Thousand Oaks Inspection CA

1. Garage Type

Materials:
• Garage Elements – Condominium and Cooperative unit inspections do not include evaluation of
exterior and/or common elements.

• Under the Building Type

The appropriate Management personnel should be consulted
regarding common element maintenance responsibilities, master deeds, or other pertinent pre -purchase information.

1. Interior Drain, Waste, and Vent Systems

Drain Line Type(s):
• Not Fully Visible
• ABS
Observations

Most of the sewer and vent pipes are installed in the walls and not readily visible at this
type inspection. Check the records for any known defects/repairs.
• Slow draining sink at master- have checked, any necessary corrections made by qualified
plumber.

2. Water Main Line

Type & Location:
• Water Main pipes, valve(s) not part of this inspection. Check the building (HOA) records for any
known defects, repairs or known issues regarding the plumbing systems of the building.

Water Pressure (PSI):
• Unable to check the regulated pressure, no regulated hose bib found
Observations:
• Water Main pipes, valve(s) not part of this inspection. Check the building (HOA) records
for any known defects, repairs and responsibilities.

3. Interior Water Supply and Distribution

Supply Line Type(s):
• Not Fully Visible
• Copper
Observations:
• All/most of the plumbing pipes not visible at this inspection, no leaks at visual part of the
structure found at the time. Recommend to check the records for any known defects,
repairs.

• As of January 1, 2017, The building standards, state law require that flow rates for fixtures
in the home not exceed 1.6 gpf for toilets, 2.2 gpm for faucets and 2.5 gpm for shower
heads. It is beyond the scope of this inspection to determine the flow rates of the plumbing
fixtures in the home. Refer to seller and/or have it checked by a qualified
retrofitter/specialist.

4. Water Heater(s)

Materials:
• Gas
• 50 GAL
Materials:
• 1 Year Old
Observations:
• The adequacy or efficiency of the hot water heater cannot be determined in a limited time
visual inspection. It is not known how hot the water will get or how long it will last (this is
many times a matter of personal preference).
Gas line at water heater without drip leg/sediment trap (this type installation is common
for the area/age).

• Sediment traps serve as a collection area for sediment to reduce the
chance of clogging gas valves and burners: dirt and scale can enter the gas valve and
possible cause malfunctions and Lack of drip leg may void warranties. Have checked for
necessary corrections/installation by qualified specialist – Check with your Home Warranty
provider.
• Water heater is a newer installation – recommended to check the records,
permits/warranties.
• Recommend water heater installation meet all current safety standards.
• Water heater lacks a catch pan with exterior routed line. Recommend to install.