What is Inspected
Roof
- the roof-covering materials; 
- the gutters; 
- the vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations; and 
- the general structure of the roof from the readily accessible panels, doors or stairs. 
Plumbing
- the main water supply shut-off valve;the main fuel supply shut-off valve; 
- the water heating equipment, including the energy source, venting connections, temperature/pressure-relief (TPR) valves, Watts 210 valves, and seismic bracing; 
- interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets, by running the water;all toilets for proper operation by flushing;all sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage;the drain, waste and vent system; 
- and drainage sump pumps with accessible floats. 
Insulation & Ventilation
- insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas;ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas; 
- and mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area. 
Exterior
- the exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim; 
- all exterior doors;adjacent walkways and driveways; 
- stairs, steps, stoops, stairways and ramps;porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports;railings, guards and handrails; - the eaves, soffits and fascia;a representative number of windows; 
- and vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property, where they may adversely affect the structure due to moisture intrusion. 
Electrical
- the service drop; 
- the overhead service conductors and attachment point; 
- the service head, gooseneck and drip loops; 
- the service mast, service conduit and raceway; 
- the electric meter and base; 
- service-entrance conductors; 
- the main service disconnect; 
- panelboards and over-current protection devices (circuit breakers and fuses); 
- service grounding and bonding; 
- a representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including receptacles observed and deemed to be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI)-protected using the AFCI test button, where possible; 
- all ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs using a GFCI tester, where possible; and 
- smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. 
Heating & Cooling
- the heating system, using normal operating controls. 
- the cooling system using normal operating controls. 
Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
- the foundation; 
- the basement;the crawlspace; and structural components. 
Fireplace
- readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys; 
- lintels above the fireplace openings; 
- damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable; 
- and cleanout doors and frames. 
 
	
    
  
  
  
   
           
        
      
     
             
             
             
             
             
             
            