Exterior
· Improper firewood storage (12” off ground or on a paved surface)
· Broken or uneven sidewalk slabs
· Missing guardrails/handrails on stairs, decks
· Peeling paint on siding, trim
· Branches on electrical service, against house/roof
· Debris
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Interior
· Broken window glass, missing screens
· Missing handrails on steps over 4 risers
· Peeling paint on walls, ceilings, trim
· Damaged plaster or drywall
· Fireplace tuckpointing
· Unvented or unheated bathrooms
· Double hung windows with broken counterweights
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Electrical
· Ungrounded or reversed polarity outlets
· Extension cord wiring
· Undersized electric panels (60 amp w/6+ circuits)
· Improper wiring-multiple circuits through joist holes: unsecured wiring
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Plumbing
· Improper (plastic) water supply lines
· Leaking sink traps, stacks, or laterals
· Missing/deteriorated grout around tubs
· Unvented fixtures
· Inadequate water pressure
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Mechanical
· Gas appliance without dedicated shut-off valve within 6 feet on same floor
· Furnace & water heater vents missing 3 screws/joint
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Fire
· Missing or inoperable smoke detectors
· Attached garages lacking adequate fire-rated walls, ceilings, and doors
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