Photos – Defective Items
The following Images are a collection of unusual defective inspection items.
Structure
This is a pair of crushed beams sitting on a column. A shim plate would have prevented this problem.
Chimney
This appliance chimney lacks a liner. This is a monoxide hazard in the house.
Electrical
Pyrolysis is occurring on sub floor above basement laundry light. This is a fire hazard!
Electrical
Two smaller wires are tapped in with the mains. These wires should pass through a circuit breaker prior to distribution in the house. This is a fire hazard.
Plumbing
It would be difficult to run a snake through this access fitting.
Plumbing
This situation is asking for a backup in the sewer line.
Heating
Presence of loose flaking Asbestos on steam piping is a health hazard.
Electrical
Lack of proper wiring makes this a shock hazard.
Structure
Beam should rest on cement foundation in "beam pocket" with an air gap all around.
Plumbing
This steel fitting in the copper water line will cause cathodic corrosion, which will lead to leaks.
Roofing
The roof is past it's intended life.
Structure
The steel post in the basement was rusted through to the concrete core.
Heating
Nothing wrong here. It was interesting that the home owner took time to polish the copper pipes and paint the iron pipes black.
Plumbing
The leaking trap was replaced with a vacumn hose.
Plumbing
The leaking water from this trap was being caught by a diaper!