Common Defects -Fire Protection

    Here are some common items found on a typical inspection

    A room with pipes and wires in it
    Exposed foam insulation in crawl space
    Exposed foam insulation is a Hazard as the fumes given off by exposure to flame are deadly. It must be covered by an approved material such as sheetrock.
    A ceiling with some wood and white sheeting
    Exposed foam insulation at rim joist
    Exposed foam insulation is a Hazard as the fumes given off by exposure to flame are deadly. It must be covered by an approved material such as sheetrock.
    A white fan mounted to the side of a wall.
    Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
    Smoke detectors must be properly installed. No part may be closer than 6″ to ceiling / wall junction and no further than 12″. Carbon monoxide detectors are required within 10 feet of all sleeping areas (in hallway outside bedrooms).
    A wooden ladder leaning up against the wall.
    House/garage fire separation
    There may not be any openings in the house / garage fire separation.