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Prepare Your Home For Inspection
By Larry Westfall, Fri Dec 9th
Get the most out of your inspection with some very basicpreparation Before the inspection Before visiting the site, check with yourlocal jurisdiction to determine: ·The site's zoning, setback,height, and building coverage requirements, ·Grandfathered usesand conditions, proffers, liens, and applicable fireregulations. ·If the site is in an seismic zone. ·If the site isin a hurricane or high tornado-risk region. ·If the site is in aflood plain or other flood-risk zone. ·If there is any record ofhazards in the soil or water on or near the site. Conducting the on-site inspection Once you are at the site,conduct a brief walk-through of the building and the site. Makenote the property's overall condition and appearance. If itappears to have been well maintained, it is far less likely tohave serious problems. Note the building's period and style andtry to determine when it was built.
Next, examine the quality of the building's construction anddesign and that of its neighborhood. There is no substitute forgood design and durable, sound construction. Finally, do anassessment of the building's functional layout. Does thebuilding "work" or will it have to be significantly altered tomake it usable and marketable? Look for signs of water damage and dampness. Water is usually abuilding's biggest enemy and a dry building will not haveproblems
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with wood decay, subterranean termites, or corroded andrusted equipment. The formal inspection After completing the initial walk-through,begin the formal inspection process: ·Inspect the site, buildingexterior, and building interior ·Record pertinent information asneeded. ·Inspect the structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVACsystems ·Record the size, capacity, and other relevantinformation about each system or component as needed. While most inspections consist of observing, measuring, andtesting building elements that are exposed to view, there areconditions that require the removal of some part of the buildingto observe, measure, or test otherwise concealed construction.Such intrusive inspections require some demolition and should beperformed only with the permission of the owner and byexperienced, qualified mechanics. Record general building dataand site layouts, elevations, and floor plans first. Thisinformation will form the basis for later rehabilitationdecisions. Then record the size, capacity, and condition/neededrepairs information for each building component. This willhighlight what needs to be repaired or replaced. The inspectionmay be completed in one visit or over several visits, dependingon the property's condition, the weather, problems of access,and the need for testing or expert help.
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