. The home inspector is not required to operate: Appliances in use; or Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.

COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO VIEWS

IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items x       11.0 ATTIC VIEW Comments: View of Attic x       11.1 KITCHEN VIEW Comments: Kitchen view x       11.2 DINING ROOM VIEW Comments: Dining Room View x       11.3 LIVING ROOM VIEW Comments: Living Room View x       11.4 HALL BATH VIEW Comments: Hall Bath View x       11.5 BEDROOM Comments: Bedroom IN NI NP RR   Inspection Items IN=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, RR=Repair or Replace

Summary of Defects

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This summary shall not contain recommendations for routine upkeep of a system or component to keep it in proper functioning condition or recommendations to upgrade or enhance the function, efficiency, or safety of the home.

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

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

1.1

FLOORS (Structural) Inspected, Repair or Replace Some un-repaired wood rot observed at small area of 1 floor joist below bathroom. Appears to have been caused by prior repaired plumbing leak.

1.2

WALLS (Structural) Inspected, Repair or Replace Tile & grout failure, Soft wall detected in exterior wall of tiled shower and behind and around faucet area. Shower water has been entering into window sill where tile & grout has failed. Tiles are loose, mortar and wood substrate is wet, wall is soft behind tile. Strong possibility of concealed water damage inside wall. Will require invasive inspection to determine extent of any internal damage. Tile and grout around faucets is cracked, uneven and unstable. Recommend further investigation and repairs as necessary.

EXTERIOR

2.1	DOORS (Exterior) Inspected, Repair or Replace Front entry door has no weather seals at jambs or threshold. Front entry door is cracked through wood in two panels. Front entry door has a raised threshold which is presenting a trip hazard. The threshold is also very loose.

PLUMBING SYSTEM

4.0	INTERIOR DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS Inspected, Repair or Replace Washing machine drain is disconnected and draining into crawlspace. Note joint separation in picture and sink hole in sand. Home still contains some of the older style cast iron and galvanized steel drains which will eventually fail from internal rust & deterioration. Expect future replacement if these pipes.
4.6	PLUMBING FIXTURES & FAUCETS Inspected, Repair or Replace Toilet is loose on floor mounts and has breached wax seal.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

5.4	POLARITY AND GROUNDING OF RECEPTACLES WITHIN 6 FEET OF INTERIOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND ALL RECEPTACLES IN GARAGE, CARPORT, EXTERIOR WALLS OF INSPECTED STRUCTURE Inspected, Repair or Replace Ungrounded 2 prong outlets, antiquated but typical for age. Recommend upgrade for safety. Exterior security light is installed under rain gutter, unsafe location near water and metal gutter material.
5.5	OPERATION OF GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS) Inspected, Repair or Replace No GFCI circuits in wet areas. Typical for age, recommend upgrades for safety.

HEATING

6.0	HEATING EQUIPMENT Inspected, Repair or Replace Equipment: 1976 Sears, 75,000 BTUI, 39deg. temp rise. Gas furnace is outdated and has exceeded its normal expected service life. Also detected adverse conditions including poor combustion characteristics. There are flames emitting from bottom of right burner which is abnormal. Also when observing combustion during fan startup the flames became erratic with orange plumes indicating heat exchanger failure. Also observed deterioration of heat exchanger wall structure. System replacement is inevitable and should be considered.
6.5	HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) Inspected, Repair or Replace Metal duct work is detached, crushed, separated and leaking air in several locations of crawlspace. Insulation has detached in several areas as well. Significant repairs or replacement of damaged areas are needed.
6.7	PRESENCE OF INSTALLED HEAT SOURCE IN EACH ROOM Inspected, Repair or Replace No Air flow where ducts have detached in crawlspace.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

7.0

COOLING AND AIR HANDLER EQUIPMENT Inspected, Repair or Replace Equipment 1982 GE, 2 ton, 30 amps. Inspection restriction disclosure: Central AC could not be run tested because too cool outside and could risk damage. Disclosure: AC system is very old and has exceeded service life expectancy. Budget for replacement soon.

7.2

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) Inspected, Repair or Replace Undersized branch ducts. AC system shares heat system duct work which is approx 4" dia. AC requires larger capacity typically 6-8"dia. AC was an improvement made some time after construction so duct work sizing was designed for heat only. No air filter system installed. All ac systems must have a filter system to limit damage to evaporator coil. Evaporator coil is currently dirty.

INSULATION AND VENTILATION

9.0	INSULATION AND VAPOR RETARDERS (in unfinished spaces) Inspected, Repair or Replace Attic insulation is sub-standard, many areas you can see framing and ceiling gypsum in attic. Recommend establishing current standard of R-30.
9.2	VENTING SYSTEMS (Kitchens, baths and laundry) Inspected, Repair or Replace Kitchen range, wall exhaust fan is non-functional.

BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES

10.1	RANGES/OVENS/COOKTOPS Inspected, Repair or Replace 3 Stove burners are inoperable, right rear, left front, and grill.

Home inspectors are not required to report on the following: Life expectancy of any component or system; The causes of the need for a repair; The methods, materials, and costs of corrections; The suitability of the property for any specialized use; Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or restrictions; The market value of the property or its marketability; The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property; Any component or system that was not observed; The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents, or insects; or Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed. Home inspectors are not required to: Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind; Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component; Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or other persons; Operate any system or component that is shut down or otherwise inoperable; Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls; Disturb insulation, move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility; Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to mold, toxins, carcinogens, noise, contaminants in the building or in soil, water, and air; Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances; Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components; Since this report is provided for the specific benefit of the customer(s), secondary readers of this information should hire a licensed inspector to perform an inspection to meet their specific needs and to obtain current information concerning this property.