Common use of SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION Clause in Contracts

SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION. It is understood and agreed that this Inspection is a limited visual examination of certain readily accessible systems and components (designated for inspection herein) using normal operating controls and without disassembling any access panels. This inspection is not technically exhaustive and will not detect concealed or latent defects. Inspection is limited to visual observations of apparent condition existing at the time of the inspection only. The inspection will be performed in according to the "Standards of Practice" of State of Illinois (referred to herein as “inspection guidelines”). These standards of practice inform you of what a home inspector should report, and what is not expected of the home inspector to report. (A) If the property consists of a single family residence, townhouse or multi-family residence, the readily accessible areas of the following systems and components will be inspected and/or described: Structural components – foundation and framing; floor, wall, ceiling and roof structures. Exterior Components - siding, trims ▇▇▇▇▇, soffits, fascia, flashing, windows, doors, decks, and balconies. Roof – roof covering, roof drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrations. Plumbing System - water supply and distribution systems including fixtures and faucets, the drain, waste and vent systems, the water heating equipment and venting systems, and the fuel distribution systems and sump pumps. Electrical Systems - service drop, service entrance conductors, service grounding, main disconnects interior components of service panels and sub-panels, conductors’ overcurrent protection devices, GFCIs, accessible outlets and representative number of installed lighting fixtures and switches. Heating System - installed heating equipment, heat distribution systems, and visible vent systems. Air-Conditioning System - installed central and through wall cooling equipment. Interior Components - walls, ceiling, floors, railing, counters, a representative number of cabinets, doors and windows, fireplaces, garage doors and openers. Insulation & Ventilation - insulation and vapor barriers in unfinished spaces, ventilation systems in attic and foundation areas, kitchen baths, and laundry. (B) If the property consists of a condominium unit, the standard visual inspection will cover only the following systems and components within the condominium unit: interior rooms, doors, windows, electrical system including circuit breaker box and electrical outlets and fixtures, plumbing fixtures and plumbing system, and any central heating and air conditioning units and systems and water heaters located within the condominium unit and the following major appliances: range, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the inspection of any system or component is subject to being visible and readily accessible without dismantling the system or component or using a ladder or similar device to view such system or component. Such inspection also excludes all of the exclusions set forth in Paragraph 3 below and is subject to all of the limitations set forth in Paragraphs 4 and 5 below. (C) Not withstanding anything to the contrary herein, the inspection of any building system or component is subject to being visible and readily accessible without dismantling the system or component or using a ladder or similar device greater than 12 feet in length. Crawl spaces will not be entered if there is less than three feet of clearance or inspector feels endangered. Such inspection expressly excludes all of the exclusions set forth in Paragraph 3 below and is subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraphs 4 and 5 below.

SCOPE OF THE INSPECTION. It is understood and agreed that this Visual Home Inspection - The Home Inspection you receive is a limited non-invasive, visual examination of certain the readily accessible systems and components (designated for items identified in the inspection herein) using normal operating controls and without disassembling any access panelsreport. This The inspector is not an expert every building craft or profession. Therefore, the home inspection that we conduct is not technically exhaustive exhaustive. Latent and concealed defects and deficiencies are excluded from the inspection: equipment, items and systems will not detect concealed be dismantled, nor will furniture, appliances or latent defects. Inspection is limited personal effects be moved to visual observations of apparent condition existing at the time of the inspection onlyconduct this inspection. The inspection is designed only to identify unsafe/non-functioning systems, structures and/or components that were exposed to view and apparent as of the time/day of the inspection. A written inspection report will be performed in according to describe and identify the "Standards inspected systems, structures or components of Practice" of State of Illinois (referred to herein as “inspection guidelines”). These standards of practice inform you of what a home inspector should reportthe building inspected, and what is not expected shall list any unsafe or non functioning systems, structures, and components observed during the inspection. A written inspection report will include a evaluation of the home inspector to report. (A) If the property consists of a single family residencefollowing: Exterior; wall coverings, townhouse or multi-family residencetrim, the readily accessible areas of the following systems protective coating and components will be inspected and/or described: Structural components – foundation sealants, windows and framing; floordoors, wallattached porches, ceiling and roof structures. Exterior Components - sidingdecks, trims steps, balconies, handrails, guardrails, carports, ▇▇▇▇▇, soffits, fasciafascias and visible exterior portions of the chimney. Roofs; roof covering materials, gutters and downspout systems, visible flashing, windows, doors, decks, and balconies. Roof – roof covering, roof drainage systems, flashingsvents, skylights, chimneys, and roof penetrationsany portions of the chimneys and flues visible from the exterior. Plumbing System - Plumbing; visible water supply lines, visible waste/soil and distribution systems including vent lines, fixtures and faucets, domestic hot water system and fuel source. Electrical; service drop through the drainmain panel, waste and vent systemssubpanels including feeders, the water heating equipment and venting systemsbranch circuits, connected devices, and lighting fixtures. Heating and Air Conditioning; fuel source, heating equipment, heating distribution, operation controls, flue pipes, chimneys and venting, auxiliary heating and cooling units. Interiors; walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors, steps, stairways, balconies and railings. Insulation and Ventilation; type and condition of the fuel distribution systems insulation and sump pumps. Electrical Systems - service drop, service entrance conductors, service grounding, main disconnects interior components of service panels ventilation in viewable unfinished attics and sub-panels, conductors’ overcurrent protection devices, GFCIs, accessible outlets and representative number of grade areas as wall as the installed lighting fixtures and switches. Heating System - installed heating equipment, heat distribution systems, and visible vent mechanical ventilation systems. Air-Conditioning System - installed central Fireplaces and through wall cooling equipment. Interior Components - walls, ceiling, floors, railing, counters, a representative number of cabinets, doors Stoves; includes solid fuel and windows, gas fireplaces, garage doors stoves, dampers, fireboxes and openershearths. Insulation & Ventilation - insulation and vapor barriers in unfinished spacesAttached garages or carports; framing, ventilation systems in attic and foundation areassiding, kitchen baths, and laundry. (B) If the property consists of a condominium unit, the standard visual inspection will cover only the following systems and components within the condominium unit: interior rooms, roofs doors, windows, electrical system including circuit breaker box and electrical outlets and fixtures, plumbing fixtures and plumbing system, and any central heating and air conditioning units and installed electrical/mechanical systems and water heaters located within the condominium unit and the following major appliances: range, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Notwithstanding anything pertaining to the contrary herein, operation of the home. The inspection report is a written opinion of a licensed professional home inspector based upon what was visible and evident at the time of the inspection. The report is not compliance or certification for past or present governmental codes or regulations of any system or component kind. The report is subject no a listing of repairs to being visible and readily accessible without dismantling the system or component or using a ladder or similar device to view such system or component. Such inspection also excludes all of the exclusions set forth in Paragraph 3 below be made and is subject to all not intended for use as a guide in re-negotiating a real estate transaction. Inspection Standards - It is understood and agreed that this inspection will be conducted in accordance with the American Society of the limitations set forth Home Inspectors (ASHI) and in Paragraphs 4 and 5 belowaccordance with Washington State Standards of Practice 308-408C standards and/or licensing requirement. A copy of these standards will be made available upon request with your inspector or can be obtained online at ▇▇▇. (C) Not withstanding anything to the contrary herein, the inspection of any building system ▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇ or component is subject to being visible and readily accessible without dismantling the system or component or using a ladder or similar device greater than 12 feet in length. Crawl spaces will not be entered if there is less than three feet of clearance or inspector feels endangered. Such inspection expressly excludes all of the exclusions set forth in Paragraph 3 below and is subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraphs 4 and 5 below▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.