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Foundation & support columns; floor and wall systems; roof structure; masonry chimney structures; signs of movement; water infiltration and deterioration; cracks and settlement; improper installations
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Roof coverings on sloped and flat roofs; roof flashings; roof vents; roof drainage system (gutters and downspouts); chimneys; skylights; signs of leakage and deterioration
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Siding; trim; windows; doors; walkways; driveways; patios; porches; wood decks; stairs; railing; eaves; window wells; fascia & soffits; grading and drainage; signs of water infiltration and vulnerable areas; wood/soil contact; safety issues, such as missing railings and trip hazards; conditions that may promote wet basements
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Main entrance wiring and main service panel; sub-panels; copper or aluminum branch circuit wiring; system grounding; receptacles, switches, and lighting; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter receptacles (GFCI's); unsafe conditions; over-current protection (properly sized fuses or breakers); improperly wired and/or ungrounded outlets.
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Energy type and source (fuel); furnace type, age, size; automatic safety controls; exhaust vent pipe; gas lines; distribution system (supply and return ductwork or heating pipes); registers and radiators; heat source for every room.
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Type of unit, age, size; operational check (weather permitting); pumps; ducts; piping with supports
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Where visible: Insulation and vapour barriers in unfinished areas; ventilation in attics, crawlspaces and basements; kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; missing insulation; exhaust ducts not vented to the exterior
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Main water supply valve; pressure & flow; drain, waste, and vent systems; water supply piping; drain traps; sinks; faucets; bathtubs; showers; tub/shower enclosures; toilets; water heater; gas meter & piping; signs of leakage and cross contamination; defective or non-functioning fixtures.
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| Walls; ceilings; floors; doors; windows; stairs; railings; fireplaces; kitchen cabinets and countertops; signs of leakage and condensation; safety issues such as missing handrails and improper stairway lighting. |
