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​Roof

• roof-covering materials

• gutters, downspouts

• vents, flashing, skylights, chimney, and other roof penetrations

• general structure of the roof

Exterior

• exterior wall-covering materials, flashing and trim

• exterior doors and windows

• adjacent walkways and driveways

• stairs, steps, stoops, ramps, railings, handrails

• porches, patios, decks, balconies and carports

• eaves, soffits and fascia

• vegetation, surface drainage, retaining walls and grading of the property

Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure

• structural components

Heating

• heating system, using normal operating controls

Cooling

• cooling system, using normal operating controls

Plumbing

• main water and fuel supply shut-off valve

• water heating equipment, energy source, venting, relief valves, Watts 210 valves

• interior water supply, including all fixtures and faucets

• toilets, sinks, tubs and showers for functional drainage

• drain, waste and vent system

• drainage sump pumps with accessible floats.

Electrical

• service drop, meter and base

• overhead service conductors and attachment point

• service head, gooseneck and drip loops

• service mast, service conduit and raceway

• service-entrance conductors

• main service disconnect, grounding and bonding

• panelboards, circuit breakers or fuses

• switches, lighting fixtures and receptacles

• ground-fault circuit interrupter receptacles and circuit breakers using a GFCI tester

• smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors

Fireplace

• readily accessible and visible portions of the fireplaces and chimneys

• lintels above the fireplace openings

• damper doors by opening and closing them, if readily accessible and manually operable

• cleanout doors and frames

Attic, Insulation & Ventilation

• insulation in unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas

• ventilation of unfinished spaces, including attics, crawlspaces and foundation areas

• mechanical exhaust systems in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry area

Doors, Windows & Interior

• doors and windows by opening and closing them

• floors, walls and ceilings

• stairs, steps, landings, stairways and ramps

• railings, guards and handrails

• garage doors and the operation of garage door openers