2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

Engineer's Inspection o! the Property Lccaled at F'ar_.e 2a 2618 and 2626 Rucker Avenue, �verett, YJashi�c�lon inspector (1) chacks the water meter fur evidence of leakage in the water supply system; (2) measures the static water supply pressure and runs water in various locations in the building simultaneously to evaluate the suppiy piping tor design and deterioration: (3) checks the � operation and condilion of each tixturn; and (4) checks the water heater for cperation, leakage, and the presence o1 a reliet valve. Buildinq 2618 WATER SUPPIY PRESSURE: With no water being used, itte supply pressure was measured at 70 psi. The average pressure supplied throughout the region is about 60 psi. SUPPIY PIPING: 7he supply piping is a mixture of gaivanized iron and copper. Sort�e concern has been raised regetding possibie lead contamination oi v�ater from the solder in copper pipe; such a consideration is beyond the scope of this inspection. Rust was seen in the water when some of the faucets were turned on. Tttis often happens when a system or a partiCular fixiure is not used for a long time; it usually ciears up with regular use. H;t occurs where the plumbing is used regulariy, i; is an indication oi sediment in the water supply or excessive pipe corrosion. After running the water to check the ilow, I noted an unusual amount of sediment remeining in the fixtures. Such sediment can come irem a number oi possible sources, so�ne of which may be temporary and ot no concern. One possit+te source is excessive corrosion on the inside of the supply piping. There is greater than normal visible corrosion and slight leakage at some of the galvaniZed pipe joints. I would expect that the flow to the faucets on the upper level is quite severely reduced when ,,_.��,c�tF,i[LYBrious locations are operated simultaneously. With tho static suppyi{ua�._�..:.:�:�:�=:.�. -=•.:�:�[atided;.this would indicate that there is significant corrosion in the supqly-pipiAg:==--="•"� '•'->=_==�-_� CorroSion problems slowly get worse, until it becomes necessary to install ail new supply piping. I recommend that this be luriher investigated by a plumber. Ii any building of this age contains original galvanized iron supply piping, the piping is severely corroded. In ihe Puyet Sound region, galvanized iron piping is often'replaced at about 50 to 60 years of age. I found a leak in the supply piping to the upper level bathroom. DRAIN PIPING: 7he drain piping is a mixture of diHereni kinds of pipe. There is still some lead pipe in use. This is considered environmentally hazardous, and I suggest that it be rep�aced. I