Plumbing System

During a standard home inspection, the plumbing items below are inspected:

1.  Interior water supply and distribution system including:

• piping materials, including supports and insulation
• fixtures and faucets
• functional flow
• leaks
• cross connections

2.  Interior drain, waste and vent system, including:

• traps; drain, waste, and vent piping; piping supports and pipe insulation
• leaks
• functional drainage

3.  Hot water systems including:

• water heating equipment
• normal operating controls
• automatic safety controls
• chimneys, flues and vents

4.  Fuel storage and distribution systems including:

• interior fuel storage equipment, supply piping, venting and supports
• leaks

5.  Sump pumps