Home Inspections
A home inspection is a limited, non-invasive examination of the condition of a home at the time of the inspection, often in connection with the sale of that home. In New Jersey a Home inspection is conducted by Licensed Professional Home Inspector and are governed by the New Jersey Administrative Code
(N.J.A.C.) 13:40-15
The following systems and components are inspected in residential buildings and other related residential housing components:
Structural components
Exterior components
Roofing system components
Plumbing system components
Electrical system components
Heating system; components
Cooling system components
Interior components
Insulation components and ventilation system
Fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances
STRUCTURE
Foundation
Floors
Walls
Ceilings
Roof
EXTERIOR
All surfaces
Doors
Windows
Decks, Balconies, Porches, Steps, Stoops Walks
Driveways
Garages and door openers
ROOF
Roof Surface
Flashing
Drainage (gutters & leaders)
Chimney (exterior)
Skylights
PLUMBING
Water supply
All fixtures
Drain, Waste & Venting Systems
Hot Water System
Combustion Vents
Fuel Distribution Systems
Drainage systems
ELECTRICAL
Service Entrance
Main Disconnects
All Panels (main & subs)
Grounding
Wiring
Over Current Protection
Amperage & Voltage
HEAT
All Installed Heating systems
Combustion Vent & Chimney
Storage Tanks
COOLING
Central Systems
Through-The-Wall Systems
*Only when temps are above 65 Degrees for 24 hours*
INTERIOR
Walls, Ceilings & Floors
Steps, Stairs & Railings
All Cabinets
Doors & Windows
Kitchen Appliances
INSULATION & VENTILATION
All Insulation in All Unfinished spaces – (Crawl Spaces and Attics in July)
Mechanical Ventilation Devices (fans in kitchen & bath)
Describe type of insulation and how ventilation is terminated (attic, exterior)
FIREPLACES
Inspect All Solid Fuel Burning Appliances
All Related Chimneys and Vents