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Non-Standard Systems And
Personal Property
 Non-standard items are items or systems that may or may not be part of the real estate transfer but fall outside the scope of a home inspection and the Standards of Practice. Non-standard items usually fall into a number of catagories such as;
1) Personal Property - Certain appliances are considered personal property, even when they convey with real estate. Testing, inspection, analysis, or opinion of condition or function of personal property is not within the scope of a home inspection. Such appliances include, but are not limited to, space heaters, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, washer/dryer combination units, televisions and stereo systems, window air conditioners, and countertop microwave units.
2) Non-Standard Systems - Certain non-standard systems can be so unique in their installation, operation, and maintenance that any testing,, inspection, analysis, or opinion of the condition or function of such non-standard systems is not within the scope of a home inspection. Such non-standard systems include, but are not limited to, central cleaning systems, water modification systems (purifiers, filters, and softeners), lawn irrigation systems, landscape lighting systems, intercom systems, free-standing fireplaces (sometimes called Franklin stoves), and solar heating systems.
3) Health and Enviromental Testing - Some enviromental hazards may be mentioned in the report but require additional lab tests to determine the existance and seriousness of the condition. These conditions include, but are not limited to; Radon, dangerous molds, asbestos, formeldahyde, lead and lead paint.
4) Fire and Safety Inspections - Some systems and equipment in a home require a specific knowledge and additional time and testing to fully and properly evaluate and are outside the scope of the Standards Of Practice. Such systems include, but are not limited to, security systems, fire suppression systems, playground equipment, elevators, pools and spas. A expert qualified in these systems should be consulted.
Recommendations
- Recommend obtaining from seller any installation, user, or maintenance manuals or guides for all personal property and non-standard systems that are conveying with the property.
- Recommend asking seller about any previous problems, service, testing, or inspections of any personal property and non-standard systems that are conveying with the property.
- Recommend further evaluation, inspection, and/or testing, as appropriate, and before close of escrow, of any personal property or non-standard systems that are conveying with the property.
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