Home Inspection-Condo- DTLA

Observations:

• Exterior and Grounds Elements- Condominium and Cooperative unit inspections do not include
evaluation of exterior and/or common elements.

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

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
• Brass
Observations:

• All drains flowed properly at the time of inspection.
• 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.
All the fixtures drained properly at the time(FYI).

2. Water Main Line

Type & Location:
• Water Main is not part of this inspection.
Water Pressure (PSI):
• Unable to check the regulated pressure, no regulated hose bib found
Observations:
• Water Main is not part of this inspection. Check the records for any known defects, repairs.

• Copper
Observations:

3. Interior Water Supply and Distribution

Supply Line Type(s):
• Not Fully Visible

• 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:
• Building Supplied Hot Water System Type
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).

5. Fuel System

• 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.

5. Fuel System
Observations:
• This is a limited visual inspection of the gas system. We have partial access to burn
chambers and other interior appliance parts only, and no way to inspect

underground/interior wall pipes. The Gas Company has it’s own testing methods, which are more intensive, and updated periodically. Recommend contacting the Gas Company for a complete inspection of the gas system and associated appliances before close of escrow.

6. Other
Observations:
• The majority of the water supply pipes, waste lines and gas lines are underground, in

walls or installed in concealed parts of the structure and thus are not visible. Their condition
cannot be determined and no representation is made as to their status.

1. Service Entrance Conductors
Service Type:
• Below Ground Service
Panal Capacity:
• 100 Amp Main Service
Observations:
• Underground service was noted. In order to inspect the condition of the wires it requires removal of panel covers. Panel covers at pull box are not removed for safety reasons and are not part of this inspection (its beyond the scope of this inspection). Recommend to check the records for any known defects/repairs. Further evaluation by a qualified Electrical Contractor and or the local Utility Co. is recommended.

2. Main Panel
Main Panel Type:
• Main Panel was not accessible at the time – not Inspected. Check the building records for any
known defects/ repairs.
• Main Panel is not part of this inspection – not Inspected. Check the building records for any known
defects/ repairs.
3. Sub Panels
Observations:
• Sub panel. No major defects found at the time. (FYI)

4. Branch Circuit Conductors
Materials:
• Copper
• Romex
• Conduit
• Not Fully Visible
Observations:
• Most of the electric wiring is enclosed within the walls and ceilings and other parts of the structure. It is not visible and its condition cannot be fully determined. No representation is made as to its status.
5. Operation of GFCI Outlets
Observations:
• GFCI type outlets at kitchen, bathrooms noted at the time. Recommend to test them periodically.Missing GFCI outlet at deck are Recommend to install.

6. Interior Fixtures, Outlets
Observations:
• Electrical covers (switch, outlets, junction boxes, etc)
not removed as part of this
inspection – Inspection of the wiring is limited to Main panel.
For a more in depth inspection
recommend to hire a qualified electrician.
• House was was furnished but vacant at the time –
Some of the outlets were not
visible/accessible at the time to test.
Check the records for any known defects, repairs.
• Lights not working at 1/2 bath and master bath. Have checked, fixed by qualified specialist.

7. Smoke and Carbon Detectors
Observations:
• Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors, fire alarms/systems not inspected. Beyond the scope of this inspection. Recommend to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors per City/Manufacturers requirements and test them periodically. Recommend further evaluation by a qualified Retrofitter. THIS IS A HEALTH, SAFETY CONCERN.
• Recommend to install carbon monoxide detectors per City/Manufacturers requirements and test them periodically.
• Old smoke detectors found. Recommend to replace/upgrade and test them periodically.
8. Door Bell
Observations:
• Door Bell missing. Recommend to install

9. Low Voltage Systems
Observations:
• Low Voltage systems (phone, cable, security, intercom, sound…)
not part of this inspection.
Check with the seller/builder/HOA.
• Touch panel noted for interior speakers, touch panel was not working at time of inspection.
Not tested or part of this inspection or report.
Check with seller for operation and/or have
checked by a qualified specialist.
• Loose cover at low voltage panel at laundry area.
Have checked, fixed/closed.

10. Fire Sprinklers
Observations:
• Building with Fire sprinkler system type – Not part of this inspection. Check the records for any known defects, repairs.
• Fire extinguishers and/or hoses noted – Check the service records, contracts.