The structural components including foundation and framing are inspected. The floor, wall, and ceiling structure, the under-floor crawl space, the roof structure and the attic.
Exterior:
* The exterior wall covering
* Flashing and trim
* Exterior doors
* Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings.
* The eaves, soffits, and fascias where accessible
* Grading, surface drainage, and retaining walls on the property that are likely to adversely affect the building.
* Walkways, patios, and driveways
Roof System:
* Roof covering
* Roof drainage
* Flashing
* Skylights
* Chimneys
* Roof penetrations
Plumbing System:
* Interior water supply and distribution
* Fixtures and faucets
* Drainage, waste and vent systems
* Water heating equipment
* Vent systems, flues, and chimneys
* Drainage sumps, sump pumps, and related items
Electrical System:
* Service drop
* Service entrance conductors, cables, and raceways
* Service equipment, main disconnects, and service grounding
* Interior components of service panels and sub panels
* Over-current protection devices (breakers/fuses)
* Representative number of installed lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles
* Ground fault circuit interrupters
Heating System:
* Installed heating equipment
* Vent systems, flues, and chimneys
Air Conditioning Systems:
* The installed central and through-wall cooling equipment
Interior:
* Walls, ceilings, and floors
* Steps, stairways, and railings
* Countertops and a representative number of installed cabinets
* Representative number of doors and windows
* Garage doors and garage door operators
Insulation and ventilation:
* Insulation and vapor barriers in unfinished spaces
* Ventilation of attics and foundation areas
* Mechanical ventilation systems
* Describe the insulation and vapor barriers in unfinished spaces, the absence of insulation in unfinished spaces at conditioned surfaces
Fireplaces and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances:
* The system components, the vent systems, flues, and chimneys:
