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Connecticut Home Inspections
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Kitchens share common components
with other rooms in the home that need to be inspected. The
plumbing fixtures, electrical,
floors, walls
ceilings, etc. need evaluating. Some things are more specific in
kitchens. GFCI (ground fault circuit
interrupter), protection for electrical outlets near the sink
have been required in new homes since the late 1980's. GFCI protection may not be a requirement
for homes built before it became code but they are a recommended upgrade.
Cabinets and counter tops are part of what is required to be evaluated in
the inspection. At Schaefer, we operate kitchen appliances in most
cases, even though they are not required to be inspected by the State of
Connecticut Standards of Practice for Home Inspectors.
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Because of the plumbing in the
kitchen and the potential for leaks, the most vulnerable area for problems
is the sink area, particularly under the sink. Counter tops should be sound,
sinks should seat well into the counter top and cabinet doors should open
freely and latch correctly. Some method of ventilation in
the kitchen is also recommended.
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