The inspection · Section 10 of 16
Supply lines, drains and vents, the water heater, fuel lines and sump pumps. I run the fixtures to check flow and drainage.
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.
The main water supply line union had moderate to severe corrosion (failure to replace the corroded pipe may result in failure which can cause extensive damage). Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor to limit potential future leaks and damages.
The discharge pipe for the water heater TPR pressure relief valve had multiple 90 degree elbows which can cause restriction, also it was connected directly to a floor drain (typically not allowed). Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor (typically the TPR discharge pipe should run straight and terminate 4" above the floor or drain).
The flue for the water heater was in direct contact with the drywall where it penetrates the ceiling which is a potential fire hazard. Current generally accepted safe building standards require the flue be a B-vent with a minimum of 1" air gap around the flue with a proper fire collar installed (as shown in the sample photo). Recommend repair via qualified HVAC contractor for safety.
The area around the sewage ejector pit had an odor indicative that sewer gas is leaking from the pit cover. Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor (pit cover needs to be properly sealed to prevent sewer gas leakage).
The temperature pressure relief valve discharge pipe was improper (should be same diameter as relief valve, also wrong material). Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor for safety.
The plumbing drain line penetrations under the sinks were missing a cover plate. Recommend installation via qualified contractor.
The sewage ejector pit cover was damaged and not properly sealed. Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor to prevent sewer gases from entering the living space.
There was corrosion visible on the galvanized water supply line unions located inside the access hatch on the right side under the kitchen sink (no visible signs of active leaks were observed at time of the inspection). Recommend the piping/unions be further evaluated via qualified plumbing contractor to determine if repairs or replacements are needed to limit potential future leaks & damages.
Plumbing replacements had been performed in the home, but noted missing dielectric unions where the new copper water supply lines were connected to the galvanized plumbing lines which will eventually cause galvanic corrosion and leaks. Recommend repairs via qualified plumbing contractor to limit potential future leaks and damages.
The battery back-up installed on the sump pump to limit potential damages in case of a power outage was not functional. Recommend repair via qualified plumbing contractor for protection from power outage.
The sump pump did not respond when tested. Recommend further evaluation via qualified plumbing contractor to determine repairs needed to allow proper drainage and to limit potential flooding in the basement.
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