Home Inspection Ash St. Unit 307 Denver CO

No ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection was provided for kitchen electrical outlets. Although GFCI protection of kitchen circuits may not have been required at the time in which this property was built, as general knowledge of safe building practices has improved with the passage of time building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing kitchen electrical circuits to provide GFCI protection. This can be achieved by:

1. Replacing the current standard outlets with GFCI outlets.

2.  Replacing the first circuit outlet located closest to the main electrical service panel with the GFCI outlet

3.  Replacing the breaker currently protecting the electrical circuit that contains these outlets with the GFCI breaker.

A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

An electrical outlet was wired incorrectly with an open neutral. This could create an electrical shock hazard. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The bathroom exhaust fan was very dirty and possibly clogged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The toilet was loose at the floor. This condition typically is caused by loose bolts or nuts and/or missing floor seals. Loose toilet can result in leaks, water damage, and mold, as well as damage to the toilet, water supply lines, bolts, and drainage pipes. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

The bathtub finish was chipped or damaged.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

Caulking in the shower/tub area was repaired using caulk at the time of inspection. This may not be a long term solution. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.