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Bath, Kitchen, Laund
Home inspectors should know the following about BKL!
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the first 4 steps when performing a Water Flow Test in the Bathroom? (1/3) | 1) Check for plumbing attached to the sink, toilet, & shutoffs 2) Touch the trap & jiggle the pipes to check for stability 3) Turn the hot water on/off (left faucet) temp = 120℉ 4) Turn the cold water on (right Faucet) temp = > 80℉ |
| What are the second 4 steps when performing a Water Flow Test in the Bathroom? (2/3) | 5) Leave the cold water on & look for leaks 6) Turn on the shower/tub's cold water 7) Straddle the Toilet seat basin between your legs and gently move side to side to check for looseness 8) Flush Toilet & check for water flow changes for tub/sink |
| What are the last 3 steps when performing a Water Test in the Bathroom? (3/3) | 9) Turn off the shower & fill the tub 6"-10" 10) Turn off the water & watch if the water drains from the tub 11) Turn off the sink |
| When performing a Water Pressure Test in the Bathroom where else should an inspector be checking for leaks? | 1) Top of vanity 2) Near faucets 3) Supply & Drain line connections 4) Water staining around the tub, surround, & toilet |
| What are the steps for testing electrical in the Bathroom? | 1) Check the outlets with GFCI tester 2) Turn on/off the Ventilation Fan 3) Turn on/off light switch 4) Notate if there is a heating system |
| What are the 6 steps when inspecting the interior of a Bathroom? | 1) Caulking around the shower/tub 2) Faucets & other fixtures 3) Ceiling, door, floor (conditions & material types) 4) Is there a heating device 5) Open/close windows 6) Take 2 pics A: Toilet & Sink B: Toilet, Tub/Shower, Floor |
| What are the 5 steps when inspecting the plumbing for the Kitchen? | 1) Open cabinet under the sink 2) Gently jiggle/touch pipes for stability 3) Turn left on/off Faucet (hot) - test for temperature = 120℉ 4) Turn on Right (cold) Faucet 5) Look under the sink for leaks ** If dishwasher present use rinse cycle |
| What are the 5 steps after testing the plumbing in the Kitchen? | 1) Open/close cabinets/drawers 2) Gently lift on counter tops 3) Turn on/off stove/oven - take temperature 4) Open/close refrigerator/freezer - take temperature of both 5) Take pictures of appliances & their model information |
| Name the 3 steps for checking electrical in the Kitchen | 1) Check Outlets with GFCI tester 2) Turn on/off Ventilation fan 3) Turn on/off light switches |
| What are the 5 steps for inspecting the interior of a Kitchen? | 1) Ceiling, doors, floors (condition & Material Type used) 2) Heating device present 3) Open/close windows 4) Take 2 pictures (left and right sides of the kitchen) 5) Prior to leaving, triple check you turned off the stove, oven, and dishwasher |
| TRUE or FALSE The inspection of the Laundry region of the home is to determine whether or not the Washer and Dryer work | FALSE This is to confirm that the plumbing and electrical systems match the appliance specifications, and that the dryer vents properly to the outside |
| What are the 2 types of Dryers? | 1) Gas 2) Electric |
| What is the standard size voltage a Dryer requires? | 220Volts ** Apartments & Condos may use 110Volts |
| Propane Gas Powered Dryers have 4 main components that an inspector should know. What are they | 1) 3/8" NPT Gas Connection 2) 1/8" NPT Pipe Plug 3) Certified Stainless Steel Flexible Connector 4) Gas Supply Shutoff Valve |
| IRC, Section M15.1 The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall discharge to ________. Air shall not be exhausted into the Attic, Soffits, Ridge Vents, or Crawlspace | Outside/Outdoors |
| The ducting material shall have a ________ interior finish and be constructed of metal having a minimum thickness of 0.0157" | Smooth |
| The duct shall be ________ diameter, per IRC, M1504.1 | 4" |
| The maximum length of the exhaust duct shall be ________ from the connection to the transition duct from the dryer to the outlet terminated | 35' |
| TRUE or FALSE Always recommend that your client reviews the Dryer service manual for proper ducting material that should be used for their Dryer | TRUE |
| TRUE or FALSE You should include in your report that your client should periodically have their Dryer Vents cleaned/cleared | TRUE Clogged Dryer Vents are one of the biggest offenders of House Fires |
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normandesch