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Connecticut Home Inspections
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Kitchens share common components
with other rooms in the home that need to be inspected. The
plumbing fixtures,
electrical, floors, walls
ceilings, etc. need evaluating. Some things are more specific in
kitchens.
GFCI (ground fault circuit
interrupter), protection for electrical outlets near the sink
have been required in new homes since the late 1980's. GFCI protection may not be a requirement
for homes built before it became code but they are a recommended upgrade.
Cabinets and counter tops are part of what is required to be evaluated in
the inspection. At Schaefer, we operate kitchen appliances in most
cases, even though they are not required to be inspected by the State of
Connecticut Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors.
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Ventilation
is important in baths. Fans that vent to the exterior of the home is
the best way to vent baths; however, a window is acceptable.
Because of
the water usage in baths, there are specific areas of the baths that are
prone to damage over time if plumbing leaks or spillage is allowed to take place . Floors next to the toilet, tub and sink can be significantly
damaged if a plumbing leak has gone unchecked for long periods of time. Poor control of shower
water can damage floors from consistent spillage. In baths with tile
walls, the tile must be examined to be sure they are sound. Loose tile
and poor grouting
in a tub or shower can allow water seepage into the wall causing damage. |
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