California SB 422 – Pool Safety Act
As if selling real estate didn’t have enough liability, it has now become part of a home inspection to check certain safety features of a pool no matter what. If your home inspector is not certified, insured, or accustomed to inspecting swimming pools it could transfer extra liability onto the Realtors and sellers if someone becomes injured or drowns.
Understanding Firewalls
Garage firewalls are often over-looked in a home inspection. This system is intended to slow the spread of fire from the garage into the living space. Your home inspector should carefull evaluate the integrity of the firewall, and report on any breaches.
Why Smoke Detectors Beep at 2:00 AM
Why do Smoke Detectors Beep at night? There is an explanation. Learn some background and solve the mystery.
SDG&E “Red-Tags”
SDG&E has begun to Red-Tag gas appliances in the house more than ever before. Many of these items are outside the scope of a home inspection. Be sure your home inspector checks for these items so that you aren’t left with expensive repairs, or no hot water.
House Fires Caused By Heaters
Heating equipment is a leading cause of house fires. Find out what type of heating equipment is responsible for the most fires.
Your Toilet Should Last 50 Years…
Every component in a house will require repair or replacement. Here is a guide to the expected life of everyday items and appliances in a house.
Identifying Problem Roofs
Inspecting the roof is an important part of a home inspection. There are dozens of types of roofs. The one common aspect of every roof is that they all fail eventually. Here is a comparison of the most common roofing materials, and what you should expect from them.
