Tree house Safety Inspection - 04/29/10 03:58 PM

Tree house Inspection
Tree houses are great fun for kids, but danger is inherent when you let children play in trees.   Inspectors should be aware of a tree house on a property and warn the owners of their potential hazards. 
Power Lines 
 Despite what we know about power line dangers for residential homes and commercial structures, homeowners sometimes build tree houses near power lines, perhaps due to space constraints. This situation increases the likelihood that children will be electrocuted or burned in a tragic treehouse fire, as it becomes quite easy for them to climb onto the power lines or … (0 comments)

Tree house Safety Inspection - 04/29/10 03:52 PM
Tree house Inspection
Tree houses are great fun for kids, but danger is inherent when you let children play in trees.   Inspectors should be aware of a tree house on a property and warn the owners of their potential hazards. 
Power Lines 
 Despite what we know about power line dangers for residential homes and commercial structures, homeowners sometimes build tree houses near power lines, perhaps due to space constraints. This situation increases the likelihood that children will be electrocuted or burned in a tragic treehouse fire, as it becomes quite easy for them to climb onto the power lines or deliberately … (0 comments)

Lead free Certification it is the law - 04/28/10 04:13 PM
If you are not lead-safe certified, Distubing just six square feet of could cost you big time!

Any contractor, from plumbers to electrians, to painters who distub lead paint while working in a pre-1978 home , shool or day care center, now much be certified. If you're not, you can face tens of thousand of dollars in fines, plus, you  put the heath of your self, your workers and your customers at risk, which could result in lawsuits. One class certifies you for five years, it's that easy!  

EPA Press Announcements:
April 2010    April 23, 2010 -- EPA … (2 comments)

Air Quality and House Vents - 04/27/10 11:04 PM
The primary purpose of venting is to allow air quality to flow through the house in unoccupied areas such as the raised foundation, and attic, if the house did not breath, stale air will cause the air quality to be offensive mostly doing the winter months. At any point you open the crawl space vents or slide them open you possibly will allow animals to enter the attic or enter the raised foundation area some animals find crawl space electrical wiring insulation very tasty! and if you have a floor furnace, that is a very warm spot for the critters! Animal relief … (5 comments)

childproofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children - 04/26/10 11:01 PM
 
Childproofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
 
About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury to your child, yet easy for you to use. It's important to follow installation instructions carefully. In addition, if you have older children in the house, be sure they re-secure safety devices. Remember, too, that no device is completely childproof; determined … (5 comments)

Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard - 04/22/10 11:03 PM
Maytag Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
 
Name of product: Maytag(r) and Jenn-Air(r) brand dishwashers
 
Units: About 2.3 million
 
Manufacturer: Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa
 
Hazard: Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
 
Incidents/Injuries: Maytag has received 135 reports of dishwasher fires, … (7 comments)

Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard - 04/22/10 06:09 PM
 
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 797-5912, ext. 108 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
 
Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
 
Name of Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove
 
Units: About 200
 
Importer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
 
Manufacturer: Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway
 
Hazard: The stove’s door can … (2 comments)

Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard - 04/22/10 05:58 PM
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 797-5912, ext. 108 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
 
Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
 
Name of Product: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove
 
Units: About 200
 
Importer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
 
Manufacturer: Jøtul AS, Fredrikstad, Norway
 
Hazard: The stove’s door can dislodge … (0 comments)

Replacing your water heater - 04/22/10 01:27 AM
 
 
Gas Water Heaters are sold with warranties covering 12 years, 9 years, and 6 years and sizes 100 gallons, 50 gallons, 40 gallons, 30 Gallons, and 20 gallons. You need to consultant with a specialist for your needs.
Replacing a water heater or knowing when to replace water heaters involves a lot of skill. There is obvious ways; a leak in the body of the heater requires immediate replacement. If there is a major malfunction, such as complete or partial loss of hot water supply, leakage around plumbing fittings or the appearance of excessive corrosion on the heater body … (4 comments)

The HUD property report and appraisal could limit your ability to bid on a HUD home! - 04/21/10 06:23 PM
This explains why some first time buyers are frustrate with trying to buy a home.
Via Richard Weisser Coweta Fayette Real Estate:
In Newnan Georgia, the competition for HUD properties can be fierce, and sometimes the bidding can get a little out of hand. But often, those seeking to purchase a property with only $100 down make a serious tactical error:
They don’t realize that the HUD price listed is not a suggested bid price, but is set based on a true appraisal of the property. Which means that any on bids over the list price  an insured loan will be limited … (0 comments)

A ride back to the future - 04/21/10 05:23 PM

"Down Town" that is the way Angelians refer to the Historic District, City Of Los Angeles, if you ask them " how do I get to City Hall"? they just simply say "Down Town", the Angel Flight is also "Down Town" in the historical district of Los Angeles, it is referred to as the shortest train ride you can experience but if you use the flight of stairs next to the track you will appreciate that the ride is enjoyable. 
 
Stairs going up! Take them if you want to burn a few calories!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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House Numbers - 04/20/10 03:08 AM
House Numbers
Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new owner never had to think about it, leaving them clueless as to why it was placed where it is or why a particular color or size was chosen. These numbers are more important than you probably realize, and a lot of thought goes into making sure they are visible.
 
House numbers should be clear enough so that police, the fire department, paramedics, etc., can quickly locate properties in an emergency. Numbers are often the only way that first-responders can identify their intended … (8 comments)

The Realtor pay for home inspection - 04/19/10 08:19 AM
Currently 50 percent of the homes sold today are short sales, and the banks are selling properties “as is” there is still a need to get a Home Inspection, this property had delayed maintance and some major components removed.

A large percentage of homes in Los Angeles County have an age of more than 80 years or more which means that knob and tube wiring was a normal electrical wiring installation. Unfortunately, many real estate agents, who don't like bargaining with banks, are advising clients that home inspections are of no value as a bargaining tool, since banks don't negotiate … (2 comments)

Using duct tape on roofing vents - 04/18/10 04:37 AM
Just continue the discussion of DUCT TAPE it is used for body work on cars, Star Wars actors used it to make their costumes out of it. it is used to seal roof vents as well, such as in this picture. Cats are very creative! This is a inspection I did recently: 

 
Frezbie anyone!
 

Cool Kat! that is a flower pot not a sleeping basket! Inspector Russel like cats and I thought this was a cool shot, my neighbor cat spends his days in my yard, that is not a complain it just a fact that I have gotten use … (1 comments)

Clothes Closet Lighting - 04/15/10 01:12 AM
 
Clothes Closet Lighting
 
People don’t often think about the fire risks posed by the light in their clothes closet, but it’s one of the few places in the house where a source of high heat can get too close to flammable materials. Lighting must be installed safely with adequate separation from clothes, boxes and other flammables stored in the closet.  Additionally, the quality of the light, as well as bulb efficiency, will influence your lighting choices.
 
The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) on "Permitted Luminaires and Clearance from Clothing"
 
The IRC defines a "luminaire" as follows:
a … (6 comments)

For Sale By Owner - 04/13/10 12:46 PM
I just got off the phone with Homeowner that was looking for some one to come over to their home and give them some advise on selling their home without a Realtor, from my discussion with this person, this is the very kind of Home owner that need a Real Estate Professional more than anyone, by my discussion with her told me she should have been looking for a Realtor not someone that would teach her how to sell her home herself.
Her selling her home is like a person in court without a trial lawyer? A person before the Internal Revenue with out … (3 comments)

Staging for the Grand Prix - 04/10/10 10:37 PM

 
This picture was taken from the balcony of a condo I inspected over looking the staging of the grand Prix downtown Long Beach! On a clear day you can see Avalon California (Catalina Island)
 

 
This is a view of the Long Beach Convention Center, walking up to the Condo each day! Walking Distance to anything in Long Beach downtown! And watch the Grand Prix from your balcony!
Fred Sweezer Sr
Http://www.TheLongBeachHomeInspector.com 
1-562-234-2689
 
 
 
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Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings - 04/09/10 04:05 PM
 
Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings
 
As the cost of energy rises, resource supplies become precious and the public becomes increasingly aware of environmental dangers associated with the burning of fossil fuels, home energy efficiency has become more than a fringe concern. Homeowners worldwide are currently enhancing their homes’ energy efficiency, although owners of historic homes have met some unique challenges: How do you introduce new architectural elements into an old home without interfering with its original design? As luck would have it, this concern is somewhat balanced by energy-saving qualities already present in many historic homes that reduce … (2 comments)

What Homebuyers Should Expect from a Home Inspector - 04/08/10 05:29 PM
 
 
What Home-buyers Should Expect from a Home Inspector
 
 
 The days of people asking their father-in-law to inspect a house before they buy it are over. Home-buyers now understand that there is a lot of money at stake and a certified home inspection is the only safe bet.
 
Despite this fact, however, there is still some uncertainty about what home-buyers can anticipate when they hire a certified home inspector. Here are some of the basics that home-buyers should expect from someone who has received professional home inspection training:
Standards of Practice: Good home inspectors will give home-buyers … (0 comments)

Attached Garage Fire Hazards - 04/01/10 06:35 AM
Attached Garage Fire Hazards
 The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we'd like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below. Secondly, garage fires do happen, and we'd like you to make sure that a fire cannot not easily spread to the rest of your house. While you can perform many of the recommendations in this article yourself, it is a good idea to hire A Certified Property Inspector to make sure your home is safe from a garage fire.
 Why … (5 comments)

 
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