The insulation in unfinished spaces

The presence of attic ventilation

Mechanical ventilation systems

Report on the general absence or lack of insulation or ventilation in unfinished spaces

The foundation

The basement

The crawlspace

Report observed indications of active water penetration

For wood in contact with or near soil

Report observed indications of possible foundation movement, such as sheetrock cracks, brick cracks, out-of-square door frames, and unlevel floors

Report on any observed cutting, notching and boring of framing members that may resent a structural or safety concern

The service drop/lateral

The matter socket enclosures

The means for disconnecting the service main

Describe the service disconnect amperage rating (if labeled)

The panelboards and over-current devices (breakers and fuses)

The service grounding and bonding

A representative number of switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles, including receptacles viewed and deemed to be AFCI-protected

Test all GFCI receptacles and circuit breakers observed and deemed to be GFCIs

Service entrance conductors and conductor insulation

The general absence of smoke or carbon monoxide detectors

Service entrance cables

Any unused circuit breaker panel openings that are not filled

The presence of solid conductor aluminum branch circuit wiring, if readily visible

Any tested receptacles in which power was not present, the polarity was incorrect, the receptacle was not grounded or secured to the wall, the cover was not in place, the GFCI devices were not properly installed or did not operate properly, and evidence of arcing or excessive heat

Any deficiencies in the integrity of the insulation, drip loop, or separation of conductors at weather heads and clearances from grade or rooftops, as they may require repair.

A representative number of doors and windows by opening and closing them

The walls, ceilings, steps, stairways and railing

Report as  in need of repair any improper spacing between intermediate balusters, spindles and rails for steps, stairways and railings

The garage doors and garage door openers’ operation using the installed automatic door control

Report as improper any photo- electric safety sensor that fails to respond adequately to testing

Report as  in need of repair any door locks or side ropes that have not been removed or disabled when the garage door opener is in use

Report as  in need of repair any windows that are obviously fogged or display other evidence of broken seals. 

The central cooling equipment and heating system, using normal operating controls, and describe the energy source and heating method

Report as  in need of repair any cooling/heating system that does not operate

Report if the cooling/heating system is deemed inaccessible