Collapse all 1. Substructure
Foundations, basements & crawlspaces
Review structural components, material conditions, support piles, insulation effectiveness and drainage. 5 - Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No cracking, spalling, sagging, rust, or shifting. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Some surface cracking, rust, shifting or spalling may be visible. Insulation or drainage may be in need of maintenance. Still cosmetically fair and generally in working function as designed. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Evidence of severe cracking, sagging, rust, shifting, rot, and/or spalling. Significant insulation or drainage issues may be present. No immediate safety concerns, but individual components are beyond their useful service life. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Visibly in poor condition. Past the point of repair, replacement required. May warrant a structural review. N/A
2. Envelope
Superstructure, Supporting Frame, Load-Bearing Walls / Pillars, Exterior Doors, Windows, Cladding, Balconies, Decks
Superstructure, Supporting Frame, Load-Bearing Walls / Pillars 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No sagging, corrosion, cracking, shifting, or leaking. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Some minor cracking, drainage issues, sagging, corrosion or shifting. Still cosmetically fair and generally in working function as designed. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Evidence of significant cracking, sagging, swelling, corrosion, leaks, or shifting. Repair is needed to address, but no immediate safety concerns are present. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Visibly in poor condition. Past the point of repair, replacement required. May warrant a structural review. N/A
Exterior Doors 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No sagging, corrosion, cracking, shifting, or leaking. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Some minor cracking, drainage issues, sagging, corrosion or shifting. Still cosmetically fair and generally in working function as designed. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Evidence of significant cracking, sagging, swelling, corrosion, leaks, or shifting. Repair is needed to address, but no immediate safety concerns are present. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Visibly in poor condition. Past the point of repair, replacement required. May warrant a structural review. N/A
Windows 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No sagging, corrosion, cracking, shifting, or leaking. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Some minor cracking, drainage issues, sagging, corrosion or shifting. Still cosmetically fair and generally in working function as designed. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Evidence of significant cracking, sagging, swelling, corrosion, leaks, or shifting. Repair is needed to address, but no immediate safety concerns are present. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Visibly in poor condition. Past the point of repair, replacement required. May warrant a structural review. N/A
Cladding 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No sagging, corrosion, cracking, shifting, or leaking. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Some minor cracking, drainage issues, sagging, corrosion or shifting. Still cosmetically fair and generally in working function as designed. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Evidence of significant cracking, sagging, swelling, corrosion, leaks, or shifting. Repair is needed to address, but no immediate safety concerns are present. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Visibly in poor condition. Past the point of repair, replacement required. May warrant a structural review. N/A
Balconies, Decks 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No sagging, corrosion, cracking, shifting, or leaking. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Some minor cracking, drainage issues, sagging, corrosion or shifting. Still cosmetically fair and generally in working function as designed. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Evidence of significant cracking, sagging, swelling, corrosion, leaks, or shifting. Repair is needed to address, but no immediate safety concerns are present. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Visibly in poor condition. Past the point of repair, replacement required. May warrant a structural review. N/A
3. Roof
Insulation, Decking, Shingles, Panels, Membranes, Gutters, Eaves, Flashing, Downspouts, Skylights, Penetrations
Insulation, Decking, Shingles, Panels, Membranes 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No leaking or drainage issues evident. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Minor damage visible to shingles, roofing panels, or flashing, but not yet resulting in leaks. Damage to gutters or downspouts impeding drainage. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Significant damage to or missing shingles, missing insulation, rust on roofing panels, or damage to roofing membrane. Regular leaks occurring, but not beyond repair, and not posing an immediate health or safety risk. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Regular leaks or drainage issues occurring causing damage to other building components, or posing a risk to health and safety. Past the point of repair, replacement required. N/A
Gutters, Eaves, Flashing, Downspouts 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No leaking or drainage issues evident. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Minor damage visible to shingles, roofing panels, or flashing, but not yet resulting in leaks. Damage to gutters or downspouts impeding drainage. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Significant damage to or missing shingles, missing insulation, rust on roofing panels, or damage to roofing membrane. Regular leaks occurring, but not beyond repair, and not posing an immediate health or safety risk. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Regular leaks or drainage issues occurring causing damage to other building components, or posing a risk to health and safety. Past the point of repair, replacement required. N/A
Skylights, Penetrations 5 – Excellent - New construction and/or no visible defects in any respect. 4 - Good - Some minor defects that can be addressed through routine maintenance. No significant damage or defect visible. No leaking or drainage issues evident. 3 - Adequate - In need of some repair. Minor damage visible to shingles, roofing panels, or flashing, but not yet resulting in leaks. Damage to gutters or downspouts impeding drainage. 2 - Poor - Significant repair needed. Significant damage to or missing shingles, missing insulation, rust on roofing panels, or damage to roofing membrane. Regular leaks occurring, but not beyond repair, and not posing an immediate health or safety risk. 1 - Failed - Critical defects affecting function, health, or safety. Regular leaks or drainage issues occurring causing damage to other building components, or posing a risk to health and safety. Past the point of repair, replacement required. N/A
4. Interiors
Interior walls, interior doors, signage, stair treads, risers, landings, and handrails, floor and ceiling finishes
Interior Walls, Partitions, Ceilings, Floors
Interior Doors and Windows
Interior Stairs and Landings
Interior Fittings, Finishes (including Paint) and Signage
5. Conveyance
Elevators, Powered Lifts 6. Plumbing
Fixtures, Water Distribution, Sanitary Waste, Storm Water, Drainage
Water Distribution, Sanitary Waste, Storm Water, Drainage
7. HVAC
Furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, heat exchangers, air handlers, baffles, chimneys, vents, thermostats and controls
Energy Supply, Furnaces, Boilers
Radiators, Air Conditioners
Heat Exchangers, Air Handling Units
Control Systems, Balancing
Hot Water Distribution Systems, Chimneys, Vents
8. Electrical
Panels, outlets, lighting, communications, security systems, generators
Communiciations, Security Systems
9. Fire Protection
Sprinklers, standpipes, fire escapes, emergency signage
Sprinklers, standpipes, fire escapes, emergency signage
10. Equipment
Any Equipment Related to Building Function Valued Over $10,000
Examples: Arena Ice Maker, Mechanic Shop Vehicle Lift, Swimming Pool Chlorine Plant, etc.
Examples: Arena Ice Maker, Mechanic Shop Vehicle Lift, Swimming Pool Chlorine Plant, etc.
11. Site
Roadways / driveways / parking lots and their associated signage, markings and equipment, pedestrian paths, fences, walls, landscaping structures and site utilities
Roadways Driveways Parking Lots Vehicle Signage Road Markings Traffic Control Equipment Pedestrian Paths Fences Walls Landscaping Structures Site Utilities