Dan/Fla
Member
- Joined
- Jan 15, 2002
- Professional Status
- Certified Residential Appraiser
- State
- Florida
Been a while since I have been asked to do FHA inspection on an older home. So have a few questions.
1. I know we used to comment and need installation of hand-rail if 3 or more steps to home and or porch which leads to home. I think I read were that is not required anymore, unless we deem it a safety issue. However do we note anyway?
2. Paint chipping on aluminum sided home built 1947 I know we recommend scraping, sanding and painting. But is it required for whole home even though only noted at front of home. Realtor stated just the area noted. Where I have always stated the house?
3. Wood to ground clearance on a detached garage, it is touching now. Like I said been a awhile but I seem to remember 4” out building 6” subject. Is this correct or does someone have better numbers.
4. Access under home the subject has about 10 to 11” vertical, My camera fits for some shots but what is those numbers, I believe this is not large enough.
5. Home vacant, electricity and water are on but never got hot water, and C h & A units did not come on nor did inside fan. Though circuits are on require inspection only; not repair if we do not know correct?
It appears FHA is relaxing rules I need to make a check list for these things again, does anyone have one? Had VC sheets on inspection but it still does not have it all, our items.
1. I know we used to comment and need installation of hand-rail if 3 or more steps to home and or porch which leads to home. I think I read were that is not required anymore, unless we deem it a safety issue. However do we note anyway?
2. Paint chipping on aluminum sided home built 1947 I know we recommend scraping, sanding and painting. But is it required for whole home even though only noted at front of home. Realtor stated just the area noted. Where I have always stated the house?
3. Wood to ground clearance on a detached garage, it is touching now. Like I said been a awhile but I seem to remember 4” out building 6” subject. Is this correct or does someone have better numbers.
4. Access under home the subject has about 10 to 11” vertical, My camera fits for some shots but what is those numbers, I believe this is not large enough.
5. Home vacant, electricity and water are on but never got hot water, and C h & A units did not come on nor did inside fan. Though circuits are on require inspection only; not repair if we do not know correct?
It appears FHA is relaxing rules I need to make a check list for these things again, does anyone have one? Had VC sheets on inspection but it still does not have it all, our items.