The Interior InspectionThe Interior Inspection

Things to Observe:Things to Observe:

1.1. Walls, ceilings, floorsWalls, ceilings, floors

2.2. Stairways, balconies & railingsStairways, balconies & railings

3.3. Counters, cabinets & trimCounters, cabinets & trim

4.4. Safety glazing in areas subject to human Safety glazing in areas subject to human impactimpact

5.5. Representative number of Representative number of doors/windowsdoors/windows

Useful ToolsUseful Tools

FlashlightFlashlightGFCI TesterGFCI Tester Inspection MirrorInspection MirrorLadderLadderTape measureTape measureProbing instrumentProbing instrument

Walls, Ceilings & FloorsWalls, Ceilings & Floors

Note defects in plaster and drywall Note defects in plaster and drywall Report signs of water penetrationReport signs of water penetrationLook for evidence of wood rot near water Look for evidence of wood rot near water

sources, especially floorssources, especially floors Inspect separation walls between dwelling Inspect separation walls between dwelling

and attached garage:and attached garage:Double-faced drywallDouble-faced drywallFire rated doorFire rated door

Plaster DeteriorationPlaster Deterioration

Wavy & Sagging DrywallWavy & Sagging Drywall

Sidelight walls/ceilings looking for waving, Sidelight walls/ceilings looking for waving, bulging and saggingbulging and sagging

May indicate:May indicate:Water damageWater damageDetachmentDetachmentWarping or twisting studsWarping or twisting studs

Interior Stairways & BalconiesInterior Stairways & Balconies

Inspect for safety conditionsInspect for safety conditionsStair/riser consistencyStair/riser consistency

Headroom & proper lightingHeadroom & proper lightingStructural soundnessStructural soundness

Handrails and baluster spacingHandrails and baluster spacing

Counters & CabinetsCounters & Cabinets

Open doors and drawers to check for Open doors and drawers to check for operationoperation

Look for signs of wood rot under sinks or Look for signs of wood rot under sinks or signs of leakagesigns of leakage

Note presence of mold/mildewNote presence of mold/mildew

Doors & WindowsDoors & Windows

Check for:Check for: Defective hardwareDefective hardware Water penetration around exterior openingsWater penetration around exterior openings

Open a representative number of windowsOpen a representative number of windows Watch for:Watch for:

Missing hardwareMissing hardware Rotted sillsRotted sills

Fireplaces & Wood StovesFireplaces & Wood Stoves

Identify type of fireplace:Identify type of fireplace: Ie, gas logs, heating insert, masonry fire box, etc.Ie, gas logs, heating insert, masonry fire box, etc.

Perform visual inspection of:Perform visual inspection of: Hearth, mantel, firebox and damperHearth, mantel, firebox and damper

Not required to ignite or extinguish fireNot required to ignite or extinguish fire Not required to inspect interior of flueNot required to inspect interior of flue Not required to inspect fireplace insert flue Not required to inspect fireplace insert flue

connectionsconnections

Outlets, Heat Supply & PowerOutlets, Heat Supply & Power

Check outlets with tester to assure proper Check outlets with tester to assure proper grounding grounding

Test for reverse polarity using testerTest for reverse polarity using testerGFCIs should be present when outlet is GFCIs should be present when outlet is

within 6’ of water sourcewithin 6’ of water sourceTest GFCIsTest GFCIs

Each room should have a heat supplyEach room should have a heat supply

Water Supply & DrainageWater Supply & Drainage

Check all faucets for hot and cold waterCheck all faucets for hot and cold waterObserve water pressure and draining timeObserve water pressure and draining timeFlush toiletsFlush toiletsCheck shower & tubsCheck shower & tubsCheck smoke alarms on each floorCheck smoke alarms on each floorCheck CO detectorsCheck CO detectors

Outlet ProblemsOutlet Problems

Bathroom ProblemsBathroom Problems