Home Inspection Glossary

interior inspections

Axiom will inspect:

• A representative number of doors and windows by opening and closing them;
• floors, walls and ceilings;
• stairs, steps, landings, stairways and ramps
• railings, guards and handrails; and
• garage vehicle doors and the operation of garage vehicle door openers, using normal operating controls.

We will describe:

We will report as in need of correction:

• improper spacing between intermediate balusters, spindles and rails for steps, stairways, guards and railings;
• photo-electric safety sensors that did not operate properly; and
• any window that was obviously fogged or displayed other evidence of broken seals.

What is not inspected or required (see Standards of Practice):

• inspect paint, wallpaper, window treatments or finish treatments.
• inspect floor coverings or carpeting.
  inspect central vacuum systems.
• inspect for safety glazing.
  inspect security systems or components.
• evaluate the fastening of islands, countertops, cabinets, sink tops or fixtures.
• move furniture, stored items, or any coverings, such as carpets or rugs, in order to Inspect the concealed floor structure.*
  move suspended-ceiling tiles.
• inspect or move any household appliances.*
  inspect or operate equipment housed in the garage, except as otherwise noted.
• verify or certify the proper operation of any pressure-activated auto-reverse or related safety feature of a garage door.*
• operate or evaluate any security bar release and opening mechanisms, whether interior or exterior, including their compliance with local, state or federal standards.
• operate any system, appliance or component that requires the use of special keys, codes, combinations or devices.
  operate or evaluate self-cleaning oven cycles, tilt guards/latches, or signal lights.
• inspect microwave ovens or test leakage from microwave ovens.
  operate or examine any sauna, steam-generating equipment, kiln, toaster, ice maker, coffee maker, can opener, bread warmer, blender, instant hot-water dispenser, or other small, ancillary appliances or devices.
• inspect elevators.
• inspect remote controls.
  inspect appliances.*
• inspect items not permanently installed.
  discover firewall compromises.
• inspect pools, spas or fountains.
• determine the adequacy of whirlpool or spa jets, water force, or bubble effects.
  determine the structural integrity or leakage of pools or spas.