The inspection · Section 03 of 16
Framing, surfaces, floor drainage, and the fire separation between the garage and the living space. I test the overhead door, outlets, lighting and any heating or cooling.
What I inspect
Examined means I looked at it closely, and the report notes anything I couldn’t reach. Tested means I ran it, using the home’s own controls.
What gets flagged
Comments pulled straight from my reports, with addresses removed. Repairs are flagged in red, just like in the report. Written for a buyer, not a lawyer.
There were gaps around the penetrations of the garage walls/ceiling which should be sealed for fire safety. Current generally accepted safe building standards require a fire barrier between the garage and the living space for safety. Recommend all gaps be properly sealed with fire rated material (such as fire rated caulk or foam) via qualified contractor.
The electrical outlets in the garage were operable (only accessible outlets were tested), but they did not have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. Current generally accepted safe building standards are for all garage outlets to be GFCI protected. Recommend replacement via qualified electrical contractor for safety.
The overhead garage door was not equipped with a photoelectric sensor which is required by current generally accepted safe building standards. Photoelectric sensors are devices installed to prevent injury by raising the vehicle door if the sensor detects a person in a position in which they may be injured by the descending door. Recommend installation of a photo sensor via qualified garage door contractor for safety.
The laser sensors for the overhead garage door were installed at a height greater than 6 inches. Current generally accepted safe building standards limit the maximum mounting height for garage door photo sensors at 6 inches for child safety. Recommend repair via qualified garage door contractor.
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) electrical outlet in the garage did not respond properly to the GFCI outlet tester (did not trip, potential shock hazard). Recommend repair or replacement via qualified electrical contractor for safety.
There were a few damaged/missing shingles on the garage roof. Recommend repairs via qualified roofing contractor to limit potential moisture intrusion/damages to the garage.
An extension cord was being used to power the overhead garage door opener (potential safety hazard). Recommend an electrical outlet be installed next to the opener via qualified electrical contractor for safety.
The overhead garage door was damaged (cracked panels and support bar). Recommend replacement via qualified garage door contractor.
The garage exterior light was not functional. Recommend a new bulb be installed and if still not functional then recommend further evaluation via qualified electrical contractor to determine repairs needed.
There was moderate to severe deterioration/rot to exterior composite siding and to the wood trim/fascia/soffits on the garage from age and lack of maintenance. Recommend further evaluation via qualified siding contractor to determine the scope of repairs or replacements needed.
There was missing caulk around the exterior penetration for the electrical conduit. Recommend repair (properly sealed) via qualified contractor to limit potential air/moisture/pest intrusion issues.
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