Inspection Date: Prepared For: Prepared By: Florida Building Inspector 10380 SW Village Center Drive, Suite 123 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 772.345.2300 Fax: 772.345.FAX.1 (3291) MyFBI@live.
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Page 6 of 52 TABLE OF CONTENTS REPORT 7 RECEIPT/INVOICE 8 GROUNDS 9 ROOF 12 EXTERIOR 14 GARAGE 15 KITCHEN/LAUNDRY 18 BATHROOMS 22 ROOMS 26 INTERIOR 29 PLUMBING 30 ELECTRIC 31 SUMMARY 39 © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 7 of 52 REPORT OVERVIEW THE HOUSE IN PERSPECTIVE CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS REPORT SATISFACTORY - Indicates the component is functionally consistent with its original purpose but may show signs of normal wear and tear and deterioration. MARGINAL - Indicates the component will probably require repair or replacement anytime within five years. POOR - Indicates the component will need repair or replacement now or in the very near future.
Page 8 of 52 RECEIPT / INVOICE Florida Building Inspector 10859 SW Village Center Drive, Suite 123 Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 Office: 772.345.
Page 9 of 52 Public sidewalk needs repair SERVICE WALKS None Material: Concrete Flagstone Gravel Satisfactory Marginal Poor Condition: Pitched towards home Settling cracks Brick Trip Hazard Not visible None DRIVEWAY/PARKING Material: Concrete Asphalt Satisfactory Marginal Condition: Pitched towards home Gravel/Dirt Poor Trip hazard Brick Other Fill cracks and seal Settling Cracks Typical crack PORCH (covered entrance) None Support Pier: Concret
Page 10 of 52 Driveway is a little wavy due to settling Tear in screen panel – left rear © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 11 of 52 Recommend painting bolts that hold screen enclosure to concrete Screen door enclosure is missing – left rear door to pool area © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 12 of 52 ROOF VISIBILITY All Partial INSPECTED FROM Roof Ladder at eaves STYLE OF ROOF Gable Type: Low Pitch: ROOF COVERING Roof: Type: Clay tile Hip Medium Condition: VALLEYS Material: Galv/Alum Condition: Not visible Satisfactory Separated from chimney/roof N/A Not visible Rusted Ground (Inspection Limited) With Binoculars Mansard Steep Material: Satisfactory Holes Ridge Turbine N/A Satisfactory PLUMBING VENTS Yes Recommend ro
Page 13 of 52 Hurricane straps properly hold trusses to wall for hurricane protection © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 14 of 52 GUTTERS/SCUPPERS/EAVESTROUGH None Copper Vinyl/Plastic Material: Satisfactory Marginal Condition: Loose Missing spikes Attachment: South Extension needed: North SIDING Material: Condition: (*See remarks page EIFS) Stone Slate Block/Brick Fiberboard Fiber-cement Stucco Typical cracks Monitor Wood rot Peeling paint Loose/Missing/Holes Satisfactory Marginal Poor Recommend repair/painting TRIM, SOFFIT, FASCIA, FLASHING Wood Fiberboard Materia
Page 15 of 52 TYPE Attached None Detached AUTOMATIC OPENER Yes 1-car 2-car 3-car 4-car No Operable Inoperable Remote not available SAFETY REVERSE Pressure reverse Operable: Electric eye Need(s) adjusting GUTTERS / EAVESTROUGH Satisfactory Condition: None Marginal Poor SIDING / TRIM Same as house Siding: Stucco Same as house Trim: Wood Masonry Wood Metal Slate Aluminum ROOFING Material: Safety hazard Same as house FLOOR Con
Page 16 of 52 Storm shutters are stored in the garage © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 17 of 52 Garage door meets hurricane requirements © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 18 of 52 COUNTERTOPS Satisfactory Marginal Recommend repair/caulking CABINETS Satisfactory Marginal Recommend repair/adjustment PLUMBING COMMENTS Yes Faucet Leaks: Satisfactory Sink/Faucet: Functional Drainage: Adequate WALLS & CEILING Satisfactory Condition: No Pipes leak/corroded: Yes Corroded Chipped Cracked Poor Functional Flow: Adequate Marginal HEATING / COOLING SOURCE Yes FLOOR Condition: Satisfactory APPLIANCES Disposal Oven Range
Page 19 of 52 Corrosion on fittings under kitchen sink Small amount of rust on refrigerator door under water/ice dispenser © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 20 of 52 Laminate is lifting on one kitchen cabinet upper door © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 21 of 52 LAUNDRY ROOM ROOM COMPONENTS N/A Faucet leaks: Yes No Pipes leak: Yes No Laundry sink: Yes No Heat source present: Yes No Room vented: Yes No Cross connections: N/A Wall Ceiling Floor Not vented Dryer vented: Not vented to Exterior Recommend repair Safety hazard Yes No Safety hazard Electrical: Open ground/reverse polarity within 6’ of water: Yes No Operates: Yes No G.F.C.I.
Page 22 of 52 BATH: LEFT - HALLWAY SINKS / TUBS / SHOWERS Yes No Faucet leaks: Fixture(s) Condition: Loose: Yes Satisfactory TOILET Bowl Loose: Operates: Yes No Yes No No Marginal Pipes leak: Yes No Poor Toilet leaks Cracked bowl/tank Cross connection SHOWER / TUB AREA / SINK(S) Ceramic/Plastic Fiberglass Masonite Other Material: Satisfactory Marginal Poor Rotted floors Condition: Yes No Where: Caulk/Grouting Needed: Adequate Poor Function
Page 23 of 52 Mold at tub – both ends © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 24 of 52 BATH: MASTER BEDROOM SINKS / TUBS / SHOWERS Yes No Faucet leaks: Fixture(s) Condition: Loose: Yes Satisfactory TOILET Bowl Loose: Operates: Yes No Yes No No Marginal Toilet leaks SHOWER / TUB AREA / SINK(S) Ceramic/Plastic Fiberglass Material: Satisfactory Marginal Poor Condition: Yes No Where: Caulk/Grouting Needed: Adequate Poor Functional Drainage: Yes No Soaking Tub Operable: WALLS / CEILING / CABINETS Yes No Moisture stains present:
Page 25 of 52 BATH: HALLWAY – RIGHT SIDE SINKS / TUBS / SHOWERS Yes No Faucet leaks: Fixture(s) Condition: Loose: Yes Satisfactory TOILET Bowl Loose: Operates: Yes No Yes No No Marginal Pipes leak: Yes No Poor Toilet leaks Cracked bowl/tank Cross connection SHOWER / TUB AREA / SINK(S) Ceramic/Plastic Fiberglass Masonite Other Material: Satisfactory Marginal Poor Rotted floors Condition: Yes No Where: Caulk/Grouting Needed: Adequate Poor Fu
Page 26 of 52 LOCATION: LIVING ROOM Marginal Walls & Ceiling: Satisfactory Yes Moisture stains: Satisfactory Marginal Floor: Yes Typical cracks: N/A Satisfactory Ceiling Fan: No Outlets: Electrical: Switches: Yes Yes Open ground/Reverse polarity: No Holes: Heating/Cooling Source: Yes Yes No Bedroom Egress Restricted: N/A No Doors & Windows: Operational: Yes Locks/Latches Operable: Yes Poor No Where: Poor Squeaks Slopes No Marginal Poor Yes No Opera
Page 27 of 52 LOCATION: RIGHT BEDROOM Marginal Walls & Ceiling: Satisfactory Yes Moisture stains: Satisfactory Marginal Floor: Yes Typical cracks: N/A Satisfactory Ceiling Fan: No Outlets: Electrical: Switches: Yes Yes Open ground/Reverse polarity: No Holes: Heating/Cooling Source: Yes Yes No Bedroom Egress Restricted: N/A No Doors & Windows: Operational: Yes Locks/Latches Operable: Yes Poor No Where: Poor Squeaks Slopes No Marginal Poor Yes No Ope
Page 28 of 52 Electrical wall outlet cover is missing in left front bedroom LOCATION: MASTER BEDROOM Marginal Walls & Ceiling: Satisfactory Yes Moisture stains: Satisfactory Marginal Floor: Yes Typical cracks: N/A Satisfactory Ceiling Fan: No Outlets: Electrical: Switches: Yes Yes Open ground/Reverse polarity: No Holes: Heating/Cooling Source: Yes Yes No Bedroom Egress Restricted: N/A No Doors & Windows: Operational: Yes Locks/Latches Operable: Yes Poor No Where:
Page 29 of 52 INTERIOR WINDOWS / GLASS Satisfactory Marginal Poor Needs repair Condition: Representative number of windows operated Painted shut (See remarks page) Safety Glazing Needed: Yes No Glazing compound needed Cracked glass Hardware missing Broken counter-balance mechanism STAIRS / STEPS / BALCONIES Satisfactory Handrail: Satisfactory Risers/Treads: Satisfactory Marginal Marginal Marginal Poor Poor SMOKE / CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS (See remarks page) Yes
Page 30 of 52 Main Shut-off Location: On the side exterior wall WATER SERVICE Copper/Galv.
Page 31 of 52 SERVICE ENTRY Underground Overhead Weather head/mast needs repair Condition: Sat.
Page 32 of 52 Electrical panel © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 33 of 52 ELECTRICAL FIXTURES A representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and exterior walls were tested and found to be: Satisfactory Marginal Poor Condition: Open grounds Reverse polarity GFCIs not operating Solid conductor aluminum branch wiring circuits* (See remarks page) Ungrounded 3-prong outlets Recommend electrician evaluate/repair* GENERAL COMMENTS Electrical outlet on the left side of the house (by ext
Page 34 of 52 COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM Central system Wall Unit Location: In the hallway Brand Name: Lennox Approximate age: 2005 Unknown Model #: CB30M-51-2P Electric Gas Water Other Energy Source: Leak Damage Insulation missing Satisfactory Refrigerant lines: To pump Floor drain Other Condensate Line/Drain: To exterior When Turned On By Thermostat: Fired Did not fire Exterior temperature Other System Not Operated Due To: Yes No Not tested P
Page 35 of 52 CHINESE DRYWALL THRESHOLD INSPECTION Sentinel Indicators of Drywall Associated Corrosion Symptoms of a house with Chinese drywall include a sulfur- like (rotten eggs) smell, discoloration and deterioration of plumbing fixtures, etc. Condition: Satisfactory Evidence of a sulfur-like smell and a discoloration and deterioration of copper plumbing lines, etc.
Page 36 of 52 SWIMMING POOL DESCRIPTION OF SWIMMING POOL Pool Type: Heater: Filters: Pumps: Valves: Electrical Components: Decking / Coping: Fencing: Self-latching locking device(s): Semi-permanent mesh safety barrier: Below Ground None Cartridge Filter Jet Pump Pentair Breaker at Equipment Concrete Screened enclosure Installed Installed Recommend installing Recommend installing one SWIMMING POOL OBSERVATIONS Swimming pool © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 37 of 52 Semi-permanent mesh safety barrier(s) are stored in garage © 2013 Florida Building Inspector
Page 38 of 52 RECOMMENDATIONS / OBSERVATIONS Recommend having pool interior walls cleaned LIMITATIONS OF SWIMMING POOL INSPECTION As prescribed in the pre-inspection contract, this is a visual inspection only. Inspection of pool components were limited by (but not restricted to) the following conditions: Components beneath the water level are not inspected. Chemical composition of the water is not inspected as part of the inspection. Underground piping or electrical components are not inspected.
Page 39 of 52 ITEMS NOT OPERATING None apparent MAJOR CONCERNS Item(s) that have failed or have potential of failing soon. HVAC system should be checked by a qualified company White-footed ants should be removed POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS None apparent DEFERRED COST ITEMS Items that have reached or are reaching their normal life expectancy or show indications that they may require repair or replacement anytime during the next five (5) years. A/C that is 7+ years.
Page 40 of 52 REMARKS SERVICE WALKS/DRIVEWAYS Spalling concrete cannot be patched with concrete because the new will not bond with the old. Water will freeze between the two layers, or the concrete will break up from movement or wear. Replacement of the damaged section is recommended. Walks or driveways that are close to the property should be properly pitched away to direct water away from the foundation. Asphalt driveways should be kept sealed and larger cracks filled so as to prevent damage from frost.
Page 41 of 52 REMARKS Valleys and Flashings that are covered with shingles and/or tar or any other material are considered not visible and are not part of the inspection. Tar and Gravel Roofs are a type of covering on a pitched roof requires ongoing annual maintenance. We recommend that a roofing contractor evaluate this type of roof. Infra-red photography is best used to determine areas of potential leaks. Flat roofs are very vulnerable to leaking.
Page 42 of 52 REMARKS CHIMNEYS Chimneys built of masonry will eventually need tuckpointing. A cracked chimney top that allows water and carbonic acid to get behind the surface brick/stone will accelerate the deterioration. Moisture will also deteriorate the clay flue liner. Periodic chimney cleaning will keep you apprised of the chimney’s condition. The flashing around the chimney may need resealing and should be inspected every year or two.
Page 43 of 52 REMARKS OVERHEAD DOOR OPENERS We recommend that a separate electrical outlet be provided. Openers that do not have a safety reverse are considered a safety hazard. Small children and pets are especially vulnerable. We recommend the operating switches be set high enough so children cannot reach them. If a electric sensor is present, it should be tested occasionally to ensure it is working. GARAGE SILL PLATES should be elevated or treated lumber should be used.
Page 44 of 52 KITCHEN REMARKS PLASTER ON WOOD LATH Plaster on wood lath is an old technique and is no longer in general use. Wood lath shrinks with time and the nails rust and loosen. As a result, the plaster may become fragile and caution is needed in working with this type of plastering system. Sagging ceilings are best repaired by laminating drywall over the existing plaster and screwing it to the ceiling joists.
Page 45 of 52 REMARKS STALL SHOWER The metal shower pan in a stall shower has a potential or probable life of 10-20 years depending on quality of the pan installed. Although a visible inspection is made to determine whether a shower pan is currently leaking, it cannot be stated with certainty that no defect is present or that one may not soon develop. Shower pan leaks often do not show except when the shower is in actual use. CERAMIC TILE Bathroom tile installed in a mortar bed is excellent.
Page 46 of 52 ROOMS REMARKS DOOR STOPS All swinging doors should be checked for door stops. Broken or missing door stops can result in door knobs breaking through drywall or plaster. CLOSET GUIDES Sliding closet doors should be checked to see that closet guides are in place. Missing or broken closet guides can cause scratches and damage to doors. COLD AIR RETURNS Bedrooms that do not have cold air returns in them should have a 3/4” gap under the doors to allow cold air to be drawn into the hall return.
Page 47 of 52 REMARKS WINDOW FRAMES AND SILLS Window frames and sills are often found to have surface deterioration due to condensation that has run off the window and damaged the varnish. Usually this can be repaired with a solvent style refinisher and fine steel wool. This is sometimes a sign of excess humidity in the house. See comments regarding caulking doors and windows.
Page 48 of 52 REMARKS WELLS Examination of wells is not included in this visual inspection. It is recommended that you have well water checked for purity by the local health authorities and, if possible, a check on the flow of the well in periods of drought. A well pit should have a locked cover on it to prevent anyone from falling into the pit. SEPTIC SYSTEMS The check of septic systems is not included in our visual inspection.
Page 49 of 52 REMARKS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING units have limited lives. Normal lives are: GAS-FIRED HOT AIR…………………..15-25 years OIL-FIRED HOT AIR…………………... 20-30 years CAST IRON BOILER…………………... 30-50 years (Hot water or steam) or more STEEL BOILER………………………… 30-40 years (Hot water or steam) or more COPPER BOILER………………………. 10-20 years (Hot water or steam) CIRCULATING PUMP (Hot water)……. 10-15 years AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR…8-12 years HEAT PUMP……………………………..
Page 50 of 52 REMARKS Every effort has been made to evaluate the size of the service. Three wires going into the home indicate 240 volts. The total amperage can be difficult to determine. We highly recommend that ground fault circuit interrupters (G.F.C.I.) be connected to all outlets around water. This device automatically shuts the circuit off when it senses a current leak to ground. This device can be purchased in most hardware stores. G.F.C.I.
Page 51 of 52 COSTS OF REMODELING OR REPAIR The prices quoted below include a range of prices based on a typical metropolitan area. Individual prices from contractors can vary substantially from these ranges. We advise that several bids be obtained on any work exceeding $500 dollars. DO NOT RELY ON THESE PRICES... GET FURTHER ESTIMATES.
Page 52 of 52 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS I. FOUNDATION & MASONRY: Basements, Exterior Walls: To prevent seepage and condensation problems. a. Check basement for dampness & leakage after wet weather. b. Check chimneys, deteriorated chimney caps, loose and missing mortar. c. Maintain grading sloped away from foundation walls. II. ROOFS & GUTTERS: To prevent roof leaks, condensation, seepage and decay problems. a. Check for damaged, loose or missing shingles, blisters. b.
