Foundations - Basements - Under-Floor Areas

• Foundation and other support components
• Under-floor ventilation
• Location of under-floor access opening(s)
• Wood separation from soil
• Presence of drainage systems or sump pumps within foundation footprint
• Presence or absence of seismic anchoring and bracing components
  

Exteriors

• Surface grade, hardscaping and drainage within six feet of the inspected building or associated primary parking structure
• Wall cladding, veneers, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits and fascias
• Exterior portions of a representative sampling of doors and windows
• Attached decks, porches, balconies, stairs, columns, walkways, guard-rails and handrails
  

Roof Coverings

• Roof coverings
• Flashing, vents, skylights and other penetrations
• Roof drainage systems
  

Attic Areas and Roof Framing

• Framing and sheathing
• Access opening(s) and accessibility
• Insulation material(s)
• Ventilation
  

Plumbing

• Supply, waste, and vent piping
• Fixtures, faucets and drains
• Water heating equipment, including combustion air, venting, connections, energy sources, seismic bracing, and temperature-pressure relief valves
• Functional flow of water supply and functional drainage at fixtures
• Gas piping and connectors
• Cross-connections
  

Electrical Systems

• Service conductors, equipment, and capacity
• Panels and over current protection devices
• Service and equipment grounding
• Wiring types and methods
• A representative sampling of switches, receptacles, and light fixtures
• Ground-fault circuit-interrupters
  

Heating Systems

• Heating equipment and operation using normal user controls
• Venting systems
• Combustion and ventilating air
• Energy source and connections
• Heating distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting, duct insulation, outlets, radiators, piping systems and valves
  

Central Cooling Systems

• Cooling equipment and operation using normal user controls
• Cooling distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting, duct insulation, outlets, piping systems and valves
• Energy source and connections
• Condensate drains
  

Fireplaces and Chimneys

• Chimneys, flues, dampers and associated components
• Fireboxes, hearth extensions and permanently installed accessory components
• Manufactured solid-fuel or gas-burning appliances
  

Building Interior

• Walls, ceilings and floors
• Security bars, ventilation components, and a representative sampling of doors and windows
• Stairs, handrails, and guardrails
• Permanently installed cabinet and countertop surfaces
• Safety glazing in locations subject to human impact
  

Pools and Spas

• Location and type of pool or spa examined
• Conditions limiting or otherwise inhibiting inspection
• Enclosure and related gates
• Hardscaping and drainage related to the inspected pool or spa
• Condition of visible portions of systems, structures, or components
• Normally necessary and present equipment such as: lights, pumps, heaters, filters, and related mechanical and electrical connections