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S A M P L E R E P O R T O F C O M M O N I N S P E C T I O N F I N D I N G S

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some common findings are and how they are recorded.

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SAMPLE REPORT ITEMS INDEX:

COVER PAGE SAMPLE...............................................................

PROPERTY OVERVIEW SAMPLE................................................

ROOF SAMPLE............................................................................

PLUMBING SAMPLE...................................................................

WATER HEATER SAMPLE............................................................

ELECTRICAL SAMPLE.................................................................

CHIMNEY SAMPLE.....................................................................

DOORS SAMPLE.........................................................................

HVAC SAMPLE............................................................................

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C O V E R P A G E S A M P L E

Inspection ReportExclusive Property of

James Martin

Property Address:1234 New Home Lane

Reno NV 89506

Celtic Inspection Services Inc

Philip E Behan3495 Lakeside Drive, Ste 159

Reno, NV 89509

Sample Home

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P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W S A M P L E

Date: 4/30/2018 Time: 02:00 PM Report ID: Sample HomeProperty:1234 Honeydew CourtSparks NV 89521

Customer:Elizabeth Beck

Real Estate Professional:Carissa HammondReno/Tahoe Realty Group LLC

Additional pages may be attached to this report. Read them very carefully. This report may not be completewithout the attachments. If an item is present in the property but is not inspected, the "NI" column will bechecked and an explanation is necessary. Comments may be provided by the inspector whether or not an itemis deemed in need of repair.

Client Is Present:Yes

Clients Relation/Friend Present:Yes

Clients Representative/Real EstateAgent Present:Yes

Listing Agent or RepresentativePresent:Yes

Seller Present:No

Licensed Pest Inspection Companypresent:Yes

Licensed HVAC Contractor present:No

Style of Home:Single story house

Home Faces:East

Building Occupied:No

Utilities To Building; On/Off:All Utilities ON

Weather:Raining

Exterior Temperature:Below 55 Degrees

Internal House temperature:60 Degrees or above

Rain in the last 3 days:Yes

Ground/Soil surface condition:Dry

Crawlspace soil /dirt condition:Dry

Radon Test:No

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Beck

1234 Honeydew Court Page 4 of 27

Table of Contents

Cover Page....................................................... 1Agreement....................................................... 3Intro Page ........................................................ 4Table of Contents ............................................. 51 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS / Other ..................... 62 PLUMBING SYSTEMS ................................... 153 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS................................. 184 HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING................ 215 APPLIANCES ................................................ 25Invoice ........................................................... 27



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P R O P E R T Y O V E R V I E W S A M P L E C O N T I N .

1. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS / Other

All recommendations for repairs and evaluation of systems should be performed by licensed contractors.

Styles & MaterialsFOUNDATION and MIDSPAN SUPPORT:CONCRETE FOOTING/STEMWALL and CONTINUOUSRUNNER for MIDSPAN SUPPORT

VIEWED ROOFCOVERING FROM:WALKED ROOF

ROOF COVERING:COMPOSITION SHlNGLE&ROLLED ROOFING

SIDING STYLE and MATERIAL:VERTICAL COMPOSITE BOARD with WOOD BATTEN

DRIVEWAY/FLATWORK:CONCRETE

METHOD USED TOOBSERVE CRAWLSPACE:CRAWLED

CRAWLSPACE INSULATION R-VALUE andLOCATION:NONE

CRAWL VENTILATION:ADEQUATE

FLOOR STRUCTURE:PLYWOOD2 X 8 JOISTS4 X 8 GIRDERS4 X 4 POSTS4 X 6 POSTS

WALL STRUCTURE:2 X 4 WOOD STUDS

METHOD USED TOOBSERVE ATTIC:FROM INSIDE ATTICACCESS

ROOF STRUCTURE:PLYWOOD2 X 4 ENGINEERED WOOD TRUSS

ATTIC VENTILATION:ADEQUATE

ATTIC INSULATIONand R- VALUE:BATT FIBERGLASSR-19 OR BETTER

INTERIOR DOORS:HOLLOW CORERAISED PANEL WOOD

WINDOW TYPES:DUAL GLAZED VINYLDUAL GLAZED METAL

GARAGE DOOR TYPE:ONE AUTOMATIC

INTERNAL WALLMATERIAL:SHEETROCK

FLOOR COVERING(S):CARPETVINYLGROUTED TILELAMINATED FLOORING

APPURTENANCE:COVERED PORCHDECK

Items1.0 FOUNDATIONS

No deficiencies noted at time of inspection1.1 FLATWORK/PAVING

Not Functioning or in need of Repair



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(1) UNIT 230; Sections of roof shingle tabs are damaged or missing (southside and eastside of roof).Recommend a licensed roofing contractor evaluate and repair/replace as necessary. (see photos)

1.3 Item 1(Picture) 1.3 Item 2(Picture)


1.3 Item 5(Picture)

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Krone

230 & 231 Burns St Page 15 of 49

R O O F S A M P L E

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2. PLUMBING SYSTEMS


Styles & MaterialsWATER SOURCE:PUBLIC

PLUMBING DISTRIBUTION:PEX

PLUMBINGWASTE:MUNICIPAL SEWERABS

WATERHEATER ENERGY SOURCE andLOCATION:GASin GARAGE

WATERHEATERMANUFACTURER:BRADFORD-WHITE

CAPACITY:75 GALLON

WATER HEATER IS STRAPPED:YES

NUMBER OF UNITS:ONE

Items2.0 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM and FIXTURES

Not Functioning or in need of RepairShower body, goose neck or diverter valve controls leak during operation below master bathroom areainto crawlspace. Exact location of leak could not be determined. Condition above floor covering isunknown. Recommend a licensed plumber evaluate and repair/correct as necessary. (see sample photosand video)

2.0 Item 1(Picture)

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Martin

4289 Cutting Horse Circle Page 21 of 33

P L U M B I N G S A M P L E

2.0 Item 2(Picture)

2.0 Item 3(Video)

2.1 DRAINS, WASTES, VENTSNo deficiencies noted at time of inspection

2.2 WATER HEATER EQUIPMENTNot Functioning or in need of Repair

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Martin

4289 Cutting Horse Circle Page 22 of 33

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(1) UNIT 230; Water heater is leaking at cold supply inlet. Recommend a licensed plumber repair/correctas needed. (see photo)

2.2 Item 1(Picture)

(2) UNIT 231; Water heater in laundry room is missing support straps (earthquake straps). Recommendinstalling support straps using a qualified person. (see photo)

2.2 Item 2(Picture)

(3) UNIT 231; Recommend venting waterheater T&P valve line (test & pressure relief valve) in hall closetto exterior using a licensed plumber contractor. (see photo)

2.2 Item 3(Picture)



W A T E R H E A T E R S A M P L E

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(1) UNIT 230; Exposed wiring "non metallic sheeted cable" noted outside of wall cavity in garage.Recommend a licensed electrician evaluate and repair/correct as necessary. (see photos)


(2) UNIT 231; Exposed wire end noted at front of home. Recommend a licensed electrician evaluate andrepair/correct as necessary. (see photo)

3.3 Item 3(Picture)

(3) UNIT 231; Exposed wiring "non metallic sheeted cable" noted outside of wall cavity in bedroom(southwest side of structure). Recommend a licensed electrician evaluate and repair/correct as necessary.(see photo)

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E L E C T R I C A L S A M P L E

3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS


Styles & MaterialsELECTRICAL SERVICE CONDUCTORS:BELOW GROUND SERVICE

PANEL CAPACITY and LOCATION:UNKNOWN (size not noted on main breaker)

PANEL TYPE:CIRCUIT BREAKERS

ELEC. PANEL MANUFACTURER:GENERAL ELECTRIC

SUB PANEL LOCATION:on CRAWLSPACE WALL

SUB PANEL TYPE:CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Items3.0 SERVICE ENTRANCE and PANELS

No deficiencies noted at time of inspection3.1 SWITCHES and LIGHT FIXTURES; (Interior and Exterior)

Not Functioning or in need of RepairCeiling fan/light fixtures are missing at upstairs den/play room (exposed wiring). Recommend replacingusing a licensed electrician. (see photo)

3.1 Item 1(Picture)

3.2 OUTLETS; (Interior and Exterior)Not Functioning or in need of Repair

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Carono

1916 Glenbrook Road Page 17 of 28

(1) One exterior mounted GFCI outlet (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) and one regular outlet (eastside andwestside of structure) did not function when tested (has no electric power). Recommend a licensedelectrician evaluate and repair/correct as necessary. (see photos)

3.2 Item 1(Picture)

3.2 Item 2(Picture)



(1) One exterior mounted GFCI outlet (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) and one regular outlet (eastside and westside of structure) did not function when tested (have no electric power). Recommend a licesed electrician evalucate and repair/correct as necessary. (see photos)

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4. HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING


This structure's forced air furnace is run on oil. Recommend consulting with a licensed HVAC contractor andoil heating supply company regarding furnace condition, supply lines and holding tank.

Styles & Materials

HEAT TYPE andLOCATION:GAS WALL HEATER

NUMBER OF HEATING UNITS:ONE PER UNIT

HEAT SYSTEM BRAND:RHEEMWILLIAMS

ENERGY SOURCE:GAS&OIL

NUMBER OF HEAT SYSTEMS (excludingwood):ONE PER UNIT

DUCTWORK:INSULATED&NON-INSULATED

NUMBER OF A/CUNITS:NONE

GAS METER LOCATION:on (WESTSIDE OF STRUCTURE)

OIL TANK LOCATION:on (NORTHSIDE OFSTRUCTURE)

Items

4.0 HEATING EQUIPMENTNot Functioning or in need of Repair(1) UNIT 230; Oil fired furnace in garage did function at time of inspection (unit did fire).(2) UNIT 231; Gas wall heater between living room and bedroom did fire (unit did function) at time ofinspection.(3) UNIT 231; No heat source noted in bedroom (northwest side of structure). Recommend a licensedHVAC contractor evaluate and correct as necessary.

4.1 FIREPLACE/CHIMNEYNot Functioning or in need of RepairUNIT 231; Cracked/missing mortar noted on chimney cap and terracotta flue is deteriorated on roof.Recommend repair/correct as necessary using a licensed masonry contractor. (see photo)


4.2 DISTRIBUTION DUCTS and FLUES/VENTSNot Functioning or in need of Repair



C H I M N E Y / F I R E P L A C E S A M P L E

(see photos)

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1.7 Item 2(Picture)

1.8 DOORS (Interior and Exterior)Not Functioning or in need of Repair(1) Two-car garage door has some dented/cracked panels (door did function correctly at time ofinspection). Repair or replace as needed using a licensed garage door contractor. (see sample photos)

1.8 Item 1(Picture)

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Morrison

7467 Wheeldale Circle Page 11 of 27

D O O R S A M P L E

1.8 Item 2(Picture)(2) Garage man door (northside of structure) is delaminated/damaged. Recommend repair/replace asneeded using a qualified person. (see photo)

1.8 Item 3(Picture)

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Morrison

7467 Wheeldale Circle Page 12 of 27

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4. HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING


Recommend consulting with the licensed HVAC company regarding heating systems in both units forproper and safe function.

Styles & MaterialsHEAT TYPE and LOCATION:FORCED AIR (Furnaces)&GAS WALL UNITin LAUNDRY ROOMin KITCHEN&in UPSTAIRS HALL CLOSET

NUMBER OF HEATING UNITS:THREE

HEAT SYSTEMBRAND:CARRIERWILLIAMS

ENERGY SOURCE:GAS

NUMBER OF HEAT SYSTEMS (excludingwood):ONE

DUCTWORK:INSULATED&NON-INSULATED

NUMBER OF CENTRAL A/CUNITS:NONE

TYPES OF FIREPLACES and LOCATION:SOLID FUEL (wood burning)in LIVING ROOM

NUMBER OFFIREPLACES:ONE

CHIMNEY (venting):TERRACOTTA FLUE

GAS METER LOCATION:on (SOUTHSIDE OF STRUCTURE)&on (NORTHEAST SIDE OF STRUCTURE)

Items4.0 HEATING EQUIPMENT

Not Functioning or in need of Repair

Celtic Inspection Services Inc Housing Partners

308 3rd Street and 290 C Street Page 38 of 46

H V A C S A M P L E

(1) UNIT 290; Gas furnace in upstairs hall closet and gas wall heater in kitchen area did not function (didnot operate) at time of inspection. Recommend evaluation by a licensed HVAC contractor for proper andsafe function and repair/correct necessary. (see photos)

4.0 Item 1(Picture)

4.0 Item 2(Picture)



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H V A C S A M P L E C O N T I N .

(2) UNIT 290; Gas furnace in hall closet has supply flex hose inside furnace unit (not recommended).Recommend a licensed HVAC contractor evaluate condition and repair/correct as needed. (see photo)

4.0 Item 3(Picture)(3) UNIT 290; Furnace gas supply line is missing a drip leg (sediment trap) and vent pipe for gas furnaceand waterheater in garage is in close contact to sheetrock and is missing ceiling flange. Recommend alicensed plumber/HVAC contractor evaluate and repair/correct as needed. (see photos)

4.0 Item 4(Picture) 4.0 Item 5(Picture)(4) UNIT 308; Gas furnace in laundry room did fire (unit did function) at time of inspection.

4.1 COOLING EQUIPMENTNot Present

4.2 FIREPLACE/CHIMNEYNot Functioning or in need of Repair



4.0 Item 2(Picture)

4.1 FIREPLACE/CHIMNEYNo deficiencies noted at time of inspection

4.2 DISTRIBUTION DUCTS and FLUES/VENTSNot Functioning or in need of RepairMultiple sections of air supply ducting are damaged or resting on the dirt/ground in crawlspace.Recommend a licensed HVAC contractor evaluate condition and repair/replace as needed. (see samplephotos)

4.2 Item 1(Picture)



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