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15039 Nottingham Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 is a Single Family Residence located in Riverside County, California. The home has 4 bedrooms and

15039 Nottingham Way, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

Lake Elsinore, CA

2.0 bathrooms, and approximately 1,717 square feet of interior space. This home for sale at 15039 Nottingham Way was built in 1974 and sits on a 7,841 square foot lot. – Description provided by RealtyTrac.com

Sampling of Signature Home Inspection Observations during this Lake Elsinore Home Inspection

Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate – One or more electric receptacles (outlets) had no visible ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, or the inspector was unable to determine if GFCI protection was present. If not GFCI-protected, receptacles in wet areas pose a shock hazard. Recommend that a qualified electrician evaluate and install GFCI protection if necessary and per standard building practices.

General guidelines for GFCI-protected receptacles include the following locations:

Outdoors (since 1973)
Bathrooms (since 1975)
Garages (since 1978)
Kitchens (since 1987)
Crawl spaces and unfinished basements (since 1990)
Wet bar sinks (since 1993)
Laundry and utility sinks (since 2005)

For more information, visit:
http://www.reporthost.com/?GFCI

Safety, Repair/Replace, Evaluate – This property has one or more Zinsco brand main service or sub panels. These panels and their circuit breakers have a variety of problems including:

  • Bus bars made from aluminum that tend to oxidize and corrode
  • Breakers that don’t trip under normal overload conditions
  • Breakers that appear to be tripped when they’re notThese problems are a safety hazard due to the risk of fire. Recommend having a qualified electrician replace any and all Zinsco brand panels.If the Zinsco panel(s) are not replaced, then a qualified electrician should thoroughly evaluate the panel(s) and components within and make repairs as necessary. Recommend installing smoke detectors above Zinsco panels.

Repair/Replace , Conducive conditions – The heating/cooling system’s air handler is installed in an attic space, and no auxiliary catch pan and drain are installed below. Condensation may leak onto finished living spaces below and cause damage. A qualified heating and cooling contractor should install a catch pan and drain as per standard building practices.

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