WAC
WAC 308-408C-020 Ethics—Statement of purpose.
In order to ensure the integrity and high standard of skill and practice in the home inspection profession, the following rules of conduct and ethics shall be binding upon the inspector. The home inspector must: (1) Provide home inspection services that conform to the Washington state home inspectors' SOP. (2) Provide full written disclosure, to the home inspector's client, of any business, familial, or financial relationships or other conflicts of interest between the home inspector and any other party to the transaction. Written disclosure is required prior to the client's signing of the preinspection agreement. Disclosure is required to ensure the consumer's right to freely pick a home inspector of the buyer's or seller's choice and prevent collusion between the home inspector and the parties to the transaction. Parties may include, but are not limited to, buyers, sellers, appraisers, real estate licensees, mortgage representatives, title companies, vendors and service contractors.
Heating/Cooling returns are not allowed in these rooms.
Bathrooms or Garages.
There should be no heating/cooling returns installed in bathrooms.
12 feet apart
Electrical receptacles should be located within 12 feet of each other.
perfectly vertical
Plumb means?
Z-flashing
The horizontal seam between two panel siding boards should have
WAC 308-408C-130 Air conditioning systems.
The inspection of the air conditioning system includes the cooling equipment; cooling distribution equipment and the operating controls.
Fire-rated
The door between a house and its garage.
and
The common walls between an attached garage and the home's living space.
At least 8 feet above.
All electrical wires should clear flat roofs by at least 8 feet.
18 inches above the garage slab
Gas- and oil-fired water heaters located in garages must be 18 so that gasoline vapors are not ignited.
J-molding
Siding flashing alongside windows is called
WAC 308-408C-070 Structure.
An inspection of the structure will include the visible foundation; floor framing; roof framing and decking; other support and substructure/superstructure components; stairs; ventilation (when applicable); and exposed concrete slabs in garages and habitable areas.
Where should the gas shutoff valve be located for each appliance?
As close as possible to each appliance
Which is the best conductor of electricity? Copper or Aluminum?
Copper
lift the float
How to test a sump pump.
18x24
The minimum size for the access to a crawlspace is 18x24 inches.
308-408C-120 Heating system.
The inspection of the heating system includes the fuel source; heating equipment; heating distribution; operating controls; flue pipes, chimneys and venting; auxiliary heating units.
What is a "drip leg" and where is one located?
The drip leg serves as a collection area for sediment in order to reduce the potential for clogged gas valves on burners.
pushing the test button
The proper way for an inspector to test a GFCI receptacle.
Bladders
Water pressure tanks typically have bladders.
You'll find these hanging at least 15 inches above the counter top.
Wall cabinets
WAC 308-408C-110 Electrical system.
The inspection of the electrical system includes the service drop through the main panel; subpanels including feeders; branch circuits, connected devices, and lighting fixtures.
oil filter and shut-off valve emerge from a basement wall
oil tank is buried outside
What is a sequencer on an electric furnace?
control that ensures that its individual elements do not all turn on at the same time
leaving solids behind
A drainpipe that slopes too much.
idk or iuhno!
What is - The standard answer for any code questions.