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 NEW JERSEY
HOME INSPECTOR. GARDEN STATE ASHI MEMBER,
CERTIFIED, LICENSED, HOME, INSPECTOR FOR New
Jersey, BERGEN COUNTY, PASSAIC COUNTY, ESSEX
COUNTY AND MORRIS COUNTY IN NJ.
When
inspecting the plumbing system we will:
Inspect the interior water
supply and distribution systems including
functional water flow and functional drainage,
excluding wells, well pumps, well water sampling
or water storage related equipment,
determination of water supply quantity or
quality and water conditioning systems and lawn
irrigation systems;
all interior fixtures and faucets, excluding
shut off valves, wells, well pumps, well water
sampling and water storage related equipment;
drain, waste and vent systems; domestic water
heating systems, without operating safety valves
or automatic safety controls, and excluding
solar water heating systems; combustion vent
systems excluding interiors of flues and
chimneys; fuel distribution systems; and
drainage sumps, sump pumps and related piping.
We will describe the predominant interior water
supply and distribution piping materials;
predominant drain, waste and vent piping
materials; and water heating equipment including
energy sources. We are familiar with the
new type water
heaters. We will not inspect hot tubs
or spas but you may find this spa
and hot tub information useful as you will
links to New
Jersey septic system information and New
Jersey septic system inspection information.
Your home inspection and your satisfaction with the
home inspection we perform, are as important to
us as they are to you! Since
1993, Accurate Inspections has been providing
its New
Jersey home inspection clients with
exceptional quality home inspections.
Michael
Del Greco has over 12 years of New
Jersey home inspection experience offering
clients unbiased and thorough home
inspections in New Jersey. Prior to starting
Accurate Inspections, Michael worked as a
construction manager where he coordinated the
construction of single and multi-family homes as
well as construction and renovation of
commercial and industrial buildings. With over
20 years experience with inspecting homes and
renovating homes, Michael Del
Greco is one of the most experienced, Certified
Home Inspectors in New Jersey. He
taught the New
Jersey Home Inspector Licensing Program at the
Morris County School of Technology, he is a Licensed
New Jersey Home Inspector is a Member
of the American Society of Home Inspectors, a
Member of Garden State ASHI a Member of
Independent Home Inspectors of North America.
When it is time to hire someone for your
New Jersey Home Inspection, you want
Accurate Inspections, on your side.
Sewer extractor pump
Sump pump drain system
Electric water heater electrical supply heating element inoperative
Solar water heating system
Electric or gas water heater thermostat
Water heater tank case rusted damaged leaks:
Damaged water heaters
Rust flakes noted atop around water heater burner
Water heater vent draft hood flue baffles improper damaged missing
Air-fuel ratio adjustments needed
Insufficient water heater combustion air insufficient combustion
Water heater blanket loose water heater should be protected from
Pressure relief valve discharge not
Pressure relief discharge line should be sloped downward
Water heater pressure-temperature relief valve leaks
Reversed pipes on water heater
Water lines or fittings expansion tank atop water heater expansion tank helps eliminate
problems
No water heater cold water shut off valve
Water heater drain leaking damaged
Water heater noisy mineral buildup
Seismic restraints recommended when rigid gas lines are connected to water
heater
Water heater enclosure closet damaged loose
Fossil fuel water heater or other fuel burning appliance less than 18 to 24 inches above garage floor
Water heater stand area damaged stained no overflow pan
Water heater vehicle stop (bollard) not installed
Hot water circulating pump inoperative noisy
Aluminum or flexible gas supply line installed through wall ceiling floor cabinet
appliance housing between rigid pipes: to prevent vibration damage,
Copper pipe in natural or LPG gas line
Gas oil valve line leaks: important note
Gas pipes in ground or concrete without wrapping: gas pipes
Plastic copper pipe in concrete without protective wrap
Pipe meter not supported unprotected damaged Damaged pipes damaged pipes may include excessively corroded pipes, bent
pipes
Water pressure too low or high
Water flow slows when 2 or more faucets turned on
Flow rate reduced at fixture (possible clogged or damaged aerator or valve)
Water pipes fittings joints corroded leaking
Water pipes not insulated insulation incomplete
Dielectric brass intermediary couplings
Water hammer or pipe rattle
Plastic water pipe exposed inside building footprint
Water pipes exposed to freeze (plastic metallic): water pipes can burst if exposed to hard
freezes.
discolored water.
Gas valve to any appliance not installed
Cap or plug needed on open gas valve or pipe
Hose bib sprinkler system main line back flow prevention
Water main shut-off regulator leaking missing handle
Faucet valve damaged spout loose handle missing
Fixture faucet or valve plumbed in reverse hot on cold side
Faucet valve leaks around handle spout connector pipes
Sewer drain line damaged leaks improper
Trap drain vent cap plug damaged leaking missing
sewer clean-out may be buried slightly below the surface of the ground.
new sewer clean-out on an older building may be an indicator of past or present sewer problems.
Sump
Supply and waste cross connection potential faucet spout extends below flood rim
Drain stop pivot rod connection leaks
Fixture drain
Sewer extractor pump
slow clogged
Gas fired dryer not 18"-24" above garage floor.
Laundry mechanics sink not secure damaged
Private water
Water softener damaged
Plastic water pipes
Plastic water pipes
Electric clothes dryer connections
Gas clothes dryer connections
Laundry tub or sink: laundry tubs
Laundry chute
Laundry chutes that drop into garages
Galvanized sheet metal plastic vent pipes
Transite pipe
Copper water supply lines are the current standard
Galvanized steel pipe is steel plumbing pipe
Lead water pipe tests have indicated the presence of lead in the drinking water of buildings with lead soldered copper water pipes and in buildings with lead water
pipes
Plastic water pipes
PB pipe is a gray sometimes silver or black colored pipe made of polybutylene
PE pipe is a pipe made of polyethylene
PP pipe is a pipe made of polypropylene Call NJ home inspectors for assistance and more information.
SR pipe is a rigid pipe made of styrene rubber
PVC water pipe generally
PVC
Plastic water pipe Aluminum gas lines are common as connectors between rigid pipe and appliances
Copper gas lines are not commonly used
PVC plastic gas lines: plastic gas line is very common
Flexible gas lines: flex gas lines commonly are used as connector lines
Galvanized gas pipes or fittings
Copper brass drain lines
Cast iron drain lines
Galvanized drain lines
ABS plastic drain pipes are quite common
Orangeburg or fiber drain pipe:
Orangeburg
Clay sewer lines
Municipal water supply
Private water well
Back flow prevention device
Natural gas LP gas electric oil solar water heating systems
Solar hot water system
LPG be aware that LPG is heavier than air and must be handled with
cautio
The temperature pressure relief valve
Electric water heater electric water heaters
Drain water heater tank draining
Temperature pressure relief valve
also called tp valve, pt valve, t and p valve, srv, etc
Oil fired water heaters have a fast recovery rate
Oil fired water heater in garage
Drip pan over flow pans
solar water heaters are generally passive or active
systems.
Domestic coil in boiler
Tankless water heater
Multiple water heating units
Expect water heaters to last
Water heater timer electric water heater timers
Circulating hot water pump
Water softener water
treatment device
Hot water circulating pump
Natural gas energy supplied to property
Propane-butane-propane
Heating oil tank above ground or underground
Coal wood burning systems
Water shut-off at municipal connection
Water shut-off at building tank
Spade type water shut-off valve
Handle type water shut-off valve
Water pipe size as viewed at the building shut-off:
Municipal or public sewer system
Private sewage disposal system
Sewer extractor pump
Sump pump drain system
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