Home inspection: Checklist #3

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Examining the home's interior

Editor's note: This information is adaptedfrom the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's ResidentialRehabilitation Inspection Guide, 2000. Clickhere for other stories and checklists in this series.

Inspection checklist
3- Building Interior
DATA								CONDITION/NEEDED REPAIRS
Basement/crawl space
Floor height
Floor material
Wall material
Insulating materials

Interior spaces
*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

Bathroom
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor/wall material
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Heat source
120 volt outlets				GFCI protected?
	Replace						Retain
Lavatory
Toilet
Tub/shower
Ventilation source

Kitchen
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor covering
Window size(s)
Counter space, l.f.
Undercounter cabinets, l.f.
Overhead cabinets, l.f.
Heat source
No. of 120 volt outlets
Separate 120 volt, 20 amp. refrig. outlet?
240 volt range outlet?
Gas outlet?
			Replace		Retain
Dishwasher (20 amp.)
Disposal (20 amp.)
Exhaust fan
Other

Storage spaces
Location				Size
Location				Size
Location				Size
Location				Size

Stairs/hallway
Ceiling/wall material
Floor material
Three-way light control?
Smoke detector?
Handrail height
Railing height
Tread/riser dim.
Stair width				Head room
Structural integrity

Laundry/utility room
Ceiling/wall material
Floor covering
Plumbing connections adequate?
Dryer vent?
			Replace		Retain
Laundry tub
Floor drain present?
			Replace		Retain
Washer
Dryer
240 volt outlet?
Gas outlet?

Fireplace flues
Opening		Location		Size		Depth



Attic
Height of highest point
Means of access
Ventilation, clear area (s.f.)
Signs of roof leakage
Type of insulation				Depth

Whole building thermal efficiency tests
Conduct pressurization test?
Scan interior for heat loss?

Sound transmission control
Conduct sound transmission tests?

Asbestos
Evidence of asbestos?

Lead
Evidence of lead-based paint?
Water test conducted?

Radon
Radon test conducted?

Tornado room
Requires structural inspection?

Inspection checklist
3- Building Interior
DATA								CONDITION/NEEDED REPAIRS
Basement/crawl space
Floor height
Floor material
Wall material
Insulating materials

Interior spaces
*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

*Room*
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor material
Door size(s)
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Trim
No. 120 volt outlets				240 volt
Heat source
Skylights

Bathroom
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor/wall material
Window size(s)
Closet size(s)
Heat source
120 volt outlets				GFCI protected?
	Replace						Retain
Lavatory
Toilet
Tub/shower
Ventilation source

Kitchen
Dimensions				Height
Ceiling/wall material(s)
Floor covering
Window size(s)
Counter space, l.f.
Undercounter cabinets, l.f.
Overhead cabinets, l.f.
Heat source
No. of 120 volt outlets
Separate 120 volt, 20 amp. refrig. outlet?
240 volt range outlet?
Gas outlet?
			Replace		Retain
Dishwasher (20 amp.)
Disposal (20 amp.)
Exhaust fan
Other

Storage spaces
Location				Size
Location				Size
Location				Size
Location				Size

Stairs/hallway
Ceiling/wall material
Floor material
Three-way light control?
Smoke detector?
Handrail height
Railing height
Tread/riser dim.
Stair width				Head room
Structural integrity

Laundry/utility room
Ceiling/wall material
Floor covering
Plumbing connections adequate?
Dryer vent?
			Replace		Retain
Laundry tub
Floor drain present?
			Replace		Retain
Washer
Dryer
240 volt outlet?
Gas outlet?

Fireplace flues
Opening		Location		Size		Depth



Attic
Height of highest point
Means of access
Ventilation, clear area (s.f.)
Signs of roof leakage
Type of insulation				Depth

Whole building thermal efficiency tests
Conduct pressurization test?
Scan interior for heat loss?

Sound transmission control
Conduct sound transmission tests?

Asbestos
Evidence of asbestos?

Lead
Evidence of lead-based paint?
Water test conducted?

Radon
Radon test conducted?

Tornado room
Requires structural inspection?

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