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608 State St. South Kirkland, WA 98033

www.faira.com

[email protected] +1.800.571.FAIR

FAIRA TRANSPARENCY REPORTS

8391 Glendale Dr, Blaine, WA 98230

February 27, 2018 Thank you for your interest in this Faira Certified home. We have coordinated the efforts of certified and licensed inspection and title professionals to create the Faira Transparency Reports for this home. The Faira Transparency Reports are a detailed portfolio of information that is prepared on behalf of buyers in preparation for making an informed offer on the property.

You may view more detailed information for this home and can make an offer at

http://www.faira.com/listings/11720 All of the information in the Faira Transparency Reports was gathered and compiled without any bias or influence from the seller(s). In fact, these reports are materially identical had you as the buyer(s) ordered the same professionals to perform the evaluations on the same date. Nevertheless, Faira takes no obligation of the reports being complete or accurate. The buyers are recommended to conduct their own due-diligence to their satisfaction. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like more information. We’re happy you’ve chosen a Faira Certified home and look forward to the opportunity of working with you! The Faira Team

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Ground Up Inspection Service L.L.CWebsite: http://www.WAinspection.com

Email: [email protected] Phone: (360) 927-1723 Inspector: Adam Morvee

Home Inspection ReportClient(s): Rob Greenlund

Property address: 8391 Glendale Dr Blaine WA 98230

Inspection date: Monday, February 26, 2018This report published on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 12:01:11 AM PST

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General Information

Grounds

This report is the exclusive property of Ground Up Inspection Service L.L.C and the client(s)listed in the report title. Use of this report by any unauthorized persons is prohibited.

How to Read this ReportThis report is organized by the property's functional areas. Within each functional area, descriptiveinformation is listed first and is shown in bold type. Items of concern follow descriptive information.Concerns are shown and sorted according to these types:

Safety Poses a safety hazardRepair/Replace Recommend repairing or replacingRepair/Maintain Recommend repair and/or maintenanceMinor Defect Correction likely involves only a minor expenseMaintain Recommend ongoing maintenanceEvaluate Recommend evaluation by a specialistMonitor Recommend monitoring in the futureComment For your information

Contact your inspector If there are terms that you do not understand, or visit the glossary of constructionterms at https://www.reporthost.com/glossary.asp

Time started: 3:00pmPresent during inspection: OwnerClient present for discussion at end of inspection: YesWeather conditions during inspection: Dry (no rain)Temperature during inspection: CoolOvernight temperature: ColdType of building: Single familyBuildings inspected: One houseNumber of residential units inspected: 1Age of main building: 2004Source for main building age: Municipal records or property listingFront of building faces: EastMain entrance faces: EastOccupied: Yes, Furniture or stored items were present

1) Comment - Some areas and items at this property were obscured by furniture and/or stored items.This often includes but is not limited to walls, floors, windows, inside and under cabinets, under sinks, oncounter tops, in closets, behind window coverings, under rugs or carpets, and under or behind furniture.Areas around the exterior, under the structure, in the garage and in the attic may also be obscured bystored items. The inspector in general does not move personal belongings, furnishings, carpets orappliances. When furnishings, stored items or debris are present, all areas or items that are obscured,concealed or not readily accessible are excluded from the inspection. Be aware that when furnishings,stored items or debris are eventually moved, damage or problems that were not noted during theinspection may be found.

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Exterior and Foundation

Limitations: Unless specifically included in the inspection, the following items and any related equipment,controls, electric systems and/or plumbing systems are excluded from this inspection: detached buildingsor structures; fences and gates; retaining walls; underground drainage systems, catch basins or concealedsump pumps; swimming pools and related safety equipment, spas, hot tubs or saunas; whether deck,balcony and/or stair membranes are watertight; trees, landscaping, properties of soil, soil stability, erosionand erosion control; ponds, water features, irrigation or yard sprinkler systems; sport courts, playground,recreation or leisure equipment; areas below the exterior structures with less than 3 feet of verticalclearance; invisible fencing; sea walls, docks and boathouses; retractable awnings. Any comments maderegarding these items are as a courtesy only.Site profile: LevelCondition of driveway: No defects noted at time of inspectionDriveway material: Poured in place concreteCondition of sidewalks and/or patios: No defects noted at time of inspectionSidewalk material: Poured in place concreteCondition of deck, patio and/or porch covers: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of decks, porches and/or balconies: Required repairs, replacement and/or evaluation (seecomments below)Deck, porch and/or balcony material: WoodCondition of stairs, handrails and guardrails: No defects noted at time of inspectionExterior stair material: Wood

2) Repair/Maintain, Monitor - Rot was found in decking boards at the rear deck and front porch. Theboards were generally in serviceable condition during the inspection, but it's likely that the fungal rot willspread and require all boards to be replaced. Boards with significant rot should be replaced now and in thefuture until the deck or porch is rebuilt. Recommend budgeting for replacement decking in the near future.Note that when decking boards are replaced, other structural repairs may be needed.

Once repairs have been made the porch and deck should be treated/preserved as necessary.

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Limitations: The inspector performs a visual inspection of accessible components or systems at theexterior. Items excluded from this inspection include below-grade foundation walls and footings;foundations, exterior surfaces or components obscured by vegetation, stored items or debris; wallstructures obscured by coverings such as siding or trim. Some items such as siding, trim, soffits, ventsand windows are often high off the ground, and may be viewed using binoculars from the ground or from aladder. This may limit a full evaluation. Regarding foundations, some amount of cracking is normal inconcrete slabs and foundation walls due to shrinkage and drying. Note that the inspector does notdetermine the adequacy of seismic reinforcement.Condition of wall exterior covering: Required repairs, replacement and/or evaluation (see commentsbelow)Apparent wall structure: Wood frameWall covering: Wood, Cement fiber, Stone or faux stone veneerCondition of foundation and footings: No defects noted at time of inspectionApparent foundation type: Crawl spaceFoundation/stem wall material: Poured in place concreteFooting material (under foundation stem wall): Poured in place concreteAnchor bolts or hold downs for seismic reinforcement: Installed

3) Repair/Replace - The exterior paint over some of the trim was worn/deteriorated. Exposed woodsurfaces are subject to moisture and may rot. Recommend that a qualified contractor prep (e.g. clean,sand ,scrape ,prime) and paint the building exterior where necessary.

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4) Maintain - Vegetation was in contact with or close to the building exterior. Vegetation can serve as apathway for wood-destroying insects and can retain moisture against the exterior after it rains.Recommend pruning, moving or removing vegetation as necessary to maintain at least 6 inches of spacebetween it and the building exterior. A 1-foot clearance is better.

5) Maintain - Caulk was deteriorated in some areas. For example, around windows and at siding buttjoints. Recommend that a qualified person renew or install caulk as necessary.

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RoofLimitations: The following items or areas are not included in this inspection: areas that could not betraversed or viewed clearly due to lack of access; solar roofing components. Any comments maderegarding these items are made as a courtesy only. Note that the inspector does not provide an estimateof remaining life on the roof surface material, nor guarantee that leaks have not occurred in the roofsurface, skylights or roof penetrations in the past. Regarding roof leaks, only active leaks, visible evidenceof possible sources of leaks, and evidence of past leaks observed during the inspection are reported on aspart of this inspection. The inspector does not guarantee or warrant that leaks will not occur in the future.Complete access to all roof and attic spaces during all seasons and during prolonged periods of all types ofweather conditions (e.g. high wind and rain, melting snow) would be needed to do so. Regarding the roofdrainage system, unless the inspection was conducted during and after prolonged periods of heavy rain,the inspector was unable to determine if gutters, downspouts and extensions performed adequately orwere leak-free.Roof inspection method: TraversedCondition of roof surface material: Appeared serviceableRoof surface material: Asphalt or fiberglass composition shinglesRoof type: HippedApparent number of layers of roof surface material: OneCondition of exposed flashings: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (see comments below)Condition of gutters, downspouts and extensions: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation(see comments below)Gutter and downspout installation: Full

6) Repair/Replace - One downspout termination at the SE corner was substandard. The down spout wasimproperly configured so that water water terminated near the foundation rather than the designateddrain pipe. The drain pipe was also damaged. Water may accumulate around the foundation and/or insidethe crawl space as a result. Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.

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7) Repair/Maintain - One rubber or neoprene pipe flashing was split. Leaks can occur as a result.Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace the flashings as necessary.

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Kitchen

8) Maintain - Significant amounts of debris have accumulated in the gutters. Gutters can overflow andcause water to come in contact with the building exterior, or water can accumulate around the foundation.Recommend cleaning gutters and downspouts now and as necessary in the future.

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9) Maintain - Moss was growing on the roof. As a result, shingles can lift or be damaged. Leaks can resultand/or the roof surface can fail prematurely. Efforts should be made to kill the moss during its growingseason (wet months). Typically, zinc or phosphate-based chemicals are used for this and must be appliedperiodically.

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Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: household appliances such as stoves,ovens, cook tops, ranges, warming ovens, griddles, broilers, dishwashers, trash compactors, refrigerators,freezers, ice makers, hot water dispensers and water filters; appliance timers, clocks, cook functions, selfand/or continuous cleaning operations, thermostat or temperature control accuracy, and lights. Anycomments made regarding these items are as a courtesy only. Note that the inspector does not provide anestimate of the remaining life of appliances, and does not determine the adequacy of operation ofappliances. The inspector does not note appliance manufacturers, models or serial numbers and does notdetermine if appliances are subject to recalls. Areas and components behind and obscured by appliances(such as the refrigerator) are inaccessible and excluded from this inspection. The inspector does makeevery attempt to adequately operate and report the findings of these items when applicable.

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Bathrooms, Laundry and Sinks

Permanently installed kitchen appliances present during inspection: Range, Dishwasher, Under-sink food disposal, Microwave ovenCondition of counters: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (see comments below)Condition of cabinets: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (see comments below)Condition of sinks and related plumbing: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of under-sink food disposal: Confirmed normal operationCondition of dishwasher: Confirmed operational at time of inspectionCondition of range, cooktop or oven: Confirmed normal basic operations at time of inspectionType of ventilation: Hood or built into microwave over range or cooktop, ducted to exteriorCondition of refrigerator: Appeared operational at time of inspectionCondition of built-in microwave oven: Confirmed normal operation

10) Repair/Replace - The countertop around the sink was "sunk" and damaged. Recommend that aqualified contractor replace the countertop as necessary.

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11) Repair/Maintain - Water damage was found in the cabinet below the sink. Recommend that aqualified contractor repair as necessary. Note that no active leaks or elevated moisture levels weredetected at the time of inspection.

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Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: overflow drains for tubs and sinks;heated towel racks, saunas, steam generators, clothes washers, clothes dryers. Any comments maderegarding these items are as a courtesy only. Note that the inspector does not determine the adequacy ofwashing machine drain lines, washing machine catch pan drain lines, or clothes dryer exhaust ducts. Theinspector does not operate water supply or shut-off valves for sinks, toilets, bidets, clothes washers, etc.due to the possibility of valves leaking or breaking when operated. The inspector does not determine ifshower pans or tub and shower enclosures are water tight, or determine the completeness or operability ofany gas piping to laundry appliances.Location #1: Half bathLocation #2: Full bath

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Location #3: Full bath, Master bathCondition of counters: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of cabinets: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of flooring: Floors show signs of normal wear and tear, replacement or refinishing may bedesiredCondition of sinks and related plumbing: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of toilets: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of bathtubs and related plumbing: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (seecomments below)Condition of shower(s) and related plumbing: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (seecomments below)Condition of ventilation systems: No defects noted at time of inspectionBathroom and laundry ventilation type: Windows, Spot exhaust fansGas supply for laundry equipment present: Yes240 volt receptacle for laundry equipment present: Yes

12) Safety, Repair/Replace - The clothes dryer was equipped with a vinyl or mylar, accordion-type,flexible exhaust duct. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission considers these types of ducts to beunsafe, and a fire hazard. They can trap lint and are susceptible to kinks or crushing, which can greatlyreduce the air flow and cause overheating. Recommend that such ducts be replaced with a rigid orcorrugated semi-rigid metal duct, and by a qualified contractor if necessary.

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13) Repair/Replace - Elevated moisture levels were detected in the floor near the base of the shower atthe master bathroom. Likely as a result of failing caulking and grout. However, other leaks may exist.Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate and repair as necessary.

Note that no damage was visible in the floor structure below this area at the time of inspection.

Photo 13-155% moisture reading infloor near master shower

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14) Maintain - Deteriorated caulking and grout was found between the bathtub and the walls at themaster bath. Water may penetrate these areas and cause damage. Recommend that a qualified person re-caulk or install caulking as necessary.

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Interior, Doors and Windows

15) Maintain - Grout at the tiled shower enclosure at the master bath was due for cleaning and sealing.Recommend that a qualified person clean, renew and seal the grout as necessary to prevent waterinfiltration.

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Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: security, intercom and soundsystems; communications wiring; central vacuum systems; elevators and stair lifts; cosmetic deficienciessuch as nail-pops, scuff marks, dents, dings, blemishes or issues due to normal wear and tear in wall, floorand ceiling surfaces and coverings, or in equipment; deficiencies relating to interior decorating; lowvoltage and gas lighting systems. Any comments made regarding these items are as a courtesy only. Notethat the inspector does not evaluate any areas or items which require moving stored items, furnishings,debris, equipment, floor coverings, insulation or similar materials. The inspector does not test forasbestos, lead, radon, mold, hazardous waste, urea formaldehyde urethane, or any other toxic substance.Some items such as window, drawer, cabinet door or closet door operability are tested on a sampled basis.The client should be aware that paint may obscure wall and ceiling defects, floor coverings may obscurefloor defects, and furnishings may obscure wall, floor and floor covering defects. If furnishings werepresent during the inspection, recommend a full evaluation of walls, floors and ceilings that werepreviously obscured when possible. Determining the cause and/or source of odors is not within the scopeof this inspection.Condition of exterior entry doors: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (see commentsbelow)Condition of interior doors: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of windows and skylights: Appeared serviceableType(s) of windows: VinylCondition of walls and ceilings: Minor damage (cracks/nail pops/blemishes)Wall type or covering: DrywallCeiling type or covering: DrywallCondition of flooring: Required repairs, replacement and/or evaluation (see comments below)Flooring type or covering: Carpet, Laminate

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16) Safety, Repair/Replace - Carpeting in many areas was loose and posed a trip hazard. Recommendthat a qualified contractor repair as necessary. For example, by stretching or replacing carpeting.

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17) Repair/Maintain - Weatherstripping at the rear patio door was damaged. Energy efficiency may bereduced. Recommend that a qualified person repair or replace weatherstripping as necessary.

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Garage

18) Repair/Maintain - The ceiling at the hallway was cracked. This is common and does not appear tobe a structural concern. However, recommend that a qualified person repair and refinish the ceiling asnecessary.

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19) Minor Defect - Laminate flooring at the kitchen had minor damage and the flooring was generallyworn. Consider having a qualified contractor replace flooring as desired.

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Limitations: The inspector does not determine the adequacy of firewall ratings. Requirements forventilation in garages vary between municipalities.Type: AttachedCondition of door between garage and house: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (seecomments below)Condition of exterior entry doors: No visual defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of garage vehicle door(s): No defects noted at time of inspectionType of garage vehicle door: SectionalNumber of vehicle doors: 1Condition of automatic opener(s): Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (see commentsbelow)

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Electric

Mechanical auto-reverse operable (reverses when meeting reasonable resistance duringclosing): YesCondition of garage floor: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of garage interior: No defects noted at time of inspection

20) Safety, Repair/Maintain - The self-closing hinge on the door between the garage and the housedidn't fully close and latch the door. These devices are installed to keep the door closed to prevent possiblefire and fumes from the garage from spreading to the house. Recommend that a qualified person repair asnecessary.

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21) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The garage automatic vehicle door was noisy when operating.Recommend that a qualified contractor evaluate, service and repair the garage vehicle door opener and/ortracks as necessary.

Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: generator systems, transfer switches,surge suppressors, inaccessible or concealed wiring; underground utilities and systems; low-voltagelighting or lighting on timers or sensors. Any comments made regarding these items are as a courtesyonly. Note that the inspector does not determine the adequacy of grounding or bonding, if this system hasan adequate capacity for the client's specific or anticipated needs, or if this system has any reservecapacity for additions or expansion. The inspector does not operate circuit breakers as part of theinspection, and does not install or change light bulbs. The inspector does not evaluate every wall switch orreceptacle, but instead tests a representative number of them per various standards of practice. Whenfurnishings, stored items or child-protective caps are present some receptacles are usually inaccessibleand are not tested; these are excluded from this inspection. Receptacles that are not of standard 110 voltconfiguration, including 240-volt dryer receptacles, are not tested and are excluded. The functionality of,power source for and placement of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms is not determined as part of thisinspection. Upon taking occupancy, proper operating and placement of smoke and carbon monoxidealarms should be verified and batteries should be changed. These devices have a limited lifespan andshould be replaced every 10 years. The inspector attempts to locate and evaluate all main and sub-panels.However, panels are often concealed. If panels are found after the inspection, a qualified electrician shouldevaluate and repair if necessary. The inspector attempts to determine the overall electrical service size,but such estimates are not guaranteed because the overall capacity may be diminished by lesser-ratedcomponents in the system. Any repairs recommended should be made by a licensed electrician.Electric service condition: No defects noted at time of inspection

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Plumbing / Fuel Systems

Primary service type: Underground, OverheadService voltage (volts): 120-240Estimated service amperage: 200Primary service overload protection type: Circuit breakersMain disconnect rating (amps): 200Condition of main service panel: No visual defects noted at time of inspectionLocation of main service panel #A: GarageLocation of main disconnect: Breaker at top of main service panelCondition of branch circuit wiring: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (see commentsbelow)Branch circuit wiring type: CopperGround fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection present: YesArc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protection present: YesSmoke alarms installed: Yes, but not testedCarbon monoxide alarms installed: No, recommend install

22) Safety, Repair/Maintain - Based on the age of this structure and the appearance of existing smokealarms, the alarms may have been installed more than 10 years ago. According to National Fire ProtectionAssociation, aging smoke alarms don't operate as efficiently and often are the source for nuisance alarms.Older smoke alarms are estimated to have a 30% probability of failure within the first 10 years. Newersmoke alarms do better, but should be replaced after 10 years. Unless you know that the smoke alarmsare new, replacing them when moving into a new residence is also recommended by NFPA.

23) Safety, Repair/Maintain - No carbon monoxide alarms were visible. This is a potential safetyhazard. Washington State requires CO alarms to be installed for new construction and/or for homes beingsold. Recommend installing approved CO alarms outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediatevicinity of the bedrooms on each level and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

24) Safety, Minor Defect - One electric receptacle was loose or not securely anchored. Wire conductorscan be damaged due to repeated movement and/or tension on wires, or insulation can be damaged. Thisis a shock and fire hazard. Recommend that a qualified person repair/secure as necessary.

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25) Evaluate - Some light fixtures were inoperable (didn't turn on when nearby switches were operated).Recommend further evaluation by replacing bulbs. If replacing bulbs doesn't work and/or no otherswitch(es) can be found, then recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and repair or replace lightfixtures as necessary.

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Water Heater

Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: private/shared wells and relatedequipment; private sewage disposal systems; hot tubs or spas; main, side and lateral sewer lines; graywater systems; pressure boosting systems; trap primers; incinerating or composting toilets; firesuppression systems; water softeners, conditioners or filtering systems; plumbing components concealedwithin the foundation or building structure, or in inaccessible areas such as below tubs; undergroundutilities and systems; overflow drains for tubs and sinks; backflow prevention devices. Any commentsmade regarding these items are as a courtesy only. Note that the inspector does not operate water supplyor shut-off valves due to the possibility of valves leaking or breaking when operated. The inspector doesnot test for lead in the water supply, the water pipes or solder, does not determine if plumbing and fuellines are adequately sized, and does not determine the existence or condition of underground or above-ground fuel tanks.Condition of service and main line: The main line was not accessible or located during inspectionWater service: CommunityWater pressure (psi): 65psiLocation of main water shut-off: Not determined (obscured, inaccessible or none found)Condition of supply lines: No defects noted at time of inspectionSupply pipe material: PEX plasticCondition of drain pipes: No defects noted at time of inspectionDrain pipe material: PlasticCondition of waste lines: Appeared serviceableWaste pipe material: PlasticVent pipe condition: No defects noted at time of inspectionVent pipe material: PlasticSump pump installed: None visibleSewage ejector pump installed: None visibleCondition of fuel system: No defects noted at time of inspectionVisible fuel storage systems: None visibleLocation of main fuel shut-off valve: At gas meter

26) Minor Defect - The front hose bib (outside faucet) wasnt anchored securely to the structure'sexterior. Water supply pipes can be stressed when hose bibs are turned on and off and when hoses arepulled. Leaks may occur as a result. Recommend that a qualified person install fasteners per standardbuilding practices.

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Limitations: Evaluation of and determining the adequacy or completeness of the following items are notincluded in this inspection: water recirculation pumps; solar water heating systems; Energy Smart orenergy saver controls; catch pan drains. Any comments made regarding these items are as a courtesyonly. Note that the inspector does not provide an estimate of remaining life on water heaters, does notdetermine if water heaters are appropriately sized, or perform any evaluations that require a pilot light tobe lit or a shut-off valve to be operated.Condition of water heater: Near, at or beyond service lifeType: TankEnergy source: Natural gasEstimated age: 2004

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Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC)

Capacity (in gallons): 50Temperature-pressure relief valve installed: YesManufacturer: StateModel number: GS650YOCTSerial number: H04A033815Location of water heater: GarageCondition of burners: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of venting system: No defects noted at time of inspection

27) Comment - The estimated useful life for most water heaters is 8-12 years. This water heaterappeared to be beyond this age (14 years) and/or its useful lifespan and may need replacing at any time.Recommend budgeting for a replacement in the near future, or considering replacement now before anyleaks occur.

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Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: humidifiers, dehumidifiers, electronicair filters; solar, coal or wood-fired heat systems; thermostat or temperature control accuracy and timedfunctions; heating components concealed within the building structure or in inaccessible areas;underground utilities and systems; safety devices and controls (due to automatic operation). Anycomments made regarding these items are as a courtesy only. Note that the inspector does not provide anestimate of remaining life on heating or cooling system components, does not determine if heating orcooling systems are appropriately sized, does not test coolant pressure, or perform any evaluations thatrequire a pilot light to be lit, a shut-off valve to be operated, a circuit breaker to be turned "on" or aserviceman's or oil emergency switch to be operated. It is beyond the scope of this inspection todetermine if furnace heat exchangers are intact and free of leaks. Condensation pans and drain lines mayclog or leak at any time and should be monitored while in operation in the future. Where buildings containfurnishings or stored items, the inspector may not be able to verify that a heat source is present in all"liveable" rooms (e.g. bedrooms, kitchens and living/dining rooms).General heating system type(s): Forced air, FurnaceGeneral heating distribution type(s): Ducts and registersLast service date of primary heat source: UnknownCondition of forced air heating/(cooling) system: No defects noted at time of inspectionForced air heating system fuel type: Natural gasEstimated age of forced air furnace: 2004Forced air heating system manufacturer: Carrier

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Forced air furnace model #: 58STA070-08Forced air furnace serial number: 1604A27319Location of forced air furnace: GarageForced air system capacity in BTUs or kilowatts: 66,000 BTUCondition of furnace filters: Appeared serviceableCondition of forced air ducts and registers: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (seecomments below)Condition of burners: No defects noted at time of inspectionCondition of venting system: No defects noted at time of inspection

28) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - One heating duct was missing in the crawl space. It appears to havebeen routed to the laundry room. Energy efficiency will be reduced as a result as heated air is blowingdirectly into the crawl space. Recommend that a qualified HVAC technician evaluate and repair asnecessary.

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29) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - A section of the heating ducting was disconnected and closed off.Sections were also sagging and are suspected to be holding water. This may result in microbial growths insupply air ducting. Recommend that a qualified HVAC technician evaluate and repair or replace the ductingas necessary.

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Fireplaces, Stoves, Chimneys and Flues

30) Repair/Maintain, Evaluate - The inspector was unable to determine the last service date of the gasfired forced air furnace and it appears due. Recommend that a qualified HVAC contractor inspect, clean,and service this system, and make repairs if necessary. For safety reasons, and because this system isfueled by gas, this servicing should be performed annually in the future. Any needed repairs noted in thisreport should be brought to the attention of the HVAC contractor when it's serviced.

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Limitations: The following items are not included in this inspection: coal stoves, gas logs, chimney flues(except where visible). Any comments made regarding these items are as a courtesy only. Note that theinspector does not determine the adequacy of drafting or sizing in fireplace and stove flues, and also doesnot determine if prefabricated or zero-clearance fireplaces are installed in accordance with themanufacturer's specifications. The inspector does not perform any evaluations that require a pilot light tobe lit, and does not light fires. The inspector provides a basic visual examination of a chimney and anyassociated wood burning device. The National Fire Protection Association has stated that an in-depth Level2 chimney inspection should be part of every sale or transfer of property with a wood-burning device. Suchan inspection may reveal defects that are not apparent to the home inspector who is a generalist.Condition of gas-fired fireplaces or stoves: Required repair, replacement and/or evaluation (seecomments below)Gas fireplace or stove type: Metal pre-fab fireplaceCondition of chimneys and flues: No defects noted at time of inspectionGas-fired flue type: B-vent

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Attic and Roof Structure

31) Safety, Repair/Replace - The gas fireplace insert pilot light would not stay lit. The appliance wasnot fully evaluated as a result. This is often caused by a failed thermal sensor and is often a low costrepair. The fireplace also appeared to be past due for routing servicing. Recommend that a qualified HVACtechnician, clean, service and repair the fireplace now and as necessary in the future.

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Limitations: The following items or areas are not included in this inspection: areas that could not betraversed or viewed clearly due to lack of access; areas and components obscured by insulation. Anycomments made regarding these items are made as a courtesy only. The inspector does not determine theadequacy of the attic ventilation system. Complete access to all roof and attic spaces during all seasonsand during prolonged periods of all types of weather conditions (e.g. high/low temperatures, high/lowhumidity, high wind and rain, melting snow) would be needed to do so. The inspector is not a licensedengineer and does not determine the adequacy of roof structure components such as trusses, rafters orceiling beams, or their spacing or sizing.Attic inspection method: Viewed from hatch(es)Location of attic access point #A: GarageAttic access points that were opened and viewed, traversed or partially traversed: ACondition of roof structure: No defects noted at time of inspectionCeiling structure: TrussesCondition of insulation in attic (ceiling, skylight chase, etc.): No defects noted at time of inspectionCeiling insulation material: Fiberglass loose fillApproximate attic insulation R value (may vary in areas): More than R-38Condition of roof ventilation: No defects noted at time of inspectionRoof ventilation type: Box vents (roof jacks), Enclosed soffit vents

32) Comment - All attic areas and roof structures more than 8 feet from the attic access wereinaccessible due to possible damage to insulation if traversed and lack of permanent walkways. Theseareas were not evaluated and are excluded from the inspection.

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Crawl Space

33) Comment - View of attic

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Limitations: Structural components such as joists and beams, and other components such as piping,wiring and/or ducting that are obscured by under-floor insulation are excluded from this inspection. Theinspector does not determine if support posts, columns, beams, joists, studs, trusses, etc. are of adequatesize, spanning or spacing.

The inspector does not guarantee or warrant that water will not accumulate in the crawl spaces in thefuture. Complete access to all crawl space areas during all seasons and during prolonged periods of alltypes of weather conditions (e.g. heavy rain, melting snow) would be needed to do so.

The inspector attempts to locate all crawl space access points and areas. Access points may be obscuredor otherwise hidden by furnishings or stored items. In such cases, the client should ask the property ownerwhere all access points are that are not described in this inspection, and have those areas inspected. Notethat crawl space areas should be checked at least annually for water intrusion, plumbing leaks and pestactivity.Crawl space inspection method: Partially traversedLocation of crawl space access point #A: Building exteriorCrawl space access points that were opened and viewed, traversed or partially traversed: ACondition of floor substructure above: No visual defects noted at time of inspectionPier or support post material: Wood, Bearing wallBeam material: Solid woodFloor structure above: Engineered wood joistsCondition of insulation underneath floor above: No visual defects noted at time of inspectionInsulation material underneath floor above: Fiberglass roll or battCondition of vapor barrier: No visual defects noted at time of inspectionVapor barrier present: Yes, FullCondition of crawl space ventilation: No visual defects noted at time of inspectionVentilation type: with vents

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34) Repair/Replace, Evaluate - Standing water was found throughout the crawl space. 6" depth wasfound throughout the South section, above and below the vapor barrier. Water from crawl spaces canevaporate and enter the structure above causing high levels of moisture in the structure. This is aconducive condition for wood-destroying organisms. While a minor amount of seasonal water is commonlyfound in crawl spaces, significant amounts should not be present.

Rain runoff is the most common cause of wet crawl spaces, but water can come from other sources suchas groundwater or underground springs. Recommend that a qualified person correct any issues related tooutside perimeter grading and/or roof drainage (see any other comments about this in this report). Ifstanding water persists, then recommend that a qualified contractor who specializes in drainage issuesevaluate and repair as necessary. Typically such repairs include:

Repairing, installing or improving underground footing and/or curtain drainsDigging trenches in the crawl space to collect or divert waterInstalling sump pumps

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35) Comment - The entire South section of the crawl space was not fully evaluated due to lack of accessdue to standing water. These areas are excluded from this report.

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36) Comment - View of crawl space

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Thank you for choosing Ground Up Inspection Service L.L.C. Please contact at any time with questionsregarding your inspection report. Adam Morvee WA State Home Inspector #1266 360-927-1723 [email protected]