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Changes To The Florida 4 Point Inspection You Should Know About
Dated: May 16 2022
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Changes to the Florida 4-Point Inspection You Should Know About
As of September 1st, 2018, new requirements for 4-point home inspections took effect. When buying or selling a home, it’s important to understand what this type of a home inspection entails. Remember, in order to get homeowner’s insurance on a newly purchased home that’s over 25 years old, you MUST get a 4-point inspection. No ifs, ands, or buts about it in Florida!
4-Point Inspection Changes That Took Effect as of September 1st, 2018:
1) Minimum Photo Requirements- Photos will now be required for-
Each side of the dwelling, not just the front and back
Each slope of the roof, predominate and secondary
The water heater
Under cabinet plumbing/drains, and exposed valves
Main electrical panel and subpanels, plus the door label inside the panel
Any and all hazards & deficiencies noted in the report
2) Electrical System Changes- The inspector must write in the amperage of the electrical box and state if the amperage is sufficient for the dwelling.
3) HVAC System Changes- Must note the date of the last servicing and/or inspection, plus note if the handler or condensate line shows any signs of leakage or blockage. The age of the HVAC system and year of update has been moved to the supplemental section of the report.
4) Roof Changes- Photo requirement (as noted above) changed to include 1 photo for each predominate and secondary roof slope, plus an expanded list the inspector must go through to identify signs of damage or deterioration (this includes cracking, hail damage, cupping/curling, granule loss, exposed asphalt or felt, soft spots and missing/loose/cracked tiles or tabs).
Homeowners should be aware that most insurance companies send their own inspectors out to do their own inspections within 30 days of closing. This is essential to know, because it highlights the importance of hiring a good inspector so your insurance company doesn’t find additional deficiencies later on and cancel your policy (most will give you a specified amount of time to correct a problem first, but that could cost you significant $$ if it’s a large issue, such as a roof replacement).
For additional questions regarding the home buying or selling process in the Tampa Bay, FL area, be sure to give us a call. We have over 40 years of local expertise when it comes to helping our neighbors and clients buy and sell homes in the Tampa Bay area. We’re here when you need us! Call 727-400-3315 or message us HERE.
Andrea Hartmann
Andrea is the Managing Partner of The Sandy Hartmann Group and runs the team alongside Sandy Hartmann. She would love to talk to you about real estate! Andrea was born and raised in the Tampa Bay a....
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