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Home Inspection

Category - Building Science

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When identifying deficiencies, home inspectors must determine if each deficiency poses a safety hazard. Which of the following deficiencies is the greatest safety concern?
  1. Aged electrical wiring
  2. Rat infestation
  3. Improper ground connections
  4. Unsealed flue liners
Explanation
Answer: A - When identifying deficiencies, home inspectors must determine if each deficiency poses a safety hazard. The deficiency that is of the greatest safety concern is aged electrical wiring. Bad wiring can cause house fires. Old wiring increases the occurrence of injuries and deaths due to electrocution.
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