| Structural Systems |
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- Improperly installed roof flashings
- Tree limbs less than 3 feet from roof
- Shingle damage
- Exterior siding and or trim is weather and water damaged
- Shower tile is cracked or has cracked grout
- Fogged windows
- Soil too high relative to foundation
- Plants growing too close to brick or siding
- Stair rails are too far apart (4" is current standard)
- Minor cracks in brick or stone mortar
- Doors or windows need minor adjustment
- Some repairs needed to mortar on top of chimneys
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| Electrical Systems |
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- Breakers not labeled
- Lack of covers on all light bulbs
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, GFCI, not installed in all appropriate locations
- Smoke alarms not installed in all suitable locations
- Light bulbs not installed in fixtures or burned out
- Breakers double loaded
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| HVAC Systems |
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- Flexible gas line connectors installed through the furnace housing
- Air conditioning units not cooling properly
- Missing or worn out insulation on condensation pipes inside of the house
- Refrigerant lines, electrical cables and junction boxes inside the return air plenums
- Holes or loose tape on attic air ducts
- Secondary drain lines not installed
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| Plumbing Systems |
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- Backflow preventers not present on all exterior faucets
- Shower diverters do not operate properly
- Drain stops do not function
- Water heaters lack a safety pan and drain
- Faucets leak at the base
- Toilets rock slightly
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| Appliances |
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- Dishwasher lacks a backflow loop in the discharge hose
- Anti tip device not installed on the range / oven
- Oven temperature more than 25 F out of range when tested at a 350 F
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| Other systems |
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- Garage doors, equipped with door openers, which do not have the mechanical lock disabled
- Garage door openers need adjustment of reverse mechanism
- Sprinkler systems need minor repairs
- Pools with equipment not grounded or leaking pump
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