Common Items That Present During Home Inspections This quiz covers some common items that show up during residential home inspections. Test your knowledge! All ovens are supposed to have what installed for safety? GFCI protection Anti-tip bracket A blast furnace Crumb catcher The garage freezer outlet is unique in that it is generally NOT protected by what? Mr. T A ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) An attack ninja A lock to prevent sleep walking/snacking A home inspector is NOT required to inspect what? The attic The crawlspace when the access is obscured with the home owner's belongings A low-slope roof on a dry summer day The garage Downspout extensions are generally recommended why? They make the house look spiffy They direct water down around the foundation They direct water away from the foundation So you can hit them with the lawnmower and make yard art A home inspector is first and foremost a safety inspector True False A home inspector is a code inspector True False Exterior outlets are supposed to be protected by what? Ground fault circuit interruptors (GFCI's) and waterproof enclosures GFCI's only Waterproof enclosure only An attack dog P traps are required at every plumbing drain except what? The bathroom sink The kitchen sink The bathtub or shower drain The toilet A staircase handrail should do what? Hurt someone that grabs it Be padded in case of falls Terminate to the wall, be between 34in and 38in above the nose of the tread or landing and be graspable There should be two rails, one for children at 30in and one for adults at 36in An air gap is generally required for which plumbing fixture? The toilet The bathtub The water heater The dishwasher
