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PHASE 2 PROPERTY INSPECTION REPORT

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Date: Sept. 27, 2011 Buyers Name __Krishna Garimella____________________________________ Phone # __309-648-8607_________________ Property Address ___7112 Angelina________________________________ Lot No. _______ Block No. _______ City _______Irving______________________________________ Texas, Zip __75039_____ County ___Dallas________

TYPE OF HOME Two Story FOUNDATION TYPE Slab on Grade

Other: _________

Other: _________

WALLS 1. Anchorage: Bolts _Bolted, Nailed_and straps___ 1. Is bottom sill plate pressure preservative treated __Yes_______ 2. Exterior walls double platted and joints offset ____Yes_____ 3. Non-Bearing walls Size _2 x 4 and 2 x 6________/ Spacing ____16 on center_____ 4. Do drilling & notching of non-load walls meet requirements ____Yes_____ 5. Baring walls Size ___2 x 4 and 2 x 6______/ Spacing ___16 on center______ 6. Do notching & boring of load baring walls meet requirements ____Yes_____ 7. Are windows and doors framed with Jack Studs or Trimmers _____Yes_____ 8. Type of exterior wall bracing: Structural Sheathing 9. Lintels properly installed above windows and doors ___None in place______ 10. Exterior masonry in place at the time of this inspection. _____No____ (The maximum vertical distance between ties shall not exceed 24 inches, and the horizontal distance shall not exceed 36 inches) Note: Not all of the veneer ties are in place at the time of this inspection. ROOF STRUCTURE A. TYPE: Trusses Rafters Other: _______________ RAFTER Size __2 x 6 _____ Spacing ____24 on center_____

PURLINS Size __2 x 6____ Purlins support properly Spaced __Yes_______

RIDGE BOARD Size __2 x 6_____ HIP RIDGE BOARD Size __2 x 8_____ CEILING JOISTS Size __2 x 6 & 2 x 10_____ Spacing ____24 & 16 on center_____ ROOF SHEATHING 1. Thickness ___7/8______ 2. Flashing, felt paper, drip edge in proper locations ___Yes______ ROOFING MATERIAL Composition Other: ___________

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FLASHING Flashing properly installed __No_______. (Drip flashing, jack flashing, step flashing and counter flashing, etc.) B. ATTIC VENTILATION Does roof ventilation meet current building standards? __Yes____ Are the eave or cornice vents are installed, insulation shall not block the free flow of air? A minimum of 1-inch space shall be provided between the insulation and the roof sheathing at the location of the vent. __Yes_____

ELECTRICAL Above Ground Service _________ 1. Service Size __200 amp box rating_______ 2. Service Location __Garage_______

Underground Service _____XX____

HVAC 1. Heating Type: ___Gas_______ Number of Units: __2_______ Location: __Attic_________ 2. Attic mounted: Walkway decked to unit (Min. 22 Wide) ____Yes____ 3. Attic mounted: 30 work clearance on control side of unit ____Yes_____ 4. Attic mounted: Service Light & Receptacle ___Yes______ 5. Central AC _Condenser not in place________ AC Coil in Place: ____Yes______ 6. Ductwork __Flex Duct_________________ PLUMBING 1. Water Supply: Public Supply __XX_______ On-Site Well _________ 2. Waste Public System __XX_______ On-Site Septic ________ 3. Water distribution material ____PEX_____ 4. Proper plumbing ventilation ___Yes_______ 5. Are roof level vent stacks painted to help protect from UV breakdown. ___No________ 6. Water lines properly secured to studs are ceiling joists to help prevent knocking and banging ___Yes_____ 7. Water lines properly protected from nail punctures ____No_______. WATER HEATER 1. Type: Gas ___XX__ Electric _____ Number of Units: _________ 2. Size _No In Place________ 3. Location: ___Garage_______________ MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTS Are bathroom and utility mechanical exhaust vent terminated to the exterior of the house? _Yes____ DRYER EXHAUST FLUE Does the dry flue meet current mechanical installation standards? ___Yes___

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Items in need of repair before Sheetrocking.

Foundation 1) The veneer ledge has a negative slope on the south and southeast sides of the structure. This condition will cause water to stand behind the exterior veneer / cladding. This condition should be further evaluated and corrected as necessary. 2) Reminder: IRC Foundation Drainage - R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection so as to not create a hazard. Lots shall be graded so as to drain surface water away from foundation walls. The grade away from foundation walls shall fall a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) within the first 10 feet (3048 mm). Roof Structure Framing 3) The cut ends of the rafters do not rest fully against the top ridge board. The top ridge board is not properly sized for the rafters that rest on them. This condition does not meet current building standards. 4) One of the jack rafters in not in contact with the hip board over the northeast corner bedroom. Wall & Ceiling Framing 5) The wall insulation is missing in the 6) One of the joist hangers over the back porch does not have enough fasteners (nails) in place. 7) The bottom plate storm straps are not fastened to the bottom plates. This condition was observed at all of the exterior walls. 8) One of the anchor bolt nuts is not secured in place on the southeast corner of the garage. 9) The current installation of the PEX water distribution manifold appears to violate the fire separation code for fire separation between the garage and the main house. This condition should be further evaluated and corrected as necessary. 10) The electrical and plumbing openings in the fireblocking needs to be properly sealed in the interior walls between the front living area and the wall cavity at the stairwell and in the interior wall of the master bathroom shower area. 11) Joist hangers are needed at the master bedroom, master bathroom and dining area box ceilings. 12) The fireblock in the chimney chase area has been breached with flex ductwork. This condition does not meet current building codes. Stairwell 13) The risers for the stairwell do not have a consistent height. Some of the steps are up to .5-inches off from the next step. This condition does not meet current building codes and should be corrected for reasons of safety. Roof Covering 14) The water heater vent pipe roof level flashing details are not properly installed into the roofing material. This condition should be corrected prior to installing the sheetrock to help prevent water damage. 15) The dripedge flashing details are improperly installed over the felt paper on all sides of the roof structure.

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Plumbing 16) The plumbing pipes and distribution lines are not properly protected at the first and second floor top plates and second floor bottom plates. The metal protect plate should drop 2-inches below the top plate and should extend 2inches above the second floor bottom plate. This condition was observed throughout the house. 17) The cleanout in the kitchen exterior wall and the master bathroom exterior wall need to be turned outward so the cleanout can be accessed from the exterior wall. 18) The PCV liner for the master bathroom shower bench is poorly installed at the corners of the bench. This condition should be corrected to help prevent future water problems at these locations. Mechanical 19) The flex ducts turn too sharply in various locations through the structure. The main locations that need to be addressed are located over the kitchen area, master bathroom shower, family room, media room and in the chimney chase. 20) There is a hole in the air return chase over the kitchen area that needs to be properly sealed. 21) The primary condensate drain lines running off both of the HVAC coil housing are not equipment with a p-trap. This condition does not meet the manufacturers installation requirement and needs to be corrected.

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Picture Log

The dripedge flashing details are improperly installed over the felt paper on all sides of the roof structure.

The water heater vent pipe roof level flashing details are not properly installed into the roofing material. This condition should be corrected prior to installing the sheetrock to help prevent water damage.

The veneer ledge has a negative slope on the south and southeast sides of the structure. This condition will cause water to stand behind the exterior veneer / cladding. This condition should be further evaluated and corrected as necessary.

The bottom plate storm straps are not fastened to the bottom plates. This condition was observed at all of the exterior walls.

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One of the anchor bolt nuts is not secured in place on the southeast corner of the garage.

The current installation of the PEX water distribution manifold appears to violate the fire separation code for fire separation between the garage and the main house. This condition should be further evaluated and corrected as necessary.

The plumbing pipes and distribution lines are not properly protected at the first and second floor top plates and second floor bottom plates. The metal protect plate should drop 2-inches below the top plate and should extend 2-inches above the second floor bottom plate. This condition was observed throughout the house.

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The cleanout in the kitchen exterior wall and the master bathroom exterior wall need to be turned outward so the cleanout can be accessed from the exterior wall.

There is a hole in the air return chase over the kitchen area that needs to be properly sealed. The wall insulation is missing in the front living area.

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The flex ducts turn too sharply in various locations through the structure. The main locations that need to be addressed are located over the kitchen area, master bathroom shower, family room, media room and in the chimney chase.

The flex ducts turn too sharply in various locations through the structure. The main locations that need to be addressed are located over the kitchen area, master bathroom shower, family room, media room and in the chimney chase.

The fireblock in the chimney chase area has been breached with flex ductwork. This condition does not meet current building codes.

The flex ducts turn too sharply in various locations through the structure. The main locations that need to be addressed are located over the kitchen area, master bathroom shower, family room, media room and in the chimney chase.

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The electrical and plumbing openings in the fireblocking needs to be properly sealed in the interior walls between the front living area and the wall cavity at the stairwell and in the interior wall of the master bathroom shower area.

Joist hangers are needed at the master bedroom, master bathroom and dining area box ceilings.

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One of the joist hangers over the back porch does not have enough fasteners (nails) in place.

One of the jack rafters in not in contact with the hip board over the northeast corner bedroom.

The PCV liner for the master bathroom shower bench is poorly installed at the corners of the bench. This condition should be corrected to help prevent future water problems at these locations.

The cut ends of the rafters do not rest fully against the top ridge board. The top ridge board is not properly sized for the rafters that rest on them. This condition does not meet current building standards.

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The primary condensate drain lines running off both of the HVAC coil housing are not equipment with a p-trap. This condition does not meet the manufacturers installation requirement and needs to be corrected.

The risers for the stairwell do not have a consistent height. Some of the steps are up to .5-inches off from the next step. This condition does not meet current building codes and should be corrected for reasons of safety.

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It has been a pleasure providing this inspection service for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me or call my cell phone @ 972-743-5588. You Can Visit Our Website at: www.a-action.com Brian P. Murphy

A-Action Home Inspection Group

817-467-0213 or 972-572-4500 Professional Real Estate Inspector TREC #3948
brian@a-actionhomeinspection.com www.a-action.com

Your Home Consultant for Life

Brian

Murphy - Operator & Lead Inspector of A-Action Home Inspection Group Certified Code Inspector - ICC #5186355-R5 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwelling Certified Residential Electrical Inspector ICC #5186355-E1 Licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector #3948 (Texas Real Estate Commission - TREC) Licensed Certified Applicator (Texas Structural Pest Control Service - SPCS) In Pest & Wood Destroying Insect Treatment and Inspections - SPCS #11260 Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC) Third party Inspector and Fee Inspector #98429 Member of International Code Council (ICC) Certified Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) & Stucco Third Party Inspector Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Certified Third Party Moisture Analysis Inspector Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Member of Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) 2005 President of the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors (TAREI) TAREI Certified Professional Inspector Member of the Texas Real Estate Commission Inspectors Advisory Committee American Society of Home Inspectors MEMBER #211910 Certified Septic Inspector #112881 IC National Association of Waste Water Transportation, Inc (NAWT)

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