The furnace vent pipe touches wood  A furnace vent pipe of this type gets very hot, and it requires a one-inch clearance to combustibles around all edges (manufacturer's requirement).

Ribbed soft material for a laundry vent pipe is sometimes used beyond its intended use. Here it is used in the wall and attic (this type of material can tear and clog).

A crimped furnace duct. This causes reduced air flow to the rooms it serves.

Sewer gasses are mixing with the air conditioner condensate line. This white pipe (a condensate line from the AC system) is directly connected to the black pipe (waste plumbing), which can allow sewer gasses to mix with breathing air in the home (health concern).  This is not allowed and requires correction

Damaged balance system for this window causes it to not open properly - sometimes seen at new installations

The roof gutter downspouts drain rainwater into the front planters. Rainwater should not pond near the home's foundation or exterior siding

Rainwater from the roof rain gutter will discharge onto the air conditioner coolant line – correction is needed

A bathroom vent is blocked with insulation

A flood-control pipe in the soil that has been disconnected/cut at this swimming pool

Uneven steps in a staircase

Water and gas lines are touching the metal housing of the water heater cabinet

The electric ground clamp has been tightened too tight and has bent the main water line, restricting water flow to the home

There are loose pipes in the wall. There is a pipe noise when this faucet is shut off, because the pipes move in the wall. This can sometimes be corrected with a "shock arrester", or sometimes requires better securing of pipes in the wall

This is an older water main/meter with newer construction. The water meter will likely need to be upgraded to handle higher plumbing volume, and is likely undersized

This bathroom shower pan does not slope properly to the drain

The tile does not slope toward the drain

This is a hole drilled in a window sill for alarm sensors – this is a potential leak point, and present quite often in some newer construction. This type of installation is improper and will typically void the manufacturer's warranty

The skylight is an improper installation. The flashing can allow moisture intrusion into the home

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY - The furnace gas line is flexible through the body of the furnace. Flexible is proper, but not through the furnace body - it can get damaged in an earthquake

LEAK CONCERN: Slipped/loose roof tiles. Even on new installations, this is sometimes found

MIS-WIRING: An electric sub panel has a neutral bus bar that has been “bonded” to the panel

The home's exterior balcony has a 5 inch gap on the sides and a large gap at the bottom as well. This is wider than acceptable.

The stair handrail (outside) is not "grippable"

The kitchen oven is loose and not secured in its cabinet – it can fall (this is a perfect example of the type of overlooked items we find in newer construction)

The bathroom light switch is reachable from the tub. The ability to touch electrical appliances while in a tub or shower is dangerous and should be prevented

There was a plumbing leak inside a wall was discovered early due to moisture stains at the base of the stucco. When the plumber opened this wall, per the inspector's recommendation, he found a disconnected drain line

Thank you, and as always, protect your investment and ensure the safety of your family.

Chris Lowe
Master CREIA Inspector
ASHI Certified Inspector