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Created by Juan Jimenez

Home Inspection Quiz

1 / 10

What professional needs to be called to address this defect?

HVAC Contractor

Structural Engineer

Electrician

Plumber

Nope! A structural engineer needs to be called because the top chord of the floor truss was cut.

Correct! A structural engineer needs to be called because the top chord of the floor truss was cut.

2 / 10

What is the white stuff on the wall called?

Effervescence

Evanescence

Efflorescence

3 / 10

What is the effect of this defect?

Sewer gasses into the home

Damage to the water heater

Leaks under the sink

Slow draining

Not even close...

Bingo!

4 / 10

Complete the diagram.

Gutter flashing

Kickout flashing

Counter flashing

Fascia flashing

Close! It's kickout flashing

Nice! That's correct.

5 / 10

What is the defect here?

 

PVC pipes are not allowed for this application

The primary and secondary drain line are connected

There is asbestos insulation which is a health hazard

Trick Question. There is no defect here

Wrong! The primary and secondary drain line are plumbed together. The secondary drain line prevents damage to the ceiling below in case the primary gets clogged. Plumbing them together totally defeats the purpose.

Correct! The primary and secondary drain line are plumbed together. The secondary drain line prevents damage to the ceiling below in case the primary gets clogged. Plumbing them together totally defeats the purpose.

6 / 10

There are two defects here. One is that the balusters are too far apart, but thats grandfathered. The other is that the handrail is not ________

Graspable

Properly Secured

Continuous

High enough

Nope. The handrail is not continuous. Handrails need to be continuous from the bottom step to the top step. In this stairwell, there is a handrail on the right, and then on the left.

Yes! The handrail is not continuous. Handrails need to be continuous from the bottom step to the top step. In this stairwell, there is a handrail on the right, and then on the left.

7 / 10

What is missing behind the chimney

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Crickets are required behind chimneys that are 30" wide or wider

Crickets are required behind chimneys that are 30" wide or wider

8 / 10

Well, what is the defect?

No flashing installed

Missing Sealant on the nails

Cracks in the slates

Improper siding material

Nah. Not it.

Absolutely! This area is going to leak every single time it rains.

There was no active leak at the time of inspection

9 / 10

What is the defect here?

Backwards plumbing

Improper dishwasher drain connection

Improper drain pipe material

Lead supply pipes

Incorrect. The correct answer was D. Click Here to learn more about dishwasher drain line connections.

Good Job! Click Here to learn more about dishwasher drain line connections.

10 / 10

In what year was lead based paint banned?

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