Cardinal Home Inspections PO Box 52241 Summerville, SC 29485 Ph. (843) 832-5740 Fx. (866) 841-8092

Customer Joe Homeowner Jane Homeowner

Home 555 New Place Rd. Summerville, SC 29485

Real Estate Agent John Realtor ABC Realty

Report ID:

Inspection Date  Thursday, August 14, 2003

Inspected By  Rodney Whitehouse (SC License# 001223)

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

The Home Inspector shall observe structural components including foundations, floors, walls, columns or piers, ceilings and roof. The home inspector shall describe the type of Foundation, floor structure, wall structure, columns or piers, ceiling structure, roof structure. The home inspector shall: Probe structural components where deterioration is suspected; Enter under floor crawl spaces, basements, and attic spaces except when access is obstructed, when entry could damage the property, or when dangerous or adverse situations are suspected; Report the methods used to observe under floor crawl spaces and attics; and Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components. The home inspector is not required to: Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or it's components or be dangerous to or adversely effect the health of the home inspector or other persons.

EXTERIOR

The home inspector shall observe: Wall cladding, flashings, and trim; Entryway doors and a representative number of windows; Garage door operators; Decks, balconies, stoops, steps, areaways, porches and applicable railings; Eaves, soffits, and fascias; and Vegetation, grading, drainage, driveways, patios, walkways, and retaining walls with respect to their effect on the condition of the building. The home inspector shall: Describe wall cladding materials; Operate all entryway doors and a representative number of windows; Operate garage doors manually or by using permanently installed controls for any garage door operator; Report whether or not any garage door operator will automatically reverse or stop when meeting reasonable resistance during closing; and Probe exterior wood components where deterioration is suspected. The home inspector is not required to observe: Storm windows, storm doors, screening, shutters, awnings, and similar seasonal accessories; Fences; Presence of safety glazing in doors and windows; Garage door operator remote control transmitters; Geological conditions; Soil conditions; Recreational facilities (including spas, saunas, steam baths, swimming pools, tennis courts, playground equipment, and other exercise, entertainment, or athletic facilities); Detached buildings or structures; or Presence or condition of buried fuel storage tanks.The home inspector is not required to: Move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice or debris that obstructs access or visibility.

I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair I NI NP R   Inspection Items       x 2.0 WALL CLADDING FLASHING AND TRIM Comments: Mildew located on front window on second floor.       x 2.1 DOORS (Exterior) Comments: Side entry door at at Garage has a pet access door installed that negates a fire rated door. x       2.2 WINDOWS Comments:  x       2.3 GARAGE DOOR OPERATORS (Report whether or not doors will reverse when met with resistance) Comments:  x       2.4 DECKS, BALCONIES, STOOPS, STEPS, AREAWAYS, PORCHES AND APPLICABLE RAILINGS Comments:Deck needs cleaning with a "Deck wash" and seal with a waterproof sealant. Also, do the underside of deck if accessible. x       2.5 VEGETATION, GRADING, DRAINAGE, DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, WALKWAYS AND RETAINING WALLS (With respect to their effect on the condition of the building) Comments:        x 2.6 EAVES, SOFFITS AND FASCIAS Comments: Corner boards at eave on left side (facing front) is loose. Recommend repair or replace as necessary. I NI NP R   Inspection Items I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair

Styles & Materials SIDING STYLE: LAP   SIDING MATERIAL: VINYL   EXTERIOR ENTRY DOORS: STEEL   WINDOW TYPES: THERMAL/INSULATED DOUBLE-HUNG TILT FEATURE   WINDOW MANUFACTURER: BETTER-BILT   APPURTENANCE: COVERED PORCH   OPENER MANUFACTURER: GENIE   GARAGE DOOR MATERIAL: METAL   TYPE: ONE AUTOMATIC   DRIVEWAY: CONCRETE

ROOFING

The home inspector shall observe: Roof covering; Roof drainage systems; Flashings; Skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations; and Signs of' leaks or abnormal condensation on building components.The home inspector shall: Describe the type of roof covering materials; and Report the methods used to observe the roofing.The home inspector is not required to: Walk on the roofing; or Observe attached accessories including but not limited to solar systems, antennae, and lightning arrestors.

PLUMBING SYSTEM

The home inspector shall observe: Interior water supply and distribution system, including: piping materials, supports, and insulation; fixtures and faucets; functional flow; leaks; and cross connections; Interior drain, waste, and vent system, including: traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation; leaks; and functional drainage; Hot water systems including: water heating equipment; normal operating controls; automatic safety controls; and chimneys, flues, and vents; Fuel storage and distribution systems including: interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting, and supports; leaks; and Sump pumps.The home inspector shall describe: Water supply and distribution piping materials; Drain, waste, and vent piping materials; Water heating equipment; and Location of main water supply shutoff device. The home inspector shall operate all plumbing fixtures, including their faucets and all exterior faucets attached to the house, except where the flow end of the faucet is connected to an appliance.The home inspector is not required to: State the effectiveness of anti-siphon devices; Determine whether water supply and waste disposal systems are public or private; Operate automatic safety controls; Operate any valve except water closet flush valves, fixture faucets, and hose faucets; Observe: Water conditioning systems; Fire and lawn sprinkler systems; On-site water supply quantity and quality; On-site waste disposal systems; Foundation irrigation systems; Spas, except as to functional flow and functional drainage; Swimming pools; Solar water heating equipment; or Observe the system for proper sizing, design, or use of proper materials.

I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair I NI NP R   Inspection Items x       4.0 INTERIOR DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS Comments:  x     x 4.1 INTERIOR WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES Comments: Toilet seat is missing lid at Upstairs Bath. Toilet won't flush unless lever is held down briefly at Master Bath. A "water hammer" was discovered when lower level toilet was flushed. Recommend a licensed plumber to correct these problems. x       4.2 HOT WATER SYSTEMS, CONTROLS, CHIMNEYS, FLUES AND VENTS Comments:  x       4.3 MAIN WATER SHUT-OFF DEVICE (Describe location) Comments: The main shut-off is the red knob beside water heater (For your info). I NI NP R   Inspection Items I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair

Styles & Materials WATER SOURCE: PUBLIC   WATER FILTERS: NONE   PLUMBING SUPPLY: PVC   DISTRIBUTION: CPVC   PLUMBING WASTE: PVC   WASHER DRAIN SIZE: 2" DIAMETER   WATER HEATER POWER SOURCE: ELECTRIC   CAPACITY: 50 GAL (2-3 PEOPLE)   MANUFACTURER: A.O. SMITH

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The home inspector shall observe: Service entrance conductors; Service equipment, grounding equipment, main overcurrent device, and main and distribution panels; Amperage and voltage ratings of the service; Branch circuit conductors, their overcurrent devices, and the compatibility of their ampacities and voltages; The operation of a representative number of installed ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls; The polarity and grounding of all receptacles within six feet of interior plumbing fixtures, and all receptacles in the garage or carport, and on the exterior of inspected structures; The operation of ground fault circuit interrupters; and Smoke detectors. The home inspector shall describe: Service amperage and voltage; Service entry conductor materials; Service type as being overhead or underground; and Location of main and distribution panels. The home inspector shall report any observed aluminum branch circuit wiring. The home inspector shall report on presence or absence of smoke detectors, and operate their test function, if accessible, except when detectors are part of a central system. The home inspector is not required to: Insert any tool, probe, or testing device inside the panels; Test or operate any overcurrent device except ground fault circuit interrupters; Dismantle any electrical device or control other than to remove the covers of the main and auxiliary distribution panels; or Observe: Low voltage systems; Security system devices, heat detectors, or carbon monoxide detectors; Telephone, security, cable TV, intercoms, or other ancillary wiring that is not a part of the primary electrical distribution system; or Built-in vacuum equipment.

I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair I NI NP R   Inspection Items x       5.0 SERVICE ENTRANCE CONDUCTORS Comments:  x       5.1 SERVICE AND GROUNDING EQUIPMENT, MAIN OVERCURRENT DEVICE, MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS Comments: Service entrance cables, grounding rod, and main disconnect are located on right side of home. Arrows indicate the location of the main disconnect. x       5.2 BRANCH CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS, OVERCURRENT DEVICES AND COMPATIBILITY OF THEIR AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE Comments:  x     x 5.3 CONNECTED DEVICES AND FIXTURES (Observed from a representative number operation of ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls) Comments: Electrical connections are made improperly. Connections must be place inside an approved box with a cover. Recommend a licensed electrician to correct. x       5.4 POLARITY AND GROUNDING OF RECEPTACLES WITHIN 6 FEET OF INTERIOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND ALL RECEPTACLES IN GARAGE, CARPORT, EXTERIOR WALLS OF INSPECTED STRUCTURE Comments:  x       5.5 OPERATION OF GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS) Comments:  x       5.6 SMOKE DETECTORS Comments:  x       5.7 LOCATION OF MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION PANELS Comments: Main panel box is located at garage. However, main disconnect (shut-off) is outside at meter base panel (for your information). I NI NP R   Inspection Items I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair

Styles & Materials ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS: BELOW GROUND   PANEL CAPACITY: 200 AMP   PANEL TYPE: CIRCUITS   ELEC. PANEL MANUFACTURER: SQUARE D   BRANCH WIRE 15 and 20 AMP: COPPER   WIRING METHODS: ROMEX   NUMBER 15 AMPS: (5)   NUMBER 20 AMPS: (11)   NUMBER 30 AMPS: (3)   NUMBER 40 AMPS: (2)

HEATING

The home inspector shall observe permanently installed heating systems including: Heating equipment; Normal operating controls; Automatic safety controls; Chimneys, flues, and vents, where readily visible; Solid fuel heating devices; Heat distribution systems including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units, convectors; and the presence of an installed heat source in each room. The home inspector shall describe: Energy source; and Heating equipment and distribution type.The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls.The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance. The home inspector is not required to: Operate heating systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Operate automatic safety controls; Ignite or extinguish solid fuel fires; or Observe: The interior of flues; Fireplace insert flue connections; Humidifiers; Electronic air filters; or The uniformity or adequacy of heat supply to the various rooms.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

The home inspector shall observe: Central air conditioning and permanently installed cooling systems including: Cooling and air handling equipment; and Normal operating controls. Distribution systems including: Fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with associated supports, dampers, insulation, air filters, registers, fan-coil units; and The presence of an installed cooling source in each room. The home inspector shall describe: Energy sources; and Cooling equipment type. The home inspector shall operate the systems using normal operating controls. The home inspector shall open readily openable access panels provided by the manufacturer or installer for routine homeowner maintenance The home inspector is not required to: Observe window air conditioners or operate cooling systems when weather conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage; Observe non-central air conditioners; or Observe the uniformity or adequacy of cool-air supply to the various rooms.

I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair I NI NP R   Inspection Items x       7.0 COOLING AND AIR HANDLER EQUIPMENT Comments:  x       7.1 NORMAL OPERATING CONTROLS Comments:  x       7.2 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS (including fans, pumps, ducts and piping, with supports, insulation, air filters, registers, radiators, fan coil units and convectors) Comments: Filter location is at top of stairs and in FROG. (see photos) Disposable filters are dirty. x       7.3 PRESENCE OF INSTALLED COOLING SOURCE IN EACH ROOM Comments:  I NI NP R   Inspection Items I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair

Styles & Materials COOLING EQUIPMENT TYPE: HEAT-PUMP   COOLING EQUIPMENT ENERGY SOURCE: ELECTRICITY   CENTRAL AIR MANUFACTURER: COMFORT MAKER   NUMBER OF A/C UNITS: ONE

INTERIORS

The home inspector shall observe: Walls, ceiling, and floors; Steps, stairways, balconies, and railings; Counters and a representative number of installed cabinets; and A representative number of doors and windows. The home inspector shall: Operate a representative number of windows and interior doors; and Report signs of abnormal or harmful water penetration into the building or signs of abnormal or harmful condensation on building components. The home inspector is not required to observe: Paint, wallpaper, and other finish treatments on the interior walls, ceilings, and floors; Carpeting; or Draperies, blinds, or other window treatments.

INSULATION AND VENTILATION

The home inspector shall observe: Insulation and vapor retarders in unfinished spaces; Ventilation of attics and foundation areas; Kitchen, bathroom, and laundry venting systems; and the operation of any readily accessible attic ventilation fan, and, when temperature permits, the operation of any readily accessible thermostatic control. The home inspector shall describe: Insulation in unfinished spaces; and Absence of insulation in unfinished space at conditioned surfaces. The home inspector shall: Move insulation where readily visible evidence indicates the need to do so; and Move insulation where chimneys penetrate roofs, where plumbing drain/waste pipes penetrate floors, adjacent to earth filled stoops or porches, and at exterior doors. The home inspector is not required to report on: Concealed insulation and vapor retarders; or Venting equipment that is integral with household appliances.

BUILT-IN KITCHEN APPLIANCES

The home inspector shall observe and operate the basic functions of the following kitchen appliances: Permanently installed dishwasher, through its normal cycle; Range, cook top, and permanently installed oven; Trash compactor; Garbage disposal; Ventilation equipment or range hood; and Permanently installed microwave oven. The home inspector is not required to observe: Clocks, timers, self-cleaning oven function, or thermostats for calibration or automatic operation; Non built-in appliances; or Refrigeration units. The home inspector is not required to operate: Appliances in use; or Any appliance that is shut down or otherwise inoperable.

COMPLIMENTARY PHOTO VIEWS

I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair I NI NP R   Inspection Items x       11.0 ATTIC VIEW Comments: View of Attic x       11.1 KITCHEN VIEW Comments: Kitchen View x       11.2 DINING ROOM VIEW Comments: Dining Room View x       11.3 LIVING ROOM VIEW Comments: Living Room View x       11.4 DEN VIEW Comments: Den View x       11.5 MASTER BEDROOM VIEW Comments: Master Bedroom View x       11.6 MASTER BATH VIEW Comments: Master Bath View x       11.7 UPSTAIRS BATH Comments: Upstairs Bath View x       11.8 OFFICE Comments: View of Office x       11.9 BEDROOM 1 Comments: View of Bedroom 1 x       11.10 BEDROOM 2 Comments: View of Bedroom 2 x       11.11 FINISHED ROOM OVER GARAGE Comments: View of FROG I NI NP R   Inspection Items I=Inspected, NI=Not Inspected, NP=Not Present, R=Not Functioning or in Need of Repair

SUMMARY

Cardinal Home Inspections PO Box 52241 Summerville, SC 29485 Ph. (843) 832-5740 Fx. (843) 832-3740

Customer Joe Homeowner Jane Homeowner

Home 555 New Place Rd. Summerville, SC 29485

This summary shall not contain recommendations for routine upkeep of a system or component to keep it in proper functioning condition or recommendations to upgrade or enhance the function, efficiency, or safety of the home.

This Summary is not the entire report. The complete report may include additional information of concern to the customer. It is recommended that the customer read the complete report.

EXTERIOR

2.0	WALL CLADDING FLASHING AND TRIM Not Functioning or in Need of Repair Mildew located on front window on second floor.
2.1	DOORS (Exterior) Not Functioning or in Need of Repair Side entry door at at Garage has a pet access door installed that negates a fire rated door.
2.4	DECKS, BALCONIES, STOOPS, STEPS, AREAWAYS, PORCHES AND APPLICABLE RAILINGS Inspected Deck needs cleaning with a "Deck wash" and seal with a waterproof sealant. Also, do the underside of deck if accessible.
2.6	EAVES, SOFFITS AND FASCIAS Not Functioning or in Need of Repair Corner boards at eave on left side (facing front) is loose. Recommend repair or replace as necessary.

PLUMBING SYSTEM

4.1

INTERIOR WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES Inspected, Not Functioning or in Need of Repair Toilet seat is missing lid at Upstairs Bath. Toilet won't flush unless lever is held down briefly at Master Bath. A "water hammer" was discovered when lower level toilet was flushed. Recommend a licensed plumber to correct these problems.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

5.3

CONNECTED DEVICES AND FIXTURES (Observed from a representative number operation of ceiling fans, lighting fixtures, switches and receptacles located inside the house, garage, and on the dwelling's exterior walls) Inspected, Not Functioning or in Need of Repair Electrical connections are made improperly. Connections must be place inside an approved box with a cover. Recommend a licensed electrician to correct.

Home inspectors are not required to report on the following: Life expectancy of any component or system; The causes of the need for a repair; The methods, materials, and costs of corrections; The suitability of the property for any specialized use; Compliance or non-compliance with codes, ordinances, statutes, regulatory requirements or restrictions; The market value of the property or its marketability; The advisability or inadvisability of purchase of the property; Any component or system that was not observed; The presence or absence of pests such as wood damaging organisms, rodents, or insects; or Cosmetic items, underground items, or items not permanently installed. Home inspectors are not required to: Offer warranties or guarantees of any kind; Calculate the strength, adequacy, or efficiency of any system or component; Enter any area or perform any procedure that may damage the property or its components or be dangerous to the home inspector or other persons; Operate any system or component that is shut down or otherwise inoperable; Operate any system or component that does not respond to normal operating controls; Disturb insulation, move personal items, panels, furniture, equipment, plant life, soil, snow, ice, or debris that obstructs access or visibility; Determine the presence or absence of any suspected adverse environmental condition or hazardous substance, including but not limited to mold, toxins, carcinogens, noise, contaminants in the building or in soil, water, and air; Determine the effectiveness of any system installed to control or remove suspected hazardous substances; Predict future condition, including but not limited to failure of components; Since this report is provided for the specific benefit of the customer(s), secondary readers of this information should hire a licensed inspector to perform an inspection to meet their specific needs and to obtain current information concerning this property.