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Chicago Condo Inspection & Combustion Air Requirements
This part will cover Chicago condo inspection combustion air requirements for the gas furnace and water heater installed inside your condo closet / utility room (not in the building common areas) – this is an extremely important…
Chicago New Condo Laundry Room Inspection
Chicago new condo laundry room electrical
You can start your Chicago new condo laundry room inspection by looking at the electrical panel circuit breakers labels.
Laundry room requires a dedicated (no other rooms, outlets, lights on…
How to Perform Kitchen Inspection | Home Inspector Tips
The following kitchen inspection guidelines can be used by a home inspector to establish routine procedures while performing a general home kitchen inspection. Every home owner/ seller / buyer can also follow this kitchen inspection manual…
Chicago New Condo Bathroom Inspection: Finding Bathroom Safety Issues
Chicago new condo bathroom inspection
All bathroom outlets must be 20 amps rated and must include GFCI protection (there might be one GFCI receptacle and other outlets connected to it and protected). Your new condo bathroom receptacles…
Chicago New Condo Electrical Requirements | Condo Inspection
This section of my Chicago Condo Inspection Manual will help you to ensure that your property developer / electrical contractor followed local electrical code requirements while wiring your brand new condo or a gut-rehabbed property.…
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements | Chicago Condo
Requirements for the smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors / alarms installation in the city of Chicago are slightly different than those from NEC (National Electrical Code). So if you're moving from the Chicago suburbs or other states into…
Common Issues & Inspection Tips for Condo Flooring & Hardwood, Walls, Windows and Interior…
The following article the Chicago condo inspection concerning issues with hardwood / floating / tiled / carpeted / vinyl floors, windows, doors and wall surfaces may be considered as cosmetic (at least parts of it).
Although, some of the…
Condo Entrance From Enclosed Staircase, Hallway or Garage
Let's start your condo inspection from the unit entrance doors.
The entrance to your condominium from an enclosed staircase, hallway or a garage must comply with the City of Chicago building / fire code requirements.
The condo…
Chicago Condo Inspection Manual | Condo Safety Issues & More
Purchasing a new condo in Chicago without a professional inspection carries significant risks, and naturally many buyers are taking their chances. Some are on a tight budget / trying to save a few extra dollars on a condo transaction,…
Looking for a New Gut Rehabbed Condo in Chicago | Inspect it!
If you are looking for a new gut rehabbed condo in Chicago, or even a 100% brand new property – make sure that you inspect it before the purchase.
Ask your real estate agent, call friends and find a home inspector with…