2618 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

Engineer'S Inspection of the ('roperty Looaied 2, Page 26 2618 2nd 2626 Rucker M�enu�, Everett, Washi�:gtor� FAUCE7S AND FiXTURES: ! could not determine if the faucets and �iztures are in serviceabie condition because many were removed for redecorating of the units. , WATER HEA7ER: The water heater is a gas tired unit. It has a capacity of 50 gallons. The capaciry of the water heater is smaller than I would have expected fdr the potential use. This could be a nuisance at times. It has a pressure-temperature relief (P� valve. It is not strapped in plaCe for earthquake resistanoe as required by modern codes. MAINTENANCE: Because ot the age and condition of this plumbing system, I wouid expect the maintenance problems te be greater than normai. HOSE BIBS: The hose bibs are not of a trostproof design. They will be subject to freezing if they are not drained during cold weather. FREFZE HAZARD: The piping located in the uni�sulat2d exlerior walls is subject to freezing. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM: Evaivation of the sewage disposal system is beyond the scope of this inspection. SECTION 7. HEATING SYSTEM The irspeCtor defermines the rated capacity oi the heating equipment, where possible, so ihat he can evaluate its adequacy. He per(orms a visual inspection ot the assembled equipment for its condition, but he does not dismantle any portion of it. He operates the equipment, i( possible, and eva�uates the operation, but he uses no test equipment on it. He does not attempt to evaluate heat exciiangers because a reliable evaluation requires both dismantling and the use ot special equi;�ment. If a thorough evaluation of the mechanical equipment is required, � technician shoidd be employed. ", .-. �_, __;____ ^ _..� .�, .:�G.R�_ _ _ .��. _. .._._:3_ � • =='��ite•fris�"�ormay make appropriate recommendations for reducing heat toss or comment on whether the balance seems proper. 1-�oHcvar, complete heat loss analyses and belance measurements are beyond the scope of rhis inspection. Buildina 2618 SYST'EM BAIANCE: A heating system is said to be "balanced" if it is able to keep all oi the heated areas at a nearly-uniform temperature under most weather conditions. No direct heating Source is provided for the uppei level bathroom. ELECTRIC BASEBOARDS: Heat is providEd by electric baseboards. Care must be taken to avoid contact between the baseboards and curtains, blankets and other comtiustible materia;: ; many fires have resulted from such ccntact. This is a common heating svstem, but it prov:, poor air circulation. Even heating throughout ths living space is seldoi� achieved.