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Inspection Report Exclusively For: Mr.& M rs. Home Buyer
This document was prepared for the client listed above in accordance with our inspect ion agreement and is subj ect to the terms and conditions
agreed upon therein. If you were not present during the inspection, please contact our office f or a full disc ussion of this document.
© 1999-2003 All Rights Reserved Five Star Property Inspections, Inc (949) 290-2086 www.fivestarinspections.com
This document is not to be used for the purpose of substitute disclosure. October 12, 2004 Page
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Inspection Report Exclusively For: Mr.& M rs. Home Buyer
This document was prepared for the client listed above in accordance with our inspect ion agreement and is subj ect to the terms and conditions
agreed upon therein. If you were not present during the inspection, please contact our office f or a full disc ussion of this document.
© 1999-2004 All Rights Reserved Five Star Property Inspections, Inc . (949) 290-2086 www.fivestarinspections.c om
This document is not to be used for the purpose of substitute disclosure.
INSPECTION INFORM ATION
It is the client's sole responsibility to read this report in its entirety and to research any and all
jurisdictional permits required by the local authorities regarding the property in contract before the close
of escrow. The client is to personally perform a diligent visual inspection of the property after the seller
vacates to insure that no "condition" was concealed by personal property and/or stored items while
occupied or damaged during the seller's evacuation of the building. Should any "condition" be revealed
that was not addressed within this report prior to or after the close of escrow, please contact our office
immediately for an additional evaluation regarding such "condition."
CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION
101 FILE/DATE/TIME
File #60503 Date: 6/5/2004 Time: 9:00 AM.
102 CLIENT NAME
Mr & Mrs. Home Buyer.
103 LOCATION
105 Springview Ave
Orange County, CA.
92677.
CLIMATIC CHARACTERISTICS
106 WEATHER & SOIL
Weather conditions during the inspection: partly cloudy 70-80 degrees and the
ground was dry.
BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS
108 STRUCTURE
Age: 10-15 years old, 2 story, single-family residence.
109 FOUNDATION
Foundation types: concrete slab on grade.
UTILITY SERVICES
113 UTILITIES
All utilities on.
OTHER INFORMATION
114 ATTENDING
People present: client(s) buyer's agent, and, listing ageny.
115 OCCUPIED
The building was occupied and access to some items such as; electrical outlets/
receptacles, windows, wall/floor surfaces, and cabinet interiors may be restricted
by furniture or personal belongings. Any such items are excluded from this
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Inspection Report Exclusively For: Mr.& M rs. Home Buyer
This document was prepared for the client listed above in accordance with our inspect ion agreement and is subj ect to the terms and conditions
agreed upon therein. If you were not present during the inspection, please contact our office f or a full disc ussion of this document.
© 1999-2004 All Rights Reserved Five Star Property Inspections, Inc . (949) 290-2086 www.fivestarinspections.c om
This document is not to be used for the purpose of substitute disclosure.
116 INSPECTED BY
Five Star Property Inspections, Inc.
117 COMMENTS
There were material defect(s) noted in the systems, structures, and components of
the building. These conditions are preceded by codes e.g.
[SC]
,
[FE]
,
[CR]
and
[RU].
Each code is defined in the "DEFINITIONS" section below. We recommend
all maintenance, repairs, or corrections be made by specialists in the appropriate
trade using approved methods prior to the close of escrow.
INTRODUCTORY NOTES
118 IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
[NOTE] Any statements made in the body of this inspection report pertaining to
left, right, front or rear were referenced by standing in front of and facing the
building.
[NOTE] We recommend obtaining equipment operating manuals and
documentation for all warranted items of the building.
[NOTE] We recommend inquiring about any/all permits and inspection records
with final signatures for any changes or additions that may have been made to the
building, and/or any known conditions that may have been inadvertently left out of
the disclosure statements.
[NOTE] We recommend having the locks of all exterior doors re-keyed after
taking possession of the building for security reasons.
[NOTE] Photographs, when used , are simply a tool to convey our findings, they
are not intended to enhance those findings or diminish any findings not
photographed.
[NOTE] W e are not soil or geotechnical engineers and cannot render an opinion
regarding soil stability or potential soil movement. If desired, a qualified specialists
in the appropriate trade should be consulted on these matters.
[NOTE]
[FE]
Sections of the building appeared to have been remodeled. We
recommend inquiring about any/all permits and inspection records with final
signatures for any changes or additions that may have been made to the
building.
[NOTE] We recommend inquiring about any/all permits and inspection records
with final signatures for any changes or additions that may have been made to the
building, and/or any known conditions that may have been inadvertently left out of
the disclosure statements.
119 ENVIRONMENTAL
CONCERNS
Environmental issues include, but are not limited to, asbestos, lead paint, lead
contamination, mold, mildew, radon, toxic waste, formaldehyde, electromagnetic
radiation, buried fuel oil tanks, ground water contamination, and soil
contamination. W e are not trained or licensed to recognize or analyze any of
these materials. We may make reference to one or more of these materials when/
if noted during the inspection. Should further study or analysis seem prudent, then
a full evaluation by a specialist in the appropriate trade is recommended.
Information related to these products can be found in the "Homeowners Guide to
Earthquake Safety & Environmental Hazards" pamphlet. October 12, 2004 Page
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Inspection Report Exclusively For: Mr.& M rs. Home Buyer
This document was prepared for the client listed above in accordance with our inspect ion agreement and is subj ect to the terms and conditions
agreed upon therein. If you were not present during the inspection, please contact our office f or a full disc ussion of this document.
© 1999-2004 All Rights Reserved Five Star Property Inspections, Inc . (949) 290-2086 www.fivestarinspections.c om
This document is not to be used for the purpose of substitute disclosure.
DEFINITIONS
120 MATERIAL DEFECT
A material defect is a condition that significantly affects the value, desirability,
habitability, or safety of the building. Style or aesthetics shall not be considered in
determining whether a specific system, structure, or component is defective.
121 SAFETY
CONCERNS
[SC] Safety Concerns:
Conditions noted that may pose a hazard to humans, the
building or both. These conditions warrant further evaluation and corrections by a
specialist in the appropriate trade.
122 FURTHER
EVALUATION
[FE] Further Evaluation:
Conditions noted that warrant further evaluation by
specialists in the appropriate trades.
123 CORRECTIONS
RECOMMENDED
[CR] Corrections Recommended:
Conditions noted in need of maintenance,
repair, or replacement. We recommend that all corrections be made by specialists
in the appropriate trades.
124 RECOMMENDED
UPGRADE
[RU] Recommended Upgrades:
Upgrades are systems and/or components that
may not have been available or have been improved since the building was
constructed. These may be, but are not limited to, safety-related items such as
GFCI receptacle(s) and smoke detector locations and the installation of safety
glass where subject to human impact.
125 NOTE
The term [NOTE], where used in this report was designed to draw your attention to
a specific condition or component of a system. While corrective action may not be
warranted, we felt it was important that you be aware of its existence.
126 FUNCTIONED
Functioned: as defined in the CREIA/ASHI Standards of Practice, "Performing its
normal, proper and characteristic action."
127 FAILED
Failed: As defined in Webster's Dictionary, "To be deficient or negligent in an
obligation, duty, or expectation." If an item did not function, then it was not
serviceable and was considered to have failed.
128 SPECIALIST
Specialist: as defined in W ebster's Dictionary, "A person who specializes in a
particular field of study, professional work. Any individual schooled, trained and/or
who otherwise holds a special knowledge of specific systems or components."
Trade school or factory trained individuals in specific fields of expertise may be
considered a "Specialist", as well as qualified state licensed contractors in specific
occupations. October 12, 2004