2 – Exterior – Condo/Townhome
2.1.1 – Exterior Doors
Exterior Doors 1
NOT LOCKING

The locking hardware is damaged or not installed properly and the door isn’t able to be locked. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

2.2.1 – Exterior Faucets (Hose Bibs)
SIGNIFICANT LEAK – KNOB

The outside water faucet had a significant leak from the knob/handle when the water pressure gauge was attached. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary and according to current standards.

 4 – Attic, Insulation and Ventilation
4.3.1 – Attic Moisture Intrusion
Attic Moisture Intrusion 1
WATER INTRUSION

Signs of previous water penetration or intrusion into the attic. Water marks or stains were observed. Recommend asking seller if there’s any recent incidents that have been documented or mitigated.

Further evaluation is recommended.

4.7.1 – Exhaust System Vents
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BATHROOM FAN EXHAUSTS INTO ATTIC

Bathroom vent duct terminated in the attic and did not vent to the exterior of property.

 5 – Attached Garage
5.2.1 – Occupant Door
Occupant Door 1
NOT SELF CLOSING

The door between the garage and the living space failed to close by itself. Modern safety requirements require that the door between the home interior and the garage be self-closing for safety reasons related to fire hazard and toxic fumes. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 6 – Interior, Doors, Windows
6.4.1 – Doors
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MISSING – FLOOR GUIDES

The door had missing or damaged floor guides.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.7.1 – Electrical Fixtures & Switches
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Electrical Fixtures & Switches 2
NOT WORKING – BULB(S)

One or more light bulbs were not working at the time of inspection. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

6.8.1 – Stairways & Railings
LOOSE – HANDRAIL

At the interior stairs, the handrail was loose.  A fall or injury could occur if not corrected. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

6.9.1 – Smoke & CO Detectors
CO DETECTOR MISSING
2ND FLOOR

Carbon monoxide detectors were not installed within a specified distance of each room lawfully used for sleeping purposes. The inspector recommends installation of carbon monoxide detectors in appropriate locations. Colorado House bill 1091 became effective on July 1, 2009 that requires Carbon Monoxide detectors to be installed in most properties that has a fuel-burning heater or appliance, a fireplace, or an attached garage.

There are no carbon monoxide detectors on the lower or upper level.

6.11.1 – Fireplaces Gas/LP
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NO ACCESSIBLE SHUT OFF VALVE

The fireplace did not have an accessible shut off valve above the floor. A qualified contractor should evaluate and install as necessary.

 8 – Laundry
8.9.1 – Electrical Outlets
Electrical Outlets 1
GFCI PROTECTION NOT PRESENT

An outlet did not provide Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. Although GFCI protection of circuits may not have been required at the time in which this home was built, safe building practices have improved with the passage of time and building standards have changed to reflect current understanding. The inspector recommends updating the existing electrical circuits to include GFCI protection. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 9 – Bathroom
9.2.1 – Doors
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MISSING – DOORSTOP
PRIMARY BATHROOM

The door had a damaged or missing doorstop.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

9.10.1 – Drain Waste and Vent System
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CLOGGED/SLOW – SINK DRAIN
PRIMARY BATHROOM RIGHT

The sink drain line was clogged or drains slowly. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

9.12.1 – Plumbing Fixtures
WATER NOT DIVERTED
PRIMARY BATHROOM

The shower diverter did not divert all of the water to the shower and a stream of water passed though bathtub spout when the shower was on.  A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 13 – Plumbing
13.4.1 – Water Pressure
Water Pressure 1
HIGH WATER PRESSURE

The property water supply pressure  measured at the exterior faucet or laundry appliance hose bib. Property water supply pressure exceeded the 80 pounds per square inch (PSI) limit considered the maximum allowable by generally accepted current standards. Excessively high water pressure can stress connections in the plumbing system and appliances is likely to cause leaks.

A qualified contractor should install a pressure regulator or evaluate and repair or replace one as necessary.

 15 – Water Heating Equipment
15.7.1 – Gas Supply Shut-Off Valve
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NO DRIP LEG

The gas supply line lacked a sediment or drip leg. This condition could allow small particles in the gas supply to enter the mechanical. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.

15.9.1 – Exterior Condition/Leakage
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RUSTED

The water heating equipment was rusted/corroded showing signs of previously leaking. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.

 16 – Heating
16.1.1 – Heating System Information
SERVICING RECOMMENDED

Based on the age of the heating system it is recommended that it be cleaned and serviced and certified (if possible) by an HVAC professional.

16.1.2 – Heating System Information
BEYOND TYPICAL LIFE EXPECTANCY

Due to the year of manufacture, the heating system is assumed to be near the end of its expected service life. Regular maintenance and monitoring of its condition is recommended. Budgeting for repairs and future replacement is recommended. A qualified contractor should evaluate to clean, service/repair/replace as necessary, and certify the unit if possible.  InterNACHI’s Standard Estimate Life Expectancy Chart for Homes

16.5.1 – Gas Supply Shut-Off Valve
Gas Supply Shut-Off Valve 1
NO DRIP LEG

The gas supply line lacked a sediment or drip leg. This condition could allow small particles in the gas supply to enter the mechanical. A qualified contractor should evaluate then repair or replace as advised.

 17 – Cooling
17.1.1 – Cooling System Information
BEYOND TYPICAL LIFE EXPECTANCY

Due to the year of manufacture, the cooling system is assumed to be near the end of its expected service life. Regular maintenance and monitoring of its condition is recommended. Budgeting for repairs and future replacement is recommended. A qualified contractor should evaluate to clean, service/repair/replace as necessary, and certify the unit if possible.  InterNACHI’s Standard Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes

17.1.2 – Cooling System Information
SERVICING RECOMMENDED

Based on the age of the cooling system it is recommended that it be cleaned and serviced and certified (if possible) by an HVAC professional.

17.2.1 – AC Refrigerant Lines
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DAMAGED INSULATION

The air-conditioner refrigerant suction line (large, insulated) has damaged or missing insulation in areas. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair/replace as necessary.

17.6.1 – Cooling System Operation
Cooling System Operation 1
Cooling System Operation 2
DID NOT PRODUCE COOLED AIR

The cooling system turned on but did not operate as expected by producing adequate conditioned cooled air. An ambient air test was performed to determine if the difference in temperatures of the supply and return air was between 14 degrees and 22 degrees. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair/replace as necessary.

 
Cooling System Operation 3
SIGNS OF LEAKING, CORROSION

Signs of leaking, corrosion, or rusting were present at the visible refrigerant lines connected to the evaporative coil. Leaking from this location may possibly have a compounded effect on the components beneath it which typically includes the furnace heat exchanger. Delays or failure to correct this issue may cause extended damage. Recommend a qualified contractor evaluate and repair or replace as needed.

 18 – Structural Basement
18.7.1 – Insulation
Insulation 1
INSULATION DAMAGED

The basement insulation was damaged. A qualified contractor should evaluate and repair or replace as necessary.