Foundations - Basements - Under-Floor Areas

- Foundation and other support components
- Under-floor ventilation
- Location of under-floor access opening(s)
- Wood separation from soil
- Presence of drainage systems or sump pumps within foundation footprint
- Presence or absence of seismic anchoring and bracing components

Exteriors

- Surface grade, hardscaping and drainage within six feet of the inspected building or
  associated primary parking structure
- Wall cladding, veneers, flashing, trim, eaves, soffits and fascias
- Exterior portions of a representative sampling of doors and windows
- Attached decks, porches, balconies, stairs, columns, walkways, guard-rails and handrails

Roof Coverings

- Roof coverings
- Flashing, vents, skylights and other penetrations
- Roof drainage systems

Attic Areas and Roof Framing

- Framing and sheathing
- Access opening(s) and accessibility
- Insulation material(s)
- Ventilation

Plumbing

- Supply, waste, and vent piping
- Fixtures, faucets and drains
- Water heating equipment, including combustion air, venting, connections,
  energy sources, seismic bracing, and temperature-pressure relief valves
- Functional flow of water supply and functional drainage at fixtures
- Gas piping and connectors
- Cross-connections

Electrical Systems

- Service conductors, equipment, and capacity
- Panels and overcurrent protection devices
- Service and equipment grounding
- Wiring types and methods
- A representative sampling of switches, receptacles, and light fixtures
- Ground-fault circuit-interrupters

Heating Systems

- Heating equipment and operation using normal user controls
- Venting systems
- Combustion and ventilating air
- Energy source and connections
- Heating distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting,
  duct insulation, outlets, radiators, piping systems and valves

Central Cooling Systems

- Cooling equipment and operation using normal user controls
- Cooling distribution system(s) including a representative sampling of ducting,
  duct insulation, outlets, piping systems and valves
- Energy source and connections
- Condensate drains

Fireplaces and Chimneys

- Chimneys, flues, dampers and associated components
- Fireboxes, hearth extensions and permanently installed accessory components
- Manufactured solid-fuel or gas-burning appliances

Building Interior

- Walls, ceilings and floors
- Security bars, ventilation components, and a representative sampling of doors and
  windows
- Stairs, handrails, and guardrails
- Permanently installed cabinet and countertop surfaces
- Safety glazing in locations subject to human impact

Pools and Spas

- Location and type of pool or spa examined
- Conditions limiting or otherwise inhibiting inspection
- Enclosure and related gates
- Hardscaping and drainage related to the inspected pool or spa
- Condition of visible portions of systems, structures, or components
- Normally necessary and present equipment such as: lights, pumps, heaters, filters, and
  related mechanical and electrical connections