A defect or not a defect , that is the question.
Leaking shingles
YES, this is a defect
This basis for complaint (in other words people group reporting discrimination), constituted over 50% of all fair housing complaints in 2023.
People with disabilities, Followed by discrimination by race (17%)
This type of house typically has gable framed roofs higher than 12/12 pitch?
A-frame house
This type of piping typically corrodes on the inside before the outside, especially for hot water piping, and can cause low water pressure and blockages over time.
Galvanized
45 year old water heater currently in use.
NO, if it functions, it is not a defect
The largest gap in home ownership exists between black homeowners and non-hispanic white home owners. When adjusted for population, what is the percent difference between home ownership in these groups?
There are 28% less black homeowners than non-hispanic whites, lowered from a 30% difference in 2013.
What letter comes before the word "vent" when describing a type of metal venting typically used for water heaters and furnaces?
B-Vent
Why are manhole covers round instead of square?
Round covers cannot fit through the opening, but a square one could be turned sideways and dropped through the corners.
A missing outlet cover plate
YES, a child or other could get electrocuted.
Which of the following transaction types resulted in the most fair housing claims in 2023:
Rental, Lending, Sale, Insurance, HOA/Condo
Rental, representing 82% of all fair housing complaints, followed by Sales at 1.78%
Where do you find a TPR Valve?
Water Heater or Boiler
This type of pipe can be identified by its softness and the fact that it is often connected to other pipes or fittings with a solder bulb.
What year did new Home Inspection legislation adapt the definition of the word "DEFECT"?
2021
Lyndon B Johnson
What is EPDM?
A type of synthetic rubber roofing
What should you find installed in the discharge line between a sump pump and 12" above the floor of a basement?
A Check Valve