How to Inspect the Basement Configuration
While the inspector is in the basement inspecting the structure the first item that will need to be determined is the configuration of the basement. Please review the entire procedure below.
NACHI SOP
International Standards of Practice for Performing a General Home Inspection
3.3. Basement, Foundation, Crawlspace & Structure
I. The inspector shall inspect:
B. The basement.
II. The inspector shall describe:
N/A
III. The inspector shall report as in need of correction:
N/A
IV. The inspector is not required to:
B. Move stored items or debris.
Axium SOP Differences
Axium Requires: The inspector will describe the configuration of the basement.
Tools Needed
No tools required to inspect the Basement Configuration.
Procedure
- While inspecting the structural basement we will want to make note of the configuration of the basement. There are no pictures required for this section.
Common Defects
- The basement appeared to be finished with no permits.
Common Mistakes
- Describing the wrong type of configuration.
Report / Software
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