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1984 TO PRESENT This age house, being fairly new, will likely have few major problems
1984 TO PRESENT:
This age house, being fairly new, will likely
have few major problems. We can expect certain
changes not found in older properties. We expect
to see GFCI type outlets in bathrooms and in
garages as well as those on the outside of
buildings. New codes (1990 most areas) require
GFCI outlets within 72" of kitchen and wet
bar sinks. All other outlets should be 3-prong
grounded outlets. We expect grading to be proper
around the foundations of newer buildings. We
expect frames to be bolted to the foundation in
all areas of the country, and plenty of
reinforcing bars in all foundations whether
block or concrete. Doors and windows should be
weather-stripped. All gas appliances should have
their own gas valves preceding any flex supply
lines, usually not more than 3 feet from the
appliance (gas dryers may have up to 6' long
flex lines). The use of plastics and copper in
plumbing is almost universal in single family
residences. The list of items required and/or
found in newer construction goes on and on. The
inspector will not be able to find all code
violations and other deficiencies in and around
a property, especially in construction eras of
the past. This inspection is not primarily
intended to expose code violations. The
inspector will, however, try to reveal the most
obvious problems and builder oversights. Contact
the inspector for additional information
regarding this inspection limitation if
necessary.
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