INTERIOR On interior, begin your inspection in basement and then follow system throughout each floor in house. The system for inspecting interior is to begin with floor, go to walls and then ceiling, and then consider any appliances or other items in room. Move from room to room, always in same direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) so as to not miss any areas. If you see a door, open it! In utility room in basement, first notice floor, walls (possibly foundation walls are visible here), then ceiling (floor joists may be visible), then go to furnace, hot water heater, electrical panel, plumbing system, etc. When inspecting floors, walls and ceilings, scan entire area that is visible, not just one section. In a finished room you would notice floors, walls (including windows) and ceiling. Next look for heat sources, electrical outlets and switches, fireplaces, closets etc. In bathroom or kitchen, notice floor, walls and ceiling, then plumbing fixtures.

CONDITION While performing inspection, whether at exterior, interior or one of mechanical systems, note system first, then its relative condition. For example, if you were inspecting a wall on interior of home you would first note that wall is plaster, and then examine wall for cracks and irregularities.

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