Help the client prepare for inspection day.

 

Advise the property owner to follow the steps listed below. It will help the inspector complete the inspection in a timely manner and help avoid a re-inspection/re-inspection fees.

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Make sure all utilities are on:

Gas

Electricity

Water

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Provide unencumbered access to these locations:

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• Breaker Panel

Clear access to and a 3 foot by 3 foot unencumbered, obstruction free area in front of the panel.

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• Water Heater

Clear access to and a 3 foot by 3 foot unencumbered obstruction free area in front of the water heater.

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• Attic Access

Make sure there is a clear access to the attic hatch or ladder. This includes removing the car from the garage for attic accesses located there.

Remove or cover clothes in closet when attic hatch is located there, or leave a note for the inspector it is okay to open the attic hatch with the clothes in place.

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• Furnace

Need unencumbered access to furnace location and a 30 inch  work space in front of furnace and clear for the full length of the furnace.

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• Condenser

Need unencumbered access to condenser location.

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Finally remove pets from the property. This is a safety factor for the inspector.

 

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